BOOK THREE IN THE ARCANE AMERICA SERIES
When Halley’s Comet blazed across the sky in 1759, onlookers saw a sight far more spectacular—and disastrous—than they ever could have imagined. Destroyed in a magical battle, the comet is rent in two and appears to strike Earth. The event is known as The Sundering, the moment in which the Old World is separated from the New, perhaps permanently isolating the Americas. What’s more, The Sundering has brought magic into the world—creatures from folklore and fairy tales come to life, along with wizardry and magework unlike anything seen outside of legend. The New World is now far stranger than before, and the Europeans, Africans, and Indigenous peoples on the American continent must forge new bonds if they are to survive.
So, when magic returns to the world of the 1700s, who does the world turn to for help? None other than the father of electricity himself: Benjamin Franklin! But Franklin is in for a shock if he thinks his knowledge of science will prepare him for the world of magic. The master once more becomes the apprentice. But Franklin must learn his spells fast, for he is far from the only one studying magic.
In point of fact, he’s late to the race and almost out of time . . .
At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).
Praise for Peter J. Wacks:
"Peter Wacks is a talented writer coming at you from all different genres. Watch out, readers!"—Kevin J. Anderson
Praise for the work of Etyan Kollin:
"Reminiscent of Heinlein—a good, old-fashioned, enormously appealing SF yarn. bravo!"—Robert J. Sawyer
"Turns what could have been a one-note trilogy into something more interesting that encompasses a wide range of ideas."—The Denver Post
"The Kollins' masterful command of multiple plot threads, characters, and the motifs of grand-scale space opera make for a breathtaking sequel."—Booklist
"Rich with multiple plot thread skillfully handled by the authors. . . . Well-conceived characters, along with intense battle-oriented space content, will keep even new readers glued to the page."—RT Book Reviews
Eytan Kollin is the author (with Dani Kollin) of the successful and award-winning Unincorporated series. The first book in the series, The Unincorporated Man, won the Prometheus Award, and two of the three other books in the series were nominated for the same. Eytan has also published a book of short stories called Grim Tales of the Brothers Kollin.
Peter J. Wacks is a cross-genre writer who has worked in various capacities across the creative fields in gaming, television, film, and comics, and most recently, when not busy editing, he spends his time writing novels. He has been a panelist, guest speaker, and guest of honor at a combined total of more than 250 conventions, trade shows, organizations, and colleges—including GAMA, Mensa Colorado, and UCLA. When he isn't working on the next book, he can be found practicing martial arts, playing chess, drinking Scotch or IPA, or fighting with swords. Views: 186
C'mon, Camila, you can do this. It's only four days. You have to report back to work on Friday, and there's a good chance your stalker will be gone by then. Laying low at her sister's boyfriend's house is the perfect solution to Camila Alverez's problem, until top motocross racer in the country, Tommy Bryant, answers the door. He has the celebrity status, the money, the looks, the confidence, the girls—except Camila, who wants nothing to do with him. Too bad Tommy didn't get that memo. Bryant Brothers seriesRacing HomeTo Love & ProtectThe Right ToolPicture This Views: 186
The Pressure is onTyler Ford is living on borrowed time; he can feel it and the pressure is driving him crazy.Sarah Brightwater can't trust anyone around her, and the pressure is making its mark.Each time they think they are getting closer to maniacal serial killer Dwight Spalding, he pulls the rug from under them. In this story, the setting is a mansion full of guests at a murder mystery party- little did they knw they were all paying to be murdered for real!With thier reasons for catching Spalding diverging, can Sarah and Tyler work together to bring him down, or has he managed to drive a wedge between them for good?Buy now to continue the story! Views: 186
