RACE TO RECLAIM THE CAPITAL!The Second Capital has fallen to the Demon Blight, and it’s up to the combined forces of the Noble Alliance, the Ninth Order of the Holy Knights, and Penal Hero Unit 9004 to retake it. But first, they must establish a base on snowy Mount Tujin, facing legions of faeries along the way. And once again, the heroes take the most dangerous role— serving as decoys! Meanwhile, as things on the battlefield take a grim turn, a pair of refugees stumble through the freezin...

CONDEMNED TO A FATE WORSE THAN DEATH…Heroism—a punishment reserved for only the vilest criminals in human history. These so-called heroes are enlisted to fight on the front lines in humanity’s war against the Demon Blight. And if a hero dies, their only reward is to be resurrected and forced to continue their never-ending struggle. Such is the fate of Xylo Forbartz, former captain of the Order of Holy Knights and convicted goddess killer. But when Xylo comes face-toface with a new goddess,...

Laugh your head off with Spooky Jokes! Filled with over 200 hilarious and wacky spooky jokes to get you ready for Halloween!What do mummies like listening to on Halloween?Wrap music.Which plant likes Halloween the most?Bam-BOO.What kind of pets do ghosts have?Scaredy-cats!The ultimate collection of spooky jokes, accompanied by hilariou...

With the arrival of spring, it's time to initiate Ragi Enseglef, humanity's last expedition against the Demon Blight. The penal heroes quickly learn they will be split up and assigned to two different forces, one group traveling overland, the other crossing the treacherous Valligarhi Channel by boat. And of course, no matter where they are, they're stuck with the worst jobs available. What's more, Xylo finds himself fighting not only demon lords and faeries, but pirates, too! As the operat...

In "Walking in the Fear of God: The Lifestyle of a Kingdom Builder," the author explores the significance of living in reverence of God, emphasizing the importance of aligning one’s life with divine principles. The book encourages readers to develop a genuine relationship with God characterized by humility and obedience, steering them away from self-centered pursuits. Each chapter illustrates how the fear of God influences decisions, shapes character, and nurtures a life of integrity and w...

NO ONE WANTS TO BE A HERO!Heroism—a punishment for only the worst criminals. Those sentenced to the fate of a hero are forced to fight on the front lines against deadly centers of contagion that rot the land and turn its creatures into roving armies of violent beasts. And if a hero dies, their only reward is being brought back to life so they can continue the never-ending battle. But when Xylo Forbartz, a member of Penal Hero Unit 9004 and a convicted goddess killer, comes face-to-face wit...

From beloved author Holly Rocket. An immense talent. Authentic. Compelling. Unforgettable.BRILLIANT SINGER MELODY MAY DREAMS of winning her ritzy new high school’s talent competition in singing, evoking emotion in the audience and scoring a prize she covets above all else.Until one family dinner with her big sister and distracted parents derails her plans. In spite of salivating over the buttery aroma wafting up from her dinner plate, Melody refuses to take a bite. She spot...

Forced to fight on the front lines against the Demon Blight as a penal hero, Xylo is able to narrowly escape his predicament by forming a contract with the Goddess of Swords, Teoritta. But to Xylo, this serves as his second contract formed with a goddess…and a stark reminder of his time as a captain of the Holy Knights. There is no time to rest, however, as Xylo receives his next mission and heads toward the blighted mines with the other members of his penal hero unit. Upon arrival, they f...

Laugh-out-loud with The Bumper Book of Very Silly Jokes is full of hundreds of silly jokes! Full of hundreds of silly jokes on every topic you can think of!What's the difference between an elephant and a biscuit?You can't dunk an elephant in your tea.Why did the monster get good marks in his exam?Because two heads are better than one.What do you call a woman with a tortoise on her head?...

NO REST FOR THE WICKED!Xylo and his unit of penal heroes may have defeated the immortal demon lord Iblis and saved Mureed Fortress, but their punishment goes on. New enemies emerge—a demon lord with the ability to don a human disguise and a band of assassins bent on killing Teoritta—plunging the city of Ioff into chaos and destruction. With the addition of a dragon knight who couldn’t care less about human life and a mysterious artilleryman, Penal Hero Unit 9004 finds itself sinking ever d...

*The screenplay reads like a novel and playful poetic text, funny, trenchant, and utterly delightful. This text is a companion to Martine Sym's debut film, The African Desperate, which debuted at New Directors/New Films at Film at Lincoln Center and the Museum of Modern Art in April 2022 and will be released in theaters in the fall of 2022.*Martine Syms is one of the most visible American artists working today, earning wide recognition for a practice that combines conceptu...

SOMETIMES, CHEATING IS THE ONLY WAY TO WIN.As winter draws its curtain around the First Capital of Zephent, the goddess and her penal heroes are enjoying a little break. But, as usual, the fun doesn’t last for long. Soon the penal heroes are given a new order—to interfere in the election for the next archpriest! As various schemes and plots collide, a force working behind the scenes is finally revealed: a certain entity from Xylo’s past that he won’t soon forget…