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Florida, 1884. It's a new year and Cassie Gwynne is determined to be done with the unseemly business of murder. Unfortunately, fate has other plans . . . The very next day, she happens upon the body of a newcomer to town—customs collector Chester Pence—floating beneath the boardwalk. Never one to shy away from a puzzle, Cassie can't resist getting involved in the investigation. It's no secret that Chester made a number of enemies in his short time in Fernandina: confiscating a beleaguered bride's wedding dress and a bossy businessman's cigars among many other mean acts.

I was used to doing things alone, just me and my trusty dog, Duke. We were a solo team ever since my partner retired and I transferred over to the K-9 unit. Duke was the best police officer I'd ever worked with, and the only male I needed in my life. That was until Travis Cooper, beefcake firefighter, caught a job I'm looking into. He was first on the scene of a major arson, and because we each had a unique set of skills, the brass thought it would be a good idea for us to work together. I'll never forget the first time he looked into my eyes and said, "You're in over your head, girl scout."

When Levi wakes up to the sound of scratching at the bedroom window, he knows that the Worry Monster has come once again. But enough is enough! Levi wants to take a stand and his sister bravely joins him. Through valleys, over worry hills, through rivers, and a mist, to the waterfall and a mystical cave far away from his home, they embark on a quest to find a treasure chest that holds a green emerald that could unlock Levi's powers. Or will it? Can Levi tame his Worry Monster? Does Levi learn to overcome his fear and anxiety? Could it be that he has had the power inside him all along?

The Snake, set in two different worlds, is the story of Ann Cunningham, forensic archivist, and describes an investigation that pushes Ann to her physical and emotional limits as she struggles to solve the mystery of an ancient Maya artifact and the bizarre death of a local professor.

I'm Paige Harper and I'm facing down the big 3-0...but I don't feel much like celebrating. Ever since my parents disappeared in the Great Ghosting—a sudden and massive event that made millions of humans permanently MIA— I've been more than a little pissed off at supernaturals. Everyone knows the supes are to blame for the Great Ghosting, and while I make a good living cleaning up after their other messes, I take that one personally. But life goes on and my parents wouldn't want my life to disappear along with theirs. That's why I've been messaging a hunk on a dating app.

Never let the same flame burn your twice… The mob boss we were after set a trap. No sooner had we arrived at the fire than an explosion punched through the early evening, showering the streets with burning shrapnel. My boyfriend Travis, one of Denver's best firefighters, went in alone, leaving me outside to watch and hope. The higher the flames grew, the more concerned I became. What if he didn't make it out? What if the criminal responsible added Travis's death to his growing list of homicides? I fought with my baser instincts; a raging inferno was no place for a cop.

Another arsonist has picked up where the last one left off. Only this new guy is even more dangerous and doesn't care whether the buildings he burns are occupied or not. Hundreds of people are put in harm's way, and it's up to us to rescue them. My firefighter boyfriend Travis—a calendar model with a sweet spot for dogs and lazy days in bed—is the last, best defense against the criminal. Every time we get a call, I hold my breath and hope that I'll see him again. And when we find our way back into each other's arms, we hold on tightly, racing to get all our loving in before the dawn.

Three billion people died the day the Veech appeared. Forced to reconcile with the world-shattering fact that humanity isn’t alone in the cosmos, the resulting war for the future of mankind shaped humanity’s destiny and challenged it to grapple with its place in the universe. For the men and women who survived Invasion Day and the devastating war that followed, their stories paint a picture of the everyday struggle and experiences of the regular folk who carved out a living at a time when the very future of our species was uncertain.

I'm Paige Harper, and I've got problems paying the bills. My cleaning service for paranormal messes has only one major client. Charms is half gambling den, half brothel, and 100 percent of my income. Unfortunately, on the same week I'm due to get paid - Charms gets robbed. The ogre madame can't pay me, cover her bribes, or keep her teenage daughter in line. Somehow, I'm in charge of fixing all these things - while trying to figure out if the guy I'm dating is a serial killer.

