Short Tragic

*Now a major motion picture—Rob Peace—starring Jay Will, Mary J. Blige, and Chiwetel Ejiofor* *Named a Best Book of the Year by The New York Times Book Review, Entertainment Weekly, and more* The New York Times bestselling account of a young African-American man who escaped Newark, NJ, to...

The four-year-old Brandon Sims had not been seen since July 3, 1992, when he attended a birthday party with his 20-year-old mother, Michelle Jones. For years, Jones lied to her friends about Brandon, telling some that he was living with his father and others that he was staying with his grandmother in another state. When Brandon’s father, who had been in jail, came looking for Brandon, Michelle’s shocked friends confronted her. She confessed that Brandon was dead. She repeated her story of how Brandon died to a detective. The detective didn’t believe her story.

Hundreds of years after the end of the world, the Appalachian community of Iron Hollow finds itself beset by demons. Such horrors are common these days in the outlands, where most folks die young—if they don’t turn into monsters first. When a legendary knight is summoned to hunt down the latest unearthly beast to haunt their woods, the town’s new oral historian, Shrike, has more reason than most to be concerned. Because that demon was her wife. And while Shrike is certain that May still recognizes her—that May is still herself, somewhere beneath it all—she can’t prove it.

Abandoned on a remote island by the man she loved, Ariadne’s heart turns to fire. Discarded by Theseus, she swears revenge—but fate has bigger plans. Guided by Circe, gifted with immortality and the power to shape destinies, Ariadne returns to Athens to confront her treacherous husband. She spares him, leaving him to live with his guilt. Yet her vengeance is far from over. For the father she lost, transformed into a monster by King Minos, justice must be claimed. Ariadne will rise, reclaim her throne, and let no one stand in her way. Themes: Woman Betrayed Abandoned on an Island ...

Welcome to the City of Angels—where every dream has a shadow. Legends of Los Angeles peels back the glittering surface of Hollywood to reveal the ghosts beneath the spotlight. In forty haunting tales of fame, obsession, and ruin, Los Angeles becomes a city alive with secrets: a phantom director still filming his masterpiece, a cursed headshot that erases actors from reality, and a talk show that won’t stop broadcasting—no matter how many of its guests are dead. From Beverly Hills mansions humming with regret to the haunted neon of Sunset Boulevard, each story captures a different side...

From the bestselling and critically acclaimed author of The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace comes “an eye-opening, fully humanizing, deeply affecting look at the often-misunderstood juvenile justice system and its inhabitants—young people of earnestness, disappointment, hope, and...

A demolition of a building nearby causes Liam's office building to collapse. He is trapped inside and in his final moments, he can only think of one person—his husband, who is no longer in love with him. Maybe it was all in his imagination and it was all in his head, but it was too late now. Or was it? Note: This is a short, angsty romance with a happy ending. Trust the author :)

A 2023 Audie Award winner! A 2023 Odyssey Honors title! “This is no ordinary audiobook, but rather a graphic novel for the ears. Readers will be delighted by the auditory magic of this book.” —Booklist "A full cast of talented narrators taps into the darkly magical atmosphere of Bardugo's...

Named a Best Book of the Year by The New Yorker In the tradition of Evicted and Invisible Child, a “remarkably vivid...deeply empathetic” (Los Angeles Times) story that follows a single mother of six in Los Angeles courageously struggling to keep her family together and her children in...

Thirty-four tragic tales of science fiction, speculative fiction, and dark satire. The characters within suffer unspeakable losses triggered by Human incompetence, alien visitations (both malicious and benign), Apocalyptic annoyances, corrupted faith, unscrupulous corporate overlords, dismal first contact blunders, our uncertain future, and other uplifting terrors. Featuring: CARE PACKAGE HELP IS ON THE WAY THERE’S NO HELL LIKE HEAVEN EMBERS OF LIFE A BASILEUS CHRISTMAS OLIVER MOORE IS IN OUR FAMILY ROOM I AM WORRIED ABOUT MY ANXIETY THE KING’S DINNER MERCY MISSION THE FOURTEEN ...

