New Releases by Gail Z. Martin

Cassidy Kincaide runs Trifles & Folly in modern-day Charleston, an antiques and curios shop with a dangerous secret. Cassidy can read the history of objects by touching them and along with her business partners Teag, who has Weaver magic and Sorren, a 600-year-old vampire, they get rid of cursed objects and keep Charleston and the world safe from supernatural threats. When zombies rise in Charleston cemeteries, dead men fall from the sky, and the whole city succumbs to the "grouch flu," Cassidy, Teag, and Sorren suspect a vengeful dark witch who is gunning for Teag and planning to unleash an ancient horror. Cassidy, Teag, and Sorren-and all their supernatural allies-will need magic, cunning, and the help of a Viking demi-goddess to survive the battle with a malicious Weaver-witch and an ancient Norse warlock to keep Charleston-and the whole East Coast-from becoming the prey of the Master of the Hunt.

A collection of nine adventures: Buttons, The Restless Dead, Retribution, Coffin Box, Wicked Dreams, Collector, Bad Memories, Shadow Garden, and Spook House. Cassidy Kincaide runs Trifles & Folly in modern-day Charleston, an antiques and curios shop with a dangerous secret. Cassidy can read the history of objects by touching them and along with her business partners Teag, who has Weaver magic and Sorren, a 600 year-old vampire, they get rid of cursed objects and keep Charleston and the world safe from supernatural threats. - An extension of the Deadly Curiosities book series.

A collection of short stories and novellas set in the world of the Iron & Blood novels and the related Storm and Fury Adventures. Mitch Storm and Jacob Drangosavich are Department of Supernatural Investigation agents, investigating cases and obeying the rules - when they have to.

The carp-slapping, grenade-launching son of a gun Mark Wojcik is back, and this time he''s going hunting! When there''s trouble in the Pennsylvania wilds, there''s only one person to call. It''s out of Bubba''s jurisdiction, so the monster mashing falls on part-time mechanic, part-time cryptic killer Mark Wojcik. He''s got a gun, a cast of supporting characters you won''t believe, and more ammunition than you can shake a stick at. This time, there''s something funky happening in the woods, and Mark is about to learn more about hunting, and The Hunt, than he ever wanted to! Set in the popular Bubba the Monster Hunter universe, the New Templar Knights novellas are comedic horror/urban fantasy tales of ordinary men and women battling to keep the world safe against the things that go bump in the night, often trying to balance normal lives with extraordinary side gigs. Fans of Bubba, Mason Dixon Monster Hunter, and the Monster Hunter Mom Jess Friedman will enjoy Mark Wojcik''s hilarious adventures.

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When all else fails, the ass end of a carp makes a damn fine weapon.That sentence right there kinda encapsulates the life of Mark Wojcik, Monster Hunter. A blue-collar mechanic from the wilds of PA, Mark likes his beer cold, his poker games private, and his monsters…well, he doesn’t like them at all. So when he finds himself dueling a Japanese mythical monster in the Linesville Spillway in the wee hours of the night, he has to use every available weapon to survive and vanquish the ningen.Even if it means beating the damn thing to death with a carp.If interloping Japanese fish-monsters weren’t bad enough, there’s a Nazi ghost terrorizing the community. Somebody needs to gank the ghostie, and Mark is the man for the job.He hopes.They are the first line of defense against the things that go bump in the night. They are the keepers of a centuries-old legacy of The Church defending the world against the forces of darkness. They are a bunch of highly armed rednecks, internet video celebrities, soccer moms, and assorted broken nutjobs.They are the new Templars, and things are about to get weird. From the pages of Bubba the Monster Hunter comes a new series featuring the Hunters from around the United States hunting down monsters, fighting off supernatural baddies, and making life really, really bad for the things that hunt people.Spells, Salt, & Steel is the first New Templars novella featuring Mark Wojcik, a Monster Hunter from Western Pennsylvania

What might we run into as we expand beyond Earth and into the stars? As we explore our own solar system and beyond, it seems inevitable that we’ll run into aliens ... and what they’ve left behind. Alien artifacts: what might they reveal about us as we try to unlock their secrets? What might they reveal about the universe? In this anthology, nineteen of today’s leading science fiction and fantasy authors explore how discovering long lost relics of alien civilizations might change humanity. Join Walter H. Hunt, Julie Novakova, David Farland, Angela Penrose, S.C. Butler, Gail Z. Martin & Larry N. Martin, Juliet E. McKenna, Sharon Lee & Steve Miller, Andrija Popovic, Jacey Bedford, Sofie Bird, James Van Pelt, Gini Koch, Anthony Lowe, Jennifer Dunne, Coral Moore, Daniel J. Davis, C.S. Friedman, and Seanan McGuire as they discover the stars and the secrets they may hold—both dark and deadly and awe-inspiring.

