Ceedon's Valley is like most other small towns nestled deep in the Northern woods of Central Canada: It's location seems deliberately chosen to frustrate on-lookers; its past holds secrets only reluctantly whispered amongst those of the present; nothing is ever really amiss, except for the disappearance of the odd camper every once in a while.... And, oh yes, the residue of magic, breathed into life by the alchemists who first settled the area, still pollutes the air. Michael Gregory is a lanky teenager with a solid 'C' average. Like most of the other residents of Ceedon's Valley he has lived there all his life — his roots run deep in the area. Perhaps it is those deep family roots which allow him to feel the pull of an ancient magic. When he yields to its call he finds that he is suddenly the benefactor of immense knowledge. His 'C' average is obliterated by top marks — no matter how many grade levels he is advanced — across... Views: 257
Deadly enemies undermine her life and businessWhen a mysterious email threatens her family's corporation, executive Marlowe Colton puts all her energy into protecting Colton Oil. But a more shocking scandal comes in the form of her archrival—and one-night lover—Bowie Robertson, who uncovers the consequence of their passion. As danger encroaches, Bowie and Marlowe must put aside any bitterness to safeguard the family neither ever expected. Views: 257
From the New York Times bestselling and internationally acclaimed author comes a Hollywood crime drama set in the 1940s and present day that tackles racism, sexism, and murder. Karissa Glover is a movie producer who moves into a decrepit but functional old mansion in the West Adams Heights area of Los Angeles, where black celebrities of yesteryear—Hattie McDaniel, Louise Beavers, and others—once resided. The former owner was a white actress, Blair Kendrick, who often starred as the "bad girl"—a femme fatale—in films noir of the 1940s. However, Blair's career was cut short when she was tragically killed by the mob after allegedly witnessing the slaying of a corrupt studio head in 1949. As Karissa and her producing partner decide to develop a modern film noir about Blair Kendrick, malevolent forces from the past attempt to stop them—first with intimidation, and then with the thread of murder. Is... Views: 257
Former hot mess Jolene Baxter is committed to doing better. It's why she offered to help her sister and brother-in-law move across the country. However, her goodwill is tested when last minute changes—mainly her father ditching her for an all-expenses paid vacation—forces her to make the journey with a man who is the human version of a pebble in her shoe. Jason Akana operates on lists and bitter coffee, but none of those things will help him on a sixteen-hour trip with the most infuriating woman. Maybe they can get along and forget their heated confrontation five years ago at his best friend's wedding...when pigs fly. But the addition of vehicle problems, an unplanned pit stop in a small town, and chemistry that inconveniently tags along, shifts their perspectives. And once the dust settles after their trip, a tentative friendship emerges. Will these two stubborn people successfully navigate the unexpected feelings that follow... Views: 257
Sara Wright knows better than to fall for a cop.For Sara, an elite police dog trainer for the federal government, attractive women in uniform are an occupational hazard. But she gave her heart to a coworker once before and the battle scars from that failed relationship are still fresh. She dodges every chance at romance with the officers she trains, focusing her energy on turning out the finest handler-canine teams in the country. But when annoyingly perky, unfairly sexy Isabel Marquez arrives at Homeland Security's Northeast Regional Training facility brimming with excitement and a surprising desire to succeed, Sara's good intentions start to falter. She can't help being drawn to Isabel's enthusiasm, and, okay, her long dark hair and brilliant smile don't hurt either. Keeping their contact limited to friendship is harder than she thought. When it comes to enforcing her own rules of the heart, Sara might need to break a few for a chance at forever. Views: 257
