Red City
DELUXE EDITION--a stunning hardcover edition featuring dark crimson sprayed edges The Godfather meets The Magicians in the sweeping adult debut from #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu. Perfect for fans of V.E. Schwab, Red City is a dark and deadly contemporary fantasy of magical warfare, star-crossed ambition, and the pursuit of perfection at any cost, set in a glittering alternate Los Angeles. Alchemy is the hidden art of transformation. An exclusive power wielded by crime syndicates that market it to the world's elites in the form of sand, a drug that enhances those who take it into a more perfect version of themselves: more beautiful, more charismatic, simply more. Among the gleaming skyscrapers and rolling foothills of Angel City, alchemy is controlled by two rival syndicates. For years, Grand Central and Lumines have been balanced on a razor's edge between polite negotiation and outright violence. But when two childhood friends step into that delicate equation, the city--and the paths of their lives--will be irrevocably transformed. The daughter of a poor single mother, Sam would do anything to claw her way into the ranks of Grand Central in search of a better life. Plucked away from his family as a boy to become a Lumines apprentice, Ari is one of the syndicates' brightest rising stars. Once, they might have loved each other. But as the two alchemists face off across opposite sides of an ever-escalating conflict, ambition becomes power, loyalty becomes lies, and no transformation may be perfect enough for them both to survive the coming war.
Daughter of No Worlds
A former slave fighting for justice. A reclusive warrior who no longer believes it exists. And a dark magic that will entangle their fates....fans of romantic fantasy will devour this tale from #1 New York Times bestselling author Carissa Broadbent. Ripped from a forgotten homeland as a child, Tisaanah learned how to survive with nothing but a sharp wit and a touch of magic. But the night she tries to buy her freedom, she barely escapes with her life. Desperate to save the best friend she left behind, Tisaanah journeys to the Orders, the most powerful organizations of magic Wielders in the world. To join their ranks, she must complete an apprenticeship with Maxantarius Farlione, a handsome and reclusive fire wielder who despises the Orders. The Orders' intentions are cryptic, and Tisaanah must prove herself under the threat of looming war. But even more dangerous are her growing feelings for Maxantarius. The bloody past he wants to forget may be the key to her future... or the downfall of them both. Tisaanah will stop at nothing to save those she abandoned. Even if it means gambling in the Orders' deadly games. Even if it means sacrificing her heart. Even if it means wielding death itself. This is the first book in the new War of Lost Hearts series.
Once Upon a Midnight Dreary
Once Upon a Time... in the shadowy halls of Ravenfell ManorA beautiful heiress seeking solace. A brooding mysterious caretaker burdened by shadows. And a forbidden love haunted by the echoes of the past.When tragedy shatters her family, Victoria Ravenwood inherits the crumbling estate of Ravenfell Manor, a place she once called home but no longer recognizes. Hoping to escape her grief, she returns to its ivy-choked walls and forgotten rooms, determined to start anew. But Ravenfell is no sanctuary-it is a house of sorrow, steeped in secrets, and alive with something that should be dead.Gabriel Allward, the manor's reclusive caretaker, has remained at Ravenfell for years, his presence as rooted as the ancient stones. Cold and mysterious, he keeps to the shadows, guarding a truth he dares not reveal. Yet Victoria is drawn to him and to the darkness that clings to him like a second skin. As their fragile bond deepens, something awakens in the manor. A raven watches from the eaves. Whispers echo through the halls. And a long-buried secret claws its way to the surface. One that binds Gabriel's soul to the estate...and could drag Victoria into the same eternal night. Can they uncover the truth behind Ravenfell's curse before it claims them both? Or will their love become just another tragic tale whispered within its walls?
Kill the Beast
The Witcher meets Howl's Moving Castle in this debut original faerie tale of revenge, redemption, and friendship--for fans of T. Kingfisher, Naomi Novik, and cozy fantasy with a dash of gritty adventure. The night Lyssa Cadogan's brother was murdered by a faerie-made monster known as the Beast, she made him a promise: she would find a way to destroy the immortal creature and avenge his death. For thirteen years, she has been hunting faeries and the abominations they created. But in all that time, the one Beast she is most desperate to find has never resurfaced. Until she meets Alderic Casimir de Laurent, a melodramatic dandy with a coin purse bigger than his brain. Somehow, he has found the monster's lair, and--even more surprising--retrieved one of its claws. A claw Lyssa needs in order to forge a sword that can kill the Beast. Alderic is ill-equipped for a hunt and almost guaranteed to get himself killed. But as the two of them search for the rest of the materials that will be the Beast's undoing, Alderic reveals hidden depths: dark secrets that he guards as carefully as Lyssa guards hers. Before long, and against Lyssa's better judgment, an unlikely friendship begins to bloom--one that will either lead to the culmination of Lyssa's quest for vengeance, or spell doom for them both.
