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From author Kristen S. Walker comes a young adult steampunk magical girl adventure with fantasy and LGBTQ characters. A clumsy school girl with the magic of a goddess. Mechanical beasts attacking her friends. Can she become a divine warrior and save the floating city? Fifteen-year-old Riwenne is bad at school, chronically late, and lost in a daydream, but she has help from her best friend, Nexita—until the two of them get separated. During the mysterious test on Choosing Day, they both wanted to become priestesses, an important job in the sky city. But only Riwenne became a novice, and Nexita was chosen by the engineers. Now she’s on her own for the first time in her life. When a talking bird tells her that her best friend is under attack, Riwenne faces her worst fear. She must become a divine warrior and save her best friend from mechanical beasts! As she juggles warrior training and priestess duties, Riwenne can’t let herself get distracted. She must recruit other warriors and lead the quest to find out the mystery behind the mechanical beasts, but most of all, she must follow her heart. If she fails, the gods will judge her. Riwenne & the Mechanical Beasts is the first book in a steampunk fantasy series for teens. If you like magical girls, monstrous machines, and high-flying adventures, then you’ll love Kristen S. Walker’s series of guns and gears. Buy it today! Rated PG for mild violence and death. Contains no sex or swearing. LGBTQ+ characters and relationships. Look for the Divine Warriors series: Riwenne & the Mechanical Beasts Riwenne & the Bionic Witches Riwenne & the Airship Gambit Riwenne & the Electrical Prophecy Riwenne & the Ethereal Apparatus Riwenne & the God-killing Machine And also check out these bonus stories: Amena''s Rise to Stardom! The Girl Who Talked to Birds Vilqa''s Gift for the Sea Goddess

Riding high on the success of his critically acclaimed mystery debut, Up Jumped the Devil, and his dazzling second novel, Hidden in Plain View, Blair S. Walker continues the adventures of sleuthing Baltimore newspaperman Darryl Billups. In Don’t Believe Your Lying Eyes, appearances can be deceiving . . . and just as deadly. Every two months for the last seventeen years, the payments for unit number nine at a storage facility in West Baltimore have arrived without fail. After the money orders mysteriously stop, a grisly surprise is found inside the abandoned space: the mummified remains of black socialite Adrienne Hudson. The victim’s husband was none other than Charles Hudson, one of Baltimore’s greatest business leaders, who has since remarried a much younger woman. Adrienne’s disappearance during an apparent robbery in 1984 shocked and saddened the people of Baltimore. Now her murder has reopened old wounds, and cast a shadow of suspicion on a pillar of the community. Into this lurid state of affairs steps Baltimore Herald reporter Darryl Billups, who is set to marry his long-time, live-in girlfriend, Yolanda, and become an instant father to her wonderful four-year old son. Nervous about the upcoming wedding after thirty-three years of bachelorhood, he welcomes any distraction and eagerly throws himself into the sordid case. Yet after receiving sensitive inside information from a contact in the police department, Darryl discovers there’s much more to the story than meets the eye. Maneuvering through a world of lies and deception, privilege and power, Darryl uncovers secrets and bombshells which will lead him to an unlikely suspect–one who will shake the foundations of a proud city . . . and one that just may cost Darryl his life. Seamlessly blending action, romance, comedy, and relentless suspense, Blair S. Walker has written a stunning mystery full of unexpected twists–and featuring a hero fans will delightfully welcome back and new readers will adore. From the Hardcover edition.

When ne''er-do-well Marty marries into the Irish mob, he knows he has to prove his worth to the family. So when his brothers-in-law tap him for a Christmas jewel heist disguised as Santa Claus, he sees his chance. But things spiral out of control at the office party as Marty loses track of his partners-in-crime and scrambles to escape the cops. An absurd case of mistaken identity and holiday hijinks ensues as this loser tries desperately not to end up on the naughty list.

