Coffee, Alcohol, and Heartbreak: A Poetry Collection by Tyler Wittkofsky

Coffee, Alcohol, and Heartbreak is Tyler Wittkofsky's debut poetry collection. Spanning a four year period, Tyler wrote these poems in his darkest of times as an escape from reality. From happiness to darkness, these poems range the emotional spectrum connecting those with their inner self.

We Are the Origin (Wrath of the Gods Book 1) by C.M. Lockhart

She was a shadow. Forced into a life of serving the queendom before she was old enough to deny them, Brandi was a cultivator of death and the queen’s own blade, reserved only for the disloyal and the blasphemous. Crafted by the queendom and forged in blood, she was nothing more than a tool. She was never meant to have an opinion on whose blood she shed — never meant to question whose back she was pressed into or whose throat she was slipped across. She was destruction. But when Freya, the goddess of life and judger of souls, demands that she protect rather than destroy, Brandi has no choice but to obey her new orders. And while abandoning the queendom comes with its own set of problems, being hunted by the people she once called family is the least of her worries when the gods reveal to her an enemy who exists beyond the reach of their power. So, with a helpless princess in tow, she begins her search for a way to fight this impossible enemy and save the realm from destruction. Because she is the wrath of the gods. And it was foolish for anyone to forget that.

Gone Was the Glow by Sienna Eggler

Evangeline Miles never envisioned themselves calling on a private investigator, least of all for their loving partner. But it's been a year since she up and left them, without a word. But not just any PI will do; while at odd ends of the supernatural (Evan, a witch with vampiric tendencies, Eddie a werewolf), Evan requires the expertise of one well versed with creatures of the night. Enter Svenja, the charming wolf shifter that Evan can't seem to resist—in more ways than one.

The Mentor by Rita Carla Francesca Monticelli

What if someone you love is a serial killer? DCI Eric Shaw, leading a forensic team at Scotland Yard, together with DI Miriam Leroux from a Murder Investigation Team, is investigating the death of a known offender. Killed by two gunshots: one to his neck, execution style, but preceded by another to his groin, implying a more personal motive. Shaw's attention at work is often distracted by a young forensic investigator, Adele Pennington, who is a beautiful woman over two decades his junior. However, his attraction to her is unreciprocated. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to the London police, an anonymous blog describes the details of a very similar crime. The author of the blog signs herself as Mina, like one of the victims in a case Shaw investigated many years ago. Twenty years ago Eric saved her. Who will save him now? Meet DCI Eric Shaw . . . and his pupil.

Dual Sword God: Book by Shadowsfinger

A new life starts with the end of another.... leading to the birth of an invincible legend! Born without any talents and suffering a life full of struggles, Feng Yu had thought his life's dreams were only a fantasy, his wish to become a peak cultivator forever beyond himself. Until one day, in a strange ancient ruin, he encountered an accident, one that transported his soul to another world, transforming his entire existence. In the Bright Flame Kingdom, there exists a small town known as Machen Town. A boy of age 15 called Feng Yu was beaten to death by the Xiang Clan's son. Yet, upon his demise, a soul that had traveled through time and space quickly took over the body, merging as one new being. It was the soul of a martial cultivator from another world, also bearing Feng Yu's name. Realizing that he had a second chance at life Feng Yu decided to take in his new identity in full stride. With a series of circumstances, he chose to pursue his goal of reaching the summit of martial arts through the arts of swordsmanship, all while gradually unearthing the powers of his mysterious bloodline and the world around him. This is the tale of a warrior who wields two unparalleled swords! A hero on an epic adventure to godhood! Buy now, and get rocking!

Technoconvergence by James Smith

A floating corpse drifts through an antigravity nightclub, a first assignment for Epoch the electronic investigator. Enlisted to determine whether the cause was antigravity toxicity, drug overdose, or murder, Epoch's investigational skills improve exponentially. But while Epoch investigates, his complacent human colleagues find themselves increasingly addicted to hallucinations induced by virtual reality tablets. Gradually, the humans begin to have doubts about their robot friend. What was his origin? Who were his creators? Has he been sent to destroy the human race? What does all of this have to do with Fermi’s paradox? And above all, the one question which persistently vexes them — has the Technoconvergence arrived at last?

Defender of Vosj: an epic fantasy adventure (Vol 1 of Defenders of Vosj by Kevin P Hallett

Will the teenage farmgirl in the pear-green beret become a Defender? Throughout history, there has never been a woman wizard before teenage Brodia. Her father only wants money from her marriage contract, finally selling her into slavery. But the dreaded Bone Crusher, the grand wizard of the realm, buys Brodia as his assistant. And when the wizard discovers her power, he realizes the medieval planet may never be the same again. The northern wizard prepares to invade the realm and Preem the Bone Crusher needs two things to have any chance. An apprentice and the master wizard’s stone hidden in the Barrens. But when he finds a boy with the latent ability, he discovers he is actually a farmgirl named Brodia, and the king has forbidden women wizards. Deciding to test her, he sets off for the Barrens and the master d’dec that has killed every other wizard trying to claim it as their own. As they trudge across the farmlands and dark forests, an apprentice of the northern wizard stalks them. A psychopathic killer, he dreams of watching Brodia’s eyes fade as he strangles her. Join Brodia’s fight in a world that outlaws strong-minded women. ... “Finally, a classic heroine we can stand up and cheer for!” Dave Truesdale, multi-award nominated editor of Tangent Online. “Hallett’s love for his characters sounds a battle cry for everyday heroes: when you believe in your own magic, you can forge a life outside the expectations of others. Highly recommended.” Laurel Siena, author member of the Writer’s League of Texas.

