Richard Kinners is prepared for a fresh beginning and moves to the tranquil, enigmatic town of Elder Creek. However, upon his arrival, he quickly realizes that things aren't quite as they appear. The neighbours seem to conceal more than they reveal, and initial impressions can be misleading. Richard is about to discover that he has encountered far more than he bargained for.

An Unforgettable Journey to Mt. Everest Base CampElizabeth Williams, her brother Hank, and their close friend Luke embark on an exhilarating expedition to reach Mt. Everest Base Camp. What begins as a challenge to fulfil a promise quickly evolves into an adventure far beyond their expectations.Guided by their tour leader Priya, the ascent to their goal proves to be increasingly difficult, with harsh weather conditions, a strenuous c...

Vengeance has a new name.In the wild west, he's been called many things — outlaw, renegade, bounty hunter. But one thing's certain: he's every wanted man's worst nightmare.John Benedict is often the last face a criminal ever sees, and for good reason. Ruthless, skilled, and driven by a past he can't outrun, Benedict hunts evil in all its forms — by any means necessary.When a tip stirs up the ghosts of his past and offers a chance at redemption, he c...

A simple introduction to Chinese writing, pronunciation and intonation using short stories. Appropriate for beginner Chinese students of all ages.Reading basic Chinese becomes simplified in this highly attractive and unique manual designed for readers of all ages. Chinese writing, pronunciation, and vocabulary are described here in an entertaining and interesting manner to help beginners learn Chinese quickly. The author starts with simple characters and then combi...

Deep in various criminal empires, Davie Rhodes is a vindictive, deadly and notorious bare-knuckle legend without remorse for his victims. From a grim childhood in the Glasgow Gorbals slums, to working for The Godfather, then gunrunning for the IRA, he's a survivor. In the shadows between cities, he leaves a trail of destruction his own blood must resolve. And after causing his wife's suicide, he flees Aberdeen, abandoning son Joe to work for Jack Gallagher in Liverpool's seedy underworld.

Part 1: Might & MagicFollow a tale of epic proportions, spanning across multiple decades. Max Starheart, a young, talented and ambitious sorcerer trainee dreams of following in his father's footsteps and joining his famous cities magical military. In his youth, Max must take the guidance of three legendary sorcerers whilst simultaneously, attempting to uncover the mystery of Kavlos' Emperor. Is he indeed as benevolent as he claims, or is there more than meets the eye with this myst...

In a town where the people are colder than the weather, and the situation is crazier and more mysterious than anyone can possibly imagine, Chicago police officer Christian Hawk decides to take on the challenge of unravelling three months' worth of strange disappearances.Opting to escape and fall into his work after a personal tragedy, officer Hawk ventures into the cold, desolate town of Holberg, Norway to attempt to uncover why multiple people have gone missing, with no obvious tr...

'Reads like the bastard love child of Graham Norton and Mystic Meg!''Fans of Janet Evanovich will love SPIRITUAL HIGH.'“It’s not every day a midget tries to burn your flat down. Not unless you live in the rough part of Lilliput.”Gee’s dull life as a supermarket shelf stacker finally gets interesting when his best mate, Mark goes missing.Why has South London’s sexiest bad boy gone AWOL with ganglands scaries...

unMothered, unTongued is a collection of lyric essays written from the liminal space of the in-between. These essays thread themselves around questions of language, landscape, and identity, weaving together intersectionalities and intertextualities. Author Lee Horikoshi Roripaugh, a biracial LGBTQIA+ Nisei who was born and raised in Laramie, Wyoming, to a non-native-English-speaking Issei mother, considers not only the tensions in the rifts between intersectional identities (birac...

In legend, prophecies are instrumental in deciding the fate of the future. They are mysterious, foreboding and powerful…but what if a prophecy, was a trick?In the world of Omeria, a young and skilled sorcerer in training, Max Starheart, is eager to follow in his fathers' footsteps and join the Empire of Kavlos, to use his magical abilities to protect his homeland. On his journey, he will meet three ancient sorcerers who will help play a pivotal role in shaping his future, the Kingd...

Can evil truly be vanquished? Is there such a thing as a happy ending, or are we merely blinded by a temporary feeling of peace?Six months of peace have befallen Omeria, since Max Starheart and his companions came back from their last adventure. However now a darker presence begins to stir once again over the lands, after several Kavlosian soldiers are sent to investigate local disturbances, only to mysteriously vanish.Return once more, to a world where magic meets incredib...

The Starheart Saga comes to its epic conclusion as an era of tranquillity under King Max Starheart's rule is shattered by an unprecedented threat. From the far reaches of space, King Vortax of Kyperias, a realm renowned for its cutting-edge technology, sets his sights on Omeria. Unbeknownst to its inhabitants, this new adversary emerges from the shadows of both the past and future, bringing with him innovations and deceptions unlike anything Omeria has ever faced.Dubbed 'The Dystop...