Abarōz has never even seen the sun--can she overcome her past to become a rider of dragons? She's a teen who's lived her whole life in Dardan, an underground city where no one ventures outside. But when the corrupt S̆āh goes after her father, she ventures beyond its walls to find a world of dragons, a wild boy of the forest, and a brutal conflict between the dragons of light and chaos. Can Abarōz move past her doubts and allow herself to love? Will the forces of Light defeat Sangal, his dragon horde, and new dark allies brought in from the unknown North? Find out in the first book of The Spinners of Time series.

Welcome to Black Cat Weekly #41. Lots of great reading this time—including a classic mystery novel by Elizabeth Sanxay Holding. Once you finish it, you can cruise through an original blackmail story by M.A. Monnin set in Germany (thanks to acquiring editor Michael Bracken), then Pat H. Broeske has a Hollywood tale of a missing classic Cadillac (thanks to acquiring editor Barb Goffman). Plus, of course, we have our Hal Charles solve-it-yourself tale. For science fiction and fantasy fans, we have a historical fantasy from Amy Wolf (courtesy of acquiring editor Cynthia Ward), plus classic science fiction from Lester del Rey and Malcolm Jameson, and two more fantasies from the legendary pulp magazine Weird Tales, by Frank Belknap Long and G.G. Pendarves. Here’s the lineup: Mystery / Suspense / Adventure: “A Bird In The Hand,” by M.A. Monnin [Michael Bracken Presents short story] “A Sweet Solution,” by Hal Charles [solve-it-yourself mystery] “The Fast And The Furriest,” by Pat H. Broeske [Barb Goffman Presents short story] Kill Joy, by Elisabeth Sanxay Holding [novel] Science Fiction & Fantasy: “The Lazarus Chronicle,” by Amy Wolf [Cynthia Ware Presents short story] “A Code for Sam,” by Lester del Rey [short story] “Devil’s Powder,” by Malcolm Jameson [short story] “Werewolf of the Sahara,” by G. G. Pendarves [novella] “The Space-Eaters,” by Frank Belknap Long [novella]

Welcome to Black Cat Weekly #17—another fun issue, with great mystery and science fiction short stories, classic novels, and more! The lineup this time: Mysteries / Suspense: “Smart Cookie,” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery] “Shanks Gets Mugged,” by Robert Lopresti [short story] “Thubway Tham Reforms,” by Johnston McCulley [short story] “The Man in the Dick Tracy Hat” by Elizabeth Zelvin [Barb Goffman Presents short story] The Seal of Gijon, by Nicholas Carter [novel] Science Fiction & Fantasy:  “The Hour of Their Need,” by Amy Wolf [Cynthia Ward Presents short story] “Dragonet,” by Esther Friesner [Darrell Schweitzer Presents short story] “Vengeance in Her Bones,” by Malcolm Jameson [short story] “Taste Taste,” by Larry Tritten [short story] Secret of the Martians, by Paul W. Fairman [novel]

Prepare to be spellbound by Becoming the Dragon of Light, a captivating epic fantasy that entwines love, loss, and fate in the aftermath of a devastating war. Abarōz and her beloved Shāhpuhr, both scarred by the conflict, must now face an insidious new enemy threatening all of Gehān. But as they embark on perilous rescues and confront malevolent specters, a glimmer of hope emerges-marriage. Amidst the chaos, Abarōz's heart wrestles with grief. Can she rise above her personal anguish and embrace the mantle of the Dragon of Light, a role that could bring salvation to all? With unwavering spirit, Abarōz and Shāhpuhr must forge ahead, drawing strength from their love and the unyielding determination to protect their world. Will they succeed? Find out in this third and final volume of the Spinners of Time series.