The Demon's Dagger: A Noir Urban Fantasy Novella (Alexander Southerland, P.I.) P by Douglas Lumsden

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Once he checked in, checking out became an obsession! Crawford the were-rat checks into a shady hotel and promptly stumbles over a dead man. A mysterious troll is obsessed with finding the dagger that killed him—a dagger possessed by a demon! The demon denies that he is a demon and is obsessed with regaining his freedom. Meanwhile, the hotel’s night clerk is obsessed with the hooker on the third floor. Crawford is obsessed with what’s in the hooker’s room: a solid gold statuette of a demon-slaying goddess! Crawford has checked in, but, when obsessions collide, does he have any hope of checking out? Content Advisory: This book is intended for a mature audience. It contains misogynistic characters, language, and acts. It also contains graphic violence (including violence against women), smoking, drinking, drug use, graphic sexual acts, and crude language and images.

The Fifth Kingdom: an epic fantasy adventure (Vol 2 of Defenders of Vosj) by Kevin P Hallett

Heartbroken Brodia, the apprentice wizard, rushes away from her guardian wizard toward the fifth kingdom. Where rival groups vie for the chance to burn her alive, claiming all female magicians are abominations. Despite having little chance, the seventeen-year-old is determined to kill her nemesis hiding in the fifth kingdom.

Tide of Darkness (Dark World Trilogy) by Amarah Calderini

The first book in a captivating new fantasy series, Tide of Darkness is a page-turning read full of intrigue, adventure and passion, perfect for fans of Jennifer Armentrout and Raven Kennedy. They say the land flourished once, ripe with wealth and blessed by nature, but those are only stories. There is no light now—there is only the Darkness. Mirren has grown up hearing tales of the Dark World from the safety of Similis, a utopian society with no poverty, no violence and no choices. Rumors of the horrors that writhe in the darkness keep anyone from venturing further than the Boundary, but when a mysterious illness befalls her brother, Mirren is desperate to save him—desperate enough to cross into the wild land to find the cure he needs to survive. Raised beyond the Boundary, Shaw has only ever known violence. With no laws to inhibit the cruel reign of warlords and a curse that keeps the land on the edge of starvation, he understands the only way to survive is by being more ruthless than everyone else. When he finds a panicked woman escaping Similis, he realizes he’s been granted a rare gift of fate: a way to get back what was stolen from him. Infuriatingly enchanting and not at all what he expected, Mirren challenges Shaw at every turn. But the pair soon discover their greatest fight may not lie with each other. A prophecy has been unearthed, and if it speaks the truth, one of them may be the key to breaking the curse. But light is a dangerous thing to wield in a land ruled by the dark. Together, they must decide if love and freedom are worth the

Day Lock: The Eye of Time by Kaushal Angara

We cannot travel back in time. We cannot travel in the future, but our minds can. What if both the mind and the body were stuck in a time loop? Amanda, an alcoholic whose life was slipping out of her hands, was caught in that time loop. Coincidentally for her, she had company of Michelle, who was also stuck with her. While Michelle was on a mission to solve the mystery. Amanda struggled to deal with that unreliable Michelle and the life threatening challenges. Day lock is about the impulsive and unreliable two contrasting personalities, Amanda and Michelle, in shades of grey. What happened when they were both stuck over ands over again.

In All Our Forms: A Shifter Anthology by Nikki Manchel

Pay close attention when meeting strangers. A flash in an eye, a curl of a lip, a sway to a step… All is not as it seems, when we’re In All Our Forms. Within this anthology, you will find a diverse collection of stories tied together by one thing: shapeshifters. Each story has an element of shifting within it, but that is all. Genres, styles, and the rest of the content were entirely up to each individual author. Look within to experience a myriad of shapeshifter short stories! All proceeds in the first two years are guaranteed to go to Doctors Without Borders.

Owl Who Dances: Tales of the Trapped by O.W Dances

When a mysterious plague reduces the human race to psychotically murderous mutants, resembling a cross between zombies and vampires, the cats and dogs become smarter and fight for species dominance. Meanwhile, Roary Montecat and Drew Furrymore become friends with a mutual cause.

FACTORY by Amélie Pimont

She woke up in agonizing pain, her body uncontrollably shivering, and her nerves were paralyzed from exposure. She struggled to collect her thoughts; images raced through her mind, unable to differentiate whether she was awake or in a horror show. Unaware of who she was, where she was, or how she got there, disoriented, the fog started to lift. She struggled to open her eyes and tried to reach for her wrist, which was pulsing with pain, but couldn't. Her arms and legs were bound to cold metal, splayed like that of a pig, about to be butchered. Through blurry eyes, she could finally see the origin of the deep throb from her wrist; there, she saw the number 36752 burnt into her skin in raw, red flesh. She exhaled a shaky breath; it billowed, turning to vapor in the frigid room. Her eyes trailed over her goose-fleshed skin, her exposed breasts taut and pointed, left her ill at ease. Every inch of her skin was exposed, her numb body tied to a metal bed.

