Solve a murder, save her mother, and stop the apocalypse?

No problem.

She has a foul-mouthed troll on her side.

For Austin homicide detective Leira Berens, happy is running down bad guys and solving crimes.

And she’s damn good at it.

Which is why when the Light Elf prince is murdered, the king breaks a centuries old treaty and crosses between worlds to seek her help.

Wait a minute. An Elf? Like from Lord of the Rings or something?

Yeah, Leira has a hard time accepting that.

But it doesn’t matter what she believes.

Magic is real, and it’s coming back with a bang.

The prince’s death was only the beginning. Tracking down his killer is about more than just justice.

It’s saving the world.

If you’re looking for a heroine who prefers fighting to flirting, this book is for you.​

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This boxed set includes:

1. Waking Magic
2. Release of Magic
3. Protection of Magic
4. Rule of Magic
5. Dealing in Magic
6. Theft of Magic

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NOTE: These are enhanced editions with a lot more story added inside each book. Enjoy the updated adventures!

The government may have given up on Carlton Pierce, but UUE sees his potential.

As a man, Carlton is just another guy with a dark past and a suspiciously high value. As an agent for Unearth Undesirable Entities, he's part of the hidden front line.

Carlton is recruited to use his skills in the fight to protect humanity from the monsters that lurk in the shadows.

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Between a past he’d rather stayed hidden and the dangerous enemies he has to face, Carlton quickly learns that being a part of UUE comes with a heavy price.

Luckily, the secrets he keeps are the reason he can hack life on a knife’s edge. He’s a smart-mouth rebel willing to walk where angels dare to tread, and that second part is why UUE want him onboard.

Carlton is ready and willing to bring the pain right to the door of the things that go bump in the night.

That’s assuming he makes it through initiation…

Included in this boxed set:

1. Paid in Blood

At All Costs

Hold the Line

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The Crawford and Hugo Award-Winning Series

Finalist for the Nebula Award for Best Novella; shortlisted for the Lambda Literary Award, the Locus Award, the Ignyte Award; One of Book Riot's Best Fantasy Debuts of All Time; A Milwaukee Journal Best of 2023 Pick; A Recommended Reading List Pick for Locus; A Powell's Best of 2023 Pick

"Both tear-jerking and gut-punching. . . . Entirely accessible on its own, it is an excellent place to start if you haven’t read any of Vo’s novellas yet."—The Washington Post

The wandering Cleric Chih returns home to the Singing Hills Abbey for the first time in almost three years, to be met with both joy and sorrow. Their mentor, Cleric Thien, has died, and rests among the archivists and storytellers of the storied abbey. But not everyone is prepared to leave them to their rest.

Because Cleric Thien was once the patriarch of Coh clan of Northern Bell Pass--and now their granddaughters have arrived on the backs of royal mammoths, demanding their grandfather’s body for burial. Chih must somehow balance honoring their mentor’s chosen life while keeping the sisters from the north from storming the gates and destroying the history the clerics have worked so hard to preserve.

But as Chih and their neixin Almost Brilliant navigate the looming crisis, Myriad Virtues, Cleric Thien’s own beloved hoopoe companion, grieves her loss as only a being with perfect memory can, and her sorrow may be more powerful than anyone could anticipate. . .

"A remarkable accomplishment of storytelling."—NPR on The Empress of Salt and Fortune

"Nghi Vo is one of the most original writers we have today."—Taylor Jenkins Reid on Siren Queen

The Hugo Award-winning Singing Hills Cycle

The Empress of Salt and Fortune
When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain
Into the Riverlands
Mammoths at the Gates
The Brides of High Hill

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--- 2024 Book Excellence Awards Winner in Pre-Teen Fiction
--- 2023 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal Winner in Children's Audiobook
--- 2022 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal Winner in Children's Adventure

"Catherine Ann Russell’s book is the sort of story I loved to read as a child and I’m sure many young people today will enjoy it too because it depicts the world of children, what they need, and what preoccupies them so sympathetically." -- Sarah Scheele for Readers’ Favorite

What Will You See When You Look into The Pond of Reflection?

