The discovery remains a secret, guarded by a US government intelligence agency. Who will be the first to unlock its power? Can anyone save the world from a cosmic catastrophe that no-one but a long-dead civilization could foresee?Written in 2005 when author M.G. Harris was recuperating from a ski injury the story of The Descendant became the foundation of an internationally best-selling young adult series, The Joshua Files, which has been translated into 17 languages.From The Descendant to Apocalypse Moon (book 5) it’s a journey through a twisty and complex plot involving codes, genetics, ancient history, government conspiracies, time-travel, parallel realities and a dystopian future.The question is – who will win the struggle to control the future?First published after The Joshua Files concluded in 2012, The Descendant can be read as a standalone, before or after the five-part Joshua Files. The story mainly takes places chronologically between the events of Invisible City (book 1) and Ice Shock (book 2), and includes characters which appear later in the series. THE DESCENDANTAfter meeting a fellow molecular geneticist at Mexico City airport, Jackson Bennett is passed a secret message, just before his colleague is ‘disappeared’. With the help of archaeologist, Dr. Marie-Carmen Valencia, Jackson must now solve a puzzle which begins with an enigmatic DNA code and ends with a long-forgotten ancient burial chamber in Iraq. The two young scientists are dragged into a race to unlock human powers so ancient that the memory of them exists only in the human genome.Praise for The Joshua Files."As thrilling as a rollercoaster ride, this fantastical world of spies, spirits, ancient prophecies and hidden cities tests Josh to his limits and he comes to understand the conflicting demands of friendship, family, loyalty and duty." The BookTrust"A fast-paced, first-person thriller. Her book’s Mexico setting is richly evoked, and its historical and conspiracy elements are convincingly delineated." Financial Times “A very well crafted saga . . . these files are well worth diving into.” The Bookbag“Gripping, fast-paced and exciting, this is sure to get the adrenaline pumping round the readers’ body.” Lovereading4kids

    But Emily has a secret, one that she has kept even from her best friends. Soon the ancient legacy coursing through her veins will force her secret to be revealed. Dormant for over a thousand years, an evil has arisen and this time, it will destroy anyone - or anything - that stands in its way.Three teens embark on a dangerous journey and risk everything. For Emily, the fate of her friends - and her world - lies in her hands.Travel with Emily as she unlocks the secrets of her Celtic ancestors as she goes on a mystical journey to the inner house and beyond.Join the Journey...

    Gone the high culture of the Mountain Tribes, the learned writings of the Twin Empires. Among the remnant of survivors, barbarism reigns. Men hunt men, sacrifice the weak, and do whatever they must to survive in the face of the dragonswarm.Rinuld, a man once deeply devoted to a fallen Empire, stands amidst this chaos. Despite danger and deprivation, he's fashioned a semblance of safety. Now he faces a form of brutality unthinkable scant years before, and it forces a decision. Rinuld can hide from the monsters, or he can risk his life for the memory of civilization by saving a young girl."Remnant" is a short story set in the fantasy world of the bestselling novel Taming Fire. Beginning thousands of years before the events of the Dragonprince Trilogy, "Remnant" reveals what happened last time the dragons woke.Approximately 10,000 words.

    Many seasons ago, a great wizard started a war that drove the humans to the misty valleys along the coast. Terra was the first male born with the magic of healing for hundreds of sets of seasons. He is the hope of the world, even though few know of his existence. As a child, he was taken from his family and was raised by the great coastal dragons. Only the dragons and a few others that have been awaiting his birth know of him and his powers. Even they have no idea of the enormous capabilities he possesses. Terra and his dragon, Fienna, whom he loves above all others, must save themselves from the dangers of outside powers that would either control or destroy them. Not least of these powers is the Black Solan, an insane witch bent upon their destruction. The two must survive, as well as build a life together, in a world of unknown enemies.

    Instead she finds herself smack in the middle of a centuries old feud that someone wants to settle once and for all....and they will stop at nothing to reclaim what they feel is rightfully theirs. When Shannon discovers an old diary she is suddenly pulled into all the mystery and legend of the Black Hills.As she deals with a mother who talks to ghosts, a grumpy old geezer who is up to no good, and a handsome colleague with revenge on his mind, Shannon tries desperately to help her friend hold onto her home, her dreams and the land that she loves. An extra bonus to this book includes yummy Christmas Recipes from the Mid West!