Caesar's Command: an Alternate History in the Roman by R.G Rogers

Caesar Fights for the Republic. History Changes Forever. Caesar is the praetorian governor of Further Spain when war breaks out against a rebel with a familiar name: Quintus Sertorius. The late Roman rebel left a half-Iberian son behind, and now he's determined to win freedom for his people. But there's one problem: Gaius Julius Caesar is in his way. Now Caesar finds himself on the side of the Republic, with Pompey the Great as the threat looming in the shadows. But without the political influence he'll gain later in life - or the great fortune gained from a conquest of Gaul that may now never happen - Caesar is in need of political allies. Can he swallow his pride and ally with the conservatives who dominate the Roman Senate, or must he fight enemies on all fronts? Was Caesar by nature a rebel, destined to rule Rome? Or will history change when Caesar fights for the Republic, with Pompey as the enemy at the gates? For fans of Colleen McCullough and Harry Turtledove, Caesar's Command is a thrilling tale of military and political battles in a world that might have been.

Tethers: the Tethers trilogy by Jack Croxall

‘You can’t save someone from their own decisions.’ In the wake of a cold Victorian winter, Karl Scheffer and Esther Emerson discover an anonymous journal filled with strange passages and bizarre scribblings. The journal soon draws them into a covert and sinister conspiracy, a conspiracy centred around an otherworldly artefact with the power to change everything … Karl and Esther have spent almost every day of their thirteen years in the quiet market town of Shraye. Stifled by their rural surroundings and frustrated by their unfulfilled ambitions, they find the allure of the journal’s mysterious pages impossible to ignore. The book seems to be beckoning them away from Shraye, away from their homes and towards the coast where an unsolved disappearance has set a dark chain of events in motion. The voyage Karl and Esther soon find themselves undertaking is one of desperate importance and true peril. It will change the way they see the world, and each other, forever.

Bleudark (Other World) Pa by Varnadore Vaughn

"Don't be afraid to look into the eclipse!" -Jee Rune Hartsmund is on the verge of pitching the game of his life and making baseball history when there is an attempt on his life from somewhere behind the stadium lights. Miraculously, he is saved by a young boy who runs onto the field just before the bullet strikes home. He soon finds out that his savior, Jee, is a 600-year-old Japanese deity, reincarnated in the body of a 13-year-old Asian boy. Reluctantly, he is drawn into a magical world where guns are called wands, bullets are curses and Magí use the lifeforce of humans to fuel their magic. Pulled between the loyalty of the only world he has ever known and the Other World that now lays claim to him, he struggles with the ethics of his newfound magical abilities. Together with a rag-tag group of Paladín-Magí and The Alliance, Against, Dark, Arts & Arcane, Magics (A.A.D.A.A.M), he struggles to defend both worlds against the Necromancer, Nubilous. Rune uncovers that nothing was ever what it seemed and learns the malignant mysteries of the Bleudark.

Thrace and the Centaur: The Alcyoneus Bone by Keith Bender

Thrace, exhausted and confused, is rushed home to Colorado by Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love. Reunited with Parker and his mother, Cybele, Aphrodite informs Thrace that he must fulfill the oath he swore to her, to come when called. Thrace and Parker must join Sophos and rescue Ares, the God of War, from his stepbrother, Cresphontes. It is not the quest Thrace expected from the Goddess, especially as he was still haunted by the journey through the Underworld and his time with Styx, the Goddess of Hate. But Thrace of the Spear, the Bringer of Blood, must come to terms with his own choices and actions, and going forward, understand the choices of his father.

The Echoes of Animus by Johnathan Zerby

Let me tell you a tale of the Old World, long before knowable history, back when Magic still existed on our Earth. Some things were known then that are lost forever, and others mislaid until being "invented" independently some millennia later. So, let us journey back to those days, well before the earliest recorded entries in textbooks will ever tell, and learn the last story of that age. The Echoes of Animus, the debut novel by author Jonathan Zerby, is an age-old tale of a far-gone era about the struggle between tyranny and freedom, of zealotry versus morality, and the eponymous animus against redemption. For, some claim that ages ago the World was once comprised of Four Kingdoms on the brink of war and blighted by an ailment beyond that of the body. A young scavenger called Cornelius found himself not only forced into the service of the wicked Wolf King, but partnered with the King's court mage Lady Nous alia Aenor on an errand of destabilization in foreign lands. The cruel King worshiped a long-dead dictator and followed His gospel as law, hoped to spread veneration of that fiend by Crusade and force to the conversion or execution of all nonbelievers. Sometimes, when a stone falls into the cool pool, as it was with that mythical monster, the ripples are not felt for generations, or even longer. And, when that rippling at last brings other pebbles to fall from grace and further upset the face of the water, the lake will never be the same again. Potentially worse than any of that, though, is that Cornelius may have become infected with the aforementioned fatal blight and been plagued with nightmares of an evil greater than even the impending turmoil. If true, this possibly churned the bad memories in his heart, brought all of his past evils to the forefront and attempted to transfigure the troubled fellow into something no longer human. He would have endured this torment while maintaining appearances, lest that Lady Nous report him to her King and see the scavenger in the stocks, or direr. Indeed, when war is inevitable, one must commit to his or her principles before the hanging blade finally falls. To what Cornelius committed, what became of the poor fellow and his worrisome traveling companion, and what connection that all of these events had to each other, if any, is lost to time but these following pages. It is sometimes said that a tenacious few may brave the waves to swim onward through history, but most are irresolute and will thus sink into the drowning dark to be forgotten forever. The only way to discover the truth of antiquity and the mystery is to delve within. Read less

