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1861) The book of chaos
Author
Publisher
Humanoids
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Archaeologist Jack Stanton is the sole survivor of an expedition into the Himalayan mountains gone horribly wrong. Against all odds, he returns with proof of an advanced civilization that walked the Earth before mankind. A civilization of immense power, and incredible evil. Preparing for the book tour promoting his findings, he's haunted by visions and attacked by a religious zealot warning of the dangers of his discovery. Dangers he doesn't take...
Author
Publisher
Dynamite/Bantam Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"As chaos grips Westeros, a flaming red comet continues to burn a crimson path across the sky. Some see this fiery herald as a sign of their impending victory. Others see it as a mark of the blood and terror that will soon engulf this divided kingdom. But one thing is certain: None of the six contenders who seek either the Iron Throne, or the lands their ancestors once held as kings, are willing to back down. And as factions scatter or come together,...
Author
Publisher
BOOM! Studios, a division of Boom Entertainment
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Alice has the ability to enter other people's dreams...but not always the way she wants or expects! After moving back to Ohio, Alice is stuck sharing a bedroom with her brother, and worse, sharing his dreams! The bright spot in her life is her best friend, Jamie, but there's more history between their families than Alice realized, and there are secrets buried deep in their small town that only she'll be able to explore...but only in her dreams! From...
Author
Series
Though I am an inept villainess volume 4
Publisher
Seven Seas Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Takes a curse to break a curse. No longer separated by social duties or even magicked candlelight, Keigetsu and Reirin at last come face-to-face on the grounds of the ornate Kou Palace. The two Maidens have been unwitting puppets, and the Noble Shu's long-planned plot is rapidly unfolding. The inept duo go forward to tackle Shu together, their clasped hands poised to rend the powerful curse asunder. Will their efforts save the declining Empress?...
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Pushing aside her hometown's teachings, Megumin, the genius mage of Crimson Magic Village, sets her sights on the raw destructive power of explosion magic. But when she arrives home with Yunyun to find Komekko, her little ssiter, surrounded by monsters, she's faced with a tough choice. Will she give up on explosion magic and spend her precious skill points on advanced magic in order to save her sister? And what has that strange cat got to do with...
Author
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"With the devil finally defeated, the Magic Knights are working hard to rebuild the damage done to the Clover Kingdom, Unfortunately for Asta, all the blame is being pinned on him and he's set to be executed. He's in the most trouble he's ever been in, but you never count out a Black Bull!"-- cover page 4.
1867) It will all hurt
Author
Publisher
Image Comics
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"A weird, sad, silly, sketchy, and dreamy watercolor fantasy action quest in which Alemendra Clementine and her crew of anti-social adventurers all come together on a psych-apocalyptic world to take down an evil wizard" --
Author
Series
Rising of the shield hero (Manga) volume 12
Publisher
One Peace Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"After Rishia becomes the newest member of Naofumi's party, they set out to begin a unique type of training in hopes of growing stronger. But just as they're getting started, Naofumi receives a request from the queen mysterious monsters have begun to appear and she wants him to take care of them!"-- cover page 4.
Author
Series
Rising of the shield hero (Manga) volume 13
Publisher
One Peace Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"It turns out the mysterious monsters that Naofumi and crew were asked to take care of can be traced back to the legendary beast known as the Spirit Tortoise. Meanwhile, the other three heroes have disappeared. What could they be up to? And what will the Spirit Tortoise do next?!"-- cover page 4.
Author
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Accelerator's first mission for the enigmatic organization Group starts. It seems simple - take down the rebellious Level Zero force Skill-Out. Mysterious benefactors, unlikely allies, and the appearance of a new faction make it anything but. The prelude of war is upon Academy City!"--Page [4] of cover.
