Work at a funeral home can be mundane. Until you accidentally start bringing the dead back to life. "...a clever, hilarious romp through a new magical universe" --Sarah Angleton, author of Gentleman of Misfortune Cassie Black works at a funeral home. She's used to all manner of dead bodies. What she's not used to is them waking up. Which they seem to be doing on a disturbingly regular basis lately. Just when Cassie thinks she has the problem under control, the recently deceased Busby Tenpenny insists he's been murdered and claims Cassie might be responsible thanks to a wicked brand of magic she's been exposed to. The only way for Cassie to get her life back to normal is to tame her magic and uncover Mr. Tenpenny's true killer. Simple right? Of course not. Because while Cassie works on getting her newly acquired magic sorted, she's blowing up kitchens, angering an entire magical community, and discovering her past is more closely tied to Busby Tenpenny than she could have ever imagined. If you like comic fantasy whodunits with plenty of wry humor, a cast of unforgettable characters, a touch of paranormal mystery, and piles of pastries, you'll find it hard to pry yourself away from this first book of the Cassie Black Trilogy. Note: While this book delivers a contemporary fantasy tale with snarky giggles and a few hexes, it's fairly clean with only an itty-bitty bit of light cursing, one fight scene, and no hanky panky or sexual situations. The Cassie Black “Trilogy” has now grown to a very un-trilogy-like six books that include… The Undead Mr. Tenpenny (#1 of The Cassie Black Trilogy 1.0) The Uncanny Raven Winston (#2 of The Cassie Black Trilogy 1.0) The Untangled Cassie Black (#3 of The Cassie Black Trilogy 1.0) The Unusual Mayor Marheart (#1 of The Cassie Black Trilogy 2.0) The Unbearable Inspector Oberlin (#2 of The Cassie Black Trilogy 2.0) The Unexpected Mr Hopkins (#3 of The Cassie Black Trilogy 2.0) What readers have to say about the series so far... "Wow and wow again! I absolutely loved this book! You get such a feel for the characters and the story is so fast paced you don't want to put it down." "More, please!" "I was unable to put this down when I started reading it. The author combines humour with a fast paced murder mystery all packed into a funeral home." "…suffused with dark humor and witty dialogue..." "Cassie Black, won me over in the first book of this series, and she doesn’t disappoint in this one!!!"

Paige Turner has always been a bit of a disaster, but this time, she might have really outdone herself. When Paige’s bank account screams for help, she never imagined her next gig would be as Shadow Harbor’s newest (and possibly most accident-prone) librarian. But forget about organizing dusty old books—Paige is now in charge of shelving something a tad more explosive: magic. And not the fun, sparkly kind. We’re talking dark, dangerous, and likely-to-blow-up-in-your-face magic. Her job? Keep the supernatural subworld from going berserk, all while fetching and filing magical artifacts from around the globe. No pressure, right? Except one tiny mistake could spell doom for the entire world. Or, you know, get her flattened by a rogue spell gone wrong. Teaming up with a teacup-sized dragon who’s heavy on the sass and light on the help, Paige stumbles—literally—through her new role. And when her first assignment turns into a chaotic math lesson involving way too many werewolves, she starts to wonder if the world can survive her as the new librarian. Fans of The Librarians and Warehouse 13, get ready to laugh out loud with this enchanting, klutz-tastic cozy mystery fantasy series. Buy Shadow Beasts now and join Paige in her magical misadventures!

After welcoming their first child to their family and exhausted from all the new responsibilities that come with parenthood, Elliot and Erica decide a trip to the mountains is just what their new family needs. They find a rental online - a cabin listed as Red Hill Paradise. They arrive at the beautiful, isolated hillside retreat, and everything seems perfect. The cabin is quaint and cozy. The woods are peaceful and the sunset on the hillside is gorgeous. The neighbors, folks who have lived on Red Hill for decades, are strange, but nice. There are sounds from the trees though. A quiet slithering through the dead, fallen leaves. Soft whispers of danger to come. Red Hill holds secrets, and this young family is about to find out that this place may not be an idyllic paradise after all.