Blue Violet (Svatura Book 1) by Abigail Owen

When fairy tales turn into nightmares…Ellie Aubrey has spent most of her unnaturally long life hiding her extraordinary abilities from the world. On the run from the pack of wolf shifters who murdered her family, she risks discovery in order to secretly watch over another group of similarly gifted people, determined they won’t suffer the same fate.Alex Jenner has come home to protect his family from an unknown danger lurking in the woods. Suspicious of the new girl in town, he challenges Ellie in ways that will spark one of two possible outcomes: they’ll spontaneously combust, or she’ll lose control of the one power she’s fought so hard to contain.In this fairy tale, the dragon the prince must slay is also the princess who holds his heart.***This novel was previously published with a different cover, but has undergone a re-edit. Things were added and changed, but the kissing still remains!

Learning to Spell (Freyjur Fantasies Book 1) by Lynn Ericson

The Lovelace Community College of Applied Magic had always been Sylvie’s dream. She would attend. She would excel. She would become one of the most accomplished alumni to ever walk its halls. But her acceptance letter never came because of one infuriatingly stupid little problem: Lovelace didn’t exist. Sylvie had lived so much of her childhood vicariously through the books and the movies it felt real. Anything that felt that real should exist. But no. The most magic her life can muster is volunteering at a fantasy convention for a chance to meet Diana Taylor, the actress who starred in the Lovelace movies. Then everything changes when Diana invites Sylvie up to her room and introduces her to new possibilities that have nothing to do with spending the night with another woman. Well, okay, they could. Or maybe they could involve her pick of two or three intriguing men. The point isn’t that so many of her new possibilities are lascivious. The point is magic doesn’t have to be at all what she expected for it to be real.

Interstellar Goth Princess Blues (Freyjur Fantasies Book 2) by Lynn Ericson

As a modern coven of urban witches, the Freyjur step into works of fiction for fun and profit. Arguably the most fun part is la química, a heady sexual chemistry that suffuses every world they step into regardless of the original fiction. But Lenore isn’t a bit comfortable with the hedonistic flings that come with the territory. She dreads the emotional investment of getting caught up in a whirlwind romance that’s all too quickly over. So when the coven ventures into the sprawling, space-opera universe of Space Jockey Zero, it’s all a business trip for Lenore. She’s there to cure cancer, nothing else. Then a case of mistaken identity leaves her stranded and alone. To linger in the alien reality can bring only madness—but before Lenore can hope to get home she’ll have to stop an interstellar war, teach the greatest threat to galactic civilization how to be evil, and find some way to deal with a whirlwind romance that’s going terribly right. At least there’s cocoa.

All The World's Colors: The Queen of the Blue by James W George

Book one of a brand-new, epic fantasy series inspired by 16th century European history. Something inconceivable has happened, and all the world's colors are about to bleed...Kellia. Kellia the Red. Pagan, seafaring warriors of ancient renown. They have sailed west, ever west, and have discovered an awe-inspiring, unknown land. Is it their salvation, or the seed of their destruction?Merova and the Throne of Blue. Wealthy, cultured, and the ultimate matriarchy. Kellia’s ancient nemesis, and a realm of secrets, intrigue, and treachery.The Holy Domain of Sanctia. Piety, sacrifice, and faith. They have a spiritual duty to spread the truth across the seas, and they will sail under the sacred banner of green.The Confederation of Orange. Cynical, profiteering financiers and lovers of pleasure. If there is a new discovery in this world, they will be poised to exploit it.Fans of historical fiction and fantasy will delight in this epic saga of empire, conflict, and power.

The Rose in Spring by Eleanor Fairburn

Yorkshire, England, 1425 Cecily Neville, dubbed the ‘Rose of Raby’, is ten years old when she is betrothed to her childhood love, Richard Plantagenet, Duke of York. Little does she know that their union is one to change Britain’s history for centuries to come, and that she will become a powerful matriarch in her own right. Beautiful, courageous and intelligent, Cecily carves out her place at her husband’s side as they navigate the increasingly difficult political sphere of 15th century Europe, rocked by the actions of Jeanne d’Arc in France. With wit and sensitivity, The Rose in Spring is a unique perspective of a previously overlooked figure in history, and the first in a quartet dedicated to the Wars of the Roses.

Daughter Dusk (The Myrk Maiden Trilogy) by Alyssa Charpentier

The journey of identity continues. Twilight has escaped from the clutches of the Shadows, but her freedom is far from won. Now, she and her loved ones must prepare for war against the dark sorcerers who plot to destroy the world and all the light it contains. Twilight struggles to leave her Myrk Maiden identity behind her as she is faced with countless attacks on her psyche and the tentative new faith she clings to, growing increasingly concerned about the fate of the world and her place amidst the chaos. Her father, the new Shadow leader, wants her dead—or worse, alive. Her friends have staggering expectations for her. And the Myrk God is not content with the loss of his daughter of darkness… As conspiracies unravel and world leaders choose their alliances, Twilight must gather an army to withstand the scheming of political powers and the powers of darkness as she finds herself torn between terror, unbelief, and the promises of the light, should she choose to accept them.

