Urban Myths

Jason lives with his big brother, Richie, trying their best to make ends meet so they can stay together. They've got supportive neighbours and some great friends, but there's always the threat that someone will think they can't manage on their own since their parents died. It’s February 1974 and working-class families have been hit hard by the three-day week. The reduced power usage means less work, and less money to get by on. Richie is doing his best, but to make enough money, he’s been doing favours for the wrong people.

A USA Today Recommended Read The last thing Rebecca Massee expects on her wedding day is to go from jilted kindergarten teacher to Amazonian Earth warrior. But when she causes an earthquake after her groom says "I don't," she discovers that not only does she possess incredible powers, she is one of four lost chosen sisters who must fight to keep humanity safe from rogue gods and demons. Luckily she has help: ruggedly handsome Scottish warrior Artair MacKay, her protector and teacher. An immortal, Artair has trained countless warriors for more than four hundred years. He understands ...

A magical tattoo. An ancient power. One seventeen year old boy. Indy is a normal kid. That is, as normal as the son of a billionaire can be. He has spent most of his life away from his family in elite private schools. But now that he has graduated Indy is returning to his family’s new home in Northern California. That’s when things go sideways. A freak electrical storm follows his father’s discovery of an underground cache of ancient artifacts that appear to have magical properties. Unfortunately for Indy and his family, a barrier of shimmering lights surrounds the discovery, ...

When the black sun rises…nothing is as it seems. The one place Elspeth Odhweine thought she’d find herself, another world wasn’t it. As an honoured guest of the Fae court, she finds herself in the middle of a deadly game of political tug of war. She alone holds the fate of an entire race of magical people in her hands and she will either unite them, or send them to their deaths. When they receive a lead on their illusive enemy, the Chimera, Elspeth and her friends embark on a treacherous journey to the top of the world in search for answers. She knows she must unravel the truth of her...

Witches guard the way. The Fae hold all the secrets. And a woman from another world has three days to stop a devastating war… Elspeth Quarrie has embraced her powers and her new name, Odhweine, and defeated the greatest threat the Druids have ever faced. They are safe for now, but the fanatical Chimera are destined to return as long as Elspeth’s prophecy holds power. The only way to ensure her new family’s safety, is to travel to another world and end the threat once and for all. To reach the Fae Realm, Elspeth and Rory need to win over the Witches, and once they do, they need to win ...

Only forbidden magic can save her . . . A magical storm that rocked the supernatural world left Tara Knightley’s mother dying. No one understands the disease or how to cure it. When her mother slips into a coma, Tara decides to take matters into her own hands. In the middle of the night, she sneaks away. She won’t return home until she’s found a cure. Tara’s quest takes her into the dangerous world of the Fae, a world forbidden to her despite the trace Fae blood running through her veins. With the help of a secret community of Fae living as humans, she finds a way into Faerie. There...

Wings I never asked for, a Viking warrior I can't resist, and a tyrant king to overthrow—all while trying to find my sisters before time runs out. I’m Kiki, and I’m a failed demon slayer. There should be a twelve-step group for people like me. When I discover a secret about my past, I’m thrown into another realm that’s nothing like NYC. When I try to find out why I have wings, I meet a guy who looks like a Viking and looks at me in a way that makes me fluttery inside. Turns out Soren spends too much time at the tile table and infuriating the king's guards—evidenced by his ink-...

Betrayed, imprisoned, forgotten, Ronan must fight through the darkness, or be forever lost in its depths. Ronan, a revered dragon shifter leader, stood at the helm of the Nightshade Weavers, navigating his people through a world of shifting alliances and looming war. But when celebration turns into betrayal, he finds himself confined within the walls of an eternal cell, his fiery spirit extinguished into a persistent drip in the gloom. The world outside moves on, forgetting him in his dank prison, as he grapples with a maddening voice whispering of his death. Stripped of his freedom, his ...

Lost memories. A sleepy village with an explosive secret. Welcome to Ireland…where creatures of magic are hunted. The first memory Boone has is running. Hunted by magical forces beyond his understanding, he crash lands in the forest outside the sleepy Irish village of Derrydun. It’s there he meets the odd and slightly eccentric Aileen, the last of the Crescent Witches…and discovers he’s lost who he is. Boone is a shapeshifter, a human born with extraordinary powers, and he’s wanted. By what or whom, he doesn’t remember. With his memory locked away by unknown forces, he soon ...

Quillan Sullivan lost his twin brother two decades ago, a tragedy he never fully experienced due to his unusual ability to see and talk to Riley when no one else can. He believes this "gift" is a fluke, until the haughty, vainglorious love of his life, Estella, returns after several years abroad, and rips his world apart.

A chilling secret. A relentless enemy. When the battle ends, who will be left standing? In the shadow of Australia's rugged High Country, a devastating battle is brewing. Grace and Lawson, their shapeshifter allies face an ominous ultimatum: fight for survival or die trying. But when Winslow captures someone dear to Grace, the stakes skyrocket, and they are forced to mount a daring assault on Winslow's underground facility. It’s a battle that will destroy his sinister experiments once and for all, but he has weapons and dark magic of his own lying in wait… As secrets unravel and ...