The Works of Vermin
He was sent to kill a pest. Instead, he found a monster.One of BookPage's Most Anticipated SFF & Horror of Fall 2025 Enter the decadent, deadly city of Tiliard, a metropolis carved into the stump of an ancient tree. In its canopy, the pampered elite warp minds with toxic perfume; in its roots, gangs of exterminators hunt a colossal worm with an appetite for beauty. In this complex, chaotic city, Guy Moul癡ne has a simple goal: keep his sister out of debt. For her sake, he'll take on any job, no matter how vile. As an exterminator, Guy hunts the uncanny creatures that crawl up from the river. These vermin are all strange, and often dangerous. His latest quarry is different: a centipede the size of a dragon with a deadly venom and a ravenous taste for artwork. As it digests Tiliard from the sewers to the opera houses, its toxin reshapes the future of the city. No sane person would hunt it, if they had the choice. Guy doesn't have a choice. "I will follow this writer anywhere." --Gillian Flynn, New York Times bestselling author of Gone Girl
Among Stars and Shadows
Kayla Winters is no stranger to struggling, but the past year was too much, even for her. With a chronic illness that seems to have taken a turn for the worse, a degree she's all but failing and the guilt that's been plaguing her ever since her mother's death, Kayla knows she needs to reclaim her life. What she doesn't need is to discover that the world she knows-the world every human knows-is only one half of an unimaginable whole. And as if being whisked to a place of myth and magic isn't enough, there's Declan, the handsome elven prince who can read her emotions. He crashes through her careful defences with the intensity of a shooting star. Even worse, the more time Kayla spends with this male, the more home is starting to mean something else. Yet when the villain of her fairy tale turns out to be Declan's own father-a king with mind-controlling powers, an obsession with gaining entrance into the human realm and the almost certainty that her blood is the key to his conquering dreams, Kayla realises one thing: Falling in love is easy; it's the happily ever after that's shrouded in shadows.
Fatewaker
Large Print Edition - This edition is formatted in an easy-to-read large typeface (18-point font) with clear spacing, designed for readers who prefer or require large print. For fans of: Slow-burn fantasy romance Protective warriors & fierce heroines Hidden powers and fate-bound choicesThe power to see fate is also the power to destroy it.Elaris Vaelora has always known her life was not her own.Raised in a remote mountain monastery, she was taught to obey, to remain unseen-until the Lord of Ashcar demands her hand in marriage and summons her to the palace.But the journey south changes everything.Escorted by a company of elite soldiers, Elaris begins to experience visions-fleeting glimpses of other lives, other choices, and countless possible ends. As her power grows, so does her connection to Colin, the captain charged with her protection-whose quiet strength and fierce loyalty challenge everything she thought she knew about duty, destiny, and love.As the truth of her identity unravels, Elaris must face a perilous choice: Follow the path chosen for her... or shatter it and forge her own.
The Bone Crown Awakens
The Bone Crown Awakens is a sweeping romantasy novel that blends epic fantasy, dark secrets, and an unforgettable romance set against the backdrop of ancient magic and rebellion.When Niamh Blackthorn discovers a crown hidden for centuries beneath the University of Edinburgh, her life changes forever. The artifact doesn't just whisper her name-it claims her as its chosen heir. Bound to a legacy of warrior queens and forbidden power, Niamh must navigate a dangerous new reality where every choice could ignite a revolution.Hunted by the Crown Guard, a secret organization sworn to control magic at any cost, Niamh is forced into an uneasy alliance with Caspian Ashworth, a soldier carrying a past as haunted as her own. Their bloodlines are linked by fate and history, their bond tested by enemies who would destroy them both. As visions of ancient battles flood Niamh's mind, she realizes she is more than a scholar-she is the heir to a power that could change the world.But power has a price. And some crowns demand everything.Perfect for readers who love romantasy worlds filled with slow-burn tension, high-stakes battles, ancient myths, and heart-shaking twists, The Bone Crown Awakens is a journey of love, destiny, and rebellion that will keep you turning pages late into the night.If you crave fantasy romance with epic scope and a touch of darkness, step into the world of The Bone Crown Awakens-where love and power collide, and one choice can shape eternity. CLICK THE "BUY NOW BUTTON" TO ORDER YOUR COPY
Resurrection
Calla, torn between loyalty and legacy, faces choices she never imagined. The Faerie Kingdom hums beneath her skin, pulling her into unavoidable truths. She turns her fear into a weapon-her source of strength. Her bonds grow stronger, sacrifices are inevitable, and Calla must decide: how much is she willing to risk to secure her place in a kingdom that might destroy her?Colm, weighed down by more than just his name, embodies the voice of an ancient power that risks consuming him, even as he strives to protect his loved ones. When a threat jeopardizes everything dear to him, he ventures into the Faerie realm-pursued, haunted, and determined to find Calla before it's too late.Ciar獺n returns, but the burden of freedom weighs heavily on him. Can he let go of past wrongs and live in the light?Saoirse shines brightly. The land feels it. The old gods stir.Their journey continues in Resurrection, a darkly romantic fantasy where love is dangerous, power is awakening, and the dead whisper.
