Volume I of the Abaddon Trilogy.Books I/II/III: Collusion, Mayhem, Chaos.The Abaddon Trilogy by Dan Champagne is a character-driven end-times anti-hero anthology, as told by the denizens of darkness. The only 'good' character is the alabaster Angel of God's Wrath, who's back for business– Smiting the Wicked. This series has tapped similar veins as Game of Thrones (epic, brutal narratives), the Dresden Files (magic, monsters, mayhem), Dexter (murderous 'hero'), True Blood (se...

A series of shorts occurring between Volumes I and II of the Abaddon Trilogy.Simon Diamond:Welcome to a little tale about the happy-go-luckiest serial killer you're ever liable to encounter. You might like Simon, but Simon isn't so apt to like you. Join up with Simon 'For a Day in the Life' as he strolls through downtown Philadelphia, and spends his overnight in all-hours diner. But don't get too close! Because if Simon says– you're dead!Ben Arlington:How does...

Volume II, Book I of the Abaddon Trilogy.Laiel Brockade is missing. He has been, for close to a year, although it's only just now that most of his friends and allies are realizing it. That's what happens when you're a son of the Devil, with an unlisted phone number. But now, they're on the case. And with the Devil's Reapers motorcycle gang, the unshakable detective Ben Arlington, the immortal assassin Cupideau Ahmee Etienne, even Laiel's apprentice Andy, as well as one new-crowned ...

A series of shorts occurring between Volumes II and III of the Abaddon Trilogy.T-Bone and the Angel:What do you do when your favorite cousin gets killed out on the streets? What if it's worse than that, and you keep hearing stories that an angel killed him? What if the stories turn out to be true? Well, you knuckle down and strangle the first warlock you meet for information. After that, the angel hunt is on!the Widow of the Caul:Dorothy Parker, the new Antich...

Volume II, Book II of the Abaddon Trilogy.Laiel Brockade has been found. Fallen down a dark hole for a year, he's been rescued and brought up into the light once more. But he's not doing so good. He looks a little chipped around the edges, like a smile with broken teeth. But he's making his big comeback. And with one of the Devil's own sons, a 'Big Comeback' takes on fantastic, destructive new meaning. His gang's teeming with monsters and brimming with magic, and they're out for bl...

Volume III, Book I of the Abaddon Trilogy.The vampire war continues, having spilled out into the streets. And the authorities have taken notice. The Night Reapers get captured. So Laiel Brockade is called back from his long vacation on a boat. His return is not well received, but then again, his ex-friends did ask him back. For a rescue mission. Which isn't such a good fit for a guy like Laiel. On top of that, the war against the vampires is also a war amongst them, and that front ...

Volume II, Book III of the Abaddon Trilogy.Laiel Brockade is back. A little less pretty, a little unsteady on his feet. But despite all of that, he's gone to war. To defeat the opponents arrayed against him demands every last ounce of the power, ingenuity, and evil that he's known for. But nothing ever works out quite to order for the most wayward son of the Devil, now does it? A conflict of many sides, where every hand holds a dagger, and every dagger hovers at someone's back. At ...

In the ninth installment in Kevin Hearne’s New York Times bestselling Iron Druid Chronicles, the ancient gods are still wreaking havoc today in this hilarious, action-packed collection of original short stories featuring Atticus O’Sullivan.In ancient Egypt, Atticus agrees to raid a secret chamber underneath the library of Alexandria, dodging deadly traps, only to learn that on-site security includes two members of the Egyptian pantheon.At a Kansas ...

This volume assembles 25 tales by Darrell Schweitzer, modern and alternate-world fantasy and horror tales in the "Weird Tales" vein. Included in this volume are some of his very finest works, including "Pennies from Hell," "Peeling It Off," "Kind Yvorian's Wager," and many more! Complete contents:TRANSIENTSA LANTERN MAKER OF AI HANLOTHE STORY OF A DADARREFUGEES FROM AN IMAGINARY COUNTRYTHE SORCERER EVORAGDOUTHE MYSTERIES OF THE FACELESS KING...

A struggling artist finds a lost angel has crash-landed atop her New York City apartment building, and she must help the angel become mortal or return to heaven before it turns into a daemonStruggling artist Lucy Bender is at the end of her rope. After being betrayed by both her boyfriend and a jealous rival in the cut-throat art world, she finds herself standing on the roof of her New York apartment, contemplating suicide. Her luck is changed, however, when a misp...

She might just look like an ordinary-if beautiful-young woman, but Iriya is anything but ordinary! A ruthless warrior clad in red armor, Iriya is a Hunter determined to exterminate the vampires that were once her parents and siblings. Now, half-vampire, half-human D has to decide to offer his assistance, get out of the way, or have a dangerous battle on his hands!This latest volume features six new illustrations by Final Fantasy designer Yoshitaka Amano and an unforgettable matchup...

The wizard's tower is falling down, falling down, falling down! The Wizard's tower is falling down, my fair lady.This is the second short story in the Evenings with Rory series. It is only tied in with Harriet's Mystery in that the inspiration came from Rory's Story Cubes, which are fun and awesome.Should you like to appear as part of Evenings with Rory, please email the author.