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In the grandeur of the Roman Empire, Centurion Marcus Antonius Maecilius is a man of honour and valour. Yet, fate deals him a cruel hand when he is falsely accused of cowardice and sentenced to serve as an oarsman on a bireme, a slave to the rhythm of the waves and the lash of the overseer. Broken and embittered, he resigns himself to the monotonous toil of the galley—until the day a mysterious group of five men board his ship in Hispana with orders for the captain to take them to Belgica in the northern seas.

As rebellion brews in Rome and the invasion of Britannia approaches, Senator Lepidus uncovers a dangerous conspiracy that threatens the emperor himself. With the elite operatives of the Occultum scattered behind enemy lines and no one left to trust, he turns to the one man he never thought he'd need: Veteranus, an ex-Exploratore shrouded in infamy.

An Empire's Fate Lies in the Shadows of an Ancient Land. The mighty Roman Empire is stretched thin, its grip on its most vital province slipping. In Egypt, whispers of rebellion echo along the Nile. Roman legions, once feared and unstoppable, are plagued by desertions and mysterious deaths, many haunted by visions of gods and monsters. Supplies meant to sustain the empire falter, and pirates roam the Mediterranean, striking with uncanny precision.

England, 1346: For Thomas Blackstone, the choice is easy - dance on the end of a rope for a murder he did not commit, or take up his war bow and join the king's invasion. As he fights his way across northern France, Blackstone learns the brutal lessons of war - from the terror and confusion of his first taste of combat, to the savage realities of siege warfare.

Based on the bestselling Audible Original by Anthony Khaseria, THE RATCATCHER is a thrilling police drama for fans of Joy Ellis and Michael Wood. It's been twelve weeks since Dresden Commissioner Paula Beyer was sent to the small town of Freidorf to investigate the disappearance of several teenagers. Now she is sitting opposite a psychologist who is tasked with figuring out whether Paula's statements about the case are true, or whether she needs to be suspended until further notice.

Alternate history—1121 AD. The last free warbands of the Norse are scattered in the forests and hills of central Sweden. Denmark has fallen, consumed by the crusades, coerced into loyalty to foreign lords. Norway has bent the knee, making peace once their mighty king was slain. Only in Svealand, the old heart of the Swedish kingdom and the Norse people, does the fire of defiance yet burn, and even there just softly, flickering in the long dark winter.

One minute, I'm in a hospital, about to kick the bucket, and the next, I’m in a weird jungle teeming with ridiculously oversized bugs and demon-like lizard people determined to enslave me. Nope, I didn’t die. And no, sadly, it’s not a hallucination.

376 AD: The Eastern Roman Empire is alone against the tide of barbarians swelling on her borders. Emperor Valens juggles the paltry border defenses to stave off invasion from the Goths north of the Danube. Meanwhile, in Constantinople, a pact between faith and politics spawns a lethal plot that will bring the dark and massive hordes from the east crashing down on these struggling borders.

The epic saga of vampires and werewolves, heroes and warriors! "A great vampire and werewolf series!" —Amazon reviewer "Completely addictive!" —Amazon reviewer "Beautiful love stories for all ages!" —Amazon reviewer "Could not put these down!" —Amazon reviewer "One of my favorite vampire series!" —Amazon reviewer Out for a late-night jog, mixed martial artist, Josiah Reign, crosses paths with a group of men accosting a young woman. In a few short minutes, he takes care of her attackers...all five of them. But little does Josiah know that this one act of goodwill will introduce him...

A television crew from a monster-hunting show arrives at Lake Nahuel Huapi in Argentina to search for a legendary cryptid known as Nahuelito. Local legends tell of the lake monster, but also of something far more sinister. What they find is something far worse than anything they could ever imagine. Something utterly unnatural, with an insatiable appetite for human flesh. When the crew goes missing, Argentinian military divers go looking for them only to vanish as well. When the Wild Hunt’s Cryptid Assessment Team arrives at the lake, they soon discover the creatures are not only real but ...

As the Roman invasion of Britannia draws near, the Occultum strengthens its ranks with a new generation of elite operatives, forged through a brutal selection process. Their mission: infiltrate Britannia and pave the way for the legions. With the team poised for deployment, troubling news from Germania threatens to derail their plans, a fellow Occultum member is in grave danger, forcing them to make a fateful choice, continue the critical mission in Britannia or risk everything to rescue one of their own.

A “superb” (The Guardian) novel about two sisters fighting for survival in Dark Ages Britain that weaves “a dazzling blend of history and fantasy” (BuzzFeed) “Rich in history and folklore . . . Stott is astute on the use of stories to control others and maintain power...

I thought nothing was worse than dying. Then I discovered there are things that hurt an awful lot more than chemo—like getting your heart trampled on by the insanely powerful superhuman prince who claims you’re his mate. Right after we consummated the mating, no less. Well, he can have a nice life. The moment an opportunity presents itself, I’m out of here. I just need to locate someone who’ll portal me back to Earth before he finds me.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER Lisbeth Salander returns in a trailblazing continuation of the bestselling Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series Also known as the Millennium series “Lisbeth Salander is back—and maybe better than ever. Karin Smirnoff’s take is...

#1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER LONGLISTED FOR THE 2024 PETRONA AWARD FOR BEST SCANDINAVIAN CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR Lisbeth Salander returns, in a trailblazing new installment to the bestselling Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series Also known as the Millennium series “Lisbeth Salander is...

I took a joyride with a mobster… And now there’s a bump in my belly. This guy oozes danger and testosterone. Race car driver, mobster, and the CEO of Royalty Rentals. The kingpin of speed in a city that never sleeps. And the son of a mafia Don. Emilio Fiore was built to command. Sleek, chiseled and abs on loan from God. But I’m no damsel waiting to be dominated. As a lawyer, I’m used to taming tyrants. Our connection’s instant, accelerating at high speed. Before I know it, we’re back at his place. But I’m not one to be tamed… Until he purrs in my ears like one of his high-...

Stacy Trimble, Katherine's best friend, has been lured by a seemingly legitimate offer of a free photo shoot and modeling portfolio, only to be abducted by a trafficking cartel linked to the Q-14 Triad. Following her abduction, she finds herself in a house with eleven other trafficked girls and one boy. The harrowing captivity of Stacy and the others, lead to drug addiction, abuse, and efforts to survive in harsh conditions, while law enforcement worked tirelessly to track down the traffickers, rescue the victims, and bring the criminals to justice. The story involves a corrupt mayor, a ...

Three months after the nuclear world war that turned America into a dangerous wasteland, Safe Haven has made it from California to South Dakota. Adrian now has six of the seven gifted people he needs to ensure the survival of their country. However, not everyone can handle Adrian’s version of safety - including some of his closest people. The refugee camp begins to rip apart, when Angela joins the Eagles, allowing a dangerous enemy to get too close.

'This could be heaven or this could be hell...' So sings Don Henley on their biggest hit, 'Hotel California', yet for The Eagles their story was one where the dividing line between ultimate Hollywood highs and subterranean LA lows was blurred beyond recognition, blinded by white-powdered double-visions and buried beneath greenback mountains. 

1501: the turbulence of Henry VIII's reign brings passion and pain to the Morlands as they achieve ever greater wealth and prestige.Paul, great-grandson of Elanor Morland, has inherited the Morland estates, and his own Amyas is set to be his heir. But Paul fathers a beloved illegitimate son, and bitter jealousy causes a destructive rift between the two half-brothers which will lead to death.