A young priestess sworn to a forbidden goddess. A hard-won treaty to protect her people. But now a new prophecy could destroy their fragile peace. The teen prophet Riwenne has performed many miracles to protect her friends and save her city from the oppressive empire. Now she has a new ally, another nation who declared their independence and helped to defend her city. But when Riwenne shares her religious beliefs, the new prime minister of the neighboring country is reluctant to accept them. His people have been burned by priestesses before—and they executed the old priestesses for their crimes. As Riwenne tries to show her allies the power of magic, a mysterious circus appears in the city. Calling themselves the Scientific Circus, they are spreading a prophecy of their own—that electricity and technology can free humanity from the need for any gods. Their Chief Scientist challenges Riwenne to a contest between science and magic. She may be a divine warrior, but Riwenne can’t fight her way out of this. When violence isn’t the answer and people aren’t impressed by her miracles, she must find a new way to win people to her side. She can’t afford to lose the only allied nation that she has against the empire. Or she will be the next priestess to meet the executioner’s blade. Riwenne & the Electrical Prophecy is the fourth book in a steampunk fantasy series for teens. If you like magical girls, lesbian romance, and high-flying adventures, then you’ll love Kristen S. Walker’s series of guns and gears. Buy it today! Rated PG for mild violence and death. Contains no sex or swearing. LGBTQ+ characters and relationships.

A teen witch in a small town with big problems. 3 books. 4 short stories. 800+ pages of magic and secrets! Teen witch Rosa thought she had the perfect family, but her mother has dark secrets that could rip apart the entire magical community. When Rosa suspects something sinister in her home, she stumbles onto a conspiracy that threatens her family and their hometown. As Rosa and her mother are drawn into the ancient battle between the Seelie and Unseelie Faerie Courts, they must choose sides. There’s no such thing as good and evil when it comes to the capricious Fae. Will they choose to protect their family or their community? Includes: Small Town Witch Witch Hunt Witch Gate Witch Test A Witch''s Halloween Surprise Midwinter Night''s Dream Midsummer Knight The Fae of Calaveras Trilogy includes all three novels and four bonus short stories in an urban fantasy series for teens. If you like teen witches, sarcastic Fae, and family drama, then you’ll love this high-flying adventure from Kristen S. Walker. Buy it now!

Sixty-seven folktales and anecdotes recorded and translated for those seeking an introduction to the Turkish tradition of oral literature.

She let her fugitive mother escape. The Faerie Court will punish her if she doesn’t testify. But the rogue witch still has a card up her sleeve. Teen witch Rosa dug herself into deeper trouble. She made a deal with Unseelie anarchists to get close to her mother, who is hunted for breaking Seelie law. When she found her mother, she let her go. To avoid prosecution for her own mistakes, Rosa must testify at a Faerie Court trial against the anarchists who helped her. Her testimony is the key evidence that will get the Unseelie exiled to the Otherworld—a place that drives people mad. But she’s helpless to prevent the punishment unless there’s a way to end the ancient struggle of Seelie vs. Unseelie. As Rosa keeps her mouth shut, her mother isn’t finished with her tricks. She still plans to open a gate between the worlds that could tip the balance between the two Faerie Courts. If she succeeds, chaos will descend on their small town community—but can Rosa stop her mother a second time? Witch Gate is the final book in an urban fantasy trilogy for teens. If you like teen witches, sarcastic Fae, and family secrets, then you’ll enjoy Kristen S. Walker’s stories of fantasy that takes flight.

A young girl’s already isolated existence is worsened by the emergence of strange abilities. Twelve-year-old Kyra would rather be around animals than talk to the girls at her school. There aren’t many animals in the floating city, so she’s only seen llamas, jaguars, and horses in her books. But there are plenty of birds and she never feels lonely around them. One day she speaks to a bird—and it answers her! Now she can finally make friends who understand her. But when a huge flock of birds tries to follow her into school, everyone panics. Can Kyra figure out what’s going on and stop her new bird friends before someone gets hurt? The Girl Who Talked to Birds is a fairy tale-style story about a side character from the Divine Warriors, a steampunk fantasy series for teens. It takes place before the main books so it can be read as a standalone.

