In a world reborn from ash, one voice carries the power to create—or destroy—everything.When the fires of the old world finally die, the fortress of Emberfall rises among the ruins.Here, memory itself is alive—rivers glow with forgotten light, dragons sleep beneath the stone, and every heartbeat echoes the past.Lyra, a young woman bound to the ancient voice of creation, struggles to master the gift that can reshape reality.Kael, the soldier who swore to protect her, finds love and loyalty tested as the world around them bends to her every word.Alongside Seris, a scholar devoted to preserving truth, and Rhaedyn, the last living dragon, they must confront the awakening of an elemental force older than gods.As the Heart of the World stirs beneath the plains, creation itself begins to dream—and dreams can burn.To save their fragile kingdom, Lyra must teach the fire what it means to be human...and in doing so,...

He rides a dawnling, a steed of light and glory, destined to restore.Jakim Ha'Nor will save his people, or so says the prophecy that upended his life and drove his brothers to betray him. Now, he has returned as the dawnrider to fulfill his purpose and reconcile with his brothers—only to find himself embroiled in a war.Captured in the fallout of a deadly attack, Rafi grapples with the ghosts of the past. His brother is alive but no longer himself, and Rafi will stop at nothing to save him. Farther up the coast, Ceridwen strives to reignite the embers of the rebellion to burn the empire down. When Rafi is sentenced to execution before the imperial court, Ceridwen must rally every spear and steed she can for a blistering strike at the heart of the capital.But the empire's schemes are already in motion, and Jakim's two missions collide when an unexpected encounter with one of his brothers reveals the true threat behind the imperial...

Welcome to Murders Under the Sun, a podcast that pulls back the curtain on the dark side of sunny Southern California. I'm Molly Shure, and last March, I stumbled upon a chilling pattern—seven crimes, all linked, but their connection buried in the shadows. Each season, we'll peel back the layers of one case, exposing secrets no one was meant to find. A white Christmas. A cozy cabin. The perfect family getaway—until it turns into a nightmare.Fiona is eager to join her husband and almost four-year-old at a remote Big Bear cabin for the holidays. But when her half-brother—the infamous Real Estate Killer—escapes prison, she stays behind, gun in hand. He's coming for her, and she won't risk leading him to her son.Meanwhile, Devon faces a chilling dilemma. A stranger appears at the cabin door, pleading for shelter from the blizzard. He's taught his son about stranger danger—but how can he leave a man stranded in the...

A delightful, entertaining guide to some of the best short novels of all time from a bestselling historian, author, and lifelong reader.Fall back into the joys of literature with an extraordinary book for book lovers: a compulsively readable, deeply engaging list of great short novels. A journey into short fiction designed with our contemporary attention spans in mind, Great Short Books suggests fifty-eight excellent short novels, all easily readable in a week or less—a "baker's dozen" approach to a fun, fascinating year of reading. From hard-boiled fiction to magical realism, the 18th century to the present day, Great Short Books spans genres, cultures, countries, and time to present an enchanting and diverse selection of acclaimed and canonical novels. From works in translation like Yu Miri's ​Tokyo Ueno Station and Marguerite Duras's The Lover to popular, acclaimed authors like F. Scott Fitzgerald and Stephen King, this...

In the war-torn galaxy of the 41st Millennium, battle for the blood-soaked skies is fierce and deadly. Brutal Space Marine gunships and Imperial Navy fighters duel against flying horrors, alien interceptors and Chaos craft of every hellish design, for the supremacy of the air is as vital an objective as any battlefield.Featuring stories of death-defying pilots and squadrons of deadly far-future aircraft by authors including Gav Thorpe, James Swallow, Andy Chambers, Cavan Scott and many more...

When a slow-burn marriage of convenience ignites, old vows are broken...and new desires forged. Years ago, Lord James Harrington, the Earl of Manderly, rescued Miss Evie Ashewood and made her his countess. The union between the proper earl and the shy lady scientist was supposed to be a refuge—until a threat to her life shakes the foundations of their relationship. Now the straitlaced earl is besieged by a decidedly improper longing...for his own wife. More at home in greenhouses than ballrooms, Evie has found solace in her studies and did not intend to marry—let alone a gentleman as intimidatingly perfect as the earl. In private, however, James's gentleness awakens yearnings that are both terrifying and tempting. As secrets from her past unravel, Evie must choose between safety...and seduction by her own husband. All the while, perils lay in wait for the married lovers. Will their relationship...

Discover the BRAND NEW book in the utterly gripping Yorkshire Murders series from bestseller Wes Markin. ???? ????Did you think this was the end? Think again... ????A desperate father...Graham Blanks is having a very bad day. With his daughter's life hanging in the balance, Graham finds himself in a race against time to get her the help she so desperately needs. But in the bustling city of York, Graham is faced with setback after setback and he's beginning to lose his patience...An escalation of violence...As Graham becomes more out of control, his frustration and violence increases. And soon his victims begin to mount. Can anyone end his desperate and deadly spree?A final reckoning.DI Paul Riddick is a man who understands a father's desperation all too well. He knows Blanks has to be apprehended, but only newly recovered from illness himself, Riddick is struggling. Will he...