BATTLE FOR EARTH: War of the Worlds, Book Two by John Pirrilo

Their fathers one morning marched off to do battle with invaders from another world and have now vanished. Jules Verne and Herbert George Wells are two young men who grew up loving each other and having just one goal in life, to write the best speculative fiction ever done. Their success is just dawning when invaders from another world land and begin a reign of terror and destruction across the planet. Both young men realize now they can not be writers, when their world is at stake. And now their parents are gone, vanished. No one knows where, until one day an ugly truth emerges. One even more frightening than the deadly heat weapons of the invaders. Now, Jules and Wells, are left with no recourse but to turn their clever minds in another direction than writing. How to battle for Earth...and win!

Wake the Dead. Tales of Madness and Mayhem by Mr. Edward A. Green

Bloodied tales of Madness and Mayem brought to you by The Greenman, and the deadly things that continually whisper Their night terrors and kill-them-all thoughts from the bottomless pits Scattered across my lamenting and tortured soul. Horror stories that have sunk their deadly claws into me For the last fifty years. And to find out what they've cackled and shared You will need to purchase this and my other books. Thus, saith The Greenman and his buddies. The Clowns Shits, Giggles, and Wally.

Spit and Song (Ustlian Tales) by Travis M. Riddle

Kali is a merchant who yearns to leave the harsh deserts of Herrilock and travel across the sea, trading goods and soaking in the sights and cultures. With a new potion on the market undercutting her profits, though, her seabound dreams are put on hold indefinitely. Failed musician Puk hits rock bottom after yet another catastrophic performance. Wandering the city streets in search of any sip of booze or whiff of fire-spit he can get his hands on, he resigns to the fact that he’s stuck in the desert with no way back home to Atlua. Until one day, their paths cross with an illicit job opportunity. With its hefty payday, Kali and Puk could afford to finally escape the desert heat and set sail across the gulf. The black market job would see them travel endless dunes on a road made from a massive dead beast’s ribs and out to a mythical city in the sea, scuffling with monsters and thugs in search of a long-lost book that might be the most dangerous object in the world. How hard could it really be?

Runeheart by Gino C. R. Marchetti, II

Rune is a two-centuries-old werewolf who has spent his life seeking to give meaning to his curse while atoning for the damage it has caused. This quest for purpose has left him scarred in body and soul, however, and the truth and clean conscience he has sought have proved elusive. Despite his efforts to resist the seductive allure of his otherworldly nature’s siren song, the monster within proves difficult to control. During a blizzard, a family of war refugees chances upon his secluded home while seeking shelter. Though Rune hesitates to welcome them, fearful they will discover his secrets and come to harm, he relents when they invoke a sacred rite of hospitality. Despite his efforts to keep his distance, Rune comes to care for the family, unaware his bond with these strangers will change the fate of everyone. As the family prepares to depart, Rune learns of unforeseen dangers that lie ahead for them, dangers from which he alone has the power to guard them. Bound by his oath of hospitality and his growing concern for the family, Rune vows to guide them to safety. However, the greatest danger proves to be that posed by the darkness he bears within his own heart. This darkness, however, is not so easily conquered.

Palon, a Windward novella by S. Kaeth

It’s not easy growing up part of a famous family. Twelve-year old Palon’s magic isn’t strong compared to the rest of her family’s, she has no special talents, and she’s constantly falling short of the mark. Desperate to stand out, she leaves home and bonds a dragon, Windward. But life among dragons and other dragonbonded is not easy. Palon’s refusal to admit to mistakes makes it hard for her to fit in. She’s so worried about proving herself, she pushes people away. When Palon sees an intruder in the nest, no one believes her. Despite her insistence, they explain away her concerns, and soon everyone’s too distracted with a spreading illness to listen. Frustrated, Palon defies her mentor’s instructions and convinces Windward to help her investigate. In order to heal the nest, Palon will have to trust that her newfound family will accept her despite her imperfections. And it begins with immersing herself in the wisdom of the dragon she bonded.

Starlight Jewel by E.L. Lyons

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Gifts of the Auldtree is a world of mythology, glamor, mud, blood, civilizations in conflict, and hints of distant powers. In the center of this is the mysterious Starlight Jewel of Minalav. Axly, the Starlight Company's premier seductress-thief and assassin, will do whatever it takes to keep her human brother hidden. The secrets of his origin could tear their world apart, and keeping them has driven her to lies and murder. Her people, the sprygan-human hybrids that live under the city of Minalav, aren't keen on allowing their most skilled asset to roam free. A job with a human offers a chance to get her brother out of danger, but it comes at a price. Divided loyalties, duty, romance, and the twisted hands of fate intertwine in this epic fantasy adventure.

An Angel In Disguise : IRIN by Julie Paola

IRIN: An Angel In Disguise Irin, a mythical creature sent down from the skies to take care of a barren woman, faces a fate she's unable to overcome. She faces hardship and burden being struck with the challenges of the earth and fulfillment of human customs she is unable to overcome. How well can she balance her mission on earth while avoiding the worldly pleasures that comes with it? How easy can she overcome the wrath of her Master, as faces an ungodly fate with a human she shouldn't love?