He's never failed a witch hunt before…Until he must hunt the only woman he's ever loved, face the ghosts of his past, and avoid sorcerous assassins. And that's just the beginning... When a ninja sorcerer takes a job to track down a newly Awakened witch, he discovers that his target is not only his lost love, but now she's an enforcer for the Black Lotus Clan, a ruthless yakuza syndicate. But who is she now? The girl who used to love him, a yakuza slave, or a deadly black witch? With a smart-mouthed magical house cat as his ally, he must protect her from other Hunter-Seekers sent to kill her until he can learn the truth of her allegiance. And not only that, if he can't stop her from stealing a powerful magical relic, the Black Lotus Clan will launch a bloodbath in Shinjuku's streets. Tokyo Blood Magic brings you ninja sorcerers, femme fatales, savage monsters, and martial arts action. Views: 186
A fantasy epic of freedom and empire, gods and monsters, love, loyalty, honour, and betrayal, from the acclaimed author of GODBLIND. For generations, the forests of Ixachipan have echoed with the clash of weapons, as nation after nation has fallen to the Empire of Songs – and to the unending, magical music that binds its people together. Now, only two free tribes remain. The Empire is not their only enemy. Monstrous, scaled predators lurk in rivers and streams, with a deadly music of their own. As battle looms, fighters on both sides must decide how far they will go for their beliefs and for the ones they love – a veteran general seeks peace through war, a warrior and a shaman set out to understand their enemies, and an ambitious noble tries to bend ancient magic to her will. Views: 186
Bosshole (ˈbȯs - ˈhōl )-noun1. A person who turns into a massive jerk ten seconds after being made supervisor.2. An employer completely devoid of empathy or concern for anyone else.3. A manager with whom you often disagree.Also see: jerk boss, a$$hole, egomaniacDo you know the one thing you should never do at work?Your boss.Sadly, following that particular piece of advice is much easier said than done.Ronan Maxwell is hands down the sexiest man I've ever met. He's also the pushiest, most demanding, and most arrogant S.O.B. on the planet. And even though I can't stand him, I never stop wondering how his ridiculously pretty mouth would feel against my skin. Or whether or not that bulge in his pants is as impressive as it seems.For two years, I had it under control. But then one late night, all that changed. Now that I know firsthand how electrifying his touch can be, I want him more than ever. And the longer we continue this twisted relationship, the softer my heart gets. I have no idea what the future holds, but one thing I know for sure—this man has the power to break my heart.And that's one thing I can never let happen.*Billionaire Bosshole is the third installment in the Bedding the Billionaire world. It is a full-length interconnected standalone novel. Views: 186
The war isn't going well.In five years of heavy fighting, humanity and its alien allies have steadily been pushed back towards Earth, towards the very heart of humanity itself. The virus is steadily wearing the defences down, mounting campaign after campaign to infect and enslave every other alien race. The only hope rests with newer and better weapons, with technology that may turn the tide, but can the weapons and starships be deployed in time?HMS Lion and HMS Unicorn are two new ships, designed to take the war to the enemy and tip the balance of power in humanity's favour. But with untested technology, clashes between their commanding officers and trouble below decks, they may find themselves facing more than they can handle ...... And the odds of coming home are very low. Views: 186
IN THIS WORLD, PERFECTION IS EVERYTHING 'Devastating and brilliant' Woman & Home 'Clever, thought-provoking, beautifully written and terrifyingly believable' Alice Feeney 'Shocking . . . A powerful tale' Cosmopolitan 'Timely, tense and frighteningly plausible' Kia Abdullah Elena Fairchild is a teacher at one of the state's new elite schools. Her daughters are exactly like her: beautiful, ambitious, and perfect. A good thing, since the recent mandate that's swept the country is all about perfection. Now everyone must undergo routine tests for their quotient, Q, and any children who don't measure up are placed into new government schools. Instead, teachers can focus on the gifted. Elena tells herself it's not about eugenics, not really, but when one of her daughters scores lower than expected and is taken away, she intentionally fails her own test to go with her. But what Elena discovers is far more terrifying than she ever imagined... What readers are saying about Q 'To everyone... Views: 186
