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A Drop of Corruption: the gripping biopunk murder mystery sequel to The Tainted Cup (The Tainted Cup)
by Robert Jackson Bennett'A riveting murder mystery wrapped in a twisty conspiracy, set in a vivid fantasy world terrorized by eldritch monsters' FONDA LEE'A twisty detective story, a weird fantasy, a thrilling adventure' MAX GLADSTONEIn the second adventure in the Shadow of the Leviathan series, the eccentric detective Ana Dolabra matches wits with a seemingly omniscient adversary in this brilliant bio-punk fantasy-mystery.An impossible crime has occurred. A Treasury officer has disappeared into thin air - abducted from his quarters in a building whose entrances and exits are all sealed.The brilliant and mercurial investigator, Ana Dolabra, and her assistant Dinios Kol have been called in to crack the case.Before long, Ana discovers that they're actually investigating a murder. Worse, the adversary seems to be able to pass through warded doors like a ghost, and can predict every one of Ana's moves as though they can see the future.Ana's solved impossible cases before. But this time, with the stakes higher than ever and the investigators seemingly a step behind their adversary at every turn, has Ana finally met an enemy she can't defeat?READERS LOVE THE SHADOW OF THE LEVIATHAN SERIES'Dinios kol my disastrous bisexual son is back!! and hes sleep deprived!! he's vomiting!!! he's yearning!!! he's slowly losing his marbles!! he's in severe debt!! he's in way over his head!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Robert Jackson Bennett does it again with A Drop of Corruption, the kind of fantasy-mystery that grips you from the first page and refuses to let go' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'You can always count on RJB to write a stunningly original work of fantasy that's precisely and cunningly crafted to leave its reader feeling bereft and abandoned and craving a sequel like an ember craves air. This was so good. 10/10. Would read again in a heartbeat' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It's like knives out but if knives out was set in a fantasy world and benoit blanc was an old woman who had hired the most disaster bisexual to be her eyes and ears' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A murder investigation. No, a coming-of-age. No, a political fantasy. No, a murder investigation. No... well, I don't want to spoil it. Let me just say that I found it rather delightful how my expectations were simultaneously met and thwarted' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Watson and Holmes but fantasy . . . if Watson is aware that Holmes is a complete crazy person and is a bit terrified of him (actually, her)' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ AUTHORS LOVE THE SERIES'Original, imaginative, and suspenseful, The Tainted Cup superbly blends mystery and fantasy. I couldn't put it down. Give me more of this world and these characters ASAP!' Meg Gardiner'Part Sherlock Holmes murder mystery, part Through the Looking-Glass, The Tainted Cup is one of the wildest, most original stories I've ever had the privilege to explore. This is a book that has planted roots in my head for the rest of my life.' Wesley Chu'A riveting murder mystery wrapped in a twisty conspiracy, set in a vivid fantasy world terrorized by eldritch monsters . . .' Fonda Lee'I loved this. A twisty detective story, a weird fantasy, a thrilling adventure-The Tainted Cup is a masterstroke. I want Bennett to write a dozen of these, and send them to me yesterday' Max Gladstone'The Tainted Cup is a true fantasy mystery, with a leading duo who stand with Holmes and Watson among the greats. And Bennett sets it all in a squishy, fascinating, biopunk world I'm dying to find out more about. Bring on the next one!' Django Wexler'A classic murder mystery set against dazzling world-building and sly social commentary. Robert Jackson Bennett doesn't miss' James L. Sutter
A Drop of Hope
by Keith CalabreseIntroducing an extraordinary new voice who shows us how powerful an act of kindness, a hint of magic, and a little hope can be."A book that reminds us of the kindness we are all capable of." -- Gary D. Schmidt, Newbery Honor winner and author of Okay For NowA well. A wish. And a little drop of hope.Times are tough. Jobs are scarce and miracles are in short supply. But something strange is happening in Cliffs Donnelly, Ohio. An old well has suddenly, impossibly, begun to grant wishes. And three sixth graders are the only ones who know why.Ernest Wilmette believes a good deed makes magic happen. Ryan Hardy thinks they should just mind their own business. Lizzy MacComber believes in facts, not fairy tales. Of course, you don't have to believe in wishes to make one.As more wishes are made, the well's true secret gets harder and harder to keep. Ernest, Ryan, and Lizzy know they can't fix the world. But in their own little corner of it, they can give everyone a little hope... one wish at a time.
