Murder at the God's Gate

Murder at the God's Gate

Lynda S. Robinson

Lynda S. Robinson

A "complex and exciting" mystery set during the reign of Tutankhamun (The New York Times Book Review). Egypt is under threat from the Hittites, and the teenage pharaoh has additional troubles stemming from the heresy of his late father, Akhenaten. Fate seems to be pointing a finger at him when a priest topples to his death—from a statue of none other than Tutankhamun himself. Now Lord Meren, the confidential agent who protects the boy king, must struggle to uncover Tutankhamun's most threatening enemies, some within the court at Thebes . . . "Robinson knowledgeably instructs readers in the cultural and political life of a fascinating period in history while entertaining us with a puzzling plot, accessible characters, and the domestic details of their daily lives." —Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine "Delightful . . . Robinson makes ancient Thebes come alive as she describes the personalities, clothing, golden jewelry, the...
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All Consuming

All Consuming

Jaci Burton

Romance / Contemporary

A sizzling new romance about a firefighter who reunites with an old flame and tries to rekindle the passion they once felt, by New York Times bestselling author Jaci Burton. When firefighter Kal Donovan transfers to the Tactical Rescue Team, he's determined to succeed by giving work one hundred percent of his attention. This proves more difficult at his ten-year high school reunion when he runs into Hannah Clark, his first love. She's still the smart, funny, beautiful girl he loved in high school, but everything has changed. She's divorced, has a son, and has zero interest in exploring an old romance. Hannah has moved back home after a disastrous end to a marriage that never should have been. Now her only focus is getting her hair salon up and running, and making sure her son is happy. She doesn't have time for love—especially not with Kal. She intends to look forward, not backward, and Kal is most definitely part of her past. However as Hannah...
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Crowd Futures: We Have Always Died in the Castle

Crowd Futures: We Have Always Died in the Castle

Elizabeth Bear

Elizabeth Bear

We Have Always Died in the Castle is the first story in the Crowd Futures project from Arizona State University. An experiment in collaborative storytelling, Crowd Futures brings authors and illustrators into dialogue with members of a curious public to propose scenarios, share ideas, weigh options, and navigate the uncertainties of our looming scientific and technological discoveries by participating in the creative process.
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To Be With You

To Be With You

Daphne Abbott

Daphne Abbott

Olivia Van Ess needs help. Her plans to renovate her newly inherited Victorian Mansion have hit a snag. Between the historical society's red tape and the stipulations of her great aunt's will, she needs the help of a specific type of expert. Good news is she knows a guy, bad news is she broke his heart fifteen years ago. Callum Waite left Eagle Creek, Wisconsin, after his profession of love to Olivia went nowhere. He's made a name for himself working from his Brooklyn home base as a preservation architect with a popular internet show. When he gets Olivia's request, his ego—and his meddling mom—won't let him say no. When weird things start to happen at the mansion, Cal jumps in to keep Olivia safe. It's not long before working and living together has him wondering if it's finally their second chance at happiness, or if circumstances will tear them apart for good. To Be With You is a full-length novel in the Eagle Creek...
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King's Barber

King's Barber

M. D. Gregory

M. D. Gregory

The Undercover AssassinQuain Beaumont is paid to kill people and he’s good at it. When he’s contracted, for a hefty sum, to protect a district attorney’s son in New Gothenburg, he can’t say no. However, he doesn’t expect Barber to be such an attractive pain in the ass. Complicating matters, Barber is part of the Kings of Men MC. He can’t risk a romantic attraction to a target, but Barber’s charm makes it hard not to fall into bed with him. The Shit-Stirring BikerThere’s nothing more exciting to Luke “Barber” Booth than pulling pranks and causing problems. The reactions he gets out of people keep his days interesting, even if it sometimes results in fist fights with his club brothers. His next-door business neighbor is no different. Quain is uptight, so Barber takes pleasure in annoying him, which ensures nearly daily visits from Quain to the barber shop. Quain might be a whiny hairstylist, but he’s beautiful. Barber is only too happy to take a bite out of him. An Attempted Murder and ConfessionsWhen there’s an attempt on Barber’s life, Quain does what he’s been paid to do—protect him—but Barber’s uncle and cousin are kidnapped instead. In order to set things right, Quain must admit the truth to Barber about his undercover status and assignment. To Barber’s disgust, they need to work together to get his family back. By the end of this mess, it’s not only their lives at risk, but their hearts, too. **
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All the Colors of Night

All the Colors of Night

Jayne Ann Krentz

Romance / Mystery & Thrillers / Science Fiction & Fantasy

Two psychics plunge into a dark world of deadly secrets in this second installment of the Fogg Lake trilogy by New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz. North Chastain possesses a paranormal talent that gives him the ability to track down the most dangerous psychic criminals. When his father suddenly falls into a coma-like state, North is convinced it was caused by a deadly artifact that traces back to the days of a secret government program known only as the Bluestone Project. North knows his only hope of saving his father is to find the artifact. He is good when it comes to tracking down killers, but to locate the relic he's going to need help from a psychic who knows the shadowy world of obsessive collectors, deceptive dealers and ruthless raiders.... With her reputation in ruins after a false accusation, antiques expert Sierra Raines is looking for a fresh start. She turns to the murky backwaters of the paranormal artifacts trade,...
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