The Chronicles of Kerrigan Box Set - Books #1-6 by USA Today WJ May Book 1 - Rae of Hope How hard do you have to shake the family tree to find the truth about the past? Fifteen year-old Rae Kerrigan never really knew her family's history. Her mother & father died when she was young; it is only when she accepts a scholarship to the prestigious Guilder Boarding School in England that a mysterious family secret is revealed. Will the sins of the father be the sins of the daughter? As Rae struggles with new friends, a new school and a star-struck forbidden love, she must also face the ultimate challenge: receive a tattoo on her sixteenth birthday with specific powers that may bind her to an unspeakable darkness. It's up to Rae to undo the dark evil in her family's past and have a ray of hope for her future. Book 2 - Dark Nebula Nothing is as it seems anymore. Leery from the horrifying incident at the end of her first year at Guilder Boarding School, Rae Kerrigan is determined to learn more about her new tattoo. Her expectations are high, an easy senior year and a happy reunion with Devon, the boy she’s not supposed to date. All hopes of happiness turn into shattered dreams the moment she steps back on campus. Lies and secrets are everywhere, and a betrayal cuts Rae deeply. Among her conflicts and enemies, it appears as if her father is reaching out from beyond the grave to ruin her life. With no one to trust, Rae doesn’t know where or who to turn to for help. Has her destiny been written? Or will she become the one thing she hates the most—her father’s prodigy. Book 3 - House of Cards Rae Kerrigan is three months away from graduating from Guilder Boarding school. She is now moonlighting as an operative for the Privy Council, a black ops division for British Intelligence. She’s given a mentor, Jennifer, who fights like a demon –fast, tough, and incredibly strong-willed. Rae finds a strange maternal bond with her. At the same time, she finds a new friend when Devon disappoints her once again. Childhood memories surface and evoke hidden secrets she is determined to solve. When the Privy Council ask for her help, she finds a friend, and a link, to the Xavier Knights – another agency similar to the Privy Council. Through the mystery and secrets, she begins to question what the PC represents and where she stands. Book 4 - Royal Tea The Queen of England has requested the help of the Privy Council. Someone is trying to kill her son’s fiancé. The HRH Prince plans to marry a commoner, and his bride has a secret no one knows but the Privy Council. She has a tatù. When the Privy Council turns to Rae for help, she can’t possibly say no; not even when they make Devon her partner for this assignment. They are to pose as a couple and work undercover, as bodyguards, to protect the soon to be Princess of Wales. Rae would rather be anywhere but with Devon, especially since she believes her mother to be alive, despite the Privy Council’s assurances to the contrary. The question is, how can Rae find proof of life for her mother, come to terms with her feelings for Devon, and manage to save the Princess, all while dressed for tea? When the enigma, the secrets and the skeletons in the closet begin to be exposed, can Rae handle the truth? Book 5 - Under Fire Rae Kerrigan is determined to find her mother. No amount of convincing from Devon, or the Privy Council, is going to make her believe her mother is not alive, and Rae will stop at nothing to find her. Torn between friendship and loyalty, Rae must also choose between Luke and Devon. She can’t continue to deny, or fool herself, any longer. The heart wants what the heart wants. Book 6 - End in Sight When life couldn't get anymore confusing, fate steps in and throws a curveball.

While attempting to abduct a teenager from her home, sadistic serial killer Victor Brooks meets his match: Ten 9mm bullets. In a puddle of his own blood, sprawled across a stranger’s kitchen floor, Victor’s life begins to flash before his very eyes. He sees the living and the dead, peace and carnage, friends and foes, success and disappointment, love and hatred. He sees a life defined by rage, suffering, and despair. The light at the end of Victor's tunnel is red—red with blood . Jon Athan, the author of The Groomer and Are Your Parents Home? , takes you on a journey through a serial killer’s life—from death to adolescence—in one of his bleakest, most disturbing novels to date. This is the making of a serial killer. This is the story of a man damned from birth. WARNING : This novel contains graphic content. Reader discretion is advised.

Heaven’s Dark Soldiers Box Set 1: Books 1–3 Rise of the Giants • Wrath of the Fallen • Rage of the Heavens In life, Dean Robinson was a soldier. Upon his untimely death at the hands of a fallen angel with a serious superiority complex and snappy wardrobe, he became something else. Not quite divine but no longer human, Dean was unwillingly thrust into the prophetic pinnacle of a timeless battle raging in the shadows of the Earth and the Heavens. Better yet, he and his newfound gang of arcane sidekicks might be the only thing standing between mankind and an incursion of otherworldly giants. No pressure… With heart-pounding action, laugh-out-loud dialogue, and a mind-bending mash-up of mythology and apocryphal lore, Heaven's Dark Soldiers is a thrilling urban fantasy romp through a world where legends come to life, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. From the backstreets of Boston to the nether regions of Heaven and beyond, join the wise-cracking misadventures filled with magic, destiny, and a whole lot of beer. In this explosive box set: Rise of the Giants – A mission gone wrong unlocks an ancient terror that doesn’t play by mortal rules. Angels and giants and beasties. Oh my… Wrath of the Fallen – The giants have risen, the angels are falling, and Dean’s in the crossfire between redemption and annihilation. Oh, and the Devil’s in the details. No sweat… Rage of the Heavens – The skies are burning. The war is escalating. And Dean’s about to find out what happens when Heaven gets personal. It’s just that kind of day, apparently… Perfect for fans of Jim Butcher, Kevin Hearne,Steve McHugh, Neil Gaiman, or Supernatural, this gritty, smart-mouthed series delivers mythic mayhem, dark humor, and the kind of heroes you want at your side when Heaven decides to go off-script in a Book of Revelation kind of way. Grab the first three books now—and strap in. The end of days just got personal. _______________________________ What people are saying about Steve Gilmore and HEAVEN’S DARK SOLDIERS: ????? “An urban fantasy tour de force with dazzling, enchanting heroes and heroines. Funny as hell (literally) and I can't wait for more.” ????? “Shocking, hilarious, explosive - it's been too long since I got sucked into a book this way.” ????? “It's like Lord of the Rings with Rambo and Bruce Willis, Clint Eastwood, and Chuck Norris in it. I highly recommend it as an enjoyable read that also sparks some deep thinking.” ????? “Supernatural thrill ride!” ????? “It was a mix of many disparate elements: conflict between good and evil and the complexities that play into distinguishing the two; salty, earthy soldiers’ wit contrasted with mind-blowing metaphysical concepts; most important, musings on the importance of beer!”