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So Close (Blacklist #1)
by Sylvia DayFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Crossfire® saga comes the beginning of a twisty tale of obsession and rage, as a trinity of women protect what they covet at any cost.You can’t believe all of them, but can you trust any of them?Widower Kane Black is still ruinously married to his late wife, Lily. Grief has hollowed him… until he sees a woman with his wife’s inimitable beauty on the streets of Manhattan. He whisks her up to his towering penthouse, protectively under guard, nestling her in dark opulence where Lily’s memory is a possessive beguiling force.Aliyah, Kane’s mother, deals in science. There are too many questions, too few answers, and too much at stake. “Lily” has dangerous control over Kane and there can be only one queen on the throne.Amy, Kane’s sister-in-law, has been bloodied by deceit and betrayal, and she’s devolving into murderous rage. She’s paid too high a price and now intends to claim what she’s owed.Three women, linked by buried secrets, circle the man who unquestioningly accepts the return of his beloved long-dead wife. Kane is happier than he’s ever been, and he’ll do anything to stay that way.Propulsive and sly, So Close is a lushly gothic novel of domestic suspense with the emotional intensity, scorching sensuality, and complex exploration of female trauma that are the hallmarks of multimillion-copy international bestseller Sylvia Day.
Some Shall Break (The None Shall Sleep Sequence #2)
by Ellie MarneyThis electrifying, chilling sequel to the New York Times bestselling thriller None Shall Sleep focuses on junior FBI consultants Travis Bell and Emma Lewis with a new case that may unravel everything they&’ve been working for. After a harrowingly close contact with juvenile sociopath Simon Gutmunsson, junior FBI consultants Emma Lewis and Travis Bell went their separate ways: Emma rejected her Quantico offer and Travis stayed to train within a new unit of the FBI Behavioral Science division. But the unit&’s latest case is feeling eerily familiar and Kristin Gutmunsson—Simon Gutmunsson&’s eccentric twin—reaches out to Travis to send a warning: Emma is in peril. When Travis and Kristin turn up evidence that points back to Daniel Huxton, the serial killer that Emma had escaped, things become more complicated. With a copycat on the loose, Emma returns to Quantico and is thrown back into her past traumas. Compelled to prevent more tragedy—even if it means putting herself in danger—Emma turns to Simon for help once again. But Simon is keeping secrets that could impact their entire investigation. Will the team be able to stop the Huxton copycat before time runs out for his next victims?
The Spaces In Between (Exit 13, Book 2)
by James PrellerWelcome back to the EXIT 13 Motel! We are so so happy you decided to return. After all, why would you ever want to leave? If you'd like, we can even make sure that your stay is... permanent. With black-and-white comic pages throughout, EXIT 13 is perfect for mystery and horror loving kids everywhere!Try as they might, the McGinn family can't seem to escape from the clutches of the EXIT 13 Motel. Other guests come and go, totally unaware of the fact that Ash, Willow, and the rest of their family aren't able to leave, no matter how hard they try. But as they attempt to get to the bottom of the mystery of the Motel, things only seem to get more bizarre. Ash is hearing and seeing strange things almost every night, and Willow's attempts to learn more about Kristoff - the dark and brooding Motel receptionist - uncover a massive secret that has so far remained hidden underneath the Motel itself. New guests, new frights, and new animals in need of saving mean that the McGinn siblings - and Daisy the goldendoodle - have their work cut out for them. Can they get to the bottom of it all before the Motel closes its doors on them, once and for all? Return to the weird and creepy world of EXIT 13 in this hair-raising sequel. Whether you're a fan of mystery, a lover of horror, or even a graphic novel super reader, EXIT 13 is sure to grab you. This illustrated novel -- the second in the series -- includes black-and-white comic pages throughout!
