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Marcus Stenhill, Viscount of Westwood encounters a pack of young bloods beating a man senseless. Westwood's duty and honor demand he save the man, but he's taken aback to find the man is Robin Harris, a young inventor indirectly responsible for the death of Marcus's father. Robin devotes his life to easing others' pain, even though his creations are considered mechanical abominations. Robin expects the viscount to run as far as he can - and is amazed when Marcus reaches for him instead.

Deep below Manhattan, tunnel engineer Josh Reed leads his team as they excavate the East Side Access extending New York's railway service. But sparks fly as the drill hits an unusual crystalline material - one Josh has never seen before. They push on, and Josh discovers something even more unexpected: a vast room, empty and lifeless - or so it seems.

The sheer amount of interests involved in crimes both mundane and groundbreaking are obfuscating the most heinous in society who attack Jia and Erik from the shadows. How do you find those hiding in the shadows when you believe everyone is hiding something? Jia and Erik need to uncover the truth - but is revealing the truth good for those around them?

A professor, biologist, and physiologist argues that modern Darwinism's materialist and mechanistic biases have led to a scientific dead end, unable to define what life is - and only an openness to the qualities of "purpose and desire" will move the field forward. J. Scott Turner contends, "To be scientists, we force ourselves into a Hobson's choice on the matter: accept intentionality and purposefulness as real attributes of life, which disqualifies you as a scientist; or become a scientist and dismiss life's distinctive quality from your thinking."

Leaving the planet Fleece far behind them, the Aurora and her mixed crew have two missions. The first is to return the human research vessel Geoffrey Laird back to Earth safe and unharmed. Afterward, the second task is to return to Quetanae space and search for any pockets of survivors from Kodo and Kalaya's home world. Sounds simple enough. But, of course, unknown sinister forces are gathering.

After his father passes, James returns home and finds out that his younger brother has become ensnared in a deadly race against the mafia and needs his protection.

The laws that confine men have been swept aside, and the provinces have declared their independence. War had come to Zoviya, leaving those alone to fend for themselves. All the while, the Earth quakes, warning of magics long hidden in ancient places. Unhinged magics are taking hold of the innocent. Ancient plots are unraveling. In every corner of the Empire, ghosts stir and scratch at the stains long ago salted into the earth. The Vastness is coming.

Jia and Erik are following up on the crimes they run across, providing Erik with more hints that he needs to help track down the killers of his people. Can Jia provide more support for Erik as he works to uncover secrets the powerful don't want to be revealed? Or will Erik make a mistake and go too far? Both want the truth - but is revealing the truth good for society?

On the fringes of human space, a murder will light a fuse and send two different people colliding together. He’s a 30-year veteran of military operations; she’s the youngest daughter of a wealthy business family. Both used roundabout means to become detectives. She’s smart; he’s tactical. Now they need to learn from each other. Mix in a very early high-budget R&D AI created by the Military, and we might have a problem for those trying to hide from justice.

In this finale of the Freedom's Fire series, the Free Army tries to salvage victory from what looks like a total loss. They've found a weakness in the Gray-Trog alliance they think they can exploit. But they'll need to ally themselves with the hated MSS and put their trust in people they've sworn to overthrow.

Kendro, King of the Aonise, can do nothing to prevent their sun from collapsing, consuming their home planet, Letháo, in a single fiery blast. Running out of time and options, he evacuates the entire population, setting off into the unknown galaxy in four crowded ships. Under constant danger from their ancient enemy, the Zefron, treasonous dissent seeps into his inner circle. Threatened inside and out, Kendro struggles with whom to trust, until a mysterious vision finally brings hope to the distraught king.

He was the one survivor on a tiny moon on the outer frontier. An undying thirst for vengeance set him on a course to succeed or die trying. She was a corp princess with a passion to serve others in law. Now, she is Lady Justice, her indomitable will released to hunt down those who flaunt all she holds dear. From the farthest points in the UTC, two humans dared to believe they might protect humanity for different reasons. Together, they take their war to the highest levels in the Confederation.

Another planet closer to Earth than Erik's moon gives up its secrets, providing Erik and Jia with clues that could lead to answers they’ve been seeking. Could an unfriendly but extinct species of alien not be extinct, as presumed? Both want the truth - but is the effort to reveal the truth good for humanity? Two years ago, a small moon in a far-off system was set to be the location of the first intergalactic war between humans and an alien race. It didn't happen. However, something was found that many are willing to kill to keep secret.

The world is going insane: A new recreational technology from Euphoria Incorporated takes society to extremes never seen before, and a strange movement known as The Assembly of Balderdash gains uncanny power that no one can explain. Growing up in the ghetto of Cincinnati decades earlier, Amira Steele didn't think she was anyone special...but little did she know that her childhood crisis of conscience would eventually lead her to the very center of the world stage.

With the dragons tamed, King Ronan Latimer seeks to force Tara and the baerinese army from Meranthia's shores. But on a scouting mission, Ronan finds women and children among the invaders. The king must make a decision. Commit genocide against innocent baerinese or save humanity.

The dark forest hid them from their destroyers. The matriarch of the forest wept for a century over their murder. The priests rewrote the songs and rhymes until the world forgot them and the conquerors abandoned their watch.

The Apkallu are masters of magic. Theirs is a secret tradition stretching back to the dawn of civilization. They rule the world from the shadows, using mind control and deadly monsters to eliminate any threat to their power. If they know your name, or have a trace of your blood, you can never defy them. Sam Arquero lost his family to a demon, and knew that nobody would believe the truth. An old man named Lucas offers him the chance to find out who is responsible, and bring down the Apkallu forever. All he has to do is join them.

Blamestorming outlines the reasons why our daily conversations go wrong, explains how to respond when they do, and provides tips on how to stop them from going wrong in the first place. Based on his experience as a highly respected communications coach for international companies and business professionals, Rob Kendall provides a practical guide to achieving more rewarding and effective interactions with everyone in your life - from your boss to your partner.

When Maecidion dies, the reading of the will is an outrage. Irion, the dead necromancer's kin, watches as coveted heirlooms are given to his enemies. Himself no stranger to black magic, Irion soon embarks on a bitter skirmish to retrieve what should rightfully be his. A composite novel: Tinged with traces of horror and humor, erotica and satire, the world of Mulgara plays host to an ensemble of dark characters.

Summer and Jake couldn’t appear to be happier. Their special day is just around the corner, and half of the town has been involved in the preparations. Unfortunately, the two most important people haven’t had a say in a single aspect of the wedding. Summer’s studio is always packed with students, and Jake’s store is thriving, so they allow Summer’s mom to take over the planning. But with the approach of the wedding date, they're faced with the threat of an impending forest fire that's beginning to devastate their home state of Vermont.