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An anthology celebrating the witches and sorcerers of epic fantasy - featuring stories by George R. R. Martin, Scott Lynch, Megan Lindholm and many more! Hot on the heels of Gardner Dozois' (Rogues, Old Venus) acclaimed anthology The Book of Swords comes this companion volume devoted to magic. How could it be otherwise? For every Frodo, there is a Gandalf...and a Saruman. For every Dorothy, a Glinda...and a Wicked Witch of the West. What would Harry Potter be without Albus Dumbledore...and Severus Snape?

When a teenage girl is found brutally murdered, DS Amelie Davis struggles to keep her own trauma from clouding the investigation. After suffering years of abuse at the hands of her father, Amelie has only ever trusted one man—her husband, Edward. In the middle of the night, she receives a phone call from an unknown number. The voice at the other end asks: Do you think you know your husband?

It's carnival night in the seaside town of Stanswick Sands and tonight blood will stain the beach red. Punch and Judy man, Martin Powell, returns after 10 years with a dark secret. As his past is revealed Martin must face the anger of the hostile townsfolk, pushing him to the very edge of sanity. Humiliated and stripped of everything he holds dear, Martin embarks on a campaign of murderous revenge, seeking to settle scores both old and new. The police force of this once sleepy town can't react quick enough as they watch the body count grow at the hands of a costumed killer.

Christian marriage and sex bloggers chat about God's design for healthy and holy sexual intimacy in marriage.

Discover "The Ultimate Confidence Book for Girls," a guide filled with valuable insights and practical advice. This self-confidence book is designed to help girls eliminate self-doubt and become fearless of failure.

Known as "serial killer groupies" or even "prison groupies", a great number of these women have shown a surprising desire to get connected to the serial killer of their choice. A large number of these women have become directly aligned with these killers, and some have even married or gotten engaged with these criminals. So why are these so-called "groupies" attracted to serial killers?

He once fought for his country. But does that qualify him to battle the zombie apocalypse? Verney County, Mississippi, 1980. Vietnam vet Bucky Dennis hit rock bottom and didn’t stop. Divorced, separated from his kids, and mourning the loss of his ‛69 Charger, he takes odd-jobs and pisses away cheap booze. And fate kicks him in the balls again when his latest gig traps him in close quarters with a bloodthirsty werewolf.... By morning, Bucky manages to fight off the beast and is ready to obliterate the experience with more than a few drinks.

Luke Martelli had one thing going for him: he knew racecars. But he didn’t get his thrills behind the wheel. Drivers wanted speed and handling, and he could make that happen. He’d been hours away from working his dream job with a pit crew when a freak accident took that chance away. M.J. Post the pen name of a New York City teacher. She writes contemporary romance either solo or with Mysti Parker. Mysti Parker is an award-wining romance writer from Louisville, Kentucky.

“Skin witch” Mikkie Locke has spent her life running from her past, running from hate, and running from shame. And when you’re a taroe working in an “in plain sight” magic shop, that’s easier said than done.

Detective Norton is a broken man. Still grieving the murder of his girlfriend, he is called to investigate the daylight slaughter of an entire office amid rumours of a mysterious and lethal computer program. As the conspiracy unfolds the technological killer has a new target. Fighting for survival, Norton must also battle his inner demons, the wrath of MI5, and a beautiful but deadly mercenary only known as Orchid.

This book is intended for future parents and parents of children under 2 years of age and offers practical advice and scientifically validated information on the three fundamental pillars of health during the first 1,000 days (environmental safety, nutrition, and emotional safety). It contains a wealth of information on the questions that parents may have from the start of their pregnancy, on the environment, pregnancy, baby’s development, and parenthood.

Fear destroyed their society, and only one woman is brave enough to stand up. Abduction, abuse, and blame are only common for women in GreyBrook. When Reed is abducted and forced to suffer at Walker’s hands, she is lost to the pain and distress that many others before her have faced. Hope, although dim, shines in Reed’s heart. Through her pain, she remembers the book. The one written by those that came ‘Before.’ The woman in Black, the woman bringing a rebellion to the forefront of Reed’s mind. Reed will do anything to find her. Not only that, but she’s sworn to bring GreyBrook ...

Cursed rage beasts? A sassy vampire in emotional turmoil? Joining an assault against an apocalyptic army of death? No problem; piece of cake; no biggie! Zoey has never needed to use her vampiric mind-reading or telekinetic gifts to be the voice of reason, but there's one person whose problems she's never been able to get a handle on: herself.

Spanning three generations, The Long Goodbye takes us deep into the lives of an Australian family as they survive record-breaking floods, outlast epic droughts and face the unforgiving realities of life on the land. Told with astounding lyricism, warmth and humour, this is a deeply moving memoir about the unbreakable bonds of marriage, love and family. And it poses the most heartbreaking moral dilemma of all: when a loved one is suffering, is euthanasia the answer?

What would be the most ironic cover for a high class prostitute? How can you be in love with a man yet be in love with your wife? Can you come back to a life and people you scorned? The answer to these questions and the catalyst behind the theme of Ovid's Flea is PRIDE . In the realm of seven deadly sins Pride gets a bad rap: for without it we’d never stand up for ourselves but taken too far it can be our undoing. Listen to the Ovid’s Flea podcast based on an upcoming book by P.J. Edghill.

Zane's horrific past is forever etched into his skin. His anger and pain overcome his body and turns him into the beast he's come to accept himself as. But, is there a way to save himself from the beast he has become? Especially when the anger makes him feel complete...Serena can't let go of the past, and, in the spectral embrace of her murdered lover, Devon, she has little reason to...Until Zane arrives on her doorstep (and blows it into splinters). However, she can't deny the true desire she feels in Zane's strong embrace.

Dr. Tabatha Gray doesn’t have a particular fondness for the dead, but the dead have a desperate affinity for her. Tabatha has always considered her abilities a curse, but soon discovers it may be the only thing that can save her and her friends’ lives. Detective Derek Bainbridge tries to ignore the connection he feels with this possibly dangerous necromancer, but he instinctively knows she is the one person who can solve a string of brutal child killings. Family secrets, lies and treachery combine to make Tabatha’s efforts harder as she fights to save the latest victim.Mix: One ...

Kyra Richards is anything but ordinary. She possesses a rare talent, and everyone wants a piece of her. Convinced to go undercover to investigate a string of horrific murders, she is drawn into the preternatural underbelly of Florida's Suncoast. They want to use her. But no one can control her.

Deep in the bayous of Southern Louisiana hidden in the mists that wind around the cypress trees that grown there, a secret hides. As old as time itself, the people of the Clan Moran have lived, loved and thrived far away from the eyes of a mortal world who wouldn’t understand them, and worse, would destroy them. Tired of having to hide away from the rest of the world, Bobbie Luckman left her home as a young woman. Knowing her place in the clan was more or less ornamental since her brother would rule when their father, the King Moran, passed, Bobbie chose a normal life in the city. Now ...

In February 2025, I started a writing challenge in which I would write a positive poem every day for 200 days. This challenge turned into a poetry collection - A Bright Light in a Dark World. I've decided to add another element to this. I will record myself reading my poems! This is a very big step for me, as no one has ever heard me speak.