Content in her father’s wise kingdom, Princess Journee loves life but has one nagging question: Who is she? Yes, she is a mouse and a princess, but who is she really? With her adventurous spirit and her father’s mighty steed to protect her, she goes on a quest to find herself.

The adventure takes an interesting turn when she befriends a toad and an owl who tell her about a legendary Pond of Reflection known to reveal one's true identity. But first they must find it, if indeed it exists. Their friendship and appreciation for each other grow as they encounter difficulties along the way, and strange happenings in the ancient Whoami Forest.

This adventure story is inspired by the Biblical Proverb 27:19 (NIV) and communicates the moral that identity and self-worth spring from heart and character (inside-out), thus sincere friendship can happen regardless of how different outward appearance may be (outside-in).

Proceeds from book sales support emergency famine relief for infants and children! Find out more at www.basketfulreliefproject.com

The Pond of Reflection is a teen book for ages 9 and up.

Do you like dragons? If so, check out this collection of book ones in six series that feature dragons as a primary or secondary character. Find a new series (or multiple series) to dive into with this urban fantasy dragon starter pack.

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Air Bound
A normal person, or an elven heiress? Aella thinks she’s leading a normal life in LA, making ends meet. Until she finds something she wasn’t meant to: a dragon’s egg. Now on the run from secret government agents and protecting the vulnerable hatchling, Aella finds there’s more to her past than she knew. Can she find a place for herself & her dragon? Or is she bringing danger to everyone she meets?

Dragon’s Code
Earth is dying, and humanity is unaware. The last of the dragons have charged themselves with protecting the planet. They’ve enlisted the help of other magical creatures to aid them, but not everyone follows the rules. Kelsey is living her life oblivious to the magic around her, no different from any other human in the world. A chance encounter changes her whole world.

Game of Serfs
No one knew dragons used to exist. They were creatures of myths and legends. Fairytales. Right until a fire-spewing monster breaks open the world and changes everything. As it turns out, the dragons aren’t friendly. Join Benjamin Draig and Marty Ambrose as they discover what it’s like to live in a world they never expected to be in.

The Unlikely Dragonrider
The first dragon rider in over a hundred years has been born. And it’s a girl. Never before has a female been chosen to ride a dragon. Join Sophia as she conquers evil, as the dragon riders should have been doing for centuries.

Genesis Draconis
Dragons rule the world. Their claws are into every aspect of human life, from government to industry. But Kristen Hall is about to throw a wrench into all of that. Because she’s a dragon, but she just doesn’t know it…yet! A dragon raised by humans, in the human world.

Witch With A Badge
Deputy US Marshal Cait Keane is a Witch with a Badge – and a Dragon for a partner. The Boston office tour will have to wait - her first day on the job in her new appointment is canceled to pursue a federal fugitive, a magical with a penchant for fire. The US Marshal with something extra wouldn’t have it any other way.

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The complete six-book series under one cover. Where did the Zenomorphs come from?

Tigers, wolves, gorillas, and bears. Four planets at each other’s throats. But they have too much in common for it to be a fluke. Just mentioning the possibility that they descended from the same place gets one labeled as a Heretic.

When Sankar comes into possession of a religious text that hints at where they came from, he seizes the opportunity and makes it his mission to find the Truth.

But he needs help from all the races. With a stolen warship and a ragtag band of criminals, Sankar sets out to answer the question that is illegal to ask.

Zenophobia. Where fear of the other races started a religion and perpetuated a war.

It’s time for the worlds to embrace the future by learning their past. But the governments aren’t keen on upsetting the status quo and do everything in their power to stop Sankar and his team.

Island of Dr. Moreau meets Indiana Jones, in space, with cutting edge technology…

From two award winning science fiction authors, an archaeological space adventure that you’ll want to read today.

Authors’ note: We went with Zenophobia with a “z” vice xenophobia because the version with the “x” was too rooted in bad stuff that happens on Earth. This is a story set in space.

Brace for a triple-dose of adrenaline with this three-book collection, including a sci-fi novella packed full of action and twists, and two creepy short stories sure to hit that macabre spot deep inside!

