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Zayla was abandoned when she was a baby during the war and was left with a human family to hide who she was, till years later, she would be set on a path of love, danger, and power beyond her imagination, but would she survive long enough? --------
In the shadowed streets of old Edo, where lantern light flickers across narrow alleys and secrets vanish into the winter mist, a young detective takes on the first case that will make his name feared—and respected. The Stone Lantern, the second story in The Curious Casebook of Inspector Hanshichi by Okamoto Kidō, is a masterful blend of historical mystery, psychological suspense, and ghostly atmosphere. What begins as the disappearance of a merchant’s beautiful daughter soon spirals into murder, deception, kidnapping, and a deadly conspiracy hidden beneath the elegant surface of Edo society. At the center of it all stands Hanshichi—still young, inexperienced, and eager to prove himself. Guided only by instinct and sharp observation, he follows a trail of impossible clues: a vanished girl, a bloodstained kimono, mysterious footprints upon a moss-covered stone lantern, and a dangerous female acrobat whose charm conceals something far darker. Rich with authentic details of nineteenth-century Japan—teahouses, entertainers, river districts, and the hidden world of Edo’s detectives—this story offers not only a gripping mystery, but a vivid journey into a vanished world. Perfect for readers who love:Historical Japanese mysteriesSherlock Holmes–style detective fictionAtmospheric crime storiesFolklore and ghostly suspenseStrong, unforgettable characters Dark, elegant, and hauntingly human, The Stone Lantern is a classic mystery that still feels startlingly alive today. Once you enter the world of Hanshichi, you may never want to leave.Ver livro
Brooklyn Waverly just wants to be happy. Unfortunately, happiness seems like a pipe dream for her. Her career as a social-media-famous dress maker is derailed by scandal when a client with her own social media following steals Brooklyn’s man. Now jobless, man-less, and potentially homeless, Brooklyn needs to start over from scratch. When a friend offers her the opportunity to start over in a small coastal town, Brooklyn reluctantly takes her up on the suggestion. The gag is on Brooklyn when she realizes that her new residence is the guest house of her friend’s twin brother—the very gorgeous, very successful professional basketball player, Cameron Field. When Cameron Field returns home for the first time in five years, he’s surprised to find his guest house occupied by Brooklyn Waverly—a woman he’s met numerous times (due to her relationship with his twin sister), but can never seem to remember. Until now. This time she’s … different. Maybe it’s the proximity of her living on his property. Maybe it’s the fact that they see each other every day. Maybe it’s the lust-filled, intimate encounters that they can’t seem to stop having. Physical entanglements are one thing, but what happens when emotions and hearts get caught up, too? Can the flames from a summertime fling burn past the season?Ver livro
They survived the war. Now they just have to survive retirement. When dragon rider William Ordell is grounded by a battlefield injury, he trades conflict for peace and purchases an abandoned lighthouse on the island of Safe Haven. But quiet doesn’t suit a man used to action. After a series of mysterious fires, William decides to create the island’s first fire brigade—with help from the local sea dragons. Calantha Stormbringer has left war behind, along with the last sparks of her fading magic. She retreats to Safe Haven to rebuild her late aunt’s dusty bookshop—and maybe herself. Restoring the shop will require patience, intelligence, and gold. Calantha figures two out of three isn’t bad. What neither of them wants? To run into each other. Again. Old grudges, magical dragons, and one cozy, nosy village—what could possibly go right? A Dragon Rider’s Guide to Retirement is a cozy, low-stakes fantasy filled with magic, mischief, and a slow-burn romance that won't steam your glasses. Perfect for fans of Legends & Lattes, Cursed Cocktails, and J. Penner’s Adenashire series. Narrated by Leanne Woodward and Cliff MillerVer livro
The year is 1850 and Great Britain is flourishing, thanks to the Royal Society of the Esoteric Arts. The Industrial Revolution, powered by the Royal Society’s magic, is changing the world and fortunes can be made by those with strong magical talent. Newly discovered talented mages are bought from their families at a tremendous price, while weak mages are snapped up for a pittance. Charlotte Gunn doesn’t trust the Royal Society and is hiding her magical talents to avoid being forcibly recruited by them. But when her magic is mistaken as her brother’s and he is put forward for compulsory testing, she has a terrible choice to make; watch him be taken from their struggling family for little compensation, or pass off her talents as his own to make the magi pay more for taking him. When her father’s life is put in danger by a terrifying debt collection agency with a record of people dying on their premises, Charlotte is forced to trick the most powerful people in the land to paying her family higher compensation in order to clear her father’s debt. But can she keep her own magical talents hidden and remain free herself? This is the audiobook version of the novella published by Tor.com.Ver livro
In accordance with the advice of the god Apollo, Orestes has killed his mother Clytemnestra to avenge the death of his father Agamemnon at her hands. Despite Apollo’s earlier prophecy, Orestes finds himself tormented by Erinyes or Furies to the blood guilt stemming from his matricide. The only person capable of calming Orestes down from his madness is his sister Electra. To complicate matters further, a leading political faction of Argos wants to put Orestes to death for the murder. Orestes’ only hope to save his life lies in his uncle Menelaus, who has returned with Helen after spending ten years in Troy and several more years amassing wealth in Egypt. In the chronology of events following Orestes, this play takes place after the events contained in plays such as Electra by Euripides or The Libation Bearers by Aeschylus, and before events contained in plays like The Eumenides by Aeschylus and Andromache by Euripides. As Buckley's translation of the argument concludes, "The play is among the most celebrated on the stage, but infamous in its morals; for, with the exception of Pylades, all the characters are bad persons." - Summary by Wikipedia and Theodore BuckleyCast List:Electra: Elizabeth KlettHelen: Beth ThomasHermione: Mary KayChorus of Argive Women: Kristin GjerløwOrestes: ToddMenelaus: Bruce PirieTyndarus: Algy PugPylades: Rob BoardMessenger: AvaillePhrygian/Semi-Chorus: April WaltersApollo: Phil SchempfNarrator: LydiaVer livro
Enjoy this fast-paced mystery with an all-new spin on vampire lore. They've been there all along. Humanity didn't know it until the massacre but now they have our attention. Detective Gabriel Collins Wants vengeance after everything the vampires did to him but he'll settle for justice as he hunts to find a murderer. But everything changes when the vampire, Lily, saves his life. Now Gabe's forced to work with his enemy and it's becoming impossible to tell who he can trust... The first novel in the Blood Herring Trilogy and debut novel for author EH Drake.Ver livro
