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  A Game of Authors

  Frank Herbert

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  A conspiracy thriller from the New York Times–bestselling author of Dune, “one of America's most intelligent, imaginative, and magnetic novelists” (Kirkus Reviews).   In pursuit of a scoop, American journalist Hal Garson follows up on a mysterious, desperate letter that points to the whereabouts of legendary author Antone Luac, who vanished without a trace in Mexico years ago. The celebrated writer’s disappearance is an enduring mystery, and Garson senses this story will make his career. Despite warnings, he travels to isolated Ciudad Brockman and begins asking questions . . . too many questions, which place him in the crossfire of a local crime lord, a Communist insurgent group, and finally to the imprisoned writer—and his beautiful daughter—who may not want to be found.

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  These Darker Streets - Goddess...

  Abigail Linhardt

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  Tragic loss. Eternal love. Ancient magic. 
  Brigit used to believe in magic and had hopes for a great future. Not any more. She has hunkered down to just get through life. Then a mysterious man appears, beckoning her out into a vulnerable relationship. He brings with him a life that doesn't even exist in her reality. Plagued by visions of past lives, Brigit’s trust in a magicless existence is about to be shattered.  
  Every few lifetimes, Ildanach meets a woman who is the reincarnation of his love and together they can protect the earth. Now he has met Brigit, a woman hell-bent on denying anything that she cannot touch in this reality. When he sees the spark of his love in her, he knows she’s the one with whom he can stop the dark spirit for good. However, she is lost in the darkness that mortal life has given her.  
  The world is in danger from the fairy of the underworld who wants to stop the guardian and the goddess once and for all. In a battle of life or death, Idlanach must save the mortal world before time runs out and Brigit must decide once and for all if she can believe in something as mysterious and magical as love.

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  A Single Act of Kindness - A...

  Samantha Tonge

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  ‘Inspiring, thought-provoking and incredibly moving – Samantha Tonge hit me straight in the heart with the wonderful tale of Tilda and Milo.’ No.1 bestselling author, Shari LowMeet Tilda Wright… 
  Tilda has done everything she can to make her life neat, protected, tidy. No longer the girl who was scared of everything, whose family pushed her away, who hit rock bottom. Now she runs her life – as she does her successful business – with the utmost organization. As long as she keeps everyone at arm’s length, she will be fine. She will be safe. 
  But then a chance encounter with a man who’s fallen on hard times changes everything. Milo needs a break, and self-contained Tilda surprises herself by deciding she should help him. Just for a while. A few days at the most. 
  Maybe all he needs is someone to organize him, to help him clean up his act? She is sure she knows how to kick-start Milo into turning his life around. 
  What Tilda doesn’t know is that – with this single act of kindness – it might actually be her own life that’s about to change forever… 
  A totally gorgeous, heartbreaking and uplifting story, about friendship, trust, and finding love in unexpected places, perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, Shari Low and Faith Hogan.  
  Readers love A Single Act of Kindness: 
  ‘Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! A thought-provoking, heartfelt and uplifting read about learning to really live – and love – again… My single act of kindness would be to wrap up this book and press it into the hands of readers everywhere!’ Fiona Collins, author 
  ‘Loved this book! An eye-opener and a page-turner, it celebrates our ability to change and to get up again when we fall. A beautiful story guaranteed to touch your heart and restore your faith in human nature.’ Hazel Prior, author 
  ‘A joy to read. Sparkling with witty dialogue and full of wise words… a masterpiece of storytelling.’ Celia Anderson, author 
  ‘Powerful and emotional… Really broke my heart before slowly putting it together again, it’s filled with love, and I adored every single moment… Without question, this will be one of my books of the year – quite wonderful!’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Oh my goodness!… a compelling and tender story… A book that touched my heart. A book I won’t forget and a book that you truly need to read. If my heart had a library, A Single Act of Kindness would have a special place on its shelves.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Oh my goodness my heart feels full after reading this really emotional and heartwarming story… Beautiful… It was inspiring to read… Touched my heart on every page.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Oh wow!… One of my books of the year… If you like a read to restore your faith in human nature or even yourself, this could be the very thing. Of fortitude and bravery, of kindness and life. Stunning.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
  ‘Worthy of every star bestowed upon it!… My emotions were put through the wringer, I laughed, I cried and finished the book with a satisfied smile.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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  Lost Love - Short Stories -...

  Henry James, Anton Chekhov,...

