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In the final volume of the Blood Magick Trilogy, the last Blood Mage unravels The Master’s unspeakably evil plan, joins forces with an unlikely ally, and witnesses the bravest act of personal sacrifice in the history of the magical world.

In the distant future, humanity is still alone among the stars. War ravages the superpowers of the planet in a seemingly never-ending conflict. Technological advancements to aid both sides of the war has pushed humans into the stars, in an effort for resources and colonization. The United Federation of Nations chose four planets for colonization, three were successful. During colonization, they discovered an ancient technology: the hyper-drive. Humanity had instant and unlimited access to its colonies, but the war continued to ravage.

In 2168, a mysterious five-sided pyramid is discovered on the ocean floor of Jupiter's icy moon, Europa. Commander Mac O'Bryant and her team of astronauts are among the first to enter the pyramid's central chamber. They find the body of a missing World War II pilot, whose hands clutch a journal detailing what happened to him after he and his crew were abducted by aliens and taken to a place with no recognizable stars.

Emily Blackmore, the oldest daughter of the Earl of Blackmore, fell in love with Philip Sinclair when she was 14. After he went to war, they continued their acquaintance through letters. When Philip finally returns to England, he finds Emily betrothed to another.

But Nick Caden's vacation becomes a nightmare when this "living" ghost town takes a deadly turn toward trouble. Soon Nick finds himself trapped in a stable with the infamous outlaw Jesse James. The shooter whirls, aims and...vanishes. Great theatrics, Nick thinks. Only then does he discover the body of a real dead cowboy. Soon Nick is caught in a deadly chase - from an abandoned gold mine, through forbidden buffalo hunting grounds, and across Rattlesnake Gulch. Around every turn he finds another suspect.

In the spring of 1861, the bombardment of Fort Sumter might have ended with the garrison's rapid surrender and their dignified return to the North. Instead, the fort was laid completely waste when its armory was struck, with the loss of every man, provoking a storm of vengeful anger across the North and prompting some moderate Southerners to view the Secessionist cause, and the threat of civil war, with greater concern and alarm.

Jackson Barrington, the future Earl of Norwich, is enjoying a pleasant sojourn at Sunningdale Manor. He has just completed his studies and is planning to see the world before joining the peerage.

A story about a single mother about to turn 40 who falls in love with someone unexpected. She just wanted to escape her abusive past and start over back in her hometown in Indiana. All she hoped for was to give her and her kids a better life. She never imagined it would end up the way it did, a drama-filled romance for the ages, packed with secrets, lies, and devastation.

Love and compassion are pitted against selfish greed in this heart-wrenching ballad from an award-winning Australian author. A kind-hearted Tasmanian farmer has an incredible secret - sunshine flows through his veins, protecting him from injury and illness. But when the farmer embarks on an overseas mission to save a young girl's life, his secret is revealed to a shameless world.

Ten-year-old Gabriel Jordan always wanted to be a magician. He just isn’t very good at it. His godmother writes to a mysterious traveling magician named Thrylos and begs him to visit Gabe, just to encourage him. To her surprise and Gabe’s, Thrylos does so - only it turns out that Thrylos doesn’t just do “magic tricks”. He’s a real magician, and he offers Gabe a magical adventure - any adventure - of his choice. Thrylos reveals that he is a time-traveling magician, and he travels throughout history to various critical, kairos moments in time.

A daring koala named Ranger experiences an exciting life in his youth. His adventures return him to his beloved Dallas Zoo. His fame makes him the star attraction until his prowess fades. Time flies in his enclosure as he ages. No longer a bold spry hero, the bitter old koala becomes tired and bored. His handler, Barbra, takes him out of the zoo to help her daughter, Tiffany, connect with reality. Tiffany is addicted to a virtual life, preferring to live her life inside her gaming pod.

There’s been a burglary in a luxury high rise co-op in Manhattan: an elderly woman was assaulted in her apartment, with jewelry taken. The prime suspect is Johnny Jones, who was in the building around the same time, helping his lawyer, public defender Alan Goldman, move temporarily into the apartment of his friend, corporate lawyer Tim Wilson. But another suspect soon emerges: a look-alike intruder who got into the building through a basement door with a broken lock. The victim is suing the co-op for millions, represented by her niece, litigator Cathy Collins - Tim’s ex-girlfriend.

Graham Paint is a downsizing consultant, and sick of it. One morning, he misses his bus when he stops to put a strange caterpillar in a matchbox. As the bus passes, he’s shocked to spot himself inside. Like Schrödinger’s Cat in the famous quantum thought experiment, the caterpillar's spawned parallel possibilities. This comic novel explores Graham’s search for a better life among the various overlapping alternatives.

Follow Penelope and Raven as they navigate treacherous marshes, encounter mythical creatures, and confront their deepest fears. From searching for the skin of the Emerald Rattleback to unraveling ancient mysteries in dream worlds, their bond grows stronger with each adventure. Witness the transformation of Raven, a gorgon, as they find solace and embrace their true self. Join them in restoring balance to a world teetering on the edge of magic's fading power.

The group of students at the Institute is back for another semester, but things are a bit different this time. Penelope is struggling because she doesn't have a mate, while Herja is pursuing a diagnosis for her neurodivergence. Kaia learns that Finnegan has escaped from prison, and there are rumors of a second magical spring while the group is camped at the base of Thunder Ridge, learning to take their dragon forms and ride their dragons.

As they navigate the high society of Kaia's world and the unfamiliar territory of Nolen's family, they struggle to come to terms with the unspoken rules and societal expectations placed upon them. Will Nolen ever open up to Kaia and show her the love she craves? Will Kaia be able to give Nolen the space he needs while still fulfilling her role as his dragon guardian?

Join the second-year dragon and witch students as they prepare for the most important event of their academic careers: revealing their fated mates. But things are not as simple as they seem in the Golden Forest, where they'll learn new spells and combat skills to defend themselves against the Chameleon Sprites.

An ancient being is awakened when a vile god discovers a relic and steals it to empower himself. Armageddon is nothing compared to the destruction and horrors of the ancient being known as the Forgotten One... He is the lord of madness and harbinger of horror. Gods fear him. The horrors of the Void spawn the birth of Athyx and its pantheon. Myth becomes reality, and reality becomes madness. The madness calls to the Forgotten One. Gods fall, and heroes are made. Diversity between good and evil becomes necessary for the survival of the gods and their creations.

Mike Krentz presents Book 2 in the Mahoney & Squire series.

As the students settle into the sea base camp, they must learn to survive the harsh winter and master their magical abilities. But tensions rise when a hunting accident involving Vera, Jalena, Icarus, and Xena keeps Wickham occupied. Kaia befriends the mermaids, except for Raven, who elicits fear from them, creating a rift between Kaia and Penelope.