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  The Last Theorem of Hypatia

  Ferdinand Vilard

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  Step into the twilight of Alexandria, where the fall of the Lighthouse and the Great Library ignites an odyssey of knowledge, sacrifice, and redemption. The Last Theorem of Hypatia is an immersive historical audiobook that intertwines the decay of a city under siege with the mysticism of Hellenistic philosophy, tracing the fates of three souls bound by a mechanical star map that holds the essence of a lost era. 
  Through vivid prose and rich sensory detail, listeners are plunged into Alexandria’s collapse in 642 CE: the shattering of bronze mirrors, the echoes of Coptic chants reverberating through dusty ruins, and the relentless pulse of an artifact that could either save or bury its legacy. Meet Nazanine of Ctesiphon, a scholar obsessed with preserving Hypatia’s wisdom; Kassander of Thessalonica, a scarred mercenary driven by hatred for academics yet drawn to the chaos’s gold; and Papo, a blind monk whose faith and prophecies guide his path to redemption. 
  From the fractured mirror chamber of the Lighthouse to the buried depths of the Library, where ancient gears awaken and traps guard forgotten secrets, this epic narrative explores the cost of conquest, the power of knowledge, and the fragile hope of rebirth. Blending meticulous historical detail with the enchantment of Alexandrian lore, The Last Theorem of Hypatia is a gripping journey through a world on the brink—where the past murmurs in spirals, the present trembles, and the future hinges on an uncertain dawn. 
  Perfect for fans of historical fiction, ancient philosophy, and tales of destiny and sacrifice, this audiobook transports you to the heart of 7th-century Egypt—a land of scholars, warriors, and beacons where every decision resonates through time. Narrated with passion and depth, The Last Theorem of Hypatia is a haunting tribute to a lost civilization and the souls who bear its light.

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  The Iron Crown

  L.L. MacRae

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  Fenn’s first and only memory is finding himself in the middle of a forest, face to face with a dragon spirit mocking him, all knowledge gone apart from his own name. 
  Lost and confused, his only hope for answers is Calidra—a woman living on the edge of the world with her partner. Forced to return home when her father dies, Calidra has put off facing her estranged mother for seven years, and she begrudgingly helps Fenn, forging papers for him so he can avoid the Queen’s Inquisitors. 
  But her mother is the least of her worries when they discover an ancient enemy is rising again. It should be impossible with the Iron Crown in power—and Fenn is terrified he might unwittingly be playing a part in the war’s resurgence. 
  Surrounded by vengeful spirits and powerful magic, Fenn’s desperate attempt to find his way home might well alter the fate of Tassar, and every power in it. 
  A new high fantasy series bursts into life with the DRAGON SPIRITS who reign supreme in the magic-drenched world of Tassar.

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  3 Stories About - Ghosts of...

  Lettice Galbraith, Charles...

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  There is something about the number 3.    
   
  The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.   
   
  Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois.  It seems good things usually come in threes. 
   
  Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating. 
   
  From their pens to your your ears.

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  The Heart's Choice

  Tracie Peterson, Kimberley...

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  They must uncover the truth before it’s buried forever. 
  After witnessing a wrongful conviction as a young girl, Rebecca Whitman—the  
  first female court reporter in Montana—is now determined to defend the  
  innocent. During a murder trial, something doesn’t sit well with her about the  
  case, but no one except the handsome new Carnegie librarian will listen to her.  
  Librarian Mark Andrews’s father sent him to college hoping he would take over  
  the business side of the family ranch, but Mark would rather wrangle books than  
  cows. When a patron seeks help with research in hopes of proving a man’s  
  innocence, Mark is immediately drawn to her and her cause.  
  In a race against time, will Rebecca and Mark find the evidence they need—and  
  open their hearts to love—before it’s too late?

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  The Haunted Hotel

  Wilkie Collins

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  The Haunted Hotel by Wilkie Collins is a gripping blend of mystery and supernatural elements, set against the backdrop of Venice. The story begins with the tumultuous relationship between Lord Montbarry and the enigmatic Countess Narona, who has recently jilted Montbarry's former fiancée, Agnes Lockwood. After their marriage, Montbarry and Narona retreat to a decaying palace in Venice, where Montbarry mysteriously dies of bronchitis shortly after claiming a substantial life insurance policy. 
  As the narrative unfolds, Montbarry's family arrives at the newly refurbished hotel that occupies the site of his death. Unbeknownst to them, they are staying in the very room where he perished. Each family member experiences eerie phenomena—insomnia, nightmares, and unsettling odors—culminating in Agnes witnessing a disembodied head descending from the ceiling.

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  Why Didn't They Call Evensen?

  Lene Lauritsen Kjølner

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  When politician Arne Gustavsen is found dead beneath the sailing club tower, the police suspect murder. But with a tangled web of political enemies, scorned lovers, and shady developers, everyone seems to have a motive.Private investigator Olivia Henriksen thought she'd left amateur detecting behind—until her client Sebastian Moe becomes the prime suspect. Now she must navigate small-town politics, religious sects, and a dangerous property developer to uncover the truth.But when her brother Oskar disappears and Olivia realises the killer is closer than she thought, her investigation becomes a deadly game of cat and mouse. With poisonous mushrooms, bribes, and a luxury villa in the French Riviera all playing their part, she discovers that in the world of Nordic politics, everyone has secrets worth killing for.As bodies pile up and time runs out, Olivia must use all her wits to save her brother and expose a murderer who will stop at nothing to protect their carefully constructed lies.The second book in the Island Mysteries series featuring the unforgettable Olivia Henriksen.

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