First entry in a new series with three big all new linked novellas from multiple best-sellers S.M. Stirling, John Ringo & Jody Lynn Nye, and Harry Turtledove! After the extinction asteroid DOESN'T strike Earth, the dinosaurs keep evolving¾but so do the mammals. We mammals have achieved human-like shapes, but now it's cold-blooded, magic-using reptiles against the hot-blooded, hot-tempered descendants of cats. In a heroic, bronze-age world similar to 300, the Mrem Clan of the Claw and its sister warbands are expanding their rough-and-tumble territory, but now they face the Lishkash, masters of a cold-blooded empire of slave armies and magic. It's mammalian courage and adaptation against reptile cunning in a clash of steel and will that will determine which line shall inherit the Earth. At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).
Unleash the Passionate Beasts of "Claw of Exile: A MM Shifter Romance" Trilogy - Available Now as an Electrifying Box Set! Step into a world where primal desire collides with forbidden love, and unleash your wildest fantasies with the sizzling "Claw of Exile" trilogy. Prepare to be spellbound by this captivating box set, featuring the first three scintillating books of the series, each one meticulously crafted to sweep you off your feet and leave you breathless. Book #1: Claw of Exile: He kills to Survive Exiled. Cursed. Abandoned. Ryu Suzuki, a fierce warrior known as Kuroi Kage, has been cursed to wander the treacherous Outlands alone with nothing but his katana. But when a deadly disease threatens to wipe out his pack, the Silvercrest Howlers, Ryu must confront his past and face his nemesis, Micah McCorbyn, the Alpha who banished him. As Ryu fights to save his pack from certain doom, tensions boil between him and Micah. Ryu's burning hatred for the Alpha threatens to derail their mission, but his love for the pack drives him forward. Every decision is a matter of life and death, and failure is not an option. With the clock ticking down to a final showdown between Ryu and Micah, the fate of the Silvercrest Howlers hangs in the balance. Can they put their bitter history aside and work together to overcome insurmountable odds? Or will their turbulent past and uncertain future tear them apart? Book #2: The Filthy Claws: Out for Blood Death. Destruction. Decay. The fate of the clans hangs in the balance as Ryu Suzuki faces the ultimate battle of his life. War is coming, and with it comes the looming threat of the Bloodhound Prince, a diabolical necromancer determined to destroy everything Ryu holds dear. With enemies at every turn and the fate of the world resting on his shoulders, Ryu must confront his past and work alongside the man who destroyed his life, Micah McCorbyn, the White Lotus, and his mate. But can Ryu set aside his hatred and anger for the greater good? Or will the thin line between enemy and mate lead to his downfall? With death, destruction, and decay lurking at every turn, Ryu must navigate treacherous alliances and confront his darkest fears to save the clans from certain doom. Will he rise to the occasion or fall to the Bloodhound Prince's wrath? Book #3: Claw of Vengeance: The Bloodhound Prince Hatred. Resentment. Betrayal. Ryu Suzuki is drowning in animosity, bitterness, and treachery. His life is nothing but a shattered mess. The Filthy Claws and Silvercrest Howlers, are both destroyed, leaving Ryu with nothing but anger and despair. The Bloodhound Prince looms over them, spreading the Lycan disease like wildfire. It's a dark time and darkness brews. Ryu wants revenge, but he's lost his way. Will Micah, the White Lotus, be able to save him from his own darkness, or will Ryu succumb to the very thing he hates the most? The stakes are higher than ever as the fate of the clans hangs in the balance. The battle ahead is vicious, and the enemy is formidable. Can Ryu and Micah overcome their hatred and work together to save their people, or will their mutual animosity be their downfall? Indulge in the scorching passion and riveting intrigue of the "Claw of Exile" trilogy, where love knows no bounds and the bonds of fate are unbreakable. This box set is a must-have for fans of steamy shifter romances, enchanting supernatural worlds, and heart-pounding adventure! Warning: this a dark M/M romance, M/M enemies-to-lovers romance that includes, violence, M/M werewolf shifter, mm paranormal romance, mm urban fantasy, M/M possessive romance, M/M second chance romance, and a HEA ending.
