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After surviving the Freemen, Wylie and the others discover that the damage they took during the fight might have been far more extensive than they knew. With structural problems looming and the lack of arable land, they reach a dreaded decision. They must abandon the Underground. Looking for a place that is not only defensible but provides the opportunity for long-term survival, they must set out on a dangerous journey to scout a new location. Strange new dangers await them, as they find what they thought was the perfect location. A terrifying new type of zombie stalks the valley where they...

When Benjamin Kline returns to the fold after eight years, Abigail Baughman welcomes him with an open heart. But all is not well in their Amish village. Mysterious happenings put Abby in harm’s way, forcing Ben to run to her rescue. He’s vowed never to let anyone hurt her, and suddenly everything is at risk—their community, their way of life…and their future together.

Haris Abadi is a man in search of a cause. An Arab American with a conflicted past, he is now in Turkey, attempting to cross into Syria and join the fight against Bashar al-Assad's regime. But he is robbed before he can make it, and is taken in by Amir, a charismatic Syrian refugee and former revolutionary, and Amir's wife, Daphne, a sophisticated beauty haunted by grief. As it becomes clear that Daphne is also desperate to return to Syria, Haris's choices become ever more wrenching: Whose side is he really on?

Normal is just a word, and one that no longer applies to Rachel Brackett's life in the Bitterroot Mountains. Keeping her two lives in Sullivan, Montana, isn't easy. Rachel struggles to protect those with the deepest secrets, and the only one helping to keep her sanity intact is Leonardo. When he disappears, Rachel's world tilts on a dangerous axis. War with the Others is building, leaving Rachel and Justiz in a rush to find Leonardo.

They warned me about the Harcourts—I didn’t listen. I came to London to audit Clearview Holdings, not to dodge bullets. I expected secrets, not him. Lionel Harcourt: ruthless, magnetic, and completely untouchable. He’s the heir to an empire built on blood. And I’m the daughter of the man he may have helped destroy. I knew crossing the line between duty and desire was a mistake. Falling for him? That could cost me everything—even my life. But in a world ruled by loyalty and betrayal, some lines are worth crossing... even if they break you.

Awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship to investigate the legends of Sasquatch, Yale-trained ecologist Dr. Robert Pyle treks into the unprotected wilderness of the Dark Divide near Mount St. Helens, where he discovers both a giant fossil footprint and recent tracks. On the trail of what he thought was legend, he searches out Indians who tell him of an outcast tribe, the Seeahtiks, who had not fully evolved into humans.

The dust of Coyote Crossing has a story to tell. It’s written in blood. Sheriff Brody is a man worn down to the nub, keeping a fragile peace in a town that’s rotting from the inside out. But the grim discovery in the hills—a body displayed with the precision of a surgeon and the savagery of a madman—shatters that peace forever. This is no ordinary killing. It’s a message. Jedediah Stone, a haunted gunslinger bound by a forgotten sin, recognizes the killer’s work. He knows the entity stalking their town is not just a man, but a force of supernatural vengeance. An avenging spirit ...

For Manannán mac Lir, a musician and Celtic demigod, life had become a blur of post-gig parties, expensive whisky, and cheap sex. And then the baby almost died--a baby he had sworn to protect. On the hunt for the would-be killer, Mac finds Artemis Black, a stunningly dangerous woman who's inexplicably able to intertwine life magic with death magic. For the safety of his people, he should destroy her. But the aching vulnerability in her eyes calls to him.

At first, stories of Cheater caused nothing but laughter and rolled eyes. As the months went on, however, the tales became more terrific - and more terrifying. Now, Cheater the Lovestruck Loser has become Cheater the Lucky Legend. He never misses. He can never be held captive. And his luck never runs out. In pursuit of his love, his inexorable progress eastward leaves a trail of story upon story and corpse upon corpse.

Ruby knows better than to fall for Garrett—her ex’s nephew, a man five years younger, and the one person she shouldn’t want. But when he moves in, temptation is impossible to escape. Garrett has loved Ruby for years, and now that she’s finally within reach, he’s done waiting. He’ll break every rule to have her. She swears it’s a mistake. He swears she’s his. The past still lingers between them, but some lines are meant to be crossed. And once they do, there’s no turning back. ♥♥This Reverse Age Gap novella is a standalone in the Stardust Cove Series. It contains no ...