In the Sci-fi Novella ADA, Teran’s world, submerged in a future of uncertainty, unravels after a mission gone awry. Part-man, part-synthetic, Teran faces choices that could reshape his destiny, all while navigating a flooded world filled with suspense, surprises, and relentless action.

But the thrills don’t stop there. In Eyes in the Garden, Phil finds himself in an enigmatic old house, haunted by a mysterious warning that adds an eerie layer of suspense.

And just when you think you’ve caught your breath, TAP thrusts you into Antarctica’s icy depths, where Eric, a bored security guard, must outrun the chaos unleashed by a perilous experiment.

Join the anthology that promises an electrifying journey through diverse genres, weaving tales of intrigue, mystery, and heart-pounding excitement. With each turn of the page, Shawn P. B. Robinson beckons you into a world where nothing is as it seems, ensuring you’re hooked until the last word.

Prepare for a literary adventure that will leave you breathless and craving more!

They said Stonecrusher casters lost their magic.

They're about to find out how wrong they are.

It's been decades since bloodthirsty elves invaded the dwarven stronghold of Clan Stonecrusher and slaughtered all but twenty-eight females and two baby boys.

Waldorf, Mallick, and the other surviving Stonecrusher dwarves were rescued and offered refuge by their rivals, Clan Brackenbuell.

But their salvation came at a heavy price.

After decades of indentured servitude, Waldorf and Mallick discover the truth.

Chief Oghark speaks of dwarven honor and tradition while demeaning the sacred teachings of Alghar the All-Father. A narcissist with a brutal temper, Oghark won't abide anyone above him.

Not even his god.

When Waldorf stands as the champion of his people, a violent chain of events unfolds.

His act of bravery exposes the lies and manipulations woven by the Brackenbuell Elite, and the consequences threaten the lives of everyone Waldorf holds dear.

One act of courage led Waldorf's destiny to reveal itself. With the aid of allies, enemies, and a mysterious prisoner, he and Mallick must follow the path set decades before to its conclusion or die in the attempt.

Can the dwarven duo restore their peoples’ freedom? Or will greed and pride be stronger than the hand of fate?

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Mei Lin Yu should have been looking forward to the next stage in her life. As a descendant of one of the Founding Families who led the exodus from a dying Earth and now rule New Eden, Mei's choices are endless. But she has never felt part of the Yu Family or the world of technological marvels and genetic perfection the Founders created.

All that will change the summer she spends at Mynyddamore, the home her ancestor Mabel Yu built in western Caelestis. Here, living among the Ddaerans, the original inhabitants of New Eden, Mei will discover secrets about Mabel Yu that her family want to keep buried and a truth about herself that will forever change her own destiny.

Between Mountain and Sea is a coming of age novel, the first book in USA Today Bestselling author Louisa Locke’s Caelestis series in the Paradisi Chronicles (an open source, science fiction world created by multiple authors).

Chelby Duncan never knew who her parents were, or why they gave her up.

At the Military Entrance Processing Station, she is given a blood test and discovers that she’s not human.

She’s part Fae and something else.

Warned to run before she is taken by Sector Nine, Chelby flees the MEPS.

Can she master her new powers and break free of Sector Nine’s grasp before it’s too late?

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Chelby Duncan never knew who her parents were, or why they gave her up.

Knowing when people belong together is what she's best at doing, but her success at fixing people up isn’t exactly career-worthy. Chelby’s foster father is a retired general who is running for Senate, so joining the army is the natural direction for her to take when she turns eighteen.

At the Military Entrance Processing Station, she is given a blood test and discovers that she’s not human.

She’s Fae, and she has a second blood type that they can’t identify.

Warned to run before she is taken by Sector Nine, Chelby flees the MEPS.

Her panic leads her to an encounter with Dr. Gould, who gives her his card and tells her that the Paranormal Mercenary Corps can help her.

Chelby finds it hard to believe any of this is happening until she returns home and armed men from the mysterious Sector Nine show up to take her away.

On the run for her life, Chelby calls Dr. Gould as a last resort.

