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Lofty Mountains by J.S. Fields, Heather Tracy Look to the skies! Brave adventurers face new relationships and adversity in all sizes, from steampunk dirigibles to harpies, giant bees to garden gnomes, and winged dinosaurs to sky pirates. Isolated mountain peaks, clifftop cities, and battles in the sky abound in this sapphic anthology focused on overcoming challenges awaiting in the clouds. If you like diverse stories with lesbian and sapphic-centric heroines enjoying the thrill of adventure high in the air, buy Lofty Mountains today! With stories by: Seanan McGuire, Rosiee Thor, Rebecca Kim Wells, Maya Gittelman, Carmen Loup, Sara Codair, William C. Tracy, N.L. Bates, L.R. Gould, Robin C.M. Duncan, and J.S. Fields |
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Farther Reefs by J.S. Fields, Heather Tracy The seas spell freedom. Pirates and kraken, boats and submarines, deadly sirens, mermaids, and the women who face them all. These are our heroes. High seas adventure, fantasy, and magic weave together in this sapphic anthology focusing on the joy of the unbounded oceans. If you like diverse stories with lesbian and sapphic heroines exploring oceans, battling sea monsters, and seducing pirates, buy Farther Reefs today! With stories by: Sarah Day and Tim Pratt, Kim Pritekel, Kyoko M. Sara Codair, William C. Tracy, N.L. Bates, Robin C.M. Duncan, Vanessa Ricci-Thode, Margaret Adelle, and J.S. Fields |
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Distant Gardens by J.S. Fields, Heather Tracy Rules were made to be broken. From terraformed outposts to magical realms, journey to worlds where deadly plants, rampant biodiversity, or failed colonies have created irresistible opportunities for those brave enough to seize them. New worlds, found family, mystical secrets, and deadly science weave together in this lesbian-centric anthology focusing on a very different kind of first timeāa first encounter with a world, or being, entirely unlike our own. If you like diverse stories with lesbian heroines practicing science, magic, and seduction, buy Distant Gardens today! With stories by: Sara Codair, William C. Tracy, N.L. Bates, Robin C.M. Duncan, and J.S. Fields |
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In a lush solarpunk future, plants have stripped the poison from the air and trained warriors keep resource hoarders in check. Orfeus only wants to be a travelling singer, famed and adored. She has her share of secrets, but sheās no energy criminal, so why does an assassin come for her head? Not just any assassin but the Wolf, deadliest killer in all the Order of the Vengeful Wild. Orfeus will call in every favour she has to find out, seeking answers while clinging to her pride and fending off the hunters of the Wild. But she isnāt the only one at risk: every misstep endangers the enemies she turns into allies, and the allies she brings into danger. There are worse monsters than the Wolf hiding in this new green world. |
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It was just another rainy day in autumn when Freya's house fell into the sea. Freya isn't your average suburban school kid; she's a demigoddess. But even she can't hold back the sea. A storm sets Freya and her family adrift in a world where the weather comes with attitude, and rising sea levels are as much about personality clashes as climate change. Freya just wants to keep her cat fed and maybe find a friend. But with were-foxes in town, nothing is easy. |
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Sinister Stories and Twisted Tales: The Ultimate Anthology of Sci-Fi & Cosmic Horror by Anthony L. Abraham A tapestry of interlinked cosmic horrors unfolds in this unique interactive anthology, featuring video links that accompany each chilling story. ā¢ "A boy's dream pet morphs into his family's nightmare, serving as a gateway to something far more sinister." ā¢ "A father's desperate quest to help his daughter leads him into a dark trade of body parts, where horrific bargains threaten everything he holds dear." ā¢ "In a dystopian world of twisted flesh and dark alchemy, a girl must escape her haunting existence or risk becoming the ultimate sacrifice in the pursuit of the New Flesh." ā¢ "In her quest for justice after her husbandās murder, Betty's plea to a seemingly benevolent god unleashes a dark cosmic force, revealing that true sacrifice may demand a far more monstrous price." This anthology immerses readers in puzzles reminiscent of Black Mirror, exploring unsettling, thought-provoking facets of the human psyche while venturing into realms beyond nightmares and dreamscapes. An absolute must-read for fans of speculative fiction seeking rich world-building and narratives that defy conventions, especially those who appreciate the eerie storytelling of The Twilight Zone, the philosophical twists of Philip K. Dick, and the gripping horror of Stephen King. |
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Physics Trincarnate by Jesse Pohlman After a group called the Consortium Of Trust saved her from a kidnapping attempt, Saffron Latchkey has been training with their resident empath, Erica Hall. Erica chose to use her powers of empathic projection to manipulate the outcome of the 2016 election and become the President of the United States, and sheās teaching Saffron how to control her own empathic abilities. When the Consortiumās most capable agents are sent on a mission to curtail a duo of rogue super-Humans scheming to steal nuclear weapons, Saffron is brought face to face with her kidnappers once again: Her own adopted family. In the darkness of her new captivity, she learns the truth of why they wanted control over her life, and of how she was adopted in the first place. If she can succeed where The Consortium failed and take down these rogues she can save lives, but that would mean surrendering to her destiny when all she wants is control over her fate. Worst of all, it might mean killing those that try to harm others, a bloody weight she simply isnāt eager to bear. |
