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Ryan and Rowan and their new crew and passengers have reached the dreaded Murack system. The two alien races there are still vying for control of the system, even after the Murack Five disaster nearly caused the Galactic Republic to bomb them both to oblivion. Their techniques now are more underhanded, and they see Ryan and Rowan's relief supply mission as a means to progress their war.On Gaia, the cloned e-entertainers continue expanding their influence among their unsuspecting peers. Gunther has started recruiting their former alien pirate enemies while Medwin reaches out to inactive clones with other special abilities or connections. Their plans are coming together, but they're still entirely at the mercy of their controllers.The fight for freedom is nearing its tipping point, but are its soldiers ready to lay down their lives for what they believe in?

In this enthralling tale of love, loss, and heroism, a family's tragic history unlocks a hidden power that propels three heroes on a daring time travel mission. As they seek justice, they also reignite the flames of love.Meet Sweteryun, a lovely girl who transforms into a beautiful young woman. By day, she's a dutiful wife; by night, she's an unstoppable good witch. Alongside The Blacksmith, she harnesses this newfound power to save their country from looming threats. Amidst their quest, a timeless yet forbidden romance blossoms, challenging conventions and sparking hope.Prepare for a journey where justice is served, love is rekindled, and the impossible becomes reality.

In the heart of an uncharted ocean, far from any shore, stands a towering tree unlike any other, a tree that holds life, death, and secrets deep within its ancient bark. This is The Mystery Tree House, a refuge and a curse for the shipwrecked souls who find themselves marooned on its immense roots.When a fierce storm leaves a diverse band of survivors stranded on this colossal tree, they soon discover its life-sustaining waters and mystical properties. Led by Warrior Is Born, a West African sailor turned reluctant leader, they carve out a new society within the tree's hollowed trunk. But beneath the paradise they build, shadows lurk, dark forces that threaten to unravel their fragile existence. As they struggle to survive and understand the tree's mysterious power, the tree house reveals its true nature, a place where treachery festers as deeply as the roots that anchor it to the sea floor.As Warrior Is Born ascends to kingship, he must navigate a web of power struggles, ancient prophecies, and supernatural forces. The stakes are nothing less than the survival of his people and the very soul of the tree itself. The Mystery Tree house is a gripping tale of leadership, sacrifice, and the eternal battle between human ambition and the natural world's inscrutable power. Discover a world where myth and reality intertwine, and every decision could be their last.

A rebellious prince, once thought dead. A noble's son, held captive by a deviant king. A bold plot that could change the fate of a kingdom.When Wolfgang is forced to move into the royal palace and take up his rightful seat as the fourth prince of Goldenleonard, he catches the eye of Soohyuk Shin, the son of the minister of foreign affairs. Soohyuk, forced to serve as one of the king's beloved "sovereign darlings," is looking for someone to play the leading role in a daring scheme. So far, all the other princes have disappointed Soohyuk, but Wolfgang is different - and he might just be the key to overthrowing the king.Volume 1 includes episodes 0-12 of the webcomic King's Maker.

Season of Fear is a beautifully dark and atmospheric fantasy debut based on Bavarian folklore

**PRE-ORDER** THE BRAND NEW VOLUME IN THIS POPULAR SERIES ABOUT THE HEALING POWER OF CATSMeet the charming cats who are prescribed to our troubled humans at a mysterious Kyoto Clinic for the Soul, as each cat with its charming, demanding, loving personality, heals its human over the course of a week.Kotetsu, a tiny Bengal who unleashes his boundless energy by demolishing curtains and scattering cat litter (preferably the gravelly kind).Noelle, a baby Bengal with a high-maintenance attitude who expects you to know what she needs without her telling you.Bibi, a tired show-cat who now enjoys a simpler life playing with teaser wands. .Ms. Michiko, a large, black-and-white part Maine Coon, as soft and comforting as mochi, though her laziness is unrivalled.Nikké, a shiny big-hearted black cat with an undiagnosed illness. He loves nothing more than sitting in the cardboard box made so lovingly by his owner.What is the untold story behind the doctor and the nurse who run this mysterious clinic with such dedication and efficiency? Why are they so enigmatic, so charming, and then so unexpectedly sharp?Find out who they are in this charming new volume.__________Readers adore WE'LL PRESCRIBE YOU ANOTHER CAT:'Oozing with warmth'*****'I was so engrossed I lost track of time'*****'I bought the first book and loved it so much that I bought this one too'*****'I read this book every night and it was so much fun, I could not sleep'*****

