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All The World's A Happy Stage. Until the knives come out... Lyorn is the newest adventure in Steven Brust’s bestselling Vlad Taltos series

Hold on to your hats and get ready for another swashbuckling adventure in Tsalmoth, set in Steven Brust’s bestselling Vlad Taltos series!First comes love. Then comes marriage…

From the vaults of Dragaeran history and the mind of master fantasist Steven Brust--a tale of betrayal and vengeance that is not at all a retelling of The Count of Monte CristoReader, you will undoubtedly have had the misfortune of consuming the rotten fruit of fallacies that we―Paarfi of Roundwood (esteemed historian of House of Hawk and exquisite artisan of truths)―“borrow” our factual recount of Dragaeran history from some obscure fellow who goes by the name Al Dumas or some silly nomenclature of that nature.The salacious claims that The Baron of Magister Valley bears any resemblance to a certain nearly fictional narrative about an infamous count are unfounded ( we do not dabble in tall tales. The occasional moderately stretched? Yes. But never tall).Our tale is that of a nobleman who is betrayed by those he trusted, and subsequently imprisoned. After centuries of confinement, he contrives to escape and prepares to avenge himself against his betrayers.A mirror image of The Count of Monte Cristo , vitrolic naysayers still grouse? Well, that is nearly and utterly false.Also by Paarfi of Roundwood:The Khaavren Romances1. The Phoenix Guards2. Five Hundred Years After3. The Paths of the Dead (The Viscount of Adrilankha I)4. The Lorde of Castle Black (The Viscount of Adrilankha II)5. Sethra Lavode (The Viscount of Adrilankha III)

A snarky, irreverent tale of secret magic in the modern world, the first solo standalone novel in two decades from Steven Brust, the New York Times bestselling author of the Vlad Taltos series Donovan was shot by a cop. For jaywalking, supposedly. Actually, for arguing with a cop while black. Four of the nine shots were lethal—or would have been, if their target had been anybody else. The Foundation picked him up, brought him back, and trained him further. “Lethal” turns out to be a relative term when magic is involved. When Marci was fifteen, she levitated a paperweight and threw it at a guy she didn’t like. The Foundation scooped her up for training too. “Hippie chick” Susan got well into her Foundation training before they told her about the magic, but she’s as powerful as Donovan and Marci now. They can teleport themselves thousands of miles, conjure shields that will stop bullets, and read information from the remnants of spells cast by others days before. They all work for the secretive Foundation...for minimum wage. Which is okay, because the Foundation are the good guys. Aren’t they?

Exploring beloved universes created by Roger Zelazny, this anthology offers a collection of stories that evoke nostalgia and familiarity. Readers will encounter narratives set in iconic realms such as Lord of Light and Jack of Shadows, featuring characters and themes that resonate with Zelazny's unique style. This tribute not only celebrates his legacy but also invites fans to reconnect with cherished worlds and figures, making it a must-read for enthusiasts of his work.

Vlad Taltos is an Easterner-an underprivileged human in an Empire of tall, powerful, long-lived Dragaerans. He made a career for himself in House Jhereg, the Dragaeran clan in charge of the Empire's organized crime. But the day came when the Jhereg wanted Vlad dead, and he's been on the run ever since. He has plenty of friends among the Dragaeran highborn, including an undead wizard and a god or two. But as long as the Jhereg have a price on his head, Vlad's life is ... messy. Meanwhile, for years, Vlad's path has been repeatedly crossed by Devera, a small Dragaeran girl of indeterminate powers who turns up at the oddest moments in his life. Now Devera has appeared again-to lead Vlad into a mysterious, seemingly empty manor overlooking the Great Sea. Inside this structure are corridors that double back on themselves, rooms that look out over other worlds, and-just maybe-answers to some of Vlad's long-asked questions about his world and his place in it. If only Devera can be persuaded to stop disappearing in the middle of his conversations with her

Vlad Taltos returns as Stephen Brusts's New York Times bestselling epic fantasy series continues with Hawk... Years ago, Vlad Taltos came from the East, to make his way as a human amidst the impossibly tall, fantastically long-lived natives of the Dragaeran Empire. He joined the Jhereg, the Dragaeran House (of which there are seventeen) that handles the Empire's vices: gambling, rackets, organized crime. He became a professional assassin. He was good at it. But that was then, before Vlad and the Jhereg became mortal enemies. For years, Vlad has run from one end of the Empire to the other, avoiding the Jhereg assassins who pursue him. Now, finally, he's back in the imperial capital where his family and friends are. He means to stay there this time. Whatever happens. And whatever it takes.

Continuing the epic saga, this sequel weaves together threads from previous installments, including The Paths of the Dead and The Lord of Castle Black. It explores the intricacies of its rich world, featuring complex characters and high-stakes adventures. As the culmination of the bestselling series that started with The Phoenix Guards, it promises to deliver thrilling plot twists and a deeper understanding of the overarching narrative, engaging readers with its blend of fantasy and intrigue.

The story is filled with thrilling adventures and captivating quests, featuring both young heroes and cherished older characters. Expect sword fights, battles, and romantic encounters, all set against a backdrop of snappy dialogue and extravagant feasts. Central to the narrative is the mystery of the missing heir to the Imperial Throne, promising intrigue and excitement throughout the journey.

Brust presents the latest novel in his "New York Times"-bestselling Vlad Taltos series.