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The Tower of Isaiah spires toward the heavens above, coming closer and closer by the day. The gargantuan construct that towers over the world pierces the clouds like a threatening spear, held aloft to any higher powers above who might be watching this new era of turmoil. However, the precariousness of the situation is more than apparent as human society finds itself pushed to the brink because of the tower and what it represents. The Grand Crusade marches toward Isaiah's holy lands as the foul Witch Perchta and her strange associates conspire in secret to cause the fall of the paradise.

Meine Meinung hat sich nicht geändert. Du wirst einen der sieben Prinzen heiraten. Erfülle deine Pflicht, du bist eine Venturi. Neah hat sich entschieden, ihr Studium an der Venturi Academy fortzusetzen. Ihr Vater stimmt zähneknirschend zu. Doch nur unter einer Bedingung: Sie muss die Verlobung mit Lucian lösen und einen der sieben Prinzen heiraten. Eine Heirat mit einem Morell ist undenkbar. Das Spiel um Neahs Hand beginnt von vorn. Doch dieses Mal ist Neah nicht bereit, nur ein passiver Teil davon zu sein. Sie will die Dinge selbst in die Hand nehmen, vorausgesetzt, sie überlebt so lange.

Nyssa Blacksea is eager to silence her doubters. As the only warrior in her guild without magick, she's forced to rely solely on her martial arts mastery, unwavering confidence, and charisma. When given the chance to hunt down a mysterious woman named Quinn and earn the coveted title of Ashcloak, Nyssa seizes the opportunity. Track down a fugitive? An easy task. There's just one problem—Quinn isn't receptive to Nyssa's charms and refuses to go down without a fight. Dangerous secrets swirl around Quinn and a treacherous guild leader, rattling Nyssa's faith in the very system that raised her.

All good things must come to an end.When Jeremy Clovenhoof is called up to serve his final role in the Apocalypse, he’s more than a little annoyed. He enjoys his quiet sinful life in suburban England and has some two-for-one vouchers for the local kebab shop he hasn’t spent yet.

Estrella de Leon has been a medium her entire life. It's in her blood to deal with the dark and twisted souls of the dead. It’s the family business she had no choice but to inherent. However, as news breaks of a war between demons and angels, Estrella is dragged into this upcoming battle. She is commanded by her father, the demon king of Los Angeles, to infiltrate the angels and find out as much information as she can. An impossible task that could get her killed, but she takes it.

Australian boxer Perc Morgan is on the canvas. Holed up in a mining town after a disastrous fight, all he can think about is rising to success, sporting or otherwise. However, as he walks the dusty town by day, by night he begins dreaming about water, signaling the start of a latter-day Arthurian quest.

Theodore was a angelic child captured by the Damned, creatures sentenced to live out their afterlife in the frigid Inbetween. They shape him into a heartless killer. He bears the scars of his demon hunts and the torture from his upbringing on his body and his soul. He tries to bend to their every whim, following every job to the letter...until he breaks.

When a mysterious group of vampire hunters target Hazel’s friend Britt, Hazel’s going to have to work more closely with the hot deputy, Elliot James. But her sleuthing efforts put Hazel in the crosshairs of a brutal shifter gang who think she’s on the side of the vampires. The shifter gang is more than dangerous—they have secret ties to at least one of the men in Hazel’s life, which has her questioning who she can really trust. And the more she gets to know Elliot, the more she wonders who he really is behind those dark, intense eyes.

It’s not just any holiday season in the immortal world. Elder Zhang’s oldest servant is reaching the century mark and Ben and Tenzin are ready to celebrate, but no sooner do they land on Penglai Island than a mystery falls in their path. A valuable seal has gone missing, and the artifact was a gift from an ancient vampire who just happens to be heading to Penglai for a long-overdue formal visit.

I wasn’t even remotely interested in collecting the third instrument of assassination. It was far better for everyone involved—and for Warner, specifically—if I just let it be. And since I was the only one who could retrieve the artifacts, I figured it was my call to make.

Ein Hafen – eine Legende! Tortuga ist der Ort, an dem jeder anständige Pirat mindestens eine durchzechte Nacht vergessen hat. Ausgerechnet hier treffen die Gefährten auf eine alte Bekannte. Die wunderschöne Genevieve bittet unsere Freunde um Hilfe, denn wie es scheint, geht es in dieser Stadt voller Piraten nicht mit rechten Dingen zu.

Das Teppichrennen ist gewonnen, aber die Probleme nicht vorbei: Habbad Godi hat sich als blutrünstiger Tyrann erwiesen und plant die Heilerin Aleyna hinzurichten, mit der sich die Gefährten im Wurmland angefreundet haben.

Seit Jahrhunderten lebt das Volk der Elfen in unseren Wäldern. Nur wenige Menschen sind in der Lage, es zu sehen. Lea ist einer von ihnen und so oft sie kann, besucht sie ihre Freunde in der zweiten Welt. Rion, ein eingebildeter junger Elf, nervt sie jedes Mal mit seinen abfälligen Bemerkungen über die Menschen. Doch dann ist ausgerechnet Lea die Einzige, die ihm helfen kann. Jahre später ist es Lea, die Hilfe braucht. Ihr Leben ist in Gefahr und die Elfen schicken ihr Rion. Jetzt muss Lea dem Mann vertrauen, den sie niemals wiedersehen wollte.

Most days, Anwen regrets working at a funeral home. With the residents no longer inclined to stay in their coffins where they belong, she's got her hands full making sure everyone follows the rules.

Attacked. Fired. Betrayed. And that was before I got hit by a bus. Worst. Day. Ever. Now I'm learning about the biological father I never knew and what his DNA means to me. I was given a pass on death, but to avoid a one-way ticket to hell, I have to do something very dangerous.

Identical triplets Poppy, Rory, and Charlie were once closer than ever. But lately, something has been tearing them apart. When people around them start dying mysteriously, they find themselves without anyone to lean on, or better yet, to answer their questions. Each sister begins to lose herself more and more, until finally, everything comes to a head, forcing the girls to face the secrets they didn't know they'd been keeping.

So there I was, minding my own business and living out my days as a drone in a corporate machine. A cog in the machine if you will, a little greasy and burning out quickly. My bills were stacking up, rent was due, and to top it off, my car broke down—again. Figuring everything was hopeless, I decided to buy a lottery ticket, a decision that would ultimately change my life in ways I never considered possible.

Missy returns to West Point after her semester at the Naval Academy. Things all seem to go nicely at first. Her mobster buddies are no longer causing problems. Things in the Middle East are winding down, and the US will be withdrawing its troops later that year. Everyone is watching how the new administration in the US will be handling things.

After a week from hell, Alan’s glad to be home. Having left the Institute in flames and Shivurr at Dublin Gulch, he and the gang drove straight home, happy to leave myths, monsters, and secret agents in the desert behind them.

The population of Arcadia, Michigan consists of 2,932 human beings who live under the watchful eye of 42 ancient gods. Sarah and Jake Paulson come to Arcadia for a nice fishing vacation, but find themselves embroiled in a decades-old divine conspiracy. There are plenty of small towns in America, but only one like Arcadia, Michigan. We hope you come for a visit. If you do, be sure to keep an eye out for the zebra. And stop by Ruby's for a milkshake. They're delicious!