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The Kate Shugak Novels, Vol 2


Dana Stabenow - 2012
    They've been having some serious problems with the white stuff—not snow, but cocaine—and their highly-paid, isolated, somewhat stir-crazy employees have been overdosing at an alarming rate. Kate's job is to identify the dealer and staunch the flow before more people die. It's never that simple, of course.In Play with Fire, Kate and friends stumble across a naked, decaying corpse in the woods. Judged death by misadventure by the Troopers, Kate's sense of justice demands that she launch her own investigation, leading her to ask some very uncomfortable questions of a frontier faith community. Questions that might drive someone to kill…again.In Blood Will Tell, Kate is forced to involve herself in Native politics, attending the annual Federation convention in Anchorage and investigating the deaths of several board members. Opposition to a new development project seems to have been the link tying the victims together, but when Kate poses the question that all detective work begins with—cui bono?—she finds there are more suspects on the list than not.Also included: the two Kate Shugak short stories, "Wreck Rights" and "Cherchez la Femme."

Badge, Book, and Candle


Max Gladstone - 2015
    Detective Sal Brooks is a survivor. Abruptly thrust into the battle between nefarious forces trying to unleash this power onto the world and those trying to stop them, she joins a Vatican-backed black-ops anti-magic squad: Team Three of the Societas Librorum Occultorum. Together they stand between humanity and magical apocalypse. Some call them Bookburners. They don’t like the label. Chapter 1: Badge, Book, and CandleNYPD Detective Sal Brooks is no rookie—but even the most hardened cop would think twice when they see their brother open a book and become…well…something entirely not their brother. When her attempts to solve the case cross paths with a mysterious team led by a priest, she starts to realize that the world is far more than what is seems, and, just maybe, magic is real—and hungry. Thus begins the 16-part serial, Bookburners, presented by Serial Box. From a team of writers, this collaborative effort will unfold an epic urban fantasy narrative across an entire season in weekly installments. Follow along as Sal learns the life changing lesson: some books have teeth. To learn more about Bookburners and find out how you can read the whole serial, check out SerialBox.com.

The Tawny Man Trilogy Books 2 & 3: The Golden Fool / Fool's Fate


Robin Hobb - 2013
    R. MartinFitz has succeeded in rescuing Prince Dutiful from the clutches of the Piebald rebels, and has returned with him to Buckkeep castle. With Dutiful safe again, Queen Kettricken can proceed with plans to marry him to the Outislander princess, Elliania.However, with tensions building among the peoples of the Six Duchies over Kettricken’s tolerance of the Wittted, even Buckkeep is no longer safe. A reluctant Fitz is assigned to protect the young prince, and also train him in the Skill, and in doing so he finally makes contact not only with his estranged daughter, Nettle, but with someone in Buckkeep who may possess a greater Skill talent even than Fitz. And who may represent a terrible threat to the Farseers.Continue the adventure with books two and three of Robin Hobb’s enchanting Tawny Man Trilogy.Bundle includes The Golden Fool (book two) and The Fool’s Fate (book three).

Sorcerer's Luck


Katharine Kerr - 2013
    Some she keeps from herself, like her mysterious talent for sorcery. Some she knows too well, like the rare disease that threatens to kill her-or someone else. When she meets Tor Thorlaksson, a sorcerer and runemaster, he seems to offer an escape from her deadly problems. But he knows secrets about them both, and these could turn her world upside-down.

Daniel Silva's Gabriel Allon Collection, Books 11 - 13: Portrait of a Spy / The Fallen Angel / The English Girl


Daniel Silva - 2014
    From #1 New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva come books 11-13 in his beloved Gabriel Allon series: Portrait of a Spy, The Fallen Angel, and The English Girl.

Oliver's Wishes


Cory Gaffner - 2018
     Last week I had an IQ so low that I sometimes forgot how to get home, and could barely stumble through sentences. This week I am the owner of the most advanced space station in the known universe and I wield powers that can alter reality itself. If I have the energy that my power is dependent upon... You see I get more energy every day, it's a set amount. I can stockpile it or burn it all up on one giant "upgrade" as I like to call it. This power comes from one of the wishes I made, yes, on a magical genie's lamp. I know that sounds crazy. So what do a Viking woman from 800AD, a U.S. Army combat veteran, and a fat gaming nerd have in common? Well, they're my team, and if I can save up enough energy I can use my new power to give them superpowers of their own. That's the plan at least. The problem with my plan is that I have some shadow organization looking for me. They'll kill me, my family, my friends, and everyone I have ever loved to get the lamp. What do they want? As far as I can tell they want to rewrite our universe into some kind of communist paradise where freewill comes second to safety and the government. I have to find some way to keep the lamp from the organization going after it that involves more than just hiding up in my space station. I refuse to be a hermit coward. I also have an ingrained need to help people, and now I have the power to do that. I have more resources at my disposal than any law enforcement agency on earth, and a team of people willing to help me. I want to be a hero, but I have no idea what I'm doing. Did I mention I was a barely functioning idiot last week? Content Warning: This book contains foul language, mild gore, and fictional politics.