Gold Dust
BORN TO RUN; BORN TO FIGHT A PAIR OF STAR-CROSSED LOVERS COMPETE IN THE OLYMPIC GAMES COMPETITORS IN THE INTERSTELLAR OLYMPICS MUST OVERCOME POVERTY AND INTRIGUE Three interstellar civilizations vie for honors in the Olympics, including the Skolian Imperialate. The thriving, populous worlds of humanity have always dominated the Games. The team from Raylicon, a dying world of scorching temperatures, has never won honors. IS CHANGE COMING? Mason, the coach for the Raylicon track and field team, makes a startling discovery: The Undercity, an ancient culture hidden in ruins beneath the desert, carries a secret. In a place where crushing poverty exists alongside a culture of dramatic beauty, a group of spectacular runners has existed for centuries, even millennia, unknown to the outside universe. The Dust Knights are the best of those marvels. With the help of Major Bhajaan, an Undercity native, he recruits the Knights. And so change sweeps their world. The Undercity faces a civilization they've never trusted, one that sees them as barely even human. Now, they must all learn to work together. THE KYLE UNIVERSE Skolia needs the Undercity to trust them--for hidden within its enigmatic population is one of humanity's greatest resources. Their inbred population has created a large concentration of Kyle operators, an otherwise almost extinct group of humans. Kyles can do more than run; only they have the neurological makeup needed to utilize a vital technology, one that gives Skolian its sole advantage over their conquering enemies. The army wants the Kyles to work for them, but after centuries of being despised and left to die by the rest of humanity, the Undercity wants nothing to do with them. Until Angel, one of the top runners among the Knights, joins the Kyle Corps--and dives into a world of neurological marvels, including star-spanning networks that access a dimension with dramatically different laws than our space-time universe. THE STAKES COULD NOT BE HIGHER AS THE DUST KNIGHTS COMPETE FOR THEIR WORLD--AND THE FREEDOM OF HUMANITY
Hole in the Sky
A Native American first contact story and gripping thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of Robopocalypse "Thrilling and personal... an important addition to the landscape of science fiction."--Pierce Brown, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Red Rising "Hole in the Sky is mind-bending... indigenous knowledge collides with science fiction in a thrilling page-turner."--Sterlin Harjo, filmmaker and writer of Reservation Dogs On the Great Plains of Oklahoma, in the heart of the Cherokee Nation, a strange atmospheric disturbance is noticed by Jim Hardgray, a down-on-his-luck single father trying to reconnect with his teenage daughter, Tawny. At NASA's headquarters in Houston, Texas, astrophysicist Dr. Mikayla Johnson observes an interaction with the Voyager 1 spacecraft on the far side of the solar system, and she concludes that something enormous and unidentified is heading directly for Earth. And in an undisclosed bunker somewhere in the United States, an American threat forecaster known only as the Man Downstairs intercepts a cryptic communication and sends a message directly to the president and highest-ranking military brass: "First contact imminent." Daniel H. Wilson's Hole in the Sky is a riveting thriller in the most creative tradition of extraterrestrial fiction. Drawing on Wilson's unique background as both a threat forecaster for the United States Air Force and a Cherokee Nation citizen, this propulsive novel asks probing questions about nonhuman intelligence, the Western mindset, and humans' understanding of reality.
The Finest Edge of Twilight: Dungeons & Dragons
The daughter of legendary Dungeons & Dragons adventurers Drizzt Do'Urden and Catti-brie fights to build her own legacy in a brand-new series from R. A. Salvatore. My name is not "Drizzt's daughter." Breezy Do'Urden is more than just the heir of legendary heroes. For the past decade, she has dedicated herself to the study of combat, magic, and more recently, to the elusive Way of Shadow, honing her body and mind into a keen and singular weapon. But even after years of effort, her parents, Drizzt and Cattie-brie, struggle to see Breezy as more than just their little girl. Determined to prove them wrong, Breezy takes on the most intense challenge she can: to fight her way to becoming a Master of Dragons at the renowned Monastery of the Yellow Rose. Meanwhile, in the shadows of Westbridge, Dahlia Sin'felle plots her rise to power. Once a broken soul, Dahlia has few friends and fewer options to make her way through the world. But Dahlia believes she has discovered a new path to restored glory: the transformative charm and cunning of a vampire. With every step toward immortality, she consolidates her influence, building an empire from the darkness, even as she contends with her own monstrous instincts--and her complicated past with Breezy's family. As Breezy fights her way through the shadows, and Dahlia follows her dark ambitions, both seek to find their place in a world that can be both brutal and beautiful. No matter the challenges, their divergent paths are forged by the same choice: their fates will be theirs and theirs alone.
The Elucidations of Drake
"Something is coming, and beside it, societies of black magicians engaged in international conspiracies are child's play."Disturbed by a vision of a great evil awakening, the magician known only as Drake must leave what he hoped would be his final retirement in Northumbria and return to Boston. There, with the help - and hindrance - of an enigmatic occult society, Drake must solve perplexing crimes, confront vicious murderers, and - hardest of all - guide lost souls back to themselves before it is too late.Equal parts urban noir, occult detective, and magical primer, The Elucidations of Drake is the first volume of the thrilling Drake Chronicles
Chalice of the Dead
What if fairy-tale creatures were not fiction, but vengeful reality?England, 1904. Strange events unfold in the city of Fenhole. Gigantic black hounds with glowing eyes emerge from the vast nearby moor and kill a wealthy landowner. Soon after, several townsfolk are mysteriously mummified overnight, sending panic and terror through the city. Rumors swirl of curses and witches that have risen from the moor. Forensic pathologist Diana and private investigator Cole are determined to find a rational explanation before more lives are lost. But loner Nell sees unsettling parallels to the murder of her own parents twenty-five years earlier. Could these be the very same beasts?When the enigmatic witch-hunter Reece arrives in Fenhole, dark powers begin to stir in the moor - evil forces that have been imprisoned for two thousand years. A race against time begins, in which Cole, Diana, Nell, and Reece must confront their deepest fears - in a world where mythical creatures are no longer harmless fairy tales.
Morvenn Vahl: Spear of Faith
It's a story of doubt and faith. It's a story of the light of the God-Emperor against the darkness of the Night Lords. Can Morvenn Vahl lead the faithful to triumph, or will Ophelia VII fall to the traitors? When a monster from myth threatens the cardinal world of Ophelia VII, Morvenn Vahl defies the Senatorum Imperialis and heads to the planet's defence. There, she finds a world in terror - the warlord Kol Rakhul, known as the Death of Saints, has come for the faithful and, with his Heldrake and a host of Night Lords at his back, plans to enshroud the world in flame and blood. This is a reckoning. A holy world is being defiled, and in its defence, Morvenn Vahl must wield an army of Living Saints to stand a hope of survival, let alone victory.
