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In the underground world of crime, Jet Rusco clashes with gangsters and space thugs. He’s a man who lives on the edge, turned to hustling to survive. A heist gone bad centering on alien tech leads him on a dodgy adventure, forces him to find allies. Who can he trust? Rough-boy Marty, headstrong Deidra, the tech-savvy TK, the kickbutt Wren? Wracked with self doubts and with bounty hunters on his tail, Rusco finds his choices bringing him face to face with a mystical despot who if left unchecked, will subjugate the human-populated free colonies. The question is, can Rusco outwit his enemies...

There has been an underlying darkness controlling humanity since time began. Often described as the "missing piece in the puzzle" by David Icke, or the "invisible darkness" by Ellis Taylor, the reptilians are shadow beings in the dark, waging war upon humans from the space between dimensions. One of the most taboo subjects in the media world is the existence of the reptilians. Researchers now reveal the presence of a supreme and nefarious inter-dimensional intelligence that has been manipulating mankind for centuries.

An alien conspiracy to enslave the human-populated planets... Two merc rivals out for each other’s blood... A military pilot locked in strange symbiosis with an alien Zikri… A simple mission to The Dim Zone to collect alien plant samples ends in disaster. Why would CEO Mathias of Cyber Corp on Phallanor finance such a mission? Mercenary Yul Vrean and badass space rogue Regers find out…the hard way. Deadly space battles, bio-mechanical fusion, killer aliens...a touch of the bizarre and fantastic…a rare feast to intrigue fans of Alien and The Matrix... Books contained in this series: ...

United for Victory is a call for men to unite and fight to know Jesus and live like Jesus. Prepare to be challenged and encouraged by 42 real men of God, including Tua Tagovailoa, Dave Ramsey, Craig Groeschel, and many more as they share personal stories and communicate timeless truths from God’s word.

Vetravincus, sword for hire, finds himself fighting for his life against wizards and dragons across the lands of Umbria and Lvendar. In the lawless town of Dragonskull, brigands want to kill him—he just wants to fence a jewel. But such missions are things of the past after he befriends a persecuted half Thrule who claims to know where a lost treasure is and a gifted swordstress eager for plunder. From the desert oasis of Dragonskull to the priest-haunted gullies of Gyzia, Vetravincus battles demons, dragons, sorcerers and tyrants in his quest to uphold justice in a lawless world. Tombs of...

Best-selling author Chris Turner brings listeners onto the streets of Fort McMurray, showing the myriad ways the oil sands of Alberta impact our lives and demanding that we ask the question: To both fuel the world and to save it, what do we do about the Patch? This is no conventional story about the oil business. Rather, it is a portrait of the life cycle of the Patch, showing just how deeply it continues to impact the lives of everyone around the world.

Gangs. Gladiators. Dark magic. 122 AD. A rebellious teen makes his mark in the streets of Roman Londinium. Icarus, the son of a Roman merchant, has risen to co-leader of The Clubs, an underground street gang. Vigilantes or vandals? Are they fighting the oppression of the Roman aristocracy, or are they just street hoods? The prefect and governor of Londinium want their heads on spits! Icarus and his four gang toughies suffer from rivalries that propel the youngblood into the sinister clutch of dark magic. The malice of a ruthless moneylender brings the full force of Roman justice upon his ...

In one memorable The Simpsons moment, Homer laughs hysterically at a standup comic, pausing only to gasp, "It's true, we're so lame!" In a sense, that is author Chris Turner's main thesis: Over the last 15 years, The Simpsons has chronicled the absurdities and the defining events of an increasingly confusing culture.

Sword and Sorcery bonanza! 900 pages of adventure. "Another great sword and sorcery novel by author Chris Turner. Lizard Men, giant snake, and a fast paced story that will leave you trying to catch your breath. Strong characters and monsters aplenty. A must read for fans of Robert E. Howard." - kindle reviewer ★★★★★ Saeth. A word barely kept lingering on the tongue of even the bravest warrior. The name of an age darkest to humankind. An age of sorcerers and far-flung magic. In the shadowy land of Darfala, refuge is scarce, terrors many. A cave carved into the side of the mountain ...

From the National Business Book Award winner and GG finalist, a very different book about facing the climate crisis, and what awaits us on the other side.

They took away our history. But they can’t steal our souls. I'm Ellan Weis, a teen kickboxer. Something happens to me, where I can sense disaster. Before it happens. I live in a world where everyone has a com chip in their wrist...where the only truth of the past cataclysm lies in darkweb. The schools are rough, bullies walk the halls, gangs work the streets. My mother’s a key player in rolling out the new haloband, a smart-VR headgear technology at Starcom. My brother’s a hacker working at the same company. A conspiracy is among us. Something to do with the haloband. My family is in ...

