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Love can destroy you. In the darkness of ancient Crete, a cursed legacy unfolds. Queen Pasiphae's tragic fate has unleashed a terrifying prophecy, forged by the sorceress Circe's twisted magic. "By darkness one way, by light another... until your true love's heir ends your suffering." For Minotaur, a creature cursed by malignant magic, these words foretell a devastating destiny. Haunted by the memory of Pasiphae's infant child - the very key to his salvation and destruction - he lives in the darkness of the labyrinth under the palace.

An action-packed thriller! Bio attack! Threats to the global economy! Millions of lives are in danger! Only the dead can tell... In the shadowy realm of international espionage, a clandestine alliance between rival nations threatens to unleash a catastrophic pandemic, pushing the world to the precipice of chaos. Otis Thorne and Noah, a formidable duo, are drawn into a high-stakes mission to unravel the complex web of deceit and prevent the impending disaster. They discover the sinister plot: a deadly disease known as the "black dust," engineered to spread with birds and other animals. With ...

Scarred but unbroken, Emma embarks on a perilous journey to California in search of a new beginning. With a deadly viral disease leaving her with physical and emotional scars, she must confront her past and brave the unknown. Join Emma on her transformative adventure as she discovers the power of resilience, courage, and the possibility of finding a love that looks beyond the surface. Can she find love in the Wild Wild West?

An enchanting cat academy! In the hidden halls of the Cat Academy, feline students master the arts of defense, magic, potions, and technology. But this year, a curious human girl, Jennifer, stumbles upon the secret school as an invited first-year student. Meanwhile, the academy's top cat spy uncovers a diabolical plan by the dog scientists to eradicate cats and humans alike. The sinister plot involves a mysterious potion that turns its victims into flying balloons, doomed to float away forever. As Jennifer learns the ways of the Cat Academy, she joins forces with the remaining cats to ...

Matteo, an aerospace engineer, returns home after working on a recovered spacecraft, expecting a sense of accomplishment. However, an unsettling feeling gnaws at him, and he can't shake the sense that something is amiss. Despite a reassuring doctor's report declaring his health normal, Matteo's unease persists. As he succumbs to exhaustion and drifts into sleep, Matteo awakens to a reality beyond comprehension. No longer in his own body, he finds himself inhabiting the unfamiliar form of another being. Bewildered and disoriented, he discovers the shocking truth: his body has been hijacked ...

Orphan Black meets Jason Bourne! When Otis Thorne is brutally attacked on campus, he unwittingly uncovers a sinister plot involving the abduction of Noah, a mastermind behind sensitive government systems and databases. As the FBI races against time to rescue Noah, Otis believes the notorious Septem group is involved again. He joins the FBI, determined to track down the secret genetic engineering research facility. But will he be able to expose the secrets hidden in the facility and save Noah before it's too late? Dive into a heart-pumping thrill ride filled with twists and turns that will ...

Get ready for a thrilling ocean adventure! Captain Evan Silva and his crew are on a routine fishing trip when they haul in something incredible - a mysterious creature with tentacles and human-like fingers! Dubbed Noodles, this bizarre being quickly becomes the captain's unlikely friend. But their excitement turns to terror when the legendary ghost ship, the Flying Dutchman, appears on the horizon, its cannons blazing. As they desperately try to outrun the phantom vessel, Captain Silva must unravel the chilling mystery: why is the ghost ship hunting them, and what eerie fate awaits if ...

Beyond the Sands of Chaos! The darkness they thought they'd buried is rising again... When a vampiric bat interrupts an ambassador's Christmas celebration, sibling archaeologists Lillian and Jack Stiller know their nightmare is far from over. The creature's origins lead them back to the tomb of Dina, the ancient Egyptian goddess they thought they'd defeated. As they brave the unforgiving desert and unravel the tomb's secrets, they're met with a sinister new threat: the Germans, driven by an insatiable hunger for dark magic. The Stillers, joined by Roy Sawyer, must save themselves before the...