Spin a Black Yarn: Novellas
by Josh MalermanFive harrowing novellas of horror and speculative fiction from the singular mind of the New York Times bestselling author of Bird BoxJosh Malerman is a master weaver of stories—and in this spine-chilling collection he spins five twisted tales from the shadows of the human soul: A sister insists to her little brother that &“Half the House Is Haunted&” by a strange presence. But is it the house that&’s haunted—or their childhoods? In &“Argyle,&” a dying man confesses to homicides he never committed, and he reveals long-kept secrets far more sinister than murder. A tourist takes the ultimate trip to outer space in &“The Jupiter Drop,&” but the real journey is into his own dark past. In &“Doug and Judy Buy the House Washer™,&” a trendy married couple buys the latest home gadget only to find themselves trapped by their possessions, their history . . . and each other.And in &“Egorov,&” a wealthy old cretin murders a young man, not knowing the victim was a triplet. The two surviving brothers stage a savage faux-haunting—playing the ghost of their slain brother—with the aim of driving the old murderer mad.
Spinechillers
by Nick ShadowListen ... if you dare! Six spooky stories to send shivers down your spine. A collection of six really scary stories, perfect for campfires, sleepovers, listening alone or with friends in the dark ... if you dare! Among the chilling stories there's a pair of trainers with a mind of their own ... some terrifying phone calls ... a demon babysitter and much more. These stories are guaranteed to give you a fright!© 2023 Working Partners Ltd, 2005 (P) 2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Spinechillers
by Nick ShadowRead ... if you dare! Six spooky stories to send shivers down your spine. A collection of six really scary stories, perfect for campfires, sleepovers, reading aloud and reading alone in the dark ... if you dare! Among the chilling stories there's a pair of trainers with a mind of their own ... some terrifying phone calls ... a demon babysitter and much more. These stories are guaranteed to give you a fright!
Spirit of the Wood (Green Rider)
by Kristen BritainThis short novel set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Green Rider series tells the backstory of fan-favorite character Laren MapstonePerfect for longtime Green Rider fans eager for more of the world or new readers discovering the realm of Sacoridia for the first time, this action-packed, feminist fantasy is a must-read for lovers of the genre.After years of leading the battle against the vicious Darrow Raiders, Lieutenant-Rider Laren Mapstone has built a fortress around herself to conceal her emotions and the deep scars she carries. When she is made mentor to Tavin Bankside, a Green Rider trainee on his first message errand, her cold and brooding exterior quickly earns her the moniker the &“Ice Lady.&”Only after Laren is severely wounded in an attack on the North Road by a gang of bandits—including some former Darrow Raiders with vengeance on their minds—do the fortress walls fall. Even as they seek refuge from danger in a Rider waystation, Tavin&’s natural empathic gift leaves him vulnerable to the assault of the lieutenant&’s emotions. Tavin must save Lieutenant Mapstone&’s life and master his empathic gift before it destroys them both.However, an ancient power lurks deep within the Green Cloak, and its aid or hindrance could mean survival for the Riders or the downfall of Sacoridia and all the free lands.
Spiritus
by Alexandre ApolcaEn una madrugada fría y sombría en el Valle del Anhangabaú, lugar considerado maldito incluso antes de la llegada de los portugueses, siete amigos se reunieron para realizar el juego del compás. Lo que ellos no esperaban era que algo terrible sucediera. Y cuando sucedió, simplemente huyeron. Lo que Dinho, Paty, Bruna, Dany, JM, Alfred y Milena no sabían, era que cuando no se solicita salir de un juego, él simplemente no termina. Incluso después de una década cargada de desgracias y desilusiones. Y este juego va más allá de preguntas y respuestas: cada uno acaba librando una batalla personal contra su cordura y sus demonios. Y como en cualquier juego, sólo uno resultará vencedor... Inspiradas en las más aterradoras leyendas urbanas de San Pablo – un guion embrujado que va del Teatro Municipal, Edificio Martinelli, plaza de la Sé, Barrio de la Libertad, Cementerio del Consuelo, Edificio Joelma, hasta el viaducto del Té –, estas historias están conectadas, transformándose en una típica novela fix-up.
