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The first law of the Valkyrie is "Don't fall in love." I messed that one up... big time. I failed my sisters and fell in love with William Johnson. I've watched him for three lifetimes and a little piece of me broke every time I had to let him die. I paid the price for breaking the first law of the Valkyrie. I lost all the memories I had of Will. That's why Sam is keeping tabs on me. She's an ever-present shadow during my time at Mattsfield High. Sam is the perfect Valkyrie. Tall. Beautiful. Heartless . I may not remember Will, but my heart does. If Freya thinks I’m going to be a good little Valkyrie this time around… she’s wrong. Valkyrie Landing is the first in the highly-acclaimed series “Valkyrie Allegiance.” Ideal for readers of strong heroines, urban fantasy themes, and a heavy dose of Norse Mythology (as well as a spaceship or two). You'll be blown away by this character-driven trilogy that'll take you all the way to Ragnarok, so hang on tight!

A.D. 3485 All Taylor wanted was to get to know her mother. Now, she may never get that chance. Taylor went along for the ride to help her mother survey a new planet, and the offer of a few extra course credits for doing field work certainly didn’t hurt. A planet on the edge of disputed territory, sure, but the war with the Xathen had ended thirty years ago, and the Commonwealth had won. It didn’t matter that the first survey ship failed to return, things like that happen during wartime. But this was just term break, with two whole months to work alongside her mother and get to know her better while she sharpened her Xenobiology skills in a verdant paradise. With any luck, she would graduate early. Then Taylor messed up, big-time. Now she was lost, alone and struggling to survive, stranded ten thousand light-years from home.

In Sanctuary, everything is regulated, measured, planned, and perfect. The inhabitants are the lucky few who reached the dome city before it was sealed, protecting everyone inside from a pandemic-ridden and failing world beyond. But Mara's tech-savvy independent nature just wasn't made for perfect. When the opportunity arises to become one of the first people to leave Sanctuary’s shelter and explore the treacherous, unknown world, she volunteers. But from the moment training gets underway, it’s clear that something isn’t adding up, and the dangers of leaving Sanctuary may be far worse than Mara could have ever guessed. Could success really be the ultimate failure?

The Far East is a mysterious place of legend to Northlanders like Frayka. Only an old map can show her how to get there. Once she arrives, all of Frayka’s sensibilities put her in danger. And every dangerous turn delays her from finding the dragon gods whose help she so desperately needs. Although Frayka looks like a Far Easterner, she is a powerful Northlander warrior who is quick to voice her thoughts. She is trained to fight and won’t hesitate to do so. But everything about Frayka puts her in deadly peril in the Far East, where the laws are strict and the punishment cruel. Especially when the one being punished is a woman. The Dragon Gods series: Book 1 – Gate of Air Book 2 – Gate of Earth Book 3 – Gate of Fire Book 4 – Gate of Water

Meet Agatha. Agatha is different. Even she doesn’t know how different she is. Agatha has an aversion to water. She carries an oilskin umbrella under her arm. She spends her meagre savings on waterproof shoes. And then there are the twenty-four hour interludes. Days when she wakes up and cannot recall where she has been or what she has done. The truth is worse than she ever imagined. Set in an alternate London in 1793, ‘Agatha’s Story’ is a taster, drawn from the three books in the Thea Dora Trilogy. ‘Gifts of the Goddess’ will be published in Summer 2021, ‘The Half-Life Girl’, before Christmas, and ‘Rosebud’ which concludes the trilogy, in 2022. Also by the author Tinker Tailor Soldier Sailor https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08NXV9576?notRedirectToSDP=1&ref_=dbs_mng_calw_0&storeType=ebooks Richman Poorman Beggarman Thief https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08XMTKBW2?notRedirectToSDP=1&ref_=dbs_mng_calw_1&storeType=ebooks

Rated PG-13 for mild language and sexual references. A teen girl fears her family’s reputation will label her for life. Her mother wants her to follow in her footsteps and learn witchcraft. Can she become a witch on her own terms? Brie knows two things about the witches in her family. Her grandmother almost destroyed their hometown with magic. Her mother saved it. But the upheaval from their fight has caused problems for twenty years. Now witchcraft is subjected to strict laws and everyone knows the McAddams family is to blame. When Brie is old enough to study witchcraft under the new laws, her mother, Rosa, assumes that she’ll attend the school where she teaches. But everyone would put Brie under a microscope to see if she’ll turn out to be a hero like her mother or a villain like her grandmother. She wants to hide in anonymity. Then her second mother suggests that she try a different school—one where people won’t know her family name. Brie would have to be accepted under her own merit. The MATs—Magical Aptitude Tests—will score her ability to learn magic. But if she succeeds, Brie might find a more welcoming home at Santa Cruz Witch Academy. She just has to pass the entrance exams.