The Librarians meet the Dresden Files! When the stars align, the dead will rise. And only two people can stop them. An ancient evil is unleashed upon the world when the planets converge in a rare celestial alignment. Victoria and Mark Ashburn, a brilliant historian and a seasoned patriot, must join forces to decipher a 2,000-year-old prophecy and prevent the apocalypse. As the undead army of King Ursa rises, the Ashburns embark on a heart-pumping adventure that takes them from the dusty archives of ancient texts to the treacherous landscapes of modern-day battlefields. Can they unravel the ...

February 1941. Valentine's Day dawns bloody in the desert when a catastrophic sandstorm separates Lillian Stiller and Roy Sawyer from Jack Stiller. Stranded and desperate, they stumble upon the fabled Oasis of the Love - a haven shrouded in legend and rumored to be cursed. But as they delve into its secrets, they realize they're not alone... and the greatest treasure may be their own survival. Discover the fate of these two travelers in this gripping desert survival story with ancient secrets. If you love adventurous archaeology themes like in Indiana Jones novels, and enjoy authors such as...

Explore the Infinite: The Starbound Worlds Compendium Embark on a journey through the vast expanse of the Starbound galaxy with this comprehensive compendium. Discover ancient histories, mysterious alien species, and uncharted planets, all meticulously detailed and richly illustrated. From the intricacies of space exploration to the complexities of intergalactic politics, this definitive guide covers everything you need to know to navigate the wonders and dangers of the Starbound universe. Whether you're a seasoned space traveler or just starting your cosmic adventure, this compendium is ...

Hunger Games meets Percy Jackson. In a dystopian world ruled by alien conquerors, four teenage orphans must survive a brutal tournament to earn a place on the alien spaceship known as the Tower. But as they begin their training, they uncover shocking secrets—about themselves and the aliens. Ivo discovers he may be the long-lost prince of an alien world, his memories hidden away for his own protection. Silas, a human clone, becomes entangled with a captive girl with glass feet, while Elias battles a life-threatening heart condition. And Penelope has secrets of her own. With rebellion ...

Atomic Blonde meets Killing Eve! Kissed by sugar. Killed by secrets. Unleash the Ultimate Femme Fatale - Meet Sugar Cane! In the shadows, she's a ghost. A whispered rumor. A deadly legend. Sugar Cane, the world's most feared assassin, has made a career of erasing problems. But when her own identity is exposed, Sugar's world begins to unravel. Sugar must navigate a treacherous landscape of deception and betrayal to unmask the mastermind behind her downfall. Enter Frank, a mysterious and enigmatic figure tasked with safeguarding Sugar - but can she truly trust him? As Sugar careens through a ...

Aliens Attack! The iguana shapeshifter Invasion When sinister aliens disguise themselves as iguanas and infiltrate Earth's schools, no one suspects a thing. Their mission: to shapeshift into human children and uncover the secrets of our planet. But when one lone alien loses her tail, she's forced to join forces with an unsuspecting human ally. Together, this unlikely duo must navigate the challenges of friendship, loyalty, and intergalactic espionage. Can they stop the alien invasion before it's too late? Or will the shapeshifters succeed in their mission to blend in and take over? Dive ...

Librarians meet the Dresden Files. Unleashing the Curse! When a fierce storm subsides, two curious kids stumble upon a shocking discovery on the beach: a mysterious skeleton that rises from the sand and takes a haunting breath of life. As the living skeleton attacks, the youngsters turn to the Ashburns for help. Together, they embark on a heart-pumping adventure to unravel the secrets of a centuries-old witch's curse: "Finders keepers." With time running out, the Ashburns must navigate a world of ancient magic, cryptic riddles, and treacherous forces. Can they break the spell and shatter ...

When mail-order bride Marjorie Sennehan travels to Fort Worth, she's seeking a new life with Clay Miller. But fate has other plans. Marjorie's eyes widened as she stumbled upon the shocking truth. Clay Miller, the man she had traveled across the country to marry, was a mastermind of deceit. His oil business was a front for embezzling profits, and his "side hobby" involved luring innocent women into prostitution. She felt a chill run down her spine as she realized she had narrowly escaped becoming his next victim. The letters, the charming words, the promises of luxury – all a ruse to ...