Siege of the Seven Sins

Siege of the Seven Sins
Author: Emily Colin
Publisher: Black Orchid Books
Total Pages: 312
Release: 2023-07-10
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1961469030

In a world on the brink of war, love is the deadliest battle. Rogue assassins Eva Marteinn and Ari Westergaard have escaped the restrictive world of the Commonwealth, but the battle is far from over. Eva is the formidable weapon the Commonwealth wants, and they’ll stop at nothing to get her back. Plus Eva is keeping a devastating secret from Ari: the victory against the Commonwealth the two have been fighting for is doomed to break their hearts. For years, Ari has seen Eva as his temptation and his secret, his virtue and his sin. Now that they’re finally free, he wants what he’s been craving—to start a new life with her. Only one thing stands in his way: her ability to control the new powers that have grown even stronger as she nears the rebel stronghold. When Ari and Eva join the rebellion, Ari must find a place in a new society that sees him as nothing more than a Commonwealth murderer. Meanwhile Eva faces an impossible decision. She can be the face of a revolution and cast aside the boy she loves, or she can abandon everything she’s fought for to stand by his side. Can Eva find a way to fight for freedom without sacrificing her heart? Author's Note If you can’t resist fierce girls with swords, infuriating guys with hearts of gold, a plot that twists and turns when you least expect it, and star-crossed lovers who fight to the death by each other’s sides, then this is the book for you. WINNER of the 2022 Silver IPPY Award in Young Adult Fiction FINALIST for the 2020 Foreword INDIES Award in Young Adult Fiction WINNER of the 2022 Gold Moonbeam Award for Best Book Series With the propulsive action and addictive romance of Shatter Me, the high-stakes twists-and-turns of The Hunger Games, and the fantastical world-building of From Blood and Ash, this second book in the award-winning, slow-burn, romantic dystopian fantasy Seven Sins series will pull you in, break your heart, and never let you go. “This is easily one of the best books I've ever read. Siege of the Seven Sins has it all—heart-stopping action, breathtaking characters, high stakes, and a thrilling story, all wrapped up in beautiful prose.”— Madeline Dyer, SIBA-award-winning author of the Untamed series “Thrilling, heart-wrenching, and blood-pumping.”— Karissa Laurel, author of the Stormbourne Chronicles “A series everyone should know about.”—M. Lynn, USA Today bestselling author of The Queens of the Fae series

Sacrifice of the Seven Sins

Sacrifice of the Seven Sins
Author: Emily Colin
Publisher: Black Orchid Books
Total Pages: 43
Release: 2023-07-10
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1961469049

In a ruthless world where love is a death sentence, one boy must choose between his heart and his duty. When Ari Westergaard first encounters the fierce Eva Marteinn, she stands resolute as she reluctantly condemns a man to death. Her bravery captivates him...and captures his heart. But in the oppressive Commonwealth, where even friendship is a capital offense, Ari must bury his growing attraction deep within. As Ari grapples with his forbidden emotions, his childhood friend Gentian's compassion for the weak puts them both in peril. Caught between loyalty and the law, Ari makes a dangerous choice that seals their fates forever. Discover the gripping prequel to the Seven Sins series, where love is the deadliest sin of all. Author's Note Experience the dramatic opening scene of Sword of the Seven Sins from Ari's point of view! This novella can be read as a prequel or after Sword. Fans of Divergent and Fourth Wing will love this twisty, fast-paced dystopian romantasy series. Praise for the Seven Sins Series WINNER, North Carolina Indie Author Award for Young Adult Fiction WINNER, Silver IPPY Award for YA Fiction WINNER, Gold Moonbeam Award for Best Book Series 2x FINALIST, Foreword INDIES Award in YA Fiction SHORTLISTED, Manly Wade Wellman Award for Science Fiction and Fantasy "A series everyone should know about." —M. Lynn, USA Today bestselling author of The Queens of the Fae series

Star Trek: Seven Deadly Sins

Star Trek: Seven Deadly Sins
Author: Margaret Clark
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 498
Release: 2010-03-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 143912342X

PRIDE. GREED. ENVY. WRATH. LUST. GLUTTONY. SLOTH. The Seven Deadly Sins delineate the path to a person’s downfall, the surest way to achieve eternal damnation. But there is a way out, a way to reclaim salvation: blame it on the demons—taunting you, daring you to embrace these sins—and you shall be free. The painful truth is that these impulses live inside all ofus, inside all sentient beings. But alas, one person’s sin may be anotherbeing’s virtue. The pride of the Romulan Empire is laid bare in "The First Peer," by Dayton Ward and Kevin Dilmore. A Ferengi is measured by his acquisition of profit. "Reservoir Ferengi," by David A. McIntee, depicts the greed that drives that need. The Cardassians live in a resource-poor system, surrounded by neighbors whohave much more. The envy at the heart of Cardassian drive is "The Slow Knife,"by James Swallow. The Klingons have tried since the time of Kahless to harness their wrath withan honor code, but they haven’t done so, as evidenced in "The Unhappy Ones,"by Keith R.A. DeCandido. Humans’ darkest impulses run free in the Mirror Universe. "Freedom Angst," by Britta Burdett Dennison, illustrates the lust that drives many there. The Borg’s desire to add to their perfection is gluttonous and deadly in "Revenant," by Marc D. Giller. To be a Pakled is to live to up to the ideal of sloth in "Work Is Hard," by Greg Cox.

