When Skylar Dufrense attends a career fair, she is attracted to a booth with an unusual banner. The strange thing is that nobody else can see it. But when she is attacked by a creature that doesn't exist, can't exist in real life, she is drawn into a world that is more vast, amazing, and dangerous than she could have imagined. Now she is faced with a stark choice: return to the relative safety and predictability of her university or leave her old life behind and leap into a world of magic and monsters and join an elite group of Veilwalkers who traverse the boundaries between realms to hunt down dangerous creatures. For Skylar, it isn't really a choice. Someone powerful has his eye on her. Danger pursues her wherever she goes. She will have to learn to wield new powers and use new skills if she is going to survive.
The first novel in New York Times bestselling author Anne Bishop's Tir Alainn Trilogy. The youngest in a long line of witches, Ari senses that things are changing—changing for the worse. For generations, her kin have tended the Old Places, keeping the land safe and fertile. But with the Summer Moon, the mood of her neighbors has soured. And Ari is no longer safe. The Fae have long ignored what occurs in the mortal world, passing through on their shadowy roads only long enough to amuse themselves. But the roads are slowly disappearing, leaving the Fae Clans isolated and alone. Where harmony between the spiritual and the natural has always reigned, a dissonant chord now rings in the ears of both Fae and mortal. And when murmurs of a witch-hunt hum through the town, some begin to wonder if the different omens are notes in the same tune. And all they have to guide them is a passing reference to something called the Pillars of the World...
When Skylar Dufrense got the opportunity to leave school and her unappetizing job prospects behind for an internship with the Trans-Realm Investigation and Protection agency, she leapt in with both feet. Now, she is in over her head. The wonder of stepping through the Veil into new realms, meeting elves and dwarves and kelpies, even her discovery that she can wield magic, has all faded in the endless grind of training. Skylar is hopelessly behind her fellow trainees, but that isn't her biggest problem. There is a malignant force lurking just below the surface, an evil stirring up trouble wherever Skylar goes. But she can't convince her superiors to take it seriously. And then the danger follows her home.
New York Times bestselling author Anne Bishop presents the stunning conclusion to the Tir Alainn trilogy, where the world will be tested in an epic war... It began as a witch hunt. But the Master Inquisitor’s plans to eliminate all traces of female power in the world have expanded to crushing the Sylvalan Barons who oppose him—and to destroying the wellspring of magic in the Mother’s Hills. Faced with this evil, humans, witches, and the Fae become uneasy allies. But even together, they aren’t strong enough to stand against the armies the Inquisitors are gathering. So they look for help from their last possible ally. The House of Gaian. The reclusive witches who rule the Mother’s Hills. The witches powerful enough to create a world—or destroy one... Their long-held creed of “do no harm” is about to give way to more important one: Survive.
New York Times bestselling author Anne Bishop weaves a dazzling tale of romance, high adventure, and thrilling fantasy in the second novel in the Tir Alainn Trilogy... Ever since the slaughter of the witches, the Fae—who should be shielding their long-lost cousins from danger—have ignored the needs of the rest of the world. And shadows are again gathering in the eastern villages—dark, potent shadows that threaten the lives of every witch, woman, and Fae. Only three Fae can stand against the growing madness and help prevent more bloodshed—the Bard, the Muse, and the Gatherer of Souls. Aiden, the Bard, knows how desperately the world depends upon the Fae’s protection. But the Fae refuse to heed his warnings about the wickedness lurking amid the trees. Now Aiden and his one true love—Lyrra, the Muse—must embark on a perilous journey to find the one Fae who can convince the rest to leave their secure perches to save the witches and mortals. Because if the Fae don’t act soon, no one will survive...
