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Volner, a happy student nearing the end of college. Tonight he dreams a medieval battle scene. Arrows flying. Cascading clashes of steel. Screams of men and horses. The smell of mud and blood and worse. A...

Blake Alston sees animal-headed gods everywhere. The man with the elephant's tail and alligator's head -- wearing a suit and waiting for the light to change. The woman with the cat's head -- in line ahead...

A universe where humanity struggles for survival. Trapped between alien galaxy-spanning empires. Desperately clinging to the few planets they call their own. Where humans survive only by keeping these...

A dozen rollicking tales, full of thrills and adventure… Every month Stefon Mears' Patreon supporters enjoy two new short stories. Stories never published anywhere before, but collected here for the first...

Missing, presumed dead… With those three words, the government proclaimed the death of Charles Warren. The end of an irrepressible adventurer. Namesake and huge influence to his beloved nephew, Charlie. Only...

Deveran's dreams of magical power and fame, crushed by "a misunderstanding." Now, thanks to a special amulet, he works as a "magic recovery specialist." He seeks out haunted places, and sucks away their...

The Ice Dagger, a mighty mountain on the border of two lands. Where miners unearth gemstones buzzing with magic forgotten even by the elves of the southern deserts.Cavan Oltblood, half wizard, half warrior,...

A day's ride, to leave fate behind. Johann, the second son of the count, sees only a bleak future for himself. Failure as a wizard leaves him suited only for the king's wars or, worse, the priesthood.On...

An idyllic picnic in the park. A marvelous day for the young couple, Harrison and Sheila. A perfect date -- until she asks the wrong question: "What's the worst thing you've ever done?"Harrison raises...

A universe where humans struggle to hold the few planets they call their own. Trapped between galaxy-spanning empires. The Kwa-Rekk Federation on one side, peopled by the lizardlike Sarkaanan. On the...

Portland, Oregon. A beautiful city, with a dark underside. Few suspect what monsters lie waiting in its shadows. Or its light rail tunnels…Derrick, in his best blue suit. Still clutching a dozen roses....

On a deep space prospecting trip, Andrei Kreutzmann finds a planet valuable enough to set him up for life. Buy a new ship. Maybe even win back his lost love.Unfortunately, the imperial military recalls...

A dozen worlds, captured in page-turning stories.Every month Stefon Mears' Patreon supporters enjoy two new short stories. Stories never published anywhere before. Tales of adventure from deep space,...

2027. Six decades after magic overthrew technology.Donal Cuthbert, master wizard in training at the finest thaumaturgic university in California. Edik Barshai, small-time wizard and helioship captain,...

Four friends, on their way down the coast. Ready for the joys and challenges of college in one of the biggest cities in the world: Los Angeles. Four native Oregonians, seeking one last wilderness adventure...

he darkness of pre-dawn on a summer solstice. Cold on the salt flats, even with the bonfire. Crowded with strangers -- and Victoria, who misses her warm bed. Only attending as a favor for her BFF. Some...

Qorunn, a world full of magic, monsters, and politics. A world Deirdre Ol'Miri calls home. Irreverent Deirdre Ol'Miri. Knight with a wild side. A dweomerblade, who calls her magic through her combat training. Known...

Running around a high school track. A common form of exercise, even in rainy Portland, Oregon. An easy choice, for a man growing too sedentary behind his computer. Running at dusk seems the obvious choice....

Friends call Liam "the liar." Not because he lies, but because he devotes his life to statistics. Today, Liam receives an inheritance beyond his wildest dreams. Not just money. Power. And more. If he...

Beyond the dreams of most lies the deeper dreaming. The true Dream World. A place of deep mystery and great beauty, where dream sorcerers work their real magic. Darien, master painter and dream sorcerer....

Qorunn, a world of magic and adventure. Known on Earth only through The Torn Kingdoms, campaign setting for a popular roleplaying game. Once, Keifer McShane loved that setting. Now, as Duke Aefric Brightstaff,...

Keifer McShane once knew the kingdom of Armyr only through The Torn Kingdoms. Beloved setting for his favorite roleplaying game. Now known as Aefric Brightstaff, he rules a duchy and commands mighty magic....

The Torn Kingdoms. Once only a beloved game setting for Keifer McShane. Now his home, with all its magic, monsters, and politics. Here they call him Aefric Brightstaff. Mighty wizard. Duke of Deepwater....

Duke Aefric Brightstaff. Once an adventurer of great repute. Now the powerful Duke of Deepwater, in the kingdom of Armyr, on the world of Qorunn. Success brings him a second title he must claim -- Baron...

The wrong birds woke me. So begins the tale of a New York grant writer who awakens in a cabin. Surrounded by trees and mountains, not Manhattan. This marks the third time… "The Occasional Cabin" - a twisted...

Heath Cyr works the magic of root and herb. Every major spirit in Portland, Oregon knows him by name. Heath makes his way deep into Forest Park tonight. To meet a client at a rare true crossroads. Heath...

Some cats judge their owners. Mine grades me. Tonight, I find out the truth. Why he jumps at shadows. Why he spontaneously tears off around the apartment. And the truth, well. No way I could guess this...

The first snowflake of winter. Whoever catches it can wish for anything and get it. This past winter, Simon caught that snowflake … and choked. Couldn't wish. Hid the flake away in a freezer. Today, he...