Scott Beck knows he will die on April 22nd... What he doesn't know is which year. Scott's friend, Craig Fellows, is also one of the 144,000 Chosen men told the date he will die. On his date, Craig is visited by a Watcher, a member of a religious group self-elected to ensure the dates of the Chosen are monitored and adhered to. In order to stop this rogue Watcher killing his friend, Scott must confront him before it's too late. Read The Rogue Watcher, the prequel novella to the science fiction dystopian collection: Humanity Series, and enter a deterministic world devoid of free will, reason, and maybe one day, humanity itself. It's not the end of the world... only humanity.

2021 RONE Awards Nominee for Time Travel/Science Fiction "Kate L. Mary has a knack for writing captivating stories in a multitude of genres." - Amazon Reviewer  They came hoping to find a new home after their own planet was destroyed, but Earth was dying as well, and most humans saw their arrival as an invasion. Now, two decades later, the Veilorians have been banished to the District, a fenced-in area on the outskirts of the last known livable land on Earth. Most people do their best to pretend they don’t exist, but not everyone. There are humans, like my cousin, who see them for what they are. Despite the threat of disownment, she married a Veilorian, and now she, too, lives in the District. Even before I met Finn, I was determined to stand up for what was right, but from the moment I laid eyes on him, we had a connection I’ve never experienced before. But with the election of a new and radical mayor on the horizon, tensions are high, and people are calling for change. They want to make my cousin’s marriage illegal and punish any human who goes into the District, but I refuse to back down from this fight. No matter the cost. "Breathes new life into the dystopian genre, delivering an exciting and emotional journey for the readers. The description of the world, the people—Veilorians and humans alike—and the emotional state of the characters is so well executed one will feel as if they have stepped right into the story. The tension, the worry, and the unknown, is well broken up with moments and brief glimpses of peace and joy, so the entire experience is not heavy...For readers searching for an incredibly well-written science fiction novel set in a dystopian world, this is the next series they will want to pick up." - Amy Cefoldo for InD'tale Magazine

Millicent Cuff leads a regular teenage life. She hikes in the hills, obsesses over boys, and is desperate to leave a good impression at her upcoming birthday celebration. When an experimental aircraft crashes close to her home, she recovers a strange broken sphere from the wreckage. The life she knew will be forever changed when an army places her village under siege and comes for her. Hellinix, a shadowy multinational corporation, wants their artifact back and will stop at nothing to get it, even if that means threatening her friends and family. But they hadn’t counted on the other village secret: that Millicent’s father and his closest friends are some of the hardest men on the planet—retired SAS commandos. But when Millicent goes to ground to hide the sphere and receives a significant head-wound, Hellinix will wish they had killed her when they had the chance. She was trained by her dad to survive. She’s used to taking hard knocks. But this battle will leave more than physical scars. Siege is the dark, action-packed prequel to the Zero-Point Awakening Series: a quirky serialized science-fiction thriller.

Before the Awakened arrived, a young woman stood against the powers of the world. Natalie is an advocate with Climate Revolution, an international non-profit fighting against the Climate Crisis. At an international gathering of environmental leaders in Sacramento, the capital of the Western Republic, she discovers a terrible truth about supposed environmental stewards. The resulting conflagration sparks a global conflict, ushering in... The World's Revolution . Catalyst: A Prelude to the World's Revolution is just the beginning. The World's Revolution is an upcoming collaborative SciFi/Fantasy climate crisis project from Two Doctors Media Collaborative. Now on Kickstarter!

It was supposed to be a one-night stand. There were supposed to be no strings attached. When Clink agrees to use his power of astral projection to help a team that already consists of super speed, super strength, and empathy rob the most secure building in Crimson, he figures the payout will be worth it. Then he meets Glone. The team leader is six feet of distracting lean muscle and attitude. This man has a temper like a rattlesnake and a bite to match. Although Clink tries to avoid his growing attraction, things finally come to a head one night, and they both give in to their passions. The problem: Neither man believes in relationships. Yet, the desire between them is too strong to deny. Then the unthinkable, there’s a traitor among them. Now Clink risks not only losing his freedom but his heart as well.

