Believable characters and situations' (Amazon US) 'Both a spy story, a sci-fi masterpiece as well as a thriller full of suspense and intrigue, the story rockets on ever forward with twists and turns.' (Amazon UK) 'This read like the golden age stuff I treasured as a youth, Arthur C. Clarke and co. have a worthy heir in Sedgwick. As much a spy adventure as a space caper, this story has plot and intrigue, and gripped me like nothing else in ages. I tore through it in very short time, and plan to re-read before long.' (Amazon UK) NOTE: This is the first of a two book series Description: Six years after its launch in 2050, Dr Aidan Lemaie makes a stunning discovery with the Helios space telescope array. The Helios array has, for the first time, made the surface features of exoplanets visible to human eyes. Green forests, mountain ranges and blue oceans all seem to be visible on Avendano-185f, ‘only’ fifteen light-years away. The find is hailed as the saviour of a languishing Earth, locked in the same old cycle of war, poverty and overpopulation that it always has been. But the potential second-Earth would take at least 150 years to reach using the best conventional propulsion methods. Then another 15 years for any message of what is found to reach Earth. Only recently has the Western Global Alliance unveiled the experimental technology that might bridge the fifteen light-year distance across interstellar space. The Faster-Than-Light drive is a revolutionary technology with origins steeped in mystery - it seems at least half a century ahead of its time. Although experimental and imperfect, the technology is of unparalleled strategic value and Russian spymaster, Sergei Bekov, will stop at nothing to acquire it. His beautiful, deep cover agent, Dasha Morozova, has infiltrated the lives of the people heading the project. Will her attempts to mercilessly betray them succeed and further her repressive regime’s cause? Meanwhile Yau Min, an eccentric former-SETI scientist, struggles for recognition. He wonders why the transmissions, that he thinks came from the Avendano system, went on for many years then mysteriously fell silent. What caused the signals and what made them stop? Should humanity set off for the promise of a new world, to provide a fresh start for the people of a crowded, ravished Earth? Is it a pristine second-Earth or a post-apocalyptic nightmare? Is there an intelligent civilization or will humankind become the apex species unopposed? The new space race is on and the rewards in land and resources could be huge - but so could be the risks. Astrobiologist, Professor Ken Hawkins, senses a trap that could doom humankind - but the human desire to explore is irresistible. How will the actions of Captain Chris Buick and his Special Space Service squad change the course of history forever? With their motto Fortitude in Stellis - ‘Bravery Among the Stars’ have they got what it takes to protect all they have ever known and loved on Earth? Immerse yourself in a future world of discovery, espionage and struggle in this stimulating epic tale. As the intelligent, interwoven plot unfolds to reveal the shocking truth about humanity’s future, you will find yourself hooked until its thrilling conclusion. Who will like this novel? - Readers who enjoy the fusion of hard sci-fi with political, military and espionage elements.

    She makes her way to Simpson Springs in Utah's west desert, and there finds help from a most unlikely family. The girl's first contact is with an old man who names the girl Jane. Jane knows nothing of the society she is entering, but her special powers let her know who she can trust. When Jane meets the old man's fourteen-year-old grandson, she discerns a kindred spirit. The problem is, the government scientists want Jane back in their lab, and Jane doesn't want to go back.

    Two missions that must be fulfilled by any means. But at what price? In a distant galaxy, under twin suns and a purple sky, a team of Earth scientists explores a jungle planet hopeful they have at last found a suitable new home for their people. Set upon by aliens they soon learn these warriors aren't quite what they seem. They have a mission of their own and the female scientists who are remarkably like them, are much too tempting to ignore. Whisked away to a far-off world, the Odyssey's crew find themselves mated to these powerful men. Expected to comply with the rules of both an old-fashioned and yet surprisingly advanced society, the women struggle with their new roles by testing limits, denying their fates, and ultimately escaping. Brought together again through an interstellar treaty, both the scientists and the warriors must face down the challenges of integrating their two differently-minded societies. Can there be a solution to the ill-fated futures of both Earth and Primaria?

