In the first book in an exciting new coming-of-age fantasy series from the author of theAge of Fire series,an impoverished girl enters into a military order of dragonriders, but her path won't be as easy or as straightforward as she expected.Fourteen-year-old Ileth grew up in an orphanage, and thanks to her stutter was never thought to be destined for much beyond kitchen work and cleaning. But she's dreamed of serving with the dragons ever since a childhood meeting...

From the national bestselling author of the Vampire Earth series comes the first novel in an epic fantasy saga where dragons struggle to survive in an age of fire...High in the mountains, deep in the safety of a cave, a brood of dragons is born. The four young ones are among the last of a dying breed—the last hope for dragons’ survival. But hope shatters when a murderous group of slave-trader dwarves breaks into the cave, leaving a wake of death and destruction...

In this captivating family saga set in London from the late Victorian era to the early twentieth century, two sisters and two brothers navigate the complexities of love, family, and fortune. The elder siblings, favoured and spoiled since childhood, find themselves grappling with unhappiness and a secret misfortune that haunts the sisters' lives, while the overlooked younger pair demonstrate resilience in the face of adversity. Woven throughout the narrative is the poignant melody of the po...

Like a salmon leaving the ocean and swimming upriver, we are on a journey in which we must learn how to fly, at least for brief intervals. As we navigate the rapids in life, we grow stronger and more skillful. If we don't make it up the waterfall though, we swim in circles where cynics stagnate. Joy and clarity are ahead if we continue to progress. While every person's journey is unique, it is also universal. Any path that involves honesty and integrity leads to the same destination. How y...

Louisiana, 2065. A lot has changed in the 43rd year of the Kurian Order. Possessed of an unnatural and legendary hunger, the bloodthirsty Reapers have come to Earth to establish a New Order built on the harvesting of enslaved human souls. They rule the planet. They thrive on the scent of fear. And if it is night, as sure as darkness, they will come.On this pitiless world, the indomitable spirit of mankind still breathes in Lieutenant David Valentine. Brought into the special forces...

The sea may look calm...But what lies beneath is never still.When disgraced journalist Elena Cruz boards a luxury cruise ship to escape a career scandal and reconnect with her sister, she expects sun, silence, and second chances. But when personal items begin to vanish and a murder shatters the illusion of calm, Elena is forced back into investigative mode.As secrets surface and suspicion surrounds every passenger, E...

The Coffee-Stained HeiressIn the gritty, rain-soaked streets of the city, private detective Sam Mercer finds himself entangled in a case that threatens to unravel the very fabric of his life. When a mysterious woman named Evelyn Blackwood walks into his office, desperate for his help, Sam is reluctantly drawn into a web of deceit and danger. Evelyn's sister, Isabella, has vanished without a trace, and a sinister blackmail plot has made Sam's involvement unavoidable...

Seafaring Sagas gathers fifty-three maritime narratives into a capacious survey of the sea as workplace, battlefield, frontier, and imaginative proving ground. Across adventure fiction, naval romance, travel-inflected yarns, instructional realism, and tales of shipwreck, piracy, rescue, and exploration, the volume traces the enduring literary power of oceanic experience. Its range is especially apparent in the movement between disciplined shipboard routine and sudden catastrophe, between y...

Knights describes his early experiences aboard merchant ships, navigating dangerous seas, encountering unpredictable weather, and the everyday realities of working in maritime environments. His anecdotes capture the physical demands of the job as well as the skills required to navigate through different parts of the world, from bustling ports to remote, exotic locations. Alongside these practical details, Knights reflects on the changing nature of maritime work due to technological advance...

“The French Revolution comes alive through the eyes of six diverse and complex women, in the skilled hands of these amazing authors.”--Martha Hall Kelly, New York Times bestselling author of Lilac GirlsA breathtaking, epic novel illuminating the hopes, desires, and destinies of princesses and peasants, harlots and wives, fanatics and philosophers—seven unforgettable women whose paths cross during one of the most tumultuous and transformati...

**Book Title: Whispers in the Dark: A Trio of Psychological Suspense**Step into the shadows with *Whispers in the Dark*, a gripping trio of psychological thrillers that will leave you questioning reality, truth, and the darkest corners of the human mind.In this chilling collection, three seemingly unconnected stories weave a sinister web of paranoia, deception, and unsettling twists:**Story 1: Shattered Memory**Detective Eve ...

**Whispers Among the Shelves**In the picturesque town of Westbridge, nestled among rolling hills and historical landmarks, stands the Linton Bookstore - a sanctuary for bibliophiles, a haven of stories spanning centuries. Clara Linton, the proprietor, enjoys the simple pleasures her bookstore brings. However, beneath the tranquility of flipping pages and whispered conversations, lies a tale waiting to unfold.When a dedicated local journalist is found murder...