From author Kristen S. Walker comes a young adult urban fantasy academy about witches and clean lesbian romance. A young witch who just wants to be invisible. A beautiful mermaid who doesn’t belong. A secret relationship that threatens the entire academy. Brie only agreed to try the witch academy to make her mother happy. She assumed she would learn Water magic. But when the students were assigned to their Elemental classes, she ended up in Earth. The list of reasons for her to leave the school keeps growing—her roommate is a bully, she doesn’t understand her classes, and everyone judges her for her infamous family name. Then a beautiful mermaid named Gabriella catches her eye at the beach. Merfolk aren’t allowed in Santa Cruz because they’re dangerous killers, but Gabriella is friendly and kind. She agrees to show Water magic to Brie as long as she keeps their meetings a secret. Brie lies to everyone about Gabriella, even when her Fae mentor asks her to investigate merfolk. But when the secret relationship strains her friendships, tanks her grades, and threatens her position at the academy, Brie learns that love comes at a high price. She must choose between her first love and her magical school—or lose everything. The Reluctant Witch is the first book in a YA urban fantasy academy series. It features the daughter of Rosa from the Fae of Calaveras trilogy, but it takes place twenty years after the original series and does not require prior reading. If you like teen witches, magical schools, and introverts who have to overcome their wish to be left alone, you’ll enjoy Kristen S. Walker’s latest novel. Buy today! Rated PG-13 for mild profanity and sexual references. LGBTQ characters and relationships. Look for the Santa Cruz Witch Academy series: Third Generation Witch: Applications The Reluctant Witch: Year One The Salty Witch: Summer School The Daring Witch: Year Two

Astonishing Grace traces the transformation of an eager learner into a sensitive, incarnational mentor of emerging national leaders. Ed''s observant and analytical mind, coupled with his Biblical insights, gave him the tools to grow and be effective. How these circumstances were used of God to shape his missiology and strategy is a story leaders today can profit from. -J. Allen Thompson, PhD International Church Planting Center Astonishing Grace is the story of the evolvement of evangelicalism in Haiti from the ''30s to the present. Ed Walker has definitely played a major role along the way. -Raymond A. Joseph Haitis US Ambassador (retired) From humble birth to ''finishing well,'' Ed quietly presents the story of the way the Lord met him throughout his life-as student, husband, father, pastor, missionary, educator, broadcaster, administrator, and advisor to dictators and government officials. This will be a classic read for missionaries and missions committees, as well as for pastors, church, and ministry leaders, and theology students. -Paul R. Gilchrist, PhD Former Stated Clerk, PCA, General Assembly A founder of World Reformed Fellowship This autobiography is not just for those who follow the missions'' path Ed followed. For those of us whose mission experience is lived out in the marketplace, Ed''s journey in missions is still one we can share. And as we learn from him, we will better serve the Savior he inspires us to love and serve. -Antony Bell President and CEO of Leader Development Inc. Author of Great Leadership Ed''s spheres of influence include biblically-derived and contextually-informed missionary strategy, biblical and theological education, leadership multiplication, broadcasting, social transformation, politics, and diplomacy. -Ralph E. Enlow Jr. President of the Association for Biblical Higher Education Author of The Leader''s Palette: Seven Primary Colors

A teen girl chosen to wield the power of a goddess. Flying cities falling from the sky. Can she find out why the machines are failing and fix them in time to save everyone? The teenage prophet Riwenne performed a miracle when she saved her flying city from crashing into the ocean. But no one alive knows how the cities became airborne hundreds of years ago. The high priestess tried to create her own flying city and put a barren rock in the sky, too high for anyone to live on… and now it’s falling. All the imperial sky cities are falling. The Synthetic Ethereal Apparatus that holds up each capital is failing. If they crash, thousands of homes and businesses will be destroyed. Massive devastation could ruin her enemy’s territory but at the cost of innocent lives. To save the floating cities, Riwenne will need more power than she’s ever used before. She must find the secret of the Ethereal Apparatus and how to repair it. She’ll need new allies: the planetary warriors who refused to join her once already. But it also means working with her enemies in the Empire who tried to kill her. She can’t stand by and let their people die. If they don’t work together, their world will never be the same. Riwenne & the Ethereal Apparatus is the fifth book in a steampunk fantasy series for teens. If you like magical girls, lesbian romance, and high-flying adventures, then you’ll love Kristen S. Walker’s series of guns and gears.

