A young Arthur Conan Doyle confronts an occult conspiracy in "a ripping good tale" by the New York Times–bestselling author and co-creator of Twin Peaks (The Washington Post Book World).As the city of London slumbers, there are those in its midst who conspire to rule the world through the darkest and most nefarious means. These seven, seated in positions of extraordinary power and influence, marshal forces from the far side to aid them in their fiendish endeavor.In the aftermath of a bloody séance and a terrifying supernatural contact, a courageous young doctor named Arthur Conan Doyle finds himself drawn into a malevolent conspiracy beyond human comprehension, and into the company of a mysterious genius named Jack Sparks.The future is not safe, as a thousand-year reign of pure evil is about to begin—unless a small group of stalwart champions can unravel the unspeakable mysteries behind a crime far more terrible than murder . . . "Exhilarating . . . Sparks and Doyle race from one cliffhanger to the next, mixing it up with zombies, villains, giant leeches, and femmes fatales; exploring secret tunnels and a walled castle; crossing paths with Bram Stoker, Madame Blavatsky, Jack the Ripper, and Victoria Regina." —Kirkus Reviews"Scary and compulsive, with a chilling twist." —Vogue"A knockout . . . engrossing, strange and terrifying." —Booklist"Plenty of detail and fast-paced action." —The Denver Post"Compelling . . . bizarre . . . will linger long in the reader's memory." —San Francisco Chronicle

Harnessing the power in her blood could turn the tides of war—if it doesn’t destroy her first.It’s been fourteen years since Prince Gaeren lost Aeliana, the childhood friend he’d sworn to protect. Haunted by the unfulfilled promise, he searches for a way to bring her home. But with threats against the kingdom from both a rebel faction in the south and Mayvus, a power-hungry priestess in the east, he only has time to follow one last clue across the seas.Kidnapped as a child, Aeliana is desperate to be rid of the chaotic magic in her blood, magic her captors use to ravage the land. When she’s found by Gaeren’s rebel enemies, she joins their fight to rescue her mother from Mayvus, but her unwieldy power only serves to attract Mayvus' attention. Aeliana must learn to control her magic before they reach her mother, or risk becoming the weapon Mayvus needs to take complete control of the kingdom.Blood of the Stars is the first book in an epic fantasy series full of magic, intrigue, found family, reluctant royalty, & descendants of Stars on the brink of war.

“A quirky, charming, and very funny Gothic delight - like a 1920s Addams family as documented by PG Wodehouse. I loved it!” - Stephanie Burgis, USA Today bestselling author of Enchanting the Fae Queen and Good NeighborsHellfire. Brimstone. Awkward family dinners.No one in their right mind wants to live at Castle Drax.That’s okay. The Vexx family aren’t.On a crumbling cliff overlooking a dark, emerald sea looms the forbidding Castle Drax. It’s ancient, it’s freezing, it’s falling apart—and it’s home.But hard times have come around, and the demonically dysfunctional Vexx family’s in dire straits. There’s nothing for it but to sell the castle and move on—if they can find a buyer.And if, in their heart of hearts, they can really bear to leave…Come pay a visit, if you’d like. Meet the sinister Count Vexx and his charming daughter, Lulu. Make pastries in the kitchen with Magwell, and buff up the motorcar with Stormdust. Ring the lugubrious doorbell, if you want to give everyone a fright (including yourself).Just don’t, whatever you do, go down into the cellar…That’s life at Castle Drax. It’s:“A fate worse than death.” – Count Vexx“I have seen worse. Much worse.” – Fane“It really isn’t all that bad, lovie. Not once you’ve got used to it.” – Magwell“Everything will be alright! Definitely!” – Luna VexxA glittering, Decopunk mosaic unfolds in sixteen tales of life, love, and curses, laced with Charlotte E. English’s trademark humour and quirky charm. Cosy and comforting, strange and wise, stylish and surprising; Castle Drax is a Hell of a time…

There’s something strange about my new crush, but finding out his secret may cost me my life.Up until now, my life was uneventful: I lived with my dad, went to school, and sometimes dealt with my unexplained headaches.But in an instant, everything changes.My father dies, and I’m left orphaned and alone.That is, until I’m told that my estranged mother will take me in. When I arrive, I learn I have two sisters, but any dreams of belonging are destroyed when my new family treats me like a servant.In fact, the entire community shuns me. I’m convinced they’re a cult, and I’m desperate to escape.And then I meet the one boy who’s brave enough to flirt with me, despite my status. He’s gorgeous, intriguing… And completely rude half the time.The harder I try to fight my attraction to the jerk, the more I want to know about him. But solving the mystery surrounding him may put the whole community in danger. I’m an outsider, after all.Then I finally find out the truth: my entire family is made up of werewolves. So is the community. Worst of all, the boy I love is one of the monsters.And they won’t just cast me out if I reveal their deadly secret.They’ll kill me.*This is a story of buried secrets and a love destined to overcome all odds. It’s the perfect dark tale for fans of werewolf romance and star-crossed love.This book is ideal for readers who love:•Shifter Romance•Fairytale Retellings and Adaptations•Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, and Snow White•Dark Fantasy•Teen and Young Adult Paranormal Romance•Fiction involving forgotten family secrets•Tales of forbidden love•Fated Love, First Love, and One True Love***Scroll up and one click Enchant today.***

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