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Da Vinci On The Lam by B. D. Booker One week. One chance. Earth is dying as a fungal âgritâ and dust storms smoother crop lands and destroy the oceans. The rich flee into space, leaving the poor to die off. But if gunslinger Artis Quinn delivers a priceless da Vinci artwork to an offworlder hub on the other side of the country, his family will get tickets off-world. Yet the true end of the world might arrive sooner than expected and Quinn will have to fight his way through the ruthless Onyx Group to succeed. |
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The Saga of Bjorn Unfrid by John Simons The omens are not good. Ancient forces are at play⊠âŠand ancient forces are known to be assholes. Bjorn knows this because heâs not like other people. He sees the past and future, ghosts and gods. Sometimes he talks to them. But he never expected or wanted to get dragged into the business of the spirit world. He already has his own problems, like how to start a conversation with the woman he followed all the way to Texas so he could stay close to her. Heâs pretty sure that wouldnât go over as a great opening line. Unfortunately, the spirit world and the physical world are tied together and Bjorn is tangled up in all of it. Itâs a lot to handle all at once in your freshman year of college, and UH is not the college experience he was expecting. But when things turn dark and the lives of his loved ones are at stake, itâs the place where he must awaken to his destiny whether he wants to or not. |
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Daughter of the Beast by E C Greaves Fear not the beasts in your stories â with a stout blade and a stouter heart, become the thing they fear. When her sleepy village is raided by the Vulkari, the fearsome warrior women of the Ancient Wilds, only Zyntael Fairwinter is taken. Claimed as a daughter by their infamous matriarch, Zyntael is trained to hunt, to fight, and to killâall for a purpose that remains ever out of her grasp. In the company of their unruly young, she might find sisterhood. In their unique customs and beliefs, she might find beauty. And in the violence of their raids, she might even find glory. But it is the reason for her capture that Zyntael truly seeks. It is a truth that must be earned from the very Spirits of the dead; a future paid for in the blood of those Zyntael once called her own. It is a purpose that promises the liberation of not just she, but of all the Ancient Wilds, from an evil far greater than any marauding warrior women. The Vulkari, however, are not like other women. The Vulkari are monsters. And sometimes, only the truly monstrous have what it takes to save the world. Steeped in Slavic Myth, and appealing to adult and young adult readers alike, Daughter of the Beast is a rich and unique fantasy coming-of-age story. It is the first in an exciting debut trilogy by E C Greaves, which blends action and adventure, with themes of belonging, identity, destiny, and a girl's place in a harsh and uncaring worldâbuilt for, and by, men. |
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The Forsaken Planet by Bryan Wilson The world is more than just a planet. Itâs an ancient tribute to the woman who guided it from ruin, a devastation she foresaw arising again. When mysterious aircraft wreak havoc across Earthâs skies, it is revealed that there are clusters of other planets where humankind resides, distant worlds where the people wield the power of the stars themselves. It is an energy force that can bring about miracles or, as the alien fleetâs ruthless leader displays, unleash horrors beyond imagination. After experiencing a loss during the onslaught, Colton Samson, an ordinary college student, vows to protect his loved ones at any cost. But to learn the power to do so, he must enlist into the Army of the Universal Throneâa second alien force with its own agenda. With the revelation of a secret prophecy foretelling humanityâs demise and Coltonâs improbable role in preventing it, he embarks alongside a diverse group of friends to the Throneâs capital, the planet of Vintara. There he faces prejudice from supposed allies, lifelike combat simulations that test him to his core, and the looming threat of a universal war. Only by embracing his true potential can Colton hope to secure the safety he seeks, in a universe that views him as nothing more than Forsaken. -A coming-of-age story about family, the bonds of friendship, and leaping blind into the dark to protect them both. Come learn the truth about Earthâs ancient past alongside Colton, journeying with him to Vintara, where action, mystery, and a side of romance await. Itâs time we all begin to grasp the true power of the stars |
