New Adventures

Clara Cassidy and Samael returned to Crossedlake University after a brief respite from the chaos at the end of last semester; they found that things had changed. The school was on lock-down, Corbin was missing, and they were under suspicion. Their worst fears slowly came true as the arcane investigators patrolling the school slowly unraveled what happened last semester and zeroed in on Clara. One of the detectives, known to be one of the best that ever existed, quickly pieced things together and targeted their group. She interrogated them intensely as she tried to pick apart the origin of ...

Mama has trained up her baby possums in the ways of their breed, and now it's time for all of them - even little Appleblossom - to make their way in the world. Appleblossom knows the rules: She must never be seen during the day, and she must avoid cars, humans, and the dreaded hairies - sometimes known as dogs. Even so, Appleblossom decides to spy on a human family - and accidentally falls down their chimney!

When you hear the howls, don't go near the swamp Paranormal investigator Wyatt deals with a heinous death on an island resort for actors, artists, and writers. Strange monks, Cajun werewolves, and people in a fishing village who practice voodoo populate the island. An old voodoo woman tells Wyatt, "There are creatures on this island that only walk at night." Will Wyatt solve the murder mystery and uncover the island's dark secret, or become a victim to the swamp's horrid creatures?

Zia has remarkable magical abilities and a unique bond with animals, yet she’s unaware of her powers. When her two brothers and sister are kidnapped by a rebel army that threatens to destroy her nation, Zia leaves on a dangerous quest to rescue them. Only then does she realize she harbors powerful dormant magic she must somehow unlock to use. Zia must guard her secrets closely, especially after bonding with a winged horse, a forbidden union. A royal edict also prevents women from learning magic, but without it, her country and her siblings are at risk from sinister magicians. Armed with ...

After backpacking her way around India, Sarah Macdonald decides she hates the country with a passion. When a beggar at the airport reads her palm and insists she will one day return - and for love - she screams 'Never!' and gives the country, and him, the finger.

The last Viking left in the New World finds fresh challenges when his growing family is forced to leave their home on the Patawomke River to sail north and find a new home amongst tribes who may be hostile. As his clan grows, Erik learns to adapt to this new world and all its wonders.

I am sixteen years old, and my teacher believes I might be the most powerful supernatural in the mortal realm. It’s quite a burden. Not least because I must fight so hard to avoid using magic to silence the bitches at school. Do you wonder what would happen if I let my control slip? Today is the day I find out.

“Hex Kitchen transports you to a delicious world of culinary magic and fantastical, sometimes deadly, competition where every dish keeps you at the edge of your plate—wondering who will win the next move and what bite may be their last.” —Elizabeth Karmel, best-selling cookbook author, and Chopped and Iron Chef judge Charlie and the Chocolate Factory meets The Hunger Games in this mouthwatering, magical, and murderous fantasy. Hex Kitchen is a once-a-decade tournament where contestants have to cook magical dishes that are to die...and maybe even to kill...for. Kenzie has perfected ...

"Fans of Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn series, if you're looking for the next great series to enjoy, look no further. Jeff Konkol's Rebirth of the Fallen series has everything we love in great fantasy." -Carrie Newberry, author of Pick Your Teeth With My Bones In the face of an uncontrollable demonic plague that dissolves flesh, twisting its victims into horrific monsters, Achillion walls off a section of his city, condemning thousands to death. Beyond that wall, an ancient evil feasts, festers, and grows. Left with little choice, the heroes must face their fears and master the intricate ...

Including stories from paradise and hard-won lessons in seamanship, Taleisin's Tales reflects back to the first miles Lin and Larry Pardey gained together on the second boat they built lovingly with teak carvel planking over sawn black locust frames. The book includes details from outfitting, provisioning, and final detailing during the early months Lin and Larry spent getting to know their new bluewater cruiser, as well as moments of melancholy as they let go of attachments to their first trusty boat.

No one could survive the zombie apocalypse without some top notch gear. In Phoenix, Arizona, there was only one place to go if you were looking to score military grade hardware; Bob's Bargain Basement. Bob was the kind of guy that thought the world would end any day and planned accordingly. While most of the world thought he was a bit of an overzealous nutjob, Max was sure happy that there was at least one paranoid prepper in town, or as recent events had proved, maybe one not so paranoid prepper. That didn't mean Bob would look kindly on Max's plan to break in and rob him blind. Necessity ...