A Drop of Night
by Stefan BachmannModern-day teenagers meet a palace of terrors locked up since the French Revolution in this surprising and haunting thriller from Stefan Bachmann, the internationally bestselling author of The Peculiar and The Whatnot. A Drop of Night will thrill fans of Neal Shusterman and Jessica Khoury. Seventeen-year-old Anouk has finally caught the break she’s been looking for—she’s been chosen to participate in an exclusive program that includes an all-expense-paid trip to France and a chance to explore the hidden underground Palais des Papillons, or Palace of Butterflies. Along with four other gifted teenagers, Anouk will be one of the first people to set foot in the palace in more than two hundred years. Bachmann’s masterful scene-building alternates between Anouk’s flight through the palace and the struggles of Aurelie, who escaped the French Revolution by fleeing into the Palais des Papillons in 1792.
A Drop of Red
by Chris Marie GreenFollow the trail into Vampire Babylon... When a new Vampire Underground is found in England, Hollywood stuntwoman-turned-vampire hunter Dawn Madison and her crack team are dispatched to carry the fight from the flash and dash of Los Angeles to the seemingly staid and stolid streets of London. Dawn knows by now how deceiving appearances can be-and she's about to find out that it's not only the beautiful people of Hollywood who are willing to bargain with evil.
A Dry Creek Christmas
by Janet TronstadMillie Corwin had snuck into Dry Creek's café to leave gifts for the townspeople, not to rob them. But she'd been caught. And now that she was in the custody of one infuriatingly good-looking Good Samaritan, the entire town--including her handsome captor--had branded her a criminal.Brad Parker was minding his own business when he noticed Millie sneaking into the café. She claimed she wasn't a robber, and he wasn't sure what to believe. Because how could a thief be so lovely to look at, and--Brad soon learned--lovely on the inside, too? One thing was certain. Robber or not, this stranger seemed to be stealing his love-resistant heart...
A Duel with the Vampire Lord
by Elise KovaA vampire hunter finds herself succumbing to the irresistible lure of a vampire . . . and learns that love runs deeper than blood.Fall in love with the Vampire Lord in this entrancing installment of the Married to Magic fantasy romance novels—swoonworthy, escapist standalone reads that combine wondrous fantasy worlds with slow-burn romance from the nationally bestselling author of Arcana AcademyOn the night of the blood moon, the Vampire Lord must die.Floriane's position as the forge maiden of Hunter&’s Hamlet is one of reverence, for it is her skill that arms and protects the vampire hunters. She knows her place and is a faithful servant to the Master Hunter and her community . . . until the night of the blood moon. Until her brother is dying at the hands of the Vampire Lord Ruvan.Wanting to defend her home at all costs, Floriane fights the vampire lord, ready to give her life if it means taking his. But Ruvan doesn&’t want to take her life . . . he wants her.Kidnapped and brought to the vampire castle, Floriane is now blood sworn to the vampire lord. She is bound in mind and body to her worst enemy. But Ruvan isn&’t the fiend she thought he was. She learns the truth of the vampires: They are not mindless monsters, but a proud people, twisted and tortured by an ancient curse.Ruvan believes that Floriane might be the key to ending his people&’s suffering. All Floriane wants is to defend her home. Loyalties are tested and the lines between truth and lie, hate and passion, are blurred.When her dagger is at his chest, will she be able to take the heart of the man who has claimed hers?A Married to Magic NovelDon't miss any of the enchanting Married to Magic Novels. Linked standalones that can be read in any order!A DEAL WITH THE ELF KING • A DUEL WITH THE VAMPIRE LORD • A DUET WITH THE SIREN KING • A DAWN WITH THE WOLF KNIGHT
A Duet with the Siren Duke
