Lolth—patron deity of the drow, Spider Queen, regent of the Demon Web Pits—has once again stirred the dark elves into roiling aggression against the rest of Faerûn, reveling in the chaos born from her dark schemata. This is the Rise of the Underdark.In Iltkazar, the last subterranean kingdom of the once resplendent dwarven realm of Shanatar, King Mith Barak faces a siege of drow soldiers, spies, and assassins looking to seize the powerful city and the ancient magical artifacts hidden there. Somewhere in the city, the Arcane Script Sphere—a mystical orb touched by Mystra, the long-dead goddess magic—calls out to heroes and adventurers, beckoning with whispers of power and knowledge. Mith Barak hears it and knows he cannot hold the artifact much longer, but fears what the drow may do with it.Enter Icelin, Ruen, and Sull, Waterdavian wanders whose desire to understand their own spellscars sets them in search of Mystran mysteries—they hope to understand magic and thus understand its plague. As they move from town to town, city to city in search of knowledge, Icelin hears the siren call of the Arcane Script Sphere, and it draws the trio deep into rocks of the Underdark where they find themselves at the center of the struggle between the dwarves and drow.Only King Mith Barak can initiate them into the mysteries they hope to illuminate. But first they must help him with a mystery of his own—a dark elf assassin, himself a seeker of the sphere, lies in Iltkazar’s dungeons shrouded in the mystery and magic of Lolth. Icelin might be the one to see past that shroud and determine the true goal of the Spider Queen’s schemes. As the dark elves intensify their attacks, the trio realizes their quest for knowledge has taken them into a new and dangerous realm . . . a realm dictated by the whims of spider and stone. Views: 29
Get lost in these eight exciting paranormal love stories featuring original dimensions and thrilling adventures. From alternate realities to dystopian futures, these extraordinary romances will transport you to fabulous new frontiers where happy endings await.Collision: Sienna's world changes in the time it takes for an alien with golden skin and cryptic tattoos to crash down in her backyard, claiming to be her soul mate.Out of Character: Novelist JJ creates real characters, but she never expects them to literally pop out of her book pages to help her find her own happy ending with Kennedy.Love Remains: Busy attorneys Olivia and Tom unexpectedly find themselves thrust together in an alternate reality. As they work to foil a murderer's plans, deeper feelings develop, but what will happen when they return to their real and very separate lives?My Cyborg Savior: Cyborg slave Galen follows his orders and kidnaps Jamila, but soon he finds himself willing... Views: 29
Cassidy Hyde is NOT having a good year. Her boyfriend cheated on her, killed her best friend's date during homecoming, and was then murdered in turn by a serial killer, and that's without counting the thing that no one knows about. (But Cassidy doesn't like to think about that.) The point is, anyone would be a little depressed and no one can blame her for looking for a little bit of help. That's where Sunshine comes in. This new experimental drug makes Cassidy feel like everything is good and she's the golden girl once again. A little memory loss feels like a small price to pay to get her life back. And the fact that boys are once again going missing (boys who Cassidy does NOT want to remember) has NOTHING to do with anything! Right?Thus begins Chandler Baker's contemporary twist on Robert Louis Stevenson's Jekyll and Hyde, set in the town of Hollow Pines, Texas, where high school is truly horrifying. Views: 29
Eight months after the events of The Iron Duke, can Rhys and Mina's marriage survive a new threat? When newly-married Detective Inspector Mina Wentworth is called to investigate a bounder's murder, she doesn't expect the mysterious machine she finds...or the danger that leads back to her husband.From the AuthorAuthor's Note: This is an epilogue novella. The story is a full-length novella, with its own plot -- but although I've written it to stand alone as much as possible, there are strong references to The Iron Duke, particularly in regard to Mina and Rhys's relationship.This novella is available in print in The Iron Duke mass-market reprint edition, ISBN 9780425244265. Views: 29
From award-winning author Tom Piccirilli comes a wholly original crime novel introducing the Rands, a vipers’ nest of crooks and cons, one generation stealing from the next. Upon the razor-thin edge between love and violence lives a pair of brothers, their bonds frayed by betrayals and guilt, their loyalty to each other their last salvation.Raised to pick a pocket before he could walk, Terry Rand cut free from his family after his older brother, Collie, went on a senseless killing spree that left eight dead. Five years later, only days before his scheduled execution, Collie contacts Terry and asks him to return home. Collie claims he wasn’t responsible for one of the murders—and insists that the real killer is still on the loose.Dogged by his own demons, Terry is swept back into the schemes and scams of his family: His father, Pinsch, a retired cat burglar, brokenhearted because of his two sons. His card-sharp uncles, Mal and Grey, who’ve incurred the anger of the local mob. His grandfather, Shep, whose mind is failing but whose fingers can still slip out a wallet from across the room. His teenage sister, Dale, who’s flirting dangerously with the lure of the family business. And Kimmie, the woman Terry abandoned, who’s now raising a child with Terry’s former best friend. Terry pieces together the day his brother turned rabid, delving into a blood history that reveals the Rand family tree is rotten to the roots, and the secrets his ancestors buried are now coming furious and vengeful to the surface.A meditation on how love can confine a person just as easily as it can free him, juxtaposing shocking violence and sly humor, The Last Kind Words is the brilliantly inventive family saga that only a singular talent like Tom Piccirilli could conjure. Views: 29
