Richelle Mead

La Academia St. Vladimir no es el típico internado: es un lugar secreto donde los vampiros aprenden las artes mágicas y algunos jóvenes mitad humanos se entrenan para protegerlos.Rose Hathaway es una dhampir, la protectora de su mejor amiga, Lissa, una princesa vampira moroi. Ambas se habian fugado, pero acaban de llevarlas a rastras de nuevo a St. Vladimir, el sitio en el que corren el mayor peligroRose y Lissa acaban atrapadas en un laberinto de amores prohibidos, crueles compromisos sociales e innombrables rituales a la luz de la luna. Pero deben tener mucho cuidado, porque los strigoi, los vampiros mas violentos y peligrosos del mundo, quieren convertir a Lissa en una de los suyos para siempre.

Muerte. Amor. Celos. Y un sacrificio final.La reina está muerta, y el mundo moroi jamás volverá a ser el mismo. Ahora, Rose está esperando su injusta ejecución y Lissa se encuentra en medio de una lucha a muerte por el trono. Ambas se veran obligadas a aliarse con sus enemigos para sobrevivir, pero ¿hasta donde pueden permitir que llegue su confianza?¿Y si conseguir la libertad requiere que renuncien a lo que mas quieren?

Tras un largo viaje desde Siberia, Rose ha regresado a la Academia San Vladimir. Casi ha llegado el momento de la graduación, por lo que tanto Lisa como Rose están deseando que sus vidas fuera de la academia puedan empezar. Pero el corazon de Rose aun siente un dolor inmenso a causa de Dimitri? Ella sabe que el esta ahi fuera, en alguna parte. Dimitri ha probado su sangre, y ahora no se detendra ante nada hasta lograr cazarla. Esta vez no parara hasta que ella se una a el? para siempre.

El último ataque de los strigoi a la Academia San Vladimir ha sido el más sangriento que se recuerda, y ha acabado con vidas tanto de estudiantes como de profesores y guardianes. Y lo que es peor: los strigoi se han llevado a algunas de sus victimas incluyendo a Dimitri.El preferiria morir antes que convertirse en uno de ellos, y ahora Rose debe abandonar a su mejor amiga, Lissa, a quien habia jurado proteger a toda costa, para mantener las promesa que le hizo a Dimitri tiempo atras. Pero si llegara el caso ¿seria capaz de acabar con la persona a la que mas ama?

Desde que Fei puede recordar, en su pueblo nadie puede oír. El terreno rocoso y los aludes frecuentes hacen que sea imposible abandonar el pueblo, por lo que Fei y su gente están a merced de una cuerda con la que se izan los alimentos por los traicioneros acantilados desde Beiguo, un reino lejano y misterioso. Cuando los habitantes del pueblo empiezan a perder la vista, disminuye la cantidad de comida que llega por la linea. Muchos pasan hambre. Fei y todos sus seres queridos caen en una crisis, sin nada que esperar mas que oscuridad e inanicion. Hasta que una noche, un sonido desgarrador despierta a Fei. El oido se convierte en su arma.

Tough, brainy alchemist Sydney Sage and doe-eyed Moroi princess Jill Dragomir are in hiding at a human boarding school in the sunny, glamorous world of Palm Springs, California. The students carry on with their lives in blissful ignorance, while Sydney, Jill, Eddie, and Adrian must do everything in their power to keep their secret safe.

Gameboard of the Gods is the first thrilling instalment in the Age of X series from New York Times bestselling author, Richelle Mead. In a futuristic world nearly destroyed by religious extremists, Justin March lives in exile. But Justin is given a second chance when Mae Koskinen comes to bring him back to the Republic of United North America. Raised in an aristocratic caste, Mae is now a member of the military's most elite and terrifying tier, a soldier with enhanced reflexes and skills. Justin and Mae are assigned to work together to solve a string of ritualistic murders and soon realize that their discoveries have exposed them to terrible danger. As their investigation races forward, unknown enemies and powers greater than they can imagine are gathering in the shadows, ready to reclaim the world in which humans are merely game pieces on their board. The Age of X is a brand new fantasy series containing all the mythological intrigue and relentless action of the bestselling Vampire Academy and Bloodlines YA series, and is sure to delight fans of Chloe Neill and Jim Butcher. Praise for Richelle Mead: "The book is fast-paced and suspenseful". (Booklist). "An engaging read, with an unusually tangible, believable, living story world, featuring a protagonist of unexpected depth and sympathy". (Jim Butcher (on Succubus Blues)). Richelle Mead, the New York Times bestselling author of Vampire Academy, lives in Seattle, Washington with her husband and baby. Gameboard of the Gods is the first in the Age of X series and Richelle's first adult novel.

Sydney Sage is an Alchemist - she protects vampire secrets - and human lives. In the aftermath of a forbidden moment that rocked Sydney to her core, she is struggling to decide between following her Alchemist teachings - or her heart. Then she meets alluring, rebellious Marcus Finch, a former Alchemist who is now on the run.

