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In The Book of Swords, acclaimed editor and best-selling author Gardner Dozois presents an all-new anthology of original epic tales by a stellar cast of award-winning modern masters - many of them set in their authors' best-loved worlds. Join today's finest tellers of fantastic tales, including George R. R. Martin, K. J. Parker, Robin Hobb, Scott Lynch, Ken Liu, C. J. Cherryh, Daniel Abraham, Lavie Tidhar, Ellen Kushner, and more on action-packed journeys into the outer realms of dark enchantment and intrepid derring-do.

The year is 2195. The place is New Victoria - a high-tech nation modeled on the manners, mores, and fashions of an antique era. A teenager in high society, Nora Dearly is far more interested in military history and her country’s political unrest than in tea parties and debutante balls. But after her beloved parents die, Nora is left at the mercy of her domineering aunt, a social-climbing spendthrift who has squandered the family fortune and now plans to marry her niece off for money.

In the past 50 years, the American short story has changed dramatically. New voices, forms, and mixtures of genres have brought this unique US genre a thrilling burst of energy. This rich anthology celebrates this avalanche of talent. Beginning in 1970, it culls together a half century of powerful American short stories from all genres, including - for the first time in a literary anthology - science fiction, horror, and fantasy.  

1242. On a dark night, travelers from across France cross paths at an inn and begin to tell stories of three children: William, an oblate on a mission from his monastery; Jacob, a Jewish boy who has fled his burning village; and Jeanne, a peasant girl who hides her prophetic visions. They are accompanied by Jeanne’s loyal greyhound, Gwenforte...recently brought back from the dead. As the narrator collects their tales, the story of these three unlikely allies begins to come together.

Quando, Quando, Quando is Clapham’s premier hairdressing establishment, where brothers Rene, Carlo and Charlie Quando cleverly clip, chop and crimp their lucky clients into shape. With three floors, 200 pairs of scissors and more mirrors than the Palace of Versailles, it’s truly a cut above – but all is not well at this emporium of excellence...

Nick “Sainte” Saintero is ready to begin his new life with the Knights of Silence MC. Leaving the Vitali crime family wasn’t easy, but he knew that the MC held a part of his past he had to face. What he didn’t know was this move would be the biggest challenge of his life. Sainte isn’t a man who cowers from anything - not the death of a beloved MC brother or the woman who insists on fighting him at every opportunity.

Can a scarred heart risk a second chance? Zaira’s memories returned, revealing the true depths of Michael Vitali’s deception. While she can’t deny that she loves him, she doesn’t know if she will ever be able to forgive him. Until fate intervenes. Finding herself caught in the middle of a retaliation plot, Zaira fears she won’t make it out alive. Staring down the barrel of death, her heart aches to be safely back in Michael’s arms. Without hesitation, Michael throws his strength, resources, and power into protecting her.

When your life spirals out of control, you do one of two things: You let it or you stand up and defeat the demons that threaten you. Amanda Benson faced a similar experience and ran from it, leaving Edinboro without a trace. She worked hard to get her life together and realized that to fully succeed in building a new life, she had to go back and face the old one. When she arrives back in town, a chance encounter changes her life. She’s given a home, a job, and a family. She believes that she is on the right track. That is, until she falls in love with the man that made it all happen.

As head of the Vitali crime organization, Michael Vitali is used to getting what he wants. And what he wants now is Zaira Bonito. Unfortunately, she’s the eldest daughter of the rival family. Lucky for Michael, an opportunity presents itself when the families agree to come together to eliminate a common enemy.

There is an old saying. “You can’t escape the ties that bind”. For me, that has never been more true. My club has been to Hell and back. We’ve had some struggles along the way, but for the most part, my club remains whole. Now, it’s time to face the battle scars of the past and begin to heal. Rebel needed his club. We thought we knew what we were getting into, but all the intel in the world didn’t prepare us for the price we’ll have to pay to get out. But that’s what this club is all about.

He claimed to be my brother. He threatened my family, my girl and my club. He left me only one choice - sacrifice myself for the ones I love. I learned that when life plays games and fate draws her last card, I seek out my darkest self. I did what I had to do to protect them all. I have no regrets and would do it again. Hell, I enjoyed it maybe a little too much, but I knew, I was one step closer to returning to my family. Now, they only question that remains is will they ever forgive me for the things I have done.

She was walking alone down the interstate in the middle of the night. I couldn't leave her there. When I saw her, I knew I had to have her broken soul. I touched her and knew she'd be mine. I've given her the space she needed. Now, it's time to show her what it means to be mine. Chelsea He came out of nowhere and rescued me when I was ready to fall. He doesn't know I watch him watching me. He might be interested, but if he knew the things that made me dirty, he wouldn't want me anymore.

I was taken. I was beaten. I was raped. My uncle’s club saved me. It also destroyed me. Meeting Bash was the worst thing that could have happened. He was a mistake and we both knew it. The more I tried to stay away from him, the more he sought me out. My attraction to him became something more. Now where do we go?

After escaping from the button-down life he never wanted, Caden Jackson is finally free. But freedom comes with a price, and the price Caden paid was losing the woman he loved. Betrayals are exposed as truths come to light. Will Caden and Emma be able to rekindle their relationship? Or, in the end, will Caden’s choices separate them forever?

Pierre Lagun, der steppende Privatdetektiv, ist wieder mal pleite. Lediglich die einzige Pflanze in seinem Zimmer sitzt offenbar noch viel länger...

In a barracks on an abandoned military base, miles from the nearest road, Thomas watches as the man he has brought wakes up. Kev, a NASA astronaut, doesn't recognize his captor, though Thomas remembers him. Kev cries for help. He pulls at the chain. Thomas didn't want to have to resort to this. But they really needed to have a conversation, and Kev didn't answer his messages. And now, Thomas has a few questions.

In a barracks on an abandoned military base, miles from the nearest road, Thomas watches as the man he has brought wakes up. Kev, a NASA astronaut, doesn't recognize his captor, though Thomas remembers him. Kev cries for help. He pulls at his chain. But the ocean is close by, and nobody can hear him over the waves and wind. Thomas apologizes. He didn't want to have to resort to this. But they really needed to have a conversation, and Kev didn't answer his messages. And now, if Kev can just stop yelling, Thomas has a few questions

Twenty-nine-year-old Sophie Diehl is happy toiling away as a criminal law associate at an old line New England firm where she very much appreciates that most of her clients are behind bars. Everyone at Traynor, Hand knows she abhors face-to-face contact, but one weekend, with all the big partners away, Sophie must handle the intake interview for the daughter of the firm's most important client....

A chill inducing and masterful collection of vampire tales, culled from the dark recesses of the nefarious and world renowned Vampires Archives. Coffins, the third volume in the mass market series, contains some of the best of the best of vampire fiction. Including Harlan Ellison, Robert Bloch, Edgar Allan Poe, and F. Paul Wilson, it takes its listeners deep inside the crypts of the living dead, in all their supernatural splendor.

To celebrate 25 Years of Jongleurs Comedy, enjoy the Jongleurs experience with the freshest and funniest comedy acts, recorded live at Jongleurs clubs. Jongleurs Live, Volume 1, features Sean Collins, Mark Maier, Gary Delaney, and Sinck.