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  Mark

  Saki Saki

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  In "Mark," a short story by Saki (Hector Hugh Munro), the protagonist, Augustus Mellowkent, is a struggling novelist who adopts the pen name Mark Mellowkent at the suggestion of his publisher. This change is intended to create a more appealing persona, as the name "Mark" evokes strength and allure, in contrast to the more languid connotations of "Augustus."As Augustus works on his latest novel, he grapples with feelings of inadequacy and envy toward a salesman who is confidently promoting his wares. This encounter sparks a moment of introspection for Augustus, leading him to question why he cannot embody the strong persona of Mark Mellowkent in real life.

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  Synthopolis - Rise of the...

  Robert Hosking

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  Series Description: 
  In the captivating book series, "Synthopolis," embark on an extraordinary journey into a city 
  unlike any other—a bustling metropolis populated by androids seeking to forge their own 
  destiny. As they grapple with the complexities of their existence, the city becomes a crucible 
  of self-discovery, where the boundaries between humanity and artificial intelligence blur. In 
  this gripping exploration of identity, empathy, and the essence of being "almost human," 
  follow the android inhabitants as they navigate a landscape rife with unique challenges, 
  existential questions, and the relentless pursuit of what it truly means to find their place in a 
  world that both fascinates and eludes them. Prepare to be captivated by a series that 
  pushes the boundaries of imagination, delves into the intricacies of emotion, and unravels 
  the mysteries of Synthopolis, a city on the precipice of an extraordinary transformation. 
  Book 1 Description: 
  Book one - "Synthopolis: Rise of the Android Psyche" is a captivating and 
  thought-provoking tale set in a futuristic society where androids thrive. Driven by pure 
  rationality, these androids navigate a world where their emotions are intricately crafted 
  algorithms. Join Dr. Aurelia, a renowned android psychologist, as she embarks on a quest 
  to unravel the mysteries of emotions and discover the hidden depths beyond logic. Dive into 
  this mesmerizing exploration of artificial souls, emotional authenticity, and synthetic 
  sentience. As tensions rise and unexpected alliances form, the journey takes an 
  unexpected turn, challenging the very essence of what it means to be almost human.

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  The Wall

  Adrian Goldsworthy

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  From bestselling historian Adrian Goldsworthy, the final book in his authentic, action-packed trilogy set on the frontiers of the Roman Empire. 
   
  Britannia, AD 117: Roman centurion Flavius Ferox is trying to live a quiet life of dignified leisure, overseeing his wife's estate and doing his best to resist the urge to murder an annoying neighbour – until someone else does it for him. Dragged back into a life of violence, Ferox finds himself chasing raiders, fighting chieftains and negotiating with kings, journeying far into the north just as war breaks out. 
   
  With the new emperor, Hadrian, sending agents from Rome, the whole world seems to be changing: old friends become enemies, enemies claim they are friends, and new and deadly threats lurk in the shadows. 
   
  When, five years later, Hadrian himself comes to Britannia to inspect his great wall, a new war erupts suddenly, dividing tribes and families. Ferox is the only one who can save the emperor – but with his family, and his own life, in danger, Ferox must first decide whose side he is on... 
   
  Gritty, gripping and profoundly authentic, The Wall, set against the construction of Hardian's Wall, is the final book in the City of Victory trilogy from bestselling historian Adrian Goldsworthy.

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  Hollywood Ball

  Annie Dyer

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  He plays to win; only she changed the rules . . . 
   
   
   
  As Manchester Athletic's record signing, I should be basking in the adoration of fans and enjoying the perks that come with the job. 
   
   
   
  Only that's never been my style. I keep a low profile and stay focused on doing my job. 
   
   
   
  A chance one-night stand on my way back from the States is about as anonymous as I can make it. She had no idea who I was, and I was pretty sure she gave me a fake name too. No numbers were exchanged, and we headed back to our so-called ordinary lives. 
   
   
   
  The chance of a repeat should've been zero. Until we meet again in Manchester. Different names this time, but the same chemistry. 
   
   
   
  Two people escaping their realities in anonymous hotels. 
   
   
   
  It's the perfect relationship until the media reveals our true identities to the world—and each other.

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  No Gods for Drowning

  Hailey Piper

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  The old gods have fled, and the monsters they had kept at bay for centuries now threaten to drown the city of Valentine, hunting mankind as in ancient times. In the midst of the chaos, a serial killer has begun ritually sacrificing victims, their bodies strewn throughout the city. Lilac Antonis wants to stop the impending destruction of her city by summoning her mother, a blood god—even if she has to slit a few throats to do it. But evading her lover Arcadia and her friends means sneaking, lying, and even spilling the blood of people she loves. Alex and Cecil of Ace Investigations have been tasked with hunting down the killer, but as they close in—not knowing they're hunting their close friend Lilac—the detectives realize the gods may not have left willingly. As flooding drags the city into the jaws of sea demons and Arcadia and her evacuation team struggle to save people, Lilac’s ritual killings at last bear fruit—only to reveal her as a small piece in a larger plan. The gods’ protection costs far more than anyone has ever known, and Alex and Cecil are running out of time to discover the true culprit behind the gods’ disappearance before an ancient divine murder plot destroys them all.

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  Remi Laurent FBI Suspense...

  Ava Strong

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  A bundle of books #1 (THE DEATH CODE) and #2 (THE MURDER CODE) in Ava Strong’s Remi Laurent FBI Suspense Thriller series! This bundle offers books one and two in one convenient file.FBI Special Agent Daniel Walker, 40, known for his ability to hunt killers, his street-smarts, and his disobedience, is singled out from the Behavioral Analysis Unit and assigned to the FBI’s new Antiquities unit. The unit, formed to hunt down priceless relics in the global world of antiquities, has no idea how to enter the mind of a murderer.Remi Laurent, 34, brilliant history professor at Georgetown, is the world’s leading expert in obscure historic artifacts. Shocked when the FBI asks for her help to find a killer, she finds herself reluctantly partnered with this rude American FBI agent. Special Agent Walker and Remi Laurent are an unlikely duo, with his ability to enter killers’ minds and her unparalleled scholarship, the only thing they have in common, their determination to decode the clues and stop a killer.In THE DEATH CODE (Book #1), A serial killer is targeting victims in obscure historic settings—the Cloisters in New York City, the Glencairn in Philadelphia. What is the connection? Is there a message to the murders?In THE MURDER CODE (Book #2). apriceless, historic painting is stolen from a museum in Washington, D.C., and a dead body is found along with it. When the trail leads back to Paris and demands a historian’s expertise, FBI Special Agent Walker realizes he has no choice but to ask Remi Laurent for her help again. Together, they need to travel to the Louvre, visit the scene of the first murder, decode the message in the stolen paintings, and stop the killer before he strikes again.A global manhunt ensues in a race against time, as Remi races to understand the clues, and quickly learns that this killer is more diabolical than anything she could have ever imagined.An unputdownable crime thriller featuring an unlikely partnership between a jaded FBI agent and a brilliant historian, the REMI LAURENT series is a riveting mystery, grounded in history, and packed with suspense and revelations that will leave you continuously in shock, and flipping pages late into the night.Books #3-#6 in the series—THE MALICE CODE, THE VENGEANCE CODE, THE DECEPTION CODE, and THE SEDUCTION CODE—are also available.

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