Epic Suspense

In Hearts Beneath the Ashes of Pompeii, healer Lucia Valerius and Egyptian physician Khai risk everything to uncover a deadly secret—and protect a love society forbids. As Pompeii teeters on the brink, they must fight prejudice, passion, and time itself in a race to heal a city—and their hearts.

Mera never imagined she would have to face a necromancer without Bast, her fae partner, but the Captain decided to separate them on a whim - or so she thinks. Running against the clock to avoid an outbreak that could destroy the human borough, Mera is forced to work with Julian Smith, the man she used to love before the Night Prince came waltzing in her life. Not good. Not good at all. Meanwhile, Bast chases Poseidon with the help of his brothers, knowing it's the only way to ensure Mera's safety. He'll do anything to save her, even if it means his doom.

For Nick and Ishi, working for Project GoldenEye proves more taxing than they ever dreamed it would be. Paying back the enormous debt they incurred is beginning to seem less and less possible. Especially given the endless “special projects” assigned to the pair as a means to avoid spending the remainder of their earthly days behind bars... Yet, once again, he and Ishi are paired with ‘Cat’ and her equally alluring sister, Natalia, in another dangerous assignment. This time, the search is for something far older...located in a region of the world where Nick and Ishi are unwelcome: ...

At just 8 years old, Aaron Sharma’s life was forever changed. After a tragic accident, his father—a brilliant scientist and neuroscience professor—implanted a revolutionary brain chip in his son’s mind to save his life. This experimental device unlocked extraordinary abilities: unmatched intelligence, the power to command supercomputers and quantum systems, and a mysterious connection to the universe’s deepest enigmas. But Aaron’s gift is also a burden.

Locked deep in the castle's dungeon, Yelena knows she’ll never be free again. The laws in Ixia are strict, and murderers must be executed, no matter the reason. But just as she’s resigned to her fate, she’s offered an extraordinary reprieve – to be the food taster for the Commander of Ixia. As the food taster, Yelena will eat the best meals, have a room in the castle, and risk assassination by anyone trying to kill the Commander.

When I find Henry, aka Dr. Jekyll, covered in blood and barely coherent, I’m a nervous mess. Of further interest is the fact that Henry’s counterpart, Mr. Hyde, has been ripped from him. After rushing Henry to the hospital and with no information about what happened to him, I get the only person involved who can help: Holmes and Watson. After learning there has been a chain of murders in Sacramento, I also learned one of the most feared villains is loose: Sweeney Todd, the Barber of Fleet Street. And he’s got a special knife that can separate souls from bodies. It quickly becomes a ...

A chilling and dark fantasy from bestselling author Raymond E. Feist. Successful screenwriter Phil Hastings decides to move his family from sunny California to a ramshackle farmhouse in New York State. The idea is to take some time out, relax and pick up the threads of his career as a novelist. Good plan, bad choice. The place they choose is surrounded by ancient woodland. The house they choose is the centrepoint of a centuries-old evil intent on making its presence felt to intruders.

Hubert, Angela, and Ralph Barney are riding horses in the grasslands when they discover an enormous egg. To the palms of their eager hands, the egg communicates a message of life, of a heart ticking. To their rapt ears, pressed against the shell, it speaks of something deep, something primeval. They do a reconnaissance, frightful thoughts chugging through their minds: What kind of monster laid it? What danger does this portend? The Brit, Malcolm Moreland, totes a large-caliber rifle and all the ammo he can fit on his web belt. The Brit is full of cautionary tales for the Barneys as he and ...

I escaped from the first wave of monsters with a magic sword, a kidnapped duke, and a big chip on my shoulder. It's not enough for me to run. Not when this tide threatens to sweep over the entire world. I'm the only one who can warn people of what's coming. I'm the only one who knows the truth. And I'm the only one who holds a sword able to fight against the tide of plague and monsters...or am I?

