Asian Fantasy

Australian author Kylie Chan concludes her action-packed contemporary urban fantasy trilogy with Blue Dragon - a most satisfying end to her electrifying tale of ancient gods and malevolent demons, of love and extraordinary destiny.

Con una sensibilidad inusitada y un espectacular buen ojo para abordar aspectos culturales e idiosincráticos de la cultura japonesa, el experto Richard G. Smith recopila en esta obra varias narraciones de carácter mitológico que recogió a su paso por Japón durante la Belle Epoque. En ella conoceremos el aspecto mágico de Japón, sus leyendas más arraigadas y sus dioses de la naturaleza. Una imprescindible colección de cuentos que encierran enseñanzas zen.

After saving Finn from dragon's fire, Rose clings to life and is badly burned. Not knowing if this day is her last, Rose kisses Finn, making him question his relationship with his best friend. Now fighting to survive from her burns, Finn prays to the Gods for her safety as even with the healer's magic, dragon burns are difficult. As Rose struggles to survive, Finn must face the fact that he could not only lose his best friend, but his lover as well.

From pirates battling sea spirits to ongoing futuristic wars. Sacrifices will be made and lives will be lost. As these characters weave through their own adventures, their honor may be questioned. But what would you give to live to see another day? This anthology focuses on East Asian warriors. Featuring stories by A.N. Myers, Belinda Crawford, Barend Nieuwstraten III, Edgar Mahaffey, Bethany van Sterling, and Lillian Csernica.

Jack and Annie are whisked back in time to the jungles of India, where they meet snakes and tigers, and find ancient ruins.

Princess of Wind and Sea The Princess of Nature Series, Book Two By Cassandra Finnerty In 1773, the prince and princess travel across the globe on a series of secret missions. Along the way, they run into unexpected dangers. Aisling's magical abilities are increasing, but dark forces who seek to destroy her powers are hunting them. The prince must protect her at all costs, as they fight for survival and abiding love. If you like fantasy, action-adventure and romance, you'll love this novel by Cassandra Finnerty.

Embark on a journey into the shadows with Jin, a young legal aide who unwittingly stumbles into a mysterious alley—one she should have avoided. In a seemingly mundane town where nothing extraordinary happens, Jin discovers her extraordinary destiny as the Goddess of Mercy. Little did she know, the divine responsibility comes with a backlog of cosmic paperwork and a crash course in distinguishing between mercy and kindness. As Jin grapples with her newfound role, meet her eclectic team of assistants: Ling, an ancient dragon princess cloaked in the guise of a snarky teenage girl, and Shan ...

Having vanquished demons and halted invasions of devious creatures from the Spirit Realms, Asako Sekken and Agasha no Isao Ryotora are finally going to be married. But when a note from their old ally Sayashi arrives unexpectedly, the samurai find themselves dragged into another supernatural mystery.

In the second book of this series, a forest monster shows up looking for help with an embarrassing problem, and Zoey is sure it will be a simple fix. But her first two tries at helping him fail, and she has a sobbing monster on her hands! Will Zoey and Sassafras solve the problem in time for Gorp to go to the annual Monster Ball?

Japanese noblewoman Murasaki Shikibu wrote The Tale of Genji in the 11th century to entertain the other women in the court. It follows the romantic exploits of the title character, an emperor’s son, as he navigates life within aristocratic society and eventually outside of it. Praised for its psychological insight into the characters’ motivations, the book greatly influenced Japanese culture and is widely considered the world’s first novel. In 1882, Suematsu Kencho translated a condensed version of the text into English, allowing this classic tale to reach a wider audience.

I am a dark spirit, the ghost announced grandly. I am your inheritance, your grandmother's legacy. I am yours to command. Suraya is delighted when her witch grandmother gifts her a pelesit. She names her ghostly companion Pink, and the two quickly become inseparable. But Suraya doesn't know that pelesits have a dark side - and when Pink's shadows threaten to consume them both, they must find enough light to survive...before they are both lost to the darkness.