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Spanning both the history and future of knee replacement, this unique book recounts how artificial knees have reached the stage they are today, and whether their performance can be further improved. The author, who has been designing artificial knees for 50 years, starts the story in the late 1960’s with the early pioneers; during the 1970’s, the principles for successful artificial knees were established. While many different types were designed, a small number have become by far the most widely utilized. Yet other types of designs, so far little used, along with new materials and the application of computer-assisted surgery, could result in significant advancements in the treatment of knee arthritis. Each chapter provides a detailed description of the origins of the ideas and principles and their rationale, followed by the latest information and evidence. The book begins with an overview of the history and background of the artificial knee, in terms of design and implementation and the thought leaders involved. Fixation, biomechanics, and the types of designs are discussed in detail, both what has worked and what has not, and why. Instrumentation, testing and tribology, and functional evaluation methods are also covered. The book concludes with a look toward the future possibilities for the field of artificial knees. An illustrated glossary of terms, is included for quick reference. The Artificial Knee: An Ongoing Evolution will appeal to orthopedic surgeons and researchers, medical academics and orthopedic companies, and to those with a general interest in artificial knees.

When June Fletcher assigns Alex Dawson and Ben Grauman to facing desks, productivity plummets for the entire seventeenth floor, jeopardizing her position. She can’t move either of them, so she must find a way to end their squabbling.

The champion of the sea goddess must lead the holiday ritual to thank the sea. But if they can’t even read the words, how can Vilqa find the perfect gift? Vilqa got the opportunity of a lifetime to serve the sea goddess, Sawycha. But being a Divine Warrior comes with lots of responsibilities, and Vilqa is struggling to keep up. They’re still learning how to read, and their leader, Riwenne, wrote down the ritual instructions with very messy handwriting. Vilqa needs help to decipher the ritual and figure out the right gift to show gratitude on Winter Solstice, the holiday for the sea. Vilqa only has one day to prepare and avoid total humiliation. “Vilqa’s Gift for the Sea Goddess” is a holiday short story in the Divine Warriors, a steampunk fantasy series for teens. It’s set a few months after the events of book three, but it can be enjoyed as a stand-alone. Vilqa is a non-binary individual who uses they/them pronouns. Look for the Divine Warriors series: Riwenne & the Mechanical Beasts Riwenne & the Bionic Witches Riwenne & the Airship Gambit Riwenne & the Electrical Prophecy (April 2020) And also check out these bonus stories: Amena’s Rise to Stardom! The Girl Who Talked to Birds Vilqa’s Gift for the Sea Goddess

Betrayed by her sister. Hunted by the empire. She gave up her normal life to become a divine warrior—then she lost the magic she needs to survive. Riwenne escaped the capital in the sky with her life and most of her friends, but one loss haunts her. Her sister, Nexita, betrayed them all. Now Riwenne’s out of magic, and nowhere is safe for the divine warriors. Defying the Empire put a price on their heads. With nothing but an airship and a few gods on their side, they need a new way to fight back! When she learns that their enemy, the sun goddess, is arming bionic witches with blood magic, Riwenne can’t ignore her mission to save the innocent. The only magic that can stop the sun is the moon goddess. But the moon goddess was banished, her name is forbidden. Riwenne must search for ancient clues to free the moon. As she struggles to regain her magic and find her place in the team, Riwenne is tempted to give up the fight. But nothing can ever be the same again. Sooner or later, she’ll have to face the one person she dreads—and this time, the fight is to the death. Can she kill to save the people she loves? Riwenne & the Bionic Witches is the second book in a steampunk fantasy series for teens. If you like magical girls, giant airships, and fast-paced adventure, then you’ll enjoy Kristen S. Walker’s series of guns and gears. Buy it today! Rated PG for mild violence and death. Contains no sex or swearing. LGBTQ+ characters and relationships.

