Ninth House meets Mexican Gothic in a dark academia mystery where the cards are stacked against reason—and the price of knowledge is blood. Dahlia Blackburne is a failing bookstore owner and fake Tarot reader who relies on deduction—not magic—to cast her fortunes. So when a stranger calling himself the Meister offers triple her rate for a reading after closing, she can't afford to say no. But the Meister has a far more dangerous proposition: infiltrate Foresyth Conservatory, an elite occult arts graduate school, and investigate the alleged suicide of brilliant but troubled student and puzzle maker, Julian Earhardt. Desperate to care for her ailing mother after her father’s recent passing, Dahlia agrees to investigate Julian’s death. Inside Foresyth’s candlelit halls and ivy-choked towers, Dahlia finds the school’s ruthless academic Circle which include the alluring “Trees” Sequoia and Aspen who strive to create magickal art that threatens to transcend life itself. What Dahlia doesn’t know is that the other students are there to pay off their own form of debts, and her father’s history is more intertwined with the seductive currents of Foresyth than Dahlia could have imagined. As the line between performance and passion blurs, Dahlia must confront the truth about Julian, the Conservatory, and the most dangerous form of magic—the kind that isn’t taught but inherited. The cards at Foresyth have already been dealt. Now, all Dahlia has to do is play her hand . . . or be consumed by the game.

Destiny’s calling—and Hamilton Dinger wishes it had the wrong number. A narcissistic teenager with a charmed life. A city under supernatural siege. An adventure he never asked for (and will probably complain about). Sixteen-year-old Hamilton Dinger has it all: top grades, star-athlete status, legendary Tetris skills, and enough charm to coast through life. He’s got his eye on winning the girl of his dreams, Gwen Kessler, and ruling the halls of Apollo Central High School. Everything’s perfect...until it’s not. When a meteor crashes into Apollo City, it unleashes the Seven Deadly Sinisters, their evil leader Orpheus, and a massive headache for Hamilton. Oh, and it also triggers the awakening of his latent supernatural powers. Now, instead of worrying about his social life, Hamilton is stuck teaming up with Elysian, a changeling dragon, and Starry Knight, a mysterious, beautiful, and annoyingly perfect warrior. Their mission? Protect the souls of Apollo City from an evil supernatural force bent on destruction. But Hamilton isn’t exactly the heroic type—he’s more into dodging responsibility than embracing destiny. Can he set aside his ego long enough to step up? And will he be ready to face the truth, even if it means losing everything? Full of action, wit, and sarcastic humor, Slumbering is the first installment of The Starlight Chronicles , a coming-of-age Christian fantasy series perfect for fans of reluctant heroes, supernatural adventures, and epic battles of good versus evil. FROM THE BOOK: At the time, I didn't really believe that anything outside my control would change my life. Or at least, not in a significant, substantial way. My life was all about myself, and I figured I had complete control over that. Anything that happened outside of my control was more or less because I let it happen, and didn't feel like stopping it. It's funny how one disaster of epic proportion can really make you change your mind. FROM THE AUTHOR: Welcome to the epic world of The Starlight Chronicles, a young adult fantasy series about a team of fallen Stars with supernatural powers. Follow them through this alternatively snarky and sweet series as they become their city's resident superheroes, with all the fun and frustration of dragons and swords and homework! Look for Book 2, Calling , as the battle between good and evil continues on! Perfect for young teenagers or disaffected college students, or adults who enjoy some wry humor with their reading! WHAT REVIEWERS ARE SAYING: If you like Narnia, superhero adventures, or coming-of-age tales, definitely give this book a try. ~ Chandler Brett, author of Wolf Code 5 STARS! ~ Reader's Favorite ... Hamilton's inner progress toward heroism feels touchingly genuine, and there are plenty of good comic moments to keep the story moving ... Percy Jackson fans will eagerly await the next volume in the series ... A fast-paced, effective teen-paranormal outing. ~ Kirkus Reviews

Harry Stubbs, a heavyweight boxer turned investigator, faces eldritch horrors in the colourful world of small time criminals and eccentrics of 1920s South London. Based on H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos. The Book of Insects - Harry joins a quest for the fabled book known as the Al-Azif, the original of the Necronomicon. The book is dangerous, and so are those who will stop at nothing get it. The Ghost Door - When a man goes missing through an impossible, one-way doorway, Harry follows into the unknown to bring him back. The Snake in the Garden - A baffling murder in the back room of a pub, a curious find in a dustbin, and an elusive suspect with the key to an ancient mystery. The Body Snatchers - Harry is drawn into a conflict between occult powers which centres around an unusual burial in West Norwood cemetery.

