Zelos and Ado’s hopes for a quick and easy journey are dashed when Solas, a powerful Observer from another world, tasks them with venturing into the mountains to slay a dragon, retrieve its life energy, and use that energy to help revive Alphia Magus, the Dark God.Defeating a dragon is a tall order at the best of times, though—and this is no ordinary dragon. What’s it going to take for Zelos and Ado to get out of this one?Back in Santor, a potion-making session gone awry re...

"Symmes's Theory of Concentric Spheres" explores the intriguing ideas of John Cleves Symmes, who proposed a radical view of the Earth’s structure. Symmes theorized that the Earth is hollow and consists of concentric spheres, each with its own atmosphere and possibly life. This concept captivated the imagination of many during its time, leading to various explorations and discussions about the possibility of inner worlds. The book delves into the scientific and philosophical implications of...

Symmes's Theory of Concentric Spheres is a visionary anthology that delves into the perplexing yet inviting realm of hollow Earth theories, culminating in James McBride's exploration of John Cleves Symmes's lifelong hypothesis. This collection weaves a tapestry of literary narratives and speculative musings, capturing the spirit of curiosity that defined an era of both scientific speculation and creative expression. Readers undoubtedly journey through intricate imaginary worlds crafted wit...

Having defeated the dragon ruler and settled a long-standing score with his sister, Zelos is back to his normal life in Santor. Until, that is, Alphia Magus—the Dark God—emerges out of the blue one day to walk the world once more.Zelos had been counting on that, of course...but he hadn’t prepared for it to happen so soon. How is he going to explain the presence of this ‘young’ girl in his house to visitors? And where is a middle-aged man supposed to get underwear for a naked goddes...

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Whisked right from one pain-in-the-ass job to the next, Zelos’s life’s been anything but quiet lately. Discovering an ancient city, fighting a demon, and getting ambushed by a group of heroes has only been the start of it.As he travels to Asuura, the capital of the Artom Empire, he comes across some famous figures from reufayl society—though honestly, he’d rather be done with this whole trip and go home to Santor already. Still, he may just be about to stumble across a secret that ...

Zelos is off to Solistia’s border with Metis, tasked by Creston with finding the cause of an unprecedented monster stampede in the area. And it doesn’t take him long to find what’s happening: The stampeding monsters are running from an even more terrifying swarm of cockroach monsters, led by a colossal great givleon. Worse, the givleon is on the verge of evolving into a demon lord.After scouting things out, Zelos hurries to the nearby fortified city of Slaiste to inform them of the...

Zelos has had one busy trip—but before he can rest, he has to help out with a plan to keep his fellow reincarnators safeHaving completed his mission, Zelos can finally head back home to Santor, where he plans to help Ado, Yui, Lisa, and Shakti set up new lives. But with Isalas having quickly grown dependent on Ado, there’s a risk the struggling kingdom might resort to unsavory means to bring him back. Fortunately, the group has a bold plan to keep Ado and Yui safe in their new coun...

Symmes's Theory of Concentric Spheres is an intriguing anthology that delves into the realms of speculative thought and imaginative exploration, intertwining literary styles ranging from historical essays to fictional narratives. At its core, the collection magnifies the intricate notions of hollow Earth theories, particularly the concept of concentric spheres, a theme that resonates throughout each piece. The diversity of works highlights the blend of scientific curiosity with literary cr...

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Now a Showtime limited series starring Ethan Hawke and Daveed DiggsWinner of the National Book Award for FictionFrom the bestselling author of The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store, Deacon King Kong (an Oprah Book Club pick) and The Color of Water comes the story of a young boy born a slave who joins John Brown’s antislavery crusade—and who must pass as a girl to survive.Henry Shackleford is a ...

FROM THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE HEAVEN & EARTH GROCERY STORE'A complex, ever-tightening, increasingly suspenseful web'Washington Post'Gripping'New York TimesIn the days before the Civil War, an enslaved woman named Liz Spocott escapes from her captors into the labyrinthine swamps of Maryland's eastern shore, setting loose a ...