WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The epic, beloved novel of two boy geniuses dreaming up superheroes in New York’s Golden Age of comics, now with special bonus material by the author“It's absolutely gosh-wow, super-colossal—smart, funny, and a continual pleasure to read.”—The Washington Post Book WorldOne of The New York Times’s 100 Best Books of the 21st Century • One of Entertainment Weekly’s 10 Best Books of the Decade • Finalist for the PEN/Faulkner Award, National Book Critics Circle Award, and Los Angeles Times Book Prize • A Kirkus Reviews Best Fiction Book of the CenturyA “towering, swash-buckling thrill of a book” (Newsweek), hailed as Chabon’s “magnum opus” (The New York Review of Books), The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay is a triumph of originality, imagination, and storytelling, an exuberant, irresistible novel that begins in New York City in 1939.A young escape artist and budding magician named Joe Kavalier arrives on the doorstep of his cousin, Sammy Clay. While the long shadow of Hitler falls across Europe, America is happily in thrall to the Golden Age of comic books, and in a distant corner of Brooklyn, Sammy is looking for a way to cash in on the craze. He finds the ideal partner in the aloof, artistically gifted Joe, and together they embark on an adventure that takes them deep into the heart of Manhattan, and the heart of old-fashioned American ambition. From the shared fears, dreams, and desires of two teenage boys, they spin comic book tales of the heroic, fascist-fighting Escapist and the beautiful, mysterious Luna Moth, otherworldly mistress of the night. Climbing from the streets of Brooklyn to the top of the Empire State Building, Joe and Sammy carve out lives, and careers, as vivid as cyan and magenta ink.Spanning continents and eras, this superb book by one of America’s finest writers remains one of the defining novels of our modern American age.Winner of the Bay Area Book Reviewers Award and the New York Society Library Book Award Read more

Inheriting your uncle's supervillain business is more complicated than you might think. Particularly when you discover who's running the place.Charlie's life is going nowhere fast. A divorced substitute teacher living with his cat in a house his siblings want to sell, all he wants is to open a pub downtown, if only the bank will approve his loan.Then his long-lost uncle Jake dies and leaves his supervillain business (complete with island volcano lair) to Charlie.But becoming a supervillain isn't all giant laser death rays and lava pits. Jake had enemies, and now they're coming after Charlie. His uncle might have been a stand-up, old-fashioned kind of villain, but these are the real thing: rich, soulless predators backed by multinational corporations and venture capital.It's up to Charlie to win the war his uncle started against a league of supervillains. But with unionized dolphins, hyperintelligent talking spy cats, and a terrifying henchperson at his side, going bad is starting to look pretty good.In a dog-eat-dog world...be a cat. Read more

The next book of the series!The Last Paladin (Book #2): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQ8THDRZI was once a mighty Paladin of Darkness, mother of all the Elements. The one and only of my kind.Some called me the chosen one, a savior destined to rescue the world; others insisted I would be its downfall.I never got the chance to discover who was right. Society conspired with the traitors to trap me in the deadly Element of Time.But a year later, I managed to break free... wait, how has it been 700 years? Read more

Ard and his companions are being hunted by King Martin, who has gone completely scorched earth on his own kingdom in an effort to root them out. The lovable mage finds a quiet spot in the uninhabitable wilds of Garrish to train his soul magic—only nothing ever goes quite according to Ard’s plan.Driven out by King Martin’s escalating mania, Ard must now go through the king to reach the goddess behind it all. Read more

