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Remnant: The Palimar Saga: Book One

The shocking death of an immortal sends Collector Mavell, a master of shadows, on a quest for the killer. He believes a foreseer of Drawlen, a religious regime, knows something about the murder.
Jon Therman and his family of sunrock smugglers stumble into this manhunt. A former slave, he only desires to live unnoticed and to avoid the corruption of the world. But when a Drawlen immortal pursues his children, Jon retaliates.
Jon’s daughter, Ella, attempts to rescue her friend from a ritual sacrifice. To do so, she must defy the commands of her fellow smugglers.
Shane zem’Arta, a Freelander spy, searches for his missing commander. His orders complicate Ella’s effort to save her friend and Jon’s mission to protect his family, leading these old friends on a perilous adventure. Smugglers, rogues, and lords clamber to stand against the Drawlen immortals. Can these fragile factions set aside their mistrust to survive a burgeoning war, or will they fall divided?
Remnant, the first of the four-volume epic fantasy The Palimar Saga, introduces a world of magic, trolls, shapeshifters, and guns. It tells the story of a family’s struggle to survive a manhunt for a godkiller, one who has the power to vanquish immortals.

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Starlet

FAME. FORTUNE. JELLYFISH.
When an aspiring young actress accepts an invite to a fading A-lister’s home, she soon learns the terrifying secrets of the Hollywood Elite.

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Tales from the Omniworld: The Witch and the Wolf – Bond of the Ancients

In a world devoid of magic, how does one sever a bond forged by its very essence?
Like a raging storm, he swept into her life,tearing apart her home and taking away the only family she had. He went as far as attempting to suffocate her with his anger, giving birth to the curse they now tirelessly endeavor to break.
Caves, ancient ruins, forbidden forests… They’ve been to places no other human dared to set foot in. They’ve met races that were thought to be long extinct. Yet, upon countless failures, they have more questions than answers.
And one particular haunts her over and over again.
Does he still want to kill the last witch?

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Another Kind of Devil

Disillusioned demon Scaramouche longs for a change to his routine in hell. When he meets a mysterious sinner, he gets more than he bargained for. Thrown into the complicated world of humanity, Scaramouche must quickly learn what is right and what is wrong. When the kind-hearted Ophelia takes him under her wing, she seems like the perfect mentor. However, when dark secrets are revealed, Scaramouche will face the ultimate test on what it means to be a good person.

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Medusa’s Son

Imagine living your whole life without knowing who you really are. Walt Baranov is barely old enough to enter the Russian nightclub, where he has an unfortunate encounter with a beautiful vampire. The shocking events after he is bitten start a maelstrom that engulfs the entire world.
The powers that be move on his discovery, and Walt finds himself confined to a state-of-the-art laboratory. Understanding his extraordinary biology is the key to eradicating vampires all over the world. He makes a connection with a lab subject and will do anything to save her from certain death. Walt sees her humanity when nobody else can. Not helping matters are the vampires of the world who are frantic to find and eliminate the young man named in their prophecy of doom.
Walt must outmaneuver the Russians, Americans, vampires, and even the Yakuza to save the young woman who has come to mean so much to him. It all comes down to a deadly showdown between monsters and military forces in the beautiful Alps of Japan. The outcome is one that could not be predicted, and the vampires have a new nemesis to fear.
The tale of Medusa’s Son is one of mystery, adventure, suspense, and more than a few surprises. Join Walt on his journey to find out who he is and how to undo the chaos his discovery has caused.

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2040

In 2040, advanced technology has transformed daily life, yet many social ills remain.
At 40, Michael faces a choice: remain in Boston, tethered to uninspiring government programs, or forge a fresh path. Embracing the latter, he relocates to Berkeley to join his twin brother in his groundbreaking research into dark matter.
Could this elusive, intangible substance, rumored to permeate the universe, also reside within the human brain, holding the key to the mysteries of consciousness?
When an experiment goes awry, or perhaps ominously right, Michael undergoes an extraordinary transformation, emerging with newfound confidence, insatiable ambition, and an enigmatic edge. Enter Anni, a formidable Chinese power broker and trailblazer in the realm of artificial intelligence.
Amidst this backdrop, a catastrophic “sleeping sickness” sweeps across the globe, consuming the consciousness of its victims. Scientists make a chilling discovery; the origins are extraterrestrial.
Delving into themes of dark matter, artificial intelligence, and the new frontier of artificial intimacy, this novel offers a stark look at the challenges and wonders that may await us in the not-so-distant future.