Modern Day Fantasy

Engines. Genetically modified warriors that keep the great Nova Alliance war machine churning against the enemy Coalition. Most days, Engines are all that stand between salvation and chaos. Led by legendary Engine Captain Akira Hayashi, Shadow Squad has fought on the frontlines for a decade. They are on the brink of victory when the Coalition launches a series of desperate and devastating attacks that cripple the Nova Alliance restoration sites vital to save the dying planet.

Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this piercing work distills 3,000 years of the history of power into 48 well-explicated laws. This bold volume outlines the laws of power in their unvarnished essence, synthesizing the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, Carl von Clausewitz, and other infamous strategists. The 48 Laws of Power will fascinate any listener interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control.

After the loss of her mother, a woman returns to the San Fernando Valley only to uncover a haunting secret about her childhood friend. A visiting professor at a charming but strange California liberal arts college must face her past in order to protect her son. A sister, lost in the woods, confronts the dangerous truth about her brother, her stepmother, and herself. Rose's dog Wolfie has died, and three seductive women offer to help return him to her. But only if she will pay the price.

Nine months ago, Zeus' murder catapulted the Greek gods back into public life. Now, the whole pantheon revels in new temples, casinos, and media empires - except Apollo. An overachiever with a bursting portfolio of godly duties, the amount of email alone he receives from rapacious mortals turns each day into a living hell. Yet there may be hope, if only he can return Zeus to life! With the aid of Thalia, the muse of comedy and science fiction, Apollo will risk his very godhood to help TV producer Tracy Wallace and a gamer geek named Leif, who hold the key to Zeus' resurrection.

2025 Winner Firebird Book Awards - 1st Place Urban Fantasy 2025 Winner Firebird Book Awards - 2nd Place Cross Genre "Featuring the supernatural, witches, mages, sorcerers, vampires, and even werewolves, this book spins a fantastic tale about a world unknowingly teetering on the edge of chaos" --Michael V, OnlineBookClub "I would absolutely recommend this to anyone looking for a great adventure/mystery, and an escape from the everyday!" --Augusta W, Reedsy Discovery Some people attract trouble; others seek it out. Finn isn’t sure which one he is. Once a knight in the military arm of the ...

Someone stole the Cauldron of Rebirth from Eden.With it comes the power to resurrect anyone from the past. We thought we defeated these villains for good. Can we possibly stop them all now that they're back and working together? I have a patient who may be able to help. If I ask, her, I'll have to cross a line I swore I never would. What good is it for a man to gain the whole world if he forfeits his soul? That principle makes sense. But I'm not trying to gain the world. I'm trying to save it. The cost may still be my soul. But I don't think I have any other choice. Go up and click 'Read ...

Deep within the cold, primordial forest and the Algonquin people's consciousness lives the Wendigo: a towering, emaciated being with translucent skin draped over its skeletal frame like a veil of mortality. Its hollow eyes gleam like fiery coals, emanating a malevolent crimson glow that mirrors its unquenchable craving for human flesh. An extraterrestrial shifter, stranded on our planet millennia ago, assumes the forms of not only humans but also hideous creatures in order to survive. The story of the Wendigo spans millennia, entwining native folklore with modern-day mysteries.

Abruptly dropped into the life of a modern-day, land-locked mermaid, Jasmine and her friends continue their quest for survival as society crumbles around them. Nature is mutating, possibly faster than the humans affected, and the team confronts new threats from the encroaching wilderness as well as the now-familiar danger of corrupt government officials and rogue magic users. This is not the future Jasmine had dreamed of, but she’s determined to protect the one she has, for herself and those she loves.

Homecoming: A dark fantasy thriller Homecoming is the suspenseful and chilling debut novel from author Jonathan Kent. It sees family man David Strutter lured back to his old childhood home on a seemingly mundane errand. Once there, the memories of his traumatic upbringing and abusive father come flooding back. But along with these dark memories come memories of his talent. For David was a special boy. A boy blessed with an ability to 'travel' to an alternate reality and hide away from his father when he was at his worst. With the help of his equally talented mother, he learnt to harness ...

Artist Laura Matthews finds her new home in the Welsh mountains to be a place so charged with tales and legends that she is able to reach through the gossamer-fine veil that separates her own world from that of myth and fable. She and her husband, Dan, have given up their city life and moved to Blaencwm, an ancient longhouse high in the hills. Here, she hopes that the wild beauty will inspire her to produce her best art and will give her the baby they have longed for.

