Catalog Search Results
Author
Publisher
MIRA Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
A woman in prison describes her life story growing up on the backstreets of 18th-century London where she was trained to be a courtesan at her stepmother{u2019}s Fairy House before a magician discovers she has powers similar to his own.
Author
Series
Magic Shop (Kate Egan) volume 2
Publisher
Feiwel and Friends
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Mike attempts to convince his parents that he is responsible enough to be allowed to ride his bicycle to the magic shop all by himself.
63) The illusionists
Author
Series
Illusionists volume 1
Publisher
Overlook Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
In late 19th century London, artist's model Eliza puts her heart, and her life, on the line when she falls into the company of an enigmatic showman called Devil; Carlo Bonomi, an ill-tempered dwarf with a penchant for magic and illusion; and the even more mysterious Jasper Button.
64) New watch
Author
Series
Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Light magician and high-ranking member of the Night Watch, Anton Gorodestsky, must find a way to keep his daughter safe after a young prophet awakens a long-slumbering monster.
Author
Series
Medieval mysteries (Avi) volume 2
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
Falsely accused of plotting to overthrow King Claudio, scholarly Mangus the magician, along with his street-smart servant boy, Fabrizio, face deadly consequences unless they can track down the real traitor by the stroke of midnight.
66) The Isis collar
Author
Series
Blood singer novels volume 4
Publisher
Tor
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Description
Struggling to balance her powers as a Siren with her new vampire nature, Celia is perplexed by a seemingly ineffective magical bomb at a local elementary school only to discover that a zombie plague has been triggered, a situation that is challenged by family foibles and the disappearance of her boyfriend.
67) Blackveil
Author
Series
Publisher
Distributed by Penguin Group
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Legendary Green Rider Karigan G'ladheon--one of the magical messengers of the king--defends her king and fellow riders from an insurrection led by dark magicians threatens to break the boundaries of ancient, evil Blackveil Forest--releasing powerful dark magics that have been shut away for a millennium.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Secret Staircase Construction is under attack, and Tempest Raj feels helpless. After former client Julian Rhodes tried to kill his wife, he blamed her "accident" on the home renovation company's craftsmanship. Now the family business - known for bringing magic into homes through hidden doors, floating staircases, and architectural puzzle walls - is at a breaking point. No amount of Scottish and Indian meals from her grandfather can distract Tempest...
Author
Series
Riftwar. Demonwar saga volume 1
Publisher
Eos
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
When representatives from the besieged world of Laromendis arrive, claiming that Midkemia is the lost home world of the elves, the magician Pug and the Conclave of Shadows receive the elves as potential allies in the hopes of conquering a demonic common enemy.
70) Fated
Author
Series
Alex Verus novels volume 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Alex is part of a world hidden in plain sight. He runs a magic shop in London that caters to a clientele that can do much more than pull rabbits ouf of hats. And while Alex's own powers aren't as showy as some mages', he does have the advantage of foreseeing the possible future--allowing him to pull off operations that have a million-to-one chance of success. But when Alex is approached by multiple factions seeking his skills to crack open a relic...
71) Winterlight
Author
Series
Green Rider series volume 7
Publisher
DAW Books, Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
After King Zachary sends soldiers and Green Riders to defend a mountain pass, Karigan G'ladheon meets up with the riders and realizes that to become a true Green Rider she must overcome the losses of her past and use her abilities to defend Sacoridia.
72) The bone palace
Author
Series
Necromancer chronicles volume 2
Publisher
Orbit
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Description
Necromancer Isyllt Iskaldur finances revolutionaries who would overthrow the corrupt Imperial government, but finds herself torn between her new friends and her sense of duty as her home is beset by increasingly violent uprisings.
Author
Series
Matthew Swift novels volume 1
Publisher
Orbit Books
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Two years after his death, sorcerer, Matthew Swift suddenly finds himself lying in bed at his former London home with only one thought, vengeance.
Author
Series
Kingdom of cards volume 2
Publisher
Wednesday Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
After the Spectaculore ends in disaster, Kallia finds herself on the Other Side -- a dazzling world where mirrors show memories, illusions shadow every corner, and a powerful Ringmaster demands Kallia perform one final, dangerous trick.
Author
Series
Riftwar. Chaoswar saga volume 2
Publisher
Harper Voyager
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
As the clouds of war gather and the final battle for Midkemia begins, the Kesh's invading hordes descend upon the Kingdom, and the magician Pug must harness his magic and wisdom to save them all from a new threat that could destroy the alliance.
Author
Series
Unseen world volume 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"There is a dark secret that is hiding at the heart of New York City and diminishing the city's magicians' power in this fantasy thriller by acclaimed author Kat Howard. In New York City, magic controls everything. But the power of magic is fading. No one knows what is happening, except for Sydney--a new, rare magician with incredible power that has been unmatched in decades, and she may be the only person who is able to stop the darkness that is...
Author
Series
Humphrey's tiny tales volume 5
Publisher
G. P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"The students of Room 26 are doing reports about the jobs they want to have when they grow up--and Humphrey the classroom pet hamster helps aspiring magician Miranda show the class about her own dream job"--
Author
Publisher
Allen & Unwin
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Sage is delighted to land a holiday job at a theatre. Mostly because it will earn her the money she needs for the photography course she's coveted since she first picked up a camera. And working for a magician should be interesting, right? Plus there's a cute stagehand named Herb, who could make it even more interesting.
80) Sea glass
Author
Series
Glass books volume 2
Publisher
Mira
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
"Student glass magician Opal Cowan's newfound ability to steal a magician's powers makes her too powerful. Ordered to house arrest by the Council, Opal dares defy them, traveling to the Moon Clan's lands in search of Ulrick, the man she thinks she loves. Thinks, because another man--now her prisoner--claims Ulrick's desire for blood magic has eclipsed his passion for her. In hostile territory, without proof or allies, Opal isn't sure whom to trust....
Interlibrary Loan Request
Didn't find what you need? Items not owned by Des Moines Public Library can be requested from other libraries to be delivered to your local library for pickup.
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? If the item was published recently, submit a purchase suggestion. Submit Request