"Why are we fighting this war? Because evil must be resisted, and sooner or later there comes a time when men of principle have to make a stand. Because war is good for business and it's better to die on our feet than live on our knees. Because they started it. But at this stage in the proceedings," he added, with a slightly lop-sided grin, "mostly from force of habit." A soldier with a gift for archery. A woman who kills without care. Two brothers, both unbeatable generals, now fighting for opposing armies. No-one in the vast and once glorious United Empire remains untouched by the rift between East and West, and the war has been fought for as long as anyone can remember. Some still survive who know how it was started, but no-one knows how it will end. This serial novel from the World Fantasy Award winning K. J. Parker is the story of a war on a grand scale, told through the eyes of its soldiers, politicians, victims and heroes. The first three parts of The Two of Swords will arrive in March 2014, with further instalments to be released monthly.

"Why are we fighting this war? Because evil must be resisted, and sooner or later there comes a time when men of principle have to make a stand. Because war is good for business and it's better to die on our feet than live on our knees. Because they started it. But at this stage in the proceedings," he added, with a slightly lop-sided grin, "mostly from force of habit." A soldier with a gift for archery. A woman who kills without care. Two brothers, both unbeatable generals, now fighting for opposing armies. No one in the vast and once glorious United Empire remains untouched by the rift between East and West, and the war has been fought for as long as anyone can remember. Some still survive who know how it was started, but no one knows how it will end. This serial novel from the World Fantasy Award winning K. J. Parker is the story of a war on a grand scale, told through the eyes of its soldiers, politicians, victims and heroes. The first three parts of The Two of Swords will arrive in April 2015, with further installments to be released monthly. This is the fifteenth installment in the Two of Swords serialization.

CHAMPION PART 15 Chapter 482: Show the trump card! A huge hammer broke through the air, carrying a stream of light and ruthlessly slashed towards Duong Diep. Where the giant mansion passed by, the space was torn apart, and a long black crack appeared in the area. space. Duong Diep's pupils shrank. This old guy's strength is actually so strong. This kind of powerhouse is not something he can fight against now, unless he uses secret techniques to upgrade now. to the Venerable Realm! Of course he doesn't know how to use secret techniques, this is a waste of life, a waste of potential. The giant's speed is too fast, and it concentrates on Duong Diep's aura, Duong Diep cannot avoid it at all. Duong Diep's eyes flashed fiercely, his left hand flipped, the Dragon Bone sword appeared in his hand, the Xuan Qi in his body instantly rushed onto the Dragon Bone sword, with a powerful sound, Long Bone sword from top to bottom is suddenly chopped!

'There's a mordant wit to the workings of Parker's mind' - Time Out Parker's acerbic wit and knowledge of human nature are a delight to read as he explores the way conflict is guided, in equal measure, by the brilliance and unerring foolishness of humanity . . . . Thoroughly engaging.' - RT Books Reviews A soldier with a gift for archery. A woman who kills without care. Two brothers, both unbeatable generals, now fighting for opposing armies. No one in the vast and once glorious United Empire remains untouched by the rift between East and West, and the war has been fought for as long as anyone can remember. Some still survive who know how it was started, but no one knows how it will end. Except, perhaps, the Two of Swords. The second volume of a sweeping and ingeniously plotted epic fantasy from the World Fantasy Award-winning author K. J. Parker and his most ambitious work to date. This is a story of a war on a grand scale, told through the eyes of soldiers, politicians, victims and heroes. Books by K.J. Parker: Fencer Trilogy The Colours in the Steel The Belly of the Bow The Proof House Scavenger Trilogy Shadow Pattern Memory Engineer Trilogy Devices and Desires Evil for Evil The Escapement Saloninus Blue and Gold The Devil You Know Two of Swords The Two of Swords: Part 1 The Two of Swords: Part 2 The Two of Swords: Part 3 Novels The Company The Folding Knife The Hammer Sharps Savages Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City My Beautiful Life

The third and final novel in 'The Book of Swords' trilogy. More stories of the twelve Swords continue with The Lost Swords series. The gods, the creators of the twelve Swords, realize their error in giving powerful Swords to humans. The humans, both good and evil, are ready to fight to the death to acquire and retain the Swords. With the Swords, new ideas and new dreams have entered the world. A change is taking place that threats the gods' very existence.

BEST NANNY PART 15 Chapter 362: Puppet Speed! Can't see in time? When it comes to speed, who in the world is better than Cao Loi Hoa?! Therefore, as soon as he swung the whip, Cao Loi, like a ghost, appeared in front of him in the blink of an eye. His right hand was like a pincer squeezing his jaw, making it impossible for him to close his mouth - When I was little, my mother told me. For some types of people, you shouldn't waste your time explaining things. Cao Loi Hoa laughed loudly, and at the same time, his right hand applied more force, squeezing his mouth wider. Before this piece of human bear meat could be digested, it was vomited out by Cao Loi Hoa's knee and fell wastefully on the grass. - If you still have to explain to him, it's best to do it like this! Cao Loi Hoa's left hand pressed his head down. After that, Mr. Cao accidentally kneeled on that pale face. - Oh...

"Sweetly magical." — Kirkus Reviews Sometimes love is the strongest magic of all Nineteen-year-old Rhia Greenbrook has lived in the sleepy town of Oakriver in a house with three generations of witches her entire life. Rhia draws her magic from the earth and likes to spend her time amongst plants and nature. Her practice is gentle, sacred, and—per her family’s tradition—secret. New-to-town witch Valerie Morgan is looking for answers about her mother’s disappearance from Oakriver seventeen years ago. Without her mother’s guidance, Valerie has cultivated her fire magic on her own and she makes no effort to keep her powers hidden. Although Rhia is immediately annoyed by Valerie's blatant use of magic, she can’t deny the instant magnetism between them. But amidst their magical connection, a dark presence looms over Oakriver. Unsettling visions from Rhia’s grandmother and dangerous sleepwalking episodes throw into question Valerie’s past and what role her presence plays in the strange happenings. And as Valerie gets tangled up further into the darkness, it’s up to Rhia to tap into the full potential of her power in order to save the town she loves and the girl she’s fallen for.