Adephon's Rise by B. R. Russell

The Federation of Chinese City-States has known unrivaled peace and prosperity for generations. But as The Automated City of Chengdu goes dark, rumors swirl that the long peace is over. Generals are always fighting the last war, and George Chen’s life is on the line because of it. Leading the tip-of-the-spear to Chengdu, George will need everything he has to survive a battle the world’s never seen before. Nicholas Chen dives into the criminal underworld of Shanghai to decipher a software update that’s bricking everything with a microchip. Money and power beyond his wildest dreams are up for grabs—if he can fix the break and get out. Zhifang Li works four jobs and her Vio Corp position is the worst. Conscripted into the Clover espionage unit, she’s in over her head. With the rumors of implanted people proving all too real, she’s to infiltrate a rival company’s most secure databank, or die trying. Adephon’s Rise is an action-packed techno-thriller on cybernetics, war, and corporate espionage. It’s a cyberpunk Malazan Book of the Fallen. In book two of the Banned Algorithm Library, the Clovers get upgraded, and Weaver’s cousin, Adephon, rears its head—changing the world forever.

Red Rains Down by Ryan Harville

Take a terrifying trip along lonely highways and discover the horror hiding below the Bible Belt. Let these thirteen tales lead you to long hidden churches, run-down gas stations, and the lost parts of the forest. Unearth an ancient ritual where the fate of an entire town rests on the outcome. Meet a long-haul trucker with very peculiar cargo and clientele. Walk with two young men as they preach door-to-door and find evil hidden in the heart of the suburbs. Stalk the woods with a new mother as she hunts for her missing son. Visit an amusement park where the fun never ends, no matter how much you want it to. Stories of madness and vengeance, of monstrous creatures and human monsters, are all waiting for you just down the road.

NEW WAYS TO THINK AND GROW RICH by Michelle Nasser

NEW WAYS TO THINK AND GROW RICH is filled with powerful information that can help you to achieve your greatest financial goals. It transfers seven concepts from the 1937 Best-Selling book “Think and Grow Rich” into an innovative psychological process that is used by CEOs today. Dive into this self-reflection to see how you interact in your environment and uncover your hidden obstacles. Learn wealth-building tactics that can move you over to the money stream. Get the lifestyle that you desire. Discover new ways to think and grow rich!

Adventures of the Miso Mice by Annette Czech Kopp

Discover five very curious fantastical Miso Mice on their quest to find The Answer Book, given to them by a magical button found floating out of a treasure chest! Their travels take them on exciting galactic adventures with Kaame, the sea horse riding sprite, and the Zodiac Girls who help starfish go skyward, but beware, as they cross paths with the devious Lobsta Clamdestino!

The Crew by Sadir S. Samir

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Kings of the Wyld meets Deadpool in this action-packed fantasy adventure set in an Arab-inspired landscape. Varcade fled to the deserts of Harrah to escape his past as an Educator, a member of an order of zealot warrior-monks that aims to shape the world according to their sacred Teachings by force. Varcade makes his living as a reckless sword-for-hire, caring only about himself, until his self-centered lifestyle is turned on its head when he is contracted to recruit a misfit team of unruly assassins and take out the mighty Bone Lord of Akrab. But the Bone Lord is aware of the plot and sends her band of Dusters to stop them; individuals who have gained bizarre and lethal magical powers by snorting the pulverised bones of dead gods. Hunted by Educators and Dusters in a city-state where an escalating conflict between the human and demon population threatens to boil over in a civil war, will Varcade and his ragtag crew save Akrab from the cruel Bone Lord, or will they make things even worse?

Stellar Instinct (Agent Renault Adventures) by Jonathan Nevair

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Mission: Impossible meets The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet in this fun and fast-paced spy-fi adventure series featuring a tough yet conflicted secret agent/poet, cloak and dagger intrigue, and a charming cast of alien characters. When galactic danger calls, Agent Lilline Renault answers. Strange signals pulse from an icy planet in a remote star system. Enter Lilline Renault, GAM-OPs secret agent extraordinaire. To ordinary citizens she's Keely Larkin, an adventure company guide with a flair for the daring and a penchant for writing trite poetry. When a terrifying link between high-tech entertainment and ancient cosmic forces rises, Lilline leaps into action. Verses flow as she rockets through space, dons cunning disguises, and infiltrates enemy territory with an arsenal of secret gadgets. To solve the mystery behind a dastardly plan means beating a mastermind at his own game. Lilline will need her best weapon to stand a fighting chance: her instinct. Each Agent Renault Adventure is a standalone story - start anywhere in this award-winning series.

Under an Azure Sky - Elysia Dayne: Book One by Wil Chan

"Love. Loss. Redemption." Elysia Dayne is a renowned hero, mercenary, and monster slayer famed for killing a dragon in single combat. At least, that's how the bards tell it. However, there was a time when she thought that dragons were beautiful. The jaded sword master accepts a job along the unforgiving borderlands to rescue Princess Isabella Solemaine, a prisoner of goblins in the Black Fort. With meticulous planning, nothing can possibly go wrong... It goes wrong, pitching the pair into a sprawling wilderness. Short of supplies, they have to fend for themselves and each other. Can love blossom under such harsh conditions? Meanwhile, a group of Niemirian raiders led by their psychotic leader, Varya, are dedicated to hunting down and killing the princess and her protector. Join Elysia as she traverses an ugly yet beautiful world, exploring the nature of the human condition. The precarious nature of her present is finely balanced, interwoven with a past timeline where a young Elysia faces dangers of a different kind. What is she ultimately willing to sacrifice? An emotional journey fraught with action, and suspense.

