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After getting out of an abusive relationship, Julie Carter seeks shelter in a house that was not as it seems. While she builds herself a home and grows to love one of the inhabitants there, disaster strikes and Julie’s life is thrown into even more chaos. Will the other Elementals with her get the training they need before the final battle, or will their secret be out to the world before they can save it?

A father’s promise and a seven-month trip to the edge of the solar system. In 2059 Dawn Lucius, an aerospace engineer, leaves his small son on Earth to make first contact with the Sane, an alien ship that has gone silent in the Kuiper Belt. One by one, his crew, his supplies and his ship fail him. What he finds aboard the Sane makes him the Star Map Draftsman, the holder of an office that can bend dark matter, and puts him in the middle of a cold war between three federations of the Orion Arm: Moreth, which owns the Star Bridges; Ashton, which guards a drug that makes people immortal; and Strath, whose princes will go to war for him. The hardest discovery is closer to home. Time has run differently for Dawn, and on Earth seventy years have passed. Federation War is the first book of the Star Map Draftsman hard science fiction series. Note on the text: I write my novels in Chinese. The English edition was translated with DeepL and Grok, and the covers were made with Grok.

Racc and Oon are raccoon parents with a very big family: 86 furry children! In this cozy, giggle-filled picture book by Ashley Young, a single spoon becomes the center of a family adventure about sharing, patience and love. With bright full-page illustrations and simple read-aloud text, Racc and Oon with A Spoon is perfect for bedtime, story time and little readers from babies to age 10.

A 50-page coloring book celebrating Marin County, California: the Golden Gate from the Headlands, the redwoods of Muir Woods, Mt. Tamalpais, Stinson Beach, Point Reyes, Sausalito’s harbor and small-town Mill Valley and Fairfax. The simple, bold line art suits kids, families and relaxed adult colorists. A nice keepsake for locals and a gift for anyone who loves Northern California. 8.5×11 paperback.

A silly, food-filled coloring book starring two raccoons, Racc and Oon, and their very big family of 86 kids. Each page shows a raccoon and a favorite food, which makes it a fun, low-pressure way to get picky eaters talking about trying new things. Big, simple shapes for little hands. 8.5×11 paperback.

Sherlock Hamster is a smart-mouthed, quick-thinking, hard-nosed P.I. with a knack for landing in the middle of fur-raising situations and deadly danger from notorious ne’er-do-wells. Whether he’s framed for a theft he didn’t commit, tracking down kidnapped colleagues taken by brazen bad guys, or chasing hijinks through a haunted house, you’ll have a blast riding along on his first three adventures, collected together in this omnibus. A fast, funny middle grade mystery bundle for young readers who love clever animal detectives.

Sir Samuel Percy saw it coming. The Dialectic revolutionaries, preaching justice while sharpening their knives, have already toppled one empire. Now they are about to burn the capital, and the House of Lords refuse to listen. With his wife and daughter safely away, Percy turns his quiet estate into a fortress of traps, arrows and cold steel. Only he and his lethal servant Fang remain when the mob smashes through the gates, howling for noble blood. One minor lord. One blood-drenched night. One last stand against the revolution.

The Zan Empire thrived for two thousand years on the trapped magic of one man: Ren Long. When he escaped his eternal prison to save his beloved Zhao Ling, he destroyed that power, and magic itself vanished from the world. Book II of The Heavenly Mages, a fantasy saga rooted in Asian myth and legend, follows what comes after the magic is gone.

When fire devours her forest home and scatters her family, tiny gnome Lilvara is thrust into a world far beyond the mossy cradle of her childhood. Armed with nothing but a moss-woven talisman and the stories whispered to her by her grandmother, she ventures into a vast and shifting wilderness in search of the ones she loves—and the thread that might lead her back. Along the way, Lilvara meets unlikely allies: a fox with a torn ear who leaves berries in the night, a gruff badger with a hidden kindness, and a luminous moth who speaks in dreams. But as the forest tests her strength and the mountains try to break her body, Lilvara must learn that sometimes, the way forward isn’t marked by signs… but by the stubborn beating of her own heart. A lyrical tale of grief, resilience, and the quiet power of hope, The Long Way Home is perfect for readers who believe that even the smallest soul can hold the weight of a journey—and that coming home doesn’t always mean returning unchanged.

Alister Cain, a haunted occult crimes consultant, is plagued by chilling visions of a blood-soaked woman screaming for help. Teaming up with Detective Steve Zhang, Alister dives into a treacherous world where the Chinese Mafia’s dark rituals intertwine with ancient supernatural forces. Their hunt leads them to a sinister plot: the woman from Alister’s dreams is destined to become a Ghost Bride, a sacrificial pawn in a macabre union with a fallen crime lord. As they face shapeshifting fox demons and vengeful spirits, Alister and Steve must race against time to save her from a gruesome end. This prequel short story is perfect for fans of supernatural crime and unrelenting suspense.

Ghosts? Ghouls? Creepy creatures? Sherlock Hamster ain’t scared of them… or at least, not too much. When Mrs. Huddlespot’s old mansion, which she recently bought to remodel, turns out to be crawling with spooky noises and eerie sights, Sherlock is on the case. A fast, funny middle grade mystery for young readers who love clever animal detectives and a not-too-scary haunted house.

When Stephanie discovers her fiancé, Lucas, cheating on her with their neighbor, she grabs her beloved childhood Kool Aid Man shaped pillow and storms out, heartbroken and alone. But when her tears of despair trigger an unexpected supernatural event, she finds herself face-to-face with Kam—the hunky, muscle-bound embodiment of her cherished pillow. With his charming smile and playful demeanor, Kam brings an unexpected spark back to her life. As they navigate their burgeoning romance, Kam reveals a heartbreaking truth: he’s been cursed to remain trapped in a pillow until someone loves him for who he truly is. Their connection deepens, intertwining their hearts and pasts, but as their romance flourishes, so do the challenges they face. Jealousy simmers when Lucas’s desperate attempts to win Stephanie back threaten to shatter their newfound happiness. When Lucas confronts them, Kam shows just how far he’ll go to protect their love, leading to an explosive confrontation that shatters walls—both literal and metaphorical. Together, Kam and Stephanie explore the bounds of their love, overcoming insecurities, emotional scars, and scary exes. From passionate encounters to tender moments of vulnerability, they learn to embrace their true selves, discovering that love can take many forms. Pouring Passions is a whimsical tale of love, magic, and self-discovery that proves sometimes, the heart finds its true home in the most unexpected places.