"I am the last true artist. I am Da Vinci with flesh. I am a god with your gender. I am the genie in the perfume bottle waiting for you to spray me onto your flesh. And you are but a blade away from your truest self."Jamie Davenport and her partner Skip Abrahm, two of Louisville, Kentucky's finest, find themselves up against Lakme, a self-appointed messiah bringing his own special brand of salvation to one of Louisville's fringe societies. Driven to this course from childhood, Lakme wields his weapons with a purpose that is sure to undo an entire culture of citizens. A madman who views his victims with a compassion that drives him to inflict upon them "the change", Lakme is unaware of his brutality and the tragedy he leaves behind. Only Jamie and Skip can save the innocent victims that refuse to hide themselves from society and the killer who vows to save them from a life of shame and misery.This is the first book in the "Fringe Killers" series that will pit our heroes up against killers seeking to take out the fringes of society.

*Sharpening hand tools *Sharpening power tools *Tips and methods *Uses plain-spoken language *Section on bench stones, bench grinders, and other supplies

To say Toury and Alex’s reign has been rocky is an understatement. But the danger isn’t over yet. Rebels and necromancers are still out there, joining forces under "the commander." As Alex plans against a war beyond what Fyr has seen in generations, he knows they will strike where it hurts Alex most: his heart. He must make the ultimate decision—sacrifice everything, or let his tenacious lifemate save herself? Meanwhile, being a queen is not Toury’s dream job—she always wanted Alex, not the crown. But as enemies close in, Toury must make her own harrowing choices to control her own destiny, and if she must, all of Fyr’s. In this conclusion to Alex and Toury’s love story, they will face horrors beyond their wildest nightmares. Will they be able to heal a fractured kingdom, or will all turn to ash and ruin? Authors 4 Authors Content Rating This title has been rated 17+, appropriate for older teens and adults, and contains: • moderate language • frequent intense violence • intense implied sex • mild alcohol use • domestic abuse • forced abortion • forced marriage • attempted suicide For more information on our rating system, please, visit our Content Guide at: www.authors4authorspublishing.com/books/ratings

A Blade of Dark Ebony tells the story of Ebon, who at the age of 20, is forced to face the reality of the world in which he lives, a world that can be capricious, but can also offer exciting rewards. Supported by key friends (Mendel, Gabriel and Caliel, the love of his life) he leaves the sheltered life of his youth to search for his real identity. Is he just like the father who raised him, or is he someone quite different? One thing he knows: the man who raised him as a father was one of the most skilled swordsmen of his day and he will have to work long and hard to follow in his footsteps. Impatient to gain glory, he needs to learn patience and commitment and come to understand that the training of the mind is every bit as important as the training of the body.As the story develops, the thoughts and ideals of his youth are severely challenged and he must decide the path he will follow. Even as his friends follow their planned path to glory through the army, Ebon is torn from their tight-knit fellowship and becomes a part of a mercenary army known as the Black Knights led by Arthur Pandell. Arthur, himself a swordsman of growing legend, decides to mentor Ebon. Enrolling Ebon in the intensive training program of mind and body he will need to succeed, Arthur unwittingly prepares Ebon to enter the first great tournament of the best warriors in the country. To gain glory Ebon must not only overcome the intrigue of his opponents, but the temptation to yield the very ideals of his young life. The pressure to win only intensifies when Ebon learns that only by winning can he help his beloved Caliel.

As the only female detective in Tokyo's most elite police unit, Mariko Oshiro has to fight for every ounce of respect, especially from her new boss. But when he gives her the least promising case possible, the attempted theft of an old samurai sword, it proves more dangerous than anyone on the force could have imagined. Mariko's investigation has put her on a collision course with a curse centuries old and as bloodthirsty as ever. She is only the latest in a long line of warriors and soldiers to confront this power, and even the sword she wields could turn against her.

Lands ravaged by war of supernatural forces leave despair in the hearts of many. Years after the tragic stand of the gifted proving themselves to the ones they used to call family, present a new deadly hurdle that no eyes see coming. Slow and unstoppable sickness known as the Cry Cell Cancer, which plagues countless residents despite age or any other factor. With nowhere to go, trapped within their own lands, the son of the legendary and infamous Nolan Ceeth steps forward. Aiming to correct past transgressions formed from past actions of his relatives. Starting with the most formidable problem first, Cry Cell. Being public enemy number one leaves him alone with just the ambition to put things right. Will his ambition be enough to keep his home from slow, certain demise?