April and Beth have escaped, and their captor is dead. Freedom is in their grasp - if only they knew where they were. With some memories returning, April and Beth struggle to find answers to their questions. What they know is that they’ve been vaccinated against a strange virus. But what happened to their family, and to the rest of the world? As they head out, they stumble onto the compound where their nightmare began, but the empty building only brings more mystery into their lives. Soon, they encounter others wandering on the numerous trails throughout the woods.

When the effects of a hypnosis-inducing drug fade, April slowly begins a conscious awakening. Memories of her past are unclear and she has no recollection of her identity or her whereabouts. As the days slip by, April realizes there is more to life than existing when she is introduced to an occupant who does just that - her sister. The more she learns about her environment the more she wants to escape. Will April remember her past, her sister? Will she have the courage to leave? And if she does, where will she go?

The flame of Mother Earth's cauldron has gone out as the climate crisis and resulting social chaos have gotten worse. But, it's not too late. Rev. Wendy Van Allen confronts this problem and its origins, focusing on the spiritual disconnect we have between ourselves and our natural world. With the help of ten other voices from diverse, nature-centered practices, she helps you discover your spiritual center, build better recognition of humanity's interdependence with itself and other species, and live in harmony with the environment.

Season Songs is a beautiful ode to nature-centered magical practice and a guide for those who want to get there. Using her own stories and experiences as a witch, Emma Kathryn passionately helps you develop a connection to the natural world in every season so you can strengthen your magic and yourself.

Shelley Campbell only meant to help people. Recruited by her professor into working with a group-study program investigating phobias, Shelley has been using her ability as an empath to enter the minds of troubled patients. Within the dreamscape of their memories, Shelley uncovers their repressed childhood fears in order to help heal them.

Amateur detective Geneva Pomolo has a busy weekend planned. An old flame is coming into town, and her current boyfriend isn’t exactly happy about it. On top of that, Geneva is busy planning the annual 5K Fun Run alongside the various local charities - which proves difficult, as the planning committee is full of backbiting and gossip.

Raine Harkins believes everything the Teaching tells her - forgiveness is freedom, there are no dead, and there is no dying. She has lived her entire life in the Haven, a small religious community buried in the hills of Northern Nevada, and it's been a good life. But when she discovers a frightened teenage girl hiding in the forest, everything changes. Raine offers to help the girl, but gunshots ring out, and the girl runs away, never to be seen again. A week later, Raine finds a letter pinned to her cabin door - God doesn't want you here. Leave the Haven now, before he runs you down.

Newlywed, pregnant, and unable to travel, Lauren Grayson sends her husband, Rowan, and their team to investigate the Mayan End-of-Days for her television show, The Veritas Codex. They encounter decaying skeletons, cryptic monoliths - and a secret saboteur with his eye on ancient treasures. He’s willing to resort to anything - including murder.

Childhood trauma doesn't change people, it breaks them. Nathan Burns would be no different! Once a caring teen, now a diagnosed sociopath in the state penitentiary for murder. Then he is thrown into a chaotic world where everything involves RAGE! The parasitic worms make animal to human transfer sending the world into a frenzy of apocalyptic bloodshed. For once he can let himself free destroying all that get in his way.

Excitement is in the air as everyone in Mermaid Bay is preparing for the Christmas season. This year promises to be more dazzling than ever when the business council sponsors a competition for the town’s lucrative summer fireworks contract. The quaint little beach town is ready to be wowed with choreographed shows and drone action that light up the night sky.

Television investigator Lauren Grayson and her husband Rowan are shooting a new show for The Escape Channel. But the assassination of a Russian cosmonaut - just as he declares that aliens exist - and her estranged brother’s discovery of bizarre space signals, interrupt their plans. Lauren races to find the truth and to stay ahead of world governments trying to stifle her investigation. Her efforts convince her that aliens not only exist, but have drawn Earth into a cosmic confrontation.