word count: 95,000THE SAVAGE BLOOD:Matthew and Bracus of the Band travel alongside eighteen-year old queen, Clara Williamson, as she journeys to the sea to unlock the puzzle of her lineage.Trouble strikes when the fragment absorbs Prince Frederic and undertake plans that involve Clara and her home sphere in a dangerous scheme of coercion.It isn't long before Clara discovers the Guardians terrible secret through horrible circumstances she must escape from.Can Clara protect herself from her own destiny?App. word count: 85,000THE SAVAGE PRINCIPLE:King Raymond is betrothed to Princess Ada of a neighboring sphere in an arranged match not of his choosing. Travelers from a parallel world have bargained to save the future of his people and he cannot refuse their offer.Raymond does not believe that an alliance with the savages would result in a life-altering experience. He soon finds himself overwhelmed when an entanglement of emotion and love conspire to undermine his vow in the most unlikely place.Rowenna, warrior female of the Band, is a much sought-after female select. When her kin agree to an offer that will unite the races of their future, they do not realize what the sacrifice will cost her.Can the two peoples of separate societies survive the prejudicial position that has been hoisted on them? Will their sacrifice afford a future of liberty, or will heartbreak be the only consequence of their love?App. word count: 30,000

    As twelve-year-olds struggling to survive in two very different worlds within the Republic’s stronghold, June was starting her first day of school at Drake University as the youngest cadet ever admitted, and Day was fighting for food on the streets of the Lake sector. LIFE BEFORE LEGEND contains two original stories written by Marie Lu that give readers a sneak peek into the lives of their favorite characters in a thrilling new context.

    One robot. One dog. And a strange alien rock. Can they save the universe?Life's not going as planned on Earth Prime. Wil's lost his job, his living quarters, and the love of his life. Now all he wants is to get as far away as possible from his problems.But like the saying goes, you can't run away from yourself.He takes a sub-level military job as a night watchman patrolling the farthest end of the galaxy. He sits, watches, and waits. Alone, except for a robot and a contraband dog. Nothing ever happens at the farthest reach of the universe.Until it does.What starts out as an escape from life ends up thrusting Wil into the middle of war, an alien invasion, and an encounter with a mysterious lifeform as powerful as a God.Click and teleport to Outpost Omega!

    After 178 minutes she came back as a Reboot: stronger, faster, able to heal, and less emotional. The longer Reboots are dead, the less human they are when they return. Wren 178 is the deadliest Reboot in the Republic of Texas. Now seventeen years old, she serves as a soldier for HARC (Human Advancement and Repopulation Corporation).Wren’s favorite part of the job is training new Reboots, but her latest newbie is the worst she’s ever seen. As a 22, Callum Reyes is practically human. His reflexes are too slow, he’s always asking questions, and his ever-present smile is freaking her out. Yet there’s something about him she can’t ignore. When Callum refuses to follow an order, Wren is given one last chance to get him in line—or she’ll have to eliminate him. Wren has never disobeyed before and knows if she does, she’ll be eliminated, too. But she has also never felt as alive as she does around Callum.The perfect soldier is done taking orders.

    These towering barriers keep the Deadlands creatures at bay, but the monsters move higher into the peaks every year. More and more, they breach the defenses of the Lowlands while the Highlands rest easy. A swarm overruns the walls and wreaks utter devastation on the Lowlands. Charles, the old tinker, suspects the attack may not be natural. With help from Jacob's closest friend, Alice, and Samuel, one of the city's elite spider knights, Jacob and Charles will uncover a terrible darkness at the heart of their city.

    College beckons, as does her dream of becoming an engineer. On an early evening walk, her cocker spaniel charges into the woods on the other side of the pond. Aimee trails after him, and in the stillness of that forest the unthinkable happens. She becomes paralyzed and watches in horror as her hands vanish before her eyes. Waking to the sound of voices, Aimee realizes that she has been kidnapped. Little does she know how far away from home she is, though. In an attempt to flee her captors, she launches from their confines only to freeze at the view outside the window. The sky is black and filled with stars, and in the distance is a familiar blue globe. The planet Earth. A group of humans forced to flee their planet after an epidemic destroyed their civilization now travel the galaxies in search of an antidote. Retrieving samples of plant life from every solar system, on this occasion Aimee was accidentally seized instead. Aimee must learn to avoid the advances of an awkward young scientist who seems intent on dissecting her, as her own fascination turns to the exotic young warrior, Zak. Having fallen in love with Zak, she is now torn with the decision to return to Earth or live beyond the stars.