A Son of Night and Chaos
Undead, I walked - a storm unmade. A lust for pain became my creed.In this orgasm of vengeance, From death... I shall be freed.In the beginning, there were the Seven. Now, only fragments remain.The ancient cycle that governs all realms-Heaven, Hell, and the Mortal Plane-is collapsing. Archangels fall. Realities unravel. And Lucifer, once the brightest of the divine, stands at the heart of it all-strategist, rebel, and now, the last imprisoned hope. In a desperate attempt to outmaneuver Fate, Lucifer bends time, shatters destinies, and unearths truths long buried beneath the thrones of gods. But with each move, the universe tips closer to annihilation. Now, the last Ancients stir, old betrayals are laid bare, and humanity unknowingly inherits a fractured creation-ruled by monsters they worship as gods.The universe lies trapped in a loop of chaos and shadow. To break the cycle, a savior must rise from the ashes of divine failure.
Magical Midlife Rescue
When the crew goes rogue, the stakes get deadly. With Sebastian and Nessa out on their own, Jessie and the gang must join Austin to rally the shifters to their cause. The first stop: a collection of open-minded alphas Kingsley knows well. All Jessie has to do is keep her people in line, and everything should go smoothly. When has the Ivy House crew ever stayed in line? Meanwhile, the mages face their own rising threat. Momar isn't like the Mages Guild--he's sharper, more ruthless, and far too close to uncovering their whereabouts. As Jessie wrangles alphas and chaos, Sebastian and Nessa realize they've underestimated their enemy. They're in deep, alone, and this time, Jessie and crew aren't there to help.
Hidden Acres
The legend of the Minimi clan is one that forces its audience to contemplate the thin line between the truth we see with our own two eyes, and that which are hidden from us. Hidden Acres, the home of the Minimi Clan, will never be found on a human map, despite it - and its spritely inhabitants - having existed in Ireland for over four hundred years. Sceptics will never find tangible proof of the Clan's existence, besides their lore, which you currently hold. Living in veiled harmony with their human fellows, the moral code of the Minimi is steadily fixated on the betterment of their earth, and the care of it's creatures, great and small (although, most are far larger than the Clan you are to soon be introduced to). Of course, there are always cynics to any great tale. The few humans who claim to have seen our Clan, despite unwavering conviction, have never been taken for more than local fools. With a subtle roll of ones eyes, or an awkward glance across a table, observers of such a dreamer could easily make their feelings known - that their friend was merely falling victim to an age-old trap of fairy hunting. However, when the Minimi Clan face a crisis which threatens their very survival, their human counterparts will soon become their greatest threat, and their only hope..
The San Francisco Affair
San Francisco, 1966. A city caught between peace and chaos, love and violence. Into this turbulent backdrop, Spencer Marlowe reappears-his latest mission to infiltrate The American Family, a commune led by the enigmatic Stanford Delaware. With fiery FBI agent Savannah Steele at his side, Spencer must disguise himself as one of the flower children and gain the trust of a community where ex-cons rub shoulders with drifters, dreamers, and zealots.Delaware's magnetic charisma has lured hundreds into his orbit, but beneath the surface of free love and harmony lies something far darker. His right-hand man, fallen football star Ronny Delgado, will stop at nothing-including murder-to ensure the Family's survival. And then there's the kool-aid: a chemical-laced "happy juice" that dulls suspicion and clouds judgment, leaving even Spencer and Savannah vulnerable to Delaware's grip.As the 1966 Candlestick Park concert draws near, Spencer realizes that Delaware's obsession with The Beatles is no harmless fixation. Something larger is brewing-and time is running out.Thus continues the time traveling escapades of Spencer Marlowe, a man of two centuries.
Elemental Council
Explore the inner workings, politics, and challenges facing members of the T'au as they face a full-scale planetary insurrection from within their own empire in this great Warhammer 40,000 novel from Black Library. In a moment of crisis for the T'au Empire, the enigmatic ethereal Yor'i assembles an elite Elemental Council - a veteran Fireblade, a water caste spy, a peerless air caste pilot, and a maverick earth caste engineer - in the hope of curtailing the growing insurgency on the planet Cao Quo. But as a full-scale planetary insurrection looms, enemies more cunning than Yor'i's council could have imagined begin to surface from both sides, and Cao Quo soon finds itself teetering on the brink of being plunged back into a dark age of ignorance, and all-out war.
Mate of the Phoenix
She trained to protect her people. Fate gave her a mate worth burning for.Holera Glowbrook has always lived by discipline. Since her father's death, she has poured herself into warrior training, determined to fulfill her destiny as one of Aegricia's rare phoenix shifters-protector of her people, guardian of the portal between realms.Love was never part of her plan.Until a night at the tavern changes everything. There, Holera meets the one male who can break through her walls-just as danger erupts with her general, her best friend, and a band of barbarians who may bring Aegricia to its knees.Caught between the fire of duty and the fire of a mate bond, Holera must decide if opening her heart will make her stronger...or leave her vulnerable to enemies who would tear it apart.Mate of the Phoenix is a prequel novella in the Crown of the Phoenix series, revealing the fierce heart and fiery beginning of Holera's story.Trigger WarningThere are mature themes throughout this book, and it is not intended for readers under 17 years of age.The following themes are explored in Mate of the Phoenix: Graphic (consensual) sexual content, captivity, slavery, abduction, vulgar language, and murder.
