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,...

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...

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...

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…

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 SAINT GOES MARCHING IN.To take back Zeyllent from the Demon Blight, the penal hero unit is ordered to go undercover and infiltrate the city. But with the fate of humanity on the line, what will happen when their plan starts to fall apart? Meanwhile, a terrified young girl newly installed as a saint is ordered to lead the main force into the city. With four powerful demon lords awaiting them in the Second Capital, the outlook is grim. But the greatest threat might actually be human…

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...

The first title in the Rocket Fox Sidesplitters series, Football Jokes is filled with hundreds of the most hilarious football jokes around!When is a footballer like a baby?When he dribbles.Who scored the most goals in the Greek Mythology League?The centaur forward.Who is the funniest football player?Erling Ha-ha-haaland.The ultimate collection of football jokes,...

You wouldn’t take your dog on a hike without a leash and proper training—so why would you put them on a paddleboard without the right preparation?Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) with your dog is an incredible way to bond, explore nature, and create unforgettable memories. But without the proper training and safety measures, what seems like a peaceful adventure can quickly turn into a stressful or even dangerous situation.In SUP with your Pup: A Guide to Paddl...

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...

This is the follow up book from the best selling 101 Startup Lessons—An Entrepreneur’s Handbook. These Startup Lessons #102-#202 continue the startup learnings as a comprehensive, one-stop read for entrepreneurs who want actionable learnings about a wide range of startup and digital-related topics from George Deeb, a serial entrepreneur and partner at Red Rocket Ventures. The book is a startup executive's strategic "playbook", with "how-to" lessons about business in genera...

*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...