by Elise KovaA ship&’s captain has always braved the sea&’s dangers, thanks to borrowed magic from a siren duke. But now the debt has come due and she&’ll pay . . . with her soul and her heart.Fall in love with the Siren Duke in this enthralling installment of the Married to Magic fantasy romance novels—swoonworthy, escapist standalone reads that combine wondrous fantasy worlds with slow-burn romance from the nationally bestselling author of Arcana Academy She sold her soul to a siren and now he&’s come to collect.Victoria risks everything to leave a dangerous marriage and gain a second chance at life. But when her escape goes awry, she finds herself caught in the strong embrace of a mysterious siren, forced to choose: temporary salvation or immediate death.And so, a cursed deal is struck.Five years later, Victoria is alive—and the world&’s finest ship captain. But her debt to the siren looms while her conniving ex has demanded a king&’s ransom as the final price of her freedom. Victoria refuses to cause her family to suffer any more on her behalf, and is determined to make things right before her time is up. But that time is cut short.The siren comes for her. Six months early.Taken to the magical and deadly Eversea, home of the sirens, Victoria discovers she&’s the sacrifice upon which all sirens pin their hopes. If they want to appease an angry god and save a world on the brink of destruction, then they need her. Which gives her the perfect leverage.Victoria strikes a new bargain: the Siren Duke will help save her family, and she&’ll fulfill his demands. It&’s a good bargain until a flicker of passion ignites in the scarred remnants of Victoria's heart, threatening all she's worked for. As the sacrifice for the God of Death, she&’s meant to give up everything that draws her to the world of the living. But that&’s impossible when all she can think about is how this handsome siren&’s song, and his hands, make her feel very much alive.In a realm of ancient magic, submerged secrets, and forgotten gods, can love find a place among shattered hearts as they race against time and the blossoming of forbidden desires? Or will the delicate songs of their hearts be silenced once and for all?A Married to Magic NovelDon&’t miss any of the enchanting Married to Magic novels. Linked standalones to be read in any order!A DANCE WITH THE FAE PRINCE • A DUEL WITH THE VAMPIRE LORD • A DUET WITH THE SIREN KING • A DAWN WITH THE WOLF KNIGHT
A Duke at the Door (Shapeshifters of the Beau Monde #3)
by Susanna Allen"Susanna Allen's writing is SO GOOD. It sucked me right in." —Julia Quinn for A Wolf in Duke's ClothingFans of Bridgerton won't want to miss this steamy paranormal historical romance from author Susanna Allen. The sparkling Regency era goes wild:After being captured and held captive in a traveling menagerie, Alwyn Ap Lewin, Duke of Llewellyn, refuses to shift into his lion form. The longer he denies his inner lion, the sicker he gets, but he'd rather die free than be captive ever again. The denizens of Lowell Close live in fear and suspicion of Alwyn—except for lady apothecary Tabitha Barrington. Tabitha alone can help the shapeshifting duke, and with her by his side, the Wild Lion of Wales discovers he has something to live for, and to fight for, after all.Praise for A Wolf in Duke's Clothing:"Sparkling wit, scrumptious chemistry!"—Grace Burrowes, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author"A playful mix of humor, fantasy, and Regency romance."—Publishers Weekly"Sparkling dialogue and steamy chemistry."—Kirkus Reviews
A Dusk of Demons
by John ChristopherBen must uncover the secrets of his home, the strange demons that lurk in dark corners, and his destiny as the Master of Old Isle in this adventure from the author of the Tripods series.Ben lives a carefree life on Old Isle, far away from horrible demons that terrorize the people on the mainland. He shares his home with Mother Ryan, Antonia, Paddy, and the Master. They're not his real family, but they're the only family he's ever known. Then, in a single day, Ben's quiet existence is turned upside down. After the Master dies and reveals a startling connection, Ben becomes the new Master of Old Isle. And when demons burn his house to the ground and his family leaves their home, Ben is forced to stay behind. Soon Ben manages to escape and begin a journey across the sea and the countryside to learn the secrets of his heritage. But he is being pursued by people who wish to use his power for their own selfish purposes, and time is running short for him to make things rights.