Publisher
DC Comics
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A moment of magical desperation sends Zatanna back in time to 1888 London. Now she needs answers... and the only way to get them may be through London's most notorious serial killer: Jack the Ripper. On her 21st birthday, Zatanna Zatara--assistant to the most talented magician in the world--is attacked and bested by a mysterious sorceress. Before the final blow is dealt, her father, Giovanni, casts a spell of his own, warping the magic of his attacker...
Author
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Princess Yona lives an ideal life as the only princess of her kingdom. Doted on by her father, the king, and protected by her faithful guard Hak, she cherishes the time spent with the man she loves, Su-won. But everything changes on her 16th birthday when tragedy strikes her family! When Su-won hears of Riri s abduction, he launches surprise attacks on Sei fortresses in an attempt to save her. Meanwhile, Riri leaves Yona in a forest in order to lure...
Publisher
Marvel Worldwide, Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Magic, monsters and more! Ms. Marvel and Squirrel Girl are an unbeatable team! But theyre in for a serious challenge, because New York City has been invaded by a swarm of knights in shining&cars armed with javelins?! Uh-oh. Kamala Khan and Doreen Green are gonna need allies and they know just who to call. Miles Spider-Man Morales, the Inhuman known as Inferno, former S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Daisy Johnson and more join the fray against sorceress Morgan...
Publisher
IDW Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"With Leonardo, Michelangelo, and Raphael away in search of new allies to join the good guys against Rat King's latest deadly gambit, it falls on Donatello and Jennika to lead the fight in Mutant Town against the terrible trio of Mayor Baxter Stockman, General Krang, and Madame Null. But will a dangerous quartet of masked mutant ninja turtles and a mad vivisectionist bent on revenge--not to mention E.P.F. invaders and angry Utrom soldiers!--sabotage...
Author
Series
Phoebe and her unicorn volume 13
Publisher
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"When your best friend is a unicorn, every day is a stroll down the red carpet. Phoebe Howell's unicorn BFF, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils, is happy to provide the celebrity treatment -- teaching Phoebe fancy new spells, giving her a ride to school so she doesn't have to ride the bus, and even negotiating with the tooth fairy on her behalf. But when Phoebe starts noticing that unicorns have become a trendy fashion statement, she doesn't feel quite so...
Series
Publisher
Nobrow
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Barney needs a job and a place to live. Luckily, he finds both in Dead End, a theme park haunted house! Unfortunately, Dead End also serves as a portal to hell. Along with his best friend Norma and talking dog Pugsley, he must battle demonic party poopers, undead country singers and scariest of all: his love life"--Back cover.
1877) Persona 3: Vol. 2
Series
Persona 3 manga volume 2
Publisher
Udon Entertainment, Inc
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Life isn't easy when you re a transfer student: just ask Minato Arisato, Gekkoukan High School's newest transfer student. Strangers and unfamiliar scenery aside, Minato also has to contend with the fact that his school transforms into a Shadow-filled tower called Tartarus every night during the Dark Hour! Minato and two of his new friends Yukari and Junpei set out to investigate Tartarus to see what they can learn about this phenomenon, but can three...
Series
Publisher
VIZ Media, LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
In Taisho-era Japan, kindhearted Tanjiro Kamado makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life. Their initial confrontation with Kokushibo, the most powerful of Muzans...
Author
Publisher
DC Comics
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
"A hidden threat from the stars...only the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight detective can stop it! A time-lost Kryptonian ship, its crew murdered. A missing escape pod. A mysterious attack by a powerful assassin on an insignificant reporter named Clark Kent. These are the clues in a mystery that will take all of Batman's detective skills and Superman's incredible strength..."--P. [4] of cover.
Series
The case study of Vanitas volume 1
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Rumors revolving around The Book of Vanitas, a clockwork grimoire of dubious reputation, draw Noé, a young vampire in search of a friend's salvation, to Paris. What awaits him in the City of Flowers, however, is not long hours treading the pavement or rifling through dusty bookshops in search of the tome. Instead, his quarry comes to him...in the arms of a man claiming to be a vampire doctor! Thrust into a conflict that threatens the peace between...
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