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It is true he buried the Shah's children alive and then marched his army over them. And it is true he copulated with a Fallen Angel. But what about the rumors of his death? Most say he wandered the hollows of Labyrinthos until the skin withered off his bones. Others say he was shot by a mercenary boy no older than ten. Some even say he was hanged at the gallows by the Imperator himself.

""Propulsive and intricate, Greta Kelly has constructed a world of twisting politics and thrilling magic following a heroine who is both clever and uncompromising, but ultimately, has heart. A stellar read that I thoroughly enjoyed."" -- Emily Duncan, New York Times bestselling author of Wicked...

What could possibly go wrong at a Tier Zero school of ascension when all the powerful foes have been vanquished and a bonded pair of Seekers can handle any adversary-not just at their current stage of ascension, but also from the initial ranks of the next one?

Amicae, City of Sweepers, survived the Falling Infestation which nearly destroyed it thanks to the efforts of Laura and Okane. While the ancient monsters have been beaten back for the moment, new and more monstrous dangers face them in the form of belligerent bureaucracy, dangerous gangs, grasping Sweepers bent on personal glory...and Rex, the City of Kings, who breed their own kind of monstrosity. Laura and Okane must go to Rex to reclaim the secret weaponry that keeps Amicae safe and come face to face with a horrifying truth about the Rex and their designs on all of Orien's cities.

The Law of the Jungle is clear about one thing—if you cross the high and mighty, you're courting disaster. But even when the Grim Reaper comes knocking for Vyllea of the Urbangos tribe, Seeker Zander isn't going to surrender her without a fight! And for someone prepared to do anything for the one you love, no law in the world can stop you from saving their life. Thus, our Seekers are back in action, facing the First Tier ahead—alluring, brimming with energy, and rife with cultists and ascension schools.

Falk has managed to obtain the second of the five swords he'll need to complete the Goddess's task, and now his path is taking him to the lands of the Elves. Time is limited, but before starting a new quest, it might be nice to wrap up his business in Arkem. Which will mean using the Mechanisms of the Ancients to defend the Gremlins' city from an attack by an army of Demons.

Agent Tony Mendoza has a sleeping problem… every time he falls asleep, he dreams of her. But it’s not any cozy, cuddly encounter his subconscious conjures, nor some kinky, carnal congress. Instead, Tony’s nights are haunted by nightmares of his supernatural stalker bleeding him dry. He’s also seeing things. Shadows flitting at the edges of his vision, cloaked figures lurking in darkened doorways, and a 7-foot-tall homeless man who accosts him and disappears. Except, the leviathan vagrant turns out to be real—and he’s killing people close to home.

After the Shattering, everything changes. When technology falters, the remnants of humanity must unite against an onslaught of creatures beyond their wildest imaginings. Basilisk, orcs, elves, dwarves, and other terrifying creatures now populate the planet. With the creatures causing havoc, strangers are forced to join forces. Private military officer Peter Blair grapples with enigmatic dreams brought on by a black sword, and his inability to save everyone. While journalism student Sarah Young discovers newfound magical powers and the responsibility they bring.

He ran like the monster he was. And the smoke followed. GIMLORE is a single mother and war veteran turned crime boss set on protecting her family and her town. ORBERESIS is a petty thief pretending to be God to protect a terrible secret. REDNOW is the world's most feared mercenary, but his best days are behind him and there's one job left to do.

Legacy and duty, or the freedom to carve your own path? It’s a difficult choice that Charles “Chance” Jameson must reckon with. He has reached eighteen Summers, the age of majority for humans who call the Wassirian Republic home. Like all the other newly minted adults, he faces a once in a lifetime choice. Service in the legions for five years, which brings both hardship and duty. Or the path of a commoner, living on the outskirts of accepted society. One that comes with no responsibilities to the state, and none of its benefits either.

Neuromuscular degeneration. That’s the scientific term for when a psionic Elite begins to go insane. Ward Moreno thought he was immune, but now he’s losing his memories. While he knows the loyal women at his side will never leave him, he can’t protect them if he can’t function. As the vengeful shaman Malagath continues to take revenge on all humanity, Ward’s only chance is to travel to ancient monastery deep in Galatea. There he’ll either find a cure...or lose his mind forever.

Born with his father's legendary magic, half-elf Fieran Laesornysh longs to prove himself worthy of the elven heritage he carries. With the Alliance Kingdoms and the power-hungry Mongavarian Empire teetering on the brink of war, Fieran seizes his chance to take to the skies and become a legend in his own right. He just has to curb his cheekiness and survive the rigors of basic training first.

Crafted by a team of visionary storytellers, Alpha Clash emerges as a riveting sensation of origin stories encompassing heroes and villains in a world unprepared for their arrival. Witness the start of the events that will shape the world and go on to shape the universe!

After years of struggle and bloodshed, Marak is finally king. But his rise to power has only just begun. In the far south, amongst the mountains and snow, Iradan, the youngest Saint in the history of the Ascendancy, vows to take Marak's head and burn his kingdom to the ground.

In only a handful of years, Marak has managed to go from farmboy to knight, from knight to infamous renegade. He has gained access to arcane power, wields an ancient and deadly blade, and has, by his side, loyal friends and allies. But Marak's greatest challenges still lie before him. To become a King, he must first take control of Amin, City of Shadows. And to do that, he'll need to defeat The Exarch, the powerful and shadowy figure who calls himself Lord of Amin.

When Alaric returns home from a failed crusade, he finds a home changed beyond recognition. It's a land drowning in chaos and overrun with lawlessness. He is a battle-hardened general who has faced countless foes and navigated the intricate political alliances of the Cardinal King’s Court in the Holy Land. But now he confronts his greatest challenge yet—reclaiming his homeland of Dekar.

En el continente Letherii, el ejército exiliado malazano, comandado por la consejera Tavore, comienza la marcha hacia los eriales del este para combatir por una causa desconocida contra un enemigo que jamás ha sido visto. El destino que aguarda a los Cazahuesos es por demás incierto. Nada saben del enemigo y la única arma que merece ser empuñada es el coraje.

War threatens to engulf everything he’s fought for, struggled to build, forcing him into a deadly game of alliances and betrayals. As enemy forces close in, Alaric—a battle-tested warrior and shrewd leader of his earldom—must rally his loyal companions and harness every ounce of his skill to face a storm of foes and a destiny he cannot escape.

More than four centuries ago, the Scepter of Mercy was lost to the king of Avornis, and each subsequent liege has promised—and failed—to return the powerful talisman to its rightful home. Now, young Lanius, the only surviving son of King Mergus, rules, though he is considered illegitimate and must abide by the decisions of regents. Still, the legacy of the missing scepter ultimately belongs to him.

One year after the cataclysmic invasions of monsters and demons against the world of the living, the forces of humanity have banded together under a united war banner as they breach the veil and begin the final strike against the unseen enemy that resides in the corrupted heavens—Tango. Following in the steps of the war hero Pilot, the denizens of the magical world begin to lay down their wands and swords in favor of guns, heavy artillery, and warships.