Urban fantasy

Révélation du siècle : l'incarnation surnaturelle de mes lectures se pointe devant mon nez ! Vous y croyez à celle-là ? Moi non plus. En dehors de mon interminable célibat, tout n'allait pas trop mal chez moi. Je menais une existence plutôt tranquille. Jusqu'au jour où... j'oublie ma foutue veste au milieu de ce foutu parc !Et voilà que des hommes suspects me surveillent pendant qu'un psychopathe se la joue tueur en série. Sans parler de ces étranges rêves peuplés de créatures imaginaires au visage trop... familier. Mon nouveau credo : élucider des mystères, fuir une prétendue reine et déclarer mes sentiments à l'amour de ma vie.Moi, Emma Lumen, (banale) badass... ou presque, vais-je réussir à m'en sortir vivante ?

Magic gifts are rare, and they're a closely guarded secret for mystos-the name for those who possess such abilities. Wyatt Glasson's talent is speculomancy-an uncommon type of magic that grants him the ability to see any reflected image. Modern civilization and its reflective surfaces mean people are always in view of Wyatt's magic. And he's used that advantage to create a wealthy, insulated existence for himself, tucked safely away from magical society. After all, being powerful offers little protection when you're part of a tiny minority who would rather cut your throat to protect themselves than back you up and risk their safety. But Wyatt's comfortable life is about to be turned upside down. When the Arcane building is attacked by a team of rogue mystos, Wyatt is forced to choose between maintaining his anonymity or displaying his unique and powerful ability. Unfortunately for Wyatt, both choices come with grave consequences.

River, the man Scout loved, disappeared after they destroyed the Mask of Immortality.Distraught with the loss, Scout tried to move forward but could not. Until her father, Victor, found River's whereabouts.The problem? Only Scout could go there, leaving her to fend for herself.The place... a town in Antarctica where strange creatures lived.She found River working in a bar, but he had no memory of her and he's dying. To restore what they took from him, they needed to find Mother Nature who had been missing for centuries.Join Scout and River as they adventure into unchartered worlds beneath the land and fight in a war between good and evil.Meet Scout, a half-breed who extracted souls with her hands, and wielded her father's powers. But being a child of the Lord of the Underworld didn't come without its challenges.

Searching for the Mask of Immortality proved more challenging than Scout anticipated.It's taken Scout a year to get her life in order. She's working with her mom, Blaire, in her Ulysses Assassins business with her partner, Ralph. And the powers her father, Victor, had passed down to her, were changing her.When a ball of flames from her past took her back to the Underworld to search for the Mask of Immortality, nothing was as it seemed. She could trust nobody, and it turned her world upside down.She also discovered secrets that were better left unknown, and now others were in danger...Meet Scout, a half-breed who extracted souls with her hands, and wielded her father's powers. But being a child of the Lord of the Underworld didn't come without its challenges.

Senecus, an immortal from Amsterdam, finds himself among an incredible cast of characters. Each has their own amazing story in the past, present, and future: ¿ Michael earns his reputation as the Church's top assassin in medieval Venice¿ Senecus and Piet Hein, history's most successful pirate, chase a wild goose¿ Henry, the Ice Age shapeshifter, proves his mettle as a bounty hunter in the American Old West¿ Danu, Earth's protector and mother of the fae, survives a 65-million-year journey¿ Monk adopts slant and becomes the superstar of the supercomputer world¿ Jo, Isabel, and Senecus host Krampus for Christmas in AmsterdamThese tales and many others depicting Vikings, Club Med Crusades, Charlemagne, and French marauders appear in the Senecus Chronicles.This compilation contains many of the main characters from the world of the Fisher of Time series, portraying their histories as well as contemporary and near-future stories.

"The best debut novel I've ever read!" - Heather G Harris, Best-Selling Author of the Other Realm Series After hundreds of years of dying, you'd think I would've perfected it by now... One moment I'm a heretical priest in the twelfth century, hunted, hated...The next, I'm waking up in the nearest corpse. Stuck in a cycle of instant reincarnation, popping back up like a tarnished penny.Fast forward eight hundred years, and you might think I've learned a thing or two. Nope. All I've learned is how to die far too easily, far too often.Now my territory in the South of France is under threat and I find myself trapped by impossible angel-made runes. If the angels have gone full red lightsaber evil, it might not only be my territory in danger, but the whole of reality itself...I need to stop whoever is behind this, and now. After all, you can't come back to life, if there's nothing left to come back to.This omnibus collects the first three books of the award-winning "imPerfect Cathar series" - "imPerfect Magic", "imPerfect Curse" & "imPerfect Fae" - as well as the never-before published short story "The Dark Of The Water's Edge". If you can't wisecrack while death is on the line? Well... perhaps you're not dying right.Winner "Best Supernatural Thriller Series" at the Audiobook Reviewer Awards 2023.

