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Unique among most debates on homosexuality, this book presents a constructive dialogue between people who disagree on significant ethical and theological matters, and yet maintain a respectful and humanizing posture toward one another. Few topics are more divisive today than homosexuality. Two...

At daybreak on April 6, 1862, Confederate forces launched a bold suprise attack on the Union army, encamped in southwestern Tennesse. The battle of Shiloh, also known as the battle of Pittsburg Landing, would prove to be the bloodiest battle up until that point in United Staes history. The two day battle would cost a staggering 23,000 casualties. Both sides were stunned at the appalling loss of life. At the time, neither realized that three more years of such bloodshed were still to come.

When a secret lab in Antarctica suddenly goes down in an incredible explosion, Olivia starts suspecting a cover-up. She soon discovers that something is taken from the lab, something that will tip the scale of world domination, should it get into the wrong hands. It isn’t long before Olivia discovers to whom those fabled “wrong hands” belong - the Knights Templar. The Templars lose the Holy Grail after taking it from its hiding place in the Antarctic secret lab, but they are determined not to lose it again. They send a ruthless assassin to get it back.

After being taken as a prisoner by the Knights Templar, occult expert Jean-Luc Gerard is offered a chance to work with the ancient order of warriors to help them with their crusade against witchcraft. His decision, however, could put him on a life-threatening quest for cursed objects once belonging to legendary illusionist Harry Houdini. If Jean does not cooperate, however, he will find that the Knights Templar will not hesitate to kill him. Meanwhile, his new student, Thaddeus Rose searches desperately to find his teacher, looking for help wherever he can. Decisions lead to lethal ...

When Cedric McKellan discovers that bodies are being drained of their blood in mysterious killings where a strange symbol is left behind, he turns to occult expert Jean-Luc Gerard for help. Going behind the back of the Knights Templar, Cedric recruits Jean and his new apprentice, Thaddeus Rose, to try to track down the meaning of the murders but they soon realize they may have stepped into a much larger problem. Facing off against a murderous cult and contending with conflicting legends about vampires, the adventurers are forced to make hard decisions or risk being drowned in blood. The ...

ONE OF THE GREATEST MYSTERIES OF MANKIND IS ABOUT TO BE SOLVED When former street magician Thaddeus Rose takes over Jean's occult book shop, he finds himself inheriting more than he bargained for. With Katherine Piers, a renege Templar knight, still staying upstairs, the two must learn how to move on with their lives after losing their respective mentors. When a man with deep ties to the legends of Camelot comes to them, they learn they have a chance to find and possibly save one of the most powerful sorcerers of all time--the wizard, Merlin. Traveling across the ocean to a land filled with...

In the dimly lit corners of New Orleans, where magic whispers secrets to those who dare listen, Thaddeus Rose's study of witchcraft and the occult has always been just a fascination. That is, until a cryptic exorcist arrives at his bookshop, carrying a perilous package and seeking the elusive Jean-Luc Gerard. Suddenly, Thaddeus is thrust into a world far darker and more dangerous than he'd ever imagined. When the unimaginable occurs, and demons seem more than just tales spun in the shadowy hours, Thaddeus, along with the formidable former Templar knight Katherine Piers, finds himself on the...

In the heart of New Orleans, a brutal attack shatters the tranquility of Thaddeus Rose's occult book shop. Determined to unveil the identity of the assailant and seek justice for the beloved fortune teller, Thaddeus embarks on a perilous quest, accompanied by the enigmatic Templar Knight, Katherine Piers, and a witch with an uncanny connection to the city. As they delve into the secrets of New Orleans, the trio uncovers a web of deception that extends far beyond their initial suspicions. With each relentless assault, it becomes evident that they are confronting a formidable adversary, one ...

After protecting the Holy Grail from falling into dangerous hands, Laura Stevens and her extraordinary team—including none other than Sir Lancelot—have officially become the Vatican’s new treasure hunters. Their first assignment: reclaim a long-lost hoard from the days when Viking longships ruled the seas. But what begins as a prestigious mission soon spirals into peril. From icy Icelandic caverns to shadowed European cathedrals, Laura and her team follow a trail filled with danger, deception, and ancient secrets.