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Memories Don't Lie by Pauline Yates *** 2024 Bookfest First Place Award - YA - Science Fiction *** 2024 Bookfest First Place Award - Sci-Fi - Action & Adventure *** 2024 Bookfest First Place Award - Sci-Fi - Genetic Engineering *** 2024 Author Shout Recommended Read Award *** 2023 Semi-Finalist - Indies Today *** 2023 Author Shout Cover Wars Winner Sarah Wilson, orphaned niece of Lieutenant John Wilson, is determined to escape his restrictive upbringing and find her place in the world. Her journey takes a deadly turn when she uncovers secrets about her past, hidden deep in her motherās memories, that threaten everything Sarah wants. They could cost her everything she holds dearāand her life. |
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In space, one womanās quest for truth exposes a deadly conspiracy. In the vast, unforgiving expanse of space, Kate, now living under the alias Grace, is on a desperate missionādisguised as a Space Corp employee, sheās determined to uncover the truth behind her brotherās mysterious disappearance. On a routine debris collection mission, her world is shattered when she discovers a clue that could expose Space Corpās darkest secrets. Thrust into a dangerous game of cat and mouse, Grace must navigate the treacherous void, facing not only the perils of space but also the haunting memories of her past captivity. With her crewmatesā lives hanging in the balance, she must decide who she can trust as she races against time to unravel the conspiracy threatening to consume her. A pulse-pounding sci-fi thriller that delves deep into the human spirit, exploring themes of identity, betrayal, and resilience. The intricate plot and breathtaking depiction of space will captivate you from the first page to the last. Perfect for fans of intense, character-driven narratives and gripping science fiction, promising a journey that is as emotionally compelling as it is thrilling. |
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Wonderland by Kimberly Wheelock As Peri finishes her hike of the Wonderland Trail, the ninety-three miles that explores the backcountry of Mount Rainier, she is confronted with the reality that she has survived a pandemic of an unknown scale. And she is not alone. Haunted by her own demons, Peri must learn to live in the rugged, and sometimes daunting, wilderness while facing other survivors and the limitations of her past. |
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Childhood trauma doesn't change people, it breaks them. Nathan Burns would be no different! Once a caring teen, now a diagnosed sociopath in the state penitentiary for murder. Then he is thrown into a chaotic world where everything involves RAGE! The parasitic worms make animal to human transfer sending the world into a frenzy of apocalyptic bloodshed. For once he can let himself free destroying all that get in his way. That is until he meets her. His one true trigger from years ago. An illusion at best but accompanied by another what shares his same fate. Will he be able to break his diagnosis or will they all end up as a pile of flesh, bone and blood! |
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The Night the Trolls Came to Town by Tim Kreher The Night the Trolls Came to Town Arriving at a town called Emersonville to start a new life, junior high student Ben Bell notices two oddities right off the bat. One: the population sign does not match the actual number of residents. Two: the shops along Main Street are nearly vacant of life with many hosting 'Out of Business' signs. Upon meeting a crazed girl named Mindy and her conspiracy theorist friend Koji, Ben discovers there is more to the dwindling numbers than just the closing of a nearby mine. The duo is convinced it is the work of trolls, but Ben finds the theory of monsters hard to believe. That is, until a classmate crush disappears. With the help of his new friends, Ben is determined to find the missing student. Will they succeed or will they be added to the number of vanishing community members? |
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The Wenamak Web by Marie Howalt A mysterious invitation from an old friend brings private investigator Richard, spaceship pilot Eddie, and travel guide writer Alannah to a gorgeous, bustling metropolis on a planet where the dominant species can literally smell fear and lies. Wenamak appears to be the picture perfect place, down to the finest detail, but dangers lurk beneath its pristine surface. When a flippant wendek undercover agent seeks assistance on a delicate job, the Colibri Investigations crew soon find themselves tangled up in a shady game involving a web of illegal trade and exploitation. Luckily, Richardās military training, Alannahās intimate knowledge of the local culture, and Eddieās tough attitude give the team the perfect edge to meet their clientās needsā¦ at least until they run into someone familiar whom none of them expected to see again. Thereās no planet too distant, no job too strange, for Colibri Investigations! |