For Manannán mac Lir, a musician and Celtic demigod, life had become a blur of post-gig parties, expensive whisky, and cheap sex. And then the baby almost died - a baby he had sworn to protect. On the hunt for the would-be killer, Mac finds Artemis Black, a stunningly dangerous woman who's inexplicably able to intertwine life magic with death magic. For the safety of his people, he should destroy her. But the aching vulnerability in her eyes calls to him.

Some doors should never be opened... When Frank and Shelley Cassidy move into an isolated house in Lower Graces, Essex, they hope for a fresh start. But the rusting radio tower looming over their land is just the first omen of something deeply wrong. Beneath their feet, in the house's hidden basement, a locked room bears a chilling warning: Do NOT turn on the light. Frank, an electrical engineer with a troubled past, can't resist the lure of the unknown. One flick of a switch, and he vanishes—trapped in a nightmarish limbo where time is no longer linear, and reality itself bends to the ...

A lawyer’s passion for justice unleashes a flaming torrent of death. How many people must die for his justice to be served? Steven Maxwell acts, lives, and breathes as one of America’s top criminal lawyers. Though high priced, he often takes cases pro bono, including murder, in his desire to serve the Lady of Justice; after all, she is why he studied law. Recently he got a not guilty verdict for Guepardo, one of the world’s best professional hit men under contract hire by the Hoffman gang. How? The key witness, Mary, didn’t show up so no evidence, no case, “not guilty.” What ...

On the eve of his retirement, Elias Venn, a lifelong ferryman, takes aboard a mysterious passenger whose presence dredges up a decades-old tragedy he’s never been able to escape. As a storm closes in and the river swallows the shorelines, Elias must confront the weight of regret that has carried him farther than any current ever could.

When ten-year-old David Connor witnesses the brutal murder of his parents in the snow-covered mountains, his nightmare is only beginning. Hunted by a relentless psychopath determined to silence the last loose end, David must rely on courage, instinct, and sheer willpower to survive—not only against a merciless killer, but the unforgiving wilderness itself. David’s Crossing is a gripping survival thriller perfect for fans of The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon, The River at Night, and The Ritual. Combining the chilling intensity of a psychological thriller with the raw danger of a wilderness ...

A boy? A god? A monster? The truth must be known! In the action-packed second book of The Impossible Future series, James, Sammie, and Michael have fled death and devastation, but they have no chance to relax. When they step out onto the Earth of the Collectorate, they discover new Chancellor enemies, twisted conspiracies, technological wonders, and unexpected families. Yet through it all, one question governs all their fates: What has James become? James will learn life-altering answers as he fights to the death and comes face-to-face with a startling truth. Meanwhile, Sammie and Michael ...

As a queer Jew, Ofrey Weiss can’t find his place. He’s too scared to join the Israel Defense Force, too weak to fight off his abusive dad, and too insecure to talk to his crush, David. But when David asks Ofrey for help in breaking and entering, they piss off a thousand-year-old demon and end up stealing a portion of its power. Now, despite Ofrey's new abilities, he suddenly has a whole host of other things to be scared of. It soon becomes clear that if Ofrey doesn't grow a spine soon and learn how to use his powers, not even the IDF will be able to save him and his friends from hell's ...

Loren Tate sought solace in his greenhouse, pondering what to plant next. But he found more than inspiration there — he found his mate, Hanna, gravely injured and on the run. Aurora revealed that Hanna was not only Loren's destined partner but the magical Queen of all Shifters. With Loren as her newfound King, Hanna had the power to defeat her murderous father, who hunted her. But first, Loren had to help Hanna recover, and together they had to embrace their supernatural birthright if there was any hope of stopping a vicious war for power. Now Loren and Hanna must stand united against the...

I have no idea who I am anymore. In Los Angeles, I would have given anything to go home to Orenda, my world where magic was alive and nature spoke to me. Now that I'm back I feel out of place, burdened with responsibility. The human part of me misses the simplicity of Earth, the mage part begs for connection with magic, and the demon part? I don't want to admit that exists.

I grew up in a world of magic. By the time I was ten I understood nature, talked to the trees, and listened to the wind. When the kingdom of men conquered my town, I was murdered by one of my own - the betrayer of my kind. But I didn't stay dead. I woke to find myself in a strange new world called Los Angeles. The only keys to the life I remembered were my father's ring, my unique abilities, and the onslaught of demons that seemed hell-bent on finding me. Now I must learn who I really am, protect my friends, get the girl, and find my way back to my beloved hometown of Orenda.