The Spite House: A Novel
by Johnny ComptonA Best Horror Book of the Year (Esquire)! • A Bram Stoker Award Nominee!A terrifying Gothic thriller about grief and death and the depths of a father's love, Johnny Compton's The Spite House is a stunning debut by a horror master in the making—The Babadook meets A Head Full of Ghosts in Texas Hill Country.Eric Ross is on the run from a mysterious past with his two daughters in tow. When he comes across an ad for a caretaker for the Masson House, Eric hopes they have finally caught a lucky break. The owner of the “most haunted place in Texas” is looking for proof of paranormal activity. All they need to do is stay in the house and keep a detailed record of everything that happens there—provided the house’s horrors don’t drive them all mad, like the caretakers before them.The job calls to Eric, not just because of the huge payout, but because he needs access to the secrets of the spite house. If it is indeed haunted, maybe it will help him understand the uncanny power that clings to his family, driving them from town to town, too afraid to stop running…At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Spooky Sleuths #3: Don't Go Near the Water! (Spooky Sleuths #3)
by Natasha DeenA strange woman seems to have eerie control over people. Is it science . . . or strange and ghostly? Find out in this new spooky chapter book series, Spooky Sleuths.Asim's field trip is freaking him out! His class is on a boat, exploring the Salish Sea, when he sees a pale, scowling woman staring at him from under the water. Asim's friend Rokshar thinks it's just a seal. She always finds a scientific explanation for the strange things that happen in town.But when Asim's dad hears otherworldly music coming from the water, he feels so drawn to it that he tries to throw himself in! Could a fairmaid—a mermaid from Guyanese folklore—be to blame?Find out . . . if you dare! Don't miss this new series based on ghost stories from Guyana.
Spooky Sleuths #4: Fire in the Sky (Spooky Sleuths #4)
by Natasha DeenThere are mysterious explosions near the old abandoned houses in town. Is it science . . . or is it something strange and ghostly? Find out in the latest installment to the spooky chapter book series Spooky Sleuths.Asim&’s friend Max is in danger! Asim is sure some sort of supernatural being—a witch, maybe?—is after Max. Rokshar, the levelheaded one of the group, thinks the woman is a scientist using kids for her experiments! Either way, Max is in trouble, and it&’s up to Asim and Rokshar to keep him safe. But when they get close to finding answers, Asim and his friends are attacked by fireballs. Is science behind the flying fire? Or is it a witch from Guyanese folklore? Find out . . . if you dare!Don't miss the Spooky Sleuths series based on ghost stories from Guyana.Spooky Sleuths #1: The Ghost TreeSpooky Sleuths #2: Beware the Moonlight!Spooky Sleuths #3: Don't Go Near the Water!
Stan Lee's The Devil's Quintet: A Novel (Stan Lee's The Devil's Quintet #2)
by Jay Bonansinga Stan LeeBorn of the legendary imagination that brought us Spider-Man, The Avengers, The X-Men, and an enduring universe of marvelous heroes and villains, Stan Lee's The Devil’s Quintet return to take on a fiendish new adversary: The Shadow Society.Ever since The Armageddon Code, the Devil’s Quintet have been using their demonic powers to fight evil and protect the world, while remaining nothing but an urban legend to the general public. But the Devil is not about to let them keep using his powers for good.Created by Satan himself to counter the Quintet, the Shadow Society are five saintly men and women that have been secretly (and strategically) possessed by five of Hell’s most powerful demons. Granted supernatural powers of their own, they are part of a literally diabolical plot to strike at the very heart of the Quintet—and destroy humanity’s last hope!At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Star and the Strange Moon