A Sky of Emerald Stars
This special paperback features stunning sprayed edges.From the bestselling author of The High Mountain Court comes the second enchanting book in the Golden Court shifter romantasy trilogy: A Sky of Emerald Stars continues wolf-shifter Calla's journey and explores a new love story and adventure--Sadie's--as kingdoms clash and dark magic looms.A secret song. A hidden fortress. A world on the brink of war.After the long, despotic reign under the evil sorceress, Sawyn, life in the Golden Court is finally rebuilding. New leadership means new beginnings, and Sadie Rauxtide--now a royal guard--has been grappling with how she'll fit into her new home. But when a rival Wolf king, Nero, kidnaps the Queen's friend and mentor Ora, any hopes for peace are lost.The Golden Court springs into action, and Sadie is tasked with an important mission: travel with Navin and Maez to try to win new allies and uncover Nero's hidden secrets. Yet Navin has secrets of his own, and Sadie is tasked with uncovering them while battling her growing attraction to the man who betrayed her. She has a mission, but the heart wants what it wants. And fate? Fate has its own magic, and it's one more thing out of her control.Meanwhile, Queen Calla is forced to seek help from the Ice Wolf pack in order to stop Nero's prejudicial rule. However, the Queen of Taigos makes Calla's objectives impossible with their capricious relationship standing in the way--completely unwilling to commit in helping Calla rescue Ora and repeatedly dismissing Calla's new gender identity. With no true allyship from Taigos Court, Calla battles between diplomacy and being their true self as they realize coming out is only the beginning of their journey of self-discovery.Tensions rise on both fronts as Sadie and Calla struggle to gain support for the brewing war and realize that the world of Aotreas is more than it seems. Full of high-stakes adventures, self-discovery, and love in all forms, A Sky of Emerald Stars follows the beginning of a revolution and the relentless fight for peace.
The River and the Star
In the gripping conclusion to the Warring Gods duology, two women find themselves caught in an ancient feud between ruthless entities, and embark on an epic quest for power and liberation. Reina is full of hope. At long last, Reina has the peace she's been searching for on the idyllic islands of Tierra'e Sol with the lover she's always wanted and in service to the god of the sun. But she can't quite trust how long this will last. When monstrous creatures of the Void appear on the isle's shores, she is certain she knows who is behind the attacks. Reina will stop at nothing to protect the woman she loves, but it could cost her everything she's fought so hard for. Eva is cherished. Finally reunited with her father, the Liberator, Eva struggles to prove herself worthy of being his heir while keeping secret her alliance with the god of the Void. As destruction, both human and magical, tears across the lands, Eva is thrust into a power struggle she's ill-prepared for. Confronted with the limits of her own ambition, Eva must fight to save herself from the powerful corruption of the Void before she loses the family she holds dear. The warring gods are returning and the only thing between them and absolute power are two young women. But for the first time in their lives, Reina and Eva have something to fight for. And they won't back down.
Lyssalmaria
The apocalypse rendered everything Meaghan had learned at university completely useless. Only three months later, she now lives by three rules: Travel alone. Don't stay anywhere longer than necessary. And trust absolutely no one. If she keeps to the rules, she may be able to not only survive, but make a good life for herself in the heavily dense and easily defendable forests of northern Saskatchewan, Canada. Well, as good as you can in the aftermath of an infection ridden undead takeover of an apocalypse.But when an overly confident and far too optimistic Jessie Baker storms in and flips her world upside down...an unlikely arrangement forces them to travel the country together and fight for survival against the undead. Crazed lunatics, deadly scenarios and heightened emotions leave a storm brewing in Meghan unlike anything she's dealt with before. Jesse, on the other hand, welcomes the turmoil with open arms and one goal; either die for Meghan or at her hands. He's ready to tear down anyone in his way for her, but will that be what tears them apart? Or can they overcome all odds?
Bound by Blood and Fate
"Some truths are buried too deep to stay hidden forever."Raine Roghnaithe has always known two things-she was never meant to live and die in her small village, and turning eighteen means she can finally break free from the expectations that have bound her since birth. Her birthday should be a simple milestone, celebrated with family and far too much cake. Instead, it becomes the first step into a world she was never meant to see.Beyond the wall of trees she's always known lies a realm woven with shadows and secrets, where betrayal cuts deep and every promise demands a price. Hunted by forces she can't yet understand, Raine must decide who to become-the obedient daughter her village raised, or the warrior she has always longed to be.In a world where loyalty is fleeting and family ties are tangled in lies, survival will demand more than strength. It will demand sacrifice. And when the choice comes, she'll have to ask herself-What would you do to protect the ones you love?Now, she carries the answer like a blade in her hand. Anything.
Jacob - Children of the Gods
There are no words to describe a parent's love for their children and it's no different for any race or nation. Even for the Gods it's a love, filled with pride, always forgiving, and forever evolving.Jacob - Children of the Gods - is the fourth in a riveting five book series continuing the story of Jacob and his battles against the Dark side. In this instalment he becomes aware of a new threat that seems to live in Shadow. At the same time, the Children of the Gods are rapidly changing from being preteens, into being sixteen-year-old hormonal youths with untested powers that can easily get out of control, powers that need mentoring.Very soon they become targets of Shadow and begin suffering as each day passes. After intensive training, brought in as a result of growing sinister attacks, they fall into a trance so deep it takes them through the halls of Olympus into a waiting dark mist were, before exiting, everything for them changes. They transform to present as very powerful young gods ready to take on all comers.Is the rise of Shadow connected to the fall of Hell?Will their newfound powers be enough to assist in establishing Shadows identity?Is there a new battle coming?
Jacob - Battle for Olympus
A mysterious and frightening shadow has been skulking its way through all the realms of myth and legend. Its sinister presence is always followed by an attack of such evil violence that few survive.Jacob - Battle for Olympus - is the last in a riveting five book series. It concludes the story of Jacob's journey to be the God of Gods and his battles against the Dark side. In this instalment he finally establishes who Shadow is and quickly learns it can only be defeated with the assistance of the Ancient One.Jacob's heart breaks on learning of attacks by Shadow on the Dragon, Elf and Yeti nations and is devastated when he discovers many of his friends and allies have been killed.When Asgard is destroyed he concludes that Shadow's plan, just like that of The Darkness, is to destroy all that has been created by the Ancient One. This emboldens him to awaken the defenders of Olympus who have, since long before the time of Zeus, been sleeping deep in the caverns below the temple.Can Jacob rescue the remnants of those of myth and legend?Will the Ancient One come to Jacob's assistance?Is the Battle for Olympus to be the battle to end all wars?
