Raised a warrior in the harsh winter country, Ryo inGara has always been willing to die for his family and his tribe. When war erupts against the summer country, the prospect of death in battle seems imminent. But when his warleader leaves Ryo as a sacrifice—a tuyo—to die at the hands of their enemies, he faces a fate he never imagined.

Rosa Mandolini knows in her heart that her family are the greatest painters of magical illuminations in the city. But the eccentric Studio Mandolini has fallen on hard times and the future is no longer certain. While trying to help her family, Rosa discovers a strange magical box protected by a painted crow. But when she finds a way to open the box, she accidentally releases the Scarling, a vicious monster determined to destroy the Mandolini family at any cost.

After the Final War, after the appearance of the Bug aliens and their enforced peace, Shining Smith is still alive, still doing business from the old scrapyard bequeathed to her by her father. But Shining is now something more than human. And the scrapyard is no longer just a scrapyard, but a place full of secrets. This life she has built, while empty, is predictable and safe. Until the only friend left from her previous life shows up, dead, in the back of a scrapped Tesla warplane. Clutched in her cold fingers is a note to Shining - warning her of a coming attack.

My name is Cade Ombra, and though I currently make my living as a mercenary wonderist, I used to have a far more noble-sounding job title—until I discovered the people I worked for weren't quite as noble as I'd believed. Now I'm on the run and my only friend, a homicidal thunder mage, has invited me to join him on a suicide mission against the seven deadliest mages on the continent. Time to recruit some very bad people to help us on this job.

Stephanie Harrington had always expected to be a forest ranger on her homeworld of Meyerdahl until her parents relocated to the frontier planet of Sphinx in the far distant Star Kingdom of Manticore. It should have been the perfect new home - a virgin wilderness full of new species of every sort, just waiting to be discovered. But Sphinx is a far more dangerous place than ultra-civilized Meyerdahl, and Stephanie's explorations come to a sudden halt when her parents lay down the law: no trips into the bush without adult supervision!

For three days battle has raged in the snow around the great city of Tar Valon. In the city, a foretelling of the future is uttered. On the slopes of Dragonmount, the immense mountain that looms over the city, a child is born, an infant prophesied to change the world. That child must be found before he can be killed by the forces of the Shadow.

Eight of the nine Palm provinces of the Peninsula have been overcome by warrior sorcerers Brandin and Alberico. But the sorcerers don't know that a small band of survivors is plotting their removal. With tensions mounting, the sorcerers become increasingly at odds as each decides where his own path - and that of the land - should truly lie.

In Alorin...300 years after the genocidal Adept Wars, the realm is dying, and the blessed Adept race dies with it. One man holds the secret to reverting this decline: Bjorn van Gelderan, a dangerous and enigmatic man whose shocking betrayal three centuries past earned him a traitor's brand. It is the Adept Vestal Raine D'Lacourte's mission to learn what Bjorn knows in the hope of salvaging his race. But first he'll have to find him....

In this prequel to The Sword of Shannara, in which many details of the Four Lands' history are revealed, Druids, horrified by the misuse of magic, have eschewed it in favor of science. But Bremen the Druid studies magic, and becomes an outcast on its account. Bremen discovers that an invincible army of trolls are fast conquering all that lay to their south. Before them come the Nazgul-like Skull Bearers, disfigured and transformed Druids who have fallen prey to the dark arts.

In the ancient city-state of Gujaareh, peace is the only law. Upon its rooftops and amongst the shadows of its cobbled streets wait the Gatherers - the keepers of this peace. Priests of the dream-goddess, their duty is to harvest the magic of the sleeping mind and use it to heal, soothe . . . and kill those judged corrupt. But when a conspiracy blooms within Gujaareh's great temple, Ehiru - the most famous of the city's Gatherers - must question everything he knows.

Some of the parchment pages were the color of cream, thick and substantial, made to last many, many lifetimes. Other pages were thin and desiccated, positively yellow from age, and crackled alarmingly as Van Richten turned them over. There were no ornate illuminations, no fussy borders, only lines of plain text in hard black ink. The flowing handwriting was a bit difficult to follow at first; the writer's style of calligraphy had not been in common use for 300 years. No table of contents, but from the dates it looked to be some kind of history.