by Constance SayersFrom the author of A Witch in Time comes a haunting tale of ambition, obsession, and the eternal mystery and magic of film - perfect for fans of The Night Circus and The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue.A vanished star. A haunted film. A mystery only love can unravel . . . 1968: Gemma Turner once dreamed of stardom. Now she's on the cusp of obscurity. When she's offered the lead in a radical new horror film, Gemma believes her luck has changed - but her dream is about to turn into a nightmare. One night, between the shadows of an alleyway, Gemma disappears on set and is never seen again. Yet she's still alive. She's been pulled into the film. And the script - and the monsters within it - are coming to life. Gemma must play her role perfectly if she hopes to survive. 2007: Gemma Turner's disappearance is one of Hollywood's greatest mysteries - one that's haunted film student Christopher Kent ever since he saw L'Étrange Lune for the first time. The screenings only happen once a decade, and each time, there is new, impossible footage of Gemma that shouldn't exist. Curiosity drives Christopher to unravel the truth. But answers to the film's mystery may leave him trapped by it forever . . . 'The Star and the Strange Moon will cast its spell on you' Paula Brackston, New York Times bestselling author'A sweeping tale of dark magic, artistic obsession, and a love unbound from the limits of time' Paulette Kennedy, bestselling author of The Witch of Tin Mountain
The Star and the Strange Moon
by Constance SayersFrom the author of A Witch in Time comes a haunting tale of ambition, obsession, and the eternal mystery and magic of film. A vanished star. A haunted film. A mystery only love can unravel… 1968: Gemma Turner once dreamed of stardom. Now the actress is on the cusp of obscurity. When she&’s offered the lead in a radical new horror film, Gemma believes her luck has changed—but her dream is about to turn into a nightmare. One night, between the shadows of an alleyway, Gemma disappears on set and is never seen again. Yet, Gemma is alive. She&’s been pulled into the film. And the script—and the monsters within it—are coming to life. Gemma must play her role perfectly if she hopes to survive. 2007: Gemma Turner&’s disappearance is one of Hollywood&’s greatest mysteries—one that&’s captivated film student Christopher Kent ever since he saw L&’Étrange Lune for the first time. The screenings only happen once a decade and each time there is new, impossible footage of Gemma that shouldn&’t exist. Curiosity drives Christopher to unravel the truth. But answers to the film&’s mystery may leave him trapped by it forever. "A sweeping tale of dark magic, artistic obsession, and a love unbound from the limits of time, The Star and the Strange Moon captivates with lush prose and moments of poignant, heartbreaking beauty." —Paulette Kennedy, author of The Witch of Tin Mountain For more from Constance Sayers, check out:A Witch in TimeThe Ladies of the Secret Circus
Stinetinglers 2: 10 MORE New Stories by the Master of Scary Tales (Stinetinglers #2)
by R. L. StineFrom R.L. Stine, the master of horror for young readers, comes ten new stories that are sure to send a shiver down your spine. Two kids embark on a field trip to the zoo...and stumble upon a creature they never expected to meet. A boy makes a machine that puts kids in charge...but at what cost? A child is sure his new house is haunted...but is it just in his head? And each story comes with a personal introduction from Stine himself.Laced with Stine’s signature humor and a hefty dose of nightmarish fun, Stinetinglers 2 is perfect for fans of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and Stine’s own Goosebumps books who want even more scares. These chilling tales prove that Stine’s epic legacy in the horror genre is justly earned. Dive in, and beware: you might be sleeping with the lights on tonight!
A Strange Hymn: Book two in the bestselling smash-hit dark fantasy romance! (The Bargainer Series #2)
by Laura ThalassaBook two in the darkly hypnotic Bargainer series!All your debts must be repaid... Siren and soulmate to the King of Night, Callypso Lillis survived the clutches of Karnon, the mad king, and his twisted prison. But the nightmare isn't over. Callie wears the physical reminders of her time as a captive, and mounting evidence suggests the Thief of Souls is still out there. When a fae celebration thrusts Callie and her mate, Desmond Flynn, into the Kingdom of Flora, they take their investigation with them. But under the bright lights and striking blooms of the realm, they find there are more immediate issues to deal with. No place is more uniquely savage than the great fae halls, and no amount of bargains can save Callie from royal intrigues. Fairies play dangerous games. Some want love, some want vengeance, some want flesh, and some want things too unspeakable to utter. One thing is for sure: no one is who they appear to be. Not even Des, who only grows more enigmatic with every passing secret. But the Kingdom of Flora has its own secrets, from bleeding trees to branded slaves and missing guards. Something is stirring in the land of all that grows, and if Callie isn't careful, it will claim everything and everyone she loves - and her along with it.
