Virtual Light

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Edgy and exciting. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brilliant book. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fabulous from the off. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Way more than your typical police procedural... What secrets lie behind a young woman's tragic death? High above Chamonix, on the Mer de Glace, two Scottish climbers discover the body of Freya Ruthe, a young Swedish woman, in a crevasse. In a move promoted by Freya's family connections, D.S. John Anderson and D.I. Harry Freeman are sent from Edinburgh to assist the local police with their inquiry. However, their arrival isn’t welcomed by everyone. In a dark corner of ...

What if an entire world depended on you to preserve its very existence? Logan LeVec is an over-achieving middle-schooler who struggles socially. He enjoys a strong bond with his grandfather who tells the most over-the-top imaginative stories, much to the dismay of Logan’s mother, who worries about her father’s detachment from reality. But Logan soon discovers that the stories were all true, and a subtle form of training to prepare him for his higher purpose. With the help of Muggins the Elementalist, and Ginny the girl next door, Logan enters Cameria through a magic portal. Cameria is ...

Everyone has a story…and a dream. Patricia didn’t trust easily. Her ex-husband had taught her all the reasons not to. But Daine didn’t give up easily. Andrew wanted to make certain his granddaughter was happy with her life…then his daughter showed up. Jillian was determined to learn more about her family’s history and the mystery surrounding the woman in the painting at Daine’s house…she didn’t count on Nic being just as interested in it as she was and willing to spend so much time with her at the township's small library. Hannah couldn’t be happier with her new husband…...

Acclaimed writer/comedian Haji Outlaw, most known for The Eric Andre Show, returns with a collection of flash fiction: Candle Light Meals In The Devil's Comedy Store. In this offering Haji delves into corporate America bringing back slavery, how Tom Cruise dies, cannibalism, hippopotamus on narcotics and many, many more dark comedy topics. Enjoy this darkly delectable odyssey of which Joseph Heller says: "This book makes my pubic hairs tingle, in a good way."

Everyone has a story…and a dream. Patricia didn’t trust easily. Her ex-husband had taught her all the reasons not to. But Daine didn’t give up easily. Andrew wanted to make certain his granddaughter was happy with her life…then his daughter showed up. Jillian was determined to learn more about her family’s history and the mystery surrounding the woman in the painting at Daine’s house…she didn’t count on Nic being just as interested in it as she was. Hannah couldn’t be happier with her new husband…or so she thought. Livy was thrilled with her and Patricia’s business ...

The author describes his journey from Western esotericism (Qabalah, Tarot, ceremonial magic, alchemy, and Freemasonry) and hosting the Occult of Personality podcast to becoming the disciple of a Tantric Guru. Through the narrative, we're regaled with the author's experiences and insights with regard to the spiritual path, the nature of wisdom and enlightenment, the Guru, discipleship, and the invocation of magic. This book is a heartfelt and brutally honest portrayal of a spiritual path that doesn't compromise, but does offer the potential of transformation. "This is a very personal book, a...

Me mudé al otro lado del país para ir a la Universidad Dogson y experimentar la vida real, no la existencia sobreprotegida que llevé durante el instituto bajo el control de mis padres ultrarreligiosos. Alcohol, fiestas, de todo... pero lo que nunca esperé fue sentir lo que siento por mi nuevo vecino de residencia, Jack. Nunca he tenido novia. Nunca me había importado. Entonces, ¿por qué este intimidante escalador miembro de una fraternidad se ha apoderado así de mí? Es el tipo de chico que me habría partido la cara en el instituto, pero en cambio, le encanta hacerle otras cosas. ...

Welcome to Sarah’s Eatery: serving hot breakfast daily, with complimentary curbside murder! When Cameron Caldwell, infamously bad waiter and known womanizer, is found dead on the doorstep of Sarah’s Eatery, new owner Kylie Berry yet again becomes the talk of the town. After very publically rejecting Cam’s amorous advances the day before his death, Zoey Jin, Kylie’s regular customer and fledgling best friend, becomes the prime suspect in his murder. To complicate matters, Zoey’s estranged ex, Max, breezes back into town to exonerate the woman he not long ago abandoned… "Winters ...

Jesus’ Beatitudes were first spoken nearly two millennia ago, in these simple statements—when you really look at them with fresh eyes and grasp their depth of meaning—you will find the same pertinence, relevance, and challenge that his first-century audience felt. In them, you will find an invitation into the sacred (holy, set-apart) space of de(re)construction. I hope that, for you, this is not just another book on something Jesus said. Instead, I hope that you might feel seen by Jesus in his Beatitudes, as I have—that you might know that your questioning, confusion, and rethinking...

A Cupcakes-and-Crime Caper When a journalist is killed at an “up-and-coming” artist’s exhibition, Tiffany Black and her friend Ian find themselves on the case. Who could’ve murdered investigative reporter Lizzie Morgan, and what secrets could they be trying to hide? Tiffany and Ian find themselves plunged into an unfriendly world of art and archaeology, rumors and resentments. Meanwhile, Tiffany finally receives some news she’s been waiting for… Praise for A.R. Winters: "Fans of Stephanie Plum, meet Tiffany Black, A.R. Winters's new heroine." - Rea, Amazon.com "You fall in love ...

