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"A crisp, twisting tale in the hands of a writer in the bloom of his abundant talents." — Graydon Carter**A gifted yet financially disadvantaged artist falls victim to the manipulative control of his wealthy, enigmatic Harvard roommate in this incendiary novel from the author of Beautiful Country—a piercing exploration of class, ambition, identity, and the perilous cost of reinvention in the tradition of Patricia Highsmith and Donna Tartt....

Life is changing for the better as progress in the Lower continues. However, nobles such as Sir Martin are still attempting to hinder Victor's work. But Elis stumbles upon the opportunity to aid Victor after arresting Sir Martin's son for voyeurism. Though, the situation turns out to be more complicated than first thought, involving a headstrong noblewoman, a smitten, weak willed young heir and a lord who wants to profit from their union.While Victor is trying to improve the condit...

One of humanity's worst nightmares has happened. The dead rose from their graves. Chaos and death follows but humanity prevails. A new governmental branch, Revenant Reintegration, creates housing and jobs for the undead, to forge a future where both the living and formally deceased can live harmoniously. But things are far from perfect.Alfie, a law-abiding citizen, lives a monotonous, lonely existence, delivering meals to RR residential blocks, with little memory of his former life...

The war is over, but Bruce Carter, now home and struggling to adapt to life as a normal citizen and husband after five years as a soldier, is easily persuaded to step back into the fight when the man he fought alongside asks for his help.However, when Bruce aids Daniel Best in the rescue of an injured soldier, he uncovers political secrets and lies that force him to question his role in the war, and whether he should believe the man with whom he trusted his life.

Sequel to Taking a ChanceElis had no intention of reentering Latham's life, especially as his own is starting to fall apart. But when slumlord Fredrick Mason threatens Latham, Elis's lingering affection for the nobleman compels him to intervene. However, investigating Mason and discovering the extent of his hold on the criminal underbelly of the Lower result in Elis getting attacked and left to die in the street.Except, instead of dying, Elis wakes in Latham's estate...

Lori had no intention of falling in love, having never had the capacity to feel anything. But the more time he spends at the Restoration Facility, under the care of Dr. Rowen, he begins to change, unable to understand how or why. But he knows one thing for certain -- he doesn't want to be apart from the kind doctor.After escaping an abusive marriage which left him feeling weak and worthless, Dr. Rowen Pace convinced himself he was content to live alone, surrounded by machines and c...

The end is coming. The date has been set. But Ran, who has witnessed millennia of existence and fallen in love with humanity, cannot allow that to happen without a fight.After betraying his Brothers and joining Hell's ranks, Ran lived a short time among humans, awaiting the oncoming war. That is until his former lover shows up at his door, ready to kill him. Or so Ran thinks. Armon, desperate to understand why Ran left, why he turned his back on his duty and on him, offers Ran a fin...

The toxic atmosphere that once forced what remains of humanity below ground and made many of them infertile has, after ninety generations, become hospitable. Those strong enough, Settlers, venture Above to aid the survival of the citizens in the Sanctuaries Below.Trained to become a Settler since childhood, Graham's dream of living Above with his lover Cole is shattered when his medical test comes back with damning results: he is fertile. With the human race close to extinction, Gr...

Monster hunters are a necessary evil in a world plagued with tears to hell and other forsaken realms. Matt is one such hunter, as hated and feared as the monsters he slays. However, after burying his best friend, the man he loved, Matt returns to his rooms to find an unwanted visitor, an emaciated incubus, intruding on his home.Trapped and starved for eons, Sylvan finally manages to escape his indifferent captor and flee hell. In his hunger, he is drawn toward the loneliness emanat...

Society in the city is split between the Upper and the Lower. Elis Scott was an orphaned brat from the Lower, but managed to crawl and fight his way out with the help of a minor slum lord turned entrepreneur. Now Elis is one of Mullen's men, helping those who cannot take their problems to the authorities.Despite finding his feet, Elis has a secret which threatens all he's achieved. Not only is he attracted to men, something he's tried to repress for years, but he also detests his ne...

A trailer park urchin steals magic mushrooms from her older brother and, while adventuring into madness for the first time, follows a white rabbit into the throes of carnal bliss.

"A crisp, twisting tale in the hands of a writer in the bloom of his abundant talents." — Graydon Carter**A gifted yet financially disadvantaged artist falls victim to the manipulative control of his wealthy, enigmatic Harvard roommate in this incendiary novel from the author of Beautiful Country—a piercing exploration of class, ambition, identity, and the perilous cost of reinvention in the tradition of Patricia Highsmith and Donna Tartt.T...