    They fly at the edges of Alliance space, surveying new systems far from the problems that brought them all together. Some are former military, while others have more colorful pasts. Everyone aboard the Fallen Angel has a reason for staying on the fringes. It's a good life, but a chance discovery will change everything. Confronted by an enemy powerful enough to threaten all of human civilization, Grant and his crew are forced to choose between confinement or joining the Ghost Fleet, a hidden network of ships recruited and run by the Alliance Navy. Faced with an existential danger, Grant will lead his team into the far reaches of unknown space to keep the brewing conflict from exploding into all-out war.

    Determined to figure out why she has an element she shouldn’t have, her parents take her to a secluded island to keep her safe from anyone who might want to experiment on her. There she meets Noah, a boy who seems to know a lot about her elements. As he introduces her to a group of a new kind of elementals who are more powerful than anyone could have imagined, she doesn’t know if she can trust them, especially because the group’s leader, Jaiden, has an extremely dangerous ability. But when her parents get kidnapped by a mysterious man, she has no choice but to turn to Noah and Jaiden for help.

    A deadly virus unleashed. The fate of mankind hangs in the balance... In a near future devastated by famine and disease, the United States balances on the cusp of collapse. When terrorists hijack a lavish cruise ship, wealthy Amelia Black is forced into hiding with Gabriel Rivera, an enigmatic stranger with a dangerous secret. He's her only hope--if she can trust him. Despite their overwhelming differences--and the killers hunting them--the pair must form an unlikely alliance to survive. As the lines between enemies and allies blur, they uncover a new catastrophic threat: a world-ending bioweapon hidden on the ship. What starts out as a single, terrifying incident will soon evolve into a race to save mankind from an extinction-level event... With hundreds of five-star reviews, thousands of sales, and millions of pages read, this explosive post-apocalyptic series features compelling characters, fast-paced dystopian action, and ripped-from-the-headlines twists. *Rated PG-13 for mild language and moderate violence.* The complete Last Sanctuary series: Rising Storm Falling Stars Burning Skies Breaking World Raging Light Praise for The Last Sanctuary series: "The best book I've read in years! I couldn't decide if I was more thrilled with the well-crafted plot or the depth and breadth of the characters!" -Amazon reviewer ★★★★★ "If you like your dystopia served with a side of infectious, deadly illness, this series is the one for you!" -Goodreads reviewer ★★★★★ "Great characters, excellent world-building, scary plot. Hits all the right spots of family, friendship, and danger. This collection has it all!" -Amazon reviewer ★★★★★ "This is one non-stop, nerve-wracking, spine-tingling thriller that holds your attention from start to finish!" -Amazon reviewer ★★★★★ "A ship, social classes, deep players, pirates and shoot 'em ups. Does not get any better than this. Would have given this series 10 stars if possible." -Amazon reviewer ★★★★★ "This series has everything I love: complex characters with realistic motivations, heart-stopping action and suspense, and insights into the human heart." -Amazon reviewer ★★★★★ "Incredibly complex, flawed characters separate this work of sci-fi from all others I've read. Highly recommend!" -Goodreads reviewer ★★★★★ "A lot of action, violence, and drama wrapped up in a great story. Riveting focus and great detail." -Amazon reviewer ★★★★★ "I didn't turn on Netflix the entire 3 days I read this book!" -Amazon reviewer ★★★★★ "If you read one novel this year, make it this one." -Shaun L. Griffiths, author of the Changing Times trilogy ★★★★★ "Read this series for an exciting, page-turning dystopian tale!" -Becky Fleetwood, author of Chroma ★★★★★ "A little science fiction, a little romance, and a whole lot of action!"-Amazon reviewer ★★★★★ &qu