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Trust in Tomorrow by Dana Sweeney Sleepwalking let them survive a nightmare. Desire woke them up. Demetri When the world ended, I came to the Stronghold and joined their military. Even made it to the helmet corps with the best and brightest. Life in the barracks is a nonstop party, everyone living like there's no tomorrow. Let's face it, there probably isn't. When my friends joined a resistance movement against the rich jerks who run this place, we needed a place to meet. The library would be perfect if it wasn't for the librarian being a total snoop. I offered to chat her up for the greater good... and because I can't stop thinking about her. Save the world, get the girl. Win-win. Stella I arrived in the city weeks before the world ended. I thought I was living a fairy tale, engaged to a princeā¦ but the fantasy was dead even before the dead started to rise. Officially in mourning for my fiancĆ©, I run the library and try to avoid attention. Yet somehow, Iāve caught the eye of a handsome soldier. He makes me long for freedom, control over my fate. But this elite society considers me an asset; they will never let me go without a fight. How do I know so much about the Stronghold? I helped build it. |
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Lust for Tomorrow by Dana Sweeney Submission is freeingā¦ Love is a trap. Iāve never seen his face. But I ache to feel his body. My fellow soldiers call him Alpha. Itās an insult, mocking his macho bravado, his aggressive arrogance. Iāve heard the snark, seen the rolled eyes. Alpha. Itās a joke. But when I hear him speakā¦ His rich, deep voice. His lush British accentā¦ I guess the jokeās on me. Since the zombies came, civilization fell, and new social structures arose, Iāve known that my independence relies on my disinterest in any particular man. The powers that be havenāt resorted to forced procreationā¦ at least not yet; they still expect weāll fall in love and walk into the trap willingly. My resistance requires that I avoid emotional connections. My existence requires that I avoid distractions, that I stand and fight. But every time this man speaks, I want to fall to my knees, offer myself to him. However heāll have me. Lust is a distraction I canāt afford, but itās not love. As long as I donāt fall in love, Iām safe. And who could possibly fall for Alpha? |
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Cosmic Widow (Agent Renault Adventures) by Jonathan Nevair Cosmic mystery and stolen art collide in the latest installment of this fun and fast-paced spy-fi adventure series featuring a tough yet conflicted secret agent/poet and a charming cast of alien characters. A deadly race to recover a priceless portrait. When the legendary Cosmic Widow vanishes from the galaxyās premiere art museum, Agent Lilline Renault delves into a shadowy underworld to hunt down the missing masterpiece. Her only clue: the thiefās enigmatic calling card. Following a scant trail of evidence, Lilline crosses paths with shady art dealers, eccentric university professors, and elusive forgers in a tangled search for the stolen work of art. But the robberās end game is more sinister than mere theft. Sleeping secrets stir inside the Cosmic Widowā¦ If they wake, an arcane mystery locked away for ages could spell disaster across the stars. The Agent Renault Adventures are standalones - start anywhere in this award-winning series. |
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So I may be dead, but my afterlife isnāt. Caleb After years of wandering the stars, Iāve finally met someone who can see meāthe handsome and serious Prince Zoltilvoxfyn. I know I should pass on, but I feel something, like physically feel something, when Iām with him. That hasnāt happened since I was alive, and I canāt help but wonder, why now? Zoltilvoxfyn Iām trying to help the human soul, who shouldnāt even be here, leave the mortal plane, but he is resolved to remain. The longer Caleb lingers, the more danger he is in, yet the more I want him to stay by my side. Itās like he belongs here, but that isnāt possible. This is a spicy stand-alone MM romance in the Cosmic Romance series. It is a sci-fi paranormal romance with a sunshine ghost, a serious alien, overprotective brothers, and a happily ever after. This book is for adult audiences only and has explicit content. Content warning inside. |
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My cat and I have been abducted by aliensā¦ Seth One second Iām walking to work, and the next Iām on a spaceship. I have no idea whatās going on, but this scaled alien claims Iām his mate. Thatās not going to happen. I have until we reach his planet to accept or reject him. If I donāt want him, I can go back to Earth. But six months is a long time when the alien Kal is determined to woo me. Kalvoxrencol The Crystal sent me to the far reaches of the universe for my soulmate, and now that I have him, I will not surrender him. I will do whatever I can to win his love and keep him by my side, where he belongs. I will not let anything from my past or his keep us apart. This is a standalone sci-fi romance with a socially anxious human, his protective winged alien mate, a black cat companion, a slow burn with a spicy payoff, and a guaranteed HEA. This is an MM romance with explicit content intended for adult readers only. Some of the trigger warnings include: panic attacks, anxiety, swearing, and adult content (Full list inside). |