NOTHING AHEAD BUT VENGEANCE - NOTHING BEHIND BUT BLOOD Soldier. Fight slave. Smuggler. Warrior. Brigand Lord. You may have encountered Jonmarc Vahanian in the Chronicles of the Necromancer but you don’t really know him until you walk in his footsteps. This is the start of his epic journey. A blacksmith’s son in a small fishing village before raiders killed his amily, Jonmarc was wounded and left for dead in the attack. He tried to rebuild his life, but when a dangerous bargain with a shadowy stranger went wrong, he found himself on the run. Gail Z. Martin returns to the world of her internationally best-selling books with these thrilling ales of adventure and high fantasy, collected together here for the very first time. OVER HALF A MILLION CHRONICLES OF THE NECROMANCER BOOKS SOLD

A collection of short stories all about that imagination-spurring garment, the corset.

Explore the origins of Blaine McFadden and his allies in this short story prequel to the epic Ascendant Kingdoms Saga from Gail Z. Martin. Condemned to exile in an arctic prison colony for murdering his sister''s attacker, Blaine McFadden has lost everything — his title, his family and his fiancéé. Velant Prison holds the worst of the kingdom''s convicts, overseen by brutal guards who are exiles themselves. When a sadistic guard takes things too far, Blaine''s insubordination makes him a target of the prison''s notorious commander. To survive, Blaine needs to rely on his wits and his fists — and a few good friends to watch his back. Praise for the Ascendant Kingdoms Saga "Epic fantasy as it was meant to be read: gripping, action packed, and larger than life. A delight for any fan of the genre!" —Rachel Aaron “Epic fantasy at its best." —Aaron Rosenberg "A vivid, engrossing tapestry woven from epic heroism, post apocalypse struggles, perilous magic and darkest fantasy. A distinct and distinctive achievement." —Juliet McKenna "A book that will take over readers'' thoughts until long after the final page." —RT Book Reviews The Ascendant Kingdoms Saga Ice Forged Reign of Ash War of Shadows Shadow and Flame No Reprieve

VENGEANCE, MAGIE ET MYSTÈRES DE L''AU-DELÀ... Après un an d''exil, Martris Drayke regagne enfin le trône de Margolan. Le roi Invocateur espère rétablir la paix dans le royaume. Mais la couronne est menacée par les sbires de son défunt frère. Loin de son pays natal, Kiara, l''épouse de Martris, lutte contre de mystérieux traîtres qui en veulent à sa vie et à celle de l''héritier qu''elle porte. Pendant ce temps à Havre Sombre, Jonmarc Vahanian est bien décidé à éviter une guerre entre humains et non-morts, et à venger celle qu''il aime d''un sort tragique. Isolés les uns des autres, les héros des Royaumes de l''Hiver n''ont que quelques jours pour remporter leurs combats. « Tout ce qu''aiment les fans de Fantasy. » SFX Magazine

The untamed frontier is a challenge, a test of character, a proving ground for the soul. It''s a place where pioneers rewrite their future, or end their days...for better or worse. The Weird Wild West blends that western grit with the magical and mysterious unknown that waits beyond the next horizon.

New Pittsburgh in 1898, a crucible of invention and intrigue, the hub of American industry at the height of its steam-driven power. Born from the ashes of devastating fire, flood and earthquake, New Pittsburgh is ruled by the shadow government of The Oligarchy. In the abandoned mine tunnels beneath the city, supernatural creatures hide from the light, emerging to feed in the smoky city known as ''hell with the lid off.'' Jake Desmet and Rick Brand, heirs to the Brand & Desmet Import Company, travel the world to secure treasures and unusual items for the collections of wealthy patrons, accompanied by Jake''s cousin, Veronique ''Nikki'' LeClerque. Smuggling a small package as a favor for a Polish witch should have been easy. But when hired killers come after Jake and a Ripper-style killer leaves the city awash in blood, Jake, Rick and Nikki realize that dark magic, vampire power struggles and industrial sabotage are just a prelude to a bigger plot that threatens New Pittsburgh and the world. Stopping that plot will require every ounce of Jake''s courage, every bit of Rick''s cunning, every scintilla of Nikki''s bravura and all the steampowered innovation imaginable.