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A Hidden Witchâs Spell For Scrying A Lost Vampire: An urban fantasy magical rescue mission by C.N. Rowan Kidnap plus theft equals total catastrophe. Our first date ends in disasterâSilas is kidnapped by his vampire brethren, and worse, our magical masks that allow us to travel between worlds are gone too. Which means Iâm officially more than a little screwed. With no way to reach the vampire homeworld, Silas is doomedâbranded a traitor and marked for execution. But Iâm not giving up. Walking between worlds is my familyâs magical inheritance. If I can find someone to guide me through the In-between, I just might reach the vampire realm in time to save him. All I have to do is outwit an entire planet of deadly super-predators. Oh, and not get lost forever in the space between worlds. Easy, right? A Hidden Witchâs Spell For Scrying A Lost Vampire is Book Three in The Broken Hotel for Magical Misfitsâa series thatâs custom-made for lovers of strong heroines, quirky magical characters and found family, all woven together with heart, humour, and action-packed adventure. And thatâs to say nothing of the slow-burn romance that spans the series⊠|
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A Hidden Witch's Spell for Making a Tiny Giant Mighty by C.N. Rowan This morning, Iâm worried I might lose my business and my flat. This afternoon? Iâm worried I might be losing my mind... Iâve been struggling to keep my little bookshop afloat for years, and closure seems inevitableâuntil a mysterious letter arrives on my doorstep. Apparently, Iâve inherited a crumbling hotel from a grandmother I never even knew, complete with long-term residents who redefine âquirky.â Especially Silasâthe brooding, infuriatingly hot recluse who always wears black and never opens the curtains. In a moment of frustration, I slip on my grandmotherâs old mood ring. Pro tip? Maybe donât try on emotionally reactive magical jewellery while having a meltdownâunless you want your kitchen to catch fire. Thatâs when things get properly weird. Turns out, the hotel is a magical portal. Not just to one world⊠but many. And someoneâor somethingâis willing to do anything to take it. Now Iâm fighting for my new home, my found family, and a future I never asked for⊠armed with zero training and a flair for chaos. A Hidden Witchâs Spell For Making a Tiny Giant Mighty is Book One in a A Broken Hotel for Magical Misfits series thatâs custom-made for lovers of strong heroines, quirky magical characters and found family all woven together with heart, humour and action-packed adventure. And thatâs to say nothing of the slow-burn romance that spans the series⊠|
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Embers of Esper by Tyler Aston Kyra groaned as she uncoiled the swords from her waist. It looked like she was about to spend another night shampooing entrails out of her hair⊠Tristan is on the verge of becoming a Warden. It is one of the greatest honours the galaxy can bestow â not bad for a scrawny kid from Earth. With it comes a new life of responsibility, dedication and sacrifice. But after a lifetime on the run, the rainbow-haired mercenary Kyra has a problem. Her past, it seems, has finally caught up with her⊠And innocent people are paying the price. Her family are in danger. Her home planet is under attack. She is the only one who can make things right â but she canât do it alone. Join Tris and Kyra on a desperate mission to the furthest reaches of space. Together they must confront an enemy that has haunted Kyraâs dreams, and pursued her across the stars since she was a child. But you canât fight the past. Or can you? Find out now, in this fast-paced and explosive space opera â perfect for fans of Firefly, The Expanse and Killjoys. |
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There is Light: Poems about Mental Health by Lucy DeRose From book blogger and poet, Lucy DeRose, comes her debut book, There is Light. A series of poems about mental health, anxiety, self-care, social media and what's important in life. Honest thoughts and feelings from someone who has dealt with depression, anxiety and OCD. Lucy tries to end each poem with a positive note, focusing on the hope and help that is out there. Because, no matter how dark things seem, there is light. |
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A Hidden's Witch's Spell for Freeing a Captive Olympian by C.N. Rowan Save the house, or save my best friend? Thereâs no way to do both. Our hunt for the magical amulet my mum left me has finally borne fruit. But the trail leads somewhere completely off-worldâOlympus. Home to the so-called gods of legend⊠who, as it turns out, arenât all that friendly to regular mortals. But thatâs not even the worst of it. Tishaâmy brilliant, reckless, fiercely loyal best friendâwas poisoned saving my life. And the location of the only cure? Yep, it's Olympus too. So now Iâm heading into enemy territory to face immortal beings whoâve never learned to share. The clock is ticking, and the stakes are brutal. If I choose the amulet, I might never heal the Portal. If I choose the antidote, I might lose Tisha forever. Thereâs no winning move⊠and if I get this wrong, Iâm not the only one whoâll pay the price. A Hidden Witchâs Spell for Freeing A Captive Olympian is Book Two in A Broken Hotel for Magical Misfitsâa series thatâs custom-made for lovers of strong heroines, quirky magical characters and found family, all woven together with heart, humour and action-packed adventure. And thatâs to say nothing of the slow-burn romance that spans the series⊠|