The Director of the Paranormal Military Corps takes her to their headquarters in the Colorado Mountains, where she meets other supernaturals and learns about the Fae powers that were suppressed when she was young.

Emergent powers she can’t control, a whole new world to fit into, and a mentor who’s determined to help her discover her true potential.

Between training and forging bonds with her new teammates, Chelby has her work cut out for her. It’s enough to put the threat she escaped to the back of her mind…for now.

But Sector Nine aren’t done with Chelby, and a betrayal awaits her when a training exercise goes awry.

Will Chelby overcome the heartbreak that awaits her at the secret facility? Can she master her new powers and break free of Sector Nine’s grasp before it’s too late?

Included in this boxed set:

1. Call Sign: Cupid
2. Operation: Cupid
3. Mission: Cupid
4. The Hunt: Cupid
5. Retreat: Cupid
6. Final Game: Cupid

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When a routine flight takes an unexpected turn, TJ O'Connell finds himself plunged into a perilous game of corrupt politicians, and the ominous shadows cast by the Chicago mob.

In the midst of economic hardship, TJ takes on what seems like a straightforward job—flying someone to the state capital for a quick $100. Little does he know, this seemingly innocent task will propel him into a treacherous web of mystery involving murder and ruthless mobsters.

As the police struggle to untangle the threads of guilt and innocence, TJ is left to navigate the dangerous labyrinth alone. With each twist and turn, he discovers a city veiled in shadows, where trust is a scarce commodity, even within the ranks of law enforcement.

Determined to solve the case and clear his name, TJ faces a stark choice—run and risk the wrath of those who hold the truth, or confront the danger head-on.

M.J. Finn skillfully weaves a tale of suspense, danger, and intrigue against the backdrop of a bygone era, where the roaring engines of biplanes and the echoes of corruption create a landscape as turbulent as the times.

Explore the darker side of magic in this epic fantasy adventure that takes you deep into the mind of two men bound by an ancient spell and haunted by their past.

Ian Troy sacrificed everything for peace. For the first time in his life, he is free to choose his own path, and sets sail on a journey of exploration with his friend and ally, Jarryd Kane. Months on the open sea, far from the shores of home, they arrive at an isolated chain of rocky islands shrouded in mystery. Assuming the lands abandoned, Ian is unaware of what awaits them: a race of insidious beings unlike any he has encountered before.

Coerced into a nefarious trade by the elusive islanders, reality blurs, as Ian and Jarryd become unwitting subjects in a series of mind-bending trials. Past and future fears, resurrected and melded into their own private hells, force them to face an inescapable enemy—the darkest recesses of their own minds. The only way off the isles is to complete the trade, but will their sanity survive the process?

Earth is dying, and humanity is unaware.

The last of the dragons have charged themselves with protecting the planet. They’ve enlisted the help of other magical creatures to aid them, but not everyone follows the rules. Kelsey is living her life oblivious to the magic around her, no different from any other human in the world. A chance encounter changes her whole world.

Can Kelsey help the dragons save the world? Grab this complete series boxed set to find out!

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What do you do when you know the world is ending?

Earth is dying, and humanity is unaware.

The last of the dragons have charged themselves with protecting the planet. They’ve enlisted the help of other magical creatures to aid them, but not everyone follows the rules.

Some have a code of their own.

One of the last dragons born on Earth, Grey isn’t happy with his life.

None of the dragons believe that the world can be saved, so why not go out with a bang?

Kelsey is living her life oblivious to the magic around her, no different from any other human in the world.

A chance encounter changes her whole world.

Kelsey sees something more in Grey, but can she adapt to this new world? Does she have what it takes to survive a danger she shouldn’t know exists?

Included in this boxed set:

1. Dragon’s Code
2. Dragon’s Inquisition
3. Dragon’s Redemption
4. Dragon’s Revolt
5. Dragon’s Summit
6. Dragon’s Reckoning
7. Dragon’s Exodus
8. Dragon’s Extinction
9. Dragon’s Time

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From New York Times bestselling author Cixin Liu comes a short story collection of captivating visions of the future and incredible re-imaginings of the past.