Spectrum Blade (Spectrum Legacy) by Beth Alvarez

On the day of the Spring Choosing, when the king’s army selects its new recruits, Zaide stood ready to answer the call to arms. Instead, he was pulled from the ranks to become a mage’s apprentice, despite bearing no magic in his blood. One year later, with Zaide past the age of selection, the scholar’s life he never wanted is shattered when his village is razed by the monsters magic should have held at bay. As the Elder’s apprentice, his task is clear. He must seek an artifact in the forest’s temple and restore the power that protects his home—a power he can never touch alone. But the temple is not what it seems, and his mission is complicated when he encounters a mysterious girl in the forest who bears a quest of her own: claim the same artifact, and destroy the dark forces that threaten her homeland once and for all. Spectrum Blade is the first book in an all-new epic fantasy series filled with quest-driven adventure, intense action, and ancient mysteries that leave you wanting more.

Ace in the Hole (The Dawson Sisters Trilogy) by Dallas Tillman

Evan's potential with dark magic but lack of ambition and drive leads him to an apprenticeship with the newest Master-class magician: Austin "Ace" Honoran. Ace is also a stage magician, and after a compulsion to obey his new teacher is installed with magic, Evan is whisked away into a world of dazzling lights and entrancing performances with his charismatic but taciturn companion. When an old friend contacts Ace, Evan assumes it's just going to be business as usual, but the old friend has something more in mind for the magician's dark magic talents, an offer that puts both of them in more danger than Evan expected to find. Evan must face choices of loyalty and compulsion, desire and reason, and complacency or mastery if he plans to get himself out alive and in touch with his sanity, for he has to help himself before he can help the one person he might actually consider his closest friend.

IronBlood: Magic and Iron don’t mix. by C.H Knyght

Magic and iron don’t mix. The balance is tentative, but in an era of peace comes progress. Progress, success, is what Hezekiel strives for. Human through and through, his magic is that of heated steel, the solid strike of his hammer, the rumble of a new engine. Hezekiel aims to claim first prize at the expo with his revolutionary machine, the Crawler, and build a forge and a name for himself; a name worthy of renown, and courting Ms. Baba. But, an insidious darkness creeps through the night, leaving death in its wake. When his neighbor dies, Hezekiel gets snared in the mystery as he tries desperately to protect his family, even from themselves, and find the source of the strange deaths before the city is crippled.

The Messenger from Myris Dar: Book 1 of The Stone Guardians by Kindrie Grove

A mysterious warrior stalked by evil. The message she carries will save their world. Can a band of heroes help her survive to deliver it? In a land fallen to chaos and tyrants, would you lend your sword? For an elite swords-woman the choice is clear. The Message is only the beginning… Rowan Mor Lanyar is a swords-woman of extraordinary skill, trained from a young age to become an elite guardian of her remote island home. But when prophesy and fate call upon her to carry a message to a land beyond the horizon, an adventure of epic scale begins. Confronted by savage beasts, political intrigue and a vile soul-stealer, Rowan joins forces with a group of restless mercenaries to navigate a treacherous and dangerous land. The Messenger from Myris Dar is a fast-paced, page-turning high fantasy adventure filled with fantastic characters, epic landscapes, fierce battles, swords, sorcery, magic, romance and intrigue. Start reading this page-turner today! Join Rowan and her Companions as she fights for survival to fulfill her desperate mission while discovering friendship, love and a greater purpose connected to the ancient past.

Deadly by Design (A Sara Ricci Scientific Thriller Series) by Rod Cousler

All Sara Ricci wanted was some time away from writing her PhD dissertation, but it turned out to be anything but relaxing. If fact, it turned out to be deadly… Deadly by Design. Italian scientist Sara Ricci returns to Italy to finish her PhD after the disastrous events of the previous year, and finds that writing a dissertation differs greatly from doing research. Just months before her completion, she needs a break and returns to America to help a friend with a project in nanotechnology. Although her troubles from the past seem very much behind her, Sara soon discovers they never really went away. From the boardroom of large business to the conference rooms of small business, what starts off as an investment becomes a deadly game of revenge involving company takeovers, blackmail, extortion, and at least one person who thinks Sara Ricci must die. It is only fair. Deadly by Design is a scientific thriller that takes the reader on a journey into the science and medical opportunities for nanobots. Sara will be tested like never before, but she has gained some powerful friends along the way. Can she survive? Can those trying to save her? Find out in this fast-paced second installment of the Sara Ricci suspense book series.

Unspeakable Secrets: The Alchemist Series Book 1 by Darren Gillingham

The only thing he can’t do is have a peaceful life. Connor Varas just learned that he will one day be able to bestow the strength of giants on anyone he pleases. One day he can create as much gold as he wants. One day he can build an army of metal soldiers that no kingdom could stand against. But, staying alive until then is going to be a challenge. Because, if anyone finds out what he is they’ll do anything to sway him to their cause. Or stop him from joining the enemy. With great power comes even greater enemies. He can’t die of old age, but what good is that when surviving until tomorrow seems like an impossible task? Is this book for me? If you like worlds bursting with magic, desperate sword fights, deadly enemies, and heroes that get increasingly powerful, then you’re going to love Unspeakable Secrets. So, join Connor Varas as he struggles to master his newfound power, uncover the sinister plots that threaten his city, and stay one step ahead of death. His quest will take him through the darkest parts of Vigil’s underworld. Through oceans of blood. And, into the festering heart of a plot that threatens to swallow him whole. All while dodging ice orbs, lightning bolts, and the less than restful dead. So what are you waiting for? Get the book and begin your adventure in the world of Unspeakable Secrets.