A Dusk of Demons
by John ChristopherBen must uncover the secrets of his home, the strange demons that lurk in dark corners, and his destiny as the Master of Old Isle in this adventure from the author of the Tripods series.Ben lives a carefree life on Old Isle, far away from horrible demons that terrorize the people on the mainland. He shares his home with Mother Ryan, Antonia, Paddy, and the Master. They're not his real family, but they're the only family he's ever known. Then, in a single day, Ben's quiet existence is turned upside down. After the Master dies and reveals a startling connection, Ben becomes the new Master of Old Isle. And when demons burn his house to the ground and his family leaves their home, Ben is forced to stay behind. Soon Ben manages to escape and begin a journey across the sea and the countryside to learn the secrets of his heritage. But he is being pursued by people who wish to use his power for their own selfish purposes, and time is running short for him to make things rights.
A Dying Plane: Short Stories (Gothic Fantasy)
by E. E. King Ken Liu Francesco Verso John B. Rosenman Thana Niveau Marian Womack Raymond Little Zach Shephard Steve Carr Megan Dorei Barton Aikman V. K. Blackwell Brandon Crilly Ana Maria Curtis Kate Dollarhyde Stephanie Ellis Michael Kortes Anita Ensal Sydney Rossman-Reich Elizabeth Rubio Shikhandin Alex Shvartsman Kristal Stittle Rebecca E TreasureResources running low, the population exploding, the planet is in danger: are we masters of our own destruction, or have we been invaded by aliens bent on mass extinction? Is this a pattern across the entire universe, or just our small sector of cosmic life? This new title in our successful Gothic Fantasy Short Stories series explores the theme of a dying planet, written by a fabulous mix of classic, ancient and brand new writing, with contemporary authors from all over the world. For the first time we&’ve made a conscious effort to reach beyond our usual submissions seeking a broader voices. This book offers a glorious mix of American, British, Canadian, Italian, Indian, Spanish and Chinese writers with contributions from Elizabeth Rubio, John B. Rosenman, Francesco Verso, Marian Womack, Zach Shephard, E.E. King, Raymond Little, Ken Liu, Shikhandin, Alex Shvartsman and many more. In these pages too, first-time contributions jostle with the work of Camille Flammarion, Clark Ashton Smith, Stanley G. Weinbaum, Jack London, William Hope Hodgson, H.G. Wells and, stretching back much further, to the Norse Eddas and Sagas, and an Ancient Egyptian Myth on the death of humankind.
A Era Interestelar: A Trilogia Completa
by Valmore Daniels Íris BértoloLivro 1 - Proibidas as Estrelas No final do século XXI, um acidente catastrófico, no Cinturão de Asteroides, deixou dois topógrafos mortos. Não há nenhum vestígio do seu jovem filho, Alex Manez, ou do próprio asteroide. No limite exterior do Sistema Solar, a primeira missão tripulada a Plutão, liderada pela mais jovem astronauta feminina, da história da NASA, levou à descoberta, de algo histórico: há uma placa lá, deixada por uma raça alienígena, para a humanidade encontrar. Nós não estamos sozinhos! Enquanto se estuda a placa alienígena, ela começa a reagir. Quatro horas depois, o asteroide em falta, aparece na órbita de Plutão, juntamente com o jovem Alex Manez, que desenvolveu alguns efeitos secundários alarmantes, da sua exposição ao elemento kinemético, a que chamam Kinemet. Das profundezas de um império criminoso, com base na Lua, um expatriado, aproveita a oportunidade para tomar o controlo do espaço exterior, e age rapidamente. Está em jogo o segredo, para a velocidade mais rápida do que a luz, e começa a corrida, para o espaço interestelar! Livro 2 - A Música das Esferas A tecnologia para o voo interestelar existe, através do poder do Kinemet, mas a chave