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The war is over. The city is not. As West Berlin struggles to survive the blockade, former flyer Eli Ralston works under a sky crowded with aircraft and impossible choices. Beyond the city’s sealed borders, Anja Keller moves through the western zones carrying coded messages, forged papers, and the kind of hope that can ruin a person if it arrives too late. In a city held together by airlifts, ration lines, and endurance, love is not separate from duty - it is bound up in every sacrifice they make. The Air Between Them is a poignant historical love story about postwar Berlin, the Berlin ...

To turn back the tides of war, Queen Mother sent her most trusted warriors on a perilous journey across the Great Sea. But the elves were betrayed by one of their own. Only a handful survived the ambush that followed, only two reached the far shores. But they did not find quick allies. They found a kingdom under siege and a shattered alliance. The elves proved themselves to the men that defended Quashan'.

Candid and fast-paced like the best combat memoirs, Stanek focuses on the men and women he flew with, telling their stories as well as his own and creating what is ultimately an inspiring and uplifting story of the human spirit challenged by the agony and terror of war.

After the Great War that divided the peoples, the kingdoms of men plunged into a Dark Age that lasted 500 years. To heal the lands and restore the light, the great kings decreed that magic and all that is magical, be it creature, man, or device, shall be cleansed to dust. The cleansing raged for so long that no human could recall a time without it and it is in this time that the Dark Lord Sathar returned from the dark beyond.

"A breathtaking world and an excellent epic fantasy series! This wonderful adventure reminds me of a cross between J.R.R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling, Tad Williams, and C. S. Lewis." Enter an age of titans, dragons, and heroes. For thousands of years the ageless masters have ruled the hundred worlds, conquering all who oppose them while raising those who bring them glory. When dragon clans rule with fire and terror, mortal enemies must set aside their differences and unite. In this fight war is not the greatest threat to civilization, extinction is. But is it too late for their kind? Is it too ...

Indulge, slip away to Ruin Mist! In the Service of Dragons is the continuation of Robert Stanek's multilayered epic fantasy adventure that began with The Kingdom and the Elves of the Reaches, Books 1-4. In that acclaimed series, Stanek introduced us to the story of Ruin Mist, an extraordinary world of magic, adventure, and intrigue. In this eagerly awaited follow-up, he once again proves himself a wonderful storyteller with a gift for fast pacing and believable storylines.

Thousands of them died in the war. The survivors fled to the four corners of the lands. Some few escaped to the frozen wastes of the far north where they bide their time and plot their return. Such a hard life requires sacrifice. There are things that must be done without. But when a great plague settles in and the dying begins anew two must sacrifice themselves for the good of the many. Enter a frozen world of frost beasts, hoar hounds, tundra cats, snow trolls, and ice giants. Discover the battle bear troops and a great golden dragon from an age long since past. A new epic fantasy ...

Young Adult Edition with illustrated journal pages “Small towns, big secrets, love that hurts like hell.” I grew up in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by good people doing bad things and bad people trying to be good. That’s what Almost California is — a messy love letter to every kid who ever planned their escape route, who thought they could outrun guilt or grief, who learned you carry all that with you no matter how many miles you drive. If you’ve ever loved people so hard it hurt, if you’ve ever felt stuck in the wrong life, if you’ve ever been terrified of your own ...

Enter the spell-binding worlds of best-selling author Robert Stanek and dream a new dream. The book contains two novellas, two short stories and a special feature exclusive.

Enter the spell-binding worlds of best-selling author Robert Stanek and dream a new dream. Contains the stories "Absolutes", "Silence is Golden", and "August Rains".

A Heartfelt Novel of Love, Dreams, and the Power of Music in a Time of Change “A story for anyone who has ever dared to dream beyond what the world expects of them.” In the heart of 1960s small-town Wisconsin, Lena Carter finds herself torn between the life she’s always known and the dreams she dares to imagine. Her deep love for Tommy, a steadfast young man bound for the Vietnam War, stands in stark contrast to her longing for a future where her music takes center stage. As Lena navigates the expectations of family and the pull of an uncertain world, she must confront the ...

The epic adventure continues! As prophecy becomes reality, the factions struggle for control, only to further divide the lands. Some would say that King Andrew Alder foolishly agreed to support the Elves of the Reaches, sending men to aid their cause when the causes of all men in all lands were being put to the test of steel. And in the North, men back their words with action.

A special, exclusive guidebook to The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches. Discover the magic and wonder of Robert Stanek's fantastic world of Ruin Mist. Features a special introduction to the author, an exploration of the characters, history, and realms of Ruin Mist, and much more. In short, the perfect companion book for The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches.

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Get the book in episodes or the complete novel. The gripping conclusion to Robert Stanek's The Cards in the Deck! Finally available for order, this thriller written by a former military intelligence analyst who worked with the NSA tells the all-too-real story of a former NSA operative. In the heart of the Middle East, former NSA agent, Scott Evers, is drawn deep into an explosive terrorist plot. Two ships in the Mediterranean were destroyed, a Navy helicopter has been shot down, and two SEAL teams are missing in action. As he races to find answers, Scott is being hunted by a rogue operative...

In an age lost to myth and memory, a race of supreme giants known as titans ruled over all the lands of Ruin Mist from their homes on Over-Earth. Without question, titans were the masters of the gates. They moved freely between realms and across lands.

In this story, Buster Bee is going to summer camp, and he's not too excited about the idea. In fact, he's downright sad about having to go to camp. Good thing there's a big surprise in store for Buster and he might just discover that he loves camp too. The wonderfully crafted story is paired with playful examples that help children discover the world around them.

Magic Lands: Journey Beyond the Beyond is a refreshingly unique fantastic adventure that is suitable for readers of all ages while containing all the icky-gooey-creepy details that are sure to delight! Following the village elder's advice, Ray leaves his home village, setting out for the place lost and deep where he will find a companion for his journey to the stone land and where he will discover that there is no easy path from childhood to manhood.

"Eloquent… An uplifting, heart-rending, and terrifyingly real account of frontline air combat. A first-rate military memoir." – David Eastman, US Army retired and author. In this true story, Robert Stanek delivers a raw and unforgettable narrative, revealing what it’s like to be in war waged from the skies above. Day by day, step by step, he brings readers into the secretive world of combat fliers, and tells the story of the men and women who flew dangerous combat missions during the largest air war of the 20th century. Experience the extraordinary events through the author’s ...

"A breathtaking world and an excellent epic fantasy series! This wonderful adventure reminds me of a cross between J.R.R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling, Tad Williams, and C. S. Lewis." "Clear and simple prose. Swift, action-oriented scenes. Solidly built." --Foreword Magazine "This guarantees fans, and those fans will be ready to wield their swords against the Dark Lord in Stanek's next installment." -- VOYA, the leading magazine for YA librarians "Word of mouth turned it into a bestseller. Very satisfying." -- The Fantasy Guide In the Service of Dragons is the continuation of Robert Stanek's ...

In this story, Lass has to stay after school but she doesn't want to. She'd rather go outside and play with her friends. She is surprised when she has fun and makes a new best friend. The wonderfully crafted story is paired with playful examples that help children discover the world around them.