Shadows of Hyperion
The Bill is Coming Due... ... on Project Hyperion. Ariane Austin discovers she and her friends Marc, Simon, and Wu Kung are crippled after their battles in Challenges of the Deeps, unable to use their Arena-born powers. The newly-embodied Hyperion AI, Dr. Alexander Fairchild, is working with a Molothos officer to undermine the Faction of Humanity... while he also pulls deadly strings back home in the Solar System. The insane Hyperion Maria-Susanna is active at last, and someone has murdered one of the Champions of the Arena even as he was coming to meet with Marc DuQuesne. All of these events are related, and the collision of such forces will shake the entirety of the Arena, and beyond, as they find that everything, everything, is affected by the long, dark shadows of Hyperion.
Ravenfall
"A soaring blend of passion and magic-Elizabeth Schechter weaves romance and fantasy into an unforgettable spell." -Cecilia Tan, bestselling author of Slow SeductionBorn to shadows and power, Lorcan, the only child of the Raven King and grandson of the Morrigan, has always known his destiny: the throne. But fate is rarely so simple. An heir already exists-and Lorcan's cunning cousin will stop at nothing to claim the crown, even if it means destroying a raven shifter with feathers as white as moonlight.Kidnapped and thrust into the brutal gladiatorial arenas of Rome, Lorcan must navigate a world where blood is currency, betrayal wears a mask, and love is forbidden...or perhaps impossible. Yet, in the heart of this peril, Lorcan discovers that his heart is not his own. For he is destined to bond with only one...yet finds himself drawn irresistibly to two: the daughter of the man who enslaved him, and the grandson of the Roman Emperor himself.In a realm where loyalty is tested, passion ignites like wildfire, and destiny claws its way into every choice, Lorcan must fight not only for his life, but for the love that could either save him-or destroy him.
Ravenborn
Winner of the Passionate Plume Award for Erotic Romance"Hauntingly beautiful... A story of longing, love, and fiery passion." -LaQuette"Netflix, take note-I devoured this story and I want more." -Alex AndersenThey are Morrigan's sons-born of shadow and storm, shaped by magic, and bound by fate.The Raven-Goddess granted each of her nine sons two sacred gifts: the power to shift between raven and man-and the unmistakable pull toward their soulmates. But even the blessings of a goddess cannot shield them from the trials of love... or war.In a world brimming with ancient magic and treacherous alliances, these demi-god brothers must fight not only for the hearts of those they are destined to love, but for the very survival of their realm. When a cunning family of mages sets their sights on the ravens' power, the battle turns deadly-and each brother will face an impossible choice: sacrifice their heart, or risk everything.Lyrical, sensual, and steeped in myth, Ravenborn: Book One of the Raven Blood series, is a sweeping romantasy of soul-deep love, divine legacy, and the fierce power of destiny.
Legalist
L. E. Modesitt, Jr., bestselling author of Saga of Recluce and the Imager Portfolio, continues the Grand Illusion, a gaslamp political fantasy series (Isolate, Councilor, Contrarian) with a prequel, Legalist. Fifty years after the establishment of the Imperium, and 450 years before the events of Isolate, Dominic Mikail Ysella--ancestor of Avraal Ysella--is the grandson of the last king of Aloor. Stripped of most of their land, Dominic, as the third son, must support himself. Dominic becomes a legalist and is elected to the Imperial Council quietly working as an isolate, someone unreadable by government telepaths. Amid a time of a crumbling imperial line, Dominic must build a coalition within the Council and quietly draft a new constitution to save the Imperium from itself. Uncovering rampant corruption, graft, and potential to be arrested for treason, Ysella discovers any number of ways that simple legal specialist in water rights could get himself killed. The Grand IllusionIsolateCouncilorContrarianLegalist Other Series by L.E. Modesitt, Jr.The Imager PortfolioThe Corean ChroniclesThe Spellsong CycleThe Ghost BooksThe Ecolitan Matter
The Hearts We Trust
When Georgia and her husband Jon decided to make a permanent move from their home in Nashville, Tennessee to Hilton Head Island, she encountered more challenges than ever expected. There were many things she loved about her new life: the addition to her family; the natural beauty that surrounded her; her expanding circle of treasured friends. But something was subtly tugging at her heart that kept her from feeling at ease. Even the spiritual amulet that she wore was strangely quiet. To top it off, the threat of a hurricane making landfall on Hilton Head Island compounded her turmoil. This is a story about learning to decipher the often-subtle messages of the heart that can help us find our way through even the most trying of circumstances.
