Bodies surface and disappear, seduce and corrupt in these original stories by bestselling, award-winning female crime writers from the Killer Women crime-writing collective. Keep your eyes peeled, your ears cocked and your wits about you as twenty deliciously twisted tales take you to surprising places... 'A killer collection of dark and devious tales' Mark Billingham'A lot of women have terrified me over the years, but none quite like these...

From distant planets to enchanted worlds of magic, embark on a journey through amazing short fiction in this epic anthology featuring twenty-two science fiction and fantasy authors.Travel from distant planets on the edge of space to enchanted worlds filled with magic.Laugh with plucky thieves and cry with aging mages.Discover ancient wisdoms, rise above unbeatable odds, and reflect on personal sacrifices.ALL FO...

Love is a powerful drug…whether it's the love of family, friends, or that special someone who takes your breath away…chances are, you know the feeling. But what happens when it all goes wrong? Do you break up, then make up? Or do you just walk away? In The Ex Chronicles, twenty talented writers share stories about relationships that falter…among spouses, lovers, family, and friends. From Penelope Christian's story of a woman who goes to great lengths to save her "perfect" life…..to LaKesa ...

Though colleges and universities are arguably paying more attention to diversity and inclusion than ever before, to what extent do their efforts result in more socially just campuses? Intersectionality and Higher Education examines how race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, sexual orientation, age, disability, nationality, and other identities connect to produce intersected campus experiences. Contributors look at both the individual and institutional perspectives on issues li...

Continuing a three-decade tradition, The State of the Parties 7th edition brings together leading experts to evaluate change and continuity in American electoral politics. Political parties in America have never been more contentious and divided than they are right now. Even splits within the parties themselves have the power to elevate relatively unknown candidates to power and topple established incumbents. With sections devoted to polarization and the electorate, polarization and politi...

Sam Shovel only comes to life for twelve days a year at Christmastime, and this year, he's in time to solve a murder mystery at the North Pole. O. Tannenbaum—the world's largest supplier of Christmas trees—has been murdered, and although Nick and Nora Claus are too busy to solve the mystery, Sam has enough time on his branchy hands to take a stab at it. Woven with enough Christmas references to choke a reindeer, find out if he succeeds in Death of a Christmas Tree Salesman.

When veterinary doctor Norrik Softstep is asked to investigate a magical crate confiscated by customs, it takes the entire staff of Quaint Creatures to unravel the troubles threatening the relatively peaceful city of Brightfall.From liches seeking city approval for their public adventurer dungeons, to strange goings on at the pet food factory, no problem is too magical nor mundane for Rik and his friends.

Kate has a secret she doesn’t want anyone to know, especially the new minister – the man who has taken her father’s position.John Laslett has just arrived in Green Valley as the new parish minister. He has been employed by the patron lady, Vera Wallace, and she has seen to his every need. But there is something strange about the housekeeper she has sent.Kathryn is an efficient housekeeper, but John cannot seem to break through the cold exterior. Something is wrong, he is su...

War Threatens – Faith is Challenged – Darkness RisesThe Clouws must choose to destroy or unlock the Dread Plate armor before the looming specters of their past make the choice for them.Jined grapples with the weight of his fate as enemies promise to destroy everything he holds dear.Daughter of dark lineage, Ophedia carves her own path through the annals of history, her fate entwined with her family's legacy.Lost amidst the many twining branc...

With Leaf taken by the Fifth and Sixths gods for training, Jovan and Ctefa try and find a normal life in their new marriage. But with rumors of the Endless invading, Jovan cannot help but feel the emptiness that Leaf left behind.Now they journey north to seek the council of the Four gods of Body, Mind, Soul, and Spirit, for a chance to be reunited with those they've lost, and with luck, to save the world. Journeying to new lands and dark worlds, Fife & Drum is a rich tale of found family, ...

Opportunity Knocks — Secrets Deepen — Shadows LoomHanen and Rallia have made a new home for themselves, only to discover secrets from their past that reveal a darker future.The heretical rift forming in the order of Paladins widens—only Jined and his closest allies stand in the breach.As imminent danger wilts the Crysalas, Katiam is cast away to lands beyond the edge of any dream.The blind monk Seriah has never feared death, until she ...

In the summer of 1874, four young pioneer girls were torn from their families in a terrifying Cheyenne raid that would test the very limits of human endurance and courage. Grace E. Meredith's gripping true account transports readers to the brutal realities of frontier life, where civilization and wilderness collided in an unforgiving struggle for survival. This is not merely a tale of captivity, but a profound exploration of resilience, hope, and the indomitable spirit that defined America...