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The Hold of Destiny: A Maven Knight Story by Matthew Romeo For some, destiny is a warm embrace, but for others it is a stranglehold. In the vast, sprawling continent of Panāgea, a clandestine organization is rising to power. It is called the Remnant Order, a group dedicated to preserving order in a chaotic world. At the heart of the Remnant are a husband and wife, Romulus and DiĆ”nna. Romulus is one of the Order's most steadfast champions, a paragon of fairness and stability. DiĆ”nna is the newly elected leader of the Remnant; a woman who built herself from the ground up. Their lives are seemingly perfectāa successful career, a newborn son, and a luxurious home. However, their work comes at a heavy price. DiĆ”nna has been shown where her fate lies, and she will do all she can to bring about change in the New World. As assassination plots and political schisms threaten to tear the Remnant apart, Romulus and DiĆ”nna find themselves increasingly at odds with each other. Their once-unbreakable bond begins to fray under the pressure of their conflicting responsibilities. In a desperate attempt to save their family, the pair must decide how far they are willing to go. Will they choose to protect their son at the cost of their mission? Or will they sacrifice their family to fulfill their destiny? As the lines between love, duty, and betrayal blur, Romulus and DiĆ”nna must confront the darkest corners of their souls. In the end, destiny may be a fickle thing. |
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Black Butterfly by Katie L. Carroll Is she the hero or the villain? Black Butterfly wakes to a country devastated by terrorist attacks, supposedly at the hands of the Chinese government. She remembers nothing of her personal lifeānot even her name. All she knows is that she was in New York City on the day of the attacks. Though, she soon discovers she has an unsettling repertoire of violent talents. Elijah and his found family of off-gridders from upstate New York take in Black Butterfly and mend her wounds. With nowhere else to go, she joins them as they head to a rally in Washington D.C. The eclectic group begins to feel like the family she canāt rememberāor never had. An encounter with Luca, a spy for a shadowy government agency, confirms Black Butterflyās worst suspicions about who she was in the life she canāt remember. As more memories surface, Black Butterfly heads to the agencyās headquarters to find out whoās behind the terrorist attacks. Itās unclear whether she intends to reveal the truth or go back to her villainous way. And itās more than her life sheās putting at risk. |
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Body Jacker Jaz (Earth Scout, #1) by Matthew Thompson Cyan-Amber is a deserter from Spectra, a planet on the brink of destruction. As an alien scout on Earth in 1995, she inhabits the body of Jasmine Priceāa unique, artsy, crafty musician living in Camden, London. While reporting back to her home planetās intelligence agency, Cyan Intel, she uncovers the strange, wonderful, and wicked aspects of what it means to be human. Charlie Cooper, a mid-twenties rockstar wannabe, is stuck selling records instead of making them. Trapped by a dead-end job with an irritable boss, his only escape lies in Camden Townās annual Battle of the Bands. But with his rebellious, gaming-obsessed sister, and a bandmate thatās oddly interested in intergalactic wars, Charlieās fight for the stage is anything but ordinary. As Earth faces a looming alien threat, both Cyan-Amber and Charlie are about to discover just how intertwined their fates truly are. The battle for Camdenāand maybe the worldāis about to begin. |
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The Glamour Thieves by Don Allmon Book one in the Blue Unicorn series JT is an orc on the way up. Heās got his own boutique robotics shop, high-end clientele, and deep-pocketed investors. Heās even mentoring an orc teen who reminds him a bit too much of himself back in the day. Then Austin shows up, and the elfās got the same hard body and silver tongue as he did two years ago when they used to be friends and might have been more. Heās also got a stolen car to bribe JT to saying yes to one last scheme: stealing the virtual intelligence called Blue Unicorn. Soon JTās up to his tusks in trouble, and it aināt just zombies and Chinese triads threatening to tear his new life apart. Austin wants a second chance with JT ā this time as more than just a friendāand even the Blue Unicorn is trying to play matchmaker. |
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Wire City Kills: Neon Vector by Drew Rhys One dead billionaire. Two mismatched detectives. A secret so revolutionary it will change the world. So valuable ā¦ itās worth KILLING for. When a prominent tech tycoon meets a bizarre end in Silicon Valley's exclusive high-rise district on the eve of his company's takeover by a fierce rival, it's up to the SVPD unorthodox new homicide team to crack the case: a hot shot British rookie in way over his head, and a snarky American cop at the end of her rope. They must unravel a mystery which goes far beyond murder into the dark heart of a dazzling high-tech metropolis. They must infiltrate a world of dangerous tech, sinister corporations, and chill AIs with absolutely no hidden agendas. They must answer the question ā¦ WHAT IS NEON VECTOR? Uncover the secrets of Wire City in this whip-smart detective thriller packed with shocking twists, cinematic action, and razor-sharp humor. This standalone book requires no further reading to enjoy. |