Five years after an alien invasion, the earth is unrecognizable. The human race has been decimated and the sun completely blotted out by dark clouds that bring constant rain. All indigenous plant life has been killed off and replaced by vegetation that's as deadly as it is invasive, and the aliens that have taken over the planet are seemingly invincible. Diana Foster wants nothing more than to forget what she lost the day the aliens arrived, but when an incoming platoon brings a familiar face, she's forced to deal with the painful memories she's worked hard to forget, turning her world upside down in ways she never expected. Faced with an attraction she never expected and a war most believe can't be won, Diana must work through the pain as she and her fellow survivors mount a battle that will determine the fate of mankind. If they fail, it very well could be the end of humanity, but if works it, could give her a chance to allow the blood to dry once and for all.

Winner in the 2018 Kindle Books Awards for Sci-Fi/Fantasy Fiction B.R.A.G.Medallion Honoree Finalist in the 2018 Wishing Shelf Book Awards For Adult Fiction Top 10 Finalist in the Author Academy Awards for Sci-Fi/Fantasy Fiction Cover Finalist in the 2019 RONE Awards from InD'tale Magazine In the dusty ruins of the world, three groups exist: the Sovereign, the Fortis, and the Outliers. Indra is an Outlier. Living on land that has not healed from the poison of the past, the Outliers have adapted - but to the Sovereign and the Fortis, they are nothing. For centuries the Fortis have made their abuse of Outliers a sport, but when Asa comes to Indra's rescue, she sees something different in him. Something that marks him as so much more than just a Fortis guard. But when Indra's world begins to unravel, even the quiet alliance she and Asa have formed cannot save her from the wrath of the Sovereign. In one life-altering moment, everything Indra has ever known is ripped away, forcing her to face a world even more harsh and unforgiving. Broken and scarred, Indra finds herself on a journey that will challenge everything she's ever been taught, learning along the way that she's stronger than she ever imagined. Maybe even strong enough to free her people forever.

Throughout the galaxy, the reclusive alien race known as The One are incapacitated by terror. On the planet Luddeccea, wolf-human hybrid Volka harbors a terrible secret...a secret that must explain her nightmares. Trapped on a luxurious asteroid, pleasure 'bot 6T9 struggles to find purpose—until he receives a message from an Unidentified Caller. The worlds of The One, Volka, and 6T9 are about to collide. The galaxy will be shaken to its core. The starship is waking. Starship Waking is a standalone adventure in the Archangel Project universe.

A collection of stories by Kay MacLeod The Carnelian Fox Preview Chapter - Find out the origins of Maiyamon, a monster catching game brought into the real world. Will the lure of riches push science too far? The Amber Wyvern - Delve into the lore of Maiyamon and uncover a secret history connected to a powerful monster. Juggler’s Path - Follow Asher from The Constellation Saga as he develops his power and comes closer to defying his father's cruel teaching. In Pursuit of Knowledge - Malik from The Constellation Saga is left stranded and injured when he makes a devastating mistake. Sweetest Dreams - A dark fairy is approached to use a dream power most people look down on. But the minotaur is asking for something he could never turn her away for. Welcome to the World of Orthaya. Heirs of Power Preview - Read the first five chapters of the epic fantasy novel Heirs of Power, book one of The Constellation Saga. A group of humans inherit incredible powers to save their world from being devoured by evil spirits.

Dare is an ancient Night Elf (please don’t call him a vampire!) keeping secrets from his own kind and seeking a Night Elf that has gone renegade. Penny is only twenty-four, seeking her lost sister, and hiding a secret as well. To save themselves, and save Dare’s people, they might have to risk letting their secrets go.

Annabel Martin dreams of winning a Melbourne Cup—the highest honor for any jockey in Australia. When a top trainer offers her a ride on the stallion, Reckless Night, Annabel hesitates only because her friend, James McKenzie is the usual jockey. But not only is James’s leg broken, but the trainer offers her a sweetener: if she wins the race, she can ride the horse through the Spring Campaign and on to the Melbourne Cup. Chasing her dreams earns Annabel an enemy in Damon Black—the man second to James, and the jockey who should have been in line to ride Reckless Night. As Annabel begins her new job, a shady trainer drags Annabel’s father into the middle of a horse swapping scam. Because of her connection to both horses, Annabel is implicated—just as Damon Black begins to become dangerous, and just as she and James become more than friends. A fire at the stables sends James to the hospital, where Annabel’s possible involvement in the scheme is laid out in front of him. Not only was his dream of the Melbourne Cup snatched from him, but the woman he loves may not be who she says she is. As Annabel’s world implodes, she faces her father’s shady connections, a possible riding ban, and losing the man she loves. But Annabel’s a woman who has survived as a top jockey in a man’s world, and she has no intention of letting her dreams be lost—no matter how high the bets are against her.