A Scar in the Bone (Deluxe Limited Edition)
Pre-order now to receive the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION-- only available on the first printing while supplies last! The collector's hardcover features a luxurious dust jacket, sprayed edges, illustrated endpapers, and beautiful flipbook style art throughout.Magic awakens. Darkness swells. A hero rises--and she's ready to fight... New York Times bestselling author Sophie Jordan is back with an all-new epic romantasy set in the high-stakes world of A Fire in the Sky.It's been a year since Tamsyn transformed. From royal whipping girl in the palace of Penterra to the bride of Fell, the Beast of the Borderlands. From the enemy in the Beast's bed to the wife he sacrificed himself to save. From an ordinary girl...to a dragon. And not just any dragon--a powerful fire-breather...and the best hope to keep magic from flickering out forever.With Fell gone, torn from her side in the dangerous swirling mists of the Crags, Tamsyn is heartbroken and alone among the dragon pride. An unwelcome outsider still learning to survive in this fiery skin of hers within a new cutthroat society, she trains in the arena until her muscles burn and her blood spills. Slowly, Tamsyn forges herself into a warrior in the shadow of Fell's enigmatic brother, Vetr, whose silver eyes track her with distrust...and maybe something more.But is Fell truly beyond her reach? Their bond pulls at her, as fiercely as the drive to protect both humans and dragonkind from the growing threat posed by Stig, once her closest friend, now a relentless enemy determined to hunt her down and destroy her--and with her, all things magic.Magic stirs in the darkness, strengthening all who believe in it. But will it be enough to save Tamsyn, the pride, the kingdom...and a fiery love fated to endure for centuries, as deep as a scar in the bone?
For Whom the Belle Tolls (Deluxe Limited Edition)
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER! The deluxe limited edition of For Whom the Belle Tolls features full-color stenciled edges, endpapers featuring exclusive character art, a beautifully designed stamped book case, and a jacket with metallic effects and embossing! This breathtaking hardcover edition is available only on the first printing, and is a must-have for any book lover while supplies last in the US and Canada. From Hell's Belles BookTok sensation Jaysea Lynn comes a hotter-than-hell romantasy about love, magic, and found family in the Afterlife, perfect for fans of Sarah A. Parker and Callie Hart. They told her to go to Hell. She went, but on her own terms. Lily isn't exactly thrilled with her arrival in the Afterlife, but what awaits her there is more fantastical than she ever could have imagined: Deities wait in line at the coffee shop. Fae flit between realms. Souls find ways to make death a beginning. As she explores the many corners of the Afterlife, Lily finds herself surprisingly drawn to a place most people would avoid at all costs: Hell. Armed with years of customer service experience and pent-up sarcasm, Lily carves a job out for herself amongst Hell's demons, sending souls to their rightful circles with more than a hint of sass. Lily's expectations are subverted every day in Hell--especially by Bel, a demon general with a distractingly sexy voice. The two meet by chance and form an immediate, deeply healing friendship, but the undeniable heat between them threatens to combust. Meanwhile, something stirs beyond the boundaries of their world, threatening to destroy everything they've known and everything that could be...unless they fight like Hell to stop it. This debut novel from BookTok sensation Jaysea Lynn invites you to lose yourself in a world where love ignites in the unlikeliest of places, magic defies the rules, and the Afterlife proves more thrilling than anyone could imagine.
Breath of the Storm
A descendent of the secretive Corvus line, Elowyn has been surrounded by legends and superstition all her life. Elemental magic, ancient bloodlines, and a Veil separating the realms were things spoken of in tomes and storybooks, but when Elowyn discovers her friend Lireal's father horrifically murdered, she soon discovers that something beyond the mortal plain is cracking through the boundary between worlds.As Elowyn and her friends seek answers, they find themselves entangled in a world of ancient prophecies they hadn't even known existed. As the Veil weakens and the balance between the realms threatens to unravel, Elowyn must contend not only with the mysteries of the prophecy but her own burgeoning power, which she's been shielded from her whole life. All she knows is there's a darkness inside her, and if she cannot learn to harness it, it will consume her as it did those who came before.Elowyn's powers will awaken whether she likes it or not, thrusting her into the crosshairs of a conflict that transcends the mortal plain where she's spent her life. As a mysterious hunter responsible for slaying abominations arrives in town, so too does a shadowy prince from a broken kingdom beyond the Veil. Elowyn finds herself on a collision course with both men-one sworn to hunt those like her, and the other corrupted by a dark magic that could spell her undoing.
