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Lisa Smedman

    This author delves into the darker aspects of the human psyche and societal structures, often setting their narratives within dystopian landscapes. Their writing is characterized by a raw honesty and penetrating psychological depth that compels readers to question the very nature of humanity. Driven by a desire to uncover the truths about how power and ideology shape our lives, they explore whether escape from these forces is ever truly possible. Their works serve as a disquieting yet essential mirror to our times.

    Secrets in Scarlet
    Sacrifice of the Widow
    Blood Sport
    The Lucifer Deck
    War of the Spider Queen Gift Set, Part II
    R. A. Salvatore's War of the Spider Queen. Extinction, Annihilation, Resurrection
    • 2023

      A secret organization ruthlessly seeks power over supernatural terrors in this globe-trotting anthology of arcane mystery and adventure, from the bestselling world of Arkham Horror

      Secrets in Scarlet
    • 2012

      A plague has ravaged the population of gold dwarves of the Great Rift. It starts slowly, but the progression is devastating. One dwarf has eyes that have become hard and glassy like marbles; a second dwarf has skin that flakes off in sharp, hardened scales; the skeleton of a third is petrified and fused in place; a fourth wastes away with blood that has turned dark and muddy. Clerical magic doesn't help. Neither do herbal remedies, nor spells meant to break curses. And in all cases, death is always the same--the heart blackens, hardens, and eventually stops beating, killing each victim with a heart attack and turning the bodies to stone. It's called the Stoneplague. It's terrifying. And it's spreading.

      The Gilded Rune
    • 2012

      The last three titles in the New York Times best-selling series! This contains the last three titles from R.A. Salvatore's War of the Spider Queen six-book series: Extinction, Annihilation, and Resurrection. All three titles hit the New York Times best-seller list upon hardcover release. Each author is a veteran writer who is well-known to Forgotten Realms fans, and multiple-time best-selling author R.A. Salvatore consulted on the entire series of titles.

      R. A. Salvatore's War of the Spider Queen. Extinction, Annihilation, Resurrection
    • 2009

      1. Venom's Taste: Venom's Taste is the first title in a new trilogy exploring the political intrigues of the yuan-ti race, the details of which have been little explored in previous Forgotten Realms products. Lisa Smedman will be penning the entire trilogy, which will affect many other storylines in the Forgotten Realms setting.2. Viper's Kiss: Viper's Kiss is the second title in a new trilogy exploring the political intrigues of the yuan-ti race, the details of which have been little explored in previous Forgotten Realms products. Lisa Smedman will be penning the entire trilogy, which will affect many other storylines in the Forgotten Realms setting.3. Vanity Brood: Medusanna, A priestess of terrifying power convinces the Se'sehen, A yuan-ti tribe from the distant jungles of Chult to serve her growing cult of Sseth, The merciless god of the serpent people who languishes in the foul plane of Smaragh.Where a trapped and desperate Karell can only hope Arvin will find her before the House of Serpents Finally destroys their last hope for freedom.

      House of Serpents. A Forgotten Realms Omnibus
    • 2007

      Introduce yourself to the Forgotten Realms(R) world with New York Times best-selling author, Lisa Smedman. Larajin, the unacknowledged daughter of Thamalon Uskevren and a half-elf, finds herself embroiled in a bitter war between elves and humans. In an effort to bring peace to both Sembia and the Dalelands, Larajin must confront the twin brother she doesn't know and save a half-brother whose fate hangs in the balance.

      Heirs of Prophecy
    • 2007

      Sacrifice of the Widow

      • 311 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      4.1(1103)Add rating

      Goddesses vie for the soul of people... Halisstra Melarn, convert to the cause of the goddess Eilistraee, was sent to the deepest depths of the Outer Planes to kill the demon goddess she once worshiped, but instead was transformed into a hideous creature bent to the vengeful will of her former mistress. For the Queen of the Demonweb Pits not only survived her Silence but evolved into something greater than she was before - something that no longer needs to share the domain she calls her own. Could it be that the War of the Spider Queen has just begun?

      Sacrifice of the Widow
    • 2006

      The last three titles in the New York Times best-selling series!This striking new boxed set contains the last three titles from R.A. Salvatore’s War of the Spider Queen six-book Extinction, Annihilation , and Resurrection . All three titles hit the New York Times best-seller list upon hardcover release. Each author is a veteran writer who is well-known to Forgotten Realms fans, and multiple-time best-selling author R.A. Salvatore consulted on the entire series of titles.

      War of the Spider Queen Gift Set, Part II
    • 2005

      Extinction

      • 384 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      3.9(190)Add rating

      The New York Times best-seller is now in paperback! Now available in paperback, Extinction is the fourth title in the epic Forgotten Realms series about one of the most popular races in the setting. This title landed on the New York Times best-seller list for two straight weeks upon initial hardcover release. Best-selling author R.A. Salvatore wrote the prologue to Extinction and continues to consult on the series, lending his expertise as the author who brought drow society to the forefront of the Forgotten Realms setting. AUTHOR BIO: Formerly a magazine editor, Lisa Smedman splits her week between working as a reporter/editor at a weekly newspaper and writing fiction. Her most recent credits include authoring Heirs of Prophecy and contributing a short story to the Halls of Stormweather.

      Extinction
    • 2004

      Enter the mysterious world of the snake-like yuan-ti...Hlondeth - A city populated by the humanoid serpents known as the yuan-ti, and ruled by House Extaminos...This powerful House of Serpents is the ultimate target of The Pox, a human cult whose members worship the goddess of plague and disease, and who begins to work the deadly will of Sibyl's Chosen, a dangerous cabal of yuan-ti who will turn every human in the city into a freakish tainted one, unless Dediana, a yuan-ti half-blood, can stop them all.

      Venom's Taste
    • 2001

      Tails You Lose

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      3.8(22)Add rating

      When a shadowrunner manages to extract PCI's most vital employee, it's Alma's job as security expert to get him back -- no matter the cost. Unfortunately, all the evidence points to the one person who couldn't have done it...Alma, herself.

      Tails You Lose