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Cursed by S.J. Harper Editora : Roc (2013) Formato : e-book | 304 páginas Género : Fantasia urbana Descrição (GR): "Meet FBI Agents Emma Monroe and Zack Armstrong. She's cursed. He's damned. Together, they make one hell of a team. Emma Monroe is a Siren, cursed by the gods and bound to earth to atone for an ancient failure. She’s had many names and many lives, but only one mission: redemption. Now that she works missing persons cases for the FBI, it could be just a rescue away. Unless her new partner leads her astray. Special Agent Zack Armstrong just transferred into the San Diego Field Office. He’s a werewolf, doing his best to beat back the demons from his dark and dangerous past. As a former Black Ops sniper, he’s taken enough lives. Now he’s doing penance by saving them.  Emma and Zack’s very first case draws them deep into the realm of the paranormal, and forces them to use their own supernatural abilities. But that leaves each of them vulnerable, an...

Dark Triumph by Robin LaFevers Editora : Andersen (2013) Formato : Capa mole | 467 páginas Género : Ficção YA, Fantasia, Ficção histórica Descrição (GR): "When Sybella arrived at the doorstep of St Mortain half mad with grief and despair the convent were only too happy to offer her refuge—but at a price. The sisters of this convent serve Death, and with Sybella naturally skilled in both the arts of death and seduction, she could become one of their most dangerous weapons. But her assassin's skills are little comfort when the convent returns her to the life that nearly drove her mad. Her father's rage and brutality are terrifying, and her brother's love is equally monstrous. But when Sybella discovers an unexpected ally she discovers that a daughter of Death may find something other than vengeance to live for . . ." " Dark Triumph ", sucede a " Grave Mercy " e conta a história de outra das jovens criadas no convento de São Mortain,...

Grave Mercy by R.L. LaFevers Editora : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (2012) Formato : Capa dura | 549 páginas Género : Ficção YA, Fantasia, Ficção histórica Descrição (GR): " Why be the sheep, when you can be the wolf? Seventeen-year-old Ismae escapes from the brutality of an arranged marriage into the sanctuary of the convent of St. Mortain, where the sisters still serve the gods of old. Here she learns that the god of Death Himself has blessed her with dangerous gifts—and a violent destiny. If she chooses to stay at the convent, she will be trained as an assassin and serve as a handmaiden to Death. To claim her new life, she must destroy the lives of others. Ismae’s most important assignment takes her straight into the high court of Brittany—where she finds herself woefully under prepared—not only for the deadly games of intrigue and treason, but for the impossible choices she must make. For how can she deliver Death’s vengeance upon a target who, against her will, has ...

Antigoddess by  Kendare Blake Editora : Orchard Books (2013) Formato : Capa mole | 384 páginas Género : Ficção YA, Fantasia Urbana Descrição : "The acclaimed author of ANNA DRESSED IN BLOOD returns with an incredible story about ancient gods, modern love and an epic fight for survival He was Apollo, the sun, and he'd burn down anything that tried to hurt her... Cassandra and Aidan are just your average high-school couple. Or so Cassandra believes. Blissfully unaware that she was once a powerful prophetess, Cassandra doesn't even know thats god exist... Until now. Because the gods are dying - and Cassandra could hold the answer to their survival. But Aidan has a secret of his own. He is really Apollo, god of the sun, and he will do anything to protect the girl he loves from the danger that's coming for her. Even if it means war against his immortal family... Sexy, irresistible characters; romantic and mythological intrigue; relentless action and suspen...

Os Pilares da Terra - Ken Follett Editora : Editorial Presença (2007) Formato : Capa mole | 1094 páginas (2 volumes) Género : Ficção Histórica, Romance histórico Descrição (GR): "Do mesmo autor do thriller "A Ameaça", chega-nos o primeiro volume de um arrebatador romance histórico que se revelou ser uma obra-prima aclamada pela comunidade de leitores de vários países que num verdadeiro fenómeno de passa-palavra a catapultaram para a ribalta. Originalmente publicado em 1989, veio para o nosso país em 1995, publicado por outra editora portuguesa, recuperando-o agora a Presença para dar continuidade às obras de Ken Follett. O seu estilo inconfundível de mestre do suspense denota-se no desenrolar desta história épica, tecida por intrigas, aventura e luta política. A trama centra-se no século XII, em Inglaterra, onde um pedreiro persegue o sonho de edificar uma catedral gótica, digna de tocar os céus. Em redor desta ambição soberba, o leitor vai acompanhando um quadro c...