Fortress Sol
When Rab was a baby, his mother made a decision which would change his life. She feared he would be sent to work in the hellish mines of Mercury, to eke out his life until he was worn out, all in the name of maintaning the defense of the Solar Sytem. But when her desperate attempt to flee with her 2 year old failed, she took a desperate step to save him. She cut off his hand. Decades later, Rab has been spared the physical hardships he can no longer endure, and is now based on the Mask, the all-encompassing structure which hides the Solar Sytem from alien eyes. And it is during his watch that a spaceship arrives, one which has travelled for a hundred years from a long-forgotten colony planet. If they pierce the Mask, everything humanity has created will be left open to the alien threat. But this strange ship, bearing an offshoot of the species, may bring something else with them. Hope.
The Princess Knight
A princess desperate to win back the prince who broke her heart follows him to his kingdom's prestigious military academy--and in doing so, falls in love, saves the realm, and continues to look fabulous in this delightful debut fantasy.Domhnall and Cl穩a are an ideal match--or so everyone says. They are prince and princess of neighboring kingdoms. An alliance the gods will smile on. Until Domhnall ruins everything by refusing to propose.Heartbroken but determined, Cl穩a makes the perfect plan: Follow Domhnall to Caisle獺n C籀sta, the military academy he's attending. Show she can protect her kingdom. Secure the betrothal. Sure, the castle has a brutal reputation. But how hard can dueling really be?Warrior Ronan promised himself he'd never lose his focus. He fought and sacrificed for his place at Caisle獺n C籀sta, and he has no time for blonde princesses who waltz into arenas like they're attending a ball. Even if she and her otter-like pet are...well, cute.He doesn't want to be intrigued by Cl穩a. But her hunger to prove herself is something he understands. He tells himself there's no harm training her. Even if his heart does race around her. Even if Domhnall is his best friend.But as they say, love is a battlefield--and unfortunately for them all, a very real war is looming on the horizon. It's a fight that will threaten all their kingdoms...and test all their hearts.
Ravenfall
"A soaring blend of passion and magic-Elizabeth Schechter weaves romance and fantasy into an unforgettable spell." -Cecilia Tan, bestselling author of Slow SeductionBorn to shadows and power, Lorcan, the only child of the Raven King and grandson of the Morrigan, has always known his destiny: the throne. But fate is rarely so simple. An heir already exists-and Lorcan's cunning cousin will stop at nothing to claim the crown, even if it means destroying a raven shifter with feathers as white as moonlight.Kidnapped and thrust into the brutal gladiatorial arenas of Rome, Lorcan must navigate a world where blood is currency, betrayal wears a mask, and love is forbidden...or perhaps impossible. Yet, in the heart of this peril, Lorcan discovers that his heart is not his own. For he is destined to bond with only one...yet finds himself drawn irresistibly to two: the daughter of the man who enslaved him, and the grandson of the Roman Emperor himself.In a realm where loyalty is tested, passion ignites like wildfire, and destiny claws its way into every choice, Lorcan must fight not only for his life, but for the love that could either save him-or destroy him.
Ravenborn
Winner of the Passionate Plume Award for Erotic Romance"Hauntingly beautiful... A story of longing, love, and fiery passion." -LaQuette"Netflix, take note-I devoured this story and I want more." -Alex AndersenThey are Morrigan's sons-born of shadow and storm, shaped by magic, and bound by fate.The Raven-Goddess granted each of her nine sons two sacred gifts: the power to shift between raven and man-and the unmistakable pull toward their soulmates. But even the blessings of a goddess cannot shield them from the trials of love... or war.In a world brimming with ancient magic and treacherous alliances, these demi-god brothers must fight not only for the hearts of those they are destined to love, but for the very survival of their realm. When a cunning family of mages sets their sights on the ravens' power, the battle turns deadly-and each brother will face an impossible choice: sacrifice their heart, or risk everything.Lyrical, sensual, and steeped in myth, Ravenbirn: Book One of the Raven Blood series, is a sweeping romantasy of soul-deep love, divine legacy, and the fierce power of destiny.