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  Love.  Perhaps the one word solution for everything.  An emotion, a state of mind that we strive for, search for.  A wondrous force that binds, inspires, and a force that can spin out of control; unbalanced and fragile.  Love reflects, changes and embraces us all.    
   
  In this series we explore the many facets of love through literary talents that span both time and country.  Having found Love what happens when we lose it. Of course this can be for many reasons but the results almost aways bring heartbreak and perhaps an unendurable loss.  Pain, grief, loneliness, many emotions take root within our hearts.  Our classic authors have stories that describe all these feelings and much more. 
   
  1 - Lost Love - Short Stories - An Introduction 
  2 - The Altar of the Dead - Part 1 by Henry James 
  3 - The Altar of the Dead - Part 2 by Henry James 
  4 - The Lagoon by Joseph Conrad 
  5 - The Grave by Guy de Maupassant 
  6 - About Love by Anton Chekhov 
  7 - The Border Line by D H Lawrence 
  8 - An Egyptian Cigarette by Kate Chopin 
  9 - Uncle Abraham's Romance by Edith Nesbit 
  10 - Strange Event in the Life of Schalken the Painter by Sheridan Le Fanu 
  11 - Since I Died by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps 
  12 - The Mass of Shadows by Anatole France 
  13 - The Cold Embrace by Mary Elizabeth Braddon 
  14 - The Night Before Thanksgiving by Sarah Orne Jewett 
  15 - The Haunted Orchard by Richard Le Gallienne 
  16 - The Second Generation by Algernon Blackwood 
  17 - Springtime a la Carte by O Henry

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  Echoes of the East

  Thomas Guise

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  Decades after the zombie outbreak shattered civilization, the fragile peace in the west is about to crumble. 
  When Knox's Castle's elite sniper vanishes while investigating mysterious explosions from the east, Ghost and his partner are forced beyond their compound's walls into infected territory—where the undead roam freely and survival depends on three rules: avoid the infected, conserve ammo, and trust your team. 
  But in the lawless eastern zones, those rules mean nothing. 
  As they track their missing comrade through the ruins of Starfall City and deeper into hostile territory, Ghost's team discovers something far more terrifying than shambling corpses: the living are hunting the living, alliances shift like shadows, and the real horror isn't the zombies clawing at you—it's determining which of your friends deserves a bullet. 
  What begins as a rescue mission spirals into a psychological nightmare where loyalty meets human depravity. Every step forward becomes a potential death sentence. The pressure mounts. Paranoia spreads. And when your team starts seeing ghosts, how do you know who's still on your side? 
  This immersive post-apocalyptic thriller blends tactical survival horror with psychological suspense, perfect for fans of intense zombie fiction, military thrillers, and stories that explore the darkness within. From the author's debut novel comes a gripping tale where the infected aren't your only problem—it's the guilt that claws at your sanity, turning every shadow into an accusation. 
  Will you survive long enough to uncover the truth behind the explosions? Or will the east claim them like it claimed so many before? 
  In a world where society collapsed and the undead walk the earth, the real question isn't how to survive the zombies—it's whether you can trust the living.

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  Hide and Seek - Trapped on a...

  Arthur C. Clarke

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  On the barren, irregular surface of Phobos, a lone intelligence operative known as K.15 faces a seemingly impossible situation. A powerful cruiser is bearing down on him with guided missiles, heavy weapons, and a crew ready to end his mission—and his life—before help can arrive. Armed with nothing but a spacesuit, a small packet of critical intelligence, and the unpredictable landscape of Mars’ inner moon, he must turn physics, terrain, and timing into his greatest allies. What follows is a smart, fast, and tension-filled contest of maneuvering and misdirection as K.15 attempts to survive long enough for rescue to reach him. 
  “Hide and Seek” showcases Arthur C. Clarke’s skill at building suspense through science, logic, and the fundamental limitations of spacecraft and human endurance. Clarke turns the simplest concepts—gravity, momentum, and line-of-sight—into the building blocks of a gripping escape-and-evade drama. It’s a reminder that in space, intelligence can be just as decisive as firepower. 
  Arthur C. Clarke (1917–2008) was one of the most influential voices in 20th-century science fiction. A futurist, inventor, and storyteller, he combined scientific accuracy with imaginative leaps that shaped the genre for generations. His predictions about communication satellites, space travel, and technologies we now take for granted earned him global recognition. Clarke authored classics such as Childhood’s End, Rendezvous with Rama, and 2001: A Space Odyssey, each expanding the boundaries of speculative fiction. His work continues to inspire scientists, dreamers, and readers who crave stories rooted in wonder and possibility.

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