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Former government agent and think-tank director Mark Jamison needs a quiet coastal refuge for his breathing problems, and maybe some space to sort out his life and what remains of his marriage. What he finds in the mysterious little village of Angel Landing quickly escalates into a series of adventures to save the planet, or at least its male inhabitants, and soon forces him to confront his past and the assumptions that brought him here. The composite Marin community of Angel Landing is brimming with secrets that an aging investigator can't ignore, especially when the old house he rents ...

Join Cindy and Sam as they reunite with their enchanting friends, Rosco, The Purple Raccoon, and his loyal companions after a four-year absence. Despite their annual summer searches in the woods, a sense of unease lingers, fueling their concerns for their furry friends' safety. However, this summer brings a glimmer of hope as a mysterious message from Rosco, and Charlie reaches the siblings, signalling imminent danger. Prepare to Enter a World of Vibrant Wonders as Cindy and Sam Dive into CAWH, the Extraordinary Realm of their Colorful Animal Friends. As they venture forth, a new peril ...

Illustrated edition of book 1 in the award-winning Anna Kronberg series. A series of systematic murders. A killer the police don't seem to see. A brilliant woman with dark secrets. When a corpse surfaces in the city's waterworks, the Metropolitan Police fear a cholera outbreak. They summon bacteriologist Dr. Anton Kronberg, who spots something far more sinister hinting at the victim's excruciating end. The police lose interest when evidence of foul play seems too weak and far-fetched. To catch the killer, Kronberg is forced into an alliance with Sherlock Holmes. Their suspicions deepen when...

VAMPIRES DIE HARD The second book in the Bad Boogeymen series sees D trapped in a skyscraper with vicious bloodsuckers. He's out of bullets and daylight. Will he survive the night? Erik Handy, the New King of Horror, brings you Blood, the last word in supernatural suspense! It's more than a horror novel - it's a thrill ride you've never experienced before!

Big business might be ruthless, but Lucie Rizzo learned to take the heat from the best: Her mob boss father. Except instead of cooking the books, she’s mixing up her next moneymaking expansion. But her BFF-turned-partner isn’t sold on the idea. Ro is the creative genius - not to mention the boobs - of their operation, but Lucie has the discerning business palate. And this venture smells like sweet success. All they need is the right investor. French chef Antoine Durand made casseroles sexy again. His closely guarded secret recipe built a billion-dollar empire.

“The Tracing: Secrets Within, is an incredible and brilliantly penned five-star novel that stands out in the science fiction category, whose intriguing plot is set to exhilarate, thrill and enlighten." READER VIEWS "The perfect five star novel for readers who enjoy cutting-edge technology, high-paced action, and strong characters. Highly recommended!" Readers' Favorite __________________________ Imagine that within the spirals of your DNA remain secrets deeper and more intricate than the double helix itself—secrets that Jack Shaw, a molecular scientist grappling with his own ...

When amateur ghost investigator Luke stumbles upon a crumbling old gamekeeper’s cottage set deep within the woods, he thinks he’s uncovered yet another forgotten story of the past. But when he ventures inside, he unearths a chilling secret that resonates closer to the bone than he could ever have imagined, one which forces him to confront the darkest corners of his soul. Will this journey into the supernatural lead to his redemption or eternal damnation? Tamsin is a gripping tale of redemption, where the boundaries of life and death blur, and the past is never truly laid to rest. ...

Camelotian Fantasy. In the Shadows of Camelot, allegiances are forged with magic.When Lady Minerva's fate collides with a fallen star, a monstrous darkness stirs within. As the beast rises, Camelot trembles. Can Merlin and the fairy queen's ancient magic save her from herself, or will the horrors within consume them all? Dive into a world of Camelotian fantasy where the line between good and evil blurs, and the greatest battle is against the monster within.

A brutal crime. A broken man. A choice that will change everything. 
Expat John Hayes is living the dream—an exciting career in India, a beautiful wife, and a perfect life. 
Until the unthinkable happens. 
When his wife is savagely attacked and left for dead, John turns to the police for justice. But in a country where corruption runs deep and the powerful walk free, he’s met with silence and indifference. 
With no one to turn to, John must make an impossible choice: walk away—or take matters into his own hands. 
If you love gritty vigilante thrillers, fast-paced action, and...