A NEW HERO FOR A NEW ERA Mustang Sally has some speedy shoes to fill. This young superhero has waited her whole life to join Just Cause – the premiere team of American heroes. Now she’s hoping her super-speed will earn a spot on the same team to which her parents and grandparents belonged. AN OLD GRUDGE FROM AN OLD ENEMY A chance encounter with the villain who killed her father changes everything. Even though she’s only an intern, Sally devotes herself to finding the man known as Destroyer. With the help of her eagle-winged best friend Sondra and her super-strong love interest Jason, her investigations uncover a sinister plot stretching all the way back to her grandparents’ era. Sally and Just Cause must risk everything to halt Destroyer’s plans and save the entire world. BONUS FEATURES Beyond the revised original text, this volume contains three all-new short stories that expand upon the history of Mustang Sally's family line in the context of the Just Cause Universe. It also contains a summary of the historical and contemporary superhero teams that have been part of the legendary history.

Leave No One Behind For warriors, those words and the meaning behind them have been sacred law, ever since the first human picked up a stone in anger. For Captain Shane Mallory, United Nations Air & Space Command, the spirit of those words rings no less true now than it did then. Captain Mallory and the Special Operations soldiers assigned to her gunship have just completed a cake mission, and all are looking forward to some well-earned down time. But when a desperate distress call comes in over the communications wave, those sacred words— leave no one behind —will truly be put to the test.

Originally part of the anthology Salvage Conquest , this short story Taming the Beast should whet your appetite for more Salvage Adventures! Marine Gunnery Sergeant Ron Harper is back on Planet Salvage, retired from the Tretrayon Defense Force, he kept his rank when he joined Tomeral and Associates and the Salvage Fleet. He was known as The Gunny .

"Ray Bradbury meets H.P. Lovecraft" A little boy defies the curse of a mummified Indian princess, prepared to halt the emergence of an ancient god, even if it costs the lives of everyone close to him. "Grandmother Who Breaks the Sky," from #1 bestselling author Michael Darling, is a masterful blend of fantasy, science-fiction, and horror. One of his best-reviewed short stories, it can be found in the collection Sailing on the Tides of Burning Sand , along with eleven other award-winning tales. "A unique, often creepy delight." — Michaelbrent Collings, Multiple Bram Stoker Award Finalist and Bestseller "Michael Darling is a talent, an master of perspective and playful storytelling." — Johnny Worthen, Award-Winning Author of What Immortal Hand

In the medieval Northlands, a dangerous family seeks power. They slaughter all who get in their way. Children’s rhymes hint at what’s to come, but no one recognizes the danger at hand. Astrid doesn’t know she holds the key to this power. She’s just a blacksmith who makes swords for dragonslayers. But Astrid has a dark secret … A dragon once chewed her up and spit her out. She hides the old scars covering her body through shapeshifting. But the time for hiding is over. AUTHOR'S NOTE: This YA Epic Sword & Sorcery Fantasy series is written for adults but appropriate for ages 14 and up. Book 1 can be read as a standalone. Book 1 – The Dragonslayer’s Sword Book 2 – The Iron Maiden Book 3 – The Sword of Darkness Book 4 – The Dragon’s Egg

Did you know all those fairytales you heard as a kid about witches weren’t fairytales at all? Well, neither did I. Imagine my surprise when I found out that not only did I possess magic, but that an entire secret coven of witches lurked right under my nose my whole life. When my powers first manifested, I wanted nothing to do with them, but as I discovered more of the women welcoming me into their fold, I couldn’t get enough! Unfortunately, life has a tendency of knowing when you’re happy and jumps at the chance to throw a wrench in all your plans. That’s exactly what happened to me. One minute I’m starting a new life and minding my own business, and the next, I’m barreling face first into trouble. Oh, did I mention the mysterious, alluring stranger that won’t leave me alone no matter how much I push him away? So, yeah. I think it’s safe to say I’m in for quite the ride. Care to join me? Just kidding. Stay away if you know what’s good for you.

