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In the Shadow of Ancient Secrets, a Deadly Game Unfolds... Four years after a nightmare summer shattered her academic life, Dr Livia Huntingdon-Jones believes the sinister Pelican Society is a dark chapter best left buried. But when a brilliant young poet at St. Augustine's, Julian Agrawal, is courted by a mysterious and exclusive group, Livia's hard-won peace is threatened. As Julian is drawn deeper into a shadowy world of arcane rituals, hidden knowledge, and powerful figures operating within the ancient walls of Cambridge, Livia realizes the Pelican Society is far from dormant. A cryptic...

MARBELLA, 1985. A time of excess and greed. A place of corruption, betrayal, and violence. Former paratrooper, Eddie Lawson, had done many things in his life of which he was not proud. Still, the tormented Falklands war veteran had always kept the promise he had made to his devoted mother on her death bed - don't ever be a criminal. Estranged from his wife and daughter, and destitute, he hitchhikes his way to southern Spain to find the brother he has not seen for a decade. All he wants is to borrow some travel money so that he can join up with a mercenary unit in Africa. It's the closest he...

Orphan Black meets Jason Bourne! Uncover the Dark Truth When Otis Thorne is brutally attacked, he exposes a sinister plot to abduct Noah, the mastermind behind top-secret government systems. As the FBI races to rescue Noah, Otis joins forces to track down the notorious Septem group and their hidden genetic engineering facility. Dive into a Heart-Pumping Thrill Ride Filled with twists and turns, this gripping thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for Fans of: Robert Ludlum, Tom Clancy, and Brad Thor.

An unrelenting heatwave sweeps the country and starts a fire which uncovers the charred remains of a young woman. But when DI Eleanor Raven attends the post-mortem, it reveals some disturbing details - the girl was dead long before the fire. Her body had been lovingly preserved before being dressed up, her hair perfectly arranged, and a lime-green scarf knotted around her neck.

In the gripping novel "Spirit Walker," Marshall Delbert Crenshaw and reformed Apache Warrior Two Dogs find themselves entangled in a deadly manhunt unlike any they've faced before. Six months after leaving Mason Hill and his Kumeyaay family, they are thrust back into the world of violence and darkness. Their target is Ervin Wells, a sadistic killer who revels in the suffering of others. Wells is a remorseless predator, driven by a bloodlust that knows no bounds. As the body count rises, Two Dogs and Crenshaw are convinced that Wells is not just a mere murderer but a Spirit Walker—a being ...

On their way home from the local corner market, two best friends take the usual shortcut through the woods... and come across something glowing in the near distance. Curious, the boys investigate... and soon discover a campfire in an unlikely location. Strangely, there are other people here, too—all seemingly drawn to the same mysterious flame. The mysterious and hungry flame... What Readers are saying: ★★★★★ “It was a great read from beginning to end. I believe the story was aimed more for young adults, but this 55 year old enjoyed it too. Anne Rice, J.R. Rain, and Stephenie ...

As a reward for saving Princess Kalliopy, Kevin ends up in the hands of pirates, who have nefarious plans for his future. Things look bleak, and his options are few. Meanwhile, Boomer is mad at the princess for delivering Kevin to the enemy, and when an old foe comes into the picture, he has no other choice but to team up with her to mount a mission to rescue Kevin. Kevin is forced to do horrible deeds while he bides his time hoping to escape his predicament. His friends are determined to get him out of Dodge, but the rescue mission is more complicated than it first appears.

The world is on the brink of economic collapse. Tom is an unhappily married journalist from London, seeking to advance his career. Sally is single, ambitious and independent, visiting from Australia. They're both chasing the same story. After several incidents rock the Royal National Bank to its core, its share price tumbles and world stock markets begin to ripple. International economic stability is at risk. Timing and diversity of the events makes it impossible for them to be coincidence or incompetence.

Private investigators Troy and Eva Winters are looking forward to a visit with their old college buddy, Joe, when he invites them over for a barbecue and to talk over details of a case. The night soon turns awkward when Joe’s neighbors are overheard in an argument, which suddenly turns deadly silent. When Troy completes the assignment and brings the evidence to Joe, his friend is nowhere to be found. Troy’s life is soon in danger when he begins a search and stumbles across the neighbor’s evil secret.

KAINNAN – A WORLD WITH A CURIOUS AND POWERFUL CONNECTION TO EARTH... When a group of strangers win a competition they never entered, they embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Expecting a tropical holiday, instead Noah, Katerina, Alice and Caleb find themselves in the dangerous world of Kainnan. To return home is far from simple – they will need to stop the four rebellious children of Kainnan’s ruler, King Wilhelm. The catch – not only will they encounter constant danger, they will need to face their own personal demons back on earth too. With mutinous priests, deadly drinks, ...