From Gail Z. Martin, one of the most exciting authors of fantasy adventure writing “epic fantasy at its best”, comes the fourth and final novel in the epic Ascendant Kingdoms Saga (Aaron Rosenberg). Blaine McFadden and his allies have brought magic back under mortal command and begun to restore order to the beleaguered kingdom of Donderath. Now, new perils and old enemies gather. Foreign invaders, a legendary dark mage and vengeful immortals fight Blaine''s battered forces for control of the continent, and Blaine''s weary army is the only thing standing between a kingdom struggling to rise from the ashes and a descent into fury and darkness. This is the final reckoning. "Epic fantasy as it was meant to be read: gripping, action packed, and larger than life. A delight for any fan of the genre!" —Rachel Aaron on War of Shadows The Ascendant Kingdoms Saga Ice Forged Reign of Ash War of Shadows Shadow and Flam

The stunning third installment in Gail Z. Martin''s breathtaking Ascendant Kingdoms saga — a tale of unpredictable magic, battling warlords, and the lust for vengeance. “Epic fantasy at its best." —Aaron Rosenberg Amidst the shadows, chaos reigns. Blaine "Mick" McFadden managed to partially restore Donderath''s magic, but not without a cost. He and the magic are now bound together, and the power remains dangerous and erratic — draining the life from him with every use. New threats are rising from the wreckage of the battered kingdoms, and warlords both mortal and undead vie for control. Now, Blaine and his unlikely band of convict heroes must find allies amidst seas of enemies, and discover a way to rebind magic to the will of mortals before it destroys him. And time is running out. . . "Epic fantasy as it was meant to be read: gripping, action packed, and larger than life. A delight for any fan of the genre!" —Rachel Aaron The Ascendant Kingdoms Saga Ice Forged Reign of Ash War of Shadows Shadow and Flame

From one of the most exciting writers of fantasy adventure comes the second novel in The Ascendant Kingdoms Saga, a tale of unpredictable magic, battling warlords, and an exile''s quest for vengeance. "A book that will take over readers'' thoughts until long after the final page." —RT Book Reviews Survival is just the beginning. Blaine McFadden endured six long years in the brutal Velant prison colony, exiled for murder. War devastated his homeland of Donderath and destroyed the magic on which the Ascendant Kingdoms relied. Now Blaine and a small group of fellow exiles have returned to a lawless wasteland, where unrestrained magic storms wreak havoc and monsters roam free. Yet, amidst the chaos, rumors persist of a new magic that could restore the kingdoms. But the key lies with a dangerous, ancient ritual and a group of vanished survivors. Now McFadden''s only hope is a small, desperate, quickly rallied army. Together they must make one last stand knowing that if they fail, the civilization of the Ascendant Kingdoms dies with them. The Ascendant Kingdoms Saga Ice Forged Reign of Ash War of Shadows Shadow and Flame

Le royaume de Margolan est en ruines. Martris Drayke, le nouveau roi, doit reconstruire son pays après la bataille, alors qu''une nouvelle guerre s''annonce. De son côté, Jonmarc Vahanian, à présent seigneur du Havre Sombre, est aux prises avec les vayash moru qui remettent en cause son autorité : il n''est qu''un mortel. Comment gagner leur confiance, et à quel prix ?

Le monde du prince Martris Drayke vole en éclats le jour ou son frere assassine leur pere et s’empare du trone. Contraint de fuir, le jeune homme se jure qu’il n’aura de cesse de venger son pere et de retablir son honneur. Alors que les vivants se liguent contre lui, Martris decouvre qu’il pourrait bien etre l’heritier d’un don rare et effrayant, un don qui va le conduire a chercher ses allies... chez les morts ! Une serie captivante ou se melent vengeance, magie et mysteres de l’au-dela. « Tout ce qu’aiment les fans de Fantasy. » Sandy Auden, SFX Magazine