It's the fangs. It's always the fangs.Paul Beck, a retired assassin, is on a mission against the vampires of New York City. Now occupying the heights of power and influence, these undead monsters have left the cemetery in favor of the nightclub and Paul has hunted them there. When Paul fails to kill his target, he is dragged into a conflict between the monsters in the shadows and an ancient order of knights sent by the Catholic Church.Caught in a bloody, violent quest for vengeance, Paul is targeted by vampires and their under-worldly allies. His only hope is to hunt through the streets and offices of the city, dragging a con-man wizard, two NYPD detectives in over their head, and an innocent streetwalker into his one-man war. But can the former killer keep his target in his sights against seemingly insurmountable odds, or will the creatures in the shadows claim one more victim?

***This omnibus contains the first two novels in the Nexus Games series: The Nexus Games, and The Nexus Knight, both of which are available separately.***Alex Kellan has a problem.It's Christmas, and Kellan finds himself pursued by two stalkers, their intentions as shadowy as the winter night. But these are no ordinary men - they're mages intent on recruiting Kellan for the Nexus Games, a lethal tournament held in a parallel world of magic. Each game is a labyrinth of challenges, each more perilous and bewildering than the last.In this high-stakes competition, Kellan must confront not only the twisted machinations of the games but also the depths of his own resolve. Will he gain enough magic to win the next few games or will the challenges prove too great? The clock is ticking, and in the Nexus Games, quitting isn't an option."Excellent worldbuilding, excellent magic system, nice pace, and I have already purchased the second book." - Amazon Reviewer "I really liked this book. Well done characters, well thought out world. The plot started strong and kept getting better." - Amazon Reviewer

Cassidy Hawkins never thought she was anything more than a simple woman in a simple world... but that thought changed the day she died. Thrust into a war she didn't know was raging, in a magical society referred to only as the Exodus, Cassidy must navigate the life she's decided to lead after her accident. Before long, the realities that often plague normal life begin to infect the magical one: lies, deceit, and delusions of grandeur. How can you accept the truth when the ability to change it is right at your fingertips? How do you navigate a war you know nothing about and the people who you trust, suddenly become untrustworthy? Even more, what do you do when all eyes are on you?

I'm a lone wolf, an artist, a liar...My mission? To reap justice on the psychotic monster who killed my family. Finally, I have a lead. Disguised as a human, I infiltrate a powerful pack, looking for answers and seeking vengeance. Except being with the other wolves and the pack's Alpha, makes me want more than just revenge. I want to belong-with Erik and his pack.When things heat up between us, I start to believe anything is possible...until Erik discovers my secret.I'm the Alpha, the curse holder, Odin's warrior...My mission? To lead the pack and not get anyone killed-which is almost impossible. I deal with sinister plots, cryptic prophecies, and a raging curse that's getting stronger every day. When Kristin starts working in the den, things get even more complex. I want her, but so does my curse. And my wolf insists that she's mine despite being human.Then I discover her secret-and her desire for vengeance that will tip the cosmic scales toward total destruction. She's my fated mate, but she's also the world's ruin, and I must stop her before it's too late-even if I lose her forever.***If you love fated mates, kick-ass heroines, and growly, protective Alpha heroes, you'll adore Wolf's Reign-a standalone, action-packed, found family paranormal romance set in the contemporary fantasy world of the Norse gods!Praise for Wolf's Reign:"Fascinating, sexy, and thoroughly satisfying." -Marie Harte, New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author"An epic start to what promises to be a wild adventure. I loved it!"-Vivian Arend, New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author"Norse mythology and wolf shifters? Yes, please!"-Seana Kelly, USA Today bestselling author of the Sam Quinn series"A refreshing, cool new spin on a werewolf tale! Lots of heat, mystery, and action. I loved it!"-Terry Spear, USA Today Bestselling Author

I'd learned pretty quickly that the only person you can depend on is yourself. But when I awake alone, in a city enveloped in mist, I find myself frantically searching for anyone who can help. Desperate to escape my new reality, I'm forced to overcome challenges I never could have imagined. As I struggle to stop a murderer from a place beyond the physical world, I slowly learn the value of letting the right people into your life. With the help of a selfless twelve-year-old and an amateur sleuth I can't seem to tear myself away from, I only hope that I can do what needs to be done before it's too late. The Pale: Diary of the dead is J.McDonald's debut novel. Leveraging a unique writing style developed over shorter works and Master's thesis piece, this author's works explore the concept of what matters most about a person while sending readers on a thrilling ride.

