Dr. Harriet Marks has advised the British security services on science for too long, when even gathering forensic evidence at a remote science-terrorist safehouse arouses little professional excitement. But as a snowstorm closes in, her team realise they’re not alone. While some dangers might have once been human, there’s also a darkness below that’s less recognisable. A darkness as potentially dangerous as the one already within her. A speculative novella.

Twenty years have passed since Keeva killed her grandfather, Delius. She drank in his powers and became the Queen of the Vrykolakes, known by the ancient Greeks as the bloodless vampires. She and Severin have settled into some semblance of a normal life, living in rural North America with their two kids, Connor and Kaie. Their neighbors would never suspect that they are anything more than a typical family. Aside from keeping their true identity a secret, everything seems to be going well. Until, their twelve year old daughter, Kaie, goes missing. Are monsters ever afraid of the dark? When Kaie finally awakens, she is no longer a child, and she is no longer in familiar surroundings. The Forbidding awaits. Echoes of madness surround her. The Belows warn of doom. Legend holds that whatever is born or brought into the Belows must remain there. Kaie vows to find a way to return to her family, but first she must learn to face her darkest fear, if she is ever to escape from the darkness below.

Diving adventures - and some danger - from established author

2023 Readers' Favorite Silver Medal Winner in the Fiction - Horror genre! Nightmares. Disappearances. Suicide. Fall semester is always a challenging time at Miskatonic University. All Ellen Logan wants to do is pass her classes while holding down a bad job at a New Age bookstore. But when a former roommate jumps to her death from the university clocktower and another friend vanishes, leaving her with a mysterious book, she embarks on her own investigation. With the help of renowned professor Andrew Carter, she uncovers evidence of a murderous cult, a terrifying creature, and a ghost who knows far too much about her. To survive, Ellen and Carter must descend into the Darkness Below to stop the forces that threaten to tear their world apart.

In the Cornish coastal village of Porthenev, a storm of blood-soaked violence is brewing... Escalating acts of sabotage are threatening the livelihoods of local fishermen. Desperate to apprehend the culprit, they turn to private investigator Blake Hollow for help. A seasoned veteran in wrangling dangerous criminals, Blake still grapples with her own ghosts, but views this case as just another routine assignment. Little does she know, the fishermen of Porthenev are harbouring secrets darker than the ocean. And the deadliest of them all is about to resurface. When one of the men vanishes without a trace, Blake is unnerved by the nightmarish crime scene left behind in his wake. As she delves deeper into the heart of this once tight-knit community, she discovers the price of keeping silent is paid not just in blood but in a chilling conspiracy that threatens to consume everyone involved. Now Blake must navigate treacherous waters to solve a mystery unlike any she's encountered before—and stop a sadistic killer with a taste for flesh, who is hellbent on exacting gruesome retribution. The Dark Below by Malcolm Richards is a gripping and relentless crime thriller that will leave readers on the edge of their seats, craving the next twist in this pulse-pounding tale of suspense and revenge.

A pioneering marine biologist takes us down into the deep ocean in this 'thrilling blend of hard science and high adventure' (New York Times) LONGLISTED FOR THE SNHN NATURAL HISTORY BOOK PRIZE Edith Widder grew up determined to become a marine biologist. But after complications from a surgery during college caused her to go temporarily blind, she became fascinated by light as well as the power of optimism. Below the Edge of Darkness explores the depths of the planet's oceans as Widder seeks to understand bioluminescence, one of the most important and widely used forms of communication in nature. In the process, she reveals hidden worlds and a dazzling menagerie of behaviours and animals. Alongside Widder, we experience life-and-death equipment malfunctions and witness breakthroughs in technology and understanding, all of it set against a growing awareness of the deteriorating health of our largest and least understood ecosystem. 'A vivid account of ocean life' ROBIN MCKIE, GUARDIAN BOOK OF THE DAY 'Edie's story is one of hardscrabble optimism, two-fisted exploration and groundbreaking research. She's done things I dream of doing' JAMES CAMERON 'A book of marvels, marvellously written' RICHARD DAWKINS

The demon master, Umaq, has captured Machu Picchu and transformed the Inca ruins into a mighty citadel. Aided by the witch Cessani, Umaq’s goal is to open a portal to the netherworld and summon powerful demons in his quest to destroy the Inca sun god, Inti. In Salem, Grace struggles to defy Cessani’s dangerous coven and growing influence in the region. Witches from all walks of life join Grace or Cessani as both sides build momentum toward a frightening civil war. With the moon goddesses Mama Quilla and the Maiden on Cessani’s side, the outcome looks grim for Grace and her followers. Sybil and Marcelo must race to recruit allies and build their own forces to counter Umaq and Cessani in Peru. Battling adversaries and trying to master new abilities, Sybil’s confidence unravels as self-doubt becomes her worse enemy. Adding to Sybil and Marcelo’s woes, an ancient vampire named Daiyu toys with the couple as they fight for their lives. With a multitude of adversaries and seemingly insurmountable odds, the death of a sun god and everlasting darkness will come to pass should Sybil and her friends fail to stop Umaq. Below the Darkness is the second novel in the Blood and Hexes trilogy, a paranormal romance filled with vengeance and supernatural suspense to keep you turning the pages. Great for fans of these tropes: - Vampire and Witch Romance - Morally Gray Characters - Enemies to Lovers - He Falls First - Slow-Burn Romance - Hate-Fueled Revenge ** Perfect for readers who enjoyed The Vampire Diaries, Twilight, The Marked Saga, A Shade of Vampire, A Discovery of Witches **

The Toa Metru are nearly powerless after their defeat of the Morbuzalch but they cannot rest. Instead they must venture underground to save the city of Metru Nui's Archives. The Archives contain the history of the city. The Matorun and even the Toa. However, a flood has allowed all kinds of creatures that are normally kept in Stasis to escape and now the Toa must battle them to survive.

In the second installment of the Princesss adventures, we learn a little more about the Princess's family. We learn how dark it is in the Deep Below ... And we learn what happens when the Princess gets a little brother. The Adventures of the Princess and Mr. Whiffle: The Dark of Deep Below is a dark twist on the classic children's picture book.