The heroes are eager to sail to Troy for war, but the wind is still. To fill their sails and set out, they must sacrifice Agamemnon's daughter Iphigenia-and how does a human girl become the wind? The starkness and psychological insight of Rachel Swirsky's Tor.com story earned it a place among the finalists for the 2010 Nebula Award. Rachel Swirsky's short fiction has appeared in Weird Tales, Fantasy Magazine, and Subterranean Magazine, among others, and has been collected in Year's Best anthologies edited by Rich Horton, Jonathan Strahan, and the VanderMeers. She is also the submissions editor of Podcastle, an audio fantasy magazine. Views: 14
Ten-year-old Aydee runs away from her neglectful parents; surreal encounters with strange gods and monsters lead her to Lost Pages, a bookshop that is much more than it appears... This tale forms part of Claude Lalumière’s “ cerebral, erotic, and hypnotically compelling” (Publishers Weekly) novella in stories, The Door to Lost Pages.ChiZine Publications (CZP) curates the best of the bizarre, bringing you the most excitingly weird, subtle, dark, and disturbing literary fiction. Look for more titles in the ChiZine short stories collection to build your digital library. Views: 14
Detective Samuel Cooper, "Coop" to his friends and fellow officers, is the Chief of Police in Gulf Front, Florida, a sleepy little beach town that doesn't see many outsiders. Indeed, "Chief of Police" is a grand title, considering Coop's the only officer on the "force." He's living the quiet life when a call comes out of the blue: Would he take a side job as bodyguard to Cherry Page, the most seductive movie star around? Someone has been sending gruesome threats to Cherry's personal email address, and Coop gets more of a fight than he bargained for when it becomes clear that a maniacal serial killer is on the loose. Snappy, funny, and full of appealing characters, The Cherry Pages is impossible to put down. Views: 14
She wanted him—not his money... Dr. Marshall Irwin's passionate love affair with his practice nurse is going well; they are head over heels in love with each other... But overnight Aimee's life is plunged into crisis: she's financially ruined. She cannot tell Marsh, as he would only want to help, and after her first marriage she's vowed never to be financially dependent on anyone again. It's a tough decision—to risk losing her independence, or to lose the man she loves... Or is there a way she can keep both? Views: 14
Ivy Granger, psychic detective, thought she'd seen it all...until now. With a vengeful lamia that only she can see on the city streets, reports of specters walking Harborsmouth cemeteries, and an angry mob of faerie clients at her office door, it's bound to be a long night. Add in an offense against the faerie courts and a few foolish bargains and one thing is clear--Ivy Granger is in some seriously deep trouble. Ivy Granger is back, gathering clues in the darkest shadows of downtown Harborsmouth. With the lives of multiple clients on the line, she's in a race against time. Ivy finally has a lead to the whereabouts of the one person who can help her control her wisp abilities, but will she put the needs of her clients above her own? If Ivy doesn't find a solution soon, she could wind up a ghost herself. GHOST LIGHT is the second novel in the bestselling Ivy Granger urban fantasy series by E.J. Stevens. Views: 14
Three girls battle a dangerous secret society that will do anything to protect an ancient Greek power in this murder mystery for fans of Dan Brown.In ancient Rome, it was whispered that the great philosopher Plotinus could project his soul into another human being in a ritual that hinged on a kiss. In present-day Delphi, California, the sole remaining guardians of the Plotinus Ability hide in plain sight as members of the exclusive Oculus Society--until their leader, Octavia Harris, is killed in her own home. With no leads on the case, Octavia's daughter, Gretchen, vows to find her mother's murderer at any cost. One piece of the puzzle falls into place when Gretchen's best friend, Jessica Shaw, discovers the Plotinus Ability. Skeptical but curious, the two can't resist trying the ritual, but they're not alone. Ariel Miller, an outsider with a well-known hatred of all things Oculus Society, films the friends exchanging their first kiss, and it... Views: 14
When Debbie Williams discovers a dismembered body in the dumpster behind her health spa, she's determined to find out what happened. As a single parent, she must be sure the town she loves is safe for her daughter. Debbie won't be deterred by anyone—not even the ruggedly handsome agent on the case who doesn't appreciate her amateur sleuthing. After his partner's body is uncovered, DEA agent Jack Davis vows revenge. But three words shouted over the phone before his partner died—azul, delfin, Almagro—are Jack's only clues. Even worse, a sexy blonde spa owner refuses to stay out of his investigation, and the chemistry between them is difficult to ignore. As danger strikes ever closer, Jack and Debbie must figure out what blue dolphins and a small California desert town have to do with a dangerous drug cartel...all while protecting their hearts from an attraction neither can resist. Views: 14
A picture may be worth a thousand words, but a missing Monet painting is worth millions in cold hard cash… Freelancer Zoe Hunter specializes in living in the moment and keeping her options open so she holds back when her ex reappears, wanting to reboot their relationship. Zoe’s not sure she can handle a second crash and burn in the love department, but that issue takes a backseat when one of her clients dies. Zoe discovers the death is linked to a stolen Monet painting, and she’s being set up to take the fall for both the murder and the black-market art sale. To clear her name, Zoe plunges into the shadowy world of art theft, teaming up with a former goth girl hacker, a persistent reporter, and a retired FBI agent turned cruise ship enthusiast. With the help of her ragtag crew and her sexy ex, Zoe’s hunt takes her from Paris to sun-drenched villas on the Mediterranean coast. As she finds her way through a maze of lies and deceit, Zoe discovers staying alive is a fine art. SERIES NOTES: On the Run SeriesBook #1: ElusiveBook #2: SecretiveBook #3: Deceptive Views: 14
