The Ancients have returned. But are they allies or adversaries?Piran, captive of the company, plunges into their technology, seeking answers in their code. Deva, with the Heralds, is drawn into Haven's Deep, unsure if she'll be accepted as a guest or killed as an enemy. Ryann, sheltering with the Collective as the company close in, fears their sanctuary will become their grave. Keelin seeks answers with Tallia, but the shadows from her past could be her end. And Brice is abducted by the Ancients, to a place unknown, for reasons he can't fathom.Alliances will shatter and loyalties will be tested as humanity races towards either salvation or annihilation.Excision Verdict is the fifth book in the exciting sci-fi action adventure series ShadowTech.

A detective, supernatural mystery with elements of Nick Cutter's The Deep, Peter Benchley's Jaws and Stephen King's Firestarter.After the loss of her husband under mysterious circumstances, former Detective Cam Ambrose learns how little she truly knew him. Reeling with the grief of her loss and the realization that the man she loved was a stranger, she must learn how to keep her young daughter safe from a world of the supernatural she never knew existed. With the help of her best friend Dimi and reclusive neighbor Eric Morgan, she sets out to solve a decades-old mystery entangling the machinations of an obsessed killer, her husband's mistress, and a series of deadly hauntings.FLAME TREE PRESS is the imprint of long-standing Independent Flame Tree Publishing, dedicated to full-length original fiction in the horror and suspense, science fiction & fantasy, and crime / mystery / thriller categories. The list brings together fantastic new...

A stunning YA fantasy debut, perfect for fans of Holly Black and Justina Ireland, about a Black girl (and sword expert) fighting a Fae uprising in Shakespearean LondonSixteen-year-old Joan Sands is a gifted craftswoman who creates and upkeeps the stage blades for William Shakespeare's acting company, The King's Men. Joan's skill with her blades comes from a magical ability to control metal—an ability gifted by her Head Orisha, Ogun. Because her whole family is Orisha-blessed, the Sands family have always kept tabs on the Fae presence in London. Usually that doesn't involve much except noting the faint glow around a Fae's body as they try to blend in with London society, but lately, there has been an uptick in brutal Fae attacks. After Joan wounds a powerful Fae and saves the son of a cruel Lord, she is drawn into political intrigue in the human and Fae worlds.Swashbuckling, romantic, and full of the sights and sounds of Shakespeare's London, this series...

<h2>Faith's past returns...</h2><p>Plunging her into a quest for belonging in <em>"Hunted Like Wolves."</em></p><p>As hidden motives of her estranged father emerge, Faith's loyalty is tested, torn between her father and the neighbor who sheltered her. In a community on the brink, secrets blur the lines between trust and betrayal, challenging Faith's understanding of family, friendship, and self.</p><p>In this gripping Christian Dystopian Science Fiction story, the world she knew unravels, redefining her perceptions of reality. For readers of "The Wolves" series and those seeking a thought-provoking exploration of faith and loyalty... <h2>"Hunted Like Wolves" is a captivating tale that keeps you enthralled.</h2>

<B>A funny, heavily illustrated new chapter book series about sports and sportsmanship by the acclaimed author of <I>Game Changer</I></B><BR /><BR />Annabella Donatello likes to do everything. She likes to draw, fly kites, play soccer, cook, and eat what she cooks. She even likes to do math! But there are two things she loves most of all: softball and performing. So she's thrilled when she gets cast in the school play, on top of being the star pitcher of her softball team.<BR /><BR /> Unfortunately, her softball coach is less thrilled about Annabella's busy schedule. And with the championships coming up, the pressure is on to make softball her number one priority, even when an important practice conflicts with opening night of the show. To be in two places at once, Annabella hatches a plan that will put all of her softball and acting skills to the test.

Enjoy this enemies-to-lovers Regency romance Signed, sealed... Seduced! Lady Frederica is the last person Samuel, the new Duke of Pelford, wants to marry! His childhood nemesis might have grown into a beautiful woman, but she's as bold, outspoken and badly behaved as ever! Except marrying her is the only solution to the debts he's inherited. As memories of their tense years growing up make way for a surprising desire, Samuel realizes the walls he put in place between him and his convenient wife are quickly crumbling!From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.

From Emily Calandrelli—Emmy-nominated host of Xploration Outer Space, host of Netflix's Emily's Wonder Lab, and graduate of MIT—comes the sixth novel in a fun illustrated chapter book series about an eight-year-old girl with a knack for science, math, and solving mysteries with technology.When third grader and inventor extraordinaire Ada Lace learns her teachers are in dire need of new school supplies, she's eager to lend a helping hand—but how? With a bake sale? A class carnival? Most ideas seem out of reach for a kid like her, until Tycho suggests Ada try her hand at posting informational videos. If she's able to build up a big online viewership, she could easily raise funds for their school. And with Nina as her visionary director, Milton as her comedic cohost, and Ada as the scientist star, making fun videos will be a piece of cake! Or so they think. What starts as an earnest try at making fun, science-based shorts ends up...

'A superb debut novel... Anyone who enjoyed The White Lotus will love Thomas's scalpel-sharp skewering of the mores and idiocies of the idle rich' Observer''A classy thriller that will appeal to fans of Leila Slimani's Lullaby . . . A hot holiday read to brighten up the last few weeks of winter' Sunday TimesQueen K is as compulsive as a Netflix binge, but it also asks timely questions about status and what constitutes a dignified life' Sheena Patel, Guardian'Balzac in Balenciaga... Queen K lures you in with escapist, beach-read vibes, then bares its teeth with a devastating portrait of the emotional cost of greed' Times'Patricia Highsmith-esque ... an untrustworthy narrator judging her employer's life of excess and desperate attempts to infiltrate a glittering world' Evening Standard, 'The Debuts You'll Love in 2023''A dark and brilliant read ....