Breath of the Storm
A descendent of the secretive Corvus line, Elowyn has been surrounded by legends and superstition all her life. Elemental magic, ancient bloodlines, and a Veil separating the realms were things spoken of in tomes and storybooks, but when Elowyn discovers her friend Lireal's father horrifically murdered, she soon discovers that something beyond the mortal plain is cracking through the boundary between worlds.As Elowyn and her friends seek answers, they find themselves entangled in a world of ancient prophecies they hadn't even known existed. As the Veil weakens and the balance between the realms threatens to unravel, Elowyn must contend not only with the mysteries of the prophecy but her own burgeoning power, which she's been shielded from her whole life. All she knows is there's a darkness inside her, and if she cannot learn to harness it, it will consume her as it did those who came before.Elowyn's powers will awaken whether she likes it or not, thrusting her into the crosshairs of a conflict that transcends the mortal plain where she's spent her life. As a mysterious hunter responsible for slaying abominations arrives in town, so too does a shadowy prince from a broken kingdom beyond the Veil. Elowyn finds herself on a collision course with both men-one sworn to hunt those like her, and the other corrupted by a dark magic that could spell her undoing.
Beneath Thorns and Ashes
Princess Emryn of Lockhaven has never felt so helpless in her entire life. Watching her brother lose the human girl he loves, and their unborn child, due to a curse their own father inflicted on them is heartbreaking. And that's not taking into account her own grief over losing Kayla-the friend she'd come to view as a sister. Emryn vows to help her brother get through his pain in whichever way she can. Trouble is, her own future isn't looking quite so rosy either.A conspiracy against their own father seems like the only way for her and Declan to deal with the repercussions from last year's siren attack. And on top of that, her father is bringing suitors to the castle and expects Emryn to choose a husband within three months. Finding herself trapped in an impossible situation, Emryn is wary when the dreaded princes start to arrive, and that's putting it mildly.Declan has scoured every library and read every book he could get his hands on since Kayla has been gone, but he's not even close to a semblance of a solution for reversing her banishment. Holding the hollowness chipping away at his sanity at bay becomes more of an effort every single day, until he's granted an unexpected gift. But is it enough to keep him afloat? And will he find the strength he needs to not only fulfil the vow he made to the woman he loves, but to also prevent his father from ruining his sister's one chance at happiness? The stakes are high, the odds are unfavourable, but one thing is certain: When dreams shatter, only hope can endure.
The Hobbit & the Lord of the Rings Illustrated by Alan Lee Box Set
A boxed gift set of Tolkien's classic masterpieces, fully illustrated throughout in watercolor by the acclaimed and award-winning artist, Alan Lee, conceptual designer on Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies.Since they were first published, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings have been books people have treasured. Steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness, these works of sweeping fantasy have touched the hearts of young and old alike. Between them, over 150 million copies have been sold around the world. And no editions have proved more popular than the two that were illustrated by award-winning artist, Alan Lee--the Centenary edition of The Lord of the Rings and the 60th Anniversary edition of The Hobbit.The hardcover editions of these beautifully illustrated works have now been collected together into one boxed set of four books. Readers will be able to follow the complete story of the Hobbits and their part in the quest for the Ring with breathtaking illustrations of the iconic scenes in this epic tale--beginning with Bilbo's fateful visit from Gandalf in The Hobbit, continuing with the Council of Elrond in The Fellowship of the Ring and the Battle of Helm's Deep in The Two Towers, and culminating in the dramatic climax between Frodo and Gollum atop Mount Doom in The Return of the King.
Shadow Of The Nightingale
The Spear of Durandail has been recovered. Birds have flown from Rovira and the call has been answered. The armies of faith march north.Lukas Raynor returns to his homeland to face the wrath of Dorian. The world changes when he meets his brother atop the ruins of a sundered village, a place that will change the fortunes of both.Earl Magnus is dead. Astrid Farrin denies the wishes of her people and refuses his crown. The passage to the uncharted south is open and its mysteries call to her. To discover what lies beyond the Empire's borders, ships are made ready and a path is charted for a journey that will become legend.Kitara is in chains, bound for the Empire and a life of servitude. Alone, save for a small company of Salvaari prisoners, Kitara must use every skill she possesses to survive this torment. The mercenary Bellec enlists the aid of Sakkar Alsahra and the moonseer Aeryn to hunt those who enslaved his daughter. To do so, they must cross the entire breadth of Medea, Annora and Larissa as those nations prepare for war.In the wake of great tragedy Sir Kyler Landrey and his mentor ride for Elara. Their quarry: a shadow of the past. They are greeted by a new hell. The great trading Empire is under siege. While at war with the Sacasian pirates, Elara has become a powder keg. The oppressed lower districts have been left further and further behind by those east of the river. Gangs stir in the Pits and resentment towards the magister grows by the day.This war in the shadows pales in the face of a rising nightmare. The Nightingale. A demon to the wealthy, a burning brand to the poor.Corruption. Betrayal. Murder. Secrets.Elara is ready to fall.