Storm of the Seven Sins

Storm of the Seven Sins
Author: Emily Colin
Publisher: Black Orchid Books
Total Pages: 365
Release: 2024-02-13
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1961469065

In a world poisoned by revenge, love is the only salvation. Now bonded as skúma and familiar, Eva and Ari can read each other’s minds—and hearts. They’re an unbeatable warrior pair, and now that they’ve confessed their love for each other, their path forward should be clear…together. But the Executor’s disappearance has driven a wedge between them. Eva’s more determined than ever to march against the Commonwealths and put an end to the man she despises. And much as he would like to see the Executor dead, uniting the Houses comes at a price that Ari’s not willing to pay. When a strike against the Brotherhood stronghold sends the resistance into chaos, Ari and Eva find themselves on opposite sides of a deadly conflict. As Eva’s newfound powers spiral out of control, and Ari faces unexpected revelations, the rift between them widens. In a world beset by shifting loyalties and awakening magic, the two must face the possibility of a future apart if they want to survive and bring the Commonwealths down. Author's Note If Fourth Wing and Divergent had a love child, it would be this series. Can’t resist fierce girls with swords, infuriating guys with hearts of gold, a plot that twists and turns when you least expect it, and star-crossed lovers who fight to the death by each other’s sides? Then this is the series for you.

Sword of the Seven Sins

Sword of the Seven Sins
Author: Emily Colin
Publisher: Black Orchid Books
Total Pages: 329
Release: 2023-07-09
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1961469014

In a world ruled by sin, love is a dangerous game. Tech prodigy Eva is resigned to life in the Commonwealth, as long as she's behind a computer screen. To her horror, the Priests Choose her to train as a bellator, one of the Commonwealth's enforcers. She's eerily good at it. If only she weren't taunted at every turn by her deadly mentor, Ari, to whom she's bound by a blood oath. She's falling for the magnetic Ari, but in the Commonwealth, love is punishable by death. Thrown into the life of a bellator, Eva is no longer a sheep of the Commonwealth, but a wolf, learning to patrol and kill. Her inexplicable strengths make her a top bellator, drawing unwanted attention. Meanwhile, as she and Ari train together, their antagonism becomes grudging respect. But the more time they spend together, the harder it is for Eva to resist the lure of his green eyes, his grace and power with a sword, and the charm beneath the sarcastic front he shows the world. Things take a treacherous turn when a heated night in the woods reveals a dangerous secret—Ari has loved Eva for years. Their feelings put their lives at risk, but their love is too powerful to deny. Meanwhile, Eva's mysterious physical gifts heighten to a terrifying degree. Soon, Ari uncovers a secret that could take down the Commonwealth itself. Will Eva set aside her fears and fight for freedom with the boy she loves, knowing it might destroy them both? Author's Note If you love fierce girls with swords, infuriating guys with hearts of gold, forbidden love between a mentor and apprentice who can’t keep their hands off each other, and star-crossed lovers who fight to the death by each other’s sides, then this is the book for you. WINNER of the 2021 North Carolina Indie Author Award in Young Adult Fiction FINALIST for the 2020 Foreword INDIES Award in Young Adult Fiction SHORTLISTED for the The Manly Wade Wellman Award for Science Fiction and Fantasy WINNER of the 2022 Gold Moonbeam Award for Best Book Series With the propulsive action and addictive romance of Shatter Me, the high-stakes twists-and-turns of The Hunger Games, and the fantastical world-building of From Blood and Ash, this first book in the award-winning, slow-burn, romantic dystopian fantasy Seven Sins series will pull you in, break your heart, and never let you go. “I couldn’t stop reading. This is the best book I’ve read in a long time.” —Michelle MacQueen, author of We Thought We Were Invincible, for YA Books Central “Powerful, hopeful, sexy, and unsettling.” —Heidi Ayarbe, award-winning author of Freeze Frame “Sizzling hot and exploding with tension.”—Lisa Amowitz, award-winning author of Breaking Glass “An absolutely mind-blowing, spine-tingling, action-packed extravaganza…an electrifying, imaginative, phenomenally well-written book.” —Emerald Book Reviews

Sword of the Seven Sins

Sword of the Seven Sins
Author: Emily Colin
Publisher: Seven Sins Series
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-06-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9781961469006

In a society governed by the code of the Seven Sins, love is forbidden - so falling for her mentor will force Eva to make an impossible choice...