Where We've Made It Dark
A work of sheer immediacy that realizes the zombie fantasy more fully than the fantasy itself.Imogen starts summer vacation to find her brother watching zombies on the news. Quips fly, but the catastrophe in Indonesia still rips the future from anything she loves. The world ends before undead reach her door, and what Imogen faces is unthinkable: to leave her family in the apocalypse.Containment slowly fails, and in an emptied out San Francisco, people have left for the hills, for survivorships, anywhere but cities. By the time the East Coast's plunged into extinction, SF's left one of the last places for the undead to touch. But that still doesn't mean its empty streets are safe.Boba scavenging with a neighboring group of ex-techies makes life almost normal again, but each outing means more than just posturing every time they run into someone else. When the group needs unity, she stands her ground-but she's risking them too.All her family wants is to keep safe, no matter what. But there's no more being yourself when everything about the world is gone. Whatever used to make sense, being brave or selfish, all that's there is life's end, violence the one thing that it brings.And the only way forward for Imogen is out there, waiting-they all are.
Thread Traveller
"A strong debut with compelling characters that passionately advocates for community, nature, and found family" Kirkus Starred Review ★"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ In the vein of Margaret Atwood and Ursula K. Le Guin." CanReads ReviewWhat if abandoning your family actually saved you?At 47, tech entrepreneur August's life is unraveling. On a desperate family holiday in England, a sip of ancient beer transports her to an alternate reality where mushrooms pulse with power and women commune with the fungal network beneath their feet.Taken in by Margaret, a midwife with dangerous secrets, August discovers a world where brewing beer might be her way home-or her reason to stay. When Margaret's community faces persecution, August must choose between two families, two worlds, two versions of herself.A speculative fiction debut about midlife transformation and the courage to put yourself first.
A Cup of Conflict
Chief Justice Anthea chose her party carefully when Queen Teodora charged her with escorting Crown Prince Quan Po home. However, more betrayals await her in the ancient capital of Jing as she dances between diplomatic niceties and saving the human race from extinction.But her most dangerous opponent plots from within the city to destroy the last scion of the imperial family. An enemy who blames both her and the prince for everything he's lost. Someone who would feed the entire World to the demons in order to win.Magic and mayhem have never been devious. Or this shocking.
A New Beginning
The stars are calling!Following Earth's surprising victory over an alien species that has dominated the galaxy, Captain Rena Sheets used all her resources and connections to create Excalibur II. It's the most advanced starship ever to strike out from human space, ready to chart the cosmos.But, for where the ship is headed, she'll need an intrepid crew of explorers. Secrets abound, and not everyone is settling in comfortably on the ship. From a former intelligence operative as first officer, to a cadet raised far above her station, to a stowaway, and even a secret AI, banned by humanity, Excalibur II has just as many conflicts inside its hull as with the new species they contact. How long do they have to stake their claim before their old enemies gather their forces?Climb aboard a brand-new vessel of exploration and seek out alien life and strange worlds in E.J. Isaacs' debut novel, A New Beginning!
Interface Book Two
With High Lord Boston Quinn still searching for them, Emerson Lloyde, Elli Rattlesnake Quinn, Anastacia Moon, and Elli Moon have settled peacefully with their children across the Inland Sea.Until Saą, a strange visitor from Crow City, a nearby settlement, warns the settlers of an impending earthquake that would not only destroy their home but cause a disastrous oil spill from an abandoned oil tanker. Do they trust Saą? Should they neutralize the toxic contents of the tanker before they leave?Meanwhile, Eric Eggert, Rosco, Grendel and Dr. Pamela are trying to maintain Terminus Station, the new refuge for the survivors of Blue Hole. When Boston Quinn threatens to attack them again in order to gain news of his daughter, his granddaughter, and Emerson, the man who destroyed his life, what choices do they have?Interface: Crow City, R.K. Hillhouse's sequel to Interface, presents a world in which new horizons of community, justice, spirituality and betrayals converge amidst twisted uses of technology, tyrannical civilizations and cultures that vehemently refuse to engage with technology for fear of repeating the mistakes of the past. Can a home ever be made in such a mess?
Thread Traveller
"A strong debut with compelling characters that passionately advocates for community, nature, and found family" Kirkus Starred Review ★"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ In the vein of Margaret Atwood and Ursula K. Le Guin." CanReads ReviewWhat if abandoning your family actually saved you?At 47, tech entrepreneur August's life is unraveling. On a desperate family holiday in England, a sip of ancient beer transports her to an alternate reality where mushrooms pulse with power and women commune with the fungal network beneath their feet.Taken in by Margaret, a midwife with dangerous secrets, August discovers a world where brewing beer might be her way home-or her reason to stay. When Margaret's community faces persecution, August must choose between two families, two worlds, two versions of herself.A speculative fiction debut about midlife transformation and the courage to put yourself first.
Melyndie
Humanity perfected itself-or so they believed. Emotion suppressed. Free will erased. Productivity made absolute. But even flawless designs fracture. When a new world order engineers its ultimate creation-Melyndie, a genetically enhanced girl built to preserve their future-something unintended awakens: curiosity, defiance...and the dangerous spark of feeling. As whispers of rebellion spread, the architects of this controlled society argue whether humanity deserves saving. Caught between those who would use her as a weapon and those who fear what she represents, Melyndie must decide if she is a tool to be wielded-or the catalyst of a destiny no one could predict.Set in a near-future world terrified of imperfection, Melyndie launches a gripping new sci-fi trilogy about choice, conscience, and the cost of being human. Fans of dystopian drama, high-stakes science, and fierce heroines will find their next obsession.