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Alone in a new city, far from friends and family, Jackie's only real human contact is her neighbor: Connor, a troubled young man with six figures' worth of military hardware grafted onto his body. As Jackie and Connor bond over their efforts to jailbreak Connor's mechanical arm, Jackie discovers her old life isn't quite done with her yet. |
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Fates of Rebels and Men by Caleb J Stair On the moon of Delight, Ammon Karajan stumbles upon a fire burning in a field from a crashed starship. A machine alien delivers an unknown message, leaving Ammon reeling with questions about his future. Lieutenant Samuel H.C. Packett is assigned by the Commonwealth Intelligence Core on Augustein to prepare for something profound for all mankind: a deep secret of great importance, known only to Packett in small details. Thereās a problem, howeverāAmmon found something he wasnāt supposed to, and it is now Packettās duty to bring Ammon to Augustein. Rebellion runs amiss beneath the city of Opalin on Delight. Destinies are altered. Conspiracy is uncovered. As the Galactic Commonwealth of Earth prepares for total war from a sudden attack, the future of Delight and its residents are thrown into question. Things are not as they initially seemed. Both men race against the clockāone to survive with a rebel commander named Joanna, the other to find his target and make it back home alive. Amidst the war and chaos, destiny is found through those who give them the will to continue. The future of humanity may lie with the woman Ammon begins to fall for, and the fates of rebels and men may depend on their survival. |
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Tom Jacob is bored with his life. Heās stuck in a job he doesnāt like, his love life is non-existent, and heās tired of being seen as boring and dependable, so when his wayward twin brother convinces him to spend a night partying instead of doing paperwork, Tom reluctantly agrees. The following morning he wakes up in a field. In Wales. In 1889. Stranded more than a century in the past, Tom has to overcome language barriers and suspicion as he attempts to adapt to the world around him and find a way back to his own time, but with two people from the sleepy village of Cwm Newydd now missing, one local resident seems hell bent on pinning the blame for their disappearance on the strange Englishman who appeared out of nowhere. Determined to find his way home, the discovery of a long hidden family secret will change Tom's life forever, and when romance comes knocking he'll be left wondering in which timeline his heart truly lies. |
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Viral Airwaves by Claudie Arseneault Henry Schmitt wants nothing more than a quiet life and a daily ration of instant noodles. At least until he learns the terrible secret that drove his father awayāthe Plague that killed his mother and ravaged his country was created by those now in power. He has one chance to help expose the conspiracy: a ragtag band of rebels needs a pilot for their hot air balloon, where they can launch a broadcast revealing the truth. If Henry accepts, he can experience his dream of flight. But he would have to leave his safe, tranquil life behind ... and bring the wrath of a corrupt government upon his head. |
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Keeper of the Sacred Scroll by JR Swisher The story of one prince will change the course of history. Thatās the hope of Sapphira Jacobine Pham. Known as āJakeā from her friends, sheās second generation half human, half Nouban. The Noubans have lived on Earth since Mesopotamia, teaching humans how to harness their magic. But now theyāre targets in need of a strong leader. She feels sheās not ready for the challenge, especially after handsome half-Nouban Allec confesses his love for her. She has to find a replacement soon. Otherwise sheāll be trapped in a life she never wanted. |
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After the Storm by Key Dyson, Raymond Roach, Hannah Birchwood Rich Merrill, gene-tweaked supersoldier by birth and AI support technician by vocation, is done fighting. Finally reassigned after four hellish years aboard the Sympatico, a dysfunctional ship with a deadly crew, all he wants is to make the most of his second chance. The survival skills that got him through his last posting aren't going to help him on the Reliant, though. In among a kinder, gentler crew, Rich's old scars and bad habits are just as much of a problem as vengeful ex-crewmates, or the Sympatico's corrupted AI, which wants him back. Rich wants to be a better person. He wants to make some friends, finally. He'd especially like to be friends--or more--with Basil Wright, a brilliant teen rival who's grown up captivatingly handsome; or Liam Beaker, a beautiful, mercurial botanist and fellow tweak. Rich wants to reconnect with what's left of his family, pick up some hobbies, get some sun, learn to relax. But if he can't learn how to leave his old life behind, his new life won't be worth living. |
