Catalog Search Results
Author
Language
English
Description
"Prospero and his lovely daughter Miranda live alone on the tiny island where they were marooned years ago, with only the island creatures for company. That is, until a powerful storm brings a boat full of strangers to the island. Magic and mystery fill the island and these pages as the story of Shakespeare's "The Tempest" unfold in a delightful introduction to this classic play." -- cover, page [4]
786) Poison priestess
Author
Series
Lady slayers novel volume 2
Language
English
Description
In 17th-century Paris, Catherine Monvoisin reinvents herself as a sorceress to escape poverty when her spendthrift husband lands them deeply in debt. With the help of her prophetic visions, a grimoire given to her by a legitimate diviner, and a little grease from an unscrupulous mentor, soon the 19-year-old has helped a young Marquise become Louis XIV's royal mistress. Her reputation and prospects soar as she pits the noblesse against each other,...
787) Doomraga's revenge
Author
Series
Merlin volume 7
Language
English
Description
The dragon Basil, now mighty in strength, size, and courage, seeks the cause of a new series of crises that threaten the stability of Avalon, while his friend Merlin is distracted by problems with his son, Krystallus.
Series
Santo collection volume 3
Language
English
Description
Santos vs Frankenstein's daughter: Mad scientists Freda Frankenstein and Dr. Yanco lure El Santo into their laboratory to make him part of their superhuman experiments.
Santo & Blue Demon vs. Dracula and the Wolfman: After facing defeat at the hands of Cristaldi the magician, Dracula is back to seek revenge and rule the world. With the help of the Wolfman and his legion of followers, victory seems eminent. Professor Cristaldi, a descendant of the...
789) License to love
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Rock Powers is one of the most successful magicians in Vegas for a reason, he creates illusions too spectacular to believe. But his former assistant, gorgeous Lani Silkwater, pulled off the greatest trick of all: disappearing into thin air the day after they were married. Two years later, Rock can't resist a clue to Lani's whereabouts or the outlandish plan Lani and her mysterious boss propose, if it means a chance to win her back for good. Working...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"For the little girl Marie, the gift of a handsomely decorated nutcracker from a mysterious uncle sets the stage for a Christmas Eve like no other. That night, her extraordinary present comes to life, defends her from the taunting Mouse King, and whisks her off to the Kingdom of Dolls." "This volume features two of the earliest versions of what has become a Christmas classic: Nutcraker and Mouse King (1816), by E. T. A. Hoffmann, and Alexandre Dumas's...
791) The tempest
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"A terrible storm washes King Alonso and his men ashore a deserted island-- but it is all part of Prospero's plan to take revenge on his brother! The Tempest is an enchanting tale of love and family feuds, all mixed with a good amount of magic"--P. [4] of cover.
795) Born of illusion
Author
Language
English
Description
"Anna Van Housen has a secret. A gifted illusionist, Anna assists her mother, renowned medium Marguerite Van Housen, in her stage show and séances, easily navigating the underground world of magicians, mediums, and mentalists in 1920's New York. As the illegitimate daughter of Harry Houdini--or so Marguerite claims--sleight of hand illusions have never been a challenge for Anna. The real trick is keeping her true gifts secret from her opportunistic...
796) Prince of Air
Author
Series
Treasure chest (Ann Hood) volume 4
Language
English
Description
Twins Felix and Maisie, along with their Great-Aunt Maisie and Great-Uncle Thorne, are transported back in time to Coney Island where they meet a young Harry Houdini.
Author
Series
Hellblazer volume 2
Language
English
Description
With the outcome of an ancient prophecy hanging on his actions, Constantine must bring the scales of justice back into balance -- at Hell's expense.
799) Before Houdini
Author
Language
English
Description
"London, 1888. A shadowy killer of unnatural law stalks the streets of London, his appetite for blood unleashed upon the city's lower classes. To defeat him, M16 turns to its most top-secret team; four teenage agents with extraordinary abilities-- including a young American immigrant with a talent for escapism.... After Houdini began the story of Josef Houdini, son of the famous Harry Houdini-- brilliant illusionist, acclaimed escape artist, and top-secret...
Author
Series
Sorcerous stabber Orphen volume 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
With spell and sword in hand, the classic fantasy hero returns in an all-new manga series-just in time for his new anime! He calls himself Orphen: a rogue sorcerer who turned his back on the Tower of Fangs, the powerful academy that trained him. In those hallowed halls, a terrible curse fell upon his best friend Azalie, twisting her into a monstrous beastand the teachers decided to simply cover it up. Forsaking his studies and even his own name, Orphen...