Murder and fate unite Bryn Ullman and Trygg Mackenzie in the search for a butcher. She's a PI blessed with retrocognition but cursed with a paralyzing fear of the dark. He's part bodyguard, part feral berserker and entirely sure that a loss of his control will add to the body count. Lies, secrets, and enemies on all sides hobble their attempts to discover the truth. But it's their passion that poses the real danger, propelling them on a collision course with Bryn's deadly birthright and Trygg's ties to her devastating past. He swears that she's his wyrd, but in the dark can she actually trust the love of a monster?-------------------------------------------------------A TWIST OF WYRD contains violence and adult sexual situations that are not appropriate for readers under the age of 18.

Wyrd' contains seven derelictions, original tales of mystery and horror from the author of 'Hasty for the Dark' and 'Some Will Not Sleep' (winner of The British Fantasy Award for Best Collection).

Terry Pratchett’s fantasy classic Wyrd Sisters, a novel in the Discworld series, is the story of Granny Weatherwax, the most highly regarded non-leader a coven of non-social witches could ever have. Generally, these loners don't get involved in anything, mush less royal intrigue. but then there are those times they can't help it. As Granny Weatherwax is about to discover, though, it's a lot harder to stir up trouble in the castle than some theatrical types would have you think. Even when you've got a few unexpected spells up your sleeve. Granny Weatherwax teams with two other witches — Nanny Ogg and Margat Garlick - as an unlikely alliance to save a prince and restore him to the throne of Lancre, in a tale that borrows — or is it parodies — some of William Shakespeare's best-loved works.

An amber bead. A gold and glass drinking horn. A ring engraved with Thor’s hammer – all artifacts from a Germanic tribe that carved a space for itself through brutality and violence on a windswept land . Brimhild weaves peace and conveys culture to the kingdom, until the secret of her birth threatens to tear apart the fragile political stability. This is her story – the tale of Grendel’s Mother. She is no monster as portrayed in the Old English epic, Beowulf. We learn her side of the story and that of her defamed child. We see the many passages of her life: the brine-baby who floated mysteriously to shore; the hall-queen presiding over the triumphant building of the golden hall Heorot and victim of sexual and political betrayal; the exiled mere-wife, who ekes out a marginal life by an uncanny bog as a healer and contends with the menacing Beowulf; and the seer, who prophesizes what will occur to her adopted people. We learn how the invasion by brutal men is not a fairy tale, but a disaster doomed to cycle relentlessly through human history. Only the surviving women can sing poignant laments, preserve a glittering culture, and provide hope for the future.

“In this wildly entertaining debut novel, Australian author Franklin has kicked off what’s sure to be a popular series. Fractured, funny, and fast-paced, this book is guaranteed to resonate with fans of mythopoeic fantasy from the likes of J.R.R. Tolkien, George R. R. Martin, and Neil Gaiman.”—Library Journal At the intersection of the magical and the mundane, Alis Franklin’s thrilling debut novel reimagines mythology for a modern world—where gods and mortals walk side by side. Working in low-level IT support for a company that’s the toast of the tech world, Sigmund Sussman finds himself content, if not particularly inspired. As compensation for telling people to restart their computer a few times a day, Sigmund earns enough disposable income to gorge on comics and has plenty of free time to devote to his gaming group. Then in walks the new guy with the unpronounceable last name who immediately becomes IT’s most popular team member. Lain Laufeyjarson is charming and good-looking, with a story for any occasion; shy, awkward Sigmund is none of those things, which is why he finds it odd when Lain flirts with him. But Lain seems cool, even if he’s a little different—though Sigmund never suspects just how different he could be. After all, who would expect a Norse god to be doing server reboots? As Sigmund gets to know his mysterious new boyfriend, fate—in the form of an ancient force known as the Wyrd—begins to reveal the threads that weave their lives together. Sigmund doesn’t have the first clue where this adventure will take him, but as Lain says, only fools mess with the Wyrd. Why? Because the Wyrd messes back. Praise for Liesmith “A very entertaining yet touching read.”—Popcorn Reads “A fabulous start to a new series.”—The Blogger Girls “Cinematic with page-turning action sequences.”—Blogger’s Bookshelf “Liesmith is a delightful, refreshing story with some unlikely characters and a plot filled with mythology and adventure that will keep you guessing.”—Bookwinked “Exciting and filled with danger . . . Fans of mythology will enjoy this urban fantasy story.”—Inside of a Dog

A gritty and bright fantasy spy thriller starring a suicidal hero who just can't die. Full of color and violence, this mystery stars a depressed hero with an indestructible body and a forgotten past. When the U.S. Government runs up against situations too strange for them to handle alone they only have one asset to call--Pitor Wyrd. Whatever mission needs doing, whatever mystery needs solving, the roguishly handsome Wyrd acts as a one-man black ops team. With each mission, Pitor is brought closer to his mysterious past, each step pointing to the true ramifications of the Nazi's experiments with the occult during the end of World War II. From Curt Pires, the writer of The Tomorrows, The Forevers, and Pop, with art by Antonio Fuso, the artist of Survival Fetish, G. I. Joe: Cobra, and James Bond. Collects Wyrd #1-4

Clash of the Titans meets Stargate in Niflheim.

Legends are born, and legends die… Angelica and Jovian are a long way from home, on a quest to save their sister, Amber. With no clue where Amber is, they turn their attention toward home deep in the Holy Realm. In their way stands the accursed land of eternal night, the Shadow Realm. Filled with nightmarish creatures forsaken to its shadowy depths, the Shadow Realm could be a death sentence. With time running out and nowhere to turn, they must make their way through the Shadow Realm if they ever hope to find their sister. A Guardian of Shadows is the fourth book in an epic sword and sorcery adventure brimming with dark magic, majestic elves, and wistful fae.

Miranda Wyrd is convinced she's losing her mind. She is haunted by nightmares of an evil pirate who wants to cut off all her hair. She's also having dreams about a giant rat and an angry gorilla! And who on earth is the huge man, sitting on a flying carpet? Miranda has the feeling that he's there to protect her... but protect her from what?! Are these visions real or just dreams? And, what's more, her hair has recently begun to fizz and spark whenever she gets annoyed or scared... Miranda's life is about to change as she embarks on a magical journey of self-discovery where she will have to face many dangerous adventures. With a motley crew of do-gooding, time-travelling pirates, led by the notorious Red MacNaughty, Miranda discovers her extraordinary heritage and even more extraordinary destiny. Can Miranda complete her important mission in time? Will the villainous pirate from her nightmares put a stop to her important journey? The Weird Fate of Miranda Wyrd will take you on a roller-coaster ride, encountering mythical creatures, historical characters and more.