Fantasy fiction

  • White dragon, [The]

    Creator

    McCaffrey, Anne

    Abstract

    Continuing the saga of Pern and its dragonriders, this is the story of Jaxom and his dragon Ruth. As Jaxom nears manhood and his confirmation as Lord of Ruatha Hold approaches, he finds it difficult to get people to take him seriously. Tired of his boring life, Lord Jaxom decides to secretly train his extraordinary dragon to take part in the desperate battles of dragons and their riders against the Threadfall that periodically threatens their planet.

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  • Nerilka's story and The Coelura

    Creator

    McCaffrey, Anne

    Abstract

    Nerilka's story tells of a great plague which devastates the planet Pern and how Nerilka escapes to use her medical skill in another community. The second story is of Caissa and her pursuit of the mysterious Coelura.

    Publisher (Source)

    London : Bamtam, 1987

    London : Bantam, 1987

    Victoria Park, Western Australia

    Association for the Blind of Western Australia

    Not specified
  • Maskerade : Discworld, book 18

    Creator

    Pratchett, Terry

    Abstract

    Discworld's greatest witches, Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg, visit Ankh Morpork's Opera House where dying the death on stage is more than just a metaphor and where an evil mastermind lures innocent young sopranos to their destiny.

    Publisher (Source)

    London : Victor Gollancz, 1995

    London : Victor Gollancz, 1995

    Victoria Park, Western Australia

    Association for the Blind of Western Australia

    Not specified
  • Green thoughts and other strange tales.

    Creator

    Collier, John

    Abstract

    The orchid was among the effects of his friend who had come to a lonely and mysterious death on the expedition. From `A science fiction argosy'.

    Publisher (Source)

    London : Gollancz, 1972

    London : Gollancz, 1972

    Victoria Park, Western Australia

    Association for the Blind of Western Australia

    Not specified
  • Good omens : the nice and accurate prophecies of Agnes Nutter, witch.

    Creator

    Pratchett, Terry

    Abstract

    The comic adventures of Crowley, Hell's most approachable demon, and his old friend Aziraphale, a genuine angel and bookshop owner, as they attempt to stop Armageddon and track down the Antichrist, a likeable eleven year old boy.

    Publisher (Source)

    London : Gollancz, 1990

    London : Gollancz, 1990

    Victoria Park, Western Australia

    Association for the Blind of Western Australia

    Not specified
  • Wyrd Sisters

    Creator

    Pratchett, Terry.

    Abstract

    The sixth Discworld novel, Wyrd Sisters features three witches: Granny Weatherwax; Nanny Ogg, matriarch of a large tribe of Oggs and owner of the most evil cat in the world; and Magrat Garlick, the junior witch, who firmly believes in occult jewelry, covens, and bubbling cauldrons, much to the annoyance of the other two.

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  • On the night of the seventh moon

    Creator

    Holt, Victoria

    Abstract

    Helena is rescued from the forest mists by a young horseman, and her heart is held captive by this mysterious young man.

    Publisher (Source)

    North Sydney

    Australian Listening Library

    Not specified
  • Knife of dreams : The Wheel of time ; [bk. 11]

    Creator

    Jordan, Robert

    Abstract

    As the very fabric of reality wears thin all portents indicate that Tarmon Gai'don, the Last Battle, is imminent - and Rand al'Thor must ready himself to confront the Dark One. But Rand must first negotiate a truce with the Seanchan armies, as their forces increasingly sap his strength. Perrin has made his own desperate truce with the Seanchan - he would deal with the Dark One himself to save his wife Faile from the Shaido. Book 11 in the Wheel of Time series.

    Publisher (Source)

    Victoria Park, W.A.

    Association for the Blind of W.A.

    Not specified
  • The fires of heaven

    Creator

    Jordan, Robert

    Abstract

    The Chosen are free and already planning for the Great Day of Return, when the Dark One will walk the Earth again. And their thoughts and plots turn inevitably to the capture of the Dragon Reborn.

    Publisher (Source)

    London : Orbit, 1993

    Victoria Park, W.A.

    Association for the Blind of W.A.

    Not specified
  • Winter's heart

    Creator

    Jordan, Robert

    Abstract

    Book nine of the "Wheel of Time" series. Rand is on the run with Min, but his destination is a mystery to Cadsuane. The White Tower is shaken to the core when Egwene and the rebels appear suddenly outside the walls.

    Publisher (Source)

    Victoria Park, W.A.

    Association for the Blind of W.A.

    Not specified