Born of ice. Forged in fire. Only one can wield the fury of winter. War has raged in the West for nearly two decades. The realm of water will never forgive the treachery and betrayal of fire. But a greater immortal evil is returning out of the dark, forcing a brave few to question the true origins of the conflict... In the hinterlands of Glaidde, Eridene Swansea yearns to restore favor with her realm. For she is a half-blood, deemed country scum for her barbarian mother's crimes. Her only hope of redemption is doing the impossible - ending the war. Where she knows little of dinner parties, ...

Momo Arashima is half goddess and half human—torn between two worlds. But with her friends Danny, Ryleigh, Jin, and Niko by her side, she’s finally starting to find a place where she belongs. Too bad none of that matters when Izanami, the treacherous goddess of death, threatens the life of someone Momo loves and forces her into a terrible bargain. Izanami is after the Jewel of the Heart, an artifact that will help her finally escape the land of the dead...and she wants Momo to get it for her.

In a small Japanese village, a maiden is sacrificed to a dragon so their town will not be destroyed. Kotoshi is next to be sacrificed, but she hopes to fight back! Instead of trying to eat her, the dragon asks for her help in return for her life. Will Kotoshi be able to help the dragon’s baby and end her tyranny on the town?

Empress Wei is a vision of regal beauty and unyielding strength in the heart of the imperial palace, where power and passion collide. With her silken black hair and mysterious, alluring eyes, she commands the attention of all, but her desires remain hidden behind the constraints of her throne—until now. When Empress Wei summons the brilliant yet rebellious scholar Lin Feng to the Jade Pavilion, their forbidden connection ignites with a passionate kiss. But this meeting is more than an indulgence. She entrusts Lin Feng with a mystical parchment—a gateway to a realm of ethereal power and ...

“Darkcliff is obviously a master storyteller, knowing how to keep the reader riveted the whole time.” - Jason P. Crawford, Amazon reviewer Mortals die easily. Gods must be killed twice. When he moves to Turkey, Braze prevents a suicide attempt and falls for a local girl - two mistakes with horrific consequences. As they plunge into a spiral of madness and depravity, Braze and the beautiful Mehpare understand why that man wanted to kill himself. A mysterious stranger stalks them during the day. At night, evil magic traps them in a temple that should have never been built. Their failing ...

THE DAUGHTER OF HACHIMAN is a story set on the dishonored island of Humao, long after the events of the first book in the Dishonored Anthology. When a cruel Governor goes too far to root out troublemakers, he stirs up a rebellion led by a thrill-seeking, mischievous hero. This story is a tale of two halves, the first of which is adventurous and light-hearted, and the second is full of heartbreak, revenge, and the ugliness of war.

War has been simmering for generations, but the Legend is about to make the violence boil over. Forces gather from across the continent and even across the world as complex conflicts are forced into narrow categories. For the first time, Tani and her allies have a chance to make a difference, but that will pit them against one of the most dangerous warriors in the world. The Zeitai wants war as much as the Hero, and the result may really be the end of everything. Time is running out, sending everyone scattering in different directions before the final battle.

Yip Chi Chuan, a young martial and spiritual ascetic, must flee as the only home he has ever known, the ancient monastery of the Priests of K’un Lun, is destroyed by a newly ascendant extradimensional evil. Cast out and alone, Yip strikes out on a quest spanning the breadth of his home world of Ea’ae and into the greater macroverse beyond in an attempt to unseat an all-consuming Darkness rooted in his once vaunted order’s distant past. Will Yip, the last of his kind to walk the wide world beyond his fallen sanctuary, succeed where his mighty brethren failed in ages past? Unfortunately...

The sociology and mythology of the Chinese culture has a long, extended history, and the creatures and superpowers in them have often been neglected by western culture. But not for long! As you listen to this gem of an audiobook, you will find all kinds of answers to questions related to Chinese mythology.