Vampires in Park Circus
Munro Selkiefolk is dying.Four years ago, Arabella Morrow broke the spell which made her star-crossed love immortal, but miserable. They've been enjoying the time they have left. But now that the years are being measured in hours and minutes, everything is going wrong.Old family are coming out of the woodwork, expecting their own resolution. Munro's ex is intent on pushing her way back in. And Munro herself seems to be pushing Bella away.It's on these most harrowing nights of Bella's life, a vampire comes to stay. A vampire who is trying to give up human blood, who was kicked out of her grandfather's cult.But now that it's been brought to their attention, exactly what is going on in that mansion at the top of the hill?And why is it bending the ley lines of the entire city?Join the Coven of Merchant City as they enter their darkest chapter yet...
Darkside of Her Memory
A forbidden romance ignites in the shadow of a crime investigation when Andie awakens injured and alone in a hospital room. She knows only one thing: her memory is missing the truth of what happened to her. Haunted by fragments of a life she can't recall, she clings to her only constant: fear.Detective John Nilluka, assigned to her case, has a fierce protective intensity that appeals to Andie, offering her a sense of safety she can't explain. But when the southern charmed Cole Edwards arrives at the hospital claiming to be her boyfriend with an explanation of her past, Andie is thrown into turmoil.Torn between two men, one a stranger with a story, the other a protector who awakens a passion in her, Andie must navigate a maze of secrets, attraction, and lies as she decides who can be trusted and who might be playing a deadly game.
HORRORific Tales Volume One
Hauntings can manifest in many ways. A restless spirit can become tethered to our realm, unable to cross over and find eternal peace. Often related to their demise an entity can find itself attached to a location, object, person or even a memory. Unable to complete their journey a spirit will plead with, cry out to or lash out at the living. We explore a few of these occurrences in this collection of tales.Welcome to HORRORific Tales! This is an anthology series curated from the wonderful contributors to The HORRORific Podcast. Each volume is themed and delves into various sub-genres and lore of horror. Remember to keep it creepy, keep it HORRORific!
A Punch from the Stars
A meteorite crashes near a remote Antarctic research base. The impact is silent, but something shifts: first in the local penguin population, then in the base crew.As isolation deepens and survival instincts clash with moral boundaries, team leader Katrina Ingledew, faces choices that will haunt her across continents.Stranded in Chile as a global pandemic takes hold, Katrina and her colleague Ben, navigate a world unravelling-where love flickers in the shadow of suspicion, and whispers of conspiracy threaten to rewrite everything they thought they knew about science, race and survival.Taut, atmospheric and emotionally charged, A Punch from the Stars is a haunting exploration of mystery, consequence, and the fragile line between humanity and instinct.Author BioA Punch from the Stars is Australian writer Graeme Goldsmith's fifth novel.
Into the Unknown
What lies beyond the known?An anomaly in space attracts the curious and the obsessive. An artificial intelligence expresses very real needs. A civilization lives out its last days on a doomed generation ship.From the recesses of a closet to the dark side of the Moon, from mysterious islands to alien worlds and the furthest reaches of unexplored space, join eleven authors as they explore the mysteries that lie within our technology, our universe, and ourselves.Embark on a science fiction expedition ... Into the Unknown.Edited by Emma Berglund, Jason Clor and Rohan O'Duill.Featuring stories by A. Raven Demory, Jason Clor, Rohan O'Duill, S. A. Sackinger, Briana Bedore, H. L. Hinkle, J. P. Reynolds, Duncan Ellis, T. E. LaMonte, Emma Berglund and Wendy Wee.All profits from the sale of this anthology are donated to The World Literacy Foundation."From distant galaxies to claustrophobic smart homes, Into the Unknown is a thrilling, thought-provoking sci-fi anthology by eleven fresh voices in the genre. These stories barrel headfirst into the mysteries, wonder, and horror that dwell just outside of the everyday. The authors' visions are grounded in universal human experiences-the frustrations of work, the pang of long-distance romance, and the struggles of coming of age-that bring these imaginative new worlds to life. Delve into the unknown, and you just may find your new favourite author!"- Rachel A. Rosen, author of Cascade, The Sleep Of Reason"A terrific collection of science fiction tales, modern in its approach with some beautifully fresh writing. Nicely put together, this was a pleasure to read and enjoy."- Jo Zebedee, author of Inish Carraig and The Abendau trilogy"Into the Unknown is a wildly imaginative journey through the far reaches of space and into realities that are disturbingly similar to our own. These 11 stories range from tales of spacefaring intrigue to steampunk adventure to AI-gone-wrong, and there's something exciting here for every fan of speculative fiction."- Jason Dorough, author of 'Akithar's Greatest Trick'
A Mouthful of Dust
Hunger makes monsters in this dark new tale in Nghi Vo's Hugo Award-winning Singing Hills Cycle. "Nghi Vo is so good."―NPR on The Brides of High Hill Wandering Cleric Chih of Singing Hills and their hoopoe companion Almost Brilliant come to the river town of Baolin chasing stories of a legendary famine. Amid tales of dishes served to royalty and desserts made of dust, they discover the secrets of what happens when hunger stalks the land and what the powerful will do to hide their crimes. Trapped in the mansion of a sinister magistrate, Chih and Almost Brilliant must learn what happened in Baolin when the famine came to call, and they must do so quickly...because the things in the shadows are only growing hungrier. The Singing Hills Cycle has been shortlisted for the Lambda Literary Award, the Locus Award, and the Ignyte Award, and has won the Crawford Award and the Hugo Award. The novellas are standalone stories linked by the Cleric Chih, and may be read in any order. The Empress of Salt and FortuneWhen the Tiger Came Down the MountainInto the RiverlandsMammoths at the GatesThe Brides of High HillA Mouthful of Dust
Dune: The Machine Crusade
Frank Herbert's Dune series is one of the grandest epics in the annals of imaginative literature. Selling millions of copies worldwide, it is science fiction's answer to The Lord of the Rings, a brilliantly imaginative epic of high adventure, unforgettable characters, and immense scope. More than two decades have passed since the events chronicled in The Butlerian Jihad. The crusade against thinking robots has ground on for years, but the forces led by Serena Butler and Iblis Ginjo have made only slight gains; the human worlds grow weary of war, of the bloody, inconclusive swing from victory to defeat. The fearsome cymeks, led by Agamemnon, hatch new plots to regain their lost power from Omnius--as their numbers dwindle and time begins to run out. The fighters of Ginaz, led by Jool Noret, forge themselves into an elite warrior class, a weapon against the machine--dominated worlds. Aurelius Venport and Norma Cenva are on the verge of the most important discovery in human history--a way to "fold" space and travel instantaneously to any place in the galaxy. And on the faraway, nearly worthless planet of Arrakis, Selim Wormrider and his band of outlaws take the first steps to making themselves the feared fighters who will change the course of history: the Fremen. Here is the unrivaled imaginative power that has put Brian Herbert and Kevin Anderson on bestseller lists everywhere and earned them the high regard of readers around the globe. The fantastic saga of Dune continues in Dune: The Machine Crusade.
