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A Matter of Magic Best Price: $8.62 This omnibus A MATTER OF MAGIC compiles MAIRELON THE MAGICIAN and its sequel THE MAGICIAN'S...	Captives and Kings (The Thistle and the Cross #2) Authors Craig and Janet Parshall blend fascinating storytelling, excellent research, and their...	A Time of Changes I found the book well written, however I was bored. The subject matter and plotline simply did...	Wyrms A New York Times Best Book of the Year New York Times bestselling author of Ender?s...	To Reign in Hell: A Novel Best Price: $3.44 The accomplishments here are nothing short of spectacular. Imagine writing a book populated...

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