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Growing up in the Kegari slums, AIZ has seen her share of suffering. An old tragedy fuels her need for vengeance, but it is love of her people that propels her. Until one hotheaded mistake lands her in an inescapable prison, where the embers of her wrath ignite. Banished from her people for an unforgivable crime, SIRSHA is a down-on-her-luck tracker who uses magic to trace her marks. Destitute, she agrees to hunt down a killer who has murdered children across the Martial Empire

Misbah is a dreamer and storyteller, newly married to Toufiq in an arranged match. After their young life is shaken by tragedy, they come to the United States and open the Clouds' Rest Inn Motel, hoping for a new start.

Experience Star Wars: A New Hope from a whole new point of view. On May 25, 1977, the world was introduced to Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, C-3PO, R2-D2, Chewbacca, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader, and a galaxy full of possibilities. In honor of the 40h anniversary, more than 40 contributors lend their vision to this retelling of Star Wars. Each of the 40 short stories reimagines a moment from the original film, but through the eyes of a supporting character.

Laia is a Scholar living under the iron-fisted rule of the Martial Empire. When her brother is arrested for treason, Laia goes undercover as a slave at the empire's greatest military academy in exchange for assistance from rebel Scholars who claim that they will help to save her brother from execution.

This fantasy and science fiction teen anthology edited by Samira Ahmed and Sona Charaipotra contains a wide range of stories from fourteen bestselling, award-winning, and emerging writers from the South Asian diaspora that will surprise, delight, and move you. So listen on, for after all, magic has no borders.

Set in a terrifyingly brutal Rome-like world, An Ember in the Ashes is an epic fantasy debut about an orphan fighting for her family and a soldier fighting for his freedom. It's a story that's literally burning to be told. What if you were the spark that could ignite a revolution? For years Laia has lived in fear. Fear of the Empire, fear of the Martials, fear of truly living at all. Born as a Scholar, she's never had much of a choice.

The long-imprisoned jinn are on the attack, wreaking bloody havoc in villages and cities alike. But for the Nightbringer, vengeance on his human foes is just the beginning. By his side, Commandant Keris Veturia declares herself Empress, and calls for the heads of any and all who defy her rule. At the top of the list? The Blood Shrike and her remaining family.

The sequel to the explosive New York Times best-selling debut, An Ember in the Ashes, that's captivated readers worldwide. A Torch Against the Night takes listeners into the heart of the Empire as Laia and Elias fight their way north to liberate Laia's brother from the horrors of Kauf Prison. Hunted by Empire soldiers, manipulated by the Commandant and haunted by their pasts, Laia and Elias must outfox their enemies and confront the treacherousness of their own hearts.

After the events of the Fourth Trial, Martial soldiers hunt the two fugitives as they flee the city of Serra and undertake a perilous journey through the heart of the Empire. Laia is determined to break into Kauf - the Empire’s most secure and dangerous prison - to save her brother, who is the key to the Scholars' survival. And Elias is determined to help Laia succeed, even if it means giving up his last chance at freedom.

Beyond the Martial Empire and within it, the threat of war looms ever larger. Helene Aquilla, the Blood Shrike, is desperate to protect her sister's life and the lives of everyone in the Empire. But she knows that danger lurks on all sides: Emperor Marcus, haunted by his past, grows increasingly unstable and violent while Keris Veturia, the ruthless Commandant, capitalizes on the Emperor's volatility to grow her own power - regardless of the carnage she leaves in her path.

Beloved storyteller Sabaa Tahir masterfully interweaves the lives of three young people as they grapple with the burdens of power, the treachery of love and the devastating consequences of unchecked greed. Get ready for a dark and breathless journey that will captivate listeners and that may cost these young people their lives - and their hearts. Literally.

The Blood Shrike, Helene Aquilla, is assailed on all sides. Emperor Marcus, haunted by his past, grows increasingly unstable while the Commandant capitalizes on his madness to bolster her own power. As Helene searches for a way to hold back the approaching darkness, her sister's life and the lives of all those in the Empire hang in the balance. Far to the east, Laia of Serra knows the fate of the world lies not in the machinations of the Martial court but in stopping the Nightbringer.

