Tara, a 12-year-old living in our modern world, is haunted by strange whispers from the past. Visions of an ancient darkness threaten to break through, and her secretive father Vikram is the only one who understands. Together, they embark on a thrilling adventure to unravel the secrets of their family's past and fight the shadows that threaten to engulf the world. As Tara delves deeper, she discovers a hidden legacy that connects her to a forgotten battle against evil. Ancient symbols, hidden archives, and forgotten legends become their weapons as they unlock the truth about their power and destiny. Their journey strengthens the bond between Tara and her father, who reveals his past battles with the darkness. Each step brings them closer to understanding the enemy's plan but also throws them into the face of fearsome creatures and chilling truths. With courage and resourcefulness, Tara and Vikram face a showdown that could decide the fate of their world. Will they be able to defeat the ancient darkness and protect the future? This story is perfect for young adults who love fantasy, mystery, and adventure. It explores themes of family legacy, confronting the past, and finding strength in unity. Join Tara on her journey and discover the truth about the Whispers of Shadow and how she becomes from Shadow to Star fire

Tracing Bommi’s Shadow is a gripping tale of love, loss, and the relentless pursuit of truth. Set against the backdrop of a small, tight-knit community, the story follows Bommi, a woman shrouded in mystery, whose sudden disappearance leaves more questions than answers. As those close to her begin to unravel the secrets she left behind, they must confront their own buried truths and pasts. Told through multiple perspectives, Tracing Bommi’s Shadow explores the complex dynamics of human relationships, the consequences of deception, and the lengths one will go to uncover the truth. Rich with suspense and emotional depth, this novel is perfect for readers who love heart-pounding mysteries, well-developed characters, and thought-provoking themes. With unexpected twists and a narrative that pulls you in from the first page, Tracing Bommi’s Shadow will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew—until the final, stunning revelation.

You can only teach your shadow one trick . . . Adlai Bringer remembers going to the desert market with her father: The colorful tents, the wink of gold, and her father’s shadow, black as night, as it moved of its own accord and stole whatever trinket she wanted. He called it the Shadow Game. After her father disappears, Adlai keeps going back to the market determined to find some trace of him and stealing what she can with her shadow. Until one day she picks the wrong mark—someone who knows her little trick and tries to take her shadow for himself. Everything Adlai thought she knew about her shadow is turned upside down, and her father’s disappearance takes on a new light as she’s forced to flee the city or risk being hunted. From the desert to the shadow world to even more unlikely places, Adlai knows one thing for certain: her shadow is a gift worth killing for. For readers who enjoy Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal, The City of Brass by S. A. Chakraborty and Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett.

When an ancestor saddles them with the responsibility to purge Australia of a demon threatening to wipe our humanity with black flames, fraternal siblings Amber and Michael Hauksby lay their lives on the line. As the world crumbles around them into chaos, and ancient marsupials wreack havoc in their hometown, they must journey into the treacherous wild lands of the outback to extinguish the black flames that loom on the horizon. First, Amber must seek the counsel of a mysterious being, who calls himself the light spirit.

When Mackenzie Harper moves from Texas to New York City for college, she meets a handsome, mysterious boy in a garden and is instantly drawn to him. Their connection is undeniable, and romance soon blooms, but soon her world gets turned upside down when she learns the truth about him. “Luke” is no innocent college boy; he is actually the devil himself, Lucifer, and he is capable of committing terrible acts. Even though his power over her becomes stronger and more toxic every day, Mackenzie is afraid she will do anything – maybe even give up being human – to stay by his side. This supernatural urban fantasy takes a hard look at how love can not only mess with our minds, but even tamper with our souls.

