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Charlaine Harris' smash-hit Sookie Stackhouse series may have reached its conclusion, but the world of Bon Temps, Louisiana, lives on in this all-new collection of 15 stories. Written by a killer lineup of authors, including New York Times best-sellers Rachel Caine, MaryJanice Davidson, Jonathan Maberry and Seanan McGuire, and with introductions read by Charlaine herself, Dead but Not Forgotten puts your favorite characters center stage.

It was a dark and stormy knight, and nine dark defenders embarked upon a most perilous quest. They're the ultimate defenders of humanity, modern day knights who do dark deeds for all the right reasons. In this all-star collection, nine of today's hottest paranormal authors bring us thrilling, all-new stories of supernatural knights that are brimming with magic mystery and mayhem.

Most folks in Exile, Texas, think Megan Leary got away with murder. Megan was acquitted of her mother's vicious killing after someone else confessed—but suspicion still shadows her fifteen years later. Now a private investigator, she's come back to help a friend look for her missing teenage daughter—and it's not just gossip that's being stirred up. Sheriff's Deputy Dan Fox wasn't sure what to think of Megan or her mysterious past when he pulled her over for speeding. But suddenly, people are dying—and Dan may have to decide whether he can put his trust in Megan to ensure both of them survive.

Gina Royal is the definition of average—a shy Midwestern housewife with a happy marriage and two adorable children. But when a car accident reveals her husband’s secret life as a serial killer, she must remake herself as Gwen Proctor—the ultimate warrior mom. With her ex now in prison, Gwen has finally found refuge in a new home on remote Stillhouse Lake.

The case is that of a missing girl, last seen getting into a truck with a stranger before disappearing. Gwen has a reputation for finding those who are lost, but this time something is wrong. Her instincts are off, and every clue she uncovers only raises more doubts, not just about the missing girl and the circumstances of her disappearance, but also about the fragile safety Gwen’s created for her family.

Gwen Proctor escaped her serial-killer husband and saved her family. What she can’t seem to outrun is his notoriety. Or the sick internet vigilantes still seeking to avenge his crimes. For Gwen, hiding isn’t an option. Not when her only mission is to create a normal life for her kids. But now, a threatened woman has reached out. Marlene Crockett, from the remote town of Wolfhunter, is panicked for herself and her daughter. When Gwen arrives in the small, isolated rural community, Marlene is already dead - her own daughter blamed for the murder.

In spite of a harrowing past still haunting her, Gwen Proctor is trying to move forward. Until a new assignment gives her purpose: the cold-case disappearance of a young man in Tennessee. Three years missing, no clues. Just Ruth Landry, a tortured mother in limbo. Gwen understands what it’s like to worry about your children. Gwen’s investigation unearths new suspects…and victims. As she follows each sinister lead, the implications of the mystery grow more disturbing. Because the closer Gwen gets, the closer she is to a threat that looms back home.

A car submerged in a remote pond. The bodies of two girls strapped into their seats. The mystery of their mother, vanished without a trace, leads Gwen Proctor and Kezia Claremont into dangerous territory. On the surface, Gwen’s life is good - two children approaching adulthood, a committed partner, and a harrowing past dead and gone. That past is attracting the attention of someone invisible and unstoppable. Trouble’s just beginning. So is the body count in this backwoods Tennessee town. As threats mount and Gwen’s hunted by an enemy who pulls all the strings, Kezia has her back.

Walking the path of religious deconstruction. 

Die Bibliothek von Alexandria ist die mächtigste Organisation der Welt. In jeder Stadt gibt es eine Zweigstelle, und die Bibliothekare sind einflussreiche Männer und Frauen, die über das Wissen der Menschheit herrschen. Der private Besitz von Büchern ist strengstens verboten. Jess Brightwell liebt Bücher, auch wenn er nur illegal mit ihnen zu tun hat. Er stammt aus einer Schmugglerfamilie, die Bücher auf dem Schwarzmarkt verkauft. Jess' Leben ändert sich von Grund auf, als sein Vater ihn als Spion in den Orden der Bibliothekare eingeschleust.