ZiggyI should have known my scientifically-minded, superpowered Earthling would find a way to permanently attach himself to my borrowed heart.Since Micah Salah is the most impressive creature in all the galaxies.He’s my stellar collision, my babygirl, my equal in all things, and the only one who truly knows me and all my secrets.Well… most of them.There’s a secret I’ve been hiding from my mate—an unexpected desire for more in this relationship that I am in no rush to bring to a session with Dr. Micah.Unfortunately, our quick rescue mission has turned into protecting a mysterious childwhile evading enemies we can’t seem to identify. To add insult to this glorified babysitting assignment, I find myself growing attached to the tiny intruder, further complicating the emotionsI’ve been doing my best to ignore.Breathe, Ziggy.It will all be over soon enough.—Micah Ziggy Andromeda is acting squirrely.Squirrelier than usual, that is…At this point, I knowmy Space Daddy sees me as end game too, so I’m not concerned about our relationship status. The biggest issue is that I’ve been feeling some kind of way about my man.Mainly that I want to mpreg him so freakin’ bad.That is definitely a conversation for another time. For now, I’ll focus on the other hissing ball of big mad aboard our ship—the adorable alien baby we need to safely return to their home planet.With a family as large as mine, I’m not worried about the logistics of caring for them, but then we discover the only way to complete our mission is for me to level up my powers. Ziggy has always believed in me, but there’s a big difference between conjuring cool tech gadgets and becoming a full-blown space wizard.Breathe, Micah.Commander Babygirl has got this!At least, I hope I do…—Space Daddy’s Guide to the Galaxy is book 2 in the Villains in Space series, and is an extra spicy, idiots-in-love tale, set in space with only one sleeping pod and an entire skinsuit closet full of alien accessories.You will want to read Earth Boys Are Easy (book 1) first. While you do not need to read Villainous Things before Villains in Space, you will get more backstory if you do. However, you can safely start your adventure with Earth Boys and Space Daddy before orbiting back to the series that started it all.Please note: Villains in Space will be a trilogy, with the same couple growing together throughout and mini plot conclusions with each book. If you prefer different couples (etc) in your interconnected series, check out Villainous Things.And YES, there will be a gorgeous paperback cover, illustrated by Lemonade Doodles!--𝗜𝗙 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 (full list of CW/TW will be found at c-rochelle . com):Green. Flag. Men. (One is still kinda morally gray tho…)Established MM couple (and the mutual obsession is going strong)Micah levels up as a space wizard, y’all!Ziggy definitely has a thing for Commander Babygirl (& FINALLY says the L-word!)Just a pair of keencky sloots enjoying the alien peen buffet from Space Daddy’s skinsuit closetQuestionable adoption of a ferocious creature (who’s really just a baby)Grumpy/sunshine, hurt/comfort, found family & all the schmoopy feelsThe usual unhinged humor + witty banterSci-fi liteSpice melange but make it a witchy bish crystalA standalone adventure (but you DO need to read Earth Boys first for the relationship arc)Then climb aboard this spice-station and hang on for the ride! Read more

What is telepathy? If you open an encyclopedia, it’s described so boringly: “Telepathy is the transmission of thoughts, feelings, and ideas from one person to another over a distance...”. Snore! But telepathy? Boring? Not even close! It’s a riot! Just think back to when I turned that gang of thugs into a ballet troupe! Now that was a blast! Read more

V. E. Schwab's New York Times bestseller Vicious is a masterful tale of ambition, jealousy, desire, and superpowers.Victor and Eli started out as college roommates—brilliant, arrogant, lonely boys who recognized the same sharpness and ambition in each other. In their senior year, a shared research interest in adrenaline, near-death experiences, and seemingly supernatural events reveals an intriguing possibility: that under the right conditions, someone could develop extraordinary abilities. But when their thesis moves from the academic to the experimental, things go horribly wrong.Ten years later, Victor breaks out of prison, determined to catch up to his old friend (now foe), aided by a young girl whose reserved nature obscures a stunning ability. Meanwhile, Eli is on a mission to eradicate every other super-powered person that he can find—aside from his sidekick, an enigmatic woman with an unbreakable will. Armed with terrible power on both sides, driven by the memory of betrayal and loss, the archnemeses have set a course for revenge—but who will be left alive at the end? In Vicious, V. E. Schwab brings to life a gritty comic-book-style world in vivid prose: a world where gaining superpowers doesn't automatically lead to heroism, and a time when allegiances are called into question."A dynamic and original twist on what it means to be a hero and a villain. A killer from page one…highly recommended!" —Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Marvel Universe vs The Avengers and Patient ZeroOne of Publishers Weekly's Best Fantasy Books of 2013At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied. Read more

Ash Aldrich thought life couldn’t get any more dangerous than scavenging monsters to keep his family’s forge alive—until he bonded with a bloodthirsty soul weapon that just wouldn’t shut up.Decades after the rifts appeared, the humans of Noros have finally managed to fight the monster incursions to a standstill, building protective settlements around each new rift. Beyond the rifts lies Riftside, a world filled with monsters, valuable resources, and the rare gems used to turn humans into classed adventurers.Ash has given years of his life to being a scavenger, fighting monsters and hauling their carcasses, and supporting those stronger than him, all while saving up mind gems that would one day make him a classed adventurer. But the world doesn’t wait, and neither do the monsters.The rifts have begun changing and evolving, just like the monsters on the other side, and the fragile balance between survival and annihilation has never been closer to shattering. Armed with a murderous, self-destructive soul hammer, Ash will finally join the fight along his newfound friends and fight to call a piece of this new world his.It’s time to make the monsters fear humanity.If you like Ultimate Level 1, Primal Hunter, or He Who Fights with Monsters, then you’ll love Riftside.No mercy. No second chances. Just strength, steel, and survival.Head Riftside today. Read more