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From one of the most exciting writers of fantasy adventure comes the first novel in The Ascendant Kingdoms Saga, a tale of unpredictable magic, battling warlords, and the lust for vengeance set in the unforgiving frozen wastes at the edge of the world. Condemned as a murderer for killing the man who dishonored his sister, Blaine "Mick" McFadden has spent the last six years exiled in Velant, a penal colony in the frigid northern wastelands. Harsh military discipline and the oppressive magic keep a fragile peace as colonists struggle against a hostile environment. But the supply ships from Dondareth have stopped coming, boding ill for the kingdom that banished the colonists. Now, as the world''s magic runs wild, McFadden and the people of Velant must fight to survive and decide their fate . . . Praise for the Ascendant Kingdoms Saga "Epic fantasy as it was meant to be read: gripping, action packed, and larger than life. A delight for any fan of the genre!" —Rachel Aaron “Epic fantasy at its best." —Aaron Rosenberg "A vivid, engrossing tapestry woven from epic heroism, post apocalypse struggles, perilous magic and darkest fantasy. A distinct and distinctive achievement." —Juliet McKenna "A book that will take over readers'' thoughts until long after the final page." —RT Book Reviews The Ascendant Kingdoms Saga Ice Forged Reign of Ash War of Shadows Shadow and Flame

As redes sociais são as protagonistas da nova internet e o que mais atrai a atenção de todos a este fenômeno é a possibilidade de fazer novos negócios. Contudo, engana-se quem pensa que esse espaço é estritamente dominado pelas grandes empresas que possuem departamentos de marketing estruturados e disponibilizam uma boa quantia do orçamento para investir nas redes sociais. O especialista em marketing Gail Z. Martin mostra como microempresários e profissionais autônomos também podem se valer da internet para alavancar a divulgação de um produto a um baixo custo. 30 dias para arrasar nas mídias sociais ensina a navegar nos principais sites e dominar as ferramentas que cada um deles oferece. Gail Z. Martin traça neste livro o mapa das mídias sociais, a mina da nova internet, e demonstra como empresas e pessoas podem se beneficiar por meio delas para conquistar mais admiradores, clientes, consumidores e até gerar fidelização. A autora propõe um manual de comportamento on-line e um guia dirigido focado em pequenas empresas que atuam em regiões restritas, empresas tradicionais que necessitam de renovação ou novos empreendimentos que precisam melhorar a visibilidade a baixo custo. Ela é direta ao indicar quais os melhores caminhos para que, através de pequenas ações nas mídias sociais, a sua empresa, a sua marca ou seu produto ganhe maior alcance. Aos poucos, é possível perceber que o sucesso na internet é sinônimo de melhores vendas e ótimas parcerias, ajuda a consolidar uma boa posição no mercado e traz vantagens a longo prazo.

In the epic conclusion to the Fallen Kings Cycle, set in the world of The Chronicles of the Necromancer, war has come to the Winter Kingdoms. Summoner-King Tris Drayke takes what remains of his army north for a war he is ill-prepared to fight, as reports from spies confirm Tris''s worst fear. A new threat rises across the sea: a dark summoner who intends to make the most of the Winter Kingdoms'' weakness. In Isencroft, Kiara''s father is assassinated, and she has no choice except to return and claim the crown. But she must leave behind her husband and their infant son to face the dark power that threatens her rule. The Dread will rise. Kings will fall. The Chronicles of the Necromancer The Summoner The Blood King Dark Haven Dark Lady’s Chosen Fallen Kings Cycle The Sworn The Drea

Království Margolan je v troskách. Martris Drayke, nový král, musí zemi opět pozvednout, ale nemá na to čas. Na obzoru se vynořuje nová válka. Jonmarc Vahanian je nyní pánem Temného útočiště a někteří upíři vayash moru se vzpouzejí představě smrtelného vládce. Dokáže si Jonmarc získat jejich důvěru a respekt? Jenže za jakou cenu?

The Sworn is the beginning of a new adventure set in the world of The Chronicles of the Necromancer from one of the most exciting writers of dark fantasy, Gail Z. Martin. After millennia of silence, the legendary Dread are stirring in their burrows – and no one knows what hand wakes them and whom they will serve when they rise. In a country ravaged by civil war, Summoner-King Martris Drayke must attempt to gather an army to meet his kingdom’s next great threat. Meanwhile, as an untested generation of rulers face their first battle, Tris seeks new allies from among the living — and the dead. Now, Drayke turns to the Sworn, a nomadic clan of warriors bound to protect the Dread. But even the mighty Sworn do not know what will happen when the Dread awake. All are certain, though, that war is coming to the Winter Kingdoms. The Chronicles of the Necromancer The Summoner The Blood King Dark Haven Dark Lady’s Chosen Fallen Kings Cycle The Sworn The Dread