Flirting with fire has never felt so good—until the flames get too hot to handle… Kelly Monroe is perfectly happy running her small-town bakery, living a life free from complications—or so she tells herself. But when Kyle Barlow, her brother’s best friend and a rugged firefighter, starts coming around more often, sparks she never expected begin to fly. Kyle has spent years resisting his feelings for Kelly, knowing she’s off-limits. She’s fiery, curvy, and everything he’s ever wanted—but breaking the “bro code” would be a betrayal to Kelly’s overprotective brother—and...

Race Against Time with General Custer and Joan of Arc! After unlocking the mysteries of time travel, Chant Baker’s adventures only intensify in Day Tripper. His travels take him to the heart of history’s most dangerous events. He faces the battlefield alongside General Custer at the Little Bighorn and marches with Joan of Arc as she fights for France. With every leap through time, Chant faces life-or-death moments that test his courage and quick thinking. But while he battles to keep history on track, his heart faces another challenge—his growing feelings for Mary, the mysterious girl...

Leave no Terragon Behind Shivai is back to training with her mentor Tsivor because she made a critical error in her last assignment. Disasters strikes when a demon manages to abduct Tsivor. Breaking all rules, Shivai runs to the rescue in what is basically a suicide mission. Can she beat all odds and save Tsivor from an eternity in hell? This is the prequel to the Demonhunters of Terragon series. It's a short story with a very narrow scope, but it serves to introduce Shivai and the Terragons. Reading order: Terragon’s Fate (Prequel) Terragon’s Challenge (coming soon)

In the vast Nevada desert, some secrets refuse to stay buried. When a hiker stumbles upon human remains in the remote Black Rock Desert, Chief Detective Hector Ramirez is pulled into a twenty-five-year-old murder case that will shake the foundations of Reno's power structure. As his team uncovers evidence linking the death to a controversial casino development project, they realize they're dealing with more than just a cold case—they're confronting a decades-long web of corruption that reaches into the heart of law enforcement itself. With mounting pressure from influential figures ...

Berlin 1934. The Nazis have been in power for just 18 months but already Germany has seen some frightening changes. As the city prepares to host the 1936 Olympics, Jews are being expelled from all German sporting organisations - a blatant example of discrimination. Forced to resign as a homicide detective with Berlin's Criminal Police, Bernie is now house detective at the famous Adlon Hotel. Two bodies are found - one a businessman and the other a Jewish boxer.

As Andrew and Sarah race to unravel a convoluted web of subterfuge and exploitation, they discover there is more at stake than even they knew. And somewhere, at the heart of it, lurks a faceless enemy, who is prepared to use everything—and everyone—at his disposal.

Love, Danger, and Time Itself: Can Chant Baker Save History and His Heart? As Chant faces mounting dangers and impossible decisions, he realizes that time is a fragile thing—and so is love. Will he be able to safeguard both? Not a Second Time is a riveting blend of historical action, legendary figures, and an emotional love story that transcends time. In Time on My Side (Book 7), Chant Baker faces escalating danger, time-hopping between eras while trying to protect the ones he loves. As his bond with Mary grows deeper, they both navigate a web of historical conflicts and perilous moments....

Friends don’t let friends fly magic carpets. Crystal sorceress Dru Jasper spends most of her time reading spell books, brewing potions, and pining for the perfect latte -- when she's not risking her life rescuing innocent bystanders from magical mayhem. So when a runaway magic carpet drags one of her best friends screaming into the night sky, naturally Dru is the only one who can save her. It’s a race against time to break the carpet's enchantment before it sends Dru and her friends hurtling into infinity Can she get everyone safely back down on the ground in one piece? Or will the ...

Oh no! A decade birthday is approaching, one with a big "0" in it, and he's losing it. Wake-up call required. Coulda. Woulda. Shoulda. Marvin Baines seemingly has it all: a loving family and a great job. He is about to turn forty, and just like that, the realization hits him--his own mortality is straight up the road. That's not his only problem. Suddenly he is unable to distinguish fantasy from reality, and his often quirky decision-making causes his whole life to begin to unravel. All he wants is an escape from his humdrum life. What he gets is something quite unexpected. "The humour is ...

I was just a broke college student trying to survive. He was the ruthless billionaire who decided I belonged to him. One stolen glance. One possessive touch. That’s all it took for Damon Blackwell to claim me. I should have run the second he made his intentions clear—before he paid off my debts, before he moved me into his penthouse, before he whispered in my ear that I was his and there was no escape. Now, I’m trapped in his world of luxury and danger, where every possessive glance makes my knees weak and every command makes me crave him more. He says he’ll burn the world down for ...