     I knew Rhett could take care of himself. After all, he’s hotter than hell and a shifter himself. But he’s my partner and when his wife divorces him while undercover, I know something’s up. And I intend to find out what—even if that means risking everything to do it. I couldn’t have counted on his devotion to me or the risk it would put us both under when he came searching for answers of his own. In the end, it will be a matter of who’s more important to my sexy, heartbroken partner—his ex or his mate. This box set includes: Rookie Shift Undercover Shift Stolen Shift Last Shift Author's Note: This is a collection of stand alone HEA stories intended for 18

    However, nothing good comes without a price. Will learns that with the good, comes the bad. How much is Will prepared to pay for the answers that he seeks?

    Join Fleet Intelligence officers Jason McKay and Shannon Stark as they and their special operations team as they confront a ruthless, enigmatic enemy that threatens the very survival of the human Republic. As the story continues through the three books, they begin to wonder if the biggest threat to their interstellar civilization comes from without...or within.

    The Barren, windswept interior of the Antarctic plateau was lifeless--or so the expedition from Miskatonic University thought. Then they found the strange fossils of unheard-of creatures...and the carved stones tens of millions of years old...and, finally, the mind-blasting terror of the City of the Old Ones. Three additional strange tales, written as only H.P. Lovecraft can write, are also included in this macabre collection of the strange and the weird.Table of Contents:At the Mountains of Madness • [Cthulhu Mythos] • (1936) • novel by H. P. Lovecraft The Dreams in the Witch-House • [Cthulhu Mythos] • (1933) • novelette by H. P. Lovecraft The Shunned House • (1928) • novelette by H. P. Lovecraft The Statement of Randolph Carter • [Randolph Carter] • (1920) • shortstory by H. P. Lovecraft

    It was love at first sight with Blaine. I knew he was the one when I freed him and his dragon brothers. The way I crave his touch is unlike anything I’ve ever wanted. Blaine makes me whole. But he’s got enemies that are after my life now. I saved him once. Now, he wouldn’t let anyone lay a finger on me. I’m his to protect… and his to claim. Nathanial I’ve waited for her for more than a century. Sarah is my second chance at love and I’m not about to let her go. I was shattered when the wolves killed my woman a hundred years ago. But Sarah’s soul has healed me. I’m drawn to her in a way that seems unreal. But the ghosts of my past still linger. I’ll have to overcome countless dangers for her. She’s the one for me… and I’ll do whatever it takes to make her mine. Bennet She’s the enemy… I’m not supposed to want her. A dragon and a werewolf would be disastrous together. But my blood boils when her family tries to force her to be with another wolf. I’ll save Mary from such a fate. Her hypnotic eyes and supple skin is all I ever think about. My life would be worthless without her in it. But she needs to trust me… and let me protect her. Will she let me risk my life for her sake? Or will her love for me come in the way of our future together? Ricktor I thought she was dead… but fate has given us a second chance. Finding Marina alive felt like a surreal dream. It also brought me back to life… and gave birth to fears. She’s a feisty dragon. Independent, smart, and gorgeous. But I still consider it my job to protect her. I can’t let anyone snatch her away from me again. I’ll keep her out of harm’s way… even if that means risking her love for me. Trevor My enemies think they can use her to get to me. They don’t know who they’re messing with. She isn’t aware of the power she possesses as a witch. And she makes my inner dragon lose control to no extent. My love for her is known. I need to look out for her… to keep her away from danger. Her journey awaits her. So do her powers. Even if those powers are a threat to me. We’re meant to be together… as family. And I’d do anything to protect mine. This is a steamy paranormal shifter fantasy romance series with a HEA and no cliffhangers. Fans of Terry Bolryder, T.S. Joyce, Candace Ayers, Zoe Chant and Harmony Raines will like this shifter series.

    And after one disastrous morning, she wishes that her life was like those portrayed in her favorite channel's Christmas romances. A place where everything and everyone is perfect. But Mary soon learns that she needs to be careful of what she wishes for.