Modern Meets Ancient. Tropical Paradise Meets Paranormal Terror.In the year 620, a young Polynesian man named Kaimi arrives on the virgin shores of Hawaii. He is among the first people there, though quickly realizes they aren't alone. Strange company watches on from the trees and shorelines: elemental beings only Kaimi can perceive. Like the dark presence in one particular bay, in the verdant island that will become Kauai.Fifteen-hundred years later, a Mormon mother named Marilyn Toomey-secretly harboring her own sensitivity to such beings-finds herself whisked away with her husband to the remote Huna'ia Resort on Kauai. Though hesitant, Marilyn feels compelled to go-if only because something seems to be calling her there.As their lives drift closer across the centuries, and as they come to fully embrace their talents, Kaimi and Marilyn must pull away from their communities and former beliefs in the face of an empowered and malevolent entity-and the looming threat of utter catastrophe.A thoughtful and beautiful eco-fantasy, Ancient Tides Ashore explores human kinship across time, culture and belief, as well as our relationship to the unknown within-and among-us.

In the aftermath of tragedy, when the past is laid to rest, blood returns to earth...When catastrophic events in Nexus City tip the scales, skewing the balance of power in New Victus and forcing Lyssa Balthazaar to accelerate her timetable for revolution, she struggles to find allies in her time of need while wrestling with an impossible decision - Follow her heart or her commitment to family.A vacation in Rio takes a sudden turn for Alexa Reynolds when an unexpected job connects to her recent past and leads her to untangle a mystery. A mystery she follows from Rio, to the Bahamas, and to Venezuela before she discovers a shocking revelation in the Pacific Ocean.In London, Gayle and Allyson Knightley are coping with both loss and love. While Allyson is driven to find justice for the victims in Nexus, Gayle is faced with a stark reminder of her past. It is a discovery that will drive her to risk it all to uncover the truth of Bloody Valletta.

Praise for Humble Insurrection:A wonderful reminder that it's OK to shout, "I don't know what You're doing," and, "I don't like what You're allowing." What if humility sparked the most powerful rebellion of all?Called onto Philadelphia to find they are on the verge of a war to be fought on two fronts: the Seen and the Unseen, the crew are assaulted with new and more terrifying realities. Betrayed by the Community of Light, sold out by the High Council and targeted by what seems to be the entire population of hell, the faithful few have to learn what it really means to trust and obey. Will Dan and Tessa ever be able to marry, or will politics frustrate their plans?Can the tiny population of Sanctuary survive the Dark Lord's overwhelming siege?Who will be left standing when the Gerent personally confronts the insurgents? In Philadelphia, every person, every day has to make the choice: Light or Dark, stay or go.Armour of Light Series:1. DANGEROUS SALVATION2. BLINDING REVELATION3. BROKEN RESTORATION4. HUMBLE INSURRECTION5. COVERT AGITATION (coming soon)Praise for Humble Insurrection: A wonderful reminder that it's OK to shout, "I don't know what You're doing," and, "I don't like what You're allowing." Because, in the end, His perfect plan will unfold. I just need to press in and trust the process.Lee Cawthray About the AuthorDonita Bundy lives in the Somerset Shire (Queensland, not England) with her husband, two boys, her socially inappropriate cat and irrepressible red dog. She loves creating images with words and, when she's not writing, her camera. Eating chocolate, hanging out with the wallabies and walking the aforementioned red dog are a close second. To connect, follow her blog, listen to the podcast, check out the gallery or just keep up to date with what's going on, go to her website and sign up to the newsletter atdonitabundy.com Humble Insurrection - Armour of Light Book 4. Published December 22, 2023 Details at https://www.donitabundy.com/books/ Print: 978-0-6486387-0-4eBook: 978-0-6486387-1-1

What happens when the biggest threat to your family is You?In short, what happens when a teen Siren becomes more powerful than the gods?Sadly, only the gods know.

