Jake Forbes

When the laboratory explodes, Edward is injured and forced to start his investigation of the Philosopher's Stone conspiracy over again, and Lieutenant Colonel Maes Hughes stumbles upon a terrifying secret.

The raid on the Devil's Nest becomes a slaughter, leaving Ed and Al forever affected by the battle. Foreign travelers, Mei and Ling, arrive from the country of Xing, searching for the Philosopher's Stone and a secret even the Elric brothers never imagined.

"In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Equipped with mechanical 'auto-mail' limbs, Edward becomes a state alchemist, seeking the one thing that can restore his and his brother's bodies...the legendary Philosopher's Stone.A diabolical trap is set for President Bradley... If he is assassinated, a power vacuum will open that Mustang and his allies...

A group of outcasts is determined to discover the alchemical secrets of Alphonse Elric's creation. Now, Ed must go into the Devil's Nest to rescue his brother and face an artificial human being called a homunculus.

"Ed and Al come face to face with the 'father' of the homunculi, who just so happens to be a dead ringer for their own father, Van Hohenheim--a resemblance too uncanny for coincidence. And later, when the allure of immortality proves to be too much for Prince Lin of Xin, he lets Greed take over ... literally!"--P. [1] of cover.

Automail engineer Winry is captured and held hostage to force Edward to do her captor's bidding. Hawkeye discovers the disturbing truth about President Bradley's son. Our heroes have fortuitous and not-so-fortuitous reunions with old friends and enemies. And multiple intrigues and double-crosses ensue as some people plot to save the world while others scheme to destroy it.

"Without a ship to sail, the Straw Hats are grounded for good. Luckily, the inhabitants of Water Seven rally together to help them out to show their appreciation. But the crew will need to set sail quickly when Vice Admiral Garp comes after them. Luffy knows all too well that he won't stand a chance if this fearsome Navy officer catches him!"--P. [4] of cover.

While at the Sohma vacation home, Tohru is caught in a whirlwind of familial strife. An angry horse attacks her. Could it be a new member of the zodiac? In a fierce argument with Akito, Kyo reveals his true feelings for Tohru. Will Akito tell Tohru about Kyo's secret crush? Plus, Akito makes a big announcement -- one that will reveal his true identity and change the Sohma family forever.