"What if summer never ends?
The residents of a village outside Moscow wake up to discover that the road out to the motorway has disappeared without a trace and the usual paths into the woods somehow lead back into the village. And the woods? Overnight their weedy and rubbish-strewn copse has become a dark and overgrown forest inhabited by something mysterious and unfriendly. Anyone who makes it into the trees either vanishes into thin air or returns, not quite themselves . . . And, of course, the Internet, radio, and TV have stopped working and the weather never changes. And time seems to loop seamlessly from one crop of apples and cabbages into the next.
There are strange noises, and strange visitations. The villagers are plagued by odd thoughts and desires, and quiet but pervasive voices call from the river. Objects mutate; phones and radios emit strange mutterings; people disappear. What begins as a one-sided manifestation of the weird, becomes weirder still as the villagers split into factions and odd alliances with the new 'neighbors' are formed. Meanwhile the forest looms closer every day.
Is Katya, a solitary young woman, the only one beginning to glimpse what is going on?"
"The year is 1203, and Robert Cutnose, tired of war and lonely in his immortal existence, travels to a place he has avoided for centuries, the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire, Constantinople. There he finds a city under siege from the crusaders of France and Venice, but dangerous elements of the Order lurk within their ranks as well. Seeking friends within the elite bodyguards of the emperor known as the Wolf Guard, he finds a decadent empire crumbling on the edge of defeat, propped up by the loyal and voracious warriors that share a bond with him, whose motto demands death before dishonor.
Drawn into the desperate conflict against the crusaders, Cutnose must navigate the violent politics of the Wolf Guard and empire alike while seeking his place among the last pack of Ulfhednar. Surrounded by enemies, Cutnose must find a way to survive the relentless onslaught as all seek to secure the greatest holy relic known to men and wolves alike: the Black Chalice.
As the winds of the mob shift, and the crusaders grow restless, the noose tightens among the Wolf Guard, and Cutnose must risk all if he is to save everything he holds dear including his adopted empire. But he only has one life to give. Will it be enough?"
"From bestselling author David R. Slayton, Redneck Revenant is an exciting new chapter in the Adam Binder series.
Adam Binder’s life has never been better. Sure, he has no money, no car, no home to call his own, and he’s worried about creating a future with his boyfriend Vic, but he’s closer to his family than ever before. He’s also Page to the Elven Court of Swords, and that appointment is not without its perks—like the invisible sword strapped to his back.
But on Halloween night, Adam’s life takes a disturbing turn. Annie, his brother’s long-lost wife, turns up on her husband’s doorstep alive and well, with no memory of her death. But is it really Annie, or a Trojan horse from some new magical enemy?
To uncover the truth, Adam will need help from those he loves most—as well as a couple of friends at Rogue Community College. As he navigates a perilous maze of magical politics and battles terrifying creatures from beyond the known realms, Adam will discover a secret darker and more unsettling than anything he could have imagined."
"Princess Diaries 2 meets King Midas in this swoon-worthy forbidden romance fantasy standalone.
An heir. An Empress. A Queen.
As a former rebel leader, Clarissa Aris is no stranger to power. She's ready to reclaim the throne of the Veridian Empire and is eager to guide her people out of a past of violence and into a better future.
But when a mysterious king unexpectedly asks for her hand in marriage to restore peace between their two lands, she chooses to accept. Clarissa travels to meet him in Mysthelm, a realm they had been cut off from for centuries, and is thrust into a foreign kingdom with secrets around every corner, a betrothed she isn't sure she can trust, and brewing tension with his handsome best friend and advisor.
Clarissa's search for answers uncovers the truth behind a deadly blight sweeping Mysthelm and a centuries-old curse threatening to destroy the people she's come to care for. When she learns her magic may be the only cure, she's determined to both rescue this kingdom from danger and keep the Veridian Empire safe from meddling forces.
Time is running out. Which will fall first: the curse or the crown?
Contains mature themes."
"I can constantly hear them, the voices. It doesn't matter if I'm in a crowded room or the middle of a desert, I hear them, indistinct voices. I can never really work out what they're saying, and I've long given up trying.
Everything changes when my life is threatened again, and the voices quiet, one strong voice telling me to run, so of course, I listen.
When some supernatural agents turn up in town, I should be cautious, but thanks to my instincts, which have always guided me right before, I'm not worried about them at all, at least, I'm not until they start to notice things about me, differences that no human should have.
Thankfully, a call from my more bloody job saves me from having to stick around. The betrayal that quickly follows doesn't surprise me, it does leave me only one place to go, and I have no idea how he's going to react or if I'll even make it there alive.
It's a good job that I never turn down a challenge because this may be one that I don't survive.
Contains mature themes."
"The oven's warm. The wards are shaky. And something old is stirring beneath Singing Falls.
Torie Bliss is finally baking up something good—literally. With her best friend Jasmin at her side and a brand-new bakery opening in the heart of Singing Falls, Torie's ready to swap monster hunts for muffins . . . and maybe learn a few protective wards between cinnamon rolls.
But peace never lasts long in a town built on magic.
When a young woman is found dead under mysterious—and deeply unnatural—circumstances, Torie's hard-won stability begins to crumble. Strange magic is rising, old powers are whispering, and something ancient is clawing its way toward the surface.
