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Unearthed is a fade-to-black urban fantasy romance set in an age of unprecedented magic. Magic people anticipate the return of the Xxyryn (Zy-ren), an all-powerful warlock who can use his gifts for good or evil, at his whim. Pureblooded magic people are at odds with the realmless, descendants of magic blood criminals who were cast out and forced to live among humans.

When top Hollywood star and bad girl Clarise Chalmers met a writer of trashy military science fiction William Moreland by chance in a bar she knew he was not her type at all. He was good looking but not of the film star standard she had come to expect and certainly not mega-successful with a top-range sports car. Anyway, she had a boyfriend—another top star and heart throb for millions of female fans. But Will made a lot of sense suggesting solutions to problems that had been plaguing her.

It's Christmastime at the Bellamy ancestral home and all the Bellamy sisters have gathered to celebrate. But it isn't just the Bellamy siblings who've made the journey to Wych House with their spouses and families. Andrew Derrick, the Marquess of Shelton, would rather spend Christmas anywhere else but in the home of the woman he once abducted. But if he's ever going to mend his scandalous reputation and build a life for himself, then he'll need to face up to the actions that have defined his past.

Es ist kurz vor Weihnachten in Oxford und Detective Inspector Bridget Hart genießt einen seltenen freien Tag auf dem Oxforder Weihnachtsmarkt. Eine Geistertour scheint eine lustige Art, den Abend ausklingen zu lassen. Bis ein brutaler Mord dem Abend ein tragisches Ende setzt. Hin- und hergerissen zwischen Arbeit und familiären Verpflichtungen über die Feiertage, entdeckt Bridget bald, dass der Geist der vergangenen Weihnacht in die Gegenwart eindringt–mit fatalen Folgen.

After a billionaire-orchestrated Freeze Act pushes the United States into authoritarianism, all citizens are forced to take a biofeedback test that classifies them by personality type. Those judged as lacking the skills to be productive members of society — or those unwilling to fall in line with their oppressors - are classified as Deviators or Instigators. Cal Shook, an ex-venture capitalist with links to cutting-edge neurotech development, sees his life fall apart after he’s labeled a Deviator.

ಅವಿಭಜಿತ ಪಂಜಾಬಿನ ಒಂದು ನಗರದಲ್ಲಿ, ಹಂದಿಯನ್ನು ಕೊಲ್ಲಲು ನಾಥ್ ಎಂಬ ಟ್ಯಾನರ್ ಲಂಚ ಪಡೆದಿದ್ದಾನೆ. ಮರುದಿನ ಬೆಳಿಗ್ಗೆ ಸ್ಥಳೀಯ ಮಸೀದಿಯ ಮೆಟ್ಟಿಲುಗಳ ಮೇಲೆ ಪ್ರಾಣಿಗಳ ಮೃತದೇಹ ಪತ್ತೆಯಾದಾಗ, ಉದ್ವಿಗ್ನತೆಯು ರಕ್ತದಾಹದ ಉತ್ಕಟತೆಯಾಗಿ ಸ್ಫೋಟಗೊಳ್ಳುತ್ತದೆ. ಆದರೆ ನಂತರದ ಹತ್ಯಾಕಾಂಡದ ನಡುವೆ, ಸಮಯದ ಕತ್ತಲೆಯ ಹೊರತಾಗಿಯೂ, ಅನಿರೀಕ್ಷಿತ ಸ್ನೇಹ ಮತ್ತು ಪ್ರೀತಿಯ ಅಪರೂಪದ ಕ್ಷಣಗಳು ಸಹ ಹೊರಹೊಮ್ಮುತ್ತವೆ.

Als Dr. Nathan Frost, Dozent für deutsche Literatur an der Universität Oxford, zu einem rauschenden Fest im Landhaus eines wohlhabenden Geschäftsmannes eingeladen wird, weiß er, dass er dafür einen hohen Preis zahlen muss. Als Experte für die Legende von Faust und Mephistopheles erkennt er natürlich sofort den Pakt mit dem Teufel. Doch selbst er hätte nicht damit gerechnet, dass der Abend ein so unheilvolles Ende nehmen wird.

Out of sight, out of mind—it was a game my mother and I played (and played well) for as long as I can remember, and then cancer spoiled our idyllic separation. What began with a Thanksgiving Day stroke and ensuing frantic long-distance phone call would become an odyssey reluctantly thrusting this firstborn son into the roles of accountant, chauffer, grief counselor, even white-collar criminal and all on behalf of a dying mother who was little more than an acquaintance.

