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Clowders by Vanessa Morgan
Clervaux, Luxembourg. This secluded, picturesque town in the middle of Europe is home to more cats than people. For years, tourists have flocked to this place – also known as “cat haven” – to meet the cats and buy cat-related souvenirs.When Aidan, Jess and their five-year-old daughter, Eleonore, move from America to Clervaux, it seems as if they’ve arrived in paradise. It soon becomes evident, though, that the inhabitants’ adoration of their cats is unhealthy. According to a local legend, each time a cat dies, nine human lives are taken as a punishment. To tourists, these tales are supernatural folklore, created to frighten children on cold winter nights. But for the inhabitants of Clervaux, the danger is horrifyingly real.Initially, Aidan and Jess regard this as local superstition, but when Jess runs over a cat after a night on the town, people start dying, one by one, and each time it happens, a clowder of cats can be seen roaming the premises.Are they falling victim to the collective paranoia infecting the entire town? Or is something unspeakably evil waiting for them?Their move to Europe may just have been the worst decision they ever made.
The Vampire Mariki by Joseph Howard
Against a malevolent vampire, a daring prince named Mariki sets out on a thrilling quest to safeguard his kingdom in the ancient kingdom of Kemet. But that’s not all – for Mariki, his challenges are twofold. As he delves deeper into this perilous journey, Mariki uncovers long-hidden family secrets that shake his very foundation, as well as the perilous power grab of his stepfather and wicked stepbrother. And here’s the twist – Mariki is no ordinary mortal. As a vampire, he soon discovers he is unique, destined to traverse the ages, interacting with cultures across the globe.
Joined by his maker, a wise mentor, and a fiercely loyal protector, Mariki sets off on an extraordinary odyssey, where loss, pain, and heartache test his resilience at every turn. In the midst of these trials, he unearths profound discoveries and experiences a tapestry of emotions, including electrifying thrills of adventure, tender warmth of romance, and even moments of lighthearted comedy.
In this enthralling tale, shadows lurk around every corner, and enigmatic mysteries shroud Mariki’s path. With each twist and turn, the story keeps readers on edge and craving more, blending fantasy, horror, and suspense. Every twist and turn keeps readers on the edge of their seats, eager for more to come. With his quest to uncover the secrets of his lineage and confront the forces of darkness that threaten his beloved kingdom, Mariki embarks on a grand adventure through the ages. Take part in a breathtaking adventure that explores human nature and reveals a world you never knew existed.
His Grey Eyes by Laurel Black
My pulse pounded against my eardrums. My mind short-circuited. I could feel the adrenaline pouring into my veins. I didn’t check to see if the door was still closed, if anyone was peering in. No, my normal cautiousness didn’t occur to me that day. I guess, if anything, I was supposed to push him away, to say how inappropriate this was, to suspect that he was only using my affection for something more devious.
Instead, I wrapped my arms around his waist, and pulled him closer. I heard a small squeak escape from his lips, and while I felt him stiffen, eventually, he placed his arms around my neck, and clung to me.
Something overcame me then. I yanked his head back, pushing my tongue into the caverns of his mouth. I could hear those subtle whimpers bubbling up from the surface of his lips, so I pressed harder, no longer caring what he thought of me.
Children of Dust by Mary Hallberg
A camping trip. A weekend in the woods. And a clan of the bloodthirsty undead.
16-year-old Tinleigh Brown just wants a fun weekend camping with her friends. Upon their arrival, Simon, the handsome son of the campground’s co-owner, tells them the story of the Children of Dust — a family of vampires that have lived in the area for over a hundred years. At first, Tinleigh and her friends just laugh it off. Who believes in vampires anymore?
But then Tinleigh hears rustling in the woods, has dreams about summoning corpses and wakes up with strange puncture marks on her neck. Are these just bug bites, as Simon and the staff insist? Or are these woods really haunted by the undead? If the Children are real…they might not let Tinleigh and her friends leave unscathed.
