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  Cairo Gambit

  S.W. Perry

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  Cairo, 1938 
  Archie Nevenden is many things: amateur archaeologist; theatre impresario; absent father; potential defector. And now, he's a missing person. 
   
  His daughter, Prim, hasn't seen him for nearly fifteen years. But she's never given up on him, and now she's on her way to Cairo to assist in the search. 
   
  Harry Taverner claims to work for the British Council, but Prim knows there's more to it. He clearly has a theory about what happened to Archie, one she's not going to like. 
   
  As Prim and Harry uncover the layers of Archie's existence in Cairo, they find themselves drawn in to more than one conspiracy. And soon they'll discover that Archie may not be the only one in danger...

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  Childhood

  Leo Tolstoy

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  Childhood by Leo Tolstoy is a tender and deeply introspective novel that marks the beginning of the author's celebrated semi-autobiographical trilogy. With remarkable sensitivity and emotional clarity, Tolstoy captures the inner world of a young boy as he begins to perceive the complexities of family, society, and his own developing conscience.
  
  The story follows young Nikolai Irtenyev, a sensitive and observant child growing up within the comforts and expectations of a 19th-century Russian noble family. Through his eyes, readers experience the innocence, confusion, joy, and quiet sorrows that define early life. Everyday moments—lessons with tutors, interactions with parents and siblings, small triumphs and disappointments—are rendered with profound psychological insight, revealing how deeply childhood experiences shape identity.
  
  At its heart, Childhood is not driven by dramatic events, but by emotional awakening. Tolstoy masterfully portrays the subtle transitions in a young mind: the longing for parental approval, the fear of failure, the sting of embarrassment, and the dawning awareness of mortality and moral responsibility. As Nikolai confronts feelings of pride, guilt, jealousy, and love, readers witness the formation of character and the fragile beauty of youthful perception.
  
  Tolstoy's prose is elegant and reflective, rich with philosophical undertones that foreshadow the depth of his later masterpieces. Yet the novel retains a warmth and immediacy that make it deeply relatable. The author's ability to enter the consciousness of a child with authenticity and compassion gives the work a timeless quality. Through small, intimate scenes, Tolstoy illuminates universal truths about memory, growth, and the fleeting nature of innocence.
  
  Childhood stands as both a personal reflection and a universal exploration of early life. It invites readers to revisit their own formative years and consider how those first emotional experiences continue to shape who they become. Gentle, thoughtful, and profoundly human, this novel remains a cornerstone of Russian literature and a moving testament to Tolstoy's enduring literary genius.

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  Accidental AF

  Dakota Cassidy

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  The joke's on Kash Samuels when he stumbles into a bar called NOPE, looking for warmth and a working phone, only to get caught in the middle of a fight. Next thing you know, he's got weird appendages popping up all over the place . . . a fin here, a lock of pink hair there, a mangy tail somewhere else. 
   
   
   
  Maybe he actually fell asleep in his car and the exhaust fumes made him loco. It's the only way to explain the insanity that ensues when he finds himself surrounded by a group of stunning ladies claiming to be paranormal beings, along with their entourage of demon, zombie, and troll butler/chef. And let's not even discuss the line around the block of other supernatural species, each hoping to claim Kash as their own. 
   
   
   
  Oh, and one totally crush-worthy human scientist. A woman Kash is falling for more every day. Too bad she's keeping him at arm's length—and in the dark about her own health, even as she works day and night to help Kash control his body. 
   
   
   
  For Kash, who's always wanted a family after growing up in the system, just him and his brother against the world, this kind and crazy group may not be the family he envisioned . . . but they're the family you need when you're Accidental AF!

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  Detective Stories – Robbery -...

  Jon Ferguson, Baroness Orczy, E...

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  The Detective has been a mainstay of fiction writing ever since we can remember.   
  Their deductive powers, their intuition and fleet-footed grasp of every detail can often turn the unlikeliest situation, or bunch of red herrings, into a breakthrough to capture even the most ingenious and dastardly of criminals. 
  In this series our classic authors explore not only various themes, such as Occult Detectives, Female Detectives, Curious Crimes and a whole host more, but also bring a range and depth to the whole culture of criminality as we send in the Long Arm of the Law to bring justice on behalf of the society it serves. 
  In this volume our savvy sleuths have only one task to solve; Robbery. 
   
  1 - The Detective - Robbery - An Introduction 
  2 - The White Line by John Ferguson 
  3 - The Affair at the Novelty Theatre by Baroness Orczy 
  4 - The Ides of March by E W Hornung 
  5 - A Thing That Glistened by Frank R Stockton 
  6 - Parlour Tricks by Ralph Plummer 
  7 - Richard Bruce - Burglar by Edgar Wallace 
  8 - A Medical Crime by J Storer Clouston 
  9 - Five Hundred Carats by George Griffiths 
  10 - The Sapient Monkey by Headon Hill 
  11 - Strychnine for Village Dogs by Arthur Gask

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  Rebel Falls - A Novel

  Tim Wendel

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  With Rebel Falls, Tim Wendel takes us to late summer of 1864. The Civil War rages on. Sherman is marching on Atlanta, while the armies of Grant and Lee battle across Virginia. In the North, war-weariness has made Lincoln's bid for reelection seem doubtful. As the fate of the nation  hangs in the balance, Confederate agents gather in Niagara Falls to plan one last maneuver to turn the tide of the conflict. 
   
   
   
  Rory Chase, a capable yet haunted young woman eager to contribute to the Union cause, accepts a mission from the Secretary of State to travel to Niagara Falls and prevent two rebel spies, John Yates Beall and Bennet Burley, from seizing the U.S.S. Michigan on Lake Erie and bombarding Buffalo, Cleveland, and other northern cities. To succeed, Rory must gain the rebel spies' trust and, with the help of the Underground Railroad network, foil their desperate gambit. But can she maintain the pretense of being a Confederate sympathizer long enough to unravel Beall and Burley's ingenious plot? 
   
   
   
  With actual events underpinning the tumultuous story in Rebel Falls, a forgotten chapter in the history of the Civil War is revealed. Far from frontlines, Wendel's exciting, character-driven narrative about a consequential struggle in the shadow of Niagara Falls' dramatic beauty is gripping from start to finish.

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  The Eater of Light - A Litrpg Novel

  Keith Allen Jarema

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  Enter a realm where light and shadow collide, reawakening an ancient power. This epic fantasy saga is a perilous journey into a world of myth and prophecy, guaranteed to ignite your imagination. Witness a legend unfold amidst crumbling empires, forbidden sorcery, and a bond of destiny that could shatter the very stars.Brace yourself for a narrative steeped in political intrigue and earth-shattering battles. With every unearthed secret and prophecy revealed, the fate of the world hangs in the balance, drawing you deeper into a perilous dance between gods and mortals.Can a hero wielding a forbidden power save the world, or will the very magic they command be its undoing? Immerse yourself in this unforgettable saga that will echo in legend long after the final page is turned.

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