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The first fully-illustrated comprehensive guide to Alagaësia!

Eragon's Guide to Alagaësia
by Christopher Paolini

Alagaësia comes alive in a lush and detailed look at an unforgettable magical land. From elves, dwarves, Urgals, humans, and dragons, to the natural landscape and the magic it contains, Eragon himself offers the reader an unsurpassed tour.

Brisingr Deluxe Edition
by Christopher Paolini

Following the colossal battle against the Empire's warriors on the Burning Plains, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have narrowly escaped with their lives. Still, there is more at hand for the Rider and his dragon, as Eragon finds himself bound by a tangle of promises he may not be able to keep.

Read the Brisingr Deluxe Edition review at Shurtugal.com!

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The Maze Runner
by James Dashner

“THE MAZE RUNNER . . . is a thrilling adventure that will get readers’ hearts pumping.”
-Deseret Morning News

When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his first name. He finds himself surrounded by kids who welcome him to the Glade—a large, open expanse surrounded by stone walls. All they know is that every morning the stone doors to the maze that surrounds them have opened. Every night they’ve closed tight. And every 30 days a new boy has been delivered in the lift.
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Visit TheMazeRunner.com to read free chapters, play the Missions game, watch the trailer and author video with author, James Dashner!

Discover the The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel
by Michael Scott

Discover The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series with Book I : The Alchemyst!

“Scott offers a classic fantasy . . . that will put readers on the edge of their seats as they rush to the final page. . . ”—Booklist

Nicholas Flamel lives because he has been making the elixir of life for centuries. The secret of eternal life is hidden within the Book of Abraham the Mage. In the wrong hands, it will destroy the world. If the prophecy is right, Sophie and Josh Newman are the only ones with the power to save the world as we know it.
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Also available:

The Magician : Book 2
The Sorceress : Book 3

Fallen
by Lauren Kate

"...likely candidates to replace Twilight as the next blockbuster."
-The Daily Beast (read the full article)

Ever since she can remember, Luce has been haunted by strange shapes—shadows— that she sees in corners, on ceilings, all around her. At her new school, the shadows seem stronger than ever. But there’s one bright spot—Daniel Grigori. Daniel captures Luce’s attention the moment she sees him. Luce has to find out Daniel’s secrets ...even if it kills her.

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Read an excerpt and watch the trailer at FallenBooks.com!

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