The Way of Shadows
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The first instalment in an astonishing and epic tale of magic, violence and revenge.




The first instalment in an astonishing and epic tale of magic, violence and revenge.
A new queen has usurped the throne and is leading Cenaria into disaster. The country has become a broken realm with a threadbare army, little food and no hope. So Kylar Stern plans to reinstate his closest friend Logan as King, but can he really get away with murder?In the north, the Godking's death has thrown Khalidor into civil war. To gain the upper hand, one faction attempts to raise the goddess Khali herself. But they are playing with volatile powers, and trigger conflict on a vast scale. Seven armies will converge to save - or destroy - an entire continent.Kylar has finally learnt the bitter cost of immortality, and is faced with a task only he can complete. To save his friends, and perhaps his enemies, he must assassinate a goddess. Failure will doom the south. Success will cost him everything he's ever loved.
Jake Epping ha trentacinque anni, è professore di inglese al liceo di Lisbon Falls, nel Maine, e arrotonda lo stipendio insegnando anche alla scuola serale. Vive solo, ma ha parecchi amici sui quali contare, e il migliore è Al, che gestisce la tavola calda. È proprio lui a rivelare a Jake il segreto che cambierà il suo destino: il negozio in realtà è un passaggio spaziotemporale che conduce al 1958. Al coinvolge Jake in una missione folle - e follemente possibile: impedire l'assassinio di Kennedy. Comincia così la nuova esistenza di Jake nel mondo di Elvis, James Dean e JFK, delle automobili interminabili e del twist, dove convivono un'anima inquieta di nome Lee Harvey Oswald e la bella bibliotecaria Sadie Dunhill. Che diventa per Jake l'amore della vita. Una vita che sovverte tutte le regole del tempo conosciute. E forse anche quelle della Storia.
The book explores the intricate relationship between art and commerce, delving into how these two realms influence each other throughout history. It examines the lives of various artists and their struggles within the capitalist framework, highlighting the tension between creative expression and market demands. Through insightful analysis and engaging narratives, the author sheds light on the evolution of artistic movements and the impact of economic systems on cultural production. This work promises a thought-provoking look at the intersection of creativity and capitalism.