Shadows of the Seven Sins

Shadows of the Seven Sins
Author: Emily Colin
Publisher: Black Orchid Books
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2023-07-10
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1961469057

Cordelia Navarro was born to blood and sacrifice. She was also born to love cherry puff pastries, especially the ones from Dev Adelman’s family’s bakery on the City Road… So begins the spellbinding short story collection set in the world of the award-winning Seven Sins series, from the New York Times bestselling author of Sword of the Seven Sins. In the oppressive Commonwealth, where defying the High Priests and the vicious Bellatorum warriors means execution or exile, people live and die by the Seven Deadly Sins. In the world beyond the Commonwealth’s borders, an ancient species fights for the right to survive. In one society, love is punishable by death. In the other, royal blood dictates marriage. In both, no laws can govern the heart. Enter the thrilling world of the Seven Sins in these interconnected short stories. Two childhood friends, one shape-shifting royalty and one a baker’s son, secretly fall in love. When his family suffers a horrible tragedy, he convinces her to use her influence to go to war. But is he acting out of love, or revenge? When a teen in the Commonwealth spies his best friend, Ari, kissing a girl, he knows the punishment for Ari is death. In that moment, he realizes something else: he is in love with Ari. When a band of bellators passes nearby, Gentian risks his own life to keep Ari’s secret. But can he protect the lovers from certain death? A boy the Commonwealth’s bellators have always underestimated uses his unique knowledge to aid the rebellion—and changes the course of history. In the pages of this gripping collection, dive deeper into the stories of your favorite characters from the Seven Sins series and meet new ones. Discover dark secrets they've been hiding. And witness the courage of rebels who risk their lives again and again for love, justice, and freedom. Praise for the Seven Sins Series WINNER of the 2021 North Carolina Indie Author Award in Young Adult Fiction WINNER of the Gold IPPY Award in Young Adult Fiction FINALIST for the 2020 & 2021 Foreword INDIES Award in Young Adult Fiction SHORTLISTED for The Manly Wade Wellman Award for Science Fiction and Fantasy WINNER of the 2022 Gold Moonbeam Award for Best Book Series “I couldn’t stop reading. This is the best book I’ve read in a long time.” —Michelle MacQueen, author of We Thought We Were Invincible, for YA Books Central “Powerful, hopeful, sexy, and unsettling.” —Heidi Ayarbe, award-winning author of Freeze Frame “Sizzling hot and exploding with tension.”—Lisa Amowitz, award-winning author of Breaking Glass “An absolutely mind-blowing, spine-tingling, action-packed extravaganza…an electrifying, imaginative, phenomenally well-written book.” —Emerald Book Reviews With the propulsive action and addictive romance of Shatter Me, the high-stakes twists-and-turns of The Hunger Games, and the fantastical world-building of From Blood and Ash, the award-winning, slow-burn, romantic dystopian fantasy Seven Sins series will pull you in, break your heart, and never let you go.

The Memory Thief

The Memory Thief
Author: Emily Colin
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2012-08-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0345535588

In Emily Colin’s exquisite debut novel, perfect for the fans of Kristin Hannah, one man’s vow to his wife sparks a remarkable journey that tests the pull of memory and reaffirms the bonds of love. Before Madeleine Kimble’s mountaineer husband, Aidan, climbs Mount McKinley’s south face, he makes her a solemn vow: I will come back to you. But late one night, Maddie gets the devastating news that Aidan has died in an avalanche, leaving her to care for their son—a small boy with a very big secret. The call comes from J.C., Aidan’s best friend and fellow climber, whose grief is seasoned with survivor’s guilt . . . and something more. J.C. has loved Maddie for years, but he never wanted his chance with her to come at so terrible a cost. Across the country, Nicholas Sullivan wakes from a motorcycle crash with his memory wiped clean. Yet his dreams are haunted by visions of a mysterious woman and a young boy, neither of whom he has ever met. Convinced that these strangers hold the answers he seeks, Nicholas leaves everything behind to find them. What he discovers will require a leap of faith that will change all of their lives forever. “Dazzlingly original and as haunting as a dream, Emily Colin’s mesmerizing debut explores the way memory, love, and great loss bind our lives together in ways we might never expect. From its audacious opening to its knockout last pages, I was enthralled.”—Caroline Leavitt, New York Times bestselling author of Pictures of You “In The Memory Thief, love itself is a character, able to transcend all natural boundaries to find its way home, or learn to let go. Emily Colin writes about loss with heartbreaking conviction, and yet there is a knowing sweetness at the core of this richly emotional tale. Here is a lovely, self-assured debut from a writer to watch.”—Joshilyn Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of A Grown-Up Kind of Pretty

Revelation

Revelation
Author:
Publisher: Canongate Books
Total Pages: 60
Release: 1999-01-01
Genre: Bibles
ISBN: 0857861018

The final book of the Bible, Revelation prophesies the ultimate judgement of mankind in a series of allegorical visions, grisly images and numerological predictions. According to these, empires will fall, the "Beast" will be destroyed and Christ will rule a new Jerusalem. With an introduction by Will Self.