Torie's magic is changing. Her community is shifting. And if she can't make sense of either in time, Singing Falls may be facing a darkness even a hex witch can't hold back.
Welcome to Hex Education—a witchy urban fantasy steeped in sisterhood, shadowy secrets, and midlife magic on the edge."
"Bane: Never did I dream that a woman would cry on our wedding night.
Ten years have passed since humans and vampires allied to defeat the wolves. Now, to seal the covenant between our people and keep my throne, I must take a mortal bride. But I’ve gone further than any vampire has gone before—become a fiend, a monster even among my own kind.
When I first see her, I know I’ve doomed her. And though I crave the taste of her blood . . . I will fight the monster within to win her heart and soul.
Cirri: Never did I dream that a monstrous vampire would be the one to hear me.
Voiceless and ignored by the world, I was never considered good enough for anything beyond my indentured servitude. Chosen by chance as a pureblood bride for the Lord of the Rift, I’ve been sold in marriage to a vampire more hideous than I could’ve imagined.
But despite his savage appearance, he tries to hear my silent words. He alone learns to read the language of my hands. He might be a beast, but there is beauty in his soul. For the sake of my people, I will spend a lifetime shackled to this monster . . . But for the sake of his heart, I will make myself heard.
Contains mature themes."
"One of the most famous pieces of English literature, and a classic for a reason, Dracula is the epitome of vampire fiction and a must-read for any horror fan. This new hardcover edition includes unique sprayed edges, foiled embellishments, and beautiful illustrations.
In this beautiful new edition of a gothic classic, Jonathan Harker—a newly qualified English solicitor—visits Count Dracula at his castle in the Carpathian Mountains. But all is not as it seems, and as Harker’s visit takes a dark turn, the Count escapes the castle and heads to England …
Told through letters, diary entries, and newspaper articles, Dracula is one of the best examples of an epistolary novel, using the “found” nature of its entries to immerse the reader in a dark and thrilling tale. Whether you are returning to an old standard or picking up this brilliant novel for the first time, Dracula is a spectacular and riveting reading experience."
"Some bonds cannot be broken.
Peter never expected to discover his true heritage in a remote frontier town. Now, weeks after sealing a feral dungeon near Velstyn with his companions Elara and Nyxara, he faces an even greater challenge. Strange rumors echo through taverns of monsters moving with frightening coordination. Mysterious symbols point to Peter's forgotten Drakonnen lineage.
When the trio discovers a new dungeon radiating dark magic, they realize this threat is as dangerous or more so than the previous challenge which almost killed them.
Peter must embrace his dormant Drakonnen powers to free the dungeon from corruption. With Elara's celestial magic and Nyxara's brutal combat skills at his side, he delves into the heart of darkness and encounter another whose blood calls to Peter’s.
Peter’s quest grows more perilous when mercenaries hired by an empire with ancient grudges against House Drakonnen hunt them from the shadows.
Each step deeper reveals more about Peter's mysterious heritage and the women who stand beside him.
Will Peter master his awakening draconic nature in time to save Velstyn? Or will the shadows of an ancient bloodline doom them all to oblivion?"
"Discover the stunning second book in the Bristol Keats fantasy duology, filled with swoon-worthy romantasy, faeries and non-stop action, from Sunday Times bestselling author Mary E. Pearson.
Everyone needs something to hold onto, even if it's a lie.
After Bristol nearly loses Tyghan to the monsters her mother unleashed, their love deepens to a whole new level. Together, Bristol and Tyghan work to understand and reconcile their differences, moving forward with their common goal of saving Elphame. But, when a daring rescue attempt turns disastrous and a beloved knight dies, Bristol is forced to confront the fact that her mother is more powerful than she could ever have imagined - and more dangerous, too.
Meanwhile, Tyghan's heart is laid bare when he re-encounters his betrayer, Kierus, and must wrestle with a new secret that throws everything he thought he knew about his past into question. Bristol is Elphame's last chance for survival, but where do her loyalties truly lie? If she embraces the magic that has always been her birthright, she could become a monster just like her mother. Is she willing to risk losing the people she loves most if it means keeping them safe?
'Mary E. Pearson is the new queen of Faerie' - Stephanie Garber, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Once Upon a Broken Heart"
"Read by the Hugo Award-winning author, Travis Baldree.
Return to the cosy fantasy world of the No. 1 New York Times bestselling Legends & Lattes series with Brigands & Breadknives by Travis Baldree, a freshly baked adventure featuring fan-favorite, foul-mouthed bookseller Fern.
Fern has weathered the stillness and storms of a bookseller's life for decades, but now, in the face of crippling ennui, transplants herself to the city of Thune to hang out her shingle beside a long-absent friend's coffee shop. What could be a better pairing? Surely a charming renovation montage will cure what ails her!
If only things were so simple . . .
It turns out that fixing your life isn't a one-time prospect, nor as easy as a change of scenery and a lick of paint.
A drunken and desperate night sees the rattkin waking far from home in the company of a legendary warrior surviving on inertia, an imprisoned chaos-goblin with a fondness for silverware, and an absolutely thumping hangover.
As together they fend off a rogue's gallery of ne'er-do-wells trying to claim the bounty the goblin represents, Fern may finally reconnect with the person she actually is when anything is possible . . ."