"In the supernatural realms, there are creatures who belong to winter. I am not one of them. But like the coyote I can become at will, I am adaptable. My name is Mercy Thompson Hauptman, and my mate, Adam, is the werewolf who leads the Columbia Basin Pack, the pack charged with keeping the people who live and work in the Tri-Cities of Washington State safe. It's a hard job, and it doesn't leave much room for side quests--which is why when I needed to travel to Montana to help my brother, I intended to go by myself. But I'm not alone anymore. Together, Adam and I find ourselves trapped with strangers in a lodge in the heart of the wilderness, in the teeth of a storm of legendary power, only to discover my brother's issues are just part of a problem much bigger than we imagined. Arcane and ancient magics are at work that could, unless we are very careful, bring about the end of the world"--

2008. Paris, sous son Voile de magie.Dans un monde où les vampires sont censés n'être qu'un mythe, Nina Stark foule les pavés de la capitale en dissimulant sa nature immortelle. Mais son penchant immodéré pour le sang aux notes d'épices et d'alcool la conduit à mordre la mauvaise gorge. La victime ? Jérémie Demont, rock star de son état, dont les démons dévorent la raison depuis trop longtemps. Et accessoirement poulain de l'écurie Pursuit, l'empire musical détenu par Nina et son vampire d'associé.Reste qu'une menace sérieuse plane sur Pursuit et le duo à crocs. Le palmarès de ces bêtes sanguinaires millénaires affiche forcément quelques casseroles. L'une d'elles, chasseuse de non-morts et avide de vengeance, est prête à forcer le destin pour arriver à ses fins.Sauf que le Destin ne s'en laissera pas conter. Il a tracé pour chacun d'eux des chemins bien précis, dont la rencontre immuable signera l'avenir du monde, ou sa fin prématurée.

The magical mayhem continues in Jacksonville as portals open and gods scheme in "Portals & Pantheons," the spellbinding sequel to "Heroes & Harbingers". Pavlina Sirin, a compassionate death harbinger and magical history teacher, strives to protect the people she loves from a secret sect of corrupt gods. She doesn't have to do it alone, though. Finn MacCool, an immortal Irish warrior and magical applications teacher, stands by her side as her ally and her new boyfriend. Together, they mentor Bree, a high school student and the Chosen One of the century. After surviving a god's nefarious plot, Bree must learn to live in a non-magical reality and adjust to a family with the doppelgangers of her dead parents. Each weekday, Bree portals to her magical high school, which is shielded from the vengeful gods who want her dead. Still, the villains are relentless in their pursuit and employ every means to lure her out. Now it's not just the trio's lives at stake, but countless other innocents. In this dark fantasy, with a touch of humor, "Portals & Pantheons" explores the depths of friendship, the weight of destiny, and the resilience of the human spirit. Will Pavlina, Finn, and Bree conquer the challenges thrown their way, or will the gods' malevolent plans shatter the fragile peace they've built? Step once more into the enchanting world of the Secret of Pantheons series, where found family, mythology, and the indomitable spirit of heroes collide. The bell tolls and the classroom of fate awaits. Immerse yourself in the magic today!

« L'histoire que je m'apprête à vous narrer pourrait ressembler à s'y méprendre à une galéjade comme celles que l'on se raconte autour d'un feu de camp, un soir d'été ; pourtant, je vais vous la partager telle qu'elle s'est déroulée, sans filtre ni exagération des faits, alors que je n'étais encore qu'une étudiante, il y a de cela treize ans. »Septembre 2009. À la veille de sa rentrée en cinquième année au pensionnat d'Arckéone, Triana Wellinger assiste impuissante à l'agression de son frère sur la berge de Plegtone. Tétanisée, elle se prépare à vivre ses derniers instants lorsque surgit de la pénombre son salut, sous les traits d'une jeune femme aux yeux d'or. Triana pense ne jamais la revoir ; toutefois, elle ignore avoir croisé le chemin de celle qui la précipitera aux portes de son destin.

I'd been doing fine on my own for the last flibbertyfloppin' thirty-ish years. Okay, maybe fine was a smidgen of an exaggeration, but I was hiding, goshdangdiddlygorse. Mercenary and operative work wasn't for me anymore, and as far as the Divine Triad was concerned, they could get someone else to be their Watchdog for all the Supernaturals in the world. I'd been doing it for at least a millenia and a half. This most recent half had nearly broken my brain, and definitely busted my heart. So that was it. This Nephilim was deuceddingleberrieddoggone done. Or so I'd thought.Half-Human and half-Celestial, Nemo Dade gets reborn into new personas: same soul, same body (mostly), new problems. Her last persona worked as an agent for MI-6. She'd buried a lot of friends and colleagues, so no more. Then an international team of operatives captures Nemo. They leverage her past, forcing her to help them stop an arms dealer who's broken into human trafficking. This criminal has someone more than human on the payroll, which means they need her to even the odds.Everything in her screams for Nemo to walk away. It isn't her fight. That had been the plan until a love she'd thought dead demands for her to do what she'd been doing for centuries-her job. Why does doing the right thing have to be such a hard choice?