Heretic Behaviour - The Lies of Midas
A New Adult dark fantasy with romance. The sequel to Heretic Behaviour: The Secrets of DemonsAgainst all odds, Mila is still alive.For now.But survival is no longer enough. A dear friend is missing, another is being hunted by the Church, her sworn enemy has just moved into her home, and Mila will be killed if she is caught even looking at the man she's falling in love with.Nefarious plots and mysteries abound. A rogue religious sect with a violent mission of their own are rising to power, a tyrant's mind is crumbling under the weight of his ambitions, and Mila knows a secret that could destroy the very fabric of her world.The stakes have never been higher. A dangerous truth is unravelling and Mila, somehow, finds herself in the centre of it all. Again.All she knows for sure is that...with a power she cannot control, a love she cannot have, and a lie that threatens the very fabric of her world, nothing is sacred.
Fatewaker
Jacketed Case Laminate Hardcover: A sturdy casebound book with a full-color printed cover and a removable jacket, designed for durability and a premium reading experience.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.
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.
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.
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
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?
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.
A Christmas Carol Rewired
He optimised everything -- except his heart.Edward Sloane is a London tech mogul who trusts dashboards more than people. Profit is tidy; feelings are noise. On Christmas Eve the ghost of his former partner appears, chained with credit cards, cracked phones and bad code, warning of a system failure he can still prevent. Guided by three spirits, Edward must debug his past, audit his present, and face a future where his life, and the lives he has optimised, crash for good.A Christmas Carol Rewired recodes Dickens for the digital age. The story speaks the language of platforms and product: algorithms that A/B test empathy away, engagement loops that monetise loneliness, automation that "scales" human cost, and the network effects that can isolate or heal. As Edward rewrites his moral balance sheet, the book asks a modern question with an old-fashioned answer: what happens when we aim our tools at human flourishing instead of extraction?If you have ever wondered what Scrooge would look like in a world of apps, data and endless notifications, this is your Christmas ghost story. A sharp, hopeful retelling that blends tech realism with a timeless redemption arc.
Once Bitten ...
ONCE BITTEN...Classic Monsters Anthology #5 What do you think of when someone says "vampire," or more specifically, "Dracula"? Lugosi? Welles? Langella? Nouri? Brett? Stamp? Landau? Hamilton? Hirsch? Hauer? Carradine? Lee? Niven? Storch? Nielson? Evans? Cage? Whether to chill, thrill, repel, or laugh, hundreds have picked up the cape and fangs. We all have our favorites. Ye Olde Dragon Books humbly presents twelve new stories and visions of the legend and lore for your reading pleasure. Dracula as hero, villain, nemesis, ally, love interest, boy next door, grumbling neighbor, victim or schemer ... there's a story in here for every taste. You might just have a new favorite Count when you're done reading. Word of advice: you might want to keep the lights on ...Contributing Authors: Stoney Setzer, Cortney Manning, Jordan Campbell, Lindsi McIntyre, Jim Doran, Jessica A. Tanner, Deborah Cullins Smith, Darlene Bocek, Etta-Tamera Wilson, Pam Halter, Rosemarie DiCristo, Michelle L. Levigne
Ring Shout
Nebula, Locus, and Alex Award-winner P. Dj癡l穩 Clark returns with Ring Shout, a dark fantasy historical novella that gives a supernatural twist to the Ku Klux Klan's reign of terror "A fantastical, brutal and thrilling triumph of the imagination...Clark's combination of historical and political reimagining is cathartic, exhilarating and fresh." --The New York TimesNamed a Best of the Year Pick by NPR Library Journal Book Riot LitReactor Bustle Polygon Washington Post IN AMERICA, DEMONS WEAR WHITE HOODS. In 1915, The Birth of a Nation cast a spell across America, swelling the Klan's ranks and drinking deep from the darkest thoughts of white folk. All across the nation they ride, spreading fear and violence among the vulnerable. They plan to bring Hell to Earth. But even Ku Kluxes can die. Standing in their way is Maryse Boudreaux and her fellow resistance fighters, a foul-mouthed sharpshooter and a Harlem Hellfighter. Armed with blade, bullet, and bomb, they hunt their hunters and send the Klan's demons straight to Hell. But something awful's brewing in Macon, and the war on Hell is about to heat up. Can Maryse stop the Klan before it ends the world? A New York Times Editor's Choice Pick!A Nebula and Locus Award Winner!A finalist for the Hugo Award, World Fantasy Award, Ignyte Award, Goodreads Choice Award, Shirley Jackson Award, AAMBC Literary Award, British Fantasy Award, Hurston/Wright Foundation Legacy Award, and the SIBA Award.