para desvendar o seu stério, está num pergaminho, com mil anos de antiguidade, deixado na Terra, por uma espécie alienígena. Quando o antigo pergaminho é roubado, antes de concluída uma tradução completa, Alex, Michael e Justine tentam recuperá-lo. No caminho, eles tropeçam numa conspiração interplanetária e descobrem um segredo, que altera o seu paradigma da vida e abala as próprias fundações da nossa existência. Livro 3 - A Mundos de Distância Por mil anos a Armada dos Kulsat tem devastado a galáxia, em busca do legado perdido de uma raça extinta, de seres tecnologicamente avançados. Eles destroem qualquer um, que se atravesse no seu c
A Escolha de Missy: um Caso de Lobo Livro Três (trilogia do caso do lobo #3)
by Eileen SheehanA guerra entre os sobrenaturais de Wolf Mountain continua quando os avós há muito perdidos de Missy aparecem e ela descobre que ela é de sangue de fada real. Insatisfeita com sua escolha no amor, seu avô não apenas tenta persuadi-la a repensar sua escolha em homens, mas ele quer que ela continue seu legado - que foi algo que seu pai rejeitou e a razão pela qual ela foi criada como um humano. até depois que ele morreu. Com sua mãe agora um lobo e seu verdadeiro amor, um vampiro, Missy deve decidir entre viver a vida que ela tinha amado em Wolf Mountain ou governar um reino que ela nunca soube que existia, mas achou ser um lugar fascinante e prazeroso. ser estar.
A Esfera
by Manuel TristanteA tirania de Geptalon não conheceu limites durante muitos anos. Três amigos serão os encarregados pela derrota do bruxo. Somente eles, os salvadores, podem fazer isso. Nem mesmo Trac, o irmão gêmeo de Geptalon pode vencê-lo. Tanto, que foi derrotado ao tentar. Com a ajuda de Aglaia, uma jovem rainha, eles embarcarão numa arriscada aventura para conseguirem matar o bruxo. Para isso, deverão destruir a Esfera. Um poderoso artefato mágico que rouba os espíritos dos bruxos para acabar com suas vidas. Nela, reside uma das três partes do coração de Geptalon. Se prepare para uma viagem cheia de aventuras, personagens inesquecíveis e perigo... Os Drupts, exército pessoal de Geptalon, que tentaram acabar com o Eleito, Miguel, para que ele não cumpra sua missão. Eles poderão conquistar o seu objetivo entre tantos impedimentos, imprevistos, traições, assim como sonhos estranhos que chegaram a Miguel para deixá-lo sem força?
A Espada de Draskara (Conjuradores de Syndrial #2)
by Rain OxfordNathan está voltando à vida anterior da melhor forma possível. A namorada misteriosa e a nova carreira de escritor não diminuem sua determinação de ter o irmão de volta. Quando Thoth o evoca e diz a ele para recuperar uma arma mágica que pode matar um deus, Nathan tem uma condição. Apesar das advertências de Thoth, Anúbis concorda em trazer Luca de volta, mas há um preço para a magia e Nathan poderá não estar disposto a pagá-lo quando chegar a hora. Nathan e Luca estão de volta a Syndrial para mais uma aventura perigosa. Obter a espada de Draskara será um desafio perigoso quando eles enfrentarem o deus de Kradga. Mesmo com as habilidades combinadas, precisarão da ajuda de aliados poderosos.
A Espada do Arconte
by D. P. Prior Raquel TranqueziUm homem religioso destinado a lutar. Deacon Shader está repleto de contradições. Treinado para a santidade, ele é também o guerreiro mais letal de sua geração. Quando a praga atinge o coração da cidade de Sarum e a Abadia de Pardes é atacada por um exército de mortos-vivos, Shader é colocado no front de um conflito antigo. Escondidos por milênios, os pedaços estilhaçados do artefato que condenou o mundo antigo ressurgem e um inimigo antigo vêm para reivindicá-los. Exércitos lutam, magia negra é libertada e uma ciência devastadora ameaça desfazer a criação. Esses são os tempos do Desfiar que Shader se preparou desde criança; e esses são os dias que vão testar sua fé até o limite.