So far I’ve claimed two of the Morrígna talismans and been branded with two new magical runes in return. There’s no doubt that my powers are growing stronger, as well as merging with Cassie’s and Autumn’s. Still, while we’ve won a few battles, the dark goddesses sure seem to be winning the war. The only thing left to do at this point is to evacuate what’s left of the witch community to secure locations.

Suken Anisaria is just starting out as a bounty hunter in a floating city riddled with crime, corruption, and magical convergences powering everything from railcars to crossbow bolts. He’s got years of training under his belt, a hatful of his dead uncle’s debts to pay off, and the talent and drive to make it in the dangerous world of bounty hunting. When a warrant goes up for a notorious thief-turned-murderer, he jumps on the chance to take it, knowing that success will cut years off of his career advancement.

In this strange, new world deep among the shadows under a triple-canopy jungle and plagued by dangers real and imagined, soldiers strive to fulfill a mission they don’t understand and are ill-equipped to carry out. And high above them, the heavy rush of wings slashing through the humid air herald a coming wave of death and destruction, and just possibly, salvation.

The life of a bounty hunter is never easy. Between chasing after supernatural criminals and doing battle with the rival clan Taran, I have more than enough on my plate. As if that wasn't enough, I've been thrust into a maze of shadows. A young apprentice, a changeling, and a baron will conspire to turn my life upside down and change Sadras forever. While I navigate this conspiracy and the demons from my past, I'll be forced to confront an even greater power within me.

The people of Getty's town remember the death of their cemetery soldier vividly. They remember believing him guilty of unspeakable crimes, condemning him, and then watching as other men of his unit beat him until he no longer drew breath. But Nevare Burvelle didn't die that day, though everyone believes they saw it happen. He was cornered by a power far more intractable than an angry mob.

After two rounds in the Nexus Games, Alex Kellan has developed strange and powerful abilities, but if he wants any chance of winning, he needs more. When the Arbiter offers the teams a challenge round for arcana and magical items, Kellan leaps at the opportunity. Separated from half his team, Kellan has to navigate a deadly maze all while escorting a kid to the finish. When the Nexus residents get involved, the challenge becomes even more complicated.

Pandora believes that not supporting donuts is a good enough reason to label them evil. Angie's learning the saying "idle hands are the devils workshop” is twice as important if the hands are big and blue. Someone in hell is thinking of a takeover. With Lucifer out of the way, how would the demons play? Kick back for a fun, supernatural, action-packed adventure that will have you yelling for the good guys and laughing at the arguments between Katie and...her.

Geo thought that the only thing he'd ever be was a miner for SMB...but his new best friend is closer than he ever would have thought! Geo Statler is a miner for SMB Mining, one of the three employers left on Earth. On one of his recent missions he's picked up a new friend, Sim, a symbiotic entity that is looking for a new home. In true symbiotic fashion, Sim is helping Geo out, with his help, with his work, and most importantly with his love life! From his new girlfriend, the hot and ingenious designer to the eager and willing cougar Psychanal from work Geo has his hands full! What could be...

Since the great champion Aviuvus tamed the Valley of Lu, a relative peace has held throughout the land. However, this peace could not be expected to last forever. In every age, there naturally needs to be a royal champion in charge of maintaining the peace. Currently, that champion is Prince Edward, the heir to the throne. When someone poisons Prince Edward, the kingdom is thrown into disarray. While the royal court looks for an antidote to cure what ails poor Prince Edward, the second in line to the throne, Prince Leopold, takes half the army to a distant stronghold to secure his safety. ...

Found guilty of possessing magical powers and sentenced to death in Ixia, Yelena Zaltana must flee to the southern lands and seek sanctuary with her family. A family she hasn’t seen in fourteen years and who could be her only hope of survival. But Sitia is unfamiliar, and she’s treated with suspicion and even hatred by the people she thought she could trust – including her own brother.

This anthology showcases 20 years of storytelling in the Dragonlance world by gathering into a single volume the most popular stories written by the New York Times best-selling authors Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman. Their tales have defined the entire Dragonlance saga from inception to the present day, from the Chronicles to the War of Souls and beyond.