Books with title Daughter of Lions

#1 AMAZON BEST SELLER (Ancient Civilizations)Book 2 in the Blood of Ra TrilogyIn the heart-pounding sequel to M. Sasinowski's award-winning Heir of Ra, Alyssa's wit and resolve--and sanity--are put to the test once again.Alyssa thought her fight was over. She was wrong.The memories come unbidden.Plagued by visions from the past, Alyssa struggles to discern myth from reality.Desperate to uncover the truth about her ancestry and her mother's tragic disappearance, Alyssa must reunite with old friends--and old foes--to discover that her only hope lies in a secret world, hidden in plain sight.Praise for the Blood of Ra Trilogy:"fast-paced and enthralling... marvelous plot... thought-provoking and ingenious... well-written and engaging story... Heir of Ra is most highly recommended." -Readers' Favorite (5/5 Stars)"Sasinowski creates captivating action and an empowered central character... engaging adventure... combining fantasy, history, mystery, and a touch of romance." -Kirkus Reviews"A thrilling adventure for explorers of all ages." -Bestsellersworld.com

Being a teenager is hard enough, but when your dad is an Alpha werelion it complicates matters even more. Victoria doesn’t feel like she fully fits in anywhere and things become more unsteady when she meets the new werelion in her dad’s pride, Brandon. Is there a way she can alter her genes to gain the ability to shift, or will she learn to accept who she is?

A new hero emerges to save Dematr from destruction in this sequel to the Pillars of Reality series from the New York Times–bestselling author.For centuries, the Great Guilds conspired to keep Dematr unchanged. The Mechanics Guild kept secret the technology for steam locomotion, rifles, and far-talkers, leaving most people to live in a world of oil lamps, crossbows, and horse cavalry, while the Mages treated all others as if they were nothing—until Master Mechanic Mari, dragon slayer and pirate queen, and Master of Mages Alain raised an army to free their world.Kira of Pacta Servanda, Mari and Alain’s daughter, has known since childhood that she would always live in the shadow of her heroic parents. But then the world of Dematr learned that a new kind of ship had left the far-distant world of Urth. The ship would take just ten years to reach Dematr. But for what purpose? Kira is sixteen when the ship from Urth arrives—and she discovers that her world still needed heroes.

Being a teenager is hard enough, but when your dad is an Alpha werelion it complicates matters even more. Victoria doesn’t feel like she fully fits in anywhere and things become more unsteady when she meets the new werelion in her dad’s pride, Brandon. Is there a way she can alter her genes to gain the ability to shift, or will she learn to accept who she is?

The legacy of Mari and Alain blazes ahead in this brand-new sequel to The Pillars of Reality series.The Great Guilds had conspired for centuries to keep Dematr unchanged. The Mechanics Guild kept secret the technolgy for steam locomotion, rifles, and far-talkers, leaving most people to live in a world of oil lamps, crossbows, and horse cavalry, while the Mages treated all others as if they were nothing — until Master Mechanic Mari, dragon slayer and pirate queen, and Master of Mages Alain raised the army of the new day to free their world.Kira of Pacta Servanda, the daughter of the two greatest heroes of her world, was six years old the day she stood on a battlement in Dorcastle, kept safe from the nearby crowds by bodyguards as she stared up at a statue of her mother. As the morning sun cast the shadow of Mari’s statue over Kira, she realized that she would spend the rest of her life in that shade.Then the world of Dematr learned that a new kind of ship had left the far-distant world of Urth. The ship would take just 10 years to cover the immense distances between stars. Of all the colony worlds, the ship was coming to Dematr. But for what purpose? Kira was 16 when the ship from Urth arrived, and she discovered that her world still needed heroes.