Strange Sally Diamond
by Liz Nugent&“Shocking, disturbing, and utterly original.&” —Paula Hawkins, #1 New York Times bestselling author This &“haunting and poignant tale, one that won&’t be easy to forget any time soon&” (Mystery and Suspense Magazine), follows an enigmatic woman confronting her unknown past—from internationally bestselling author Liz Nugent.Reclusive Sally Diamond is thrust into the media spotlight when she tries to incinerate her dead father, causing widespread outrage. Now she&’s the center of attention, not only from hungry reporters and police detectives, but also a sinister voice from a past she does not remember. As she begins to discover the repressed memories of her horrific early childhood, Sally steps into the world for the first time, making new friends, big decisions, and learning that people don&’t always mean what they say. But who is the man observing Sally from the other side of the world, and why does he call her Mary? And why does her new neighbor seem to be obsessed with her? Sally&’s trust issues are about to be severely challenged in this &“truly incredible reading experience&” (Lisa Jewell, #1 New York Times bestselling author).
Stranger Things: Flight of Icarus (Stranger Things)
by Caitlin SchneiderhanTwo years before the events of Stranger Things: Season 4, Eddie Munson—Hellfire Club leader, metalhead, and Hawkins outcast—has one shot to make it big.Hawkins, Indiana: For most, it&’s simply another idyllic, manicured all-American town. But for Eddie Munson, it&’s like living in a perpetual Tomb of Horrors. Luckily, he has only a few more months to survive at Hawkins High. And what is senior year, really, but killing time between Dungeons & Dragons sessions with the Hellfire Club and gigs with his band, Corroded Coffin? At the worst dive bar in town, Eddie meets Paige, someone who has pulled off a freaking miracle. She escaped Hawkins and built a wickedly cool life for herself working for a record producer in Los Angeles. Not only is she the definition of a badass—with killer taste in music—but she might also be the only person who actually appreciates Eddie as the bard he is instead of as the devil incarnate. But the best thing? She&’s offering him a chance to make something of himself, and all he needs to do is get her a demo tape of Corroded Coffin&’s best songs. Just one problem: Recording costs money. Money Eddie doesn&’t have. But he&’s willing to do whatever it takes, even if that means relying on his dad. Al Munson has just stumbled back into Eddie&’s life with another dubious scheme up his sleeve, and yet Eddie knows this is his only option to make enough dough in enough time. It&’s a risk, but if it pays off he will finally have a one-way ticket out of Hawkins. Eddie can feel it: 1984 is going to be his year.
Stranger Things Library Edition Volume 3 (Graphic Novel)
by Greg Pak Michael Moreci Chris RobersonStranger Things is not only about 80&’s rock, D&D, high school heartbreak, or even monsters from another dimension. It is about brave kids standing up for what they believe in and fighting for their friends and family no matter what. This hardcover collection brings together two stories about just that.Tomb of Ybwen is set in January 1985, after the Hawkins crew survived a battle with the Mind Flayer. Will and Joyce are reeling from Bob Newby&’s death. Will&’s friends have been too busy with their girlfriends to notice him struggling. After Mr. Clarke and Will discover an odd map Bob left in a box of A.V. club memorabilia, Will rallies the gang to investigate—but with a blizzard coming, they&’re afraid to follow. But when Will takes off into the freezing wilds alone they rush to stop him and just as they catch up –discover that Bob&’s map may lead to a real hidden treasure and that turning back is no longer an option.Get the first three Stranger Things Holiday Specials all in one package. With stories that are both heartwarming and terrifying. Three separate stories good for any season: Eleven gets introduced to everyones favorite Christmas stories. Will tells the other boys the scariest Hawkins Halloween story ever, and officers Powell and Callahan investigate strange events they will be lucky to survive.Collects Tomb of Ybwen #1–#4 and Holiday Specials Halloween, Winter, and Summer.