One of the greatest mystery of all time is about to be revealed. When a strange visitor arrives at Jean-Luc Gerard's book shop, claiming to be hundreds of years old and requesting information about the Bermuda Triangle, the occult expert is more than a little intrigued by his new customer. Offering his assistance in mounting a voyage to the fabled--and haunted--part of the sea, Jean and his apprentice, Thaddeus Rose, hope that their use of witchcraft can help the man recover what was lost inside of the Triangle. However, there is a reason that many disappear in those waters, and many ...

One of the greatest mystery of all time is about to be revealed. After narrowly escaping the grasp of the Knights Templar, occult expert Jean-Luc Gerard and his new student, Thaddeus Rose, prepare themselves for any reprisals from the ancient order of knights. The Templar, looking to reclaim their prisoner and extinguish witchcraft in New Orleans, mount an invasion of the city and force the close-knit community of New Orleans to band together to try to face the invaders. However, the key to their victory may lie in a spell that was once used by the famous witch, Marie Laveau, and things ...

In his little bookshop in New Orleans, Occult expert Jean-Luc Gerard is used to people coming to him with questions about the supernatural, the paranormal, and the unexplained. When a chance to explore the Winchester Mystery House, one of the world's most haunted houses in the world, falls into his lap, he can't resist the chance to explore it. Across the world, a new inductee into the Knights Templar also finds himself drawn to the den of the undead, to carry on the knights' modern crusade. The inevitable collision between Jean and the Knights Templar may come with dire consequences for ...

The Order of the Black Sun series leads the listener on a roller-coaster ride in search of a legend. Packed with breathtaking suspense and nerve-shredding action, the Order of the Black Sun series is a thrilling listen for all fans of action, suspense, and intrigue.

Olivia Newton is plunged in a hole of international espionage again following an indoor plea bargain she strikes with the FBI. It begins with an anonymous letter someone drops at her door, and a message that reads, "The Chameleon never died."

Desperate to unlock the secrets within the Iron Vault, Doc Holiday decides that he must work with Zmeya, the master of disguise that nearly killed the people Doc cared about most, if he wants any chance of actually being able to unearth the latest mystery. However, working with an assassin like Zmeya comes with a lot of issues, including a frustrated and distrusting team and a new ally that might not even be an ally at all. Their latest clue brings them to Las Vegas, where the President's Dozen are tested beneath the dazzling lights of the city of sin. From high stakes card games, ...

Short novels are movie-length narratives that may well be the perfect length for science fiction stories. This audio collection presents the best-of-the-best short science fiction novels published in 2014 by current and emerging masters of this vibrant form of storytelling.

Evil has a new name. But it’s up to its old tricks and more dangerous than ever. The Dark Legion has grown bolder and has Shanghaied China’s most-wanted Super Soldier from the US witness protection program. Now “Doc” Holiday and the rest of “The President’s Dozen” must hunt down an enemy they will ultimately find hiding in plain sight. While they’re at it, they commit to solving a tragic 15-year-old family mystery for Quinton “Q” Marshall, the team’s charter member.

When a recent recruit to the new Order of the Black Sun absconds with items from the secret society's vault, David Purdue launches a pursuit to reclaim their stolen artifacts and to stop the thief from unearthing a long buried secret of Leonardo Da Vinci. With his friend Dr. Nina Gould and the Black Sun's curator, Elijah Dane, by his side, Purdue embarks on a chase that takes them from the crowded exhibits of the Louvre museum to the very sky itself.

With a terminally ill wife, Glasgow mechanic Court Callany is desperate for money. When an acquaintance from work asks him to help him rob a wealthy antiques collector’s home, he reluctantly agrees. However, the robbery goes wrong, and when Court tries to sell his stolen artifacts at a local pawnshop, he unwittingly enters into the underworld of international relic hunting.

Dr. Nina Gould was expecting a break from her expeditions with the Order of the Black Sun but fate seems to have other plans when an offer from Egypt sends her and her long-time associate, David Purdue, on an expedition to unearth the long-lost tomb of Cleopatra. Unfortunately, Cleopatra was not laid to rest alone, having been buried with her lover Mark Antony - a famous Roman that catches the attention of the nefarious Third Triumvirate.