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In a world intent on suppressing your true self, would you fade into obscurity or become uncontainable? Rose felt destined to fade, until a chance encounter thrusts her into the world of the supernatural, where she faces an entirely new set of trials. Rose must work with Rift, a young man who conjures portals and clashes with her at every turn. She must also work with Echo, a mute telepath kept in containment for most of her life. Will they survive and defeat the shadow organization known as ORDER, whose mission is to eliminate all supernatural beings, or will they be swallowed up? |
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Shelter Dean Golinskiās recently deceased father, Marek, believed ātheyā would come for everyone at some point in time, so heād made some very serious preparations, fracturing his family in the process. Marek believed ātheyā would seize any opportunity to test the mettle of the nation; a chisel strike here, a chisel strike there, and then the final blow to render freedom and liberty to slivers and dust. Being estranged from his sister, Jacqueline, for the most part of fifteen years, Dean couldnāt convince her not to go to the Comerica Park refuge shelter when a coronal mass ejection, 1,000 times larger than the Carrington Event of 1859, was reported to be enroute to Earth. Played down by official sources, Dean was convinced of the eventās anticipated severity after watching a video blog posted by Professor Martin Monroe, a discredited Astrophysicist from Ireland; yet everything he said, Dean found, was corroborated through other reliable sources. It was enough to convince the majority of Americaās citizens into an exodus to the many shelters set up around the country. Dean, however, moved swiftly to occupy a location his late father had prepared for whateverĀ flavorĀ the End Times would take. As if ordained by fate, an assassination attempt is made on the POTUS at a Seattle golf club dinner the day before the CME event, and an opportunity is seized to initiate a game-changing strategy across the U.S., and refuge shelters to protect the countryās greatest asset forms a key component of that strategy. Dean soon discovers that the sins of the father are indeed paid by the son, as he finds himself and his sister somehow linked to Russian interference within the U.S. political system, in addition to becoming prime targets in a hunt to keep the countryās over-haul mission on track. Deanās late father wasnāt crazy at all; he was right! |
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Book one of the Starhawk trilogy Niko has only ever wanted to protect people. Once a bounty hunter renowned for bringing in the most dangerous criminals the galaxy had to offer, Niko's life was forever altered after a job gone wrong left him with a devastating injury. Resigned to a languishing existence, he now believes his bounty hunting days are officially over. But when an elusive assassin known only as the Kestrel sets his aim on galactic leaders and celebrities, Niko is called back into the fight. Caught in a deadly hunting game of cat and mouse, Niko soon discovers that nothing he's been told about the Kestrel is what it seems, exposing a web of lies as vast and entangled as the galaxy itself. Niko is forced to make a choice: work alongside the only family he has left to stop the Kestrel from ever killing again, or save the life of the very assassin he's been sent to take downā¦ And Niko might just be falling in love with him. |
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Etched In Ink by Jessica Salina In the quest for love and power, you canāt have it all. Sterling Harrison finally achieved his dreams. As the powerful leader of Riverpeak, Coloradoās crime ring, heās acquired multiple superpowers, including the same immortality granted to his nemesis, the vigilante Hematite. But when he meets Jolene Gautier, he must balance his quest for love and power. Tattoo artist Jolene Gautier canāt sleep thanks to a strange, secret power she canāt uncover. When she reaches out to Hematite, the superhero doesnāt answer ā but Sterling does with promises to help. As Jolene falls for Sterling, who teaches her how to use her tattoo manipulation, she slowly learns his secrets. But as Sterling unravels, trying to find a way to keep everything heās worked so hard for, the final fight with Hematite looms ahead. |
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Play With Fire by Jessica Salina If you play with fire, youāre gonna get burned. After escaping an abusive relationship with a self-proclaimed superhero, Amy Brewer feels powerless. Brick Beastāan associate of the more famous vigilante Hematiteāis far from the hero he wants their town to believe he is. But with his super strength, Amy isnāt in any position to get revenge. Further complicating matters, all of her friends are connected to the vigilante duo, so she has no one to turn to. After years of experiments and faking his death, Noah Sato has abilities that could rival Hematiteās immortality. Tired of his townās reliance on vigilantes, Noah wants to level the playing field. When he meets Amy and learns that her ex-boyfriend is Brick Beast, he earns her trust through nights of passion and the promise to help her get her retribution. Their partnership becomes complicated when Amy goes down a dark path, and Noah unintentionally develops romantic feelings for her. This supervillain romance contains violence, drug use, and strong language. |
