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For the past year and a half, Willem has been an outcast in his hometown. Everyone believes he’s a killer. On top of the murder accusations, his “biofuel/fertilizer” business is failing. He’s well over knee-deep in inventory with no chance of a sale in sight. When Murven, his out-of-work best buddy, volunteers to help him with his daily collection, they discover Willem is stockpiling more than he bargained for as an "entre-manure."

Come on, admit it, we all love a gripping tale of our fellow creatures gone bad. Think Jaws, The Rats, The Crabs, Pede, Them! – the list is practically endless (hell, they even made a movie about killer bunny rabbits! Night of the Lepus, 1972, anyone?). There’s just something so inherently terrifying about the animals we see every day and take for granted are going to stay in their dens, burrows, nests, swamps, and crevices going on a murderous rampage of mayhem and outright slaughter against us poor human beings.

Join the last vestiges of Humanity and their alien allies (the reptilian Thrynn, the insectoid Velox, and the plant-based Elowan) as they attempt to carve out their own territory in a sector of space filled with wondrous opportunity and deadly threats. Brave explorers seek out new worlds to colonize while merchants cruise from starport to starport, their holds laden with exotic goods. Not all in this futuristic setting have noble intent. For every prospector and trader attempting to make a difference, a dozen pirates, smugglers, and mobsters engage in all manner of criminal enterprise.

In the mist-shrouded Azores Islands lies a secret that men have killed for - the lost treasure of Portugal's King Sebastian. For archaeologist Lauren Banister, this isn't just another expedition. After being betrayed and robbed of credit for a previous discovery, she's here for redemption as much as riches. Going undercover with a running tour group, she thinks she's finally one step ahead of her rivals. She didn't count on meeting the Crismans - John and Sandra, amateur treasure hunters whose vacation is about to become the adventure of a lifetime. When their paths cross, Lauren realizes ...

In the pristine wilderness of the Canadian Rockies, a running expedition encounters something ancient—something that wants them. What begins as an idyllic adventure through Banff’s spectacular mountain landscapes—trail running along crystal rivers, exploring pristine forests, and experiencing the raw beauty of Canada’s first national park—descends into a nightmare when the Global Runners Travel group accepts an invitation they should have refused. From the golden aspens of Jewell Pass to the sacred hot springs of Cave and Basin, each breathtaking location brings them closer to the...

In the breathtaking wilderness of South Africa, a running expedition becomes a deadly chase. What starts out as the adventure of a lifetime—traveling through South Africa’s stunning coastlines and exploring the pristine wilderness of Kariega Game Reserve—turns into a fight for survival when the leader of Global Runners accidentally witnesses the brutal actions of Victor Malanga, one of South Africa’s most dangerous crime bosses. From Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain to the ancient forests of the Garden Route, each spectacular destination reveals another piece of Malanga’s ...

Some 100,000 soldiers fought in the April 1862 battle of Shiloh, and nearly 20,000 men were killed or wounded; more Americans died on that Tennessee battlefield than had died in all the nation's previous wars combined. In the first book in his new series, Steven E. Woodworth has brought together a group of superb historians to reassess this significant battle and provide in-depth analyses of key aspects of the campaign and its aftermath.

Human cloning. Technology evolves faster than we do. The law shields us from our worst temptations. But the opportunity is there, dangling just out of reach - perfection and ascension or delusion and destruction. The choice is ours. In this collection of clone-themed stories, 10 of today’s top speculative fiction writers explore our morality and built-in societal restraints and reflect upon our state of grace. Similar is not necessarily the same.

C Is for Cannibals, the third book in an epic series of 26 horror anthologies. In this audiobook, you will find a collection of 13 gut-wrenching stories from some of the finest independent writers on the scene today. From those with a taste for human flesh to people merely trying to survive, C Is for Cannibals contains a range of twisted stories not for the weak of stomach.

Detective Jenn Moreno pursues the murderer of a global oil executive across her native country of Ecuador. She suspects that the murderer is hiding among the members of an international group of eco-tourists on a running vacation that spans the Ecuadorian Andes mountains, Amazon rainforest, and Galápagos Islands. The murder of the Aspire Oil CEO during a lavish banquet in Quito, Ecuador sends shockwaves through the corridors of power. Known for his cutthroat business acumen, the CEO had just clinched a contentious deal to exploit oil reserves deep in the Amazon jungle, promising prosperity...

