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Shadow in the Light - Alex McCann Johnson

Thousands of years ago, a tragic love story brought about the dreaded Darkness. Alex was one of the first of two shamans, and it was his love that allowed an ancient being into the world, causing a curse that would last hundreds of lifetimes. Now, in the present day, Alex has learned that the Darkness has been awakened once again, and he is the one to stop it. The return of the Darkness marks the last of Alex’s lives and possibly the end of the whole spirit world. With the help of his spirit guides, Alex must learn the secrets that connect our world to the other side in order to rally much needed support and end the age-old battle between good and evil. However, to succeed, Alex must make a terrible choice. He has to choose between a love that has lasted since the beginning of time and the salvation of creation and beyond. Tragically, he will learn that it can be easier to embrace darkness rather than light, which will destroy all the good he has created. Alex has history, and he wishes to honor that history—and that love—but at what cost? As he fights to hang on, he might lose everything.

Vampire: the Awakening - Klaus Mikaelson

Arius Crane has been called many things: hero, warrior, knight, friend, champion of the people, and defender against monsters that prey on the innocent. Most recently dead... No longer human, he has become the monster he opposed. All that he was in life is put to the test as he struggles to understand his newfound darkness. Alexandria had the love of her family and fiance, that was all she desired. However, destiny would not let her dreams come to fruition. A malevolent force tears through her life and burns it all before her eyes. Her kind heart is tested to the point it tarnishes her view of the world and everyone in it. She lived for love, now she'll die for vengeance. Forged by pain, driven by suffering, two unlikely souls brave their own darkness to overcome the corruption sweeping over the Kingdom of Mordare. Will they be its salvation or damnation? "Who they were in life, they surpassed in death."

The Rain May Pass - Alan Shayne

A coming-of-age memoir from Alan Shayne - actor, casting director, producer, and former President of Warner Bros. Television. Set in New England in the 1940s, a teenage boy falls in love with a man twice his age and soon learns more about himself than he ever imagined possible.

Swordmaster: Gods of New York Book 1 - Nick S. Thomas

A secret war rages in the city, but this is no ordinary war. Armed with blades forged in the heavens, the ancient Gods and their followers fight to the death. Thrust into this deadly combat is Aaron Miller, an NYPD cop and martial artist, who takes up arms against Hades, the bloodthirsty tyrant of the underworld. For Hades must be stopped before he fulfills the prophecy to re-forge the shards of Zeus’ shattered crown. A prophecy he is destined to fulfill. If Miller fails, Hades will use the crown to claim power and dominion over the world.  Aaron must summon the last of Zeus’ allies if he is to survive a vicious, final battle beyond his darkest imagination. A desperate last fight to save humanity from an eternity of darkness.

Autumn Awakens (The Immortal Grimm Brothers' Guide to Sociopathic Princesses Book 4) - MJ Padgett

The small kingdom of Weisserwald is overrun with darkness, but not all hope is lost. Police detective Parker Quinn is a lot of things—heroic, steadfast, handsome—but he can’t seem to keep his eyes open.  When Parker learns two old friends desperately need his help, he hops on the crazy train right into his worst nightmares. With more gruesome creatures, villains, twists and turns, this fast-paced fourth installment of The Immortal Grimm Brothers’ Guide to Sociopathic Princesses is sure to keep you guessing. And this time… we have dragons!

Energy Fix: A Novel - R Read

Electricity is dangerous, sometimes deadly. Accident or murder? Co-workers collaborate to uncover the truth. An anonymous letter warns MC Fiona to get out. Suspenseful and engaging, greed and corporate cover-ups dictate the price consumers pay for power and light in this easy to read thriller.

Chivalry: Dizain Des Reines - James Branch Cabell

'Chivalry' is an early work by Cabell, a collection of short tales inspired by actual historical events. They follow the kings and princes that are allegedly descended from Don Manuel (see Cabell’s ‘Figures of the Earth.’) This is a collection of medieval romances that highlight chivalry.

From Industrial Slums - Arturo G. Ordaz

Poem/Novella.  In the Year 1 of the new dark age, a devil is let loose in the Industrial Slums of the poor and downtrodden. Feeding, killing, exploiting, screwing and drinking the blood from the mouth of babies, formulating a high of Satanic proportions. Christ never returned and the whole world has gone astray.