Epic City

Alchemy is the hidden art of transformation. An exclusive power wielded by crime syndicates that market it to the world’s elites in the form of sand, a drug that enhances those who take it into a more perfect version of themselves: more beautiful, more charismatic, simply more. Among the gleaming skyscrapers and rolling foothills of Angel City, alchemy is controlled by two rival syndicates. But when two childhood friends step into that delicate equation, the city—and the paths of their lives—will be irrevocably transformed.

George Washington is remembered for leading the Continental Army to victory, presiding over the Constitution, and forging a new nation, but few know the story of his involvement in the establishment of a capital city and how it nearly tore the United States apart. In George Washington's Final Battle, Robert P. Watson brings this tale to life, telling how the country's first president tirelessly advocated for a capital on the shores of the Potomac.

Searching for the Quest Giver on a Penalty Level When Sarah is sent to a penalty level separate from the main game, she finds herself in some sort of city building strategy game. Trapped as an NPC with no other players around turns out to be daunting, even with getting a new and unique character class in the game. Can she survive twenty years in the game on her own and will she be reunited with Eric and Josh? One-click now to find out! This is the sixth book of the Tower of Gates LitRPG Series.

Tilla, bastard of House Kent, has it made. Safe from her murderous father in the dazzling capital of Lightspire, she lives a life of luxury under the protection of the Volaris King, alongside her boyfriend, Zell, and best friend, Princess Lyriana. So why isn't she happy? Maybe it's the whispers and stares that follow her wherever she goes, as the daughter of the traitor waging war against Lightspire. Or maybe it's the memories of her beloved brother, Jax, who lies cold in his grave even as she tries to settle into a life in the city's prestigious university. Then Tilla stumbles upon the body of a classmate - a friend.

Dev is a desperate man. After narrowly surviving a smuggling job gone wrong, he’s now a prisoner of the Alathian Council, held hostage to ensure his friend Kiran, former apprentice to one of the most ruthless mages alive, does their bidding.

The battle with the bandits is over, and the companions turn toward building the village of Alem’s Crossing. At the same time, Arthur is thrust into his new reality after discovering his true heritage. The young thief, Rayne, raids a noble’s treasury to find nothing more than disappointment and a hidden note. Given a quest of divine origin, he gathers a group of refugees to flee the city and head for the promise of a better life in the small village of Alem’s Crossing, on the edge of the kingdom.

Men had built cities before, but never such a city as Diaspar; for millennia its protective dome shut out the creeping decay and danger of the world outside. Once, it ruled the stars. But then, as legend had it, the Invaders came, driving humanity into this last refuge. It takes one man, a Unique, to smash the legend and discover the true nature of the Invaders.

An adventure novel set in Central Asia during the early 1920s through the mid-1920s. Discover a gripping tale of exploration, ancient mysteries, and unforgettable discovery in "The Desert Gate," an adventure novel that takes you deep into the heart of Central Asia during the roaring twenties. Set against the dramatic landscape of Central Asia, "The Desert Gate" chronicles the epic journey of Harry Taggert, a war-weary Englishman longing for one final adventure before returning to the monotony of everyday life. A chance visit to the Karachi Gymkhana Club leads Harry to meet John Sonjay, a ...

The rising tide of the House of Aiwenor has swept away some, while others on board with it have seen themselves rise to new heights. But the even floods must ebb and fight against the dams built to bar the way forward. Ahead of Nua, the Red City, fallen Komestra, prepares to rise again, its armies reformed, its power renewed, her promise... all but fulfilled. Her promise though, was not her ambition. To rule one city is good, to rule them all? Better. And so the wars begin, with sides being taken and armies on the march, new strategies are needed, and old allies from home must be introduced...

A prince cursed by fate. A love that defies destiny. A kingdom on the edge of war. "You stopped the aching starvation that I have endured for far too long..." Drake Blakeshire was never meant to rule—at least, not without bloodshed. Crafted in shadows, sculpted by war, and destined to wear a crown that could either destroy him or make him a legend, he has spent his life fighting against forces stronger than himself. But nothing in his haunted existence prepared him for her. Madison Marie Blair is no ordinary girl. She is his salvation and his greatest weakness. Bound by an undeniable pull...

