'A glorious tapestry of magic and murderous gods' - BuzzFeed News 'Fans of A Darker Shade of Magic and All of Us Villains will want to pick this up' - BookRiot 'A delightful, complex, intimate yet explosive debut adult fantasy' - Strange Horizons DARKNESS FALLS. GODS RISE. The Four Realms - Life, Death, Light, and Darkness - all converge on the City of Dusk. For each realm there is a god, and for each god there is an heir. But the gods have withdrawn their favour from the once vibrant and thriving metropolis. And without it, all the realms are dying. Unwilling to stand by and watch the destruction, the four heirs - Angelica, an elementalist with her eyes set on the throne; Risha, a necromancer fighting to keep the peace; Nikolas, a soldier who struggles to see the light; and Taesia, a shadow-wielding rogue with a reckless heart - will become reluctant allies in the quest to save their city. But their rebellion will cost them dearly. Set in a world of bone palaces and shadow magic, of vengeful gods and defiant chosen ones, The City of Dusk is Tara Sim's crackling adult fantasy debut.

Not since Betty Eadie’s Embraced by the Light has a personal account of a Near-Death Experience (NDE) been so utterly different from most others—or nearly as compelling. "This is a book you devour from cover to cover, and pass on to others. This is a book you will quote in your daily conversation. Storm was meant to write it and we were meant to read it." —from the foreword by Anne Rice In the thirty years since Raymond Moody’s Life After Life appeared, a familiar pattern of NDEs has emerged: suddenly floating over one’s own body, usually in a hospital setting, then a sudden hurtling through a tunnel of light toward a presence of love. Not so in Howard Storm’s case. Storm, an avowed atheist, was awaiting emergency surgery when he realized that he was at death’s door. Storm found himself out of his own body, looking down on the hospital room scene below. Next, rather than going “toward the light,” he found himself being torturously dragged to excruciating realms of darkness and death, where he was physically assaulted by monstrous beings of evil. His description of his pure terror and torture is unnerving in its utter originality and convincing detail. Finally, drawn away from death and transported to the realm of heaven, Storm met angelic beings as well as the God of Creation. In this fascinating account, Storm tells of his “life review,” his conversation with God, even answers to age-old questions such as why the Holocaust was allowed to take place. Storm was sent back to his body with a new knowledge of the purpose of life here on earth. This book is his message of hope.

Title: Scattered Gods: Descent into Hades Introduction: Bathed in the playful dance of sunlight, Alex Thompson, a marine biologist whose gentle smile belied hidden depths, found solace swimming alongside a pod of dolphins in the Ocean Institute’s vast aquarium. Their silent communication spoke volumes, a testament to the harmony between man and nature. However, their tranquility shattered when Olivia Walker’s urgent voice crackled through the intercom, disrupting the peaceful scene. Rushing into the bustling research lab, Alex was met by Olivia's worried expression, her sharp features etched with concern as she pointed to a pulsating red dot on a holographic map beneath New York City. "Anya," Olivia declared, her tone strained, "Her energy signature is fading." Standing beside her, Diana Archer, a picture of athleticism and focus, mirrored Olivia's apprehension. In an instant, Alex's smile vanished. Anya, the enigmatic figure in a photograph on the lab desk, was in peril. She represented more than just a pretty face; she embodied a quest for self-discovery, a desire to break free from imposed expectations, and to embrace authenticity. Their mission transcended mere rescue; it held the key to their own liberation — Alex from the weight of his hidden identity, and Anya from the web of manipulation ensnaring her. Emerging from the depths of the underworld, weary but victorious, the team blinked against the sunlight. Beside Alex stood Anya, her eyes radiating newfound strength. No longer defined by insecurity, she had tapped into her ancient lineage, forging a bond with Alex through shared hardship and a journey of self-realization. Surveying the bustling cityscape, Alex felt a shift within himself. He had embraced his dual identity, no longer shackled by secrecy. A silent understanding passed between him and Anya; they had shed their masks, liberated from the expectations of others. This moment marked not an end, but a beginning — a chance to embark on a new chapter, to live authentically and together.

This anthology of stories set within the Warhammer world--the realm of necromancers, sorcerers, wizards, warriors, and fearsome daemons--includes tales by noted science fiction and fantasy authors Brian Stableford (writing as Brian Craig), William King, and others. (July)

As a person without a weapon, peerless mental cultivation method, handsome appearance, and a noble background, Ye Xinghe had no place to stand in this world of slaughter and death. His greatest wish in life was to return home. If time and space are irrevocable, I will control the universe to defy the heavens and change fate. If heaven's will cannot be defied, I will use the sword in my hand to shatter the nine heavens. However, when he finally found a way to reverse time and space, he was already surrounded by his wives, looking down at the world from the left!

An Exposition Of The Prophecies Of Nostradamus Concerning Sathya Sai Baba. Referenced With Extracts From Discourses Given By Sai Baba, And Interleaved With The Prophecies From Edgar Cayce, Sri Aurobindo And A Noted Indian Astrologer. Thrilling.

Darkness Descending, the highly anticipated fourth book in the Mimi/Gianna Mystery Series is here. In this sophisticated and intriguing novel, Mickelbury is masterful in her exploration of the underground world of the Ags, Doms and down-low brothas and the hidden worlds in which they live.