India 1940: An army nurse gives birth to the son of a British soldier killed in Burma. The child, left on the steps of a Hindu temple, is rescued by an old woman, who names him Bal and believes he is Lord Vishnu's gift to her, but she dies, and the unwanted orphan falls to the care of a low-caste Bhil woman. Apprenticed to a herdsman, Bal and two older boys dream of a better life. They escape to Bombay, where he comes to the notice of Parsee philanthropist, Sam Dastoor, who adopts him. Bal, now Dusty, avoids an Englishman claiming to be his uncle, and opts for an army career. As a cadet, his unfortunate infatuation for a married woman hardens him. Then, on a holiday, he sees Emma and is so haunted by her beauty that, years later, when he meets her double, Kitty, he dares to woo her. Kitty recruits his help in situations within the shadow of The Lotus and the Rose. Later, they establish a school in South India, but Kitty, unable to settle down, returns to England alone. Learning... Views: 29
Jim prepares to fight a Troll civil war in this all-new epic story based on the hit Netflix series Trollhunters—from the limitless imagination of acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro and DreamWorks Animation.Jim and the Trollhunters team have finally found the wizard Merlin, but at a terrible cost. One of their beloved Troll friends has fallen in battle. Jim must now come to terms with true, lasting death for the first time in his young life. But there is little time to mourn—Jim must reclaim his fighting spirit because a civil war is about to commence among the various underground Troll communities. If not controlled, it will spill into the human world. Once again the fate of the entire planet rests on Jim's shoulders. Will he be able to shoulder these epic responsibilities? This book includes full-color glossy inserts with images from the show! DreamWorks Trollhunters © 2018 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved. Views: 29
Detective Sergeant Hunter McKenna is on trial, charged with negligent homicide after her investigation into the suspicious death of a local teenager led to more deaths and personal tragedy.Hunter faces accusations in the courtroom, and is tormented by her own guilt over personal choices she's made. The community's grief demands someone to blame, and Hunter can't deny she's haunted by regret.As her partner, DS Noah Wilmott, continues to investigate, he wonders if the nightmares plaguing his partner are really Hunter's subconscious, piecing things together, or something more, and when he follows a hunch it leads to answers that will stun a community."Intricately layered, Harvest of Ruins works well on several levels. On the surface it's a taut legal thriller that interweaves the proceedings currently unfolding in the courtroom with the events that brought McKenna to this point. On a deeper level, however, Harvest of Ruins is a psychological study of the devastating effects of guilt, both for actions taken as well as those not taken."Author Sandra Ruttan's writing is some of the smoothest and most realistic you will ever come across. Everything from the setting to the dialog to the courtroom process rings true - and as an attorney I am hard on courtroom scenes, trust me - and the characters are so finely drawn it feels as though you're reading about people who could be your friends or neighbors. Indeed, Harvest of Ruins will not only entertain you, it will cause you to take a lingering look at those around you, forcing you to wonder what may be going on with them just beneath the surface, waiting to boil over." - Elizabeth A. White, All-Purpose Monkey"Ruttan effortlessly brings to life a varied cast of complex characters. She writes with tremendous passion, honesty and skill. This is a story you will care about." Allan Guthrie, Edgar Nominated Author of KISS HER GOODBYE"Ruttan has a spellbinding style." NY Times Bestselling Author Clive Cussler"Ruttan combines devilishly clever plots with genuinely empathic characters..." Russel D. McLean, Crime Scene Scotland"One absolute wallop of a novel. Not only does it make you want to know when Sandra Ruttan's next book is due, but when's the next flight to Canada... A totally mesmerizing narrative and a plot that burns off the page." Ken Bruen, Shamus Award-Winning Author of THE GUARDS"A taut, crackling read with switch-blade pacing. A sizzling story by one of crime fiction's hot new voices." Rick Mofina, internationally best-selling author of A PERFECT GRAVE"Sandra Ruttan writes with utter ferocity. Twists and turns that stun and dialog that absolutely crackles with wit and authenticity. With each page, Ruttan delivers the goods."GREGG OLSEN, New York Times Bestselling Author of A WICKED SNOW"Ruttan clearly has the potential to be a very successful author... Lots of talent which I expect will be realized!" Maddy Van Hertbruggen, Mystery News"Ruttan has made one big mistake in my eyes, she waited too long to bring her writing to us. She is talented in the way that a natural musician is talented, making all the notes seem effortless. Characters that feel very real, and a wonderful sense of timing, Ruttan brings it all and leaves it on the page. Lucky us. And unlucky me, because now I have to wait for the next one..." Jon Jordan, Crimespree Magazine"Watch for more efforts from Ruttan, who shows a great deal of skill in developing an intriguing, complicated story." Lesa Holstine, BookBitch"Ruttan has a keen eye for description, a wonderful ear for dialogue, and an acute instinct for the nuances of characterization." Anne Frasier, USA Today Bestselling Author of HUSH"Sandra Ruttan writes with a machine gun rhythm that pulls you through every unexpected twist and dark turn." Bill Cameron, Author of LOST DOGRuttan's deft touch intrigues and satisfies, making her a powerful new force in the mystery field." JT Ellison, ITW award-nominated author of THE COLD ROOM Views: 29
At the end of the world Jake must struggle to find his true self in order to save everyone else. The face of the true enemy is uncovered and everyone left must face the worst enemy of all. Themselves Views: 29