The Four Realms - Life, Death, Light, and Darkness - all converge on the city of dusk. For each realm there is a god, and for each god there is an heir. But the gods have withdrawn their favour from the once vibrant and thriving city. And without it, all the realms are dying. Unwilling to stand by and watch the destruction, the four heirs will sacrifice everything to save the city.

Otherland, a universe where any fantasy can be made real, but which is ruled by Earth's wealthiest and most ruthless power brokers, the Grail Brotherhood. Shrouded in secrecy, it is home to the wildest dreams and darkest nightmares. Vast amounts of money have been lavished on it. The best minds of two generations have laboured to build it. And somehow, bit by bit, it is claiming Earth's most valuable resources - its children

Elaine and Johan are preparing to leave Golden City, with Daria and the travelers, in order to search for the Witch-King. The Grand Sorceress instructs Inquisitor Cass to help them. But before Elaine can leave she is arrested by two Inquisitors on the orders of the Emperor. When she resists she is hit with a powerful spell that forces her to concentrate all her efforts on protecting her mind from its intrusion. Taken to the palace she finds that the Grand Sorceress has been removed and the Throne has accepted an heir to the Empire.

Elle Takra, the heir to a throne in a far-off place known as the Second Land, finds her life in upheaval when she’s whisked away to this foreign fantasy land. After being attacked by those who would see her killed, Elle is rescued by a handsome fellow First Lander named Patch. Even though Patch awakens within Elle romantic feelings she doesn’t understand, she’s still promised to her intended, Simon, who became separated from her in the attack. And Elle is determined to find him. Unluckily for both Elle and Patch, they soon find themselves playing captive yet again, this time in a far ...

Graham Kincaid has been hard on his luck ever since getting kicked out of Heaven. He’s still an angel but he’s been relegated to Earth and now works two jobs. The first is as a bounty hunter, running down demons escaped from Hell. And his other job? A pet detective. When Graham comes across a crazed man who keeps screaming about his dreams being ‘stolen,’ Graham wonders if a sleep demon is on the loose. Unfortunately for Graham, he can’t question the crazy guy because he’s dead. To make matters worse, there’s also a centuries-old spirit of a berserk Mongolian warrior ...

Graham Kincaid, a fallen angel, is settling into life on Earth—he’s moved in with his girlfriend and he’s starting to get a feel for this being human thing. Graham’s still working odd jobs as a pet detective and an undercover demon hunter, but when the emissary of Heaven lets it slip that the most dangerous of all demons, Legion, has escaped Hell, things are about to get personal. Graham’s about to face his most important job yet. Why? Because Legion threatens the very existence of Heaven, itself. When Graham realizes who is at the center of Legion’s nefarious plan, he’ll have...

A partnership formed. A friendship grew. Both are tested. Neither may endure. Andrasta and Rondel have spent months in the city of Zafar, obtaining knowledge they will need to steal the famous Jewel of Bashan. Something goes wrong when pilfering an artifact crucial to their goal, bringing the wrath of the local authorities against them. A beautiful woman helps them escape Zafar in exchange for their help recovering a family heirloom.

Where did the Gods go after they left Earth? Some jobs feel like they last for eternity, but in D'Molay's case they actually do. Granted longevity and trapped in a timeless city governed by all the old gods of Earth, D'Molay makes a fateful choice to assist a hapless girl. He slowly discovers she is far more than she even knows and starts to suspect she has some kind of connection to a huge beast ravaging the Olympian realm.

The other side of the story ...Trickshot is in trouble. Captured by Karos' Fallen Court and held prisoner aboard Karos' warship, Trickshot's only hope of escaping six of the multiverse's most dangerous supervillains a seven-year-old magician who is a bit of a brat. Doctor Mind isn't in trouble. Guilty over failing to prevent Trickshot's kidnapping, Doctor Mind decides to investigate the real reason Prince Tojas wants the Trinity Blade. Even if he risks his own life in the process. Busker Burn is looking for trouble. Like Doctor Mind, Busker suspects there's more going on than meets the eye....

Thurk returns in this next installment of the Orc Ranger series. This time, he must travel to the city of New Stad in order to track down the cause behind a rash of explosions occurring throughout the boroughs. Once there, he meets the police commissioner of New Stad, a young woman by the name of Janette Blanca. Janette is hell-bent on solving the crimes in her city, as well as combating the vicious gangs which control it.