Is this the enemies next move? Have they changed their strategy? The Shadow Patriots are accused of inaction during a deadly attack, but they have a bigger picture in mind. This doesn't go over well with anxious survivors who lash out against them. Harrowing decisions test the personal strengths and weaknesses of some of your favorite characters who have been caught up in a desperate fight for their lives. Dark Maneuvers is Book 3 in The Shadow Patriots series. Get it today and continue the journey Revised and Updated April 2022

A lone female agent finds herself abandoned in enemy territory in this riveting espionage thriller Having completed her mission to silence an agency defector, CIA operative Cassie Bradbury finds herself cut adrift in Moscow with no documents, no tickets and no identification. Hot on her trail are the Kremlin, the Russian Mafia—and Sean Ravensdale, the disgraced ex-CIA agent who has been sent to track her down. Realizing that she has been set up and is now expendable, Cassie will need all her courage and resourcefulness to outwit her pursuers—and stay alive long enough to exact revenge ...

Can he recover? Can he lead again? Does he even want to? Devastated by a personal loss, Winters has left the Shadow Patriots and is unsure of what to do next. While sulking, he discovers a horrifying scheme that is all too familiar. He vowed to never let it happen again, but the odds are stacked against him. He's on his own. Or is he? Innocent Shadows is Book 5 in The Shadow Patriots series. Read this today and discover how the smallest among us can be the bravest. Revised and Updated April 2022

With elements of Gothic horror, alchemy, sex magic, and science, Blood Ending chronicles the rise of master vampire Severin, his trinity of female vampires, and the obsessed love-sick alchemist Praetorious Biederbeck. As one century ends and a new one heads towards devastating war they find that the "old ways" are no longer viable—the lure of sex and blood now competes with the lure of science. Assisted by the doomed vampire bride Justine, Biederbeck chases after Severin and the Trinity through the decades. And what a chase it is! From an ancient school of black magic to the slave auction...

KILL ALL VAMPIRES Europe. 1944. War is ravaging the continent. Amid the death and destruction, two vampire queens breed a master race of bloodsuckers. The only one who can stop them is Ahrahkma, a recently unearthed mummy cursed with the urge to kill every vampire who dares cross his path! Move over, Stephen King! Step aside, James Patterson! The Mummy Kills The Brides takes the action/horror genre to the next level!

CAN YOU HEAR THE SCREAMS? A rainy day reveals a horrible secret. An alien plague runs wild throughout the Old West. A song promises immortality. A man dreads a phone call from his friend. In Tombstone Serenade, you'll experience these horrors and more! Erik Handy, the author of The Horror and dRain, brings you 11 stories that continue the genre-bending short fiction legacies of H.P. Lovecraft and Stephen King. May your screams join the chorus of the damned!

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, ...

Edison Rooker is determined to gain access to the magical world. Problem is, he doesn’t have magic. But he does have a plan: get a job as apprentice to powerful sorceress Antonia Hex. He also has an illegal Spell Binder device, which he must keep hidden from the Magical Consortium, at all costs. With his new job, Edison is given a new name – Rook – which he happily accepts. He’s less happy about working alongside Sun, the grumpy but annoyingly cute apprentice to Antonia’s big rival.

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.

"The cows moved away from him as he stepped into the mud. The stench of manure and wet soil wafted over the area as Hamid saw something lying on the ground before him. Pushing one beast away from the site, Hamid saw a foot and a black gumboot sticking out from the mud. There was a mound of dirt around the boot, and as Hamid pulled on the boot, it came away. Ted Lassiter's red wool sock stood out in contrast to the brown of the mud. Hamid pulled out his phone and called the police." Detective Inspector Linden McCoy is called out to investigate a series of murders in the farming communities ...

In Romancing the Heart of the Volcano, volcanologist Elena Pinto arrives in Indonesia to decode deadly signals from Mount Merapi—but her mission is shaken by Reza Dharma, a temple guardian bound to ancient traditions. As lava stirs and tensions rise, Elena and Reza must bridge science and faith—while resisting a growing attraction neither expected. Amid secrets, eruptions, and betrayal, love may be their only chance to survive the fire threatening to consume everything they hold dear.