Weather Warden Collection


Rachel Caine - 2003
    

The Loom of Thessaly


David Brin - 2011
    Who guides our fate? And can we ever hope to wrest control for ourselves? In this novella, "The Loom of Thessaly" , classical mythology merges with impudent modern spirit into a science fiction legend that speculates upon the nature of reality.

Alison Brownstone Omnibus #2 (Books 9-15): A Brownstone Response, A Brownstone Solution, Keep Your Enemies Closer, Rise Up, Dark Reunion, Drow Conqueror, Drow Triumphant


Judith Berens - 2020
    But Alison and her team know better. Trouble’s always coming for a Brownstone. Good thing she has an answer for them. Brownstone Security’s reputation is spreading, which means more jobs for the growing team. But more money means more mayhem looking for them. Can the team dig deeper and pull out another win? A Brownstone Solution: What could be harder for Alison than hunting magical beasties? Meeting Mason’s parents. Now she knows what Mason felt like meeting her father. Well, that was James Brownstone, so… maybe not.No time to ponder impressing the parents anyway – she has other issues to deal with.And an unknown person has reached out to Tahir and Hana about Omni’s owner. Something smells a bit fishy about the whole situation – and it’s not Omni being a fish. Keep Your Enemies Closer: Alison bloodied the Tapestry, but has she defeated them? With her foes operating under the radar, Alison thinks she has time, but when the mysterious magic-enhancing drug Ultimate arrives in Seattle, she is faced with a shocking conspiracy that might reach from Las Vegas to Seattle. Sadistic wizards willing to experiment are flocking to town. Rise Up: It’s hard to plan a wedding when the bad guys just won’t take a hint. Invite only… Brownstone Security is hired for what should be a relatively simple job. Nothing about the job is as it seems and Alison ends up working with the FBI’s first witch on the case. Dark Reunion: Sometimes even a Brownstone needs to get away from it all. Did the bad guys not get the memo? Alison Brownstone is on vacation. Do not disturb. Oh they disturbed.But when your mom is Shay Carson and she makes two requests of you, you take them seriously. 1. Go on a father-daughter bounty hunt. 2. Go on vacation. How can Alison say no? She can’t.Two Brownstone’s on a bounty. That dude’s going down hard. It’s not like Seattle will burn down because Alison isn’t there, right? Drow Conqueror: Alison Brownstone is a Drow Princess with no ordinary powers. Time to remind a few people just what that means. Kick ass, don’t bother taking names. Alison is in Mongolia to rescue Mr. D’s nephew, but things aren’t adding up. Are the other Drow trying to off Alison and her team to secure their succession? Drow Triumphant: It’s the beginning of the end. The other Drow princess and queen just don’t know it… yet. It’s business as usual for Brownstone Security. Drow threats or not, they still have work to do.

Robert Jordan's New Spring #1


Chuck Dixon
    However, while war among men boils forth, the Dark One once again grows powerful, and his minions begin to cast a wicked shadow over the land. New Spring is a graphical adaptation of the best-selling prequel to Robert Jordan's acclaimed fantasy series, The Wheel of Time!

