Once there were ten.Ten goddess-touched girls were born. Each was blessed—or cursed—with a unique power that set them apart. As part of an ancient ritual called the Culling, they were supposed to fight to the death in the arena until only one survived. That girl would marry the prince and ascend to the throne. Now only four girls remain.Power in her blood.Monroe Benson is one of the lucky ones. With fire at her fingertips, she survived the arena and the intrigues of the palace. Now she's turned her back on her destiny, choosing to throw in her lot with the rebellion seeking to overturn the Erydian rulers. Monroe has never wanted the throne. She knows that her future lies elsewhere, but first she'll have to convince the rebels to believe her.A traitorous heart.Hearts, however, cannot always be trusted. Cohen was one of the few good things about the Culling. Monroe believed that he would have made a good...

The thrills and chills are far from over in the third novel from Bram Stoker Award winner and master of scare, horror legend Adam Cesare.Quinn has just survived yet another bloody run-in with the murderous clown Frendo, but somehow still she knows this won't be the last. Tired of being hunted and seeing innocent people hurt, Quinn believes the only way to beat the horror is to take justice into her own hands—and stop the Frendo followers herself. Little does she know that this path will take her across cornfields and state lines, to where she will have to face the most dangerous and bloody menace yet: True believers.It's an all-new tale in this terrifying trio series about the villains inside us all, from the master of slashers and suspense, award–winning author Adam Cesare.Clown in a Cornfield was 2020's Bram Stoker Award Winner for Superior Achievement in a Young Adult Novel.

Poetry about the spirit of the prairies and the spirits that haunt them.Deadly droughts, malevolent entities and snow drifts that keep secrets (at least until thaw) are just some of the encounters, spooky and otherwise, that await you in Prairie Spirit(s). Inspired by a bout of 'landsickness' (being homesick for the land where she grew up), nostalgia and an imagination that tends toward darkness, Parrish tackles the shadowy spaces of the prairie heart. Explore the darkness with her and discover the secrets of rakes forgotten in long grass, isolation, thin ice and ancient relics better left alone... but don't forget your flashlight.

From the acclaimed writer of Ship of Shadows comes a brand-new fantasy following the magical journey of one girl and her bear. In a land of ice and stars, where constant troll invasions threaten to shake the moon from the sky, lives a girl with a magical destiny. A girl braver than a Viking, who will one day hold the fate of the North in her hands. That girl is Saga Thorolfsdottir.But there's just one problem: ever since her parents died wielding powerful runes, Saga has been deathly afraid of magic. She would much rather stay within the safety of her village and play with her pet bear, Bjørn, than pursue any kind of magical destiny.So when Saga accidentally disturbs a clan of trolls in the mountains, leading to her whole village being taken prisoner, she has to face her fears head on. No amount of rune magic will defeat these monsters, and Saga has only one option - to compete in the Fifth Winter contest, an incredible...

Roxanne There's a darkness in Nico Frangione, one I can sense he's trying to fight against. It makes him dangerous. When my brother comes around confirming my suspicions and warning me to stay away from the criminal, I know I should listen. Now, if only I could convince my body to listen. A charming smile here, a lust-filled look there, and it becomes even more challenging to resist the sexy man. He's stubbornly persistent when it comes to wanting a date. When I finally caved and agreed, he looked so pleased with himself. One date, then I'll walk away. That shouldn't be too hard, right? Nico One look at Roxanne Baxter, and I know I have to have her. I don't care that her brother is trying to put me behind bars. He has nothing on me. I will do anything to convince her to go on one single date with me. She's not easily swayed — like most women who flock toward me, it'll take a lot of effort and be worth...

She found refuge as a cook in a London household—but even the grandest homes can hide terrible things . . .1872. Marguerite has fled to London, leaving behind a traumatic past in Paris. When she is offered work as a cook for mysterious French widow Madame Riel, she seizes the chance to start afresh. But as soon as Marguerite arrives, she is stifled by the tension in the house—and before long, she comes to resent her stingy and volatile employer, as well as the unfriendly housemaid. Just as Marguerite is about to resign, Madame Riel’s beautiful daughter Julie, an actress, returns to the house and charms her into staying. But Julie’s presence creates new toxic waves of emotion—until someone finally snaps. Why is 13 Park Lane so full of hatred? What secrets does the household guard? And can any of its inhabitants escape the shackles of their pasts?