Böcker av Peter North

Unearthly Love, Unfathomable Power, A Saga of Triumph over Gods and DemonsIn a world where gods vie for dominion and darkness looms on the horizon, Lazarus Cross, once a mere mortal, now wields power that rivals the heavens. With each step, he defies the very gods who once held sway over him.Bound by an unholy pact, Lazarus and the betrayed countess, Selena Shade, unite in a perilous alliance. Their target: a malevolent necromancer whose vile machinations threaten to unleash an unstoppable undead horde upon the realm.With the help of his growing harem of beautiful and powerful women, Lazarus unearths forgotten secrets, tapping into the forbidden magics that pulse within him. With every incantation, every clash of steel, he carves his destiny on the bones of gods and men.But the path to victory is fraught with peril. To succeed, they must descend into the depths of the earth, where an ancient subterranean race holds the key to thwarting the evil goddess Sanguiana's maleficent plans.The die is cast, the battle lines drawn. In the crucible of war, Lazarus Cross will either forge a new legend or become another forgotten relic of a world teetering on the brink of annihilation. In this breathtaking blend of dark fantasy, harem romance, and progression fantasy, you'll meet demons and deities, druids and doppelgangers, vampires, shifters, ghosts, and more! Lazarus's ascension to godhood becomes a cataclysmic clash of wills, challenging the very foundations of the world.

Forbidden passions ignite and savage instincts awaken in this dark, romantic fantasy.>As Duchess Tempest Talon's menacing army from Shadowmoor advances, Lazarus faces a harrowing choice: turn the once-peaceful town into an impregnable stronghold or watch it succumb to darkness. With time running out, he seeks solace in the embrace of three powerful women-Baroness Belladonna, whose allure matches her formidable wit, the healer Aria, whose divine magic may hold the key to salvation, and the enigmatic druidic ranger, Rowan, whose mysterious nature has revealed itself in a secret power. Yet, amidst the chaos, new allies vie for Lazarus's attention. Gisele, a chillingly beautiful specter from the plane of the dead, offers a haunting gift, while Sylvia, a beguiling doppelganger, becomes anyone he needs her to be. In a world where loyalties are tested, they must unite to harness the forgotten powers of ancient gods. In this dark, romantic fantasy, the battle for love, power, and the very fate of Crimson Keep will test Lazarus and his companions. Who will prove to be the strongest ally in their quest to defeat the malevolent new goddess, Sanguiana? Prepare for a breathtaking journey filled with mystery, passion, and peril, where alliances are forged and broken, and where the line between love and bloodlust blurs.

Drawing on an ethnographic case study of alternative currency movements in Manchester, UK, this book provides an analysis of the motivations, aims, successes and failures of alternative currency networks. It also raises questions such as the contribution of the alternative currency movement to current debates about alternatives to neoliberalism.