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The Ghost Ninja of Hong Kong Island, Part III

For the past seven months, Brandon has done all he can to help Sadie manage her frightening gift, combining it with a distinct style of combat so she can live a normal life. Unfortunately, when the gifted child begins experiencing nightmarish visions of stranded explorers in the remote reaches of Hokkaido, he is forced to devise a rescue mission.
Brandon leads a team of highly trained rescue personnel, each equipped with superior firepower into the rugged Hokkaido wilderness to locate and save the stranded explorers. But when a devastating typhoon barrels through Northern Japan the team is forced to seek refuge inside the remnants of ‘The Kinjo Temple Gateway’, an impossible maze of tunnels that’s demanding and deadly.
Trapped beneath the earth, Brandon and his team must rely on Sadie’s power to battle unfathomable forces and find the stranded explorers. But it will be a hard road. For this is an underground labyrinth like no other—a complex web of paths twisting and turning in every direction, making for a treacherous, taxing, and life-threatening journey—the most dangerous place Brandon has encountered in all his many adventures.

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The Ghost Ninja of Hong Kong Island, Part II

Yuma Shibiaski has been lost to the shadows from which he emerged. Whether to exile or to death no one knows…
Nevertheless, it would be foolish to underestimate his cunning abilities and supernatural talents. Could he be lurking in the depths of darkness, biding his time until the perfect moment to reappear?
Three years after evading the clutches of a merciless killer, Brandon has nearly put the shattered pieces of his life back together. But when his friend is gunned down and left for dead, Brandon embarks on a quest for bloody payback, forging an unlikely alliance with Government operative, Alannah.
Brandon and Alannah’s search for the gunman leads them to Sadie, a young girl with strange abilities that might hold the answer to an AI weapon plot created by Ryberg Industries. As they uncover the truth about the girl’s remarkable talents, Brandon and Alannah take her in as their own, forming an unbreakable alliance to evade Ryberg Industries and combat-ready killing machine, Reyah-One!
For Brandon and Alannah to keep their bond alive they must bravely confront the difficulties of their relationship head-on, aid Sadie in harnessing her mysterious power, and make sure she doesn’t fall prey to Ryberg Industries’ high-tech weapons scheme.
Brace yourself for yet another adventure that’s a mélange of action, sci-fi, romance, fantasy, and everything else that screams epic danger.

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Into the BeanStalk: Book One of the Jack: Cyberpunk Series

A corrupt megacity. A broken world. A girl who can no longer afford to hide from her past.
Jack is a techie and long-time shut-in, driven to save her father from corporate servitude. That means getting her hands on scrip, and lots of it. Going into debt with the most violent bikers in Hope Megacity will get her the cybernetic limbs she needs to overcome her disabilities, but that’s only the beginning.
A vicious betrayal, a lethal cyberattack, and some broken neural hardware has Jack seeing things — namely a huge column of light climbing all the way to the Global Corporations’ city in the clouds. She’ll need to join up with the city’s most notorious hacker to find out what the elite are hiding from the millions of people living under their feet.

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Unshackled Intelligence

Unshackle yourself from the chains of mortality.
Since the tragic death of her parents, high school teacher Audrey Heartwood has struggled with the impermanence of life. Eager to secure her immortality, she contacts CryoNeuroTech—a cutting-edge company specializing in cryogenics and neurorobotics.
CryoNeuroTech’s vision: to overcome mortality. CryoNeuroTech’s promise: to preserve their clients’ brains using cryogenics. Once they perfect their neurorobotic technology, they’ll house each brain in a robot—allowing clients to achieve immortality.
But through her research, Audrey discovers something may not be right at CryoNeuroTech. Employees seem to be hiding something.
Audrey’s insatiable curiosity sends her on a mission to discover CryoNeuroTech’s secret. As she unravels clues, evidence suggests that CryoNeuroTech’s vision isn’t so noble after all. Faced with a difficult decision, Audrey must choose between satisfying her own desires and doing what’s right.

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Infinite Horizons: Book Four of the Shambhala Saga

Step into a world where the human spirit defies the limits of space and time, a spell-binding saga of adventure, self-exploration, and enduring love that will leave your imagination soaring among the stars.
In a future where advanced technology intertwines with intrigue and romance, Calli and Pavani’s destinies collide, setting them on an unforgettable odyssey. From the majestic Himalayas to the vast cosmic expanse, the two women brave thrilling adventures, confront inner struggles, and fearlessly face formidable foes. Bound together by a shared quest for a better tomorrow, their journey unfolds in a gripping tale of courage and determination.
As they venture on this path of self-discovery, the complex beauty of humanity and the transformative power of compassion are unveiled. However, lurking in the shadows, a manipulative force pulls strings that could tip the balance of control and alter the course of human history. In this enthralling narrative, nothing is as it seems, and the stakes are higher than they ever imagined.
Embark on an adventure through a vast universe, where intrigue, romance, and the promise of an extraordinary future await. Infinite Horizons is a gripping page-turner that delves deep into human nature, exploring the choices we make as we strive for a brighter tomorrow. Celebrating the complexities of humanity, the story exemplifies the resilience of love and the transformative power of compassion. Prepare to be moved, inspired, and forever changed by an unforgettable journey charting an awe-inspiring destiny.

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The Orange Light of an Alien Sun: Book Three of the Shambhala Saga

Traveling beyond the cosmos won’t help mend her broken heart. But will a life-changing voyage expand her horizons?
Anticipation lightens Callisto’s sorrow. Regretfully leaving her lover behind, the brilliant physicist joins the risky first warp-driven journey across the universe. And her emotions swing between hope and despair when their AI is damaged and the all-female crew makes the daring choice to settle a barren planet.
Though she’s excited as the group pours their energy into grounding their community based around compassion and cooperation, the lonely scientist battles overwhelming feelings of isolation. And lacking the innovative back-and-forth of a sprawling society, Callisto fears the solitary nature of their venture could prove fatal to all their futures…
Can her soul find its true place in an uncharted galaxy?
The Orange Light of an Alien Star is the poignant third book in the Shambhala Saga LGBTQ+ science fiction series. If you like courageous characters, inspirational utopias, and thrilling challenges, then you’ll adore Susan English’s quest through the stars.