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To Be Normal by Jessica Salina When youāre a superheroās sidekick, kiss your normal life goodbye. Elijah Baron isnāt thrilled that his vigilante superhero best friend Kaneābetter known as Hematiteāsigned him up for a dating app, even though heās single and in need of a date for a wedding. Heās even less thrilled that the dating app is so Kane can spy on the mysterious new girl in town, Hannah. Women are going missing in Riverpeak, and Kane suspects Hannahās sudden arrival may be to blame. When fantasy author and video game streamer Hannah Cohen moves to Riverpeak, she hopes a change of scenery will help her conquer writerās block and escape her troubled past. But the more she falls for Elijah Baron, the more her past catches up to her. As Elijah dates Hannah, he suspects she may have superpowers of her own. Will Hannah and Elijah end up on opposing sides of a superhero showdown, or will they get to live a normal life happily ever after? |
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The Magic Circle by Barry Ryerson Forty years ago, nuclear war devastated vast swathes of the world. Since then, the remaining countries strived to rebuild and grow stronger. Continents formed The Peace Accords, an agreement that cut all contact with each other to prevent such a war from ever happening again. Three strangersāan art student in Paris, a Russian spy, and a South African programmerāfind their lives intertwine as magic returns to Earth. Guided by the mysterious Celestials, they must choose how they use this force in a fight that will determine the fate of every single living thing on the planet. |
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What would you do if you were a superhero? Rory Miller has dreamed of reuniting with the vigilante superhero Hematite ever since he saved her from a stalker. After nearly a decade of wishing, news of Hematiteās murder shakes her small town in Colorado to its coreābut Rory gets a second chance at finding her hero when he reveals heās not actually dead. Kane Kelly is hiding two things from his best friend Rory: his secret identity as Hematite and his romantic feelings for her. As Kane seeks the truth about his superpowers, an anonymous YouTuber named Stone Breaker tries to stop him to protect the local crime ring responsible. When Rory learns who is behind the YouTube channel and teams up with her hero, she becomes Stone Breakerās next target and blurs the line between Kaneās double lives. Rory must face her past traumas headfirst to save Kaneās identity and her own life. |
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Unnatural Selection by Robert P. Edwards At the end of the 21st Century, humanity is enjoying a renaissanceāor so it seems. For the wealthy, a quantum biotechnology called Stem has eliminated disease and seamlessly integrates with The Web. So why are people dying? Amongst us live the Quants, a meld of robotics, AI, and quantum computing. They carry out vital work in a world dependent on technology. Personal Quants can be built to order for the privileged few. Sophie and her marine biologist father, Chris, live in one of the few habitable zones left in the southern hemisphere. Kazumi is the son and heir of Mashimoto Corporation, a leading manufacturer of quantum technology. Mackenzie is the gifted daughter of technology billionaire Alistair āAceā Abernathy. Love and loss will drive them together. Across a world scarred and divided by climate change. Only together will they discover the terrifying truth about who is really behind the death of their loved ones. |
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Your Service is Required by Jeff Walker From the author of space opera novella The Long Lost War and the sci fi/fantasy series Outer Red. Jeff Walker brings you his vision of a dystopian society in Earthās distant future, where robots rule over whatās left of humanity. A science fiction drama centred on one man trying to survive in a machine dominated world. Earth is now under the control of two artificially intelligent rulers. Angela and Malcolm; they govern the planet and use humanity to service their needs. David 00472 is one of those daily service attendants that must obey the commands of the two AI overlords. David becomes a person of interest to Angela as she helps him to improve the quality of his life. David, suspicious and fearful of her sudden concern for him, is cautious about her true intent. Malcom, ever watchful of all humans, is unsure why David 00472 has become Angelaās pet project. Is this part of their cruelty? Do they delight in using humans for their amusement somehow? David meets a man, another Human Service Attendant, that will change and challenge his notion of freedom, and what it truly means to be free. |
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Wilderness Five by C. R. Walton Extinction is only the beginning . . . Accelerated evolution āManifoldā technology has changed everything ā dead worlds and asteroids bloom with strange new life. People flocked to colonise the new wilderness only barely to survive obliteration by a Manifold experiment gone wrong. Like so many others, Bryn watched his people burn that day. Unlike the rest, Bryn finds himself hailed as the lone hero who saved his species. Only he knows better. Brynās grim new life of solitude in the depths of the wilderness is shattered when the past comes calling. His presence is requested on the ringworld Wilderness Five. There, at the edge of inhabited space, the oldest and richest man in the System has expended every drop of his money and influence to launch the most daring Manifold experiment ever attempted. Brynās moment has come. Plunged back into a world of faceless corporations, hell-bent scientists, and terrifying engineered species, he must learn to finally live up to his reputation. Otherwise, nature will take its course with humanity once and for all. On Wilderness Five, the fate of the species comes down to one question: whom to trust and whom to kill? |