Equal parts suspenseful and romantic, Children of Dust will satisfy fans of Anne Rice and Stephenie Meyer alike.
The Girl with Three Eyes by Ana Smocvin
Amy is an unusual girl, she was born with three eyes. But her parents, just like her entourage, can’t accept her hideous feature. One day, however, she realizes that this is rather a blessing than a curse. Her third eye helps her see more than others, she discovers she has supernatural abilities. Will she be able to handle her gift? Would people accept and love her?
Wergild: A Heartwarming Tale of Coldblooded Vengeance by Boris L. Slocum
Tormented, robbed, and murdered by their Gheet neighbors, the Surrey folk of the County of Blenheim are a battered and cowed people in their own land. It’s what happens when you lose a war. Deirdre is just a Surrey farm-girl, but when the Gheet murder those she holds most dear, she refuses to sit around and wait for her own slaughter. She wants justice, she wants vengeance, she wants blood, and she’s willing to do anything to get it, even if that means selling her soul to the fiend, a dark and malevolent creature that lurks in the far-off barrow in the blackest woods of the forest. One way or the other, she’ll have her vengeance.
Zombies in Saudi Arabia by Andy Ibrahim
The sound of a civil defense siren blares in an Eastern Saudi Arabian city, and sisters Sara and Malak awaken to a terrifying new world. After days of strange, foreboding behavior from animals, the girls find themselves in a nightmare, separated from their parents. They join with their best friends, May and Reama, and all four girls band together to try and find their families as the city around them falls into chaos as the undead rise and attack the living.
While the girls try to avoid formidable zombies made unpredictably more aggressive by the Arabian sun than any in fiction, they are joined by Rakan, Sara’s coworker, and his cousin. The group quickly discovers that suspicion between them causes friction. Still, they push on, hoping to survive long enough to meet their families in a safe zone. To make matters worse, some members of the group exhibit strange behavior and others are not who they seem.
As the girls battle to survive, they also fight to keep their sense of self as young Saudi women in all the different identities they represent.
Will the girls be able to maintain their identities and their trust in themselves despite their struggle for survival? Can the group stay together long enough to reach a safe zone? Will the girls’ suspicions prove to true or end up ruining their only chances to find their parents?
The Killer of Art by Sviatoslav Kozachenko
The young writer Vitaliy Svitlychnyi wakes up in the coffin in the mysterious house of the master of illusions – Lysander. Under the rules of the bloody game, all guests invited to the house should die one after the other. Rescuing himself and the lives of his new friends, Vitaliy tries to unravel the riddle of the damned to an unbearable death. About the illusion of light and shadows at play, about the scenes of forgotten manuscripts that have the ability to revive and embody reality, about the price of talent and fame – read in the thriller of Sviatoslav Kozachenko “The Killer of Art.”
Invaded by TJ Clark
The NASA-confirmed sighting of a group of UFOs above the Los Angeles skies made international headlines, but when Tabitha Mayfield shares the details of her own terrifying encounter and resulting arm injury with her fiancé and coworkers, she is met with skepticism and brushed off as dramatic. She can’t shake the fear an alien life form is implanted in her forearm and soon becomes immersed in a battle to not only rid herself of it, but to protect her loved ones, her career, and most importantly, her sanity. The impossible choices Tabitha is forced to make will forever impact the course of her life and perhaps all of humanity.
Zombie Diaries by RWK Clark
Bestselling author and master of horror, RWK Clark, unleashed a teenage outcast with revenge against her classmates. A fun timeless coming-of-age fantasy as only he could envision it.
While most high school juniors are worried about acne, grades, and dating, Mavis Harvey has a host of issues to deal with, like her appetite for human flesh. Don’t worry, the bullies won’t get far. Crunch!
Revel in a new phase of RWK Clark’s writing career that is yielding his most imaginative, and bestselling work yet, a must-read epic saga.
