A thrilling collection of the entire bestselling Orbs series from Nicholas Sansbury Smith about the last survivors of an alien invasion—includes, Orbs: A Science Fiction Thriller, Orbs II: Stranded, Orbs III: Redemption, White Sands: An Orbs Prequel, and Red Sands: An Orbs Prequel. While training for a manned mission to Mars, Dr. Sophie Winston and her team of scientists find themselves cut off from the rest of the world. Trapped inside a biosphere deep within the confines of Cheyenne Mountain, Sophie and crew discover they are the survivors of a brutal alien invasion. But as they struggle to stay alive, they realize their safe haven is far from safe and that they must team with other survivors around the world to defeat the aliens before it's too late for humanity, and the Earth...

To fulfill Badeni's plan, Oczy heads for a fateful duel with Inquisitor Nowak. Gras. Oczy. Badeni. Jolenta. Piast. All have put their lives on the line in pursuit of truth. What will be revealed? Hope or despair?Twenty-five years later, amidst upheavals that threaten the authority of C--ity, a girl loses her father to the fate that God decreed and loses her own faith while taking action toward what she truly believes. What destiny awaits her?

Epic historical fiction meets scientific suspense in this award-winning tale that inspired an upcoming anime--available in English for the first time in oversized omnibus editions! A mysterious pendant sparks a quest to shed light on an astronomical truth...even if it would mean Earth-shaking revolution. In the fifteenth century, claiming that the Earth revolves around the sun was a heresy that could get believers burned at the stake. Child prodigy Rafal is introduced to the truth about the universe by his mentor, and then must flee when the Inquisition comes to mete out "God's justice." With only a peculiar pendant to guide him, will Rafal discover his master's research, and can he and other believers set the world alight?

In fifteenth-century Europe, heretics are being burned at the stake. Rafal, a brilliant young man, is expected to enter university at an early age and study the era's most important field, theology. But Rafal values Reason above all else, which leads him both to the shocking conclusion that the Earth orbits the Sun, and into the hands of the Inquisition! A decade later, two members of the Watch Guild, the dour young Oczy and the cynical Gras, find a hidden stone chest that details the secrets of the universe Rafal left behind. Dare they try to change their own stars by selling the heretical texts, or would that only lead to the stake and the fire?

The fascination Gras found in the heliocentric theory is left in the hands of Oczy. Clinging to faint hope in heliocentric theory, Oczy visits the brilliant, aloof monk Badeni with the stone box newly in his possession. Oczy and Badeni seek a new collaborator to help prove the theory. They find a girl despairing of the world, crushed by an era that laughs at the notion of a female scholar. Also entrusted with the research of Count Piast, a luminary of the geocentric theory, Badeni digs yet deeper into his efforts to prove the heliocentric theory. But even as they each pursue their respective hopes, overwhelming despair comes creeping up to them. Close your eyes. Plug your ears. Be ordinary. That's the only way to resist true knowledge.

THE SYSTEMS OF THE WORLD, REVEALED! Jolenta survives to fight as a leader of the movement of freethinkers that some still call heretics. Twenty-five years ago, she tasted hope and despair. What can she offer to a young girl who has the ambition to change her own fate? And what will become of the resurgent heliocentric theory? As the Inquisition closes in, Draka and Schmidt manage to escape siege thanks to the sacrifices of their friends. But then Nowak approaches. The pair must bet on the faintest of hopes to achieve the grandest of destinies!

Babble On is the autobiography from Alex Paterson, co-founder of legendary house group The Orb.

Dragon bonds can build kingdoms… or break them. Three hundred years ago, the dragon shifter heirs to the kingdom of Paragon witnessed the unspeakable at the coronation of their eldest sibling. Overthrown by a wicked uncle in a violent coup, the eight remaining siblings fled to Earth, settling around the globe and blending in with the humans around them. But when one of them falls in love with a witch, the wheels of fate begin to turn. In Paragon, relationships between dragons and witches are forbidden, but nothing can stop these fated mates. Everything the heirs have been told is a lie. Destined for love and headed for war, their destinies collide with an ancient prophecy steeped in magic. Together, they’ll face the past and take back their throne, or die trying. This omnibus collection includes all nine books in the award winning Treasure of Paragon series by Genevieve Jack: 1.The Dragon of New Orleans 2. Windy City Dragon 3. Manhattan Dragon 4. The Dragon of Sedona 5. The Dragon of Cecil Court 6. Highland Dragon 7. Hidden Dragon 8. The Dragons of Paragon 9. The Last Dragon Here’s what readers are saying: “I haven't read a series this good since Donna Grant's Dragon Kings. It's rare for me to find a series that just pulls me in. This one definitely did that.” – L. Stanford “The nine books by this author and the best!! Ranks right up there with JR Ward and Gena Showalter. The characters and plot twists make them difficult to put down!” - A. Zdunski “This series has just the right mix of sexy shifters, drama, and steam. Definitely a must read.” -Goodreads reviewer “This is the best series I’ve read in ages!! I absolutely loved the stories of each dragon as he finds his mate! Wonderful storyline and character development!” -S. Ellis

In the hidden places of the world darkness is stirring once again. The Cult of The Horned One has troubled the kingdom since the time of it’s founding. Rising only to be brought down again by brave heroes. When the darkness again rises to threaten the innocent it falls to Damien St. Could and his friends to save the kingdom. Can they master their powers in time to defeat the growing evil? Read now to find out. Collected of the first time. The Complete Disciples of the Horned One Trilogy along with the never before published novella The Lighting. Over 1,200 pages of fantasy adventure. Includes: Darkness Rising, Raging Sea and Trembling Earth, Harvest of Souls, and The Lightning.

The Dark Citadel: When a dark wizard takes control of Balsalom and forces young queen Kallia into marriage, slave boy Darik bands with griffin riders and knights to defend their city. The Free Kingdoms: The Dark Wizard marches against the Free Kingdoms while a wizard, warrior prince, and a freed slave boy mount a heroic defense. A young queen struggles behind enemy lines to keep her city free from the enemy's grasp. The Golden Griffin: The dark wizard's dragons attack the griffin riders in their aeries. With her father dead, the young leader of the griffin riders must venture into the northern wilds to tame the powerful and elusive golden griffin. If she fails, her people will be scattered and destroyed. The first three volumes of The Dark Citadel fantasy series by Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author Michael Wallace. Key words: sword, fantasy, epic fantasy, wizard, magic, griffins, dragon.