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Whiskey and Warfare by E. M. Hamill Running on caffeine and spite with nothing left to prove. GOLDEN GIRLS meets FIREFLY in this rollicking space opera adventure. Maryn Alessi retired from mercenary service after her last assignment went horribly sideways and settled down on a quiet planet with the love of her life. Unexpectedly widowed, Maryn must fulfill a promise to return her mateās ashes to zer home planet for funeral rites, but a brutal civil war has destabilized space travel. Former Artemis Corps sisters-in-arms and their sassy ship, the Golden Girl, are up to the task, counting on luck and their rather sketchy cargo business to get Maryn passage through the contested star lanes. But when the crew of the Girl rescues survivors of a ruthless war crime, Maryn and her ride-or-die friends must take up their old profession to save the lives of innocents from a genocidal dictator. |
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What Swims On Uncharted World 550 by R. B. Lovitt Meet Dr. Elora Stephenson, a biologist joining a team on a small outpost on an alien world. As soon as she arrives, strange occurrences and unexplained deaths throw the outpost into chaos. Who can be trusted? Who is hiding who they are? Elora must navigate the treacherous web of suspicions and sabotage, racing against time to unmask the culprit before the outpost is completely wiped out. The fate of the team on uncharted world 550 rests in Eloraās hands in this thrilling tale of mystery and deception. |
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Wakers of the Cryocrypt by Nathan Kuzack The future. The human race is extinct. Earth is ruled by āeltecsā, descendants of the AIs humans created before their demise. While searching for prehistoric cave paintings, two eltec explorers discover a hidden cryogenic crypt containing 23 perfectly preserved human bodies frozen inside crystal columns. As eltec society argues over who might have built the crypt and what to do with it, one of its occupants is restored to life. Human beings are no longer extinct, but, for reasons of their own, not every eltec wants to see them come back. The only living man on Earth is in terrible danger. |
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Vermilion Flames by Adam Fernandez In the shadow of a ruined Earth, the Republic and its church claim to offer safety and security while burning ideas and people alike. No moon or planet is free of flames and bloodshed, even as the rebel organization, the Vermilion Coalition, seeks to dismantle the Republicās oppressive regime. On a terraformed Mercury, Kaya al Vardan hopes to find the truth behind her motherās murder; a difficult task when everyone insists it was a tragic accident. When Kayaās adventurous spirit leads her into the forbidden Great Desert, sheās sent to the Republicās capital on Mars to study under the watchful eye of the all-powerful church she despises. There she unravels mysteries about her motherās life and faces a choice: fall in line or risk everything to take up her motherās mantle. Silas Beckett, High Commander of the Pandora Fleet and hero of the Republic, can feel his time running out. Fighting terrorists has been his lifeās mission, but his nemesis Hexāleader of the Vermilion Coalitionāstill eludes him. As his failures mount and his allies abandon him, he has few chances left to bring Hex to justice. Can Silas secure peace for his family and for the entire solar system? Vermilion Flames is the first book in the Midnight War series, an action-filled epic set long after the destruction of Earth. |
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Utopia by Marie-HĆ©lĆØne Lebeault A Clean YA Post-Apocalyptic Science Fiction Adventure Three extraordinary teenagers, each an outcast in their worlds, unite to reshape the destiny of a utopian society. Ryn, who couldnāt adapt to life under the sea, Eira, born above the clouds but unable to breathe the thin air, and Aiden, rejected by the subterranean civilization, embarks on a thrilling journey to Vancouverās utopia. Theyāll challenge the elders, confront hidden truths, and discover the power of unity in a fast-paced young adult sci-fi adventure that explores the boundaries of human resilience, and the promise of a better world. Utopia is a What Happens Next? novel developed from the Under the Iceshort story. |
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Twilight Divide by Melanie Bokstad Horev In a world where hope has been scorched by fire and forgotten gods, Nour fights to survive. Sheās a warrior, a sister, and a survivor in the brutal wasteland of Aridex. But when she discovers a long-hidden truth about her family, her life becomes a race against time. A prophecy, whispered through time, binds her to a destiny she never wanted. She must choose: protect her brother, the only family she has left, or embrace a fate that could save or destroy them all. The Day Blazers, a ruthless force with blades thirsty for blood, hunt her across the desert. And from the ruins of the old world, monstrous night creatures rise, their hunger as ancient as the wasteland itself. Can Nour find the strength to stand against the darkness and save her people, or will the desert bury their dreams beneath the sand and grit they were born in? |