Fae and vampires are mortal enemies. From author Kristen S. Walker comes a young adult paranormal romance for fans of Crave by Tracy Wolff and Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr. Heather is a human girl raised by vampire parents so they can turn her on her eighteenth birthday. But while she is mortal, they keep her under strict rules. She longs to learn more about the world, especially the magical community she will join someday. Her first taste of freedom comes with tragic consequences. To keep her safe from the vicious Unseelie, Heather’s parents move her across the country to a little town deep in the woods of northern California. In Madrone, Heather feels more isolated than ever—until she attends Crowther Private Academy for Magical Students and meets the boy of her dreams. Despite the warnings, Heather falls in love with a faerie prince named Glen. Their romance is doomed from the start: he’s already betrothed to a faerie princess, and she is scheduled to die in less than a year. But with Glen, she feels like a normal human girl for the first time in her life. Neither of them can deny the strong pull for the other. How will she choose between her heart and the immortality that awaits her? Vampires of Calaveras is a young adult paranormal romance trilogy in the Witches of California world, which also includes Small Town Witch and the Santa Cruz Witch Academy series. There are familiar characters and settings from other books, but it can be read on its own. If you love forbidden romance, vampires, small towns, and Fae, then try Vampires’ Daughter!

This issue, we begin the second volume of Ed Glasby’s monumental fantasy trilogy with The Dark Pilgrimage, plus we have a complete science fiction novel by Nelson S. Bond and a complete classic mystery novel by Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood, adapted from their play by acclaimed author Stephen Vincent Benét. On the mystery short story end of things, Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken has an original from Tom Larsen, and Acquiring Editor Barb Goffman has a Thanksgiving tale by Joseph S. Walker that’s perfect for the holiday. We also have a great original tale by Vy Kava. For the fantasy & science fiction readers, we have an original fairy tale-inspired story by Maureen Bowden, plus a dark fantasy classic by John S. Glasby, plus a science fiction survival-in-space classic by E.C. Tubb. Here’s the complete lineup— NOVELS The Bat, by Mary Roberts Rinehart, Avery Hopwood, and Stephen Vincent Benét A killer stalks a mansion, cloaked in darkness. Can a sharp-witted woman unmask The Bat? When Freemen Shall Stand, by Nelson S. Bond A Nazi spy disrupts a war-ending chemical experiment. Centuries later, the survivors awaken…. SERIAL NOVEL The Dark Pilgrimage, by Edmund Glasby (part 1 of 2) Beginning the second volume in The Apocalypses of Brother Santiago. SOLVE-IT-YOURSELF MYSTERY “The Campground Caper,” by Hal Charles An aging teen idol is assaulted backstage during intermission. Can you solve the case before the detective? SHORT STORIES “The Other Brother,” by Tom Larsen [Michael Bracken Presents] A botched smuggling operation. A missing brother who knows too much. Can Wilson Salinas uncover the truth before the shadows close in for good? “Dinner with the King,” by Joseph S. Walker [Barb Goffman Presents] A cunning pickpocket, a tough-as-nails detective chasing counterfeiters, and Thanksgiving dinner! “The Badge and the Interpreter,” by Vy Kava An interpreter faces murder, secrets, and impossible choices. Can she survive the truth? “Edna Lowry’s Legacy,” by Maureen Bowden Earth is dying, and humanity’s time is running out. Sean Lowry’s family carries a legacy that may be their only chance to survive. “Something About Gargoyles,” by John S. Glasby A man is dying without any medical explanation. Can the secret to his illness be found in the shadowy feud with a local stonemason? “Emergency Call,” by E.C. Tubb A spaceship loses critical oxygen mid-journey. Survival demands impossible choices...