Exiled, cursed, abandoned—these were the familiar companions of Ryu Suzuki. For years, he had roamed the unforgiving Outlands, relying solely on his Katana to ward off danger. Known as Kuroi Kage, the Black Shadow, he was a phantom Omega, an outcast from his pack, condemned to the treacherous abyss where any sign of vulnerability spelled doom. Ryu had grown accustomed to this solitary existence, finding solace in his isolation. But everything changed when a devastating disease began to sweep through the land, threatening the lives of those he held dear. Reluctantly, he had no choice but to return to his long-abandoned pack, the Silvercrest Howlers, where he would once again come face-to-face with the very Alpha who had cast him out, the one they called the White Lotus: Micah McCorbyn. Micah, his betrayer, and, shockingly, his destined mate. Cold, calculating, and formidable, every aspect of Ryu's life was under Micah's strict control. Ryu's hatred for Micah burned as fiercely as the sun. As fate would have it, the pack's laws demanded that Ryu assume the role of Micah's second-in-command, despite his burning desire to defy him. With the pack embroiled in a raging war and the deadly disease spreading rapidly, time was running out. Reluctantly, the White Lotus and the Black Shadow found themselves at a crossroads, faced with the unthinkable choice of forging an uneasy truce and venturing into the depths of darkness together, all for the sake of survival. Will they be able to overcome their differences and save their pack, or will their past grudges tear them apart? Warning: this a dark MM romance, MM enemies-to-lovers romance that includes, rejected mate, violence, gore, MM werewolf shifter, mm paranormal romance, mm urban fantasy, mm possessive romance, mm second chance romance with an HFN ending.
Michael Z. Williamson returns with his second collection of short fiction, essays, and provocations. Sure to thrill, entertain, and scandalize.Collected short fiction from multiple bestseller Michael Z. Williamson. After a brutal car crash, a disabled young man beats all odds to pursue his dream of crewing the first starship. Outnumbered and outgunned, a Freehold warship must use guile, expert maneuvering and sheer courage to survive a pursuing UN fleet. Meanwhile, other Freeholders resort to terrifying psyops to destroy their invaders' morale. A family learns that their patriarch isn't as crazy as they thought when a zombie uprising actually happens. A young girl must use her knowledge of elementals and spirit beings to protect a king who is unaware of the threats against him. In an alternate Bronze Age, the descendants of dinosaurs fight with sentient felinoids for territory and survival. Humans reduced to cowering in caves find a most unlikely weapon against their alien invaders. With cutting satire on classic poetry and modern movies, a no-holds-barred lambast of several beloved firearms and their fan clubs, Williamson concludes with more of his Inappropriate Cocktail recipes, frequently both delicious and outrageously snarky, commemmorating celebrities, events and cultural memes. About Michael Z. Williamson: “A fast-paced, compulsive read . . . will appeal to fans of John Ringo, David Drake, Lois McMaster Bujold, and David Weber.”—Kliatt “Williamson's military expertise is impressive.”—SF Reviews Novels of Michael Z. Williamson's Freehold Universe: Freehold series Freehold The Weapon The Rogue Contact with Chaos Angeleyes Freehold: Forged in Blood Ripple Creek series Better to Beg Forgiveness . . . Do Unto Others . . . When Diplomacy Fails . . . Standalone A Long Time Until Now
An extraordinary epic, set a million years in the future, in the time of a dying sun, when our present culture is no longer even a memory. Severian, a torturer's apprentice, is exiled from his guild after falling in love with one of his prisoners. Ordered to the distant city of Thrax, armed with his ancient executioner's sword, Terminus Est, Severian must make his way across the perilous, ruined landscape of this far-future Urth. But is his finding of the mystical gem, the Claw of the Conciliator, merely an accident, or does Fate have a grander plans for Severian the torturer . . . ? This edition contains the first two volumes of this four volume novel, The Shadow of the Torturer and The Claw of the Conciliator.
New time travel military adventure from New York Times best-selling novelist S.M. Stirling IT’S THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT Everyone could see it coming. But one man could do something about it. Oh, he couldn’t avert the nuclear holocaust, but a scientist in Austria, ruthlessly using billions of research dollars for his own purposes, set himself up an out: he created a time machine, and filled a warehouse with low-tech survival gear. Too bad he didn’t get to use it himself. Instead, a team of American grad students, led by their professor, is sent back to the late Roman Empire. Even though they are experts in this time and place, they are about to realize that books and actual experience are very different things. If they can survive, they hope to remake the world into a better place. But that’s a big “if." At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management). Praise for S.M. Stirling: “A powerful, convincing adventure with a large cast of ordinary and extraordinary people. Don’t miss it.” —Harry Turtledove “A stunning speculative vision of a near-future bereft of modern conveniences but filled with human hope and determination. Highly recommended.” —Library Journal “Post-apocalypse novels often veer either too heavily into romantic Robinsonades or nihilistic dead ends. But Stirling has struck the perfect balance between grit and glory.” —Science Fiction Weekly “Stirling shows that while our technology influences the means by which we live, it is the myths we believe in that determine how we live. The novel’s dual themes—myth and technology—should appeal to both fantasy and hard SF readers as well as to techno-thriller fans.” —Publishers Weekly “Fans of apocalyptical thrillers like Stephen King’s The Stand will find Dies the Fire absolutely riveting . . . a fantastic epic work.” —Midwest Book Review “This volume delivers an engaging and approachable new adventure along with one of the very best of the classic stories.” —GrimDark Magazine “Absolute fanboy’s dream . . . S.M. Stirling, along with illustrator Robert De La Torre, do a bang-up job with Blood of the Serpent. Cheers to Titan Books as well! The only other thing this fanboy can ask for is: More, please!” —Fantasy Literature
