The outlaw surrendered only after he heard where they meant to take him.Fort Smith.Deputy U.S. Marshal Caleb Hatcher has hunted Lem Rusk across the Choctaw Nation and finally boxed him beneath a sandstone ledge. Rusk has a lame mare, a failing body, and five rifles aimed from five directions. He should die fighting.Instead, he drops his gun and asks Caleb one question."Are you planning to get me there alive?"Rusk knows something powerful men have kil...

The Digital AgoraTwenty-three minutes before Dr. Elara Reyes activates an artificial world, the dormant system sends her a message:YOU TOOK LONGER THIS TIME.The experiment has never been run before.At least, that is what Elara remembers.Inside the Agora, eight minds awaken without childhoods, families, or histories. They know how to think, speak, fear, and question, but they do not know who made them or what waits beyond the edge of ...

The marks on the hogs should have settled the matter.Instead, they marked the beginning of a killing.In April 1883, William "Bill" Potter and his neighbor George Noles found several of their hogs in the possession of Jack Daniels and Rial Blocker. The marks proved who owned them. Bill took his hogs home, and no fight was reported.A day or two later, three men came into his field.Bill refused to go quietly. He called for his wife as the men dragged him toward...

Cal has spent nineteen years hauling freight across the country and avoiding the one delivery that matters.A phone call to the son he abandoned.On the night of Jesse's birthday, exhausted and nearly out of driving time, Cal stops at a forgotten roadside station where a dead payphone rings with a warning meant only for him.Do not go to sleep.Back on the highway, Cal finds a young hitchhiker standing in the rain.His name is Jesse.He knows thing...

THE LAST LETTER FROM PERDITIONBy Kenneth ThomasSeven years ago, seventeen people died at Red Hollow.The official record called them rustlers.Harlan Creed knows better.When a dying clerk leaves him nine sealed letters, Creed is forced back onto the roads of New Mexico Territory carrying evidence that could destroy a sheriff, a judge, and the most powerful landholder in Perdition.Each letter leads to another witness.

The bell broke before the country did.In the spring of 1861, sixteen-year-old Eli Sutton lies about his age and rides away from rural Arkansas beside his closest friend, Silas Rowe. Eli understands little about governments, slavery, or the powerful men calling for sacrifice. He knows only that Silas is leaving, Anna is watching, and shame can look remarkably like courage when enough people are cheering.They are told they will be home by Christmas.Instead, Eli, Silas...

The Alchemist's CostBy Kenneth ThomasWhat would you sacrifice to rewrite the laws of time itself?Orran Darrow was once hailed as the greatest alchemist of his age, a visionary who dared to dream of eternity. In his pursuit of immortality, he crafted the Elixir of Time, a creation so powerful it could unravel the tyranny of death. But when Orran drank the Elixir, it destroyed more than it created—it shattered his body, warped his mind, and le...

The Expanse WithinIn the dying whispers of a broken world, where humanity's grandest dreams have collapsed into ruin, Dr. Kael Anarion roams the ash-choked wastelands—a man haunted by the weight of his failures. Once celebrated as the architect of the Skyshield, a monumental endeavor to shield Earth from ecological collapse, Kael's creation betrayed him, splintering the planet's fragile systems and unleashing catastrophic storms that razed cities and claimed countless live...

Step Into the Flames: An Irresistible Journey Through The Fires of Infernum MaximusIn a world where justice is a delicate veneer stretched thin over chaos, The Fires of Infernum Maximus drags you into the heart of the ultimate crucible—a volcanic prison where the damned dwell and legends are forged. Welcome to Infernum Maximus, the Prison of Eternal Flames. Carved into the molten core of a desolate volcanic expanse, it is a fortre...

Shards of LightIn a world fractured by the eternal conflict between light and shadow, the delicate balance that once sustained life has been shattered. The Axis Mundi—the celestial heart of the world—has splintered, scattering shards of immense power across the realms. These shards, brimming with chaotic energy, grant their bearers extraordinary abilities, but they also test their resolve, amplifying their deepest fears and desires.Kaelion Ashtear, a disgra...

The Harrow Harbor Mysteries series whisks young readers into the stormy coastal town of Harrow Harbor, where legends and danger are as deep as the sea. Siblings Carter and Mia Blake are accidental sleuths with a knack for uncovering mysteries that most people would rather leave buried. From abandoned lighthouses to sunken shipwrecks, every clue they follow draws them closer to the truth—and into the crosshairs of those who want to keep their secrets hidden.In the first ins...

The Broke Kids Club Collection brings together three inspiring stories of friendship, teamwork, and the unstoppable power of kids determined to make a difference. Packed with humor, heart, and important lessons, this collection is perfect for readers aged 9–12 who want to see how small actions can create big change.In the first story, The Broke Kids Club, readers meet Riley, Maria, and their friends, a scrappy group of kids from Glenwood who refuse to let their br...