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The Cael Navalis, sentient starships long thought to be merely legend, have returned from the dwindling stars and said the universe itself was dying. Those reluctant harbingers also brought a hope - a pinhole into a parallel reality that they might turn into a doorway. And through that door was a blue-green world they could call home.

Dr. David Archer unwittingly makes a huge scientific discovery which leads to a story of mystery and adventure. Follow David on his journey which eventually brings a very important decision for Earth. The question is, do we act or not? If you liked The Martian and Interstellar, then this book is a must for your sci-fi collection.

In a military kingdom where the king is selected through a series of challenges and through combat, with 600 competitors in the mix, a human warrior struggles to reach the top of an alien society and claim the throne. With his inclusion in the tournament, the first human in centuries to participate, Marcus comes to uncover a deeper and more sinister plot by the king that could see an end to tradition.

Stevie Capot is living her life the only way she knows how - on the edge. With Rowan by her side, they rebuilt their destroyed community while their love flourished...or seemed to. But is their bond strong enough to withstand the fateful night when Stevie’s life is resurrected by another? One man holds a dagger intended for her. Sebastian Corbeau and Rowan Shaw guard secrets she needs to unravel in order to safeguard her new life.

While an entire world away, men turn into dragons and ancient magic ignites the air, Casid lived on in peaceful ignorance. This tiny village and its people existed outside of the conflict which threatened to swallow Terra, until the day chaos itself landed upon its shores. Now, one lone warrior seeks to protect his family, his friends, and the woman he loves as demons rise from the flames to burn everything he has ever loved to ash. This man is no god, no fundamental force of nature. He is simply a man, alone against the fury of chaos.

When Dane met Ann Slade, Annie to all who know her, he fell head over heels...so much so that he ignored what his brother and his friends said about being her rebound lover. He married her after three months of dating, giving up the lifestyle without even telling her he was a part of it. But once the couple starts having trouble, Dax suggests that maybe it's time things change if Dane wants to stay married.

The Rosinanti Dragons are no more. Since their extinction nearly one thousand years ago, these primal powerhouses have fallen into the obscurity of history’s forgotten lore. In that time, humans have come to dominate the world of Terra, peacefully ignorant to one horrifying truth: Ancient evil stirs around them, waiting to reclaim its lost world. For Valentean Burai, animus warrior of the kingdom of Kackritta, the details surrounding humanity’s victory over the Rosinanti are more than just a history lesson.

A big part of living well means living healthy, which in turn means to be fit and active so we can do a great many things and be happy and have a great mood. Two of the most important factors we need to keep in mind are to develop healthy habits and eating right. Unfortunately, many people do not understand this and stay bitter and unhealthy.

You are a magnificent person and capable of achieving anything that you truly set your mind to. What will be required from your part will be determination, hard work, and forming the right habits. This unique book will impart to you the perspective using which you can know yourself from the core and design your life so you can become the best version of yourself.

Lana undergoes a near death experience. Michael’s life, as a baby, is just beginning. What tethers together the two lives? This pseudo-paranormal short story has a few mysteries that beg to be unpacked. From having to contend with notions of the Lazarus effect, to briefly flirting with other dimensional space, find yourself entreated to an odd day, as Francistown folk grapple with life, friends, family, and courage.

Many would refer to Stevie Capot as a savior, others as a petty thief, but is she either of the two? On her journey to save her town from greedy higher-ups, she makes an enemy out of Marshal Tristan Vaurien. It just so happens he also runs all the deputies and yanks the chains of a few dastardly creatures including mystical warlocks and deadly shape-shifters. Two bounty hunters, Rowan Shaw and Sebastian Corbeau, get an offer neither can refuse, and they both have one thing in common: Both hold magic in their hands that can twist the fabric of Stevie's future.

Parker Bentley, widower and owner of a popular restaurant chain, has just asked his nanny to marry him. And he's made it very clear that even though it is a marriage of convenience to save his company from a takeover, it will be a real marriage. There will be no divorce, ever. He will be the head of the household, and she will have rules to follow. She will want for nothing, with a beautiful home in Chicago, a beach house in South Carolina, and money to buy whatever she wants.

To save his daughter from a serial killer, Headlock Hartington, who harbours a dangerous secret, must step into an alien world where reality has no meaning. And when he meets mysterious model Solo Blue, their worlds change forever. As they battle against time under a blood moon to find the girl, Solo is pursued by a power-crazy tycoon and government agents who control her fellow citizens through implanted microchips.

Cora Watson is headed back to her hometown in Texas for her grandmother's funeral. Now a successful New York editor, she rarely makes it back to the small town she grew up in. She's in for a big surprise, however, when she goes out for a night out with an old friend and discovers that her high school sweetheart happens to be in town at the same time.

In the distant land of Platonia, ancient protectors of the Gracies are dying; only the Gemwings can restore the magic within the Well of Life. After four Gracies volunteer to search for the Gemwings, Platonia comes under attack. Prince Daerahil lives in exile. Something dangerous is drawing ever closer to him; a shape hunting his soldiers in the shadows of Plaga Erebus, the land of wounded darkness.

Lithir and Bruno are sent to find the traitor who plotted to kill Alfrahil. If they are to be successful in their mission, centuries of distrust between their races must be overcome. As the unlikely duo enters the Dwarven mines of Nerea, they confront a maniacal sect, whose power threatens to consume all Dwarves with hatred. Desperate to learn the secrets of an ancient seer, they travel deep into the Elven and Dwarven realms, facing their most dire challenges yet. They must rely on each other to survive, but can they escape the traps set for them by their very own people?

In the aftermath of the Great War, elves, dwarves, and men are rebuilding their kingdoms. Meanwhile, a sinister plan has been put in motion as secret factions plan to assassinate Alfrahil, the crown prince of Eldora. With fire raining down within the city walls, the young prince rides for his life and escapes. Braving unforeseen dangers, he is determined to unmask the conspirators and discover the truth.

Some debts are impossible to pay. Son of the Father is a modern storytelling of Barabbas, the man released in the hours leading up to Jesus' crucifixion. Long before his life is traded for Jesus', Barabbas' family is ruined, a consequence of his own rage. Consumed with guilt he resolves to put things right, but this seems an impossible task. Huge debts, a man bent on revenge, theft, and murder hang above his head. As Barabbas struggles to atone and restore his family's honor and to bring himself out of poverty, he meets the new religious teacher.

Heinrich Mueller had no idea what creatures lurked in the shadows, stalking mankind, until he was bitten by a werewolf. Now, he must come to terms with what he has become and run for his life as he is pursued by those who wish to use him to develop a super-soldier in the post World War II era. Along the way, he makes new allies and rekindles an old love as he seeks to escape and live in peace.

Mr. Mani is a deeply affecting six-generation family saga, extending from 19th-century Greece and Poland to British-occupied Palestine to German-occupied Crete and ultimately to modern Israel. The narrative moves through time and is told in five conversations about the Mani family. It ends in Athens in 1848 with Avraham Mani's powerful tale about the death of his young son in Jerusalem. A profoundly human novel, rich in drama, irony, and wit.