The legacy of Mari and Alain blazes ahead in this brand-new sequel to the hit Audible original series The Pillars of Reality. The world of Dematr had been locked unchanging for centuries by the Great Guilds, most people living in a world of oil lamps, crossbows, and horse cavalry, the Mechanics reserving to themselves the technology for steam locomotives, rifles, and far-talkers while the Mages treated all others as if they were nothing - until Master Mechanic Mari, dragon slayer and pirate queen, and Master of Mages Alain raised the army of the new day to free their world. Kira of Pacta Servanda, the daughter of the two greatest heroes of her world, was six years old the day she stood on a battlement in Dorcastle, staring up at a statue of her mother while surrounded by bodyguards who fenced Kira off from the nearby crowds. As the morning sun cast the shadow of Mari's statue over Kira, she realized that she would spend the rest of her life in that shade. Then the world of Dematr learned that a new kind of ship had left the far-distant world of Urth. The ship would take only 10 years to cover the immense distances between stars. Of all the colony worlds, the ship was coming to Dematr. But for what purpose? Kira was 16 when the ship from Urth arrived, and she discovered that her world still needed heroes.

From the award winning author of Sir Laurence Dies comes this epic fantasy tale, the 3rd book in his Osirian series.The Songs of the Osirian fall silent.At the twilight of Ra’s rule, he sent his daughter, Sekhmet, to punish mankind. But her blood-lust became uncontrollable. The Osirian pleaded with Ra to stop her. He filled the Nile River with beer mixed in pomegranate juice. Sekhmet, mistaking it for blood, drank it all. Tricked and drunk, she recognised too late the betrayal. So, Sekhmet gave up the slaughter and in grief, Ra locked her in the void, never to return.But now, Ra is gone. The Osirian defending mankind dwindle, their power fading. As Sam and Akhet work to unravel the Dark Lord Beast’s plan, it leads them to Sekhmet. The forces of light must fight to stop her from rising again, or the balance of power may shift to Beast’s unearthly hands…

TWO WORLDS. A SPY RING. CHARACTERS AND EVENTS FROM THE PAST COME TO LIFE. A FRIENDSHIP THAT DEFIES TIME..Mary Grayson Pratt, a typical middle schooler, is bored with sightseeing with her parents in historic Boston. But the journey Mary takes into the past goes well beyond sightseeing. Mary is plunged into the center of the excitement and intrigue of the American Revolution. How did she get there? How will she find her way home? The meaning and impact of true friendship, loss, fear of the unknown, and experiencing the truths of history, are all important challenges Mary must face on her journey. Significant social and family issues relevant to middle schoolers are integral parts of the narrative. Mary's story takes her through a labyrinth of new customs, secrets shared in attics, efforts for the cause of freedom, and explosive events. That story holds the reader while she is learning history through immersion rather than a textbook. How Mary’s story gets resolved carries the reader into a world of historical tumult and human connections that span time. Daughter of Liberty is presented complete in Part One and Part Two.

TWO WORLDS. A SPY RING. CHARACTERS AND EVENTS FROM THE PAST COME TO LIFE. A FRIENDSHIP THAT DEFIES TIME..Mary Grayson Pratt, a typical middle schooler, is bored with sightseeing with her parents in historic Boston. But the journey Mary takes into the past goes well beyond sightseeing. Mary is plunged into the center of the excitement and intrigue of the American Revolution. How did she get there? How will she find her way home? The meaning and impact of true friendship, loss, fear of the unknown, and experiencing the truths of history, are all important challenges Mary must face on her journey. Significant social and family issues relevant to middle schoolers are integral parts of the narrative. Mary's story takes her through a labyrinth of new customs, secrets shared in attics, efforts for the cause of freedom, and explosive events. That story holds the reader while she is learning history through immersion rather than a textbook. How Mary's story gets resolved carries the reader into a world of historical tumult and human connections that span time. Daughter of Liberty is presented complete in Part One and Part Two.

In the darkest days of WWII, nine-year-old Ria is determined that her mother give birth in a home filled with light. Despite the cold, harsh winter, German occupying forces have cut the supply of electricity to civilians all over the Netherlands. Now the whole population must scrounge for wood to heat their dwellings and make what light they can with the few available candles. At home in Friesland, Ria's father is in hiding. Her closest friend, Rachel, and her family have been taken away because they are Jewish. The local mayor is a Nazi sympathizer. And Ria's mother is about to have a baby and is afraid to give birth in a cold, dark house. Ria knows the risks, but she is determined to find a way to bring light into her family's home in time for the baby's arrival. Her bold plan may place others in danger, but, in carrying it out, Ria learns something that has the power to save lives.