The long-imprisoned jinn are on the attack, wreaking bloody havoc in villages and cities alike. But for the Nightbringer, vengeance on his human foes is just the beginning. At his side, Commandant Keris Veturia declares herself empress and calls for the heads of any and all who defy her rule. At the top of the list? The Blood Shrike and her remaining family.

Imaginez un monde où il est interdit de lire et d’écrire, où l’école n’apprend aux élèves qu’à devenir des soldats impitoyables, où se rebeller est synonyme de mort... C’est dans cet univers glaçant que Laia, une jeune esclave Érudite, et Elias, un soldat Martial, vont devoir lutter pour protéger leurs proches et tenter de gagner leur liberté. Leur union fera-t-elle leur force ?

O segundo audiolivro da história épica sobre liberdade, coragem e esperança. Ambientado em um mundo brutal inspirado na Roma Antiga, Uma chama entre as cinzas contou a história de Laia, uma escrava que lutava por sua família, e Elias, um soldado que lutava pela liberdade. Agora, em Uma tocha na escuridão, ambos estão em fuga, lutando pela vida. Após os eventos da quarta Eliminatória, os soldados marciais saem à caça de Laia e Elias enquanto eles escapam de Serra, e partem em uma arriscada jornada pelo coração do Império.

Elias et Laïa fuient pour sauver leur vie. Poursuivis par les Martiaux, les deux fugitifs entreprennent un périlleux voyage en direction de Kauf, la prison la plus sécurisée de tout l’Empire. Laia est bien déterminée à sauver son frère et Elias à l’y aider – même si pour lui cela signifie abandonner sa dernière chance de liberté. Mais ils vont devoir faire face en chemin à des forces obscures, humaines ou mystiques... et se montrer plus malins que leurs ennemis : le cruel Marcus, devenu Empereur et, bien plus déchirant, Helene, l’ancienne compagne d’armes d’Elias, désormais Pie de sang.

Die Welt versinkt im Chaos - der Imperator ist tot, die machthungrige Keris Veturia hat sich zur neuen Herrscherin ernannt, und die so lange versklavten Dschinn sinnen auf Rache. Laia betrauert immer noch den Verlust von Elias, doch ihr Wunsch nach Gerechtigkeit ist ungebrochen. Deshalb schließt sie sich mit Helena dem Kampf gegen das Regime an. Währenddessen wird Elias von den Toten immer mehr auf ihre Seite gezogen. Doch um die Lebenden zu schützen, muss er das Zwischenreich noch einmal verlassen. Vor ihm liegt eine Mission mit ungewissem Ausgang: Es droht die Zerstörung der Welt.

Wo Leben ist, ist Hoffnung. Das Martialenimperium steht am Abgrund: Imperator Marcus überzieht das Land mit dem Blut der Unschuldigen, während Blutgreif Helena diese zu schützen versucht. Weit im Osten weiß Laia, dass sie den Nachtbringer aufhalten muss, und das ohne Elias. Denn Elias ist nun als Seelenfänger an die Zwischenstatt, das Geisterreich, gebunden. Dazu verdammt, einer uralten Macht bedingungslos zu dienen - auch wenn dies bedeutet, die Frau aufzugeben, die er liebt.

Eine Waise. Eine Ausgestoßene. Ein Prinz. Und ein Killer, der ein ganzes Imperium in die Knie zwingt. Aiz hat als Kind im Waisenhaus eine Tragödie erlebt und dürstet seitdem nach Rache. Sirsha, die wegen eines unverzeihlichen Verbrechens aus ihrem Stamm verbannt wurde, kann mit Erde, Luft und Wasser sprechen. Für Geld erklärt sie sich bereit, einen gewissenlosen Mörder zu jagen. Doch dabei kommt ihr die Liebe in die Quere. Quil ist der Kronprinz des Imperiums. Als Sohn des meistgehassten Imperators seines Volks will er keine Macht übernehmen.