The Nine
A Shattered RealmIn Ao's broken lands, Lord Death's stolen scythe has unraveled the cycle of reincarnation. Trapped souls wail through the night, their cries tearing at the fabric of life and death, as chaos threatens to swallow all.A God RebornErazon, a god cast into mortal flesh, awakens to this world of ruin. Unknowing of his latent power, he must reclaim his strength to restore order, each step a dance with the abyss's seductive whispers.A Flawed Hero's StruggleNo flawless savior, Erazon stumbles and falters, tempted by the darkness he battles. Magic in Ao is a serpent, striking those who wield it. Against gods, wizards, and demons, his greatest fight is within - to save others without losing his soul.A World on the EdgeWill you walk beside him through a realm teetering on oblivion's brink, or watch as shadows consume all?
The Hearth Witch's Guide to Magic & Murder (Deluxe Edition)
"For all intents and purposes, we are still blissfully separated from the mortals, but there have been...complications."When a rise in London's supernatural crime puts Fey society at risk of discovery, the Winter Council turns to an unlikely solution: Avery Hemlock, the changeling they sentenced to 500 Years of Nightmares. Inherently lacking social grace and missing approximately two centuries of world knowledge, Avery must find a way to acclimate and solve the case or lose her probationary freedom.After being left at the altar and dropping out of medical school, Saga Trygg attempts to rekindle her faith in life, humanity, and witchcraft. But when her new neighbor, Avery, accidentally reveals the Fey that have been living among humanity all along, Saga realizes magic is far more than prayers, intention, and candles.Each faced with navigating an unfamiliar world, the two form an unexpected partnership--but shortly into Avery's investigation, they discover the threat might be closer to Saga than either of them imagined, and Avery will do anything to protect the first friend she's had in more than two hundred years.Rich bonus features for the deluxe edition include: Gorgeous interior artBeautiful sprayed edges
Heretic Behaviour - The Lies of Midas
Against all odds, Mila is still alive.For now.But survival is no longer enough. A dear friend is missing, another is being hunted by the Church, her sworn enemy has just moved into her home, and Mila will be killed if she is caught even looking at the man she's falling in love with.Nefarious plots and mysteries abound. A rogue religious sect with a violent mission of their own are rising to power, a tyrant's mind is crumbling under the weight of his ambitions, and Mila knows a secret that could destroy the very fabric of her world.The stakes have never been higher. A dangerous truth is unravelling and Mila, somehow, finds herself in the centre of it all. Again.All she knows for sure is that...with a power she cannot control, a love she cannot have, and a lie that threatens the very fabric of her world, nothing is sacred.
Ofinitium
Larzvec is a world of intrigue and mystery, with a shattered mainland. Pockmarked with lakes, and marred in valleys, gorges and canyons, it is the home of Humans, Azfendrik, and Yussvent. Though for most living on the mainland, little is known about the Azfendrik, Yussvent, and the power that is part of life, Venakaalith. However, those who do know, tend to keep the people in the dark.It is because of this, Ofinitium was created, the military organization that acts to protect Humanity, a useful pretty lie spread to sooth the people of its true intentions...
Crossfire
She needs a mentor to teach her how to harness her powers. The right one could save her. The wrong one could get them both killed.Etain Rhys is shattered by the murder of her family. Left to fend for herself, she quickly learns that survival requires more than sharp instincts. It demands skills. But when an explosion of power turns her into the most wanted in the land, everything changes.Rejected by the clans and pursued by deadly enemies, she finds unlikely allies in a local shopkeeper and a gruff town smithy. As her untamed magic spirals, she embarks on a journey to find the mentor who may be her only hope. With the malevolent Bok and their relentless Goblin trackers closing in, Etain runs for her life.Crossfire is the electrifying first novella of the Into the Kaos coming-of-age fantasy trilogy. If you like fierce heroines, explosive magic, and stories of resilience and empowerment, you won't want to miss Nesa Miller's prequel to her Blood of Kaos romantic fantasy series.
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.
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..
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.