Since the death of the Druid Allanon, the Four Lands have changed profoundly, with magic strictly forbidden in the Southland, now under totalitarian rule. Yet Par still has some power of the Wishsong. A message from Allanon arrives: venture to the dread Hadeshorn, along with the other Scions of Shannara. For in the future, all life in the Four Lands will be destroyed. To prevent this terrible fate, Allanon commands Par to recover the long-lost Sword of Shannara, a task that is next to impossible.

Kellen Tavadon, son of the Arch-Mage Lycaelon, thought he knew the way the world worked. His father, leading the wise and benevolent Council of Mages, protected and guided the citizens of the Golden City of the Bells. Young Mages in training---all men, for women were unfit to practice magic---memorized the intricate details of High Magic and aspired to seats on the council.

Two-time Aurora Award-winning author Guy Gavriel Kay has been nominated for the World Fantasy Award three times. In the first book of his Fionavar Tapestry series, five college students meet a wizard who takes them to the heart of the first of all worlds - a place called Fionavar. The students soon discover that they have been pre-ordained as part of the pattern called the Fionavar Tapestry - and if they don't fulfill their destinies, the world will suffer devastating consequences.

Probationary constable Peter Grant dreams of being a detective in London's Metropolitan Police. Too bad his superior plans to assign him to the Case Progression Unit, where the biggest threat he'll face is a paper cut. But Peter's prospects change in the aftermath of a puzzling murder, when he gains exclusive information from an eyewitness who happens to be a ghost. Peter's ability to speak with the lingering dead brings him to the attention of Detective Chief Inspector Thomas Nightingale....

"Marvelous!" Amazon Customer Review What would you do with five billion dollars? Does it sound like a problem you’d love to have? Not if you’re Rosie and the money comes from one of the most despicable human beings who ever walked the earth. Sure, she’d like a new car and a few little luxuries but she doesn’t want to carry around her father’s sins for the rest of her life. The only answer is to give it away but how? Obviously, she can’t save the world but can she save the little Wyoming town where she grew up? It sure needs help, but money is the least of its problems and ...

One human species has lived a million years in peace and safety on a remote island. Another is advancing with predatory intent. With nowhere to flee, how can one young woman face the danger and live to tell the tale? Floresia, princess of the primeval forest, emerges out of the shadows of a forgotten history to chronicle the last days of her people. This half-size human, Homo floresiensis, thrived on the Indonesian island of Flores until fifty thousand years ago, and the invasion of the El, Homo sapiens. The way Floresia saw it, we are all part of Earth’s creation. Why not coexist, with ...

The Reckless Pursuit is the gripping and powerful true story of a man who fought against the odds, navigating a tumultuous journey while clinging to his faith in Christ. From enduring deep trauma in his youth to battling addiction and a lifestyle defined by reckless choices, the book chronicles a life that seemed lost, but was never out of reach. This raw and honest narrative explores the darkest moments of the author’s life, revealing how he found himself entangled in a web of self destruction, only to realize that God's pursuit of him was far more relentless than anything he had ever ...

#1 Amazon Bestseller in Horror Suspense What if your dream home hid a nightmare beneath the floorboards? In this relentless, edge-of-your-seat supernatural thriller, a single mother must face an ancient evil to save her daughter—and possibly all of humanity. When Leah Jones moves into a secluded home in the North Georgia mountains, she believes she’s found peace. But the discovery of a tunnel beneath her basement—and the shrine-like cave it leads to—shatters that illusion. Something nameless and ancient is stalking the mountain. And it’s hungry. After a local teenager is found ...

Some secrets refuse to stay buried... Ruth didn't hesitate. She aimed and fired in the direction of the flash, squeezing off three rapid shots. The muzzle of her own weapon lit up the barn in staccato bursts, revealing fleeting glimpses of the whimsical wonderland turned battlefield. Shadows danced across the faces of smiling clowns and cartoon characters, their frozen grins taking on a sinister quality in the flashes of light. (c) Sam Baron and Baron Books llc In this explosive new Baker & Tate mystery, Texas Ranger Ruth Baker faces her darkest case yet—one that strikes at the heart of ...

Wendell Meyers leaves his crime-riddled past to take a road trip across the western desert, and makes a stop at the isolated Hotel California, hoping the payola scandal at his firm will simply "blow over" in his absence. He settles in to enjoy the great service and many delights offered by the mysterious resort and its staff, but is soon plagued by nightmares and waking dreams intermingled with his lavish daily indulgences.