Wie oft musst du weglaufen, damit dich deine Vergangenheit nicht mehr einholen kann? Von einer Sekunde zur nächsten liegt Gina Royals Leben in Scherben: Ihr Mann wird als Serienmörder überführt, und eine Welle von Hass und Morddrohungen schlägt auch ihr entgegen. Zusammen mit ihrem Sohn und ihrer Tochter flieht sie aus Kansas, wechselt mehrmals die Identität. Als sie zu dritt ein kleines Haus am Stillhouse Lake in Tennessee beziehen, ist die schüchterne Gina Vergangenheit. Jetzt ist sie die knallharte Gwen, zu allem bereit, wenn es um die Sicherheit ihrer kleinen Familie geht.

Beyond the Pale is an anthology of 11 dark fantasy and paranormal stories that skirt the border between our world and others. Was that my imagination, or did I hear something under my bed? What was that blurred movement in my darkened closet? There is but a thin veil separating the real and the fantastic and therein dwell the inhabitants of these stories.

Was hält dich am Leben, wenn die Hoffnung stirbt? Gwen Proctors Leben ist die Hölle. Man hält sie für die Komplizin ihres Ex-Mannes, eines Serienkillers. Wo immer sie ist, schlägt ihr und ihren Kindern Hass entgegen. Schlangen im Briefkasten, Morddrohungen: Gwen weiß, wie es ist, gejagt zu werden. Als sie eines Tages den Anruf einer verzweifelten Fremden aus Wolfhunter bekommt, will sie helfen. Kurz darauf ist die Frau tot und ihre Tochter verhaftet. Gwen trifft eine riskante Entscheidung: Sie will die Wahrheit in dem abgelegenen Dorf herausfinden.

Als Ex-Frau des Serienkillers Melvin Royal trägt Gwen eine schwere Last. Mit ihren Kindern ist sie untergetaucht, hat eine neue Identität angenommen und gelernt, sich gnadenlos zu verteidigen. Vergeblich hofft sie, dass der Albtraum vorbei ist: Melvin ist aus dem Gefängnis entkommen. Gwen weiß, dass sie nirgends mehr sicher ist. Sie muss den Mann, der ihr Leben vergiftet, endgültig zur Strecke bringen. Die Kinder lässt sie bei Freunden, und die Jagd beginnt. Sam Cade, dessen Schwester eines von Melvins Opfern war, steht an ihrer Seite.

Meet your new favorite kickass heroine in this daring YA series by New York Times bestselling authors Rachel Caine and Ann Aguirre, a thrilling yet romantic futuristic adventure perfect for fans of Claudia Gray’s A Thousand Pieces of You. Petty criminal Zara Cole has a painful past that’s...

Gwen Proctor won the battle to save her kids from her ex-husband, serial killer Melvin Royal, and his league of psychotic accomplices. But the war isn’t over. Not since Melvin broke out of prison. Not since she received a chilling text... You’re not safe anywhere now. Her refuge at Stillhouse Lake has become a trap. Gwen leaves her children in the protective custody of a fortified, well-armed neighbor.

The Gods of H.P. Lovecraft: a brand new anthology that collects the 12 principal deities of the Lovecraftian Mythos and sets them loose. Featuring the biggest names in horror and dark fantasy, including many New York Times best sellers; full of original fiction; and individual commentary on each of the deities by Donald Tyson.

When Kiley learns firsthand what evil lurks in the heart of her boyfriend, he’ll learn about the Cold Girl, and her penchant for retribution.

Come one, come all! The Carniepunk Midway promises you every thrill and chill a traveling carnival can provide. But fear not! Urban fantasy's biggest stars are here to guide you through this strange and dangerous world....

Fall under the intoxicating spell of their hex appeal…In the magical world that lies hidden beneath our own, witches and conjurers play deadly games. They know just the right spell to kill a man with one kiss—or raise him back again. And they’re not afraid to exact sweet revenge on those who dare to cross them. But what if you’re the unlucky soul who falls victim to a conjurer’s curse? And if you had the power to cast a magic spell of your own, would you use it?