Wish Quartet: The Complete Series


Elise Kova - 2019
    But that’s when her magical career got interesting… 1300+ pages of pulse-pounding paranormal romance! Josephina Espinosa can’t resist the thrill of a risky job. But when the young hacker’s last gig ends in a shootout, she’s shocked to discover a second life emerge after her dying breath. Erased from her loved ones’ memories and cast into a mythical dimension, she wrestles with the devastating powers awakening within.Recruited by a mysterious society, she finds an outlet for her supernatural abilities in making mortals’ wishes come true. Despite her sexy new superior’s calm demeanor and guiding hand, Jo’s suspicion drives her to rummage through the organization for dirt. She never expects to dig up secrets from her own past…Can Jo stay alive in a world of mystical forces or will her rebirth end before it even begins?Wish Quartet: The Complete Series contains four full-length books and one prequel novella in the intriguing Age of Magic: Wish Quartet paranormal romance series. If you like bold heroines, slow-burning attraction, and forgotten gods, then you’ll love Elise Kova’s page-turning saga. Buy Wish Quartet: The Complete Series to enter a breathtaking realm today! "I could not for the life of me put this book down... Society of Wishes is an absolutely amazing story and concept and I loved every minute of it."- Book Nerd, Amazon Reviewer  ★★★★★“This is the beginning of a thrilling new series of mystery, love and forgoten gods”- Hristina, Amazon Reviewer  ★★★★★"I LOVE every single side character. All of them... I can't recommend this book enough. 5 stars all the way."- Amanda, Goodreads Reviewer  ★★★★★"Wow, the best book I have read in a decade! I can’t wait to read book two!"- usalienhunter, Amazon Reviewer  ★★★★★"This is nothing like any other urban fantasy novels out there."- beautyguise, Goodreads Reviewer  ★★★★★ What are you waiting for? Scroll back up, hit buy now, and dive into the magical world of the Wish Quartet.

The Collected Works of Edgar Rice Burroughs: 30 Books & Stories


Edgar Rice Burroughs - 2009
    

Never Submit / Never Surrender / Forever Defend / Might Makes Right / Ahead Full / Capture Death / Life Goes On


Michael Anderle - 2019
    Not one bit. He has a secret he has been hiding, and those sneaky Aliens in space find out what it is, and turn it against him. Never Surrender Bethany Anne and those in the Etheric Empire have conquered the Aliens who would conquer Earth.However, there are a few that do not appreciate the new rules.  Dealing with insurrectionists down on the planet, or with a large military rebellion coming from another system, Bethany Anne and team are ready and willing to give everyone a piece of their mind. Forever Defend Some forget why she was called the Queen Bitch. Not Anymore. Bethany Anne is going stir crazy after more than a decade of having to be 'The Empress.' Now, her advisors have to deal with an Empress who is determined to be on the front line.The Ixtali's come to the Etheric Empire, hat in hand.The Skaine are able to finally get Ranger Tabitha's group right were their missiles can attack. The problem is, who is sucking whom into a trap? Might Makes Right The Leath are fighting for their Gods, but Bethany Anne is fighting for freedom. Then, the Leath make a very fatal mistake. On another planet, the Leath dishonor the Etheric Empire's warriors and Bethany Anne unleashes her new avatar and there will be hell to pay. For those that believe Might Makes Right, Bethany Anne is about to explain how that can be so, so wrong. Ahead Full The Kurtherian's which rule the Leath have made a fatal mistake.Their prime intelligence officer finds what they have done in his past.Other people have made moves against the Queen Bitch's people, and she sends Baba Yaga after them.Bethany Anne goes Ahead Full on taking out enemies of the Empire, while Ranger Tabitha helps uncover a Skaine effort and brings the Bitch's themselves to help clean up the mess. Capture Death Baba Yaga has taken over and no one knows if Bethany Anne will ever come back.Beaten on the crucible, Bethany Anne decided she will bring justice to the Kurtherian's that tortured the Leath and her people, personally.The problem? She releases Baba Yaga who has now taken control.Even ADAM and TOM aren't sure they can help their friend. Life Goes On It is finished... Sweat dripping off her brow as the threads started long ago start to fuse together.

Anywhere But Here


Brian Francis Slattery - 2015
    In this episode we meet the rest of the team and get a tour of the Black Archives (pro tip: don’t touch anything), before being whisked off on Sal’s first mission: investigate a magical disturbance in the heart of Madrid, Spain. There they find a breathing apartment door, little girls being held hostage, and some furniture that is far too alive for good taste. First days on the job are never easy…This episode is brought to you by team-writer Brian Francis Slattery and trips down a rabbit hole (or rather, through an apartment door) into some thoroughly New Weird territory. Fans of Vandermeer’s Southern Reach trilogy will find much to enjoy.Anywhere but Here continues the 16-part Serial, Bookburners, presented by Serial Box. From a team of writers, this collaborative effort unfolds an epic urban fantasy narrative across an entire season in weekly installments. Follow along as Sal learns the life changing lesson: some books have teeth. To learn more about Bookburners and find out how you can read the whole serial, check out SerialBox.com.

The Guns of Navarone/Force 10 from Navarone


Alistair MacLean - 2000
    This is edge-of-the-seat, page-turning reading.