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In this dark fantasy adventure, journey to the Skovos Isles and uncover their mysteries: a lost expedition of mages, a dangerous monster, and a boiling political conflict—the official prequel to Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred.An ancient brotherhood of mages and wizards sworn to defend humanity against evil is on the brink of destruction.Their last good chance at survival is to journey to the far-off Skovos Isles and uncover the fate of a long-lost expedition sent to unlock a vault hidden deep within its lands.But what awaits them is more than they bargained for. The Amazon warriors who call Skovos home face two dangerous threats: the rumblings of a disquieted public, and an undead creature attacking them from all sides.The leader of the mages, Lorath, and Captain Adreona of the Amazons must band together in an unlikely alliance to unlock these mysteries . . . or else the mortal realm may be in terrible danger.

With Inarius fallen to Lilith and enemies closing in, Reverend Mother Prava turns to Sanctuary's religions to chart her own path forward. Join her in this stunningly illustrated compendium of theological lore from Blizzard Entertainment's Diablo (R) universe. Following the Cathedral of Light's unexpected defeat in the Burning Hells, Reverend Mother Prava has returned to Kyovashad broken, with doubt clouding her mind. Lacking guidance from her patron, the Reverend Mother turns to scholarly pursuits as she heals her body and soul, learning all she can from Sanctuary's varied denominations... even as a corruptive force begins to grow from within her own. Direct from the Diablo (R) development team and award-winning author Matthew J. Kirby, this immersive tome with dazzling, all-new illustrations showcases the belief systems that have taken root in Sanctuary over eons. From the Cathedral of Light to the cult of the Triune, Prava's exploration reveals how the power of faith can steer one's destiny, or that of all humanity.

Crash-landed on a desolate planet lightyears from Earth, sixteen-year-old Jessica Mathers must unravel the mystery of the destruction all around her-and the questionable intentions of a familiar stranger. Pulse-pounding YA science fiction from award-winning author Matthew J. Kirby.For Jessica Mathers, teleportation and planetary colonization in deep space aren't just hypotheticals-they're real. They're also the very real reason her scientist parents left her behind six years ago. Now she is about to be reunited with them, forced to leave behind everyone she knows and loves, to join their research assignment on Carver 1061c, a desolate, post-extinction planet almost 14 lightyears from Earth. Teleportation is safe and routine in the year 2198, but something seems to have gone very, very wrong. Jessica wakes up in an empty, and utterly destroyed, landing unit from the DS Theseus, the ship where she was supposed to rendezvous with her parents. But Jessica isn't on the Theseus orbiting Carver 1061c. The lander seems to have crashed on the planet's surface. Its corridors are empty and covered in bloody handprints; the machines are silent and dark. And outside, in the alien dirt, are the carefully, and recently, marked graves of strangers. Questions of self-determination and survival collide in this expertly crafted science fiction novel from Edgar Award-winning author Matthew J. Kirby. Kirby builds spine-tingling tension page-by-page in this imaginative and haunting story that spans both space and time.

A 2024 Edgar Award Nominee!Survival and self-determination collide in this haunting, pulse-pounding science fiction novel from Edgar Award–winning author Matthew J. Kirby that spans both space and time.“An intense, read-in-one-sitting kind of ride.″—Kirkus, starred review 2199. Deep-space exploration is a reality and teleportation is routine. But this time something has gone very, very wrong. Seventeen-year-old Jessica Mathers wakes up in a lander that’s crashed onto the surface of Carver 1061c, a desolate, post-extinction planet fourteen light-years from Earth. The planet she was supposed to be viewing from a ship orbiting far above.The corridors of the empty lander are covered in bloody hand prints; the machines are silent and dark. And outside, in the alien dirt, there are fresh graves carefully marked with names she doesn’t recognize. Now Jessica must unravel the mystery of the destruction all around her—and the questionable intentions of a familiar stranger.