The Shadow Witch A wonderful story that takes place inside a fireplace. Fanciful and descriptive. Long ago, in the Land of Shadows, lived the Shadow Witch, the one beautiful and loving creature in all that dim and darksome land that lies away from the Land of Fire, and between it and the Chimney Back. Close to her domain is the great Plain of Ash, where the giant, Curling Smoke, rises, where the crafty Ash Goblin lurks, where the boisterous Wind in the Chimney swoops down from out the Chimney Mouth. Here, I will tell you the story of how the Shadow Witch came to leave that grim land with its evil fairies, and why it is that she now dances with happiness amid the good fairies of the Fire, in the Land of Glowing Embers.

At last, Catwin and Miriel have chosen their own path, escaping the Court and its machinations, and fleeing to the Norstrung Provinces, to aid the rebellion. As they shed the masks and deceptions of their former life, however, both must face the fact that the same dark forces they fled are at work even in the furthest reaches of Heddred. But it is not only avarice and hatred that endanger them-the prophecy made at Catwin's birth is slowly but surely coming true, and betrayal has followed her in her escape from the court. As the shadows of war and rebellion mass, Catwin must face the fact that if she wishes to be true to herself and her alliance with Miriel, it may be she who bears the cost of saving her kingdom...

This collection bundles all seven romantic suspense titles in Dee Henderson’s best-selling O’Malley series into one e-book for a great value! Introducing the O’Malleys, an inspirational group of seven, all abandoned or orphaned as teens, who have made the choice to become a loyal and committed family. They have chosen their own surname, O’Malley, and have stood by each other through moments of joy and heartache. Their stories are told in CBA best-selling, inspirational romantic suspense novels that rock your heart and restore strength and hope to your spirit. Danger in the Shadows (prequel): Sara is terrified. She’s doing the one thing she cannot afford to do: fall in love with former pro-football player Adam Black, a man everyone knows. Sara’s been hidden away in the witness protection program, her safety dependent on staying invisible—and loving Adam could get her killed! #1 The Negotiator FBI agent Dave Richman from Danger in the Shadows is back. He’s about to meet Kate O’Malley, and his life will never be the same. She’s a hostage negotiator. He protects people. He’s about to find out that falling in love with a hostage negotiator is one thing, but keeping her safe is another! #2 The Guardian A federal judge has been murdered. There is only one witness, and an assassin wants her dead. U.S. Marshall Marcus O’Malley thought he knew the risks of the assignment . . . but he was wrong. #3 The Truth Seeker Women are turning up dead, and Lisa O’Malley has a habit of walking into crime scenes, curious. She’s a forensic pathologist, and mysteries are her domain. U.S. marshall Quinn Diamond has found loving her is easier than keeping her safe. Lisa’s found the killer, and now she’s missing too. #4 The Protector Jack O’Malley is a fireman who is fearless when it comes to facing an inferno. But when an arsonist begins targeting his district, his shift, his friends, Jack faces the ultimate challenge: protecting the lady who saw the arsonist before she pays an even higher price. #5 The Healer Rachel O’Malley works disasters for a living. Her specialty? Helping children through trauma. When a school shooting rips through her community, she finds herself dealing with more than just grief among the children she is trying to help. One of them saw the shooting, and the gun is still missing. #6 The Rescuer Stephen O’Malley is a paramedic who has been rescuing people all his life. His friend Meghan is in trouble: Stolen jewels are turning up in interesting places, and she’s in the middle of it. Stephen is about to run into a night he will never forget—a kidnapping, a tornado, and a race to rescue the woman he loves.

When Shadow received a message that Shylar needed his aid, the master thief and his three companions, Allerum - now an elf swordsman but once a twentieth century American soldier - and the two Dragonmages, Silme and Astryd, immediately set out for Shadow's hometown of Cullinsberg. For Shylar, town madam and high in the thieves' underground, was all the family Shadow had. But Cullinsberg was an armed trap waiting to close on the four adventurers. For they had slain the Chaos Dragon, and in so doing unleashed a force of pure Chaos, a force which then bonded with the single greatest surviving Dragonmage. Driven by Chaos-induced madness, this master of powers far beyond those of Silme and Astryd would now use anyone and any means to take his deadly revenge on those four warriors of Law.