Celebrated as the writer of The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Importance of Being Earnest, Oscar Wilde is equally beloved for his fairy tales, written 'partly for children and partly for those who have kept the childlike faculties of wonder and joy'. With warmth, tenderness and quiet wit, these fables have moved and delighted for generations. In far-off kingdoms and ocean realms, in the company of giants and nightingales, Wilde speaks of heartbreak and redemption, of cruelty and compassion, of love lost, of love gained, of love everlasting. Rediscover here the complete stories from The Happy Prince and The House of Pomegranates, Wilde's two fairy tale collections."Wilde's children's stories are splendid... As explanations of the world, fairy stories tell us what science and philosophy cannot and need not. There are different ways of knowing"Jeanette Winterson

Twelve stories from the pages of Analog Science Fiction and Science FactJoin bestselling and award-winning author Ron Collins as he takes you on a spectacular exploration of everything science fiction. A ride that covers everything from true time travel to quantum drive race cars, with pit stops in between that dabble in nanotechnology, the digital divide, and survival across the galactic spans of space and time. Might there be aliens among us? Will computers take over the world? If so, how would we tell? And will it even matter? The answers might change how you see the future.Also included are stories that eventually formed the backbone of Stealing the Sun, a nine-book, bestselling space-based series.As a special treat, each story is followed by an afterword that provides further insight or discussion on the work's origins.If you're a fan of science fiction, Ron Collins, and Analog, this collection is a must-have volume!

An original novel in the expansive universe of Microsoft's bestselling and award-winning Halo video game series - with more than 60 million games sold worldwide!

A storm hits London - no ordinary storm! This is the worst hurricane ever recorded by meteorologists. Storm Betsy is sweeping across the Atlantic after devastating the eastern seaboard of the USA, and now it's heading straight for Britain.Mark, Andy, and Fiona have been tasked with reporting on its destructive path. As massive waves hurtle along the Thames, destroying everything in their wake, can Mark save his mother from the wild river? The city is in grave danger, and the Prime Minister struggles to manage the enormous catastrophe brought on by climate change.The storm wreaks havoc along the eastern coast before reaching the Thames, overwhelming the Thames Barrier and sparking fires along the riverbanks. Emergency services struggle in vain to contain the horrific impact on the lives of the people and the city's infrastructure.Based on expert research, this story reveals what could happen to London and other major coastal cities at sea level - a dire warning for the future!

**SPECIAL DELUXE EDITION WITH SPRAYED EDGES, CHARACTER ART, MAPS, AND MORE.**A fate bound to two princes-one born of blood, the other of power. When the dark prince offers me a bargain that will save his people and my life, the cruelly intoxicating fae gives me no choice. Our union is his revenge, and I am his sacrifice. His lies are unforgivable. His wicked touch bathes me in sin. He is my mate, and he is tortured by a curse to protect his people from his own family-from my allies. I can now see him for exactly who he is. So why can't I get his alluring touch out of my head?I am the key to saving his kingdom, but he alone has the power to ruin me. Deluxe Edition Features Include:Sprayed EdgesCharacter IllustrationsMapBonus ScenesAnd More!