This issue, we have the second of the long-running Dutch series featuring the adventures of Lord Lister (Alias Raffles), as the Robin Hood of England tangles with a jeweler who likes to cheat his customers with fake diamonds and pearls. (This is a new translation and its first appearance in English. We have more coming up.) Plus we have original mysteries by Tom Larsen (thanks to Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken), Joseph S. Walker (thanks to Acquiring Editor Barb Goffman), and K M Rockwood. Plus, of course, a solve-it-yourself puzzler from Hal Charles. On the science fiction side of things, we have another great lineup, with tales by Stephen Marlow, Henry Slesar, Edmond Hamilton, Frank Belknap Long, and a writer best known for his mysteries, Donald E. Westlake. Enjoy! Here’s the complete lineup— Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure: “El Cazador (The Hunter),” by Tom Larsen [Michael Bracken Presents short story] “New Sheriff in Town,” Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery] “Sunrise at the Moonshine Palace,” by Joseph S. Walker [Barb Goffman Presents short story] “Flippin’ Flapjacks,” by K M Rockwood [short story] “The Punishment of the Jewel Forger,” by Kurt Matull and Theo Blakensee [novelet, Lord Lister (Alias Raffles) #2] Science Fiction & Fantasy: “The Passionate Pitchman,” by Stephen Marlow [short story] “My Robot,” by Henry Slesar [short story] “The Life-Masters,” by Edmond Hamilton [short story] “The Red Fetish,” by Frank Belknap Long [short story] “Meteor Strike!” by Donald E. Westlake [short story]

"A lucid introduction to the basics of quantum physics for the lay reader, showing how much the scientific understanding of reality has changed in the last century and how important this science is to technology, the economy, and modern life" --

From author Kristen S. Walker comes a young adult urban fantasy about family and coming of age. She wanted her freedom. Her mother wanted to keep her safe. But if her mother is the more powerful witch, how can Rosa ever break free? Teen witch Rosa thought she had a happy family. But after her mother convinces her that sixteen is too young to start dating, she’s not so sure. Why does Mom win every argument when Rosa fights for her independence? Why do her father and sister listen to Mom’s opinions on everything? Maybe they give up too easily, or there’s something more sinister at work. As she investigates her own house, Rosa finds hidden spells everywhere, each one with creepy powers. Her mother sees nothing wrong with invading their privacy, from tracking their movements to reading private diaries. That’s dangerous when Rosa has a secret she’s afraid to tell—she’s bisexual. But when Rosa tries to confront her mother, her own mind betrays her. To break the spells, Rosa will need help from her friends, both magical and human, along with her strange Fae mentor. But if she learns the truth, will her mother’s dark secrets tear her family apart? Small Town Witch is the first book in an urban fantasy series for teens. If you like teen witches, sarcastic Fae, and family drama, then you’ll enjoy Kristen S. Walker’s stories of fantasy that takes flight. Rated PG for mild violence. Contains no sex or swearing. LGBTQ characters.