A storm of steel wrapped in a shell of human flesh, the Queen of Smiles has finally become a ruler in more than just name. But before she can get down to the business of empire building, there are words that must be said to a person she once knew: a boy who became a man, then a monster, and then something else entirely.Her quest will take her back through the Badlands, down past the ruins of Old Texas and into the heart of Fallen Mexico, and not even she knows what she'll do when she finds her target.Because this isn't just another job. This one is personal. Read more

Only Sonya remembers the end of the world.The apocalypse started slowly. People suddenly gained superhuman abilities. Then came the monster-filled gates. Humanity persevered over everything thrown their way – only to destroy themselves.Sent back to the apocalypse’s start, Sonya awakens a mythic ability with unlimited potential. She must find those who destroyed the world – and end them.To carry out her plans, she embraces two identities, one fighting in the light, the other ruling in the shadows, playing cat-and-mouse games with investigators, hired assassins, tycoons, and world leaders. As her power grows, so does the weight of her decisions—and the line between her identities blurs.The ends will justify the means. But only if she wins.Broker is a top serialized novel on Royal Road with over 6k followers and millions of views. The series features a protagonist with limitless potential in an apocalyptic setting with a superhero progression system.Buy a copy or read free with Kindle Unlimited today! Read more

Ard and his anchors are off to the capital, but not without his Congratulations-you’re-a-mage horse. Ard has to figure out what it means to be a noble as he struggles with the politics of the capital, fierce beasts and even fiercer rivals. All the while a goddess slips into his household as the staff and works to watch over him and his mother.Ard has his work cut out for him, but is the capital ready for him? He’s determined to make a mockery of fashion and see what all he can get away with as a not so subtle ‘screw you’ to the new rules he’s been placed under. Read more

After The Joker’s death, Batman and Gotham City face a mysterious new threat in this direct sequel to Tim Burton’s iconic Batman.The Joker is dead, but not forgotten. Gotham City is saved, but it is still not safe. By night, its new symbol of hope, Batman, continues his fight to protect the innocent and the powerless. By day, his alter ego, Bruce Wayne, wonders whether there may someday be a future beyond skulking the city’s rooftops or the cavernous halls of his stately manor alongside the ever-dutiful Alfred Pennyworth.But even after death, the Clown Prince of Crime’s imprint can be seen in more than just the pavement. Remnants from The Joker’s gang are leading wannabes fascinated by his bizarre mystique on a campaign of arson that threatens the city—even as it serves greedy opportunists, including millionaire Max Shreck. And survivors of exposure to The Joker’s chemical weapon Smylex continue to crowd Gotham City’s main hospital.To quell the chaos, Batman needs more than his cape and his well-stocked Utility Belt. Bruce Wayne is forced into action, prompting a partnership with a charismatic scientist to help solve the health crisis. But as he works in both the shadows and the light, Bruce finds himself drawn deeper into Gotham City’s turmoil than ever before, fueling his obsession to save the city—an obsession that has already driven a wedge between him and Vicki Vale. The loyal Alfred, who had hoped Bruce’s efforts as Batman could help him find closure, finds the opposite happening. Nightmares begin to prompt Bruce to ask new questions about the climactic events in the cathedral, and investigations by Commissioner Gordon and reporter Alexander Knox into the arsons only amplify his concerns.Having told the people of Gotham City that they’d earned a rest from crime, Batman finds the forces of evil growing ever more organized—and orchestrated—by a sinister hand behind the scenes. The World’s Greatest Detective must solve the greatest mystery of all: Could The Joker have somehow survived? And could he still have the last laugh against the people of Gotham City? Read more

The end of an epic tale... or the prelude to something new?Logan Morrison has had quite the journey. After entering a contract as a small coven's Greater Familiar, he didn't have many aspirations beyond enjoying his new life and relationships. But then things just kind of... happened.Next thing he knew, Logan had dominated hundreds, going on thousands of witches, and that number is set to climb. It wasn't that he wanted to, mind you. In most cases, they forced his hand, doubting his status as the Inevitable Coven King of prophecy--the very first since Merlin himself. But overseas, another Coven King, a lesser one, but much more aggressive, has been conquering the covens of Europe. Now, Otto has come to the Land of the Free in search of Logan to settle things once and for all. The two men, and their covens, now must enter a tournament to decide somewhat amicably the fate of all witchkind. Will they end up subjugated by the European Coven King, keeper of feet-related secrets that Logan yearns to understand better... or will Logan win the day, bring all of witchdom into his fold, thereby freeing them in a roundabout sort of way?One thing's for sure: you've never read a finale like this. Read more