Escola De Dragões por Amy Wolf Uma mistura de Harry Potter e os Dragonriders de Pern, nesta empolgante aventura de amadurecimento! Escola de Dragões Mattie Sharpe — dezessete anos, entediada, vive em Los Angeles— está se metendo em muitos problemas. Ela se mete ainda mais quando é levada para Cavernis, um mundo repleto de dragões. Mas estes são dragões como você nunca viu antes: eles são exigentes gourmets; trabalharam como advogados e contadores; e vão a uma escola chamada ASH, onde assistem aulas como CUE("caudas, unhas & escamas"). Junto com seu amigo de infância, Mattie aprende por que ela foi levada até lá e até mesmo lidera o time de remo de ASH, Caveiras & Ossos. Ela aprende a ser uma cavaleira com o misterioso Eli, um pequeno dragão mudo... ou não seria?

Mattie Sharpe—diciassettenne annoiata di L.A. —è in cerca di guai. La situazione si fa ancora più seria quando viene trasportata a Cavernis, un mondo popolato da draghi. Ma questi sono draghi come non li avete mai visti prima: sono esigenti buongustai; lavorano come avvocati & commercialisti; e frequentano la loro scuola chiamata ASH, dove seguono lezioni come TNS ("Tails, Nails & Scales": cura della Coda, delle Unghie & delle Squame). Dopo aver ritrovato il suo amico d’infanzia, Mattie scopre il motivo per cui è stata portata lì, e guida persino Skull & Bones, la squadra di canottaggio della ASH. Impara come diventare cavaliere dal misterioso Eli, un piccolo drago muto...o forse no?

Mattie Sharpe, adolescente di Los Angeles e Cavaliere del Drago, si ritrova nuovamente a Cavernis con Artorius e la gang. C’è solo un problema: Sarug è tornato! Liberando i suoi “amici” dall’Inferno, scatena una guerra degna di Attila, se non peggiore. Mattie ed Eli si metteranno finalmente insieme? O il nāga Feizel li separerà (prima che ci riesca Sudha)? Pieno di umorismo, azione e draghi, la storia di Mattie continua.

Mattie Sharpe (diecisiete años y aburrida en Los Angles) se está metiendo en problemas. Y se mete en más problemas aún cuando es transportada Cavernis, un mundo habitado por dragones. Pero estos son dragones como nunca has visto antes: algunos son chefs refinados, trabajan como abogados o como contadores públicos; y asisten a su escuela ASH, donde toman clases como CUE (Colas, Uñas y Escamas). Reuniéndose con su amigo de la niñez, Mattie descubre por qué fue traída, e incluso dirige el equipo de remo de la escuela Sculls & Bones. Aprende cómo ser un caballero del misterioso Eli, un pequeño dragón mudo...

Mattie Sharpe è tornata- insieme ai suoi amici draghi! Ma cosa farà quando il suo migliore amico Artorius si innamora di un drago cinese, il suo fidanzato Eli è impegnato in una guerra civile e l'oro viene rubato da ASH, portando Mattie a sospettare del (piatto) Professor Ramses. Dopo essere stata definita una strega e aver passato la notte con un Santo, Mattie arriva al cuore del mistero- e scopre che c'entrano i denti! Sarug sarà sconfitto? Eli e Mattie si sposeranno? Scoprilo nell'ultimo libro della trilogia di Cavernis, 'Un eroe per Draghi'.

She seized her freedom. Now, can she help a usurper snag the throne? England. 1670. Margaret "Megs" Tanner adores the life of a highwaywoman and the freedom of staying one step ahead of the law... ...but her companion Aventis wants her to give it all up to become his wife. Megs is torn between her love of peril and the love of her life when an opportunity presents itself that she just can't resist - smuggling banned French wine into England. Her yearning for adventure sends her from the road onto the seas where she finds herself on the wrong side of the throne when she's thrust into Monmouth's Rebellion to usurp the king. Can Megs keep her wits about her while fighting off Musketeers? Will she salvage her fractured relationship with Aventis as they fight on opposite sides of the war? Find out in A Woman of the Road and Sea, the second book in the rollicking Honest Thieves world. If you like fearless women, page-turning tension, and interesting twists in real-world events, then you'll love this fast-paced tale. Get it now.