Black Cat Weekly #102 has quite an eclectic lineup. We have modern mystery tales by Joseph S. Walker and Marc Lecard (thanks to Acquiring Editors Michael Bracken and Barb Goffman. A parody of Harlan Ellison’s work from Larry Tritten. Noir from Bruno Fischer. A story featuring traditional British detective Sexton Blake from Hal Meredith. Classic sci-fi by Lester del Rey. And let’s not forget our solve-it-yourself puzzler from Hal Charles. We also have more than a few stories by famous authors that appeared outside of the genre for which they are most famous. This time it’s mystery writer Evan Hunter, plus horror writers Joseph Payne Brennan and H.P. Lovecraft, all with science fiction stories. Lovecraft’s first appeared as a 3-part serial in Astounding Stories. How did Lovecraft’s work manage to appear in Astounding? For a brief time, he had an agent—who made the sale for him to a market that paid significantly more than Weird Tales. Surely Lovecraft never would have submitted to Astounding on his own. And never mind that it really is a science fiction story, though there are cosmic horrors as well. Literary quality sold it. And so Lovecraft became a science fiction pulp writer! Evan Hunter—slumming in the science fiction field—sold his story to Science Fiction Quarterly—a respectable market, if not in the top tier. Brennan’s tale appeared as an original in his 1963 collection, Scream at Midnight. Here’s the complete lineup: Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure: "Making the Bad Guys Nervous," by Joseph S. Walker [Michael Bracken Presents short story] "Things That Go Bump," by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery] "Teardown," by Marc Lecard [Barb Goffman Presents short story] "Py Ponk," by Hal Meredith [Sexton Blake series, short story] "Stop Him!," by Bruno Fischer Science Fiction & Fantasy: "Painbird, Painbird, Fly Away Home," by Larry Tritten "Operation Distress," by Lester Del Rey "The Dump," by by Joseph Payne Brennan "Reaching for the Moon," by Evan Hunter At the Mountains of Madness, by H. P. Lovecraft [novel]

When a deadly plague threatens Korinna’s home and the duke won’t come to her aid, what will she sacrifice to save her people? Korinna is the daughter of the duke’s mistress. She and her mother were sent to a farming estate in the country to avoid political complications for her father. Her mother hopes that someday, the duke will bring them to the capital and marry her at last, but he keeps putting them off with excuses. But he has his own plans to arrange a marriage for Korinna when she comes of age. When a magical plague threatens the countryside and her mother’s life, Korinna takes up the responsibilities of leading the estate. She begs the duke for help, but none comes, leaving her with difficult choices to save her mother and her people. She must sacrifice many things to survive: the safety of her childhood friend who is now a handsome squire in her guard, her mother’s most cherished possessions, maybe even her own life. Being the duke’s daughter won’t be enough to save her now. Can she find the strength to be something more? This novella is a prequel to A Flight of Marewings. It can be read as a standalone or an introduction to the Wyld Magic series.

Marewings: part horse, part demon, all monster. Only the bravest riders dare to catch and tame them, and most die in the attempt. Not the best choice for a young woman who only knows how to run a farm. But Korinna is running out of options. Her father, the duke of Kyratia City, danced himself to death in a strange madness. He wanted her to marry his warlord, Galenos, and inherit his titles. But the power-hungry Council seized control of the city and left her with nothing. Her father’s ghost haunts her, demanding more. The duke’s mage warns that the dancing madness is spreading while the usurping Council does nothing. Galenos promises to take the city back by force, but then he won’t need Korinna. She’s not strong enough to fight alongside him—unless she becomes a marewing rider. One chance to catch a marewing and learn to fly. Or her father’s spirit could haunt her forever. Keywords: female warrior, epic fantasy series, high fantasy, noblebright, strong female protagonist, strong female character, mage, magic, clean romance, arrange marriage, new adult

A teen girl has become a prophet of legend. Now she faces her greatest challenge: killing the sun goddess who oppresses her people. Riwenne has performed countless miracles and saved hundreds of thousands with her powerful magic. With the aid of the moon goddess, she has turned back time and reversed death. The empire is falling apart and its people are looking to the rebels for help. For the first time in centuries, there is hope of a better future. She’s ready to end the violence and find peace. But her greatest enemy, the sun goddess Chysa, isn’t going down without a fight. She transforms the empress into a demigod who can bring death and destruction on a scale they''ve never seen before. And together, they make a machine that can kill gods. To stop the sun goddess once and for all, Riwenne must get her hands dirty again. This time, the evil goddess won’t stop at imprisoning her rival gods. The sun and the moon goddesses are locked in a battle to the death. Riwenne''s friends aren''t strong enough, so she''ll need the help of her own rivals. Time for her to fulfill her destiny and kill a god. Riwenne & the God-Killing Machine is the final book in a steampunk fantasy series for teens. If you like magical girls, lesbian romance, and clashes of the gods, then you’ll love Kristen S. Walker’s series of guns and gears. Preorder it today!