There are no heroes in Wichita… The heroes Terry Fairway once idolized have turned against him, hunting him down at every turn. His grandfather, the ruthless S-ranked necromancer who rules the city, watches from his throne as the people starve and suffer. Vampires stalk the streets unchecked, feeding on the innocent without fear of reprisal.Terry always believed his family were the good guys, but Wichita isn't a city of heroes or villains—it's a city of power. And if power is all that matters, then power is what Terry will seize.He’ll become powerful enough to drive the vampires from the shadows. Powerful enough to feed the hungry and defend the downtrodden. Powerful enough to challenge his grandfather and bring hope to a city drowning in darkness.Because even in the deepest black, a single light can spark a revolution. And Terry's ready to burn bright.Or burn it all to the ground trying. Read more

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Blood doesn't recognize magic. Earth magic doesn't recognize rules.Merritt Vale guards a devastating secret: she's the last of a legendary species, with powers that could get her killed—or enslaved.When she stumbles into Little Avalon, a hidden sanctuary thrumming with ancient magic, the earth itself responds to her presence. Roses burst through concrete. Trees bend to her whispers.For the first time, Merritt dares to hope she's found a home among its extraordinary residents.As vicious gangsters terrorize nearby Brooklyn Bridge Park, Merritt discovers her uncontrollable earth magic might be exactly what the city needs.She prowls the shadowy paths as something ancient and terrifying—a protector the likes of which neither world has seen. Yet every transformation risks exposing her true nature to her newfound family, and the darker truth of why she's really the last Leshbolg alive.Can Merritt protect both worlds without losing control of her devastating powers? Or will saving innocent lives mean sacrificing the first place that's ever felt like home—and the chosen family she's always dreamed of?Don't miss this spellbinding new urban fantasy series that readers are calling "a fresh voice in supernatural fiction." MERLIN’S WAIF introduces a bold new heroine who must learn that true belonging means embracing every wild, untamed part of yourself—even the parts that terrify you.DISCLAIMER: If you've started the Valerie Stonehold series but haven't finished it, this contains spoilers. However, it can be read as a stand-alone series. Read more

The world is vast, filled with countless people, but each one is like an open book to me. For I am the strongest TELEPATH. And this is my story.When I was drafted, I fought honestly for my country. I survived a nuclear war, our settlement overcame all the hardships of a post-apocalyptic world, but then I died anyway.Now I am in another world, and my new body belongs to a child with the Gift of telepathy. Moreover, telepaths are rare in this world and are considered elite mages. Wow! The prospects are breathtaking! Now I need to grow in power, develop the Gift, experiment on other minds... What do you mean, I have to go to school tomorrow?Well, then I'll start developing my Gift there.‘Gaslighter’ is the first book in the portal fantasy series. It features clans of mages, monsters, and an unusual path for the hero to rise to the very top.Order your copy now and follow Danya through the portal into a new adventure.My FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553134479039 Read more

Of all the things that could have landed in her yard… it had to be him.For most people, finding a half-naked superbeing in their yard might be a dream come true.Unfortunately for Gracie Castro, it’s the exact opposite.Especially when he’s grouchy, rude, and shows no signs of leaving anytime soon. But when a hero of mankind needs you, you do what you have to.Even if it compromises everything you know.And totally changes your life. Read more

Scarlett Prynne is new in town, but that won’t stop trouble from finding the young witch. It always does.Before her brother kicked her through a magical portal that eventually landed her in nowhere Tonopah, Nevada, he called her an agent of chaos. But let’s be fair. Our Scarlett doesn’t create problems.Her magic just attracts it in all shapes and furry sizes.Like her familiar, Runeclaw. The black cat’s tongue is as sharp as his nails, and he has a snark that can cut through just about anything.This time though, trouble was already here.The small town Scarlett wound up in is already home to a conspiracy or two, along with a dark magic hidden in the shadows.Perfect for Scarlett and Runeclaw in the worst possible ways.Maybe her brother had a point.Nah. It’s just another coincidence. Right? What plans do the dark forces of Tonopah have in mind for our motorcycle-loving witch? Want to find out?Included in this boxed set:Witch on WheelsWitch SlappedPayback’s a WitchWitches Get StitchesBlazing WitchBasic WitchWild WitchWitch’s WrathFor action, magic, snarky banter, martial arts, mystical creatures, and a dash of mystery, join Scarlett and Runeclaw on their new Oriceran adventure! Read more

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