This beautiful book gives you a glimpse of the deep sense of supreme reality that underlies our daily living, unites us all as collective travelers through this journey (of life) in which we have the power to modify reality at every moment. Claudia Torres, writer, Matehuala, S.L.P., Mexico Beyond Light and Dark fascinates and engages me, but in a few short pages, it dragged me into the present moment causing me to forego all the wise and insightful comments I might otherwise have made about it. Dan Crow, attorney, Austin, Texas Michael Osborne speaks and writes in such an easy fashion, anybody should be able to grasp these concepts of understanding and these particular messages that are imparted.... these truths that seem evident. Anyone who is reading this book should be able to understand experientially at least something that he's talking about. They will have had that experience at some point in time and they will be able to identify this as truth. Calling on the commonalities of everyday living, everyday life, he takes everyday experiences and allows for wisdom to flow through. Thus, he gives the reader a greater understanding of the most simplistic things that we habitually do. Beyond Light and Dark shows us the mystery of the patterns that we have created, and it helps us unravel them." Winifred Adams, recording artist/songwriter, Los Angeles, California

“An enthralling conclusion to this superb trilogy, displaying an exceptional combination of originality, magic, adventure, character, and drama.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) King Shrewd is dead at the hands of his son Regal. As is Fitz—or so his enemies and friends believe. But with the help of his allies and his beast magic, he emerges from the grave, deeply scarred in body and soul. The kingdom also teeters toward ruin: Regal has plundered and abandoned the capital, while the rightful heir, Prince Verity, is lost to his mad quest—perhaps to death. Only Verity’s return—or the heir his princess carries—can save the Six Duchies. But Fitz will not wait. Driven by loss and bitter memories, he undertakes a quest: to kill Regal. The journey casts him into deep waters, as he discovers wild currents of magic within him—currents that will either drown him or make him something more than he was. Praise for Robin Hobb and Assassin’s Quest “Fantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobb’s books are diamonds in a sea of zircons.”—George R. R. Martin “Superbly written, wholly satisfying, unforgettable: better than any fantasy trilogy in print—including mine!”—Melanie Rawn

What do you do when you find out your entire life has been a lie? In the forests just beyond her grandfather's estate, Lily stumbles into the one place she's been forbidden to go. It's that visit that changes her life forever. After a tragic death in her family, the truth begins to surface behind the lies, and Lily finds herself not knowing who to trust. On her eighteenth birthday she is summoned by the Great Spirit to enter in to Arcadia, the land of her people. Once there, she realizes just how deep the lies go. Plagued by the memories of the past and what the future demands of her, she is torn between doing the right thing and doing what makes her happy.

Beyond the Black Door is a young adult dark fantasy about unlocking the mysteries around and within us—no matter the cost... Everyone has a soul. Some are beautiful gardens, others are frightening dungeons. Soulwalkers—like Kamai and her mother—can journey into other people's souls while they sleep. But no matter where Kamai visits, she sees the black door. It follows her into every soul, and her mother has told her to never, ever open it. When Kamai touches the door, it is warm and beating, like it has a pulse. When she puts her ear to it, she hears her own name whispered from the other side. And when tragedy strikes, Kamai does the unthinkable: she opens the door. A.M. Strickland's imaginative dark fantasy features court intrigue and romance, a main character coming to terms with her asexuality, and twists and turns as a seductive mystery unfolds that endangers not just Kamai's own soul, but the entire kingdom ... An Imprint Book “I couldn’t put down this deliciously dark dream of a fantasy.” —New York Times bestselling author Lisa Maxwell “A dark delight, gorgeously written and as twisty and enigmatic as a labyrinth at twilight. I wanted to stay lost in its pages forever, wandering ever deeper into the maze of Strickland’s beguiling, intricately imagined world.” —Margaret Rogerson, New York Times bestselling author of An Enchantment of Ravens

A powerful epic of interstellar travel, alternate sexuality, and overpoweringobsession, "The Dark Beyond the Stars" is currently in development by FrancisFord Coppola for a major motion picture project.