"Tales and Trails: Unraveling Asia's Urban Myths" is a delightful voyage through Asia's strangeness. This excellent book explores China, Korea, and Japan's cultures. It vibrantly blends folklore, history, and the human spirit. See the terrifying Gumiho, brave Chollima, mysterious Jade Rabbit, and Forbidden City whispers. Climb Kuchisake-Onna's terrifying peak in the dark Aokigahara Forest. From Beijing's hectic streets to China's calm farms, Japan's intriguing forests to Korea's wild beaches, these stories take listeners to many places.

Zach Hanson is a tech wizard, capable of creating and improving gadgets—including remote nuclear warhead launchers. But he's always known that he's destined for something more, something greater, something…supernatural. Powerful Air Amazon Gina Himmel is one of four sisters called to protect the world from those who would do it harm. Demigods in league with an Ancient have been taking over the bodies of leaders in the military and technological sectors, and Gina is sent to San Francisco to watch over Zach. Under Gina's protection, Zach is introduced to a world of ancient deities, rogue ...

Lisa is a new counselor at summer camp. Before the kids arrive for camp, she and the other counselors entertain themselves by telling tales of urban legends around the campfire. Later, alone in her cabin, Lisa finds an old burlap bag that has been left behind. When the kids arrive at camp, a child named Emelia, who makes suggestive statements of something sinister happening at home, is assigned to Lisa. Lisa is concerned for the little girl. She becomes increasingly stressed as her concern for the child grows unbearably burdensome, and the burlap back reappears in her cabin after being ...

Fading magic. Growing darkness. Between the pages, peril rises… In the town of Stonebridge, where magic hums beneath the surface and secrets lurk in every shadow, June Morgan finds herself at the centre of yet another brewing storm. Still reeling from her battle against the Shadow's Embrace, she must confront the growing threat of the ultimate darkness that's creeping ever closer to her home. As she hones her magical skills under the guidance of her new teacher, Harry, June stumbles upon a mysterious grimoire hidden among donated books for the upcoming Stonebridge Book Fair. Its dark aura...

The clock is counting down to midnight…Can Sky save the witches of Ireland before it’s too late? Averting disaster is Skye Williams’s sole job description. As the last Crescent Witch, it’s her calling to protect Ireland from the greatest threat its shores have ever faced. The ancient witch Carman. Skye never asked to be the judge, jury and protector of magic, but that’s exactly what she’s forced to do…but dishing out punishment isn’t Skye’s only problem. Boone’s memories are still locked, her magic is going haywire, and her dreams are full of nonsense. They're a hot, ...

Skeeve ist ein eher unwilliger Lehrling der Magie. Er sieht einfach zu wenige konkrete Anwendungspunkte für seine wahre Berufung als Dieb. Empört über diese mangelnde Begeisterung beschwört sein Meister einen leibhaftigen Dämon, um Skeeve von den beeindruckenden Mächten der Magie zu überzeugen. Leider tötet ihn der Armbrustbolzen eines Assassinen genau in dem Moment, in dem sich der Dämon materialisiert - und der schreckliche Aahz ist frei. Skeeve bleibt nur eine Möglichkeit: Der Dämon muss sein neuer Mentor werden!

A newbie witch. A thousand year old curse. Skye Williams is on a crash course with disaster… Of all the things Skye Williams ever thought she’d be, a witch wasn’t one of them. Now her power has been unleashed, she must prepare for a war that’s been brewing for centuries. Easier said than done when she doesn’t have a clue what she’s doing, and keeping it a secret isn’t all it’s cracked up to be either. She can’t light a candle to save herself, her new employee may or may not be a fae spy, things are awkward with her new shapeshifter boyfriend, Boone, then her ex shows up ...

*Re-release (same story, new cover) - Book 3 of the acclaimed Mystic Queen series. A riveting adventure traveling back through Maeve's origin story, revealing the mysteries behind her ancient visions. When your dreams become reality, waking up in the wrong time could be deadly. Cursed with the gift of second sight, Maeve travels through her haunting visions to medieval Ireland to discover mysterious secrets within her clan – secrets that could change her life forever. In this glimpse back through Maeve 's origin story, she must face her unseen enemies in a final attempt to protect her ...

The first book in Jayne Faith's highly anticipated new fantasy series! Retired magic crystal hunter Delilah Dane thought her days of adventure and danger were behind her. But an old colleague, handsome Carrick Forbes, shows up with an offer she can't refuse: hunt for a magical moonstone rumored to be one of the most powerful artifacts in the world. The catch? A cult led by Delilah's estranged father is also after the moonstone, and they're willing to kill for it. Welcome back to Jayne Faith's Shattered Magic story world full of action, intrigue, magic, and vivid modern fantasy! For more ...