    When Lilith Evergreen receives an antique ring as a gift, she dreams of a castle by the sea, a magnificent tree at cliff's edge, and a mysterious woman who bids Lilith to come to Dumnos, a land of mist and rain. Cade Bausiney is the future Earl of Dumnos, but at present he just wants to bolster tourism to help the local economy. When Cade and Lilith meet, they're overwhelmed by desire for each other - so intense it must be magically induced. Long ago a witch's spell ended in disaster that left two souls to haunt Dumnos to this day. Lilith and Cade must find a way to make things right - or be forever possessed by the spirits who've waited a millennium to consummate their love.

    As she dreamt she let her mind wander back to the year 2073, when the world collapsed in a hail of nuclear destruction never before seen.Volume 1: Episodes 1-9

    and you're who knows when? A brilliant paranormal mystery that Kicks off this series of books for kindle with an Edwardian thriller that blends science fiction with historical adventure and just a hint of the romance that grows over the series... In a small corner of Birmingham, England, Rachel and Danny are a pair of mismatched History students from opposite sides of the tracks. But they find their lives thrown together when an old gravestone catapults them back into their neighbourhood’s dark Edwardian past, where they have just three days to prevent the murder of a teenage girl. There they find that every action has an unforeseen consequence that can ripple through generations. Touchstone builds into a moving coming of age fantasy series that has won plaudits from young and old readers alike with its intelligent blend of time travel adventure, science fiction, historical romance and urban fantasy. *** LENGTH: 20,000-words (100 pages) *** This first part of the Touchstone saga is a self-contained novella set in 1912. Parts 1 and 2 of Touchstone are also available in a special double paperback edition. Join Andy Conway's mailing list for news of all future Touchstone releases, giveaways and offers, and to get another free exclusive book in the Touchstone series. www.andyconway.net Keywords: free time travel, free science fiction time travel, free teen & young adult time travel, free urban fantasy, free historical adventure, free time travel romance, Birmingham, Brummie, Peakie Blinders, Edwardian murder mystery, thriller.

    Stanley is appalled at this assault on his human rights and will do just about anything to avoid the extra work. Stanley thinks up a cunning pl

    This collection of delightfully twisted, supernatural short stories will captivate your imagination and entertain your darker side. A monster with a love of bakery, an old woman living in fear with her ex-con nephew, a widow with only one chance left, and a demon with a dark and powerful heart, are some of the characters wrestling with their darker selves in this enjoyable collection.

     Simon delivers live bodies to a psychic creature in the water. He has a natural ability for the work and is even beginning to think he might enjoy it, until the creature asks for the life of his sister. He has less than 24 hours to save both their lives.

    But while she finds herself drawn to him, she also meets a man who has been chronicling the vampires for many years, and who has a stark warning about getting too involved.Dark Season is a series of novellas, each approximately 25,000 words. Each book is a complete standalone story, knowledge of the other books is not essential. This book contains some sexual situations.

    He is an artist, the last of his kind, and he is trying to save the world. He is the Dragon Maker.This is a 3000 word fantasy short story. Other books by Elizabeth BaxterSummer Storm, an epic fantasy novella (Book 1 of The Wrath of the Northmen epic fantasy series)Everwinter, an epic fantasy novel (Book 2 of The Wrath of the Northmen epic fantasy series)The Last Priestess, an epic fantasy novel (Book 1 of The Songmaker epic fantasy series)Circle Spinner and Other Tales, an anthology of fantasy and science fiction short stories

    It's Christmas 1933 and the hardest year yet of the grinding Depression. While all the couples agree to only do something small for the children, they secretly plot and plan to provide something for the one they love on Christmas morning. While not giving away any spoilers to the unreleased sixth book in the series, 1931 Caleb's Err, A Homespun Christmas features three new characters to enjoy. Two family additions and Jean's new friend. A surprise visit after Christmas dinner brings all the old cast together to celebrate family, friends and the season.

    Something that threatens the whole of humanity. Something is going viral. 20 Minutes. 20 People. 20 stories that will make you want to stay inside and never greet another human being again. This is a short novella about a viral outbreak in a small town in the Lake District and shows how quickly disease can spread amongst the population. This isn't the Coronavirus. But it's just as scary. Humans. Viruses. Panic. Fear. There goes the countryside...