An elaborate private party, for the rich and beautiful. Names known throughout Portland, Oregon and beyond. Every one of them owes their wealth to a demonic pact. Their fortunes built on the suffering...

Ten thrilling tales of desperate characters traveling and twisting time, stalling it, shifting it, and even shredding it. Will any timelines survive? Inside you'll find… "The Face of Trouble" -- body-hopping...

The snow came early this year.And it's not leaving.High in the northern wilderness, the tiny mountain town of Keelridge is used to long winters — but nothing like this. A record-breaking storm has buried...

Charles David Jones is an ordinary man whose life turns dark when he becomes infected by a strange and deadly parasitic force known as Occultus Foniás. As his transformation progresses, he is driven to...

A modern Huck Finn hits the road when a young actor stumbles into a fascist plot against America in the age of Nixon. A plot to murder Ronald Reagan. Hoover in drag. Kissinger high on hash. Jim Jones....

A Witchy Bakery, a Coffee Curse, and Revenge Too Sweet to Ignore!Jess finally has it all—a new bakery, a thriving business with her sister, and her cat familiar, Maestro, by her side. But someone is determined...

They think I took one for the team, but I know the truth. And the bluff has begun.I'm the other second-in-command of the Las Vegas Russian Bratva. I show no mercy, feel little emotion. Numbers are my...

During the restoration of Point Pleasant's historic sheriff's center, a decades-old secret is unearthed—literally. A hidden body within the walls thrusts Dani Williams into a cold case steeped in betrayal...

In New Orleans, secrets don't stay buried—and neither do old, cold sins…Madeline Baker thrives on order. By day, she runs the front desk at Baker Boys Investigations; by night, she's mystery author S.C....

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Fifteen year old Christopher is about to embark on an investigation...Lots of things are mysteries. But that doesn't mean there isn't an answer to them.It was 7 minutes after midnight. The dog was lying...

"« Un scénario dynamique qui vous saisit dès le premier chapitre et ne vous laisse plus partir. » — Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan (à propos de SANS LAISSER DE TRACES) Par l’auteur de polars n°1 Blake...

Prepare to be hooked . . . A compulsive thriller from Lisa Jewell.* #1 UK SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ** OVER A MILLION COPIES SOLD ** HOLLY WILLOUGHBY'S SUMMER READING HIGHLIGHT **A RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK...

That dumbshit map. I'd been seduced by it. Seduced by its possibilities. That map had brought me here ... That map had been a serious mistake'The map in question is of Australia, stumbled across in...

'The work of a master storyteller'Daily Telegraph'One of crime's most engaging duos'GuardianTHE SUNDAY TIMES CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2023________Private Detective Cormoran Strike is contacted by a worried...

‘Ooooh how I absolutely loved this book!!… I devoured this book in one sitting!!… I cannot recommend this book enough!!’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars In a time of war, nowhere is...

‘A BRILLIANT edge of your seat book’ 5 stars, Netgalley reviewer When Detective Felicity Springer is reported missing, the countdown to find her begins… On...

Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, who first appeared in publication in 1887. He is the creation of Scottish born author and physician Sir Arthur Conan...

SOMETIMES WHEN YOU LOVE SOMEONE... YOU LIEThe bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix drama Fool Me Once explores the dangers of obsession in this #1 bestselling suspense thriller. Six years...

The inspiration for the new Netflix series, Lupin, starring Omar Sy. Leblanc's creation, Gentleman thief Arsène Lupin, is everything you would expect from a French aristocrat—witty, charming, brilliant,...

The most famous by far of all twentieth-century political allegories, Animal Farm is the account of a group of barnyard animals who revolt against their vicious human master, only to submit to a tyranny...

A spellbinding epic tale of ambition, anarchy and absolute power set against the sprawling medieval canvas of twelfth-century England, The Pillars of the Earth is Ken Follett's classic historical masterpiece.A...

One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World' HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics. Winston Smith rewrites history. It’s his...

‘Addictive. A first-class page-turner.’ Lisa Hall, author of Between You and Me Can the past ever be forgotten? As soon as nurse Maura Lyle sets foot inside the foreboding Essen Grange,...

OVER 12 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDENOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTUREA NUMBER ONE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFor years, rumours of the 'Marsh Girl' have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina...

The first thriller in the Mickey Bolitar series, now airing as an original series on Amazon Prime. Bestselling author and creator of the hit Netflix show Fool Me Once, Harlan Coben brings us a shocking...

'It does everything you'd expect of a masterpiece - and it is one' Sunday Express'Hums and crackles with delicious unease' Independent'Captivating' The Sunday Times'An absorbing thriller' Mail on SundayNO...

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From USA Today bestselling author, Felicity Brandon comes a delicious dark romance series. With Mr. Kyle's secret revealed,Everything changes in a heartbeat.Amy is lurched from his devoted love,To his...

Paradise has no protection from a twisted killer. Is the murder a human sacrifice...or something worse? Maui detective Lei Texeira and her partner Pono dive into a case that will test their resolve as...

Lucien Rossi grew up on the streets of Santa Cruz, California. He had little to nothing to call his own and ran with a rough crowd. He only had two things he cherished in his life, the most important...

 When her ex-husband is found murdered Ellie Brightwater must delve deep to find the strength to protect her daughter.  Ellie has to break out of the protective shell she has created and learn to trust...