Discover the epic adventure of legendary viking Geirmund Hel-hide in this new novel set in the world of Assassin's Creed Valhalla.Norway, Mid-9th century.The Viking attacks and invasions are shattering England's kingdoms.Born into a royal lineage of Norwegian kings, Geirmund Hel-hide sets out for adventure to prove his worth as a Viking and a warrior.A perilous journey across the sea brings him into contact with a being out of myth and grants him a mysterious ring that promises both great power and bitter betrayal.As Geirmund rises in the ranks of King Guthrum's legendary army, he will have to use all his cunning to face the many dangers of a land ravaged by war . . .Fighting alongside his band of loyal warriors, his path will soon lead him into a conflict as old as the gods themselves.

The Horadrim must journey to the Skovos Isles to discover the fate of a long-lost expedition in this official prequel novel to Diablo: Lord of Hatred.In a world culled by Malthael’s Reaping, the Horadric order—humanity’s only hope—strugglesto gain a foothold. Within the dimming lands of Sanctuary, evils rise from all corners, and though the Horadrim are used to facing down the darkest spawn of the Burning Hells, they are far less prepared for the depravity arising within their fellow men. But as Lorath, Donan, and Tyrael seek justice and a path forward, the Horadrim’s numbers have dwindled, leaving humanity vulnerable.Hoping to strengthen the order, Tyrael and the two mages set sail to Skovos, where Sho-Ren and four other Horadrim were sent years ago to establish diplomatic relations with the Askari . . . and were never heard from again. Though the risk is great, the chance of reclaiming kin—as well as the Horadric vault hidden deep within the heart of the isles—remains too great an opportunity to pass up.At first glance, Skovos appears to have escaped the devastation so many others faced in the wake of the Reaping. But as the Horadrim attempt to ally with the Askari and their rulers, it becomes clear that all is not right on their shores. To gain the trust of the Amazon warriors, Lorath seeks the aid of their captain, Adreona. The Askari leader does not trust the mysterious mainlander, though—not while her soldiers are under constant threat of the Drowned and can ill afford distractions.To save both their peoples, Lorath and Adreona must learn to battle together against not only the perils before them . . . but also those lurking just beneath the surface.

Amid the restless evil of Sanctuary, only the Horadrim-an ancient order of heroes and scholars-wield the knowledge needed to light the way for humanity. In the Book of Lorath, join Lorath Nahr, one of the last of the dwindling Horadrim, on a journey through Sanctuary's most powerful relics and the stories behind them. It is Lorath's hope that this volume will preserve his knowledge for all time . . . and pass it down to those who will inherit the fight against the Prime Evils.Direct from the Diablo (R) development team and award-winning author Matthew J. Kirby, this immersive, must-have compendium with all-new illustrations showcases the artifacts that have often been-and might yet be-the key to tipping the fate of the world.

In Sanctuary, knowledge can often be the deciding factorbetween utter defeat and hard-won victory. Now fans of Diablo® can seizethese ancient—and sometimes, forbidden—truths with Horadric Vault: The CompleteCollection. This unmatched boxed set includes stunningly illustrated artifactsincluding . . .BOOK OFCAIN•             Delvedeeper into the dark medieval world of Diablo® as Deckard Cain of the Horadrimshares history and lore about the angelic and demonic beings that wage constantwar with one another.BOOK OFTYRAEL•             JoinTyrael, the renowned champion and former archangel of the High Heavens, as hereveals secrets about the history of Sanctuary, the evil threats that yet facehumankind, and his decision to join the ranks of humanity as a mortal, in thisstunning tome.BOOK OFADRIA•             Poreover the mysterious witch Adria’s instructional guide showing the ways offorbidden magic and arcane knowledge about the demons, beasts, risen dead, andangels that roam the dark, dangerous world of Sanctuary and the realms beyond,in this breathtaking bestiary.BOOK OFLORATH•             Makeyour stand against the darkness with Lorath Nahr of the Horadrim as he journeysthrough Sanctuary’s most powerful relics that have often been—and might yetbe—the key to tipping the fate of the world, in this must-have reliquary.Whether readers are facing the grim world of Diablo® for thefirst time, or are eager to re-immerse themselves in the terror, these detailedand beautifully crafted tomes are the perfect companions to guide travelerssafely through Sanctuary. Lift the lamp of knowledge against the gatheringdark, and let the voices of Sanctuary guide your path.