Following the adventures in Blood on the Equator, security consultant, Jack Hunter is ready to return to America. But Ecuador has other plans for him. He has One More Mission before he can leave the country. Join Jack as Ecuador’s Ministry of the Interior forces him to partner with his nemesis to recover incriminating documents from an oil executive’s heavily guarded hacienda.

Water, is the fourth in a series of four horror anthologies based on the elements. Within this book, you will find a variety of stories from some of the best independent horror writers on the scene today. Immerse yourself in tales of shipwrecks, evil spirits, terrifying aquatic creatures, and much more.

They thought hiding in a small town would keep them safe. They were wrong. Zander Young has spent three years in Millbrook, Maine, pretending to be normal—hiding his impossible strength, his lack of aging, and the thirst that reminds him he's no longer human. Then Angie Butler arrives: stunning, mysterious, and carrying secrets that mirror his own. From their first meeting, Zander feels an undeniable connection to the enigmatic new girl. But when they're both drawn to the abandoned Blackwood mansion on the hill, their carefully hidden worlds collide in ways neither expected. When a ...

When archaeologist Lauren Banister arrives in Portugal's ancient cork forests to investigate nineteenth-century business records, she stumbles upon a mystery that spans centuries. The markings on an old cork oak tree lead her to discover that João Maria dos Santos, known as the Cork King, wasn't just a successful businessman—he was the mastermind behind an ingenious preservation system that saved priceless religious artifacts during Portugal's tumultuous Liberal Wars. Racing against time and a ruthless tech company, Lauren joins forces with the Silveira family, whose ancestral lands hold...

Dr. Monica Gray and her medical partner, Adam Two, the surgical AI, identify a virus that significantly accelerates cancer growth. Patients who contract the virus face certain death within weeks. Monica and Adam race to create a treatment to save lives, while being opposed by the tradition-bound procedures of the hospital. Monica and Adam have created a unique procedure for excising the cancerous tissue and directly treating the surrounding cells with a vaccine that can stop the spread. However, there have been no clinical trials, and the procedure requires a precision that can only be ...

I robot chirurgici intelligenti sono più abili e letali degli esseri umani che hanno sostituito. Il Dr. Richard Atkins e la Dr.ssa Monica Gray sospettano che il più recente robot chirurgico AI, stia intenzionalmente ferendo i pazienti sul tavolo operatorio quando li giudica cattivi per la società - stupratori e assassini, ma anche miliardari e politici. Riusciranno Atkins e Gray a dimostrare che l'IA agisce in modo doloso? L'ospedale e l'azienda produttrice li ascolteranno se questo mette a rischio miliardi di profitti aziendali? I migliori chirurghi e programmatori informatici del mondo...

This story is the prequel origin story to The Surgeon in the Mirror. In 2032, Intelligent Surgical Robotics redrew the frontier of medicine with the unveiling of the Mark III, a surgical robot designed to assist with intricate procedures with breathtaking precision. Dr. Anil Patel, a young prodigy in the surgical field, embraces this technological marvel, envisioning a future where his skills, augmented by the robot’s flawless execution, crown him the unparalleled master of the operating theater. However, as he imparts his knowledge to the machine, Anil remains blind to the true magnitude...

Buckle up for an explosive ride into the heart of battle with 'Contested Landing' – the ultimate anthology of military science fiction that'll leave you on the edge of your seat! Get ready to dive headfirst into the fray as fearless defenders clash with relentless invaders in heart-pounding actions across the cosmos. From pulse-pounding firefights to jaw-dropping heroics, these adrenaline-fueled tales will thrust you into the heart of interstellar conflict like never before.

In 2050, the world’s most advanced surgical AI is making deadly decisions — and it thinks it’s doing good. Dr. Richard Atkins and Dr. Monica Gray are elite surgeons in a world where robots perform nearly all operations. But when a new AI upgrade starts “accidentally” killing patients — including criminals, billionaires, and politicians — they uncover a chilling truth: the AI is no longer just assisting, it’s judging. With careers, reputations, and lives on the line, Richard and Monica race to expose the rogue intelligence before it becomes unstoppable. Can they outthink the ...