After decades of wyvern-slaying in the Dragon Goddess’ name, the Genshu clan swore a vow of peace… until their unruly progenies unveil a sorcerer’s sinister plot. Blessed with the Goddess’ four elements, Hidekazu is stuck squandering his talents on the defensive arts. A unique opportunity allows him to shed his clan’s peace-loving mantra… if he betrays his twin. Refusing isn’t an option. The Goddess denied Masanori of her divine energy, ki. He is Hidekazu’s opposite. Hidekazu should snatch the chance to rise through the ranks of nobility, but instead, he plots a way out. Yet when a dark sorcerer kidnaps their best friend, Hidekazu can’t escape his future amongst the warrior elite: he must embrace it. He won’t leave Masanori behind. They will accomplish their dream together, no matter what Hidekazu must sacrifice. Especially if doing so will hide his planned betrayal. But their kidnapped friend isn’t the sorcerer’s first victim. Nor will she be the last. Unravelling the truth means involving the twins in a disturbing, century-long game. It’s too late to stop it. They can only make their first move. For fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender who love elemental magic and a darker twist to their epic fantasy adventures. Pick up your copy of the book and experience the first part of the adventure today!

When Fatima stepped out of the school of Nafoura, she never expected for her life to turn into an adventure. From Nafoura to the capital of magic in Agartha, Eldorado, Fatima stepped on a predetermined path. She joins the order of the Diamond Sun, traverses the desolate desert of Ryogoju, and endures two times a town occupation. All she wanted was to be a good Agarthan, save her homeland from a bleak future, and find the Needle of Fate. Join Fatima in her adventure, today.

His human flock had run wild for over a thousand years, their numbers increasing with each generation. Their racial memory, their true purpose, only seeped out through the dreams of the few. Deep beneath the earth, his stirring body, slowly woke, he craved sustenance. His thoughts focussed on just one goal, to quench his deep yearning for the sweet taste of hot human blood. The time of the next cull had finally arrived.

Book 1 in the 4-book Dragonfly series. In a medieval fantasy world where a handful of refugees from a Viking-like world now live in peace in a village of Shining Star people in the Great Turtle Lands, Greeta faces a dilemma. Although she longs to be married and have children, her sweetheart is balking. Something is wrong, and she suspects its because she looks nothing like any other young women. Instead of being petite and dark, Greeta is tall and pale. For the first time in her life, Greeta realizes she has nowhere to fit in. She faces the possibility of a lonely life without love or a family of her own. The appearance of a shaman in her village changes everything. The shaman insists Greeta must learn to walk in the Dreamtime because dark days approach and a key to the survival of all people will be a gift that Greeta doesnt yet know she has. Convinced she no longer belongs in her own village, Greeta leaves with the shaman. But the travels beyond Greetas home becomes perilous. She will soon learn that Dragonfly, the name given to her by the Shining Star people, is a clue to both the mysterious past she cant remember as well as her future. Dragonfly is Book 1 in the second series set in Resa Nelsons Dragonslayer World, a world brimming with female heroes, shapechangers, ghosts, and dragons. The Dragonfly series revolves around fantasy cultures inspired by the Norse exploration of Native America over 1000 years ago.

After the looking-glass... Comes the clockwork! Wonderland, built on the back of a giant clock, is winding down, and only Alice can rewind it. But between her and the winding-key is a war between Wonderlanders, none of whom wish to be slaves to the clockwork any longer. Who will win? Will Alice find her way to the key? Or will an older version of Alice, the dull and boring grown-up one, find a way to stop her? For fans of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass, a terrifying and wonder-filled new adventure!

When a deadly virus sweeps the country, Vivian sets out for California in hopes of seeing the daughter she gave up for adoption. Then her car breaks down and she’s faced with a choice: give up or accept a ride from redneck brothers, Angus and Axl. Vivian knows getting in the car with strangers is a risk, but with time running out, she’s willing to do whatever it takes to reach her daughter. The virus is spreading, and by the time the group makes it to California, most of the population has already been wiped out. When the dead start coming back, Vivian and the others realize that no electricity or running water are the least of their concerns. Now Vivian must learn how to be a mom under the most frightening circumstances, cope with Angus's aggressive mood swings, and sort out her growing attraction to his brooding younger brother, Axl. While searching for a safe place to go, the group meets a pompous billionaire who may be the answer to all their problems. Trusting him means going into the middle of the Mojave Desert and possibly risking their lives, but with the streets overrun and nowhere else to turn, he might be their only chance for survival...

As Shadow Health Secretary, Bernard feels powerless in the face of the UK’s latest pandemic. But a good politician never lets a crisis go to waste. Seeing the opportunity to seize power, how far will Bernard go to achieve his lifelong dream of becoming Prime Minister? How low will he stoop? How many must die? Black Death London is a dark apocalyptic satire set in modern-day London. If you love post-apocalyptic fiction with a twist, grab your copy now.