Laura Resnick Livres

In the island nation of Sileria, a land long oppressed by conquerors, the prophesied Firebringer was expected to lead the way to freedom. Josarian, a mountain peasant, embraced this destiny after surviving a leap into a volcano, uniting the shallaheen, the magical Guardians, and the powerful Waterlords to overthrow the Valdani rulers. However, Josarian's death at the hands of the ice-dragon Kiloran, a treacherous Waterlord, leaves Sileria vulnerable once more. Tansen, Josarian’s second-in-command, rises to lead the shallaheen and Guardians in a new fight for independence against the Waterlords, whose tyranny threatens to eclipse that of the Valdani. As the volcano goddess Dar expresses her anger through earthquakes and lava, fate and magic intertwine, giving rise to new heroes from the mountains, cities, sea, and even underground. Ancient forces and unexpected allies come together, igniting revolts and religious fervor. Yet, betrayal remains a constant in Sileria, complicating the ambitions of both the powerful and the common folk. With masterful storytelling, Laura Resnick captures the adventure and turmoil of this magical realm as it seeks true leadership, healing from past wounds, and a path toward peace amidst chaos.

For a thousand years, Sileria has toiled under the yoke of foreign conquerors, Savage Moorlanders, sorcerous Kints, and now the hedonistic Valdani have forced the Silerian mountain clans into harsh slavery. Villages have been razed, and the innocent populace dragged to the mines, there to toil until death with no hope of escape. But there is hope. Five disparate people have been brought reluctantly together by the prophesy of a young Guardian--a prophesy that promises the coming of a savior. These five must put aside ages-old blood feuds before the conquerors force all to bend to their vicious will...

Set against the backdrop of a Manhattan mob restaurant, a New York actress finds herself entangled in a dangerous plot involving duplicated gangsters and an impending gang war. Teaming up with her friend Max the Magician, Esther must navigate the chaos to prevent innocent lives from being lost. Amid the turmoil, she also hopes to maintain a romantic connection with her skeptical detective friend, Lopez. With a blend of humor and suspense, this story promises a fast-paced and entertaining adventure.

Award-winning author Laura Resnick brings readers into the adventures of Chandra Nalaar, a young and impulsive mage on a collision course with destiny.The novel that begins the story of Chandra Nalaar, the impulsive young fire mage whose exploration of the multiverse and the extent of her own volatile power draws the attention of an ancient faith that sees her as a herald of the apocalypse. Will she control her own destiny, or suffer the will of others?

Die chaotische Esther Diamond, singende Kellnerin in einem Mafia-Lokal, wird fälschlicherweise als Mörderin verdächtigt. Sie vermutet Zauberei hinter dem Mord und entdeckt, dass jemand Gangster mit Doppelgängern beseitigt. Gemeinsam mit einem Detective und einem Magier macht sie sich auf die Suche nach dem Killer.

Es gibt Helden, die jeder Gefahr mutig entgegentreten – Esther gehört nicht dazu. Sie ist ein Showgirl und will einfach nur auf der Bühne stehen. Stattdessen landet sie in einem magischen Abenteuer, denn obwohl sie nicht an Übersinnliches glaubt, ist sie die Einzige, die New York vor einem hungrigen Dämon retten kann …