Better the enemy you know than the enemy you don't. Queen Morgana presents me to her people as the heiress to the throne. Meanwhile, my earthly friends and I are settling into the day-to-day life of this world. But we all know what is coming. King Auberon is hellbent on replacing Morgana on the Avalonian throne. As the key component in a desperate bargain for peace, I’m the only one who can stop the impending war. A war I fear will tear the magical realm of Gwyn Fanon to shreds. Auberon is not the only threat, however, and I can hardly separate friend from foe anymore, as invisible ...

He escaped with his life. Now he’s on a mission to stop the deadliest attack in U.S. history. Jon Steadman is desperate for closure. After a campus bombing claims the love of his life, his relentless search for answers reveals a series of bizarre violent episodes involving other students. When copycat blasts escalate the tragic body count, Jon is certain he’s stumbled on a lethal conspiracy. Teaming up with his best friend, Jon pursues a theory connecting the genetic dots, only to find every path blocked by powerful people willing to kill to protect their secrets. As his hunt takes him ...

No one is who they seem Private Investigator Wyatt Thomas takes a seductive journey through the dark, glittering streets of New Orleans, where passion and danger collide. Wyatt is no stranger to the Crescent City’s secrets, but when a mysterious voodoo mambo draws him into the heart of the French Quarter’s underworld, he finds himself entangled in a web of deceit, lust, and murder. As the nights grow hotter, so do the stakes, and Wyatt must navigate the twisted desires of the city’s most dangerous inhabitants. But in the world of the Night People, no one is who they seem—and Wyatt ...

Caution: Dragons ahead. Prepare to delve into fiery worlds full of dragons. From hatchlings to ancients. From tame to wild. Many have their own goals, and most want to see the world reduced to ash. To reshape the world in their own reptilian image. Others struggle to survive, but heroes rise among them. Which side will you choose? 18 stories by the following authors: Deborah Brown, Zachary Vincent, Eric Tobiason, Bruno Lombardi, Joel Realubit, Katie Kent, Barend Nieuwstraten III, E.B. Hunter, Dylan Roche, Lucy A. McLaren, Aaron H. Arm, Jennifer Strassel, Natascha Eschweiler, A.E. Lowan, Ash...

A dangerous decision, a hero with violent tendencies, and a universe to save. What could go wrong? When Captain Nova Ardis acquires the services of a dangerous, tattooed gladiator, she knows she’s taking a risk—but she would do anything for family. Kove has survived most of his life in the gladiator arena and now, on the eve of winning his freedom, he is sold once again. At least being the captain’s bodyguard shouldn’t be too hard compared to the bloody life he’s lived. But when she takes him to the forbidden planet and embarks on a mission to rescue her brother, Kove will have to...

Captured by chaos. Bound by destiny. Love howls in hidden shadows. By day, I heal wounds as a nurse; by night, I'm consumed by vengeance against the creatures that shattered my world. Matt emerged from the shadows—stronger than a storm, with secrets tethered to the moon. He was a protector of the night, wrapped in danger and temptation, his touch a dangerous promise. Behind his grumpy exterior lies a good heart, but within me burns a hatred too fierce to quench. Our closeness ignited every fated bond trope—our tension as intoxicating as moonlit night runs. My world, once black and white...

Running Toward Mystery is the Venerable Tenzin Priyadarshi's profound account of his lifelong journey as a seeker. At its heart is a story of striving for enlightenment, the vital importance of mentors in that search, and of the many remarkable teachers he met along the way, among them the Dalai Lama, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and Mother Teresa.

Software is developed by Dr. Ben Hargett to control human minds hoping to heal the tormented and deranged. It creates the sounds and pulses that mimic human brainwaves replacing those that are defective. But it has been hijacked by men who wish to use it to rule the world through mind control.

The fourth and final book in Dena Smallwood’s SYRIE series. NOAH stands alone, yet closes the Syrie circle. You met – and came to understand – Noah in the first three books. You saw him guiding the Oregon Trail pioneers and learned of his childhood and blacksmith training. You read of a deep relationship with his Cayuse family and friends. And of his ultimate return to the Rye Valley cabin and a life with Syrie and their children. Now, for the rest of Noah’s story. Ride with Noah as he hunts meat for the Army in Oklahoma and meets his first Native American family. Experience the ...