In early 2000s New York, two young brothers possess a power that makes demons tremble. Samuel and Elijah Strong aren't ordinary children. Raised in the projects by Elijah's mother Jackie after tragedy claims Samuel's birth mother (Jackie's best friend), these brothers have an extraordinary connection to the divine. When they pray, the impossible happens. When they speak, heaven listens. Watched over by the archangel Michael, disguised as a homeless man, and pursued by ancient demonic forces, the Strong brothers navigate a world where the spiritual and physical realms collide. Their simple ...

Meadowbank: A dark fantasy thriller Meadowbank is the chilling second volume of the Shael chronicles from author Jonathan Kent. Following on from the events in 'Homecoming', an idyllic North Dorset village awakens to discover two women have mysteriously been taken during the night. As a small group of villagers rally round to unravel the mystery, all evidence begins to point to the dilapidated mansion at the end of the lane: 'Meadowbank Hall'. Uninhabited for decades and filled with an unknown host of secrets, our four protagonist's must search the deepest bowels of the house where they ...

Since he was a young boy, Jack MacFadden's imaginary friend, Puck, has always been around, but now Jack is thirteen and Puck has still shown no sign of leaving. And, if that wasn't enough, Jack's also been targeted for assassination by a faerie death squad... Audience/Genre: Middle-grade-through-early-young-adult contemporary fantasy Word count: 25,000 words (novella)

A centuries-old iceman is discovered on Haida Gwaii, the remote Misty Isles. With the body is a symbol that renegade anthropologist Kian Tuttle has been obsessed with since childhood. This may be his one chance to learn the truth and forever silence his inner demons. Hiding in the myths of history... Alrik Strand is a master at burying secrets. He knows this iceman must be dropped down a deep hole before it can talk. If it tells its story, the result will be genocide. But there is also a personal element involved, one that has made him careless. He has failed to notice a young woman ...

Dear Reader, I just want to be clear…THIS IS NOT A ROMANCE. Heck, this isn't even a book blurb. It’s not a rom-com. It’s not a family drama. It's not a cozy mystery. That’s a lot of what it’s not. So what is Story Magic? It's about a girl who needs help. Every now and again I write a book because it nags me. The characters won’t let me not write them. You’d be right to be concerned about someone who has imaginary people nagging them, but I’m a writer so it’s okay. In fact, it’s magic. Story Magic, if you will. I guess if you were going to label this novella it would be ...

The Alliance is losing. Their most critical weapon, seventeen-year-old witch Nathan Brynn, has killed fifty-two people, and yet he's no closer to ending the tyrannical, abusive rule of the Council of Witches in England. Nor is Nathan any closer to his personal goal: getting revenge on Annalise, the girl he once loved, before she committed an unthinkable crime. There is an amulet, protected by the extremely powerful witch Ledger, which could be the tool Nathan needs to save himself and the Alliance. But the amulet is not so easily acquired.

"I LOVED THE IMAGINATION OF THIS AUTHOR!" ~Satisfied Kindle Reader "FIVE STARS!" ~ Multiple Fans "ALICE CROWLEY IS ONE OF OUR BEST LIVING WRITERS!" ~ G. Taylor Married college professor Roxanne Harder has a creepy stalker lurking among her student body -- only he ain't no human. On her way back to her car from a lecture one night, Roxanne finds out just how hungry and desirous this beast-man can be. Right when she is about to be seized and taken, though, a second man-wolf arrives to engage in battle over mating rights and Roxanne's fertile flesh. Now the professor decides to give the victor...

It's a period of turmoil in Britain, with the country's politicians electing to remove the UK from the European Union, despite ever-increasing evidence that the public no longer supports it. And the small town of Lychford is suffering. But what can three rural witches do to guard against the unknown? And why are unwary hikers being led over the magical borders by their smartphones' mapping software? And is the immigration question really important enough to kill for?

Do we choose our own journey? Or is it laid out for us? The world Ann thought she knew is spiraling out of control, and she’s caught in its vortex. Suffocating. Pulled in every direction. In this new chapter of Ann’s life, the most devastating she has yet to face, will she persevere? Or will she succumb to the harsh truths and even crueler betrayals? Can she conquer her inner turmoil and stay loyal to the crown? Can the Palace rescue her before she becomes another casualty in this ongoing battle? Or does fate have other plans? Secrets and betrayals. Shattered relationships. Life ...

This one-of-a-kind treasury brings together the talents of nearly two dozen best-selling middle-grade authors - including Shannon Hale, Brandon Mull, Ally Condie, and Jennifer A. Nielsen - who have created original short stories and modern-day fairy tales based on the lives and dreams of children they have met who all have two things in common: They have very big hopes and dreams, and they are all cancer patients.