    As the story begins, Leeds and his 'aspects' are drawn into the search for the missing Balubal Razon, inventor of a camera whose astonishing properties could alter our understanding of human history and change the very structure of society"--From publisher's description

    One heart-pounding series.Get lost in the fiery, action-packed pages of the Special Ops Shifters: Dallas Force series, now available as a complete collection! These rock-hard alpha shifters will stop at nothing to protect their mates, no matter what dangerous missions they face.If you like swoonworthy shifter tales with powerful soldiers, camaraderie, strong and sassy heroines, action and adventure, and an adorable baby she-cub, you'll fall in love with the Special Ops Shifters: Dallas Force series.AshAfter retiring from the Delta Force, I'm more than ready to settle down.I've got my eye on a ranch in Alaska, where I'll have the freedom to unleash my pent-up polar bear at will.But my inner beast knows life up north will be a lonely one without a mate.When the Special Ops Shifter Force asks me to enlist in their new Dallas unit, curiosity gets the best of me and I rethink my plans.Being deployed on a covert mission to Antarctica wasn't something I expected.Neither was finding a dragoness who captivated my bear the moment we met.LaneMy flight and I relocated to the tranquility of Antarctica years ago.But as one of the few dragons in existence, I don't know if I'll ever find my fated in a place so remote.Our serenity is shattered when the military infiltrates, quickly turning our home into a prison for experimentation.But little do I know the rebel who claims he's come to help might also rescue my heart.Can I trust my so-called savior, or is this the end for me and my clan?Read Rescued by the Soldier Bear and the following stories in this sizzling shifter romance box set: Rescued by the Soldier BearProtected by the Soldier TigerFated to the Soldier FoxBaby for the Soldier CougarSteamy shifter love scenes and HEAs inside! No cheating or cliffhangers in these standalone stories. Readers 18+.

    But when she has a vision on the eve of her thirtieth birthday, she decides to track down her long-lost family in the sleepy town of Mount Hazel to discover if she's going insane. To Sam's shock, she discovers the legacy she inherited--a legacy of magic--is more exciting and dangerous than she ever could have imagined.The Haunting of Hadleigh EstateAn unsolved case in a small town that has gone too far. A young couple moves into their dream home only to find a dark presence lurking from within. For Cassie and James, the small town of Playa del Sol seems too good to be true. But they soon experience terrifying supernatural encounters tied to the deadly secrets of an unsolved mass murder. Can they solve the mystery in time? Or will they face the same doomed fate as the tenants who came before them?

    Experience the horror of Tade Thompson's The Murders of Molly Southbourne.The rule is simple: don't bleed.For as long as Molly Southbourne can remember, she's been watching herself die. Whenever she bleeds, another molly is born, identical to her in every way and intent on her destruction.Molly knows every way to kill herself, but she also knows that as long as she survives she'll be hunted. No matter how well she follows the rules, eventually the mollys will find her. Can Molly find a way to stop the tide of blood, or will she meet her end at the hand of a girl who looks just like her?

     They didn't expect actual mermaids.  They certainly didn't expect those mermaids to have teeth. This is the story of the Atargatis, lost at sea with all hands.  Some have called it a hoax; others have called it a maritime tragedy.  Whatever the truth may be, it will only be found below the bathypelagic zone in the Mariana Trench…and the depths are very good at keeping secrets.

    A haunted mansion. A haunted woman. Three unforgettable tales of terror. THE HARROWINGFive troubled college students left alone on their isolated campus over the long Thanksgiving break confront their own demons and a mysterious presence... that may or may not be real.Nominated for Bram Stoker and Anthony Awards for Best First Novel"Poltergeist meets The Breakfast Club as five college students tangle with an ancient evil presence." - Kirkus Reviews"Absolutely gripping... it is easy to imagine this as a film. Once started, you won't want to stop reading." - The London TimesTHE UNSEEN"A creepy haunted house, reports of a 40-year-old poltergeist investigation, and a young researcher trying to rebuild her life take the "publish or perish" initiative for college professors to a terrifying new level in this spine-tingling story that has every indication of becoming a horror classic. Based on the famous Rhine ESP experiments at the Duke University parapsychology department that collapsed in the 1960s, this is a chillingly dark look into the unknown." —Romantic Times Book ReviewBOOK OF SHADOWSA cynical Boston homicide detective and a mysterious witch from Salem must join forces in a race to solve a series of satanic killings."A wonderfully dark thriller with amazing 'Is-it-isn't-it?' suspense throughout." — Lee Child-----------------------------------------