    Can Terry Henry Walton, enhanced as he is, help bring civilization back as he seeks to atone for previous actions? By protecting and nurturing the ones with the knowledge. Terry Henry Walton begins building his Force de Guerre, a paramilitary group that will secure this new world from those who would take and destroy. When the enemies of peace appear before the FDG is ready, Terry partners with a werewolf to fight a battle that he must win. Set in the Kurtherian Gambit Universe, Nomad Found begins the Terry Henry Walton Chronicles, the time between the WWDE and the return of Michael to earth. ** As noted in other series set in the Kurtherian Universe, there IS cursing in this book, occasionally, it's funny, too. ** Kurtherian Gambit Series Titles Include: Death Becomes Her The Kurtherian Gambit 01 Queen Bitch The Kurtherian Gambit 02 Love Lost The Kurtherian Gambit 03 Bite This The Kurtherian Gambit 04 Never Forsaken The Kurtherian Gambit 05 Under My Heel The Kurtherian Gambit 06 Kneel Or Die The Kurtherian Gambit 07 We Will Build The Kurtherian Gambit 08 It's Hell To Choose The Kurtherian Gambit 09 Release The Dogs Of War The Kurtherian Gambit 10 Sued For Peace The Kurtherian Gambit 11 We Have Contact The Kurtherian Gambit 12 FUTURE (21 books planned) My Rides A Bitch The Kurtherian Gambit 13 Don't Cross This Line The Kurtherian Gambit 14 **Future Series** The Dark Messiah - Michael's Return The Second Dark Ages 01 Winter 2016/2017 SHORT STORIES Frank Kurns Stories of the Unknownworld 01 You Don't Mess with John's Cousin (read before TKG08) Frank Kurns Stories of the Unknownworld 02 Bitch's Night Out (read before TKG10) The Boris Chronicles With Paul C. Middleton Evacuation (Out) Retaliation (Out) Revelation Oct 2016 Restitution TBD Anthologies Glimpse Honor in Death (Michael's First Few Days) See on Amazon: kurtherianbooks.com/Glimpse_Amazon_US Beyond the Stars: At Galaxy's Edge Tabitha's Vacation See on Amazon: kurtherianbooks.com/Beyond_Stars_Amaz...

    Complications arise when a US Marine veteran's account of the war challenges Levine's beliefs, forcing the historian to decipher between propaganda and history.

    Due to toxic air, life expectancies are so low the only way the tribe can survive is by forcing women to procreate when they turn sixteen and every three years thereafter. It is their duty as Bearers.Fifteen-year-old Siena is a Youngling, soon to be a Bearer, when she starts hearing rumors of another tribe of all women, called the Wild Ones. They are known to kidnap Youngling girls before the Call, the ceremony in which Bearers are given a husband with whom to bear children with. As the desert sands run out on her life's hourglass, Siena must uncover the truth about the Wild Ones while untangling the web of lies and deceit her father has masterfully spun.

    But when tourists start dying under suspicious circumstances, she never imagines that the biggest battle she’d have to fight is within her own department. That is, until her friend, Dominic Burel, and the FBI Task Force he’s a part of, prove she’s right to be concerned.As an FBI agent and former PJ with the elite Air Force Pararescue Unit, Dominic Burel has been happy to move through life solely focused on work. But when a family visit leaves him shaken, he realizes his friendship with Anika could, and should, be so much more. Now he has to change her mind about them and he’s not above using his investigative skills to finagle his way into her case—and life—to do it.As Anika and Dominic hunt a killer, they quickly realize they’ve uncovered something much more sinister. The simple murders aren’t so simple and there’s a much grander plan at play. And when they find they aren’t the only ones hunting, it will take everything they have to stay out of the true killer’s crosshairs.If you revel in escaping into a story, this friends-to-lovers romantic suspense will keep you turning the pages.

    The galaxy needed him.Sixty years ago the Nolvarics nearly conquered Earth. They were defeated by starfighters.Konran dreamed of becoming a starfighter, but he blew his one shot five years ago. Now his life is stuck in neutral as a glorified rock hauler.He didn’t expect to find Nolvarics lurking in deep space. They didn’t expect him to survive the confrontation.Now all eyes are on Konran as he is plunged into a whirlwind of space battles, peril, and conspiracy. The Nolvarics will stop at nothing to catch him, dead or alive.Destiny hangs in the balance. Can Konran rise and claim it?“Starfighter Rising accomplishes what many fiction novels don’t. It guides you swiftly into a believable universe of fantastic space battles where the laws of physics are described in ways I’ve never read before. You suddenly feel as if you are experiencing the story yourself.”- Ryan G.“I picked it up on a Friday night thinking I would read a few chapters. By Sunday morning, I had finished the entire book.”- Brad S.