The international Number 1 bestselling Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead is now a major motion picture. Read it before it hits cinemas in February 2014! Higher Learning. Higher Stakes. Bound by love, sworn to kill. The recent Strigoi attack at St. Vladimir's Academy was the deadliest ever in the school's history, claiming the lives of Moroi students, teachers and guardians alike. Even worse, the Strigoi took some of their victims with them ...including Dimitri. He'd rather die than be one of them, and now Rose must abandon her best friend, Lissa - the one she has sworn to protect no matter what - and keep the promise Dimitri begged her to make long ago. But with everything at stake, how far will rose go to keep her promise? "Exciting, empowering and un-put-downable". (MTV's Hollywood Crush Blog). "We're suckers for it!" (Entertainment Weekly). Also available in the Vampire Academy series: Vampire Academy (Book 1); Vampire Academy: Frostbite (Book 2); Vampire Academy: Shadow Kiss (Book 3); Vampire Academy: Blood Promise (Book 4); Vampire Academy: Spirit Bound (Book 5); and Vampire Academy: Last Sacrifice (Book 6). And don't miss the bestselling Vampire Academy spin-off series, Bloodlines: Bloodlines (Book 1); Bloodlines: The Golden Lily (Book 2); Bloodlines: The Indigo Spell (Book 3); Bloodlines: The Fiery Heart (Book 4); and Bloodlines: Silver Shadows (Book 5). About the author: Richelle Mead is the New York Times and global bestselling author of the Vampire Academy series (soon to be a movie blockbuster in Feb 2014), the Bloodlines series and the Age of X series. Richelle lives in Seattle, Washington.

The international Number 1 bestselling Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead is Now a major Motion Picture. Read it before it hits cinemas in February 2014! Higher Learning. Higher Stakes. Winter Break Turns Deadly. A massive vampire attack has put St. Vladimir's Academy on high alert. With the deadly creatures closing in, this year's trip to the wintery peaks of Idaho has just become mandatory. But Rose Hathaway can't escape her (guy) troubles. Her relationship with gorgeous tutor Dimitri can never be and her closest friend has just confessed to his huge crush on her...The glittering winter landscape may seem like the perfect hideaway - but Rose, and her heart, are in more danger than she ever imagined. "Exciting, empowering and un-put-downable". (MTV's Hollywood Crush Blog). "We're suckers for it!" (Entertainment Weekly). Also available in the Vampire Academy series: Vampire Academy (Book 1); Vampire Academy: Frostbite (Book 2); Vampire Academy: Shadow Kiss (Book 3); Vampire Academy: Blood Promise (Book 4); Vampire Academy: Spirit Bound (Book 5); Vampire Academy: Last Sacrifice (Book 6); And don't miss the bestselling Vampire Academy spin-off series, Bloodlines: Bloodlines (Book 1); Bloodlines: The Golden Lily (Book 2); Bloodlines: The Indigo Spell (Book 3); Bloodlines: The Fiery Heart (Book 4); and Bloodlines: Silver Shadows (Book 5). About the author: Richelle Mead is the New York Times and global bestselling author of the Vampire Academy series (soon to be a movie blockbuster in Feb 2014), the Bloodlines series and the Age of X series. Richelle lives in Seattle, Washington.

"Vampire Academy" is a dark and dangerous series by Richelle Mead. Dimitri gave Rose the ultimate choice. And she made the wrong one...After a long and heartbreaking journey to Dimitri's birthplace in Siberia, Rose Hathaway has finally returned to St. Vladimir's Academy - and to her best friend, Lissa. But Rose's heart still aches for Dimitri, and she knows he's out there, somewhere. She failed to kill him when she had the chance. And now her worst fears are about to come true- Dimitri has tasted her blood, and now he is hunting her. Only this time, he won't rest until Rose joins him ...forever. Richelle Mead, the "New York Times" bestselling author of the "Vampire Academy" series, lives in Seattle in the USA. "The Vampire Academy" series: "Vampire Academy"; "Frostbite"; "Shadow Kiss"; "Blood Promise"; "Last Sacrifice" and don't miss the brand new spin-off series, "Bloodlines"...

The international Number 1 bestselling Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead is now a major motion picture. Read it before it hits cinemas in February 2014! Higher Learning. Higher Stakes. Murder, love, jealousy. And the ultimate sacrifice. The Queen is dead and the Moroi world will never be the same. Rose Hathaway is awaiting wrongful execution and there exists only one man who can stall this terrible fate. Rose must look to both Dimitri and Adrian, the two great loves of her life, to find him. With her best friend, Lissa, in a deadly struggle for the royal throne, the girls find themselves forced to rely upon enemies and questioning those they thought they could trust...But what if true freedom means sacrificing the most important thing of all? "Exciting, empowering and un-put-downable". (MTV's Hollywood Crush Blog). "We're suckers for it!" (Entertainment Weekly). Also available in the Vampire Academy series: Vampire Academy (Book 1); Vampire Academy: Frostbite (Book 2); Vampire Academy: Shadow Kiss (Book 3); Vampire Academy: Blood Promise (Book 4); Vampire Academy: Spirit Bound (Book 5); and Vampire Academy: Last Sacrifice (Book 6). And don't miss the bestselling Vampire Academy spin-off series, Bloodlines: Bloodlines (Book 1); Bloodlines: The Golden Lily (Book 2); Bloodlines: The Indigo Spell (Book 3); Bloodlines: The Fiery Heart (Book 4); and Bloodlines: Silver Shadows (Book 5). About the author: Richelle Mead is the New York Times and global bestselling author of the Vampire Academy series (soon to be a movie blockbuster in Feb 2014), the Bloodlines series and the Age of X series. Richelle lives in Seattle, Washington.