Story of a saga video games... If the Dark Souls series managed to seduce players and journalists, it was mainly by word of mouth. It was such a great success that Dark Souls 2 was named “Game of the Year” 2014 by the vast majority of gaming magazines and websites. To date, this saga is one of the most important in the gaming industry. The odd thing is that these games are well known for their difficulty and their cryptic universe. This publication narrates the epic success story, but also describes its gameplay mechanics and its specific lore across more than 300 pages. Characters, plots and the scenario of the three Souls (Demon's Souls, Dark Souls and Dark Souls II) are deciphered by Damien Mecheri and Sylvain Romieu, who spent a long year studying these dense and enigmatic games down to the smallest detail. The serie Dark Souls and her spiritual father Demon's Souls will not have secrets for you anymore! EXTRACT "In May 2014, Hidetaka Miyazaki succeeded Naotoshi Zin as president of FromSoftware, after the studio was purchased by Kadokawa Shoten. This was a highly significant promotion for the person who had led the company’s most successful project, Dark Souls. And yet, he did not lose from view what had attracted him to the field: an insatiable creative drive. In spite of his new status within the studio, one of the conditions he requested and was granted was to remain creative director of his new project: Bloodborne. This allowed him to successfully design this spiritual successor to the first Souls game, while also assuming his new responsibilities. Given his drive to work and create, it is not surprising how quickly Miyazaki moved up through the ranks." ABOUT THE AUTHORS Passionate about films and video games, Damien Mecheri joined the writers team of Gameplay RPG in 2004, writing several articles for the second special edition on the Final Fantasy saga. He continued his work with the team in another publication called Background, before continuing the online adventure in 2008 with the site Gameweb.fr. Since 2011, he has come aboard Third Éditions with Mehdi El Kanafi and Nicolas Courcier, the publisher’s two founders. Damien is also the author of the book Video Game Music: a History of Gaming Music. For Third Éditions, he is actively working on the “Level Up” and “Année jeu vidéo” collections. He has also written or co-written several works from the same publisher: The Legend of Final Fantasy X, Welcome to Silent Hill: a journey into Hell, The Works of Fumito Ueda: a Different Perspective on Video Games and, of course, the first volume of Dark Souls: Beyond the Grave. Curious by nature, a dreamer against the grain and a chronic ranter, Sylvain Romieu is also a passionate traveler of the real and the unreal, the world and the virtual universes, always in search of enriching discoveries and varied cultures. A developer by trade, he took up his modest pen several years ago to study the characteristics and richness of the marvelously creative world of video games. He writes for a French video game site called Chroniques-Ludiques, particularly on the topic of RPGs, his preferred genre.

Joy thinks she's falling in love with FBI Agent Richard Fields-but is the man who makes her mind soar and her heart swoon really who he says he is? Those who challenge the Lords of the Universe-a sinister, secret society of new-age fanatics-have a habit of winding up dead from unnaturally 'natural causes.' While witnesses in the case against the LOTU drop like wilted rose petals, FBI expert Richard Fields has been investigating a one-time suspect for the killings, Dr. Joy Clayton. The newly exonerated widow of one of the cult's fanatical leaders, Joy is beautiful, brilliant, and kind-hearted-and Richard is powerless to resist his feelings for her. Soon, their love-affair is just one more secret that could instantly end his career. For Joy, her attraction to Richard is instant and undeniable-but she knows the LOTU aren't the only ones keeping secrets. Burned by seven years of marriage to a psychologically unstable husband, Joy's constantly on edge-and forced to wonder if she can trust the feelings she's developing for the man who burst into her life using a fake identity and fictional cover story. What other shadows lurk in Richard's self-indulgent past? And what will happen when those secrets finally catch up to him? In Beyond Light and Darkness, author D. Pichardo-Johansson steps beyond the dichotomy of right and wrong - painting a vivid and engaging romance between two wounded people, set against the backdrop of a thrilling murder mystery drawn from her years of medical experience. Fans of Kathy Reichs, Patricia Cornwell, and Eliza Ellis will fall in love with the first book in the bold, bright, and unexpected Beyond Romance series. About the Beyond Romance Series (Romantic Suspense/Mystery): The books can be read out of order without major spoilers. They follow the theme of the "crime with a negative autopsy" and deliver a dose of true medical facts and thought-provoking messages. Beyond Romance Series: Prequel/Book 0.5: Beyond Physical: A Mystery Romance Book 1: Beyond Light and Darkness: A Romantic Suspense with a Medical Twist Book 2: Just for Joy: Beyond Achievement (Connects with the Sunshine Series) Book 3: Beyond Doubt (Coming Soon) A Note from the Author: My stories are about deep connection and enduring love, rather than infatuation. They reveal a love that challenges us to become the best version of ourselves. My characters are above-average yet believable adults with imperfections and virtues, trying to figure out this big puzzle of life. These are people who've learned from their mistakes and can enlighten the reader with their experience.