The line between mortal and divine blurs as an ancient threat resurfaces, determined to plunge New York into chaos. Eryx Ross, now fully embracing his destiny as Apollo's vessel, must navigate his burgeoning powers and deepening bond with the enigmatic Alexander Knight, the mortal embodiment of Hades. Together, they face an unconventional challenge that will test their love and the very fabric of their world. Amidst the gathering darkness, Eryx and Alex's souls entwine on a cosmic scale, their love a beacon of hope against the sinister machinations of the Order. They rally allies both old ...

Chris Thanks to the fight, my face is once again on every tabloid page in America. I wasn’t going to just let that guy call me gay. Now my management's forcing a 24/7 bodyguard to keep an eye on me until my new album drops. Just what I need, temptation in the form of Sylus Synn, a hard-bodied, hot-as-hell ex-Marine now living under my roof. When I find out Sylus is gay, I feel myself slipping. I want him to know my secret, to finally indulge in the pleasures I’ve been denying myself. But how the hell can I break through a lifetime of fear and guilt? Sylus Babysitting a troublemaking ...

A Killer is Lurking… and the Proof is in the Pie! When Kylie Berry agrees to bake pies for the town’s biggest food festival, she’s hoping to impress the crowd—not become the center of a murder investigation. But when the contest takes a dangerous turn—with sabotaged pies and a dead contestant—all eyes are on Kylie. Someone at the festival has a secret to hide, and they’ll do whatever it takes to keep it buried. With her café’s reputation on the line and the police sniffing around, Kylie teams up with her fearless best friend, Zoey Jin, to track down the truth. Who tampered ...

When Valerie Inkerman’s roommate Jerry gets her a waitressing gig at cushy Hamptons party, she has no idea that murder is on the menu. "A Delightful Book For A Relaxing Read!" But when one of the guests is found dead and Jerry is accused of being the killer, Val knows she needs to utilise all her skills as a private investigator to clear his name. Trying to track down the victim’s possible enemies and find new leads, Val faces distractions in the form of old acquaintances and a hot dinner date. But as Val’s leads all turn into dead ends, the killer seems to stay step ahead of her all ...

Desaray, a normal 14 year old girl, living a normal life. Her everyday life suddenly changed when the world as she knew it ceased to exist. Her world, but not her world. Monsters appearing out of nowhere. 90% of the population disappeared. An apocalypse like none other. A system gained from killing a single monster. Once human, now a dragon... All of these things happening all at the same time, turning Desaray's world upside down. How will she cope in this new world, not as a human but as a dragon?

Magic has no weight. It has no volume or substance. The most powerful of magic can be housed in something as light as a feather... and it is. One black and one white. The two magic feathers of Tobadzistsini and Nayenezgani, twin Navajo gods. The white feather holds the power to heal all wounds and black can vanquish all enemies. Together they are virtually unstoppable but for the Godhunter the real difficulty will be deciding whether to fight the Navajo gods or join them. It all comes down to the color of Vervain's convictions. Although the feathers are black and white, her choices have all...

Prudentia, an eight-year-old girl, suddenly awakens in a dim cave only to discover that she cannot move her head to the right or left. After being suddenly freed from the chains, she turns around to discover that there is much more to reality than the shadows. She eventually finds her way out of the cave and discovers reality in its purest form. Although she longs to stay, she realizes that she must return and help others go free. This book is intended to introduce young children to Plato's Allegory of the Cave, one of the most famous pieces in Western Philosophy. In this Allegory which is ...

A luxurious beach resort, a missing friend, and secrets to die for. Emily Parker, meticulous bookbinder and amateur sleuth, thought a getaway to Azure Bay Resort would be the perfect escape from solving mysteries. But paradise quickly turns perilous when her best friend, investigative journalist Jenny Walsh, vanishes without a trace, leaving behind only a treasured pen near the murdered resort owner, Blake Montgomery. Accompanied by her intuitive Maine Coon, Fitzgerald, Emily teams up with Josh Reynolds, a charming local artist whose gallery hides clues as expressive as his paintings. The ...

Sometimes, you have to get lost to find what you're looking for. When Carmela 'CJ' Jones's love life goes from "I do" to "I don't think so," she swaps wedding bells for seashells and heads to Cocoa Reef Resort for some soul-searching. But instead of finding inner peace, she finds Keston Kips—the infuriatingly handsome mixologist who seems to have a PhD in getting under her skin. Their tropical tango includes a series of hilarious mix-ups, leading them to an unexpected adventure on a deserted island. Stranded with nothing but their wits and a growing attraction they can't ignore, CJ and ...

Welcome to SoCal, where the sun shines hot and the boys are even hotter. SoCal Boys is a series of four sweet, fun and fluffy gay romance novels featuring closeted movie stars, dreamy surfer bros, sensitive artists, charismatic musicians, and more—all with unique love stories you’ll fall hard for. Touching Stars Wrecked car, wrecked movie, wrecked image. That’s Christopher Lawton: Hollywood’s latest celebrity wreck. After decking Hollywood’s most powerful producer in the face for blacklisting his movie, he’s hidden himself away at a secluded mountain resort called the ...