by admin | Sep 1, 2025 | Dystopian & Apocalyptic |
You are invited to take a vacation in the world of William Bear’s captivating debut novel, “The Ballad of Coyote Hayes: First Part.” Set in a post-apocalyptic world where the earth’s magnetic poles have shifted, technology is rendered useless, and societies have regressed, the story tells of Coyote Hayes, a young man on a mission to reunite with his mother, as he forms an unlikely bond with a stray dog named Chuck.
Together, they navigate a world of dangerous challenges, ruthless enemies, and unexpected twists. As they travel through this unforgiving landscape, Coyote’s quest to find his mother tests his integrity and resolve as he finds love, friendship, and a mysterious adversary. With a unique blend of adventure, mystery, and heartwarming moments, “The Ballad of Coyote Hayes: First Part” promises to keep readers on the edge of their seats in a battle for survival in a world where everything has changed and nothing will ever be the same again.
by admin | Aug 31, 2025 | Fantasy |
New York Times bestselling author Terry Pratchett makes Death a central character in Mort, another clever and fabulous installment in the Discworld series, where a cheerfully hapless young man discovers that work can kill your love life when your boss—and your girlfriend’s dad—is the Grim Reaper.
Death comes to us all. When he came to Mort, he offered him a job. In the Discworld, the Grim Reaper is a black-robed skeleton with glowing blue eyes and a scythe who’s fond of cats and eternally baffled by humanity. He yearns to experience what humanity really has to offer, but to do so, needs to hire help.
As Death’s apprentice, Mort will have free board, use of the company horse, and, best of all, another chance at life, because being dead isn’t compulsory.
It’s a dream job—until Mort falls in love with Death’s daughter, Ysabell, and discovers that your boss can be a killer on your love life . . .
The Discworld novels can be read in any order but Mort is the first book in the Death series. The collection includes:
Mort
Reaper Man
Soul Music
Hogfather
Thief of Time
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by admin | Aug 31, 2025 | Paranormal & Fantasy Romance |
Grim(ace) while you work … Aisling Grimlock is having a bad week. Well, actually, she’s having a bad life — not that she’s complaining. Okay, she’s totally complaining. After being laid off from her secretarial position, she has no choice but to join the family business, and now she’s a full-time grim reaper. That’s right. She collects and transfers souls to the hereafter. Cool, huh? Not quite. On the second day of her new job, Aisling (literally!) stumbles over a dead body that’s not on her list and the stakes are suddenly raised because, when a name isn’t on the list, that means someone stole it (and that’s never a good thing). Aisling’s family, which consists of a tempestuous father and four overbearing older brothers, are hot on the case – but the answers they’re coming up with aren’t exactly soothing. It seems a contingent of wraiths have descended on the area, and they’re not just dangerous for unsuspecting souls and the general populace. The Grimlock family is at risk, too. If that weren’t bad enough, Aisling finds herself inexplicably drawn to Detective Griffin Taylor – the police officer who considers her a murder suspect. Oh, and she’s a wraith-magnet — although, truth be told, she’s more interested in Detective Taylor. Aisling is determined to prove that she has what it takes to be a great reaper – even if it means risking her life and proving her father and brothers wrong when it comes to her competence level. When things finally become clear, will Aisling survive long enough to make things right? Or, will she fall prey to the wraiths and the individual controlling them?
by admin | Aug 31, 2025 | Teen & Young Adult |
From renowned fantasy author of the Old Kingdom series, Garth Nix, comes an entertaining collection of stories, including one Old Kingdom novella.
Across the Wall brings together an electic mix of Garth Nix’s writing spanning several years, beginning with the novella set in the Old Kingdom, “Nicholas Sayre and the Creature in the Case,” winner of two Aurealis Awards.
The collection also includes two tales inspired by Arthurian legend, a war story, a western, a traditional tale with a twist and a hilarious choose-your-own-adventure spoof. The volume is introduced by the author himself and, even better, so is each story—giving context, anecdotes and a glimpse into the exceptional mind of Garth Nix.
by admin | Aug 31, 2025 | Fantasy |
From the depths of a valley rises the city of Mahala
It’s a city built upwards, not across — where streets are built upon streets, buildings upon buildings. A city that the Ministry rules from the sunlit summit, and where the forsaken lurk in the darkness of Under.
Rojan Dizon doesn’t mind staying in the shadows, because he’s got things to hide. Things like being a pain-mage, with the forbidden power to draw magic from pain. But he can’t hide for ever.
Because when Rojan stumbles upon the secrets lurking in the depths of the Pit, the fate of Mahala will depend on him using his magic. And unlucky for Rojan — this is going to hurt.
