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An ancient secret society holds the key that could reshape the world, or destroy it. Archaeology student Ella Rosen’s idyllic life in Crete is turned upside down when she saves a priceless Minoan artifact. Now on the run, she struggles to survive while uncovering a shocking revelation that completely upends what experts once knew about the origins of human civilization. With the help of a seasoned ex-soldier, Ella searches for clues in a race against time to unravel this breathtaking mystery. But there are powerful forces arrayed against them who will stop at nothing to prevent this ...

A devil haunts the City of Angels, and the most unlikely of detectives is on the case. 1947: While Los Angeles is mesmerized by the sensational Black Dahlia murder, an Asian boy’s mutilated body is found in a back alley of Chinatown. With the thoroughly corrupt LAPD unwilling to devote their already strained resources to cracking the case, it seems this grisly crime is destined to remain unsolved. Tommy “Dapper” Luoo, a Chinese American college student, has dreams of becoming a private detective. Incensed and frustrated by the police’s lack of concern, he decides to help his ...

The future of war is not decided by masses of soldiers, but by individuals. Interstellar war has been outlawed, and all conflicts are now determined by single combat. The fate of entire planets rests upon the actions of a duelist—specialized gladiators trained and modified with the latest technology to win a death match against their equally formidable rivals. Dyron Dyrge is an upstart who rises in power and prestige with each victory. Yet he shuns the limelight, for his secrets would tear the galaxy apart if they were ever revealed. Alix, an orphaned concubine with mysteries of her own, ...

The Fomorian war reaches a stunning climax in the sixth overall book in the Wrath of the Old Gods series. Steve Symonds is back. And this time, the odds against him have never been greater. What was to be a routine rescue mission turns into disaster when Steve and his allies uncover an alliance of mythical proportions: one that is about to be unleashed upon their supposed safe haven in Valhalla. Betrayed and exiled to the dreaded Aztec underworld of Mictlan, Steve must use his wits and tenacity to escape the latest trap that his enemies have sprung upon him. All that stands between ultimate...

A lost treasure of unimaginable value awaits those daring enough to find it. Former Green Beret Ryden Spass is looking for a new start and travels to the Philippines to visit his estranged brother, figuring it’s time to reconnect with family again and enjoy a long-earned vacation in the sunny tropics. But things don’t turn out quite as he expected when his brother goes missing. Falsely accused of murder, Ryden finds himself on the run from corrupt cops and if that isn’t enough, he ends up with ruthless gangsters after discovering his brother’s involvement in a scheme to obtain lost ...

Nick Dirkse is a workaholic software developer, and he's desperate to save his crumbling marriage and reconnect with his neglected children. So he takes them on what promises to be the ultimate vacation in a tropical paradise. The island, newly built off the southwest coast of India, is named for the mythical land of Lemuria. And it's a world-class private resort to indulge the modern-day rich and famous. But this seemingly luxurious wonderland hides a terrible secret.

He wants to quit, but his enemies won’t let him.Dyron Dyrge has had enough. With the death of his only friend, he decides to give up on dueling and retires to a garden world, losing himself in a haze of psychedelic-fueled oblivion. But after narrowly avoiding an attempt on his life, he must once again channel his lethal skills and abilities to find out who is hunting him. Meanwhile, Alix has returned to the place of her birth, a frozen planet full of intrigue and danger, in order to reclaim her lost birthright. The road to power will not be an easy one, yet she knows there can be no ...

Humanity stands on the precipice of a great change. Cassie Voges has made it back to Earth, but her return opens a Pandora’s box that will irrevocably change humankind. The world is in the grip of a new pandemic that may be alien in origin. Politicians, researchers, and soldiers grapple with this new reality. If a solution cannot be found, will it herald a new age, or will it be the end of civilization?

The endgame has begun. Who will win? Those who seek to rid the planet of the alien infestation have produced a counter agent that could turn the tide, while others who have accepted the new paradigm hope to live in peace. Two competing sides now begin their final dance, and Cassie is drawn right in the middle of this conflict. The ultimate fate of humanity hangs in the balance, and her actions will be the deciding factor.

A relentless gang war is the key to a shocking secretThe year is 1950. After graduating from college, Dapper Luoo stands at a crossroads. His parents want him to work in the family business, but he still dreams of becoming a private eye. Los Angeles is in turmoil. Mobster bosses Mickey Cohen and Jack Dragna are battling each other for control of the city’s underworld rackets, and Dapper is drawn into the fray when he’s given the unenviable task of finding a Chinese gang leader’s missing son. As Dapper gets closer to the truth, family secrets are laid bare, and he’s made privy to an ...

Peace is shattered. Tragedy and chaos ensues.A year has passed, and the native c'thlooq have begun a savage guerilla war across the swamps and rivers of the entire planet. The colonists of Wetworld are hard-pressed, for the insurgents have somehow acquired advanced human weaponry, and are supported by mysterious allies. Sophie Singh is thrust into a leadership role as enemies from all sides attempt to crush the ruling conglomerate her family has built up over many generations. Meanwhile, Conrad Gorski, an agent from the Vatican, is sent to New Bali to find the missing Moises Borbon, the one...

The gods have landed, and the world will never be the same. Toby Merckx and Charles Hudson were once part of the most far-reaching expedition in history, but the alien organism transformed them into something not quite human. Both possess terrifying new powers, and they will battle it out to see who rules the world. As the remnants of humanity turns against each other, nations start to fall. In this chaotic maelstrom, one individual holds the key to victory: Cassie Voges. But which side will she choose?

The electrifying sequel to THE OPENER! Don Rouse is young, rich, happily married and lives the life of a jet-setting expatriate in Southeast Asia. He also happens to be a master con artist, a manipulative swindler who controls a fictitious firm that convinces unsuspecting clients to place all their money into bogus investment opportunities. Aided by corrupt government officials, crooked cops, and unscrupulous bankers, Don lives a whimsical life of leisure and luxury with his alluring wife Jessica. When a mundane business meeting suddenly turns deadly, Don must use all of his cunning and ...

A drifting ship with a missing crew. Can Ryden find the hostages before it’s too late? When a cargo ship gets boarded by unknown pirates, and her crew disappears without a trace on one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes, former Green Beret Ryden Spass heads to the Strait of Malacca on a search and rescue mission. As Ryden goes up against corrupt officials, scheming business owners, and a mysterious syndicate with plans of its own, innocent lives are at stake, but there is also a hidden stash of valuables that some are determined to possess… at any cost.

THE END OF THE WORLD HAS BEGUN. WHAT DO YOU DO? Steve Symonds is just a typical 13-year old boy living in London. His main interests revolve around videogames, the internet, inline skating, and annoying his friends and family. But when the ancient gods of myth and legend suddenly appear out of nowhere and begin to cause havoc all over the world, Steve must find the strength and courage within himself in order to survive and ultimately prevail against a monstrous, supernatural tide of chaos that threatens all of humanity.

The thrilling sequel to Pagan Apocalypse is now available! WHO ARE THE FOMORIANS? A supernatural race of giants and monsters, the Fomorians were once the original inhabitants of Ireland, before legend says that they were defeated and driven out by the Celtic gods. Now they have returned. Most of Western Europe, including the British Isles, has fallen to their powerful might and eldritch magic. WHAT HAVE THEY DONE TO THE PEOPLE OF LONDON? After the Fomorian conquest, London has been turned into a silent wasteland. The once proud city is now home to roving criminal gangs who prey upon the ...