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It's been two months since Rune Leveau, aka Anna Masterson, survived the machinations of the Kodiak corporation and things have been relatively peaceful in the iconic bar, the Lucky Devil.The peace couldn't last.The corporate entities that rule her Chicago are not through with the Finder yet and the other powers-that-be don't intend to be left in the dust. The key is finding the Masterson Files, a computer program with the impossible ability to cast magic. Now the Magic Guild is wanting a word with her and as trouble in the form of the Faerie King converges at her bar, Rune finds herself in the center of warring factions battling it out with bullets and magic.Which is exactly the right moment for the cybernetically augmented corporate spy, St. Benedict to come back into her life. But can these two survive the lies that lay between them? More importantly, can Rune get the Saint of Liars to help her answer the one question she's burning to answer: where is Justin Masterson?Join this continuing cyberpunk/urban fantasy sensation, started in The Finder of the Lucky Devil.
Rune Leveau, who has a magical Talent for Finding things, is trying to keep her bar, The Lucky Devil, from being foreclosed. Rune decides to do some Finding gigs to earn extra money. Then a cyber-augmented corporate spy asks her to find a wanted criminal named Anna Masterson. The problem is Rune is Anna Masterson. He's not taking no for an answer.
A moving story about how autism and a shared appreciation for superheroes brought two brothers together. Author Josh Stehle learned everything he knows about superheroes from his older brother and best friend, Zach. From the worlds they live in, to the writers who created them, and studios who produced them--Zach is an expert in all things superhuman and heroic. He is also on the autistic spectrum. Detailing the unique experience of growing up with an autistic brother, this emotional memoir provides a glimpse into the challenges people with autism often face and highlights the indescribable beauty it can bring to the world. Told through the eyes of bonded siblings communicating through pop culture, Josh and Zach's story offers a new perspective on how fictional tales about powerful heroes transcended the page and screen to teach two young men incredible lessons about love, family, and brotherhood.
Rune Leveau and her partner, the cyber-spy St. Benedict, hunt for a way to defeat her challenger, the fire Talent, Abraxas. Instead, they uncover long-kept secrets. But do they hold the key?
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There is a price to magic, even if bottled for consumption. Magic has exploded back into the world, bringing with it creatures of myth and legend. After the initial shock, corporations found a way to turn magic into profit. The occult “gold rush” at the forefront of magically imbued politics built a world of wealth inequality, greed, and innovation. Bartender Jane Auburn is an early adopter of a new drug sponsored by Pelican Pharmaceuticals that allows her to move at the speed of vampires and match the strength of demons. How bad could the side effects possibly be? After all, as it says in all their commercials, “Elcoll: it keeps you going even when you’re dead!” Jane finds herself embroiled in occult corporate warfare, and to save her own life, she will need to uncover what other skeletons these new magical companies are hiding.
It’s been a little over a year since the teens lost one of their own, but the memory still haunts them. Johnny and his friends are typical teenagers in central Pennsylvania. They go to school, have after-school jobs, and spend their free time fishing and hanging out. They share a unique experience that bonds them in a way most teenagers wouldn't understand—their friend Jimmy was killed a year ago by a ghost. Now Jimmy is back, and he needs their help. Johnny, Buck, and the rest of the gang go back to where it all began: a small cave nestled in the mountains. There, they must solve the case of a missing ghost, and who would want to take their remains. They quickly learn that this goes beyond a simple mystery—they might be able to pull off the impossible and break Jimmy’s curse. They just have to be careful not to lose another friend in the process. This fast-paced, whodunit adventure will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final page.
Welcome to Adjunct Hell, where second-class teachers do first-class work. A 30-year veteran of higher-education, Professor Virgil Henry uses Dante’s Inferno as a guide to take readers on an epic adventure through the hellscape of higher education in the United States. Follow Virgil and his band of like-minded adjuncts as they battle educational bureaucracy, low-pay, lack of health-care or job security, and social and professional indignities, all while showing up every day (and every night) for the students they care for and the job they love.
Balancing high school and being a Legend is is more than they bargained for. Scarlett and Brianna are tested by a new relationship. Allison and Connor stumble upon a gruesome murder that hits close to home and tears them apart. With changes to the prophecy, Vistrus must find out what the future holds for The Nation by uncovering the secrets of his wife’s past. But corruption runs deep in Chicago and the repercussions of the prom linger. The Legends must take matters into their own hands without losing themselves.
Not every story has a happy ending. Do you believe you can trust your own thoughts? What about your dreams? What of your desires? After all, isn't happiness just an illusion? Come and take a peek behind several lives with twists, turns, and broken bones. This creepy collection of stories will keep you awake at night, wondering what truly lurks in the shadow of your mind.