Five sexy dragon shifters tales in one tasty package The badass dragon shifters of the Iron Claws motorcycle club will risk everything for the people they love. Cast out from their dragon clans, they must use their cunning and strength to defy the laws of their people and stay one step ahead of those determined to keep life-saving cures out of the hands of humans. Her Valiant Dragon: Sexy dragon shifter Dylan Masters seeks redemption for his dark past. Curvaceous Marie rides alongside the Iron Claws as their human medic. When they get together, sparks fly. When Marie’s dangerous past resurfaces, will Dylan be caught in the crossfire? Her Delicious Dragon: Ned is a motorcycle-riding dragon shifter who kicks ass and bakes a mean cheesecake. Maya's a cunning tiger shifter and her clan's head of security. When these two come together, it’s a tasty recipe for love. Will Maya have the strength to go against her clan to be with the dragon she adores? Her Rock Star Dragon: Punk rocker Caesar de la Vega is a dragon shifter on the cusp of his big break. Nina Alvarez is a successful freelance programmer who loves the freedom of her nomadic life. When the former groupie Nina stumbles across the rock god she once worshiped, she’s drawn back into his glamorous world. Will this rocker’s big break destroy their newly-kindled romance? Her Hacker Dragon: Brilliant, transgender shifter Alec Harper is trying to atone for his dark past by dedicating his life to healing humans. Vampire scientist Penelope O'Hara has been fascinated by all things supernatural for three hundred years. When Alec saves her from a sudden attack by dragon shifter goons, Penelope is pulled into a dangerous world of hackers, killers, and conspiracies. Logic tells her that the perils of being with someone from the Iron Claws is a bad idea, but her heart keeps telling her to stay. Her Alpha Dragon: Big Joe Silver is the Alpha of the Iron Claws and a man with a secret. Emma Hernandez is the badass ex-military strategist of the Iron Claws who’s been in love with Joe since the day they met. When Joe's past catches up with him, he is forced to face the decisions he thought he outran long ago. Will the mistakes of his past drive him away from the Iron Claws and his forbidden love, Emma?
A collection of adventures for lovers of dystopian fiction. City Under Ice Under the ice the cracks are beginning to show... Lisanne has only ever wanted to keep out of trouble. But when her best friend is exiled it shows the corruption at the heart of the city under the ice. To find out the secrets of her city she must go to the one place she has always feared: the White. Kyrk is a Hunter, living on his wits out on the frozen earth. Soon he learns that his world is stranger than he ever imagined. The clans are fighting and he must find out why before it is too late. But when he meets the girl from under the ice all his problems starts to make sense. Together Kyrk and Lisanne must prevent a war, and save both their races. Snow Fall It is six months after the world changed. The two races of men are trying to work out how they can both survive on the frozen White. Lisanne and her people are still trying to accept that there is life beyond their underground city. Lisanne is more alone than she has ever been. Angel Sam is nursing his injuries and the Outsiders hate her for being one of the dreaded Unders. Meanwhile, Kyrk is discovering that the fragile peace between the clans may not last for long. Plots and intrigue fill the White and he cannot protect Lisanne and her friends from them. And what exactly is the shadowy organisation known as the Claw? Ice Storm In the aftermath of fire, the ice storm comes… Vitruvius has been destroyed. Lisanne and her people are eking out a troubled existence in an abandoned mine. Angel Sam’s leadership is under threat and the Historian is still vying for power. And amid warnings of a great storm there is a mysterious sickness striking down the Outsiders. Can Lisanne and her friends survive? Find out now.
Hatred. Resentment. Betrayal. Ryu Suzuki is drowning in animosity, bitterness, and treachery. His life is nothing but a shattered mess. The Filthy Claws and Silvercrest Howlers, are both destroyed, leaving Ryu with nothing but anger and despair. The Bloodhound Prince looms over them, spreading the Lycan disease like wildfire. It's a dark time, and darkness brews. Ryu wants revenge, but he's lost his way. Will Micah, the White Lotus, be able to save him from his own darkness, or will Ryu succumb to the very thing he hates the most? The stakes are higher than ever as the fate of the clans hangs in the balance. The battle ahead is vicious, and the enemy is formidable. Can Ryu and Micah overcome their hatred and work together to save their people, or will their mutual animosity be their downfall? The line between light and dark has never been thinner, and the consequences have never been deadlier. Warning: this a dark M/M romance, M/M enemies-to-lovers romance that includes, violence, gore, M/M werewolf shifter, mm paranormal romance, mm urban fantasy, M/M possessive romance, mentions of past sexual abuse, M/M second chance romance, and a HEA ending.