The Stranger Upstairs: A Novel
by Lisa M. MatlinMost people wouldn&’t buy an infamous murder house to renovate for fun . . . but Sarah Slade is not most people. &“This debut novel deftly explores our shadows—the dark parts of ourselves we don&’t want others to see. I couldn&’t stop reading.&”—Julia Bartz, New York Times bestselling author of The Writing RetreatA therapist and self-help writer with all the answers, Sarah Slade has just bought a gorgeous Victorian in the community of her dreams. Turns out, you can get a killer deal on a house where someone was murdered. Plus, renovating Black Wood House makes for great blog content and a decent distraction from her failing marriage. Good thing nobody knows that her past is just as filthy as the bloodstain on her bedroom floor.But the renovations are fast becoming a nightmare. Sarah imagined custom avocado wallpaper, massive profits, and an appreciative husband who wants to share her bed again. Instead, the neighbors hate her guts and her husband still sleeps on the couch. And though the builders attempt to cover up Black Wood&’s horrifying past, a series of bizarre accidents, threatening notes, and unexplained footsteps in the attic only confirms for Sarah what the rest of the town already knew: Something is very wrong in that house.With every passing moment, Sarah&’s life spirals further out of control—and with it, her sense of reality. But as she peels back the curling wallpaper and discovers the house&’s secrets, she realizes that the deadly legacy of Black Wood House has only just begun.
Submechanophobia: (tales From The Pizzaplex 4) (Five Nights At Freddy's)
by Kelly Parra Scott Cawthon Andrea WaggenerFive Nights at Freddy's fans won't want to miss this collection of three chilling stories that will haunt even the bravest FNAF player...Have you ever experienced a gut feeling that told you something was wrong? . . . Caden senses the underwater animatronics in Freddy’s Fantasy Water Park have a mind of their own. Robbie knows deep down that the minds of the members of the Fazbear Fan Club have been taken over by something. And Abe can’t shake the feeling that the animatronic assistants in his Fazplex Tower apartment are hiding things from him. But in the world of Five Nights at Freddy's, when something feels wrong, it’s often too late to do anything about it . . .In this fourth volume, Five Nights at Freddy's creator Scott Cawthon spins three sinister novella-length tales from uncharted corners of his series' canon.Readers beware: This collection of terrifying tales is enough to rattle even the most hardened Five Nights at Freddy's fans.
Such Pretty Flowers
by K. L. Cerra&“A lush, seductive Southern Gothic that&’s deliciously queer . . . K. L. Cerra&’s gift for gorgeous, gruesome atmosphere had me spellbound.&”—Layne Fargo, author of They Never Learn A woman investigating her brother&’s apparent suicide finds herself falling for her prime suspect—his darkly mysterious girlfriend—in this &“creepy, compelling, and utterly original&” (Karen Dionne) thriller.&“Get it out of me.&” It was the last message Holly received from her brother, Dane, before he was found cleaved open in the lavish Savannah townhouse of his girlfriend, Maura. Police ruled his death a suicide sparked by psychosis, but Holly can&’t shake the idea that something else must have happened—something involving another message he sent earlier that night about a &“game&” Maura wanted to play.Determined to discover the truth, Holly begins to stalk Maura, a magnetic, black-eyed florist with a penchant for carnivorous plants. But what begins as an investigation quickly veers into a fixation that lures Holly into the depths of Maura&’s world: Savannah high society, eerie black roses, and a whisper of something more sinister. Soon Holly is feeling a dark attraction to the one woman she shouldn&’t trust. As Holly falls deeper for Maura and her secrets, she&’s left with only one choice: find out what happened to Dane or meet the same fate.