A Espaçonave de Papelão
by Matt SneeO "Capitão" Lewis Darby vive com sua mãe em Indiana. De vez em quando, o Capitão entra dentro de uma caixa de papelão velha que trouxera uma geladeira localizada em seu porão e fantasia que aquilo é sua nave espacial. O que o Capitão não imaginava é que ele tinha um encontro com o destino. Em uma manhã de Abril, ele cruza o caminho de Jennifer Pichon, a filha do lendário explorador espacial Marty Pichon e de Kitty Malhotra, a Princesa de Saturno. Eles unem forças para combater um evento astronômico apavorante chamado "Sem Forma", que está prestes a destruir o sistema solar. Juntos, o Capitão e Jennifer encaram as florestas de Vênus, os perigosos Buracos de Minhoca e os desertos cheios de insetos gigantes de Marte. Sua jornada é cheia de provações, mas eles sozinhos precisam salvar o mundo do inevitável caos.
A Estrada da Morte: Vol. 2 - Maybridge
by Robert Paine Pedro de Albuquerque BandarraEra para ser uma viagem relaxante. Acabou virando o completo oposto... Conseguindo descer da montanha, Alex, Roger e Eli ouvem uma voz baixa no rádio. Agora, segundo a misteriosa mensagem gravada, eles têm uma pequena esperança de achar outros sobreviventes ou talvez uma maneira de fugir desse apocalipse. Os guiando até a pequena cidade de Maybridge, os três precisam achar a voz misteriosa e a estação de rádio, e, talvez, descobrir que não estão sozinhos nesse novo mundo. Mas eles encontrarão o que estão procurando? Ou algo mais...sinistro? Também disponível: A Estrada da Morte: A Coleção Completa - mais de 60% de desconto na série inteira! Elogios a A Estrada da Morte: "Gostei muito de todos os livros da coleção, eles me deixaram tenso a todo momento. Eu definidamente recomendaria esses livros para qualquer um que goste desse tipo de leitura." "Começa rapidamente e furiosamente com ação no melhor estilo Pulp Fiction e termina com uma viagem ao destino...ou para a próxima cidade, chamada Maybridge. Quatro pessoas da cidade vão acampar/caçar por uma semana na floresta e descobrem que o mundo ao redor deles se tornou zumbificado. Essa é a história da fuga deles da floresta. Muito bem escrito."
A Estrela Encantada - Uma Fábula de Boa Noite
by Sandra Santos Antonia RomagnoliEstrela é uma criança muito triste: faz tempo que sua mamãe está doente e ninguém encontra a cura. Um dia, durante um passeio no bosque, junto à avó, Estrela encontra Penélope, um pássaro mágico, que a conduz consigo à procura de uma estrela encantada que pode curar todas as doenças. Inicia assim uma viagem fantástica, através dos Reinos do Sol e da Lua, onde sonho e realidade se misturam, onde a magia confunde as coisas e onde nunca, nada, é como parece. Conseguirá Estrela salvar a sua mamãe? Um conto que nasceu para ser lido em voz alta, para acompanhar as crianças pequenas durante o sono, mas também adequado a quem se envolve com as primeiras leituras. Graças a uma linguagem simples, à divisão de breves capítulos e a uma narração de conto de fadas, lembra as histórias mais clássicas, mas com um toque de modernidade. Para transmitir uma mensagem de esperança e de confiança aos pequenos leitores.
A FIERY BAPTISM
by Lynne GrahamWhy had Rafael Alejandro come back?In the five years since her marriage ended, Sarah Alejandro has kept herself and her beloved twins out of the lime light and away from men like her husband. But now he's walked back into her life with the same whirlwind of passion that he once ruthlessly used to seduce her. Rafael hasn't changed, he's still the thrillingly dangerous man she fell in love with. But Sarah won't let the desire that still burns between them ignite-she can't. Not if she is to keep her heart from going up in flames...again!
