The city of Ironflare is in crisis. For years, the people of the poor district, known as the Pit, have been kept as slaves for Aldemar Krun, the city's power-hungry High Master. Safe in the tower Spike with his magic-using senatai, Krun tampers with forbidden arts, plotting to spread his shadow across the kingdom of Aviden.The King is determined to break Aldemar's power, but he knows that a frontal assault will result in hundreds, if not thousands, or innocent deaths. Instead, he has sent his most trusted agents, Eavan Firestone and Boa Riverson, into the city, hoping to learn of its weaknesses. They arrive in time for the Gate Run, a cruel game sponsored every two years by the Spike. The challenge is meant to give the slaves hope for freedom, as those who complete it may join the senatai. Few have ever survived.As Eavan and Boa search for a way to disrupt the Spike, they learn that Shri Moongale, a poor slave from the Pit, may be the key to Aldemar's defeat. But Shri dreams of learning magic, of becoming a senatai and using her power to free the slaves from their plight. Unaware of her destiny, Shri plans to enter the brutal Gate Run at all costs. Is her lifetime of preparation enough to overcome the challenges and betrayals that await her within? And if she dies, what will become of Ironflare?The Gate Run begins the adventurous saga of Shri Moongale, in which divine forces of magic collide with the vulnerability of brave mortal souls. Views: 647
'Beware! Sleep does not do what it says on the tin: I was awake until the small hours under its dark and twisty spell.' FIONA BARTON 'Extremely creepy, atmospheric and twisty.' CLAIRE DOUGLAS 'Another cracking psychological thriller from C.L. Taylor. Sleep will keep you up all night.' MARK EDWARDS All Anna wants is to be able to sleep. But crushing insomnia, terrifying night terrors and memories of that terrible night are making it impossible. If only she didn't feel so guilty... To escape her past, Anna takes a job at a hotel on the remote Scottish island of Rum, but when seven guests join her, what started as a retreat from the world turns into a deadly nightmare. Each of the guests have a secret, but one of them is lying – about who they are and why they're on the island. There's a murderer staying in the Bay View hotel. And they've set their sights on Anna. Seven strangers. Seven secrets. One deadly lie. Someone's going to sleep and never wake up... The million-copy bestseller... Views: 647
A killer stalks Shadow Valley, draining people of their blood and leaving behind traces of dark fae magic. Dylan and Aiden fear it might be Morgan and wonder if they’re next. Each death weighs on Dylan, knowing Morgan roams free only because of his selfish actions.Meanwhile, Aiden can’t help hopelessly crushing on werejaguar Tiago even as he struggles with mixed feelings about Hanna moving on. Dylan grows closer to Hanna, but he worries if asking her out will upset his best friend.As danger draws closer, Aiden and Dylan will have to rely on themselves and each other if they want to survive another night, let alone high school. Views: 647
While traveling in a storm, Glen Harper takes a wrong turn and crashes his car. Unhurt but cold and wet, he decides to get help. Using a distant light as a guide, Glen discovers an uninhabited cottage, where he lights a much needed fire. Glen quickly warms up but soon becomes aware of a presence in the room.Hank Waterford is the caretaker of the estate where Glen found refuge from the storm. They meet when Glen, thinking he's alone in the cottage, jumps into Hank's bed.Both men are strongly attracted to each other, but they have to overcome a hurdle Glen never anticipated: the spirit of Henry, the estate owner's son, who committed suicide after his unrequited love for Hank became too much to bear.Together Glen and Hank must deal with Henry, who haunts the manor house as well as Hank's cottage. Can they find a solution that will allow Henry's spirit to finally come to rest? Will he accept Glen and Hank's relationship, or will he become a malevolent presence in their lives? Views: 647
The fifth novel in the DI Sean Corrigan series – authentic and terrifying crime fiction with a psychological edge, by an ex-Met detective. Perfect for fans of Mark Billingham, Peter James and Stuart MacBride. Views: 647
If your magic is as tragic as your love life, it's time to practice safe hex.Brita Davis, a witch with a talent for hexes, has had it up to her frizzy hair with her mom trying to set her up with every Tom, Dick, and Warlock. And the Cauldron Festival celebration has ignited her mother's passion once again for matchmaking. And when the warlock she's supposed to hook up with brings an entourage of Shifters as security with him, Brita is certain she wants nothing to do with the self-important jerk.However, she can't seem to get one of the Shifters off her mind.Cas, a werewolf on an assignment from the Council, can't let something like lust, love, and the mating scent get in the way of his job, but Brita makes it hard for him to do the task he was hired for—very, very hard—by her mere presence. Besides, she's bossy, sometimes she's a little mean, and her magic has attracted the attention of some very dangerous people. Still, protecting... Views: 647
