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Thieves of shadow volume 3
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"Commanded by the magical artifact known as the Dragon's Eye, junior con artist Callan and his friends are eagerly reaching the end of the epic quest that will finally free him from the Eye's sinister hold. But their final task is their most ambitious: sneaking into the emperor's private island prison and rescuing a man from a jail cell that has been locked tight for a hundred years. This impossible heist will strain the gang's unique abilities to...
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"From the critically acclaimed author of High-risers comes a groundbreaking and honest investigation into the crisis of the American criminal justice system-through the lens of parole. Perfect for fans of Michelle Alexander's The New Jim Crow and Bryan Stevenson's Just Mercy The United States, alone, locks up a quarter of the world's incarcerated people. And yet apart from clichés-paying a debt to society; you do the crime, you do the time-there...
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"Boss Monster is a standalone card game that challenges 2-4 players to become videogame-style villains and build deadly side-scrolling dungeons. Players compete to see who can lure and destroy the most adventurers. But beware! You must make your dungeon as deadly as it is attractive, or the puny heroes might kill you first! Are you a bad enough dude to become the ultimate Boss Monster?"--container.
4) Eileen
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In 1960s Boston, Eileen shuffles between her emotionally haunted home and the prison where she works. When an intoxicating woman joins the prison staff, Eileen is taken but her newfound confidant entangles her in a shocking crime.
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Delicious in dungeon volume 8
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"In the dungeon, one false step can be the difference between life and death...or elf and dwarf?! The changeling mushrooms have done their work, leaving Laios and company radically altered, transformed from one race to another! The journey into the heart of the dungeon was never going to be easy, but with new senses, strengths, and statures to contend with, the mission seems more daunting than ever. Thankfully their sense of taste doesn't seem to...
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Delicious in dungeon volume 9
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"It's eat or be eaten...literally! Laios nears the bottom of the dungeon and his inevitable confrontation with Sissel, the lunatic lord of its labyrinthine halls. In a succubus-induced slumber, Laios comes face-to-face with the winged lion, the source of Sissel's power. Laios knows only that the lion is held captive by Sissel in the dungeon's depths, but it could be the Canaries know a great deal more... With their centuries of experience, the elves'...
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Delicious in dungeon volume 11
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"It's eat or be eaten...literally! Locked in battle with the Lunatic Magician, Laios is the last man standing against an array of the dungeon's deadliest dragons. Using his extensive monster knowledge to his advantage, Laios manages to defy the odds of almost certain death--at least until Sissel devises an even more terrible plan! Will Laios's love of dungeon dining prove to be his downfall?"--
8) Alcatraz
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"This fascinating book gives readers a close-up look at the history and importance of Alcatraz. The book also includes an "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index."--
9) The bezzle
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Martin Hench volume 2
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The year is 2006. Martin Hench is at the top of his game as a self-employed forensic accountant, a veteran of the long guerrilla war between people who want to hide money, and people who want to find it. He spends his downtime on Catalina Island, where scenic, imported bison wander the bluffs and frozen, reheated fast food burgers cost twenty-five dollars. Wait, what? When Marty disrupts a seemingly innocuous scheme during a vacation on Catalina Island,...
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Jefferson Grieff is on Death Row in an American prison for brutally murdering his wife. But it turns out that Grieff has a gift: he can solve crimes from inside his cell, and that is exactly why English journalist Beth Davenport needs his help. A woman who recently helped Beth has gone missing, with the only clue being a text with a blurry image of a man lunging towards the camera. Will Grieff crack the case in time? And is it possible to solve a...
11) Eileen
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In 1960s Boston, Eileen shuffles between her emotionally haunted home and the prison where she works. When an intoxicating woman joins the prison staff, Eileen is taken but her newfound confidant entangles her in a shocking crime.
12) King Rat
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Asian saga (James Clavell) volume 4
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"Japanese POW camp Changi, Singapore: hell on earth for the soldiers contained within its barbed wire walls. Officers and enlisted men, all prisoners together--yet the old hierarchies and rivalries survive. An American corporal, known as the King, has used his personality and wiles to facilitate trading with guards and locals to get needed food, supplies, [and] even information into the camp. The imprisoned upper-class officers have never had to do...
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Delicious in dungeon volume 3
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"New dangers and new recipes await the party in the third installment of the utterly unique and endearing " -Amazon.
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Delicious in dungeon volume 6
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"It's eat or be eaten...literally! Joined by Shuro's and Kabru's parties, the group has swelled in size, making for triple the mouths to feed! Food is scarce on the lower levels, but even so, the newcomers aren't quite the adventurous eaters Laios and his party have become. Their disgust turns to rage when Laios reveals the forbidden magic used to revive Falin--and Falin, in her shocking new form, reveals herself. If word gets out, the consequences...
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Delicious in dungeon volume 5
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The party has defeated the Red Dragon and rescued Farin! But their quest won't be finished until they make it back out of the dungeon unscathed. The adventure's not complete until everyone returns alive...and full!
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Delicious in dungeon volume 4
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The time has come! Showdown with the Red Dragon!!! After finally reaching the fifth floor, it's time for the adventurers to face their greatest challenge yet. They're putting their lives on to the line in a fight with a monster with crimson hide that turns away even the toughest steel and a fiery breath that turns even bones to ash. Can they save Laios's sister? ...And maybe just as importantly, can they eat dragon meat?!?
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Delicious in dungeon volume 7
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"It's eat or be eaten...literally! Massive changes in the dungeon have drawn out new monsters for Laios and his party to take on--and taste! But the shift has attracted the attention of the western elves, whose intervention could spell further trouble not only for Laios, but also for everyone on the island! Facing the threat of the Lunatic Magician from within and the elves from without, the adventurers must rally as a team like never before, especially...
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Delicious in dungeon volume 10
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"Led to Sissel's threshold by the winged lion imprisoned within it, Laios and friends steel themselves for...some heavy-duty cleaning?! Sissel's seemingly innocuous cottage is piled with clutter, hindering both their search for the lion and their meal prep! Once satiated, the party hastily lays plans for Falin's rescue. However, here in the depths of the dungeon, even the cutest residents have a vicious streak a mile wide!"--Back cover.
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Delicious in dungeon volume 13
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"It's eat or be eaten...literally! Though the party succeeded in breaking Marcille free from the dungeon's influence, the winged lion remains at large. Should the demon escape to the surface, its all-powerful manifestation will surely grow to feast upon the world--and the desires of all who live in it! Laios has one last all-or-nothing plan up his sleeve to sate the beast and save his sister, but will his own deepest desires unleash an even greater...
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Delicious in dungeon volume 12
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"In her first hours as lord of the dungeon, Marcille has completely transformed the dungeon's layout, sending hordes of monsters from the deepest floors--as well as several of her own making--hurtling dangerously close to the surface. Though the demon's influence is strong, Laios has a surefire way to reach Marcille: through her stomach! Drawn from fondly remembered flavors, will Senshi's ultimate culinary creation be enough to break through to their...