In the summer of 1977, thirteen-year-old Scott Bergman's life takes an unexpected turn when his summer vacation plan is obliterated, and is forced to spend the summer in Palo Alto, California with his mother and her new boyfriend. As he navigates a new world of friendship and intrigue, Scott discovers a startling secret behind his enigmatic neighbor, uncovering a long-buried past connected to the most fascinating prison escape in American history.

Following the Society's false flag operation at Valour, the Commonwealth has imposed martial law on Paradisium, and the galaxy is more divided than ever. With all eyes firmly locked on the turmoil, Alastair Roth has fled to the ancient planet of Helia, intent on unlocking a deadly Enkaye device with his prisoner, Doctor Gordon Taggart.

Have you ever wondered how Medusa got her snakes? Would the conniving Eros dare to use his magical arrows to play tricks? Are all monsters truly evil? Discover the triumphs, rivalries, and friendships that shaped the legendary characters we know and love. Get to know Zeus, Hera, Aphrodite, Athena, Poseidon, Demeter, Persephone, Hades, Pan, Narcissus, Asterion the Minotaur, and more. This chapter book brings timeless tales to life while making Greek mythology fun, educational, and relatable for kids ages 8-12!

Phileas Fogg of London and his newly employed French valet Passepartout attempt to circumnavigate the world in 80 days on a £20,000 wager set by his friends at the Reform Club.

The battle for Chandra is going well for the EDF and the Jema—maybe too well. The EDF is falling into old habits inherited from Earth, managing the conflict instead of trying to win it. The Jema are in no hurry either, as their long-term survivability on Chandra can only be helped by the continuing close alliance the war offers. Kaerin control of Chandra is starting to slip, and the most forward-thinking among them can see their blood-soaked future all too well. The thing about rough neighborhoods... they can always get worse.

Sienna and Cassidy grew up in the same small mountain town, worlds apart. Sienna thinks Cassidy is a spoiled mean girl, and Cassidy thinks Sienna is clueless. After a tragic crash, the teens learn death is just the beginning. Destined to become spirit guides, can they face harsh truths and learn to work together? Or will old grudges live on, even after death?

For couples who are not content merely to “survive” their core relationship in life, this self-help resource for marriage enhancement will teach you the six practices for thriving relationships. It shows the vital things all married people must do to develop and maintain a vibrant, lasting relationship with their companions, soulmates, and life partners.

Anna Croix's life was perfect, until suddenly it wasn't. Amazing family? Check. Doting Fiancé? Check. The career she's always wanted? Almost check. And then there was nothing ... Nothing but a gaping hole longing to be filled. Question is, does she fill it with peace and acceptance or bitterness and a burning drive for revenge? The latter, of course. Because it's not every day your entire family gets slaughtered. But first, she needs to know why ... and by whom. Then there's the issue of finding them and what to do once she has.

When their mentor and founder of The Castle ends up on the business end of an assassination attempt, Grant, Alejandro, Shaz, Mariano, Vikkas, Jai, Daron, Kaleb, and Dwayne are snatched from their daily lives and successful businesses in order to right old wrongs and track down the men responsible for the attempt on his life. However, The Castle, which was built on humanitarian purposes and has amassed a substantial amount of wealth, is now overrun with dirty politicians, the Russian mafia, American crime lords, and businessmen with their own sordid agendas.

When a young woman’s body is found at a cave entrance by the pretty fishing village of Robin Hood’s Bay, DCI Tom Raven is called to investigate. A trail of footprints leads from the body on the shore to the nearby youth hostel. But the killer’s identity is far from clear as the picturesque façade of Robin Hood’s Bay conceals more than it reveals.

Lords of Creation, the eagerly anticipated finale in S. M. Stirling's acclaimed Lords of Creation series, promises to be a masterful conclusion to a saga that has captivated audiences worldwide. Following the remarkable adventures in The Sky People and In the Courts of the Crimson Kings, this third installment is set to weave the intricate tales of alternate Venus and Mars into a climactic narrative.

I had always loved true crime, and so when my city got its very own serial killer I jumped at the chance to investigate. But I got too close, closer than I had ever thought possible. I became a victim. What’s worse is I dragged my best friend into it, and I would do anything, anything to save her. Even if that meant staying with the killer forever. But this killer doesn’t just want to end me. No, he says that I am special to him, that he loves me. This affection is the only thing standing between mean certain, tortuous death.