Shards in Belial: An Epic Fantasy Saga (The Sword of the Dragon origins) by Scott Appleton

The abbot seeking to protect an orphaned boy, the young woman thrust into the role of High Priestess, and the Swordmaster forced to watch his loved ones die. When the cockatrice appears, it may doom them all. Reverend Ashinah promised to take care of the orphaned Xavion, but events are beyond his control. Ooletta never wanted to become High Priestess, but she's stuck with the responsibility at the expense of her own dreams. Only Olympan the Swordmaster has a clear path, but it is a dangerous and bloody quest.

The Cambirils: Books of Earth (The Thirteenth Essene) by Spencer Norman Lee

An ancient birthright—hidden, dangerous, hunted. In a time when mortal men and the magical, immortal Fay inhabit the world together, Balê, dark god-king of the blighted north, plots to remake the world in His own image. Young Brend is left an orphan when his parents are murdered by a shadowy assassin. Brend is rescued by Hale, a capable but taciturn man in the service of the Bright Lady, Tin’ntiri. Spirited away to the mountain village of Meadow Park, Brend is raised as Hale’s son. In The Park, Brend finds friendship with Aly, Ned, and Tic, but his new, idyllic life is soon upended. Balê’s assassins discover Brend’s hiding place, and he is again forced to flee with the help of Hale, “Aunt Tiri,” and Tiri’s shadowy friend, Cam’ndair—a traitor to Balê and a worrisome ally. Brend’s flight to safety begins an epic adventure that will reveal to him his forgotten heritage and deliver to him his birthright—a magical Cloak of Midnight, a Cambiril. With the birthright will come whispers about the Secret of the Gods—a secret to change the world—if only Brend can survive. The Cambirils, Books of Earth is the first volume of The Thirteenth Essene.

Assault on Devil's Den: Champion of Valor Book 1 (The Sarcasca Chronicles) by Eric Balch

Pelagius, servant of Ender, god of valor, is haunted by his recent and brutal battles. He is tired, battle-weary, and ready to put down the mantle of hero. Seeking a reprieve from the nightmarish memories of his endeavors, he and his companion, Bojan, rest in a small hamlet. However, it seems as though the once-proud hero can never be free from danger. During his stay, he and Bojan witness a terrible magical attack. The mysterious Green-Eyed Man uses dark magic that steals the very souls of its victims. Realizing that the source of the Green-Eyed Man’s power is none other than the soul-devouring Babu, Pelagius knows there is only one thing he can do. He must infiltrate the fortress of Devil’s Den and kill Babu once and for all. But to reach him—let alone stand a chance at defeating him—they must fortify themselves with a company of heroes from all over the kingdom of Waskan and beyond. Will Pelagius and Bojan be able to unite a band of diverse heroes to try and conquer evil? Or will a series of unforeseen obstacles along their way stop them before they can take a stand in Devil’s Den? Trigger Warnings: Graphic Violence and Animal Death

The Flight of The Magician by Mark R Snowe

This story starts unremarkably with the mundanities of life until our hero is startled awake, sweating, from a deep sleep. With his head pounding with each pump of his racing heart he tries to remember what his dream was about. He was falling. Or, dreaming of falling. And something feels wrong in the house. He's sure he heard something, somewhere, possibly. And this hasn't been the first time he's felt this way. What has been a rare occurrence for Matt is lately becoming an all-too-frequent affair. However, forcing to ignore these interruptions he moves forward with his job, his pursuit of life, and love. When events become too intrusive to ignore, he decides with the help of a new love interest, to find the cause. What follows with their discoveries is astonishing and incredible. And will attract the interest of many different parties. This whirlwind of events leads to problems to conquer that he would have never imagined. What was once a curiosity and an annoyance may become an

The Unbinding by Noor Marji

The Southern Prison has been destroyed. The Fallen King has escaped. These are the words Prince Itsuki Oyama, sole heir to Kabelan's throne, had feared for twenty years, ever since his father killed his mother and left him to die in an unnatural inferno. Now that his father escaped, it’s his responsibility to keep the tyrannical king from destroying all of Kabelan… again. Reports from the South are not promising, though. The entire prison has been burned down, and the unholy, sentient fire has traveled to the nearest village, turning any human it touched into a beastly taint. With the reemergence of vibrant colors beyond Itsuki’s greatest imagination, only one conclusion can be drawn: Old Magic is returning, and the Unbinding has begun. Joined by his advisor and an eccentric band of mercenaries, Itsuki travels to the Southern Prison in search for answers. Magic appears at every turn of their journey, bringing life and vivid color back to the desaturated land. Only with the help of the heretical Order Solis will they make it through this adventure alive. The closer they get to finding King Inon, the more Itsuki realizes this is no longer a mission to stop his father from repeating a twenty-year-old tragedy. His escape was only part of a larger plan to make the entire known world burn—and the Fallen King is but a pawn to a much greater master. What Itsuki learns could change his kingdom’s very identity, if he’s willing to be the first person to tell the truth.