Bruce is a bear shifter and a protector to the core. He’s the muscle and heart of the FBI’s supernatural task force, S.P.I.U., with a steamy blend of brawn and tenderness. He, along with the other members of the S.P.I.U., are sent on a mission to protect a small village under siege from a rogue Alpha and his wolf pack. Although Bruce loves his team and their missions, he struggles with a longing for something more—a mate of his own, someone to see beyond his intimidating size and dangerous job. Ellie is a rogue white wolf shifter with special healing powers and a past scarred by ...

A newly promoted vice president falls for her bodyguard, a match her billionaire family will never approve of. Bailey Maddox is anxious to prove herself to her hard-to-please family of billionare executives. Since dating her bodyguard isn't likely to impress them, she fights her growing attraction to him. Former Special Forces weapons sergeant Don Kappelman is in the business of serving and protecting. He's honored to be tasked with guarding the stunning new vice president of DRAW Corporation, though he understands whatever is simmering between them can go nowhere — including their very ...

A Siamese cat with frightening powers. A writer who is terrified of her literary agent. A wooden-horse factory with a dark secret. An attic in Stockholm's Old Town with a mysterious cupboard. These unpleasantries and more can be found in this sinister collection of short stories set in Sweden. Just open the door and step into Annika's storage space ... if you dare.

A grim horror overshadows the village. A horror over three hundred years old. Here lives a witch who seeks vengeance on the folk who live beneath Raven Hill. A witch gone rogue, an evil crone with a vengeance that must be satisfied at all costs. Fish are dying. Crops are withering. The birds no longer sing. Everywhere, flocks of malevolent ravens darken the skies. The air is poisoned. Nate fears the life is slowly being choked from the village. But he has no idea why. For the villagers, time is running out. Who is the mysterious but enchanting Abbie who has set up camp close by? Is her ...

One wild LA hookup turned into a fake relationship. Now I’m pregnant—and the hottie who friend-zoned me has no clue I’m falling for real. Meet Gavin Austin: a sinfully gorgeous demigod with sculpted cheekbones and a body that makes me forget my own name. When I heard he was newly single, I couldn’t stop picturing all the wicked things I’d let him do to me. It was just a fantasy... until his ex came crawling back. So I stepped in, took his hand, and claimed him as mine. It’s all supposed to be pretend—until his thumb grazes my cheek, our mouths hover a breath apart, and he ...

A girl who dances in a forbidden realm. A boy who dares to follow. Muriel has always dreamed of joining the legendary Westhaven Dance Company, and when she’s finally chosen, it feels like a fairy tale come true. She enters a world beneath the stage—a realm of moonlight and magic, where music drifts from unseen instruments and the dancing never stops. The enchantment is beautiful… but not without its cost. As the days blur and exhaustion deepens, Muriel begins to wonder what lies behind the glamour—and why none of the other girls will talk about it. Owen, a kind-hearted but awkward ...

When my boss, Julian Hayder, an incredibly attractive, rich and powerful vampire, asks me to come to his house to discuss our upcoming business trip to Paris, I should say no. There's no reason we can't go over the details at the office on Monday morning. But it's difficult to say no to Julian, the man I’ve been in love with for the past year. Julian has made no secret of the fact that he's attracted to me, but despite my feelings for him, it would be wrong to sleep with my boss, wouldn't it? Please note: The books in this series are standalone and can be read in any order. The books have...

Some memories belong to a future that hasn't happened yet. When eighteen-year-old Rodion begins testing Artificial Intelligence technology at a mysterious research lab in Pittsburgh, he starts experiencing terrifying visions of the future—visions where he finally avenges childhood trauma. But as his digital double grows stronger and the line between reality and projection blurs, Rodion realizes revenge might cost him everything he holds dear. Including his soul. Are his visions a gift of foresight, or is the AI manipulating his mind? As past trauma and future possibilities collide, Rodion...

This special edition bundle contains all three books from the Nano Z Series. Fired from his job of twenty-two years, Mack is contemplating his bleak prospects when things take a turn from bad to worse. While desperately trying to survive, he unwittingly helps Amber, a fourteen year old girl with a dark, troubled past. Brought together by overwhelming circumstances, Mack tries his best to protect her as they travel through lawless lands with roaming undead. But what they are forced to endure may be more than either of them can handle. Contains all three books in the series: Nano Z Nano Z: ...