"A wonderful, wild ride. " --Michael Koryta,New York Times Bestselling author of How It Happened and If She WakesWhen what appears to be the original Pandora's Box is discovered in an ancient city, neighboring countries fight for ownership and unleash a terrible plague. ____The Pandora Room is New York Timesbestselling author Christopher Golden 's chilling exploration of what happens when the original Pandora's Box is discovered in an ancient subterranean city, stirring international conflict and exposing the archaeological team to curses, whispers, and the terror of a legendary plague.In one ancient variation on the myth of Pandora's Box, there were two jars, one for Pandora and one for her sister, Anesidora. One contained all the blessings of the gods, the other all the world's curses. Now, in a subterranean city in Northern Iraq, archaeologist Sophie Durand has discovered a secret chamber covered in writing that confirms that version of the tale--a chamber which contains a single jar. "Weird shit" expert Ben Walker joins Sophie's team just as the mystery deepens and grows ugly. Those who believe the myth want to know which jar has been found in the Pandora Room, the one containing blessings, or the one full of curses. Governments rush to lay claim, but jihadi forces aren't waiting for the dust to settle. Whatever the jar contains, they want it, no matter who they have to kill…or what will emerge when they open it. For Sophie, Walker, and the others, the Pandora Room may soon become their tomb.__Review" The Pandora Room is a marvelous collision of adrenaline-fueled plotting and graceful writing. Christopher Golden knows how to tell a story, and he knows how to work the reader's emotions. This hybrid of high adventure, supernatural thrills, and all-too-plausible chills is a wonderful, wild ride. " ―Michael Koryta, New York Times Bestselling author of How It Happened and If She Wakes"Award-winner Christopher Golden's latest razor-edged thriller The Pandora Room is sure to garner a slew of new trophies. The opening grabbed me by the throat and continued to strangle ever tighter as tensions climbed page by page to the explosive conclusion. Here is a master storyteller at his finest.Brilliantly told, arcanely crafted, with an ending that chills the marrow of your bones." ―James Rollins, New York Timesbestselling author of The Demon Crown" Christopher Golden knows how to thrill.The Pandora Room is such a spooky adventure. Political intrigue and mythic threats mingle to make a story that plays with your sense of reality. On top of that, it 's also just a lot of fun!" ― Victor LaValle, author of The Changeling"A haunting look at what happens when a legendary myth crashes into our stark reality, Christopher Golden's THE PANDORA ROOM has it all ― a chilling premise, taut pacing and a compelling protagonist in the complex and heroic Sophie Durand. A globe-trotting supernatural thriller that also feels deeply personal at the same time, Golden 's sharp and powerful prose will keep readers glued to this book. You're in for a wild ride." ―Alex Segura, acclaimed author of Blackoutand Dangerous Ends" I was completely swept away by this book. Christopher Golden takes us deep underground in an edge of your seat thriller steeped in mythology, international turmoil, and terror. Want to catch a glimpse of what true evil looks like? Brace yourself and enterThe Pandora Room." ―Jennifer McMahon,New York Times bestselling author of The Winter People and Promise Not to Tell"Solid prose and well-developed characters...Preston and Child fans will clamor for more of Walker." ― Publishers WeeklyAbout the AuthorCHRISTOPHER GOLDEN is the New York Times bestselling author of Ararat, Snowblind, Dead Ringers, Tin Men, and Of Saints and Shadows, among many other novels. With Mike Mignola, he is the co-creator of two cult favorite comic book series, Baltimore and Joe Golem: Occult Detective. Golden is also the editor of such anthologies as Seize the Night, The New Dead, and Dark Cities, and the co-host of the popular podcast Three Guys with Beards. He lives in Massachusetts. Views: 257
The Final Books in the We Witches Three Series! Melinda Howard has made a decision: to stand on her own two feet and take responsibility for her life, both personally and in her duties as a witch. However, the ground under her feet is more like the sandcastles she made as a child, built in an afternoon, and in the pathway of the inevitable tides that threaten to wash away everything she's worked so hard to accomplish.And since the Feyk are not giving up their fight to control the Power Source, tensions are high as the Howard family, along with their new allies, prepare for the inevitable battle to come.Meanwhile, a new threat has their sights set on The Demon Isle,and a most unexpected guest arrives, shocking them all... Includes the Original Standalones, We Witches Three Books 11-14:Isle of JudgementIsle of MagicIsle of PromiseIsle of Dawning Views: 257