Widowed mom shatters notions of how trailblazing CEOs look and act If Crazy Rich Asians and a Greek tragedy had a literary offspring, it would be the spitting image of Why Should Guys Have All the Fun? The true story of resolute immigration lawyer and activist Loida Lewis, Why Should Guys Have All the Fun? begins with Loida’s adventure-packed Philippine upbringing. A torrid love affair with brilliant, irascible financier Reginald Lewis follows, as does regal living in Manhattan and Paris, and gut-wrenching loss, all before Loida shockingly commandeers a multibillion-dollar, multinational conglomerate and leads it with aplomb. You’ll learn how she dealt with her husband''s untimely death at the age of 50 and how she managed to raise two independent daughters even as she shepherded a multinational corporation to record earnings. Readers will also find: Explorations of how the author overcame her severe depression after the loss of her beloved husband Discussions of how faith and perseverance helped Loida overcome the myriad challenges and obstacles in her path How the author, a Filipina-American woman, navigated a business world dominated by hard-charging white males A fascinating and engaging memoir from one of America''s leading female executives, Why Should Guys Have All the Fun? is an inspiring and uplifting true story of how an ordinary person can rise to achieve extraordinary things.

Our 93rd issue has a ton (we weighed it!) of great fiction, starting with an original crime story from John M. Floyd. John remains one of our most popular authors, and this one comes courtesy of Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken. We also have a great mystery tale by Joseph S. Walker, thanks to Acquiring Editor Barb Goffman. Plus a Jack the Ripper tale from Adrian Cole. And mystery classics from James Holding and Dick Donovan—in Donovan’s case, a complete short story collection. Of course, we also have a solve-it-yourself mystery from Hal Charles. On the more fantastic side of things, you will also find Adrian Cole’s Jack the Ripper story. Plus a pair of classic novels from Jack Williamson (future war against the robots) and George O. Smith (a time travel classic), plus a scientific zombie (using the old term, “jumbee”) tale from Wallace West. Quite a varied selection this time! Here’s the complete lineup: Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure: “High Noon in the Big Country,” by John M. Floyd [Michael Bracken Presents short story] “The Case of the Patriotic Pilferage,” by Hal Charles “Mercy,” by Joseph S. Walker [Barb Goffman Presents short story] “The Consultant,” by James Holding [short story] Riddles Read, by Dick Donovan [short story collection] “In the Wake of the Autumn Storm,” by Adrian Cole [short story] Science Fiction & Fantasy: “In the Wake of the Autumn Storm,” by Adrian Cole [short story] “The Belt,” by Wallace West [short story] The World-Mover, by George O. Smith [novel] After World’s End, by Jack Williamson [novel]

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This issue, we have four original tales to entertain you—mysteries by Eve Fisher (thanks to Acquiring Editor Michael Bracken) and Joseph S. Walker (thanks to Acquiring Editor Barb Goffman)—and science fiction by Janice Law and Alan J. Wahnefried. Three stories are Christmas-themed, and the holiday comes up in passing in a few other stories as well. Plus we have classics by Robert Silverberg, Ron Goulart, Evelyn E. Smith, ,and Sir Anthony Quiller-Couch, plus a solve-it-yourself puzzler from Hal Charles. Great fun! Here’s the complete lineup: Mysteries / Suspense / Adventure: “The Four Directions,” by Eve Fisher [Michael Bracken Presents short story] “A Christmas Surprise,” by Hal Charles [Solve-It-Yourself Mystery] “A Right Jolly Old Elf,” by Joseph S. Walker [Barb Goffman Presents short story] “My Christmas Burglary,” by Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch [novelet] ufeffScience Fiction & Fantasy: “The Argo,” by Janice Law [short story] “Garrison Is Dead,” by Alan J. Wahnefried [short story] “The Yes Men of Venus,” by Ron Goulart [short story] “Mr. Replogle’s Dream,” by Evelyn E. Smith [short story] “There Was an Old Woman—,” by Robert Silverberg [short story]

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