Rob Stokes is an unremarkable twenty-one year old. He has a routine job, does ordinary things and tonight is going to a party hosted by his best friend. He's hoping for a good time.In a short time his world will be changed forever as he becomes hunted by both a demonic assassin and a secret society trying to defend the earth from the forces of both Heaven and Hell.Rob has a destiny to become a Key; one of a handful of guardians created to protect mankind and in doing so he ...

Whether we know it or not, each of us is a leaf on the stream of Creation, following the flow of God's plan for our lives. Sometimes we fight against the current, trying to direct our own path. Sometimes we think we succeed. But in the end, we are still that leaf gently floating down the stream, catching rays of Christ's light in our lives.During Lent, many of us recognize Christ's light shining more brightly for us as we prepare for the mystery and the wonder of Christ's resurrect...

Who are the true followers of Jesus?We've heard about the fishermen, tax collectors, and Pharisees who followed him. We know about the chief priests and the scribes he argued with, some of whom converted. We've heard about the many people he healed, the lepers he cleansed, the blind whose sight he restored. We've even read about the adulterers and divorcees he encountered and led to salvation.But what about the other people on the fringes of society? What about the drunks a...

Harry Dresden’s investigation of a grisly double murder pulls him into the darkest depths of magical Chicago in the first novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Dresden Files series—now celebrating its 25th anniversary!As a professional wizard, Harry Dresden knows firsthand that the “everyday” world is actually full of strange and magical things—and most of them don’t play well with humans. And those that do enjoy playing with humans far too much. He a...

A World in Decay. A Boy with a Terrible Destiny. A Man Who Must Decide the Future.In a realm where the land itself is dying, Mathen Cutter, a skilled businessman and reluctant hero, embarks on what should have been a simple journey to secure stone for his factories. Instead, he finds himself entangled in the mysterious and ominous town of Aguares, a place where hope is scarce, and secrets lurk behind every corner.Mathen's journey takes an unexpected turn wh...

Charlotte hears and sees things that are very suspicious.To find out what the problem is and how to solve it, Charlotte and her family are sent by Father Wisdom to a hitherto unknown part of The Magical Garden.When they arrive, they meet many illustrious canines from historic and magical times. It is there that they discover the extent of the threat and are given the solution to protect Man and Caninekind.Truly, this is a magical tale of the magic of doggies.

A world wide quake occurs when Black Matter condenses inside our planet with White Matter, causing the very mantle of the earth itself to begin breaking apart.The Eiffel Tower is destroyed.The Vatican is gone forever, a smoking pit.The White House and most of Washington D.C. are beneath the waves.London is demolished as if it never existed.Milions die within minutes of each other as cities collapse, damns break, waters rise and flood the inland coast...

Old Adam Farrel lay dead in the house wherein he had lived alone for the last twenty years. A silent, churlish recluse, in his life he had known no friends, and only two men had watched his passing. Dr. Stein rose and glanced out the window into the gathering dusk. "You think you can spend the night here, then?" he asked his companion. This man, Falred by name, assented. "Yes, certainly. I guess it's up to me." "Rather a useless and primitive custom, sitting up with the dead," commented th...

In a world spanning six continents and twenty diverse cultures, a delicate balance teeters on the precipice of chaos. Exuberant festivals and smoldering resentments set the stage, as brute force clashes with extraordinary mental abilities and ancient warfare faces off against the latest steam-powered weaponry.Within the United Empires, known as the Realm, opulent royal balls and the vibrant rhythm of monthly festivals veil a sinister truth: an underground organization waits in the ...

Set on the snaking, sinuous Danube River, Algernon Blackwood's tale "The Willows" represents a high point in the development of the horror genre. Indeed, acknowledged master H.P. Lovecraft regarded it as the best supernatural tale ever written. More awe-inspiring and thought-provoking than gory or terrifying, "The Willows" is a must-read for fans of classic ghost stories.

Tyris and Stilthius Menion have just had a falling out with their previous employer. In the brutal, unforgiving world of mercenaries, this makes them hunted men. Their flight takes them to a desolate town and a chance meeting with the only two souls who remain there. When it becomes clear that things are not what they seem, the brothers learn that there are forces beyond their comprehension at work in the world.

Jason wonders if his luck has finally turned around when he discovers he will inherit a luxurious home infused with ancient magic and a sizable fortune from a relative he'd never known existed. Of course, there's a catch. His younger brother and his cousin will inherit equal parts of the inheritance and it is stipulated in the will that they must live together first before they gain possession of the estate. All three of them are potential White Knights with the rare ability to practice ad...