I need more magic like I need a point-blank bullet to the head. All that dragon power Rhett’s already given me is churning around inside me, causing as much trouble as the great poohbah dragon protector himself, and he’s trouble walking in a pair of perfectly fitting jeans. Regardless of my desires, and I’ve got lots of them thanks to the two men who won’t stop shooting suggestive looks my way, more magic is exactly what I’ve got—plus a whole band of dragon shifters without it, heh, pointing fingers at me for taking what they think is theirs. Oopsie . Still, no matter the hissy fits they throw, finders keepers, losers weepers applies extra when it comes to power. Especially since I’ve got no idea how to give any of it back—or how to properly use it either, for that matter. And that’s before Zeke wants to share some of his magic with me... Oy. These men are intent on driving me batty. Life in Traitor’s Den, usually crazy enough to keep me on my toes, has never seemed quite so over-the-top outrageous. Denners and our unexpected guests are keeping me busier than a cat on a hot tin roof. When you add in all the resurrections, well, bring on the extra nuttiness. But when saving my best friend Birdie’s life involves her kissing Zeke, my quasi-vampire, my man, I wholly embrace the unofficial motto of Traitor’s Den: “Behaving is for losers.” Honey, I ain’t no loser. Armed with my girls Big Bertha and Big Wilma, the best six shooters a woman could ask for, I’m off to protect what’s mine. Now, if only that list weren’t growing... * A sexy fantasy western with growly shifters, sketchy vamps, peculiar mages and creatures, and one badass cowgirl sheriff. Within this small town, magic and gossip flow as freely as whiskey, and work and pleasure are nearly the same thing. Weird things happen on the regular in Traitor's Den. Come and join the quirky family, where everyone's packing. Oh, and don't mind the tiger. * Loretta Maybelle Ray is hot stuff. When several fine cowboys vie for her affections, this series becomes a reverse harem. * Though this series does not contain curse words, but rather a comical variation of them, it contains slow-burn romance that eventually leads to sex on the page with more than one man. * Each book in the Six Shooter and a Shifter series is a full-length novel that ends on a cliffhanger. However, a happily-ever-after is guaranteed for the series finale.

When a renovation turns into a crime scene, can Skye get to the bottom of a nightmare turned murder? County Cork, Ireland. Skye Brigid O’Shea is still struggling to fit in. Still branded an outsider in her adopted rural town, the ex-pat American strives to get her inherited B&B shipshape despite the flaky local help. But after waking with a fright from a dream her fae cat claims she borrowed, the discombobulated newcomer trips over a dead body in her pub. Not about to head the suspect list again, the nosy former nurse chases down clues both mundane and otherworldly. But after discovering she’s not the only person having others’ dreams and a band of New Age neo-druids making trouble near the standing stones, Skye is only certain that this perplexing puzzle is sheer chaos. Can she unearth the culprit before out-of-control magic, small-town secrets, and old hippies land her on the wrong side of the veil? Whispers, Whiskey, and Wishes is the quirky second book in the Skye O'Shea Cozy Mystery series. If you like stubborn sleuths, snarky felines, and eccentric locals, then you’ll love Rowan Dillon’s walk on the enchanted side. Buy Whispers, Whiskey, and Wishes for a shot in the dark today!

[Previously published (2024) as Adrenaline Rush by Fred Anderson] "...on the edge of my seat till the very end." -- Amazon review "Highly recommend, you will not be disappointed!" - Amazon review Maya Sanchez has just landed a gig to deliver a gift car for a rich guy who won’t take no for an answer. BRIGHT HEADLIGHTS ON AN EMPTY ROAD. The job? Simple. The pay? Incredible. Five thousand dollars to drive it from Atlanta to Baton Rouge. The catch? She has to leave right away to get there by morning. It seems too good to be true. HEAVY FOOTSTEPS IN THE DARKNESS BEHIND HER. But after crossing paths with the wrong man at a desolate rest stop, Maya finds herself in possession of something that belongs to him … and he wants it back. HOT BREATH ON THE BACK OF HER NECK. Now she’s in a fight for more than her life in the Louisiana wilderness over a night of terror that just won’t end, and learning the hard way that nothing is ever easy.