Dive into "Whispers in the Moonlight", a riveting tale of historical intrigue and timeless romance. On the serene shores of Luna Bay, Sarah, a passionate historian, uncovers an old diary that leads her on a journey through the town's maritime mysteries, revealing the tragic love story of the Leviathan's ill-fated voyage. As Sarah delves deeper, her path intertwines with Alex, a kindred spirit with eyes that mirror the sea's hidden depths. Together, they navigate a labyrinth of clues that whisper of a treasure shrouded within the bay's legends. But some stories, especially those obscured by time's passage, carry dangers of their own. The closer they get to the truth, the more they find themselves entangled in a web of secrecy and power. Their quest resurrects a history that Luna Bay had long kept silent—an odyssey that transcends the mere discovery of sunken shipwrecks. It's a journey of the heart, where every resolution sings with the echoes of a love reborn. Join Sarah and Alex as they stitch together the fragments of the past, facing down the shadows that threaten their peace. What emerges is more than the revelation of a sunken ship's secrets—it's the unfolding of a bond that weathers the storm of dark revelations, giving life to a love story as profound as the depths from which it surfaced. "Whispers in the Moonlight" is a narrative embroidered with adventure, enigma, and heart-stopping moments that cement love and history's enduring legacy. Will the echoes of the past lead Sarah and Alex to the truth, or will they be consumed by the mysteries that Luna Bay harbors beneath its waves? "Whispers in the Moonlight" is a book that will appeal to fans of beach read mystery romance, coastal romance mystery, and nautical heritage. It is a story of small town romance with a secret, romantic suspense set on the coast, and seaside love story with a twist. You will be captivated by the characters as they explore the coastal town secrets and find a love that whispers in the moonlight. Don't miss this thrilling and enchanting book.
Dr. Jin Tsay’s revelation entices the military with a potential to uncover and disarm any covert threats. The government that funded the engineer’s classified project orders Tsay’s death, so they can solely and secretly possess his alluring technological consummation: VEIL Veil proves to be the purest, deepest form of espionage and anti-terrorism by endowing humankind with the ability to experience life through another person. Dr. Tsay's technology offers submersion into another’s mind; Veil provides a direct perception of their immediate thoughts, emotions, memories, and the rush of their most intimate senses. If it ever escapes the military’s relentlessly selfish grip, Veil swears to permanently alter the psychosocial, sexual, political, economic, and religious landscapes of our lives. Veil promises to usher in our ultimately unifying evolution: the New Veil World. Retribution for Dr. Jin Tsay’s assassination comes in the form of his widow, who races to deliver Veil unto the world and share it freely, before those who ordered her husband’s murder can exploit it. Wielding the inescapable force of Veil, Suren Tsay seeks to inflict justice upon all those responsible for her husband’s demise, culminating in an unforgiving, brutal, obsessive hunt for the elusive killer of the father of the New Veil World: the Great Jin Tsay. Taking Veil beyond limits Jin himself could’ve imagined, the revered Widow Tsay vows to get her revenge at any cost. Suren Tsay soon realizes she too must inhabit the world created by her husband’s invention and her own bloodlust. Suren must learn to live in the New Veil World. She must also fight to liberate it.
Immerse yourself in a world where shadows whisper secrets, and the boundaries between reality and madness blur. Eric Montgomery's evocative collection of short stories and poems explores the darker aspects of human experience, delving into love, loss, hope, and despair. In the short stories, characters navigate the fine line between reality and imagination, where light and darkness coexist in an eternal dance. These tales probe the intricacies of human nature, revealing the haunting and unsettling aspects of life that come alive in ways both chilling and deeply introspective. The poetry section offers a more intimate journey through the labyrinth of the self, where deep-seated fears, doubts, and insecurities are confronted head-on. Through this reflective lens, Montgomery reveals the strange, shimmering beauty hidden in the darkest corners of the mind – a testament to the human spirit's capacity for resilience and transformation. At its heart, Spectra Noir: Shadows in the Light is about understanding the shadows that accompany us all. Whether through the haunting encounters of the stories or the reflective journey of the poems, this collection resonates with anyone who has ever questioned what lies just beyond the edge of perception or felt the chill of uncertainty in their own lives. Content Warning: This collection contains mature themes, graphic content, and potentially disturbing imagery related to mental health, trauma, and loss. Sensitive readers should proceed with caution.
The word "family" seems to carry more weight in a small town or rural setting. Without the fast pace and crowded conditions, people with blood ties accumulate and tend to turn to their own for the things that are gained elsewhere from bowling teams, the performing arts, soup kitchens or support groups. The need to be entertained or helpful or competitive or cared for (and about) seems to be more easily and simply met where time and space are plentiful. Those two ingredients are the magnets that always draw family-like friends Noble Stone and Hampton Wormant to South Georgia for healthy doses of kinship and nature, especially the week of the Stone Family Reunion. But even on the trip from Athens, Georgia, trouble starts brewing for the young men and it turns into nightmarish battles in the Okefenokee Swamp to stop the flow of drugs through a protected wilderness. With timing ever a factor and the vastness ever present, it becomes a constant attempt for both sides not to emerge victorious, but to simple endure the harsh treatment of man and nature. Grab your canoe paddle and insect spray and join Noble, Hamp, Jar, Chase, Ty and Byron on the tea-colored water in the Land of the Trembling Earth.