The Sunday Times bestselling author concludes her compelling Lost Bride trilogy as two women - one dead, one alive - prepare for a terrifying final showdown...Long ago, Arthur Poole built a grand house overlooking the turbulent ocean, in a Maine village that bore his name. Today, Sonya MacTavish lives in that house-a manor that has been cursed for generations. Within its walls, she has witnessed the deaths of seven brides and the thefts of seven wedding rings.Determined to bring light to this haunted place-to fill it with people, with life and hope, once again - Sonya decides it is time to break the curse and banish a malevolent spirit once and for all.But the enemy in the black dress continues to hover, to come at her in frightening forms. They may be illusions-but illusions can be powerful enough to wound, even kill. This dark-hearted witch wants to be mistress of Poole Manor, at any cost. And Sonya will need to fight a battle across two realms to finally take possession of the house on the clifftop-and of her own future...

The Sunday Times bestselling author concludes her compelling Lost Bride trilogy

With the awakening of fire-breathing dragons, Among the Burning Flowers sees the first sparks of danger that threaten to consume the world in The Priory of the Orange Tree. Take your first steps into the epic. Yscalin, land of sunshine and lavender, will soon be ablaze.It has been centuries since the Draconic Army took wing, almost extinguishing humankind. Marosa Vetalda is a prisoner in her own home, controlled by her cold father, King Sigoso. Over the mountains, her betrothed, Aubrecht Lievelyn, rules Mentendon in all but name. Together, they intend to usher in a better world.A better world seems impossibly distant to Estina Melaugo, who hunts the Draconic beasts that have slept across the world for centuries.And now the great wyrm Fýredel is stirring, and Yscalin will be the first to fall . . .A story of human resilience in the face of dire circumstances, Among the Burning Flowers leads readers through the gripping and tragic circumstances that pave the way for the opening of the million-copy bestseller The Priory of The Orange Tree. Richly illustrated with magical artwork by Rovina Cai (@rovinacai).

Their relationship is fake, but the heated rivalry between Juvelian's new "boyfriend" and her ex is all too real. This manhwa adaptation of Hong Heesu's webnovel is now available in English print for the first time. With the ink drying on the contract for their fake relationship, Lady Juvelian and Max take their first awkward steps into high society as a couple. While tea parties and balls might be enough for Juvelian to start feeling comfortable with this new arrangement, they do little to assuage her father's disapproval. Under the best of circumstances, he would never allow his student to date his daughter, but as soon as he discovers that Max has real feelings for Juvelian, he makes plans to tear them apart. Those plans may have to wait, however, for the deranged emperor has schemes of his own, and in order to protect Juvelian, her father and Max might find themselves on the same side. What no one expects, of course, is for Juvelian to take matters of her fate entirely into her own hands... This volume collects episodes 49-64 of the webcomic Father, I Don't Want This Marriage.

There's more to being a wolf than howling at the moon! This Gothic Fantasy volume blends modern werewolf tales with medieval folklore and mythology. Explore Old English origins, Norse legends like Fenrir at Ragnarök, and Slavic myths of stolen wolf-skins. A stunning new book with tales of humans, wolves, power, identity, horror, and romance.

The National Museum of African American History and Culture defines Afrofuturism as exploring Black identity, agency, and freedom through art, activism, and visions of liberated futures. This new anthology expands on the success of Black Sci-Fi (2021) with fresh stories from open submissions and by invitation.

The Vegas in Space. Following on from Jubilee which Publishers Weekly called ';An amusing and fast-paced saga sure to please fans of classic space opera." Col is security chief for the artificial mini-world of JUBILEE a kind of Vegas-in-space. But his peaceful life is shattered by a surprise attack, and desperate to save his young family, he flees with an unlikely crew including ex-wife, Sana. But the League base he reaches is riven by politics and infiltrated by the enemy. Col must escape again, this time to his birth planet, where he faces long dormant personal demons. Where is Jubilee? What's happened to Col's wife and kids? How can he stop these politically incorrect feelings for Sana from bubbling up? Only the stars can tell. FLAME TREE PRESS is the imprint of long-standing Independent Flame Tree Publishing, dedicated to full-length original fiction in the horror and suspense, science fiction and fantasy. The list brings together fantastic new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices. Learn more about Flame Tree Press at www.flametreepress.com and connect on social media @FlameTreePress