A FUGA
by Mark Gardner ANTONIO EDUARDO VARGAS RODRIGUESDe onde vem todo o Mal? Zachary senta perto da mesa, junto ao jornalista, na véspera de sua execução. E o tal repórter lhe faz apenas um pedido: “Conte-me sua história.” O pedido mexeu com o recém-chegado. Como ele havia parado ali? Perseguição religiosa era o que vivia repetindo para sí mesmo, mas como ele poderia justificar suas ações? Ações que há anos o assombravam…
A Face Like Glass
by Frances HardingeIn the underground city of Caverna, the world’s most skilled craftsmen toil in the darkness to create delicacies beyond compare—wines that remove memories, cheeses that make you hallucinate, and perfumes that convince you to trust the wearer, even as they slit your throat. On the surface, the people of Caverna seem ordinary, except for one thing: their faces are as blank as untouched snow. Expressions must be learned, and only the famous Facesmiths can teach a person to express (or fake) joy, despair, or fear—at a steep price. Into this dark and distrustful world comes Neverfell, a girl with no memory of her past and a face so terrifying to those around her that she must wear a mask at all times. Neverfell's expressions are as varied and dynamic as those of the most skilled Facesmiths, except hers are entirely genuine. And that makes her very dangerous indeed . . .
A Face without a Heart
by Rick R. Reed3rd Edition (paperback) 2nd Edition (eBook)A modern-day and thought-provoking retelling of Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray that esteemed horror magazine Fangoria called "...a book that is brutally honest with its reader and doesn't flinch in the areas where Wilde had to look away.... A rarity: a really well-done update that's as good as its source material." A beautiful young man bargains his soul away to remain young and handsome forever, while his holographic portrait mirrors his aging and decay and reflects every sin and each nightmarish step deeper into depravity... even cold-blooded murder. Prepare yourself for a compelling tour of the darkest sides of greed, lust, addiction, and violence.First Edition paperback published by Design Image Group, 2000.First Edition eBook published by Bristlecone Press, 2009.Second Edition paperback published by iUniverse/Back in Print, 2006.
A Fading Sun (Sunpath #1)
by Stephen LeighIn this new paranormal fantasy series, a powerful woman who can see the dead must choose whether to forge a new path for herself and her family…. “The problem with ghosts is that they don’t quite realize that they’re dead.” Voada Paorach can see the dead. It is a family trait, but one that has had to remain hidden since the Mundoan Empire conquered her people’s land three generations ago. But this ghost isn’t the same as the others she has glimpsed, the lost souls she has helped to find their way to the land beyond life. This ghost demands that Voada follow a new path, one that will mean leaving behind everything and everyone she has known and loved. Voada will come to understand the power that her people possess, but she will also learn the steep price that must be paid for such a gift. Fast-moving and intense, A Fading Sun explores grief, sacrifice, ambition, and the forging of personality in the crucible of war.
A Fae in Finance (How to Do Business in Fairie #1)
by Juliet BrooksShe&’s working for a fae in finance, business plan, 6&’ 5&”, big wings…In this hilarious contemporary fantasy romance, an exasperated low-level investment banker is trapped in a magical realm by a faerie prince, where she must survive in a strange new world with only her wits—and a solid Wi-Fi connection. When investment banker Miri is purposely trapped in Faerie by her client, the Princeling of the Faerie realm, she does what any normal 20-something would do: cries, makes jokes in denial, and worries loudly about her cat, Doctor Kitten. Instead of rescuing her, her boss simply confirms she has solid internet access, leaving Miri stranded in a strange land with only a warning that the quality of her work should not decrease because of a change of address. But Miri grew up reading fantasy, and she knows there are always ways to work around magic—she just needs to find them. In order to make her daring escape, Miri must navigate Faerie political drama, lies by omission, faerie seduction tactics, deteriorating mental health, and a mother who never hangs up the phone.