Sucker: A Novel
by Daniel HornsbySuccession meets Bad Blood in this sharp-toothed satire of Silicon Valley and the 1 percent • The black-sheep son of an industrial tycoon starts working for a tech pioneer who's running a biomedical startup selling nothing less than immortality, only to uncover the horrifying truth at the heart of her sublime promises."Exceptional, horrifically hilarious, and deeply original.&” —Kevin Wilson, New York Times bestselling author of Nothing to See Here Chuck Gross would like nothing more than to prune himself from his family tree. He&’s already clipped his name, turning Charles Grossheart, Jr.—son of a billionaire labor exploiter, weapons manufacturer, and climate change denier—into ordinary good-guy Chuck, the &“self-made&” proprietor of an up-and-coming punk label. But when Daddy threatens to cut him off, Chuck is forced to get a &“real job&”—and conveniently, an old college friend has just swept back into his life with the perfect opportunity. Famed Harvard dropout and biotech darling Olivia Watts says she is on the verge of totally reinventing the field of medicine, but when Chuck signs on, he soon discovers that things at the vast Kenosis campus are not quite how they appear. Secret labs, vanished employees, and mutated test subjects seem to be as impossible as they are sinister. Is Olivia simply a scammer, or does her technology threaten to usher humanity toward a far bloodier fate? Moreover, does Chuck—who has never accomplished anything without the aid of Daddy&’s money—stand a chance of stopping her? Daniel Hornsby hilariously skewers the insatiable hungers of the ultrarich in a novel that no one will be able to resist sinking their teeth into.
The Sun and the Void (The Warring Gods #1)
by Gabriela Romero Lacruz"Evocative and captivating. An enthralling tale of ancient gods, dangerous magic, family and love." ―Sue Lynn Tan, author of Daughter of the Moon GoddessTwo women embark on a unforgettable quest into a world of dark gods and ancient magic in this sweeping fantasy debut inspired by the history and folklore of colonial South America. Reina is desperate. Stuck on the edges of society, Reina&’s only hope lies in an invitation from a grandmother she&’s never met. But the journey to her is dangerous, and prayer can&’t always avert disaster. Attacked by creatures that stalk the mountains, Reina is on the verge of death until her grandmother, a dark sorceress, intervenes. Now dependent on the Doña&’s magic for her life, Reina will do anything to earn—and keep—her favor. Even the bidding of an ancient god who whispers to her at night. Eva Kesaré is unwanted. Illegitimate and of mixed heritage, Eva is her family&’s shame. She tries to be the perfect daughter, but Eva is hiding a secret: Magic calls to her. Eva knows she should fight the temptation. Magic is the sign of the dark god, and using it is punishable by death. Yet it&’s hard to ignore power when it has always been denied you. Eva is walking a dangerous path. And in the end, she&’ll become something she never imagined.Praise for The Sun and the Void: "Enchanting. An impressive debut.&”―Ava Reid, award-winning author of Juniper & Thorn "A gorgeous epic of family and power, gods and magic, longing and betrayal." ―Melissa Caruso, author of the Rooks and Ruin seriesThe Warring GodsThe Sun and the Void
Sunrise: Radiant Stories
by Erika Kobayashi"A knockout." —Publishers Weekly (Starred review)"A remarkable collection." —Kirkus ReviewsA collection of contemplative, lyrical stories examining the visible and invisible consequences of atomic power on Japanese societySunrise is a collection of interconnected stories continuing Erika Kobayashi&’s examination of the effects of nuclear power on generations of women. Connecting changes to everyday life to the development of the atomic bomb, Sunrise shows us how the discovery of radioactive power has shaped our history and continues to shape our future.In the opening, eponymous story &“Sunrise,&” Yoko, born exactly two years and one day after Nagasaki was decimated, mirrors her life to the development of nuclear power in Japan. In &“Precious Stones,&” four daughters take their elderly mother to the restorative waters of a radium spring, exchanging tales of immortality. In &“Hello My Baby, Hello My Honey,&” a woman goes into labor during the final days of WWII. And finally, &“The Forest of Wild Birds&” shows Erika visiting the site of the Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Power Plant disaster, touring grounds that were once covered in green.Translator Brian Bergstrom returns in this collection, bringing to life Kobayashi&’s unsettling, lasting, and striking prose. The stories in Sunrise force a reckoning with the lasting effects of known and unknown histories and asks how much of modern life is influenced by forces outside of our control.