Urban Myths

Ian Dex is a genetically engineered man who has abilities from all classes in the supernatural spectrum. He's also the chief of the Las Vegas Paranormal Police Department (PPD). His job is to monitor all supers and their involvement in the world of normals. A group of ubernaturals has recently descended on the city, forcing Ian and his crew have to put everything on the line to control the ensuing chaos. While the crew of the Las Vegas PPD aren't exactly strangers when it comes to dealing with death, destruction, and mayhem, fighting these new powerful beasts is admittedly taking its toll.

Hank Avery has spent his life mastering the art of being invisible. A talented photographer haunted by unspoken crushes on unattainable women like Millie, Tina, and the enigmatic Tiffany, he finds solace behind his camera lens, capturing the world while remaining unseen by it. His quiet existence is about to be shattered when he embarks on a trip to the chaotic wonderland of San Diego Comic-Con, hoping his photography skills might finally offer a path out of the shadows.

Months ago, Nicole Cassidy's life was turned upside-down when she discovered that she was a witch descended from the Greek gods. Now the Elementals must stop Typhon - the most dangerous monster in the world - from rising, and seal the portal to the dangerous prison world of Kerberos. But they won't be able to do that without facing their hardest decision yet...a sacrifice so great that it may be one they're not willing to make.

"Tales and Trails: Unraveling Asia's Urban Myths" is a delightful voyage through Asia's strangeness. This excellent book explores China, Korea, and Japan's cultures. It vibrantly blends folklore, history, and the human spirit. See the terrifying Gumiho, brave Chollima, mysterious Jade Rabbit, and Forbidden City whispers. Climb Kuchisake-Onna's terrifying peak in the dark Aokigahara Forest. From Beijing's hectic streets to China's calm farms, Japan's intriguing forests to Korea's wild beaches, these stories take listeners to many places.

Prinzessin Aella, einst aus dem Palast verstoßen, wächst mit anderen Waisenkindern bei einem Orden auf. Doch die Schule, die sie dort besucht, bildet alle im Geheimen zu Spionen des Königreichs aus. Nach Abschluss ihrer Prüfungen wird Aella in das Elite-Team der Absolventen berufen, das ausgerechnet Raven anführt. Alles an ihm zieht sie seit jeher an, er ist mutig, loyal – und tödlich. Die erste Mission ihres Teams wird sie beide an ihre Grenzen führen.

Aux yeux de tous, Zoya Osman est une humaine et une sorcière. Elle partage son temps entre les cours à l'université et l'entreprise familiale de voyance dans laquelle elle fait de la chiromancie. Elle tente de vivre une vie tout à fait normale. Toutefois, Zoya cache un gros secret, elle est un Djinn, l'une des seules races qui ne sont pas tolérées dans le monde dans lequel elle vit.

Ryan Bell is your typical millennial: surviving on a diet of wine and Netflix, woefully single enough to qualify for cat-lady membership, and renting from a 70-something Tinder-swiping landlord-turned-bestie

Daniel Lyoncourt, 21, has trained his entire life to join the Brotherhood of the Guardians, who protect Talents, the mortal descendants of the original nine Muses. Daniel is prepared to risk his life in order to keep his Talent safe, but when he's assigned to 19-year-old Anna Saint-James, he discovers that his life isn't the only thing he could lose. Anna has no idea how special she is and knows nothing about her abilities. He must teach her to control her gifts, keep her safe, and hope that he can find a place in her life as something more than just her bodyguard.

All Dahlia wanted was her freedom. But first, she needed to buy out of her promised bonding—a promise that was made for her before she was even born. Almost a century of trying had taken its toll, and she did some things she isn’t proud of. She lost parts of herself along the way and flirted with the darkness inside her...and it flirted back. Everything in her life systematically blew up in her face one piece at a time. Blaming it all on the beautiful, egotistical vampire who showed up in her life would be easy, but it started long before he arrived.