A seaside romance novel series from Amazon #1 best selling author The Frost family boasts the Nantucket Estate, an enormous and historic property on the magical island of Nantucket. This beach front estate rests so close to the shore that the sea mist sprinkled the children and family dog, Bear as they played in the yard. At the end of each day, the family fell asleep to the sweet sound of water crashing the rocks. The Frost family created lifelong memories at the estate. The only problem is that no one is around to enjoy it anymore… Elizabeth Frost is the glue that held the family ...

An intimate account of the Spitzer administration, one man's political downfall, and the enduring friendship between two complex men. The March 10, 2008, disclosure that Governor Eliot Spitzer had patronized prostitutes from the Emperor's Club VIP sex ring shocked New Yorkers and his admirers around the world, who had celebrated Spitzer as the "Sheriff of Wall Street" and a likely future U.S. president. Ironically, one man's disillusionment with Spitzer had begun to disappear 15 hours earlier, when Spitzer confessed what the rest of the world would soon learn in a media storm of unprecedented intensity.

Follow Me to My End I carry an exhaustion no sleep can cure. It lives in the marrow, older than pain, heavier than steel. Not even gods could burn it out. I’ve bled, prayed, and killed in its shadow. Now I walk what’s left of the world, chasing the last breath of a vow already broken. The tale is short. But walk with me, and hear it told.

A seaside romance novel series from Amazon #1 best selling author The Frost family boasts the Nantucket Estate, an enormous and historic property on the magical island of Nantucket. This beach front estate rests so close to the shore that the sea mist sprinkled the children and family dog, Bear as they played in the yard. At the end of each day, the family fell asleep to the sweet sound of water crashing the rocks. The Frost family created lifelong memories at the estate. The only problem is that no one is around to enjoy it anymore… Elizabeth Frost is the glue that held the family ...

A seaside romance novel series from Amazon #1 best selling author The Frost family boasts the Nantucket Estate, an enormous and historic property on the magical island of Nantucket. This beach front estate rests so close to the shore that the sea mist sprinkled the children and family dog, Bear as they played in the yard. At the end of each day, the family fell asleep to the sweet sound of water crashing the rocks. The Frost family created lifelong memories at the estate. The only problem is that no one is around to enjoy it anymore… Elizabeth Frost is the glue that held the family ...

She trusted them with her heart—and they shattered her life. Now, the girl who lost her dream will make them pay for every step they stole. She was born to dance. But the ones who should’ve protected her tore her world apart. Sophia Davis had everything — talent, grace, and a future that glittered under the stage lights. Until betrayal stole it all. Her brother. Her fiancé. The two people she trusted most. They shattered her heart, her spirit, and the dream that defined her. When the truth finally comes to light, Sophia realizes that forgiveness is far too gentle for the monsters she...

A New York Times bestselling author’s gripping account of a Chicago community coming together to save a group of teenagers from gun violence. In the tradition of works like Random Family and Behind the Beautiful Forevers, Sudhir Venkatesh’s The Tomorrow Game is a deeply reported chronicle of...

She saw her death in his eyes. She loved him anyway. Lirien has the gift of foresight—and it's shown her nothing but loneliness. Until a dying stranger arrives in her village, and one touch reveals a future she never imagined: love, passion, and a daughter who will change the world. The price? Her own life. Aldric is the last of the dragon princes, slowly dying from twenty years of suppressed fire. He came to Thornhaven expecting death. He found Lirien instead—a woman who sees past every wall and makes him want to live again. They have nine months. Nine months of fierce love and ...

Hundreds of movies and thousands of books have been written about the heroes of World War II. For dozens of years, however, few people knew about one of the greatest heroes of the war - a mild-mannered, eccentric mathematician from the University of Cambridge. This man, an undeniable genius whose later life was plagued by controversy and tragedy, probably played a greater role in the eventual Allied victory than anyone else. Until quite recently his contribution to the war effort was barely recognized. This is his incredible story.

In The Ka Timeline, humanity embarks on an incredible, centuries-long journey of exploration, technological marvels, and first contact with extraterrestrial civilizations. Spanning from the dawn of the 21st century to a delicate interstellar alliance with an advanced species, this speculative outline chronicles pivotal moments that will shape the future of Earth, Luna, Mars, and beyond. As this timeline unfolds, secrets emerge that threaten the very future of human existence and cast doubt on the intentions of their alien allies. Will humanity rise to the challenge or fall victim to forces ...