Paolo Barbieri Livres

A crepuscular world, one that awakens when the curtain of night blankets over humanity. It is a world of magic, of inspiration, of sheer wondrous marvel, as the mundane takes life and becomes something more. Night is the time of the fairies.

Magic is dangerous—but love is more dangerous still. When sixteen-year-old Tessa Gray travels to England to find her brother during Queen Victoria's reign, she encounters a terrifying world in London’s Downworld, populated by vampires, warlocks, and other supernatural beings. The Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to eliminating demons, strive to maintain order in this chaos. Captured by the Dark Sisters, members of a secret organization called The Pandemonium Club, Tessa discovers she is a Downworlder with a rare ability: the power to transform into another person at will. The Magister, the shadowy leader of the Club, seeks to exploit her power. Alone and pursued, Tessa finds refuge with the Shadowhunters of the London Institute, who promise to help her find her brother if she aids them with her abilities. She becomes captivated by two best friends: James, whose delicate beauty conceals a dark secret, and Will, whose sharp wit and unpredictable nature keep others at a distance—except for Tessa. As they delve into a sinister plot threatening the Shadowhunters, Tessa realizes she may have to choose between rescuing her brother and assisting her new friends in saving the world, discovering that love may be the most perilous magic of all.

The international bestselling series with over 5 million copies sold in the U.S. alone! They have always scared him in the past—the Rangers, with their dark cloaksand shadowy ways. The villagers believe the Rangers practice magic that makes them invisible to ordinary people. And now 15-year-old Will, always small for his age, has been chosen as a Ranger's apprentice. What he doesn't yet realize is that the Rangers are the protectors of the kingdom. Highly trained in the skills of battle and surveillance, they fight the battles before the battles reach the people. And as Will is about to learn, there is a large battle brewing. The exiled Morgarath, Lord of the Mountains of Rain and Night, is gathering his forces for an attack on the kingdom. This time, he will not be denied. . . . Here is the fantasy adventure that launched the Ranger's Apprentice series, an epic story of heroes and villains that has become an international phenomenon. Perfect for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings, T.H. White’s The Sword in the Stone, Christopher Paolini’s Eragon series, and George R. R. Martin’s Game of Thrones / A Song of Ice and Fire series.