Tide Bound
Kiojah's dreamed of her future as a duchess her entire life. When her sister passes away and an impending debt endangers her family's legacy and estate, she's willing to do whatever it takes to preserve it. Including marrying Ario, the foreign prince of Nevaron, and her sister's betrothed.A romantic at heart, Kiojah embraces the challenges of her arranged marriage until Ario shatters her illusions. He had no desire to marry, not her sister, and especially not her. He makes swift arrangements for a mission at sea, with no intention of taking her along. Despite his disapproval, Kiojah holds on to her romantic notions and forsakes her newfound comforts to follow him.Ario and Kiojah embark on a journey which reveals the enchanting yet harsh realities of the world outside of her privilege. Kiojah must decide how far she'll go for the love she yearns for. Will she defy her reputation and obligations or succumb to her past?
Jacob - Children of the Gods
There are no words to describe a parent's love for their children and it's no different for any race or nation. Even for the Gods it's a love, filled with pride, always forgiving, and forever evolving.Jacob - Children of the Gods - is the fourth in a riveting five book series continuing the story of Jacob and his battles against the Dark side. In this instalment he becomes aware of a new threat that seems to live in Shadow. At the same time, the Children of the Gods are rapidly changing from being preteens, into being sixteen-year-old hormonal youths with untested powers that can easily get out of control, powers that need mentoring.Very soon they become targets of Shadow and begin suffering as each day passes. After intensive training, brought in as a result of growing sinister attacks, they fall into a trance so deep it takes them through the halls of Olympus into a waiting dark mist were, before exiting, everything for them changes. They transform to present as very powerful young gods ready to take on all comers.Is the rise of Shadow connected to the fall of Hell?Will their newfound powers be enough to assist in establishing Shadows identity?Is there a new battle coming?
Jacob - Battle for Olympus
A mysterious and frightening shadow has been skulking its way through all the realms of myth and legend. Its sinister presence is always followed by an attack of such evil violence that few survive.Jacob - Battle for Olympus - is the last in a riveting five book series. It concludes the story of Jacob's journey to be the God of Gods and his battles against the Dark side. In this instalment he finally establishes who Shadow is and quickly learns it can only be defeated with the assistance of the Ancient One.Jacob's heart breaks on learning of attacks by Shadow on the Dragon, Elf and Yeti nations and is devastated when he discovers many of his friends and allies have been killed.When Asgard is destroyed he concludes that Shadow's plan, just like that of The Darkness, is to destroy all that has been created by the Ancient One. This emboldens him to awaken the defenders of Olympus who have, since long before the time of Zeus, been sleeping deep in the caverns below the temple.Can Jacob rescue the remnants of those of myth and legend?Will the Ancient One come to Jacob's assistance?Is the Battle for Olympus to be the battle to end all wars?
Fleabag 2
Evolving with human traits that conflict with its animal nature, a wolf is stalked by those seeking to capture and control it, in this grimdark fantasy.Wounded and fighting for survival in a complex dungeon consumed by civil war, a wolf's need to lead its own pack is fulfilled by a loyal and devoted connection to its elven companion, Emhreeil. Lost to each other, they've become easy prey for the monstrous creatures that prowl the multilevel mazes. To find Emhreeil, the wolf must learn to control its shapeshifting physiology and other supernatural abilities.Meanwhile, despite losing an arm and her sight, Emhreeil isn't completely helpless against the horrors of the dungeon. Having experienced her own transformation into vampirism, she now feeds on anything--rats and humans alike--to stay alive. Joined by her friend Katherine, she's drawn into the escalating conflict between various dungeon factions and vows to slaughter anyone who threatens their growing circle of allies. As she embraces her rising savagery, Emhreeil is determined to increase her bloodthirsty powers and find her beloved wolf.But Emhreeil isn't the only one searching for the wolf. Baron Manos Ironheart, a ruthless dungeon lord, has learned of the extraordinary beast's existence. Now he's determined to possess it, tame it, and make it his pet--and, eventually, his weapon. The bounty Ironheart places on the wolf's head tempts every merciless hunter in the dungeon. But with each confrontation, the hunters unknowingly strengthen the wolf's evolution . . .The second volume of the hit LitRPG adventure series--with more than a million views on Royal Road--now available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook!Tropes include: found family and fight to survive.