In a world of bandits, rogues, and wizards, a relic hunter struggles to rid himself of an ancient curse... Foraging in an ancient tomb, Risgan discovers a fabulous gem. Both a blessing and a curse. Ignoring the mysterious taint around the jewel, he keeps it close to his person...to disastrous effect. An unforeseen scandal sends him far from his homeland, raising clubs against the baron’s men, spell-casters, thieves and opportunists. Are the few allies he can muster enough to counter the taint that is now upon him? Enemies lurk in the shadows, seeking his rare talismans. Such schemers, ...

122 AD. Icarus, son of a Roman merchant, has made a pact that he will avenge the death of his brother. In a world ruled by the iron fist, this is no small promise. He is member of a violent gang in ancient Londinium. Vandals who take out their vengeance against the establishment. But has he gone too far? A wizard’s curse follows him. Gang rivalry threatens to splinter them from the inside out. Can he uphold his vow to his brother, and to himself? A gritty, action-packed journey in the streets of Londinium…

In this dark tale, a prominent warlord and three important men awake in a strange place, shackled and bound, and surrounded by several undead. To answer the simple question ‘why?’ one must first look to Ahrion . . . This is the Prequel to BEASTSLAYER: Rise of the Rgnadon

The Land of the Pharaohs is both rich and deadly. The discovery of a six-sided pyramid sets the archaeological world in a stir as an international team excavates mysterious ruins in the Sahara. In the midst of unexplained phenomena, military corruption and paranormal sightings, a sinister presence is uncovered... Australian archaeologist Carl Langley experiences visions and protective urges for site relics while in the tunnel entrance to Sinesi 1. He is progressively beset with deeper mystical connections with what he believes is the long dead Pharaoh of Upper Egypt... Langley allies with ...

In the tumultuous land of Jorothuam, a catastrophic rebellion has toppled the once-mighty gods, leaving shattered realms and blood-soaked earth in their wake. The Titans—betrayed and enslaved—have risen against their divine captors, igniting a conflict that tears through the fabric of heaven and earth. As warlords and fallen deities vie for dominance in this newly chaotic world, a vengeful warrior and an enraged god emerge, entwined by a prophecy shrouded in darkness—one that threatens to unmake existence itself. Caught in a relentless struggle for power, they must navigate a brutal ...

A rebel sea mage has conspired to seize control of the lands. The last Elder magician has taken it upon himself to train an aspiring dragon rider to counter the forces of darkness that are threatening to enslave the kingdoms. But is it enough?…Is it enough in this world of sorcery, pirates, serpents and dragons? A gritty saga of hope, fear and the quest for power… For fans of Dragonriders of Pern, Eragon, Dragonlance, Dragon Blood and Dragon School… Books in this series: Serpent’s Isle Dragonclaw: Rebel Mage Dragonclaw: Mage Wars

Eleven coming-of-age SFF tales: . . . a gang of teens discover clues to their heritage and their backward world. . . . a young sailor falls in the hands of pirates, but meets the love of his life. . . . an upstart swordswoman battles a mechanical monster at a famous tournament. . . . a professor shocks the world with his AI invention, until it starts proving itself cleverer than its creator. . . . an eloquent knight must save a girl from the clutches of Castle Creep. The following stories are included in this collection: Phane Serpent’s Isle Flowerfly Magical Entities Are Not For Sale ...

A collection of nine original sword and sorcery tales: . . . a thief with a conscience takes on the formidable Magistrar . . . a warrior monk avenges his fallen master after falling prey to a mysterious seductress . . . an upstart swordswoman battles a mechanical abomination at a famous tournament . . . treasure hunters disturb an ancient menace – who will appease the guardian? The following stories are included in this collection: Curse of the Kraken The Bones of St. Isis Enchantress of Rurne Ahrion's Minions Sundered Lineage The Dragon of Skar Tournament at Bergum Koruka’s Prophecy ...

A collection of eight gripping speculative fiction tales: . . . a gang of teens discover clues to their heritage and unsettling facts about their backward world . . . a university student develops an innovation to revolutionize the holographic film industry . . . alien pirates compel a pilot to know what it means to be alien . . . a hybrid man struggles for freedom on a mining planet . . . a team of rebel agents attempt a daring operation aboard a hijacked medical supply freighter . . . and more! This collection includes the following stories: Phane The Vx Wars The Jisil-ou-az-lar Audra The...