In To Hold Up the Sky, Cixin Liu takes us across time and space, from a rural mountain community where elementary students must use physicas to prevent an alien invasion; to coal mines in northern China where new technology will either save lives of unleash a fire that will burn for centuries; to a time very much like our own, when superstring computers predict our every move; to 10,000 years in the future, when humanity is finally able to begin anew; to the very collapse of the universe itself.

Written between 1999 and 2017 and never before published in English, these stories came into being during decades of major change in China and will take you across time and space through the eyes of one of science fiction's most visionary writers.

Experience the limitless and pure joy of Cixin Liu's writing and imagination in this stunning collection.

Stories included are:
Contraction
Full Spectrum Barrage Jamming
The Village Teacher
Fire in the Earth
Time Migration
Ode to joy
Cloud of Poems
Mirror
Sea of Dreams
Cloud of Poems
The Thinker

A hidden world waits, a dark society schemes, and a ship sails to protect that which cannot be lost.

Salem Swan knows none of this as he arrives in Easterly. He knows only that he misses his recently deceased mother, that his new guardian, his uncle Ulysses is unique, and that the boat which will now be his home is unlike anything he has ever seen.

Fearful of this new reality, Salem starts to ask questions that uncover the truth about his distant uncle, his long-gone father, and the true nature of the ship. The answers lead him into a place of myth and legend, where fantastic creatures wage an ages-old war with a radical group bent on eliminating them forever.

Rich with mythology from around the world, Hidden Meridians is the first installment of a fantasy series that takes readers into that place that is just around Curiosity's edge.

Written by an author with over twenty years in the US Marine Corps and intelligence communities. Over 750 pages of action adventure in one volume.
When good men have to do bad things...
…a hitman with a conscience.

Problems arise and too often, those problems are scumbags, oxygen thieves, and people who don’t deserve to share the same planet with decent folk.

Ian Bragg provides solutions, resolving issues for people who can afford to pay his price.

When Ian starts to lose his edge, he meets the woman with the sparkling green eyes who changes everything.

Balancing a personal life with a career that can’t ever be public creates challenges above and beyond what would happen if he were caught by the police.

Pick it up today.

Unable to hear, I live my life in silence.
Unable to argue with my father, I live my life in service, married off to the highest bidder.

Now, to save myself and my kingdom, I will have to play the part of their prisoner.
But I’m not playing anymore, and my new betrothed is more than happy to push the limits of my body and mind. He’s a monster with a handsome face…

But truer monsters wait for me, and they’re ready to give me so much more than I was prepared for.
What makes a monster and what makes a man? Only I can find that out…
And my life isn’t so silent anymore.

[CW]: this is a dark fantasy romance and contains elements that may be upsetting to some individuals.

Longlisted for the National Book Award

This blood-chilling debut set in New Mexico’s Navajo Nation is equal parts gripping crime thriller, supernatural horror, and poignant portrayal of coming of age on the reservation.

"A haunting thriller, written with exquisite suspense . . . This is a story that won't let you go long after you finish, and you won't want it to end even as you can't stop reading to find out how it does."
—Tommy Orange, author of There There

Rita Todacheene is a forensic photographer working for the Albuquerque police force. Her excellent photography skills have cracked many cases—she is almost supernaturally good at capturing details. In fact, Rita has been hiding a secret: she sees the ghosts of crime victims who point her toward the clues that other investigators overlook. 

As a lone portal back to the living for traumatized spirits, Rita is terrorized by nagging ghosts who won’t let her sleep and who sabotage her personal life. Her taboo and psychologically harrowing ability was what drove her away from the Navajo reservation, where she was raised by her grandmother. It has isolated her from friends and gotten her in trouble with the law.

And now it might be what gets her killed.

When Rita is sent to photograph the scene of a supposed suicide on a highway overpass, the furious, discombobulated ghost of the victim—who insists she was murdered—latches onto Rita, forcing her on a quest for revenge against her killers, and Rita finds herself in the crosshairs of one of Albuquerque’s most dangerous cartels. Written in sparkling, gruesome prose, Shutter is an explosive debut from one of crime fiction's most powerful new voices.