This is the international Number 1 bestselling Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead is now a major motion picture. Read it before it hits cinemas in April 2014! Higher Learning. Higher Stakes. Only a true best friend can protect you from immortal enemies...Lissa Dragomir is a mortal vampire. She must be protected at all times from the fiercest and most dangerous vampires of all - the ones who will never die. Rose Hathaway is Lissa's best friend - and her bodyguard. Now, after two years of illicit freedom, they've been dragged back inside the iron gates of St. Vladimir's Academy. The girls must survive a world of forbidden romances, a ruthless social scene and terrifying night-time rituals. But above all, they must never let their guard down, lest the immortal vampires take Lissa - forever..."Exciting, empowering and un-put-downable". (MTV's Hollywood Crush). "We're suckers for it!" (Entertainment Weekly). Also available in the Vampire Academy series: Vampire Academy (Book 1); Vampire Academy: Frostbite (Book 2); Vampire Academy: Shadow Kiss (Book 3); Vampire Academy: Blood Promise (Book 4); Vampire Academy: Spirit Bound (Book 5); Vampire Academy: Last Sacrifice (Book 6). And don't miss the bestselling Vampire Academy spin-off series, Bloodlines: Bloodlines (Book 1); Bloodlines: The Golden Lily (Book 2); Bloodlines: The Indigo Spell (Book 3); Bloodlines: The Fiery Heart (Book 4); Bloodlines: Silver Shadows (Book 5). About the author: Richelle Mead is the New York Times and global bestselling author of the Vampire Academy series (soon to be a movie blockbuster in Feb 2014), the Bloodlines series and the Age of X series. Richelle lives in Seattle, Washington.

Both a school and a business venture, the Glittering Court is designed to transform impoverished girls into upper- class ladies capable of arranging powerful and wealthy marriages in the New World. Adelaide naturally excels in her training and even makes a few friends: the fiery former laundress Tamsin and the beautiful Sirminican refugee Mira. She manages to keep her true identity hidden from all but one: the intriguing Cedric Thorn, son of the wealthy proprietor of the Glittering Court. When Adelaide discovers that Cedric is hiding a dangerous secret of his own, together, they hatch a scheme to make the best of Adelaide's deception. Complications soon arise - first, as they cross the treacherous seas from Osfrid to Adoria, and later, when Adelaide catches the attention of a powerful governor. But no complication will prove quite as daunting as the potent attraction simmering between Adelaide and Cedric. An attraction that, if acted on, would scandalise the Glittering Court and make them both outcasts in wild, vastly unchafled lands.

Georgina Kincaid has had an eternity to figure out the opposite sex, but sometimes they still surprise her. Take Seth Mortensen. The man has risked his soul to become Georgina's boyfriend. Still, with Lucifer for a boss, Georgina can't just hang up her killer heels and settle down to domestic bliss. In fact, she's being forced to transfer operations...to Las Vegas. The City of Sin is a dream gig for a succubus, but Georgina's allies are suspicious. Why are the powers-that-be so eager to get her away from Seattle—-and from Seth? Georgina is one of Hell's most valuable assets, but if there's any way out of the succubus business she plans to take it--no matter how much roadkill she leaves behind. She just hopes the casualties won't include the one man she's risking everything for...

Dimitri gave Rose the ultimate choice. But she chose wrong... After a long and heartbreaking journey to Dimitri''s birthplace in Siberia, Rose Hathaway has finally returned to St. Vladimir''s-and to her best friend, Lissa. It is nearly graduation, and the girls can''t wait for their real lives beyond the Academy''s iron gates to begin. But Rose''s heart still aches for Dimitri, and she knows he''s out there, somewhere. She failed to kill him when she had the chance. And now her worst fears are about to come true. Dimitri has tasted her blood, and now he is hunting her. And this time he won''t rest until Rose joins him... forever.

An embattled realm mystically entwined with our own, the Otherworld is at the mercy of one woman… Shaman-for-hire Eugenie Markham is the best at banishing entities trespassing in the mortal realm. But as the Thorn Land's queen, she's fast running out of ways to end the brutal war devastating her kingdom. Her only hope: the Iron Crown, a legendary object even the most powerful fear…But who can she trust to help her? Fairy king Dorian has his own agenda. And Kiyo, her shape-shifter ex-boyfriend, has every reason to betray her. To control the Crown's all-consuming powers, Eugenie must confront an unimaginable temptation - one which puts her soul and the fate of two worlds in mortal danger…