From the Pulitzer Finalist and universally beloved author of the New York Times best sellers Swamplandia! and Vampires in the Lemon Grove, a stunning new collection of short fiction that showcases Karen Russell's extraordinary, irresistible gifts of language and imagination. Karen Russell's comedic genius and mesmerizing talent for creating outlandish predicaments that uncannily mirror our inner in lives is on full display in these eight exuberant, arrestingly vivid, unforgettable stories. In"Bog Girl", a revelatory story about first love, a young man falls in love with a two thousand year old girl that he's extracted from a mass of peat in a Northern European bog. In "The Prospectors," two opportunistic young women fleeing the depression strike out for new territory, and find themselves fighting for their lives. In the brilliant, hilarious title story, a new mother desperate to ensure her infant's safety strikes a diabolical deal, agreeing to...

After a successful first mission as a COBRA Securities Agent, Kellan Polizzi was headed home for a well-deserved break when he encounters a beautiful blond with killers hot on her tail. Bullets start flying and he risks everything to keep her safe, even if it means putting his own life in jeopardy. Annabelle St. John just inherited a fortune, setting her up as a target for greedy opportunists. When bodies start to pile up, she turns to Kellan for protection. He's strong and brave and willing to lay his life on the line to keep her safe. Love blooms as they team up to outwit the bad guys.Fate brought them together but danger awaits at every turn and they soon discover there's nowhere safe to hide from The Viper.

"A dizzying compilation of action scenes and moral quandaries...Pinkerton wields fast pacing and an entertaining, electrifying plot" - Publishers WeeklyIn a secret lab, a team of doctors and scientists funded by a mysterious billionaire create the first human replica entirely from technology. The robot is prepared to host the digitized consciousness of Tom Nolan, a family man suffering from a terminal illness. But when Tom's replica escapes before the transfer can take place, he is faced with the horrors of an alter ego bent on death and destruction. When the experiment draws the attraction of spies, Tom is caught up in an international crisis with a showdown that could change the course of the world.FLAME TREE PRESS is the new fiction imprint of Flame Tree Publishing. Launched in 2018 the list brings together brilliant new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices.

A brand-new Sherlock Holmes mystery from acclaimed Sherlockian author David Stuart Davies, featuring the sinister Dr CaligariSherlock Holmes has just uncovered the truth about the theft of a priceless ruby. The wealthy Lady Damury staged the theft and tried to frame her husband - but just as Holmes reveals the truth, Lady Damury is found murdered. Holmes deduces that this is no crime of passion, but the work of a ruthless killer with no connection to the jewel. With reports of a man in a strange, trance-like state, Holmes finds himself entangled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with the sinister Dr Caligari...

New York Times bestselling author Betina Krahn delivers an irresistible romance shimmering with light-hearted wit and thrilling twists . . . The youngest of four spirited American sisters, Sarah Bumgarten has studiously avoided her mother's attempts to find her a titled husband among London's aristocracy. Now, after an earl's very public rejection, it seems her ideal mate will be anyone but a duke, a marquis, a baron, or a viscount . . . Thankfully, there are no noblemen in sight at Betancourt, the country estate where Sarah takes refuge. Its rightful owner, the Duke of Meridian, sibling to Sarah's brother-in-law, has been absent for years. Accompanied by her bevy of beloved animals, Sarah delights in refurbishing the once-grand property. But even a self-assured frontier heiress needs help when greedy tenants are threatened by her presence . . . Out of nowhere, a stranger jumps into the fray when ruffians attack. Nothing about...

This is the fifth annual edition of the Long List Anthology. Every year, supporting members of WorldCon nominate their favorite stories first published during the previous year to determine the top five in each category for the final Hugo Award ballot. This is an anthology collecting more of the stories from that nomination list to get them to more readersThe Long List Anthology Volume 5 collects 20 science fiction, fantasy, and horror stories from that nomination list, totaling over 450 pages of fiction by writers from all corners of the world. From science fiction mysteries to studying wish-granting fairies, research on haunted houses to extracting language knowledge from your brain, from sex-changing dinosaurs to survival stories in a wild alien environment. There is a wide variety of styles and types of stories here, and something for everyone. The stories included are: "Mother Tongues" by S. Qiouyi Lu" Field Biology of the Wee Fairies" by Naomi Kritzer "Meat...

He awakened her body...but...! Chloe Hughes didn't like her best friend's brother, Sheik Girad. Especially when the horrible man was forcing her friend into an unwanted marriage, using the excuse of "tradition". So why did his every touch make her tremble with unprecedented hunger? Why did a look make her body tighten with need? Sheik Girad bin Saldira knew how to get things done. As ruler of Cordaire, Girad prided himself on a thriving economy and a strong military. So why was he having so much trouble getting one beautiful woman to agree to his terms? After just one night in his arms, Girad knew that Chloe Hughes was the woman he wanted in his life forever. Unfortunately, she'd disappeared from his palace. Hard to keep her close when he couldn't even find her!

After finding out where she actually came from, Trin is now trying to hide from the family who wants her genes for analysis and who wants her aunt Meadra back.Hiding in Breaker City works for a while, but when kidnappers and assassins threaten those who have tried to keep them safe, Trin decides that a return to the capitol is what she needs. She knows where everything is and how to defend herself in the place she grew up. Hiding with friends is far superior to hiding alone.Apraxa is back from the sea kingdom, and she has no inclination to return for the present. Her mother is abusive, and her fiancé is a bit of a jerk. She joins their merry band and heads out with them to the dragon ball. If she can't get over her fiancé, perhaps there is another dragon who would do as well.Meadra needs a mate for security, Apraxa needs one to spite her fiancé, and Trin is going to destroy any dragoness who gets near Brommin before she can. That nerd is hers!

Two heartbroken strangers... brought together by their baby!Midwife Kayla was only intending to be a surrogate. But after tragedy strikes, she's unexpectedly thrown into the role of mother! Plus, the biological father—eternal bachelor doctor Jamie—wants to be involved! Kayla's wary of his determination; she's learned the hard way that her trust is often misplaced. But as the heat between them rises, can she trust him enough to let him into her life...and her heart?From Harlequin Medical Romance: Life and love in the world of modern medicine."Their One-Night Twin Surprise is an absolutely adorable story with all the emotions and tensions. Author Karin Baine weaved this story of betrayal, friendship, loneliness, love and family amid the medical drama in a spell-binding way to the pages. Recommended for all readers of medical romance."—Goodreads"Karin Baine is a phenomenally...

The first time mortals heard the voice of Mary Midnight, she whispered over the airwaves from a small radio station in Galveston, Texas. Draped between the sea and the land of dreams, mortals and others dreamed tales of love, war, and battles never fought. Take flight and walk the sands in the night, alone, if you dare.