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The Steamborn Series by Eric R. Asher


Young Adult/Teen Steampunk
Cover Artist: Enggar Adirasa
Typography: IndieSolutions by Murphy Rae



Steamborn, Book One
Jacob, a tinker's apprentice and sometime
thief, has lived his entire life in the mountain city of Ancora, protected by
the massive city walls. The towering barriers keep the Deadlands creatures at
bay, but the monsters rise higher into the peaks every year. More and more they
breach the defenses of the Lowlands while the Highlands rest easy.

A swarm overruns the walls and wreaks utter
devastation on the Lowlands. Charles, the old tinker, suspects the attack may
not be natural. With help from Jacob's closest friend, Alice, and Samuel, one
of the city's elite spider knights, Jacob and Charles will uncover a terrible
darkness at the heart of their city.

Exclusive iBooks release date of November 19th and special 99¢ pre-order price: http://apple.co/1hQrAwi

 Release on all other platforms on December 1st.
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Steamforged, Book Two
There are old wounds in the forgotten places of
the world, and some are soaked in blood.

Jacob and his allies flee into the Deadlands
after the fall of Ancora. Charles, the enigmatic smith, hopes to find answers
in the desert city of Bollwerk that could prevent a war.

Their enemies are many, and here Jacob will learn
the cost of life in the Deadlands.

Exclusive iBooks release date of January 19th, 2016.
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 Release on all other platforms on February 2nd, 2016.
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Steamsworn, Book Three
The world dies in war only to be reborn. It is
the way of things, and always will be.

Forged in the Deadlands crucible, and armed
with the knowledge of their true enemy, Jacob, Alice, and their allies bring
the fight back to Ancora. They'll liberate their homeland, or die trying.

The wounds cut deep in their darkest hour, but in
the end, vengeance will light their path.

Exclusive iBooks release date of March 22nd, 2016.
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 Release on all other platforms on April 5th, 2016.
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Find more from Eric R. Asher...

 Meet Damian Valdis Vesik, necromancer, in the Vesik series. 
Begin the series FREE with Days Gone Bad. 
(Recommended for ages 17+)
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Eric is a former bookseller, guitarist, and comic seller currently living in Saint Louis, Missouri. A lifelong enthusiast of books, music, toys, and games, he discovered a love for the written word after being dragged to the library by his parents at a young age. When he is not writing, you can usually find him reading, gaming, or buried beneath a small avalanche of Transformers.

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Win a Ghost Hunter Kit!
$100 prize.
Open to International Readers.
Contest ends 11/7
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“I really like this series, I think the whole world that Catrina Burgess has built is so original. I can never predict what is going to happen next in these stories.” —Goodreads reviewer


Praise for Awakening, Book 1 in the Dark Rituals series:

"A paranormal story unlike any other. If you are looking for an original plot look no further. … I couldn't put it down! Every single time I thought I was getting to a lull where I might be able to stop reading, the hooks dug in deeper." —Goodreads reviewer

"The plot twists and turns on this wild horror ride. … A must read by an exceptional upcoming author." —Goodreads reviewer

“…I love that is unashamedly dramatic.” —Goodreads reviewer

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Awakening, Book 1 the Dark Rituals - Meet Colina, healer turned death dealer. The Dark Rituals YA book series by Catrina Burgess. Best Suspense Wattpad 2014. Over 3 million reads on Wattpad. Available in digital and print format - Amazon, Kobo, B&N, iBooks, Book Depository.

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Awakening by Catrina Burgess
The Dark Rituals, Book 1
 

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In Awakening, the first installment in the Dark Rituals series, a former healer turns to the Death Arts to seek revenge.

Seventeen-year-old Colina was born a healer. But after a horrific event forces her to leave her clan, she becomes desperate to learn the dark magic of the death dealers, mages who draw their power from the spirits of the dead. Colina was taught to fear and hate death dealers, but becoming one of them is the only way for her to get the revenge she seeks—and the only way for her to survive.

Colina asks a young death dealer named Luke to help her, but he’s reluctant to train her in the Death Arts. Little does she know convincing him to teach her will be the easiest part of her journey. To become a death dealer, Colina will need to undergo three dark rituals, each more terrifying than the last. At the same time, she’ll have to deal with her growing feelings for her mentor. Too bad the first ritual involves him strangling her to death.

As Colina undergoes the trials, she discovers an untapped darkness within herself. If she survives the horrific rituals and gains dark power, what will she become?

Catrina Burgess’ Dark Rituals series originally appeared on Wattpad with over three million reads. Awakening is the first book of four and was named Wattpad’s Best Suspense Story of 2014.

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Praise for Possession, Book 2 in the Dark Rituals series:
 “After taking few deep breaths, I... still don't feel better, in fact. That was terrible. And great. Colina would say: Terrific. I had to give this five stars, because, OK, I didn't cry or anything, but! It. Was. So. Amazing. And disgusting, most of the time.” – GoodReads Reviewer
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Excerpt from Possession:
I stood paralyzed. Memories whipped across my mind: people in black robes rushing around the ballroom, screaming in fear and pain; Luke, his body crushed under the stone alter, his face ashen, his open eyes staring at me, lifeless. I remember trying to reach him, to heal him, but hands had grabbed at me and pulled me back.

Voices screamed, “Help us!”

Spirits in the here and now were screaming at me, startling me out of my memories. I was back in the present, staring down at Dean’s motionless body in the water. He’s drowning… I have to get him out!

“Luke!” I threw my hands into the tub, grabbing around his waist and trying to pull him up. He was too heavy. “No!” I cried out in frustration and changed position. I reached under the water again, and this time grabbed his right arm. I braced my feet against the tub and pulled. I strained with every bit of strength and, ever so slowly, his body began to move. I dragged him out of the water, inch by painful inch, until his upper half tilted over the edge of the tub and his weight carried him over and down onto the floor.

I knelt over him. His eyes looked glazed and dead. There was no breath coming from his lips. I was once again frozen by fear, trying desperately to remember what I should do.

A cool breeze brushed across my cheek. “CPR…” a voice whispered in my ear.

I leaned forward and put my lips on his. I breathed once, twice. His lungs inflated with each of my breaths. I put my head down against his chest. There was no heartbeat. “Come on, Luke! Come back!” I crossed my hands one on top of the other and brought them down hard against his chest. I pushed again and again. I can’t remember how many times to push before breathing into him again. I stopped my frantic compressions and took a deep breath, put my lips against his, and blew.

I don’t know how long it went on. Every ounce of my being concentrated on doing this one task. My life narrowed and became nothing but pushing and breathing.

Walter had warned me—I had one shot at bringing Luke back. He’d told me that if I used this spell, if I forced Luke’s spirit into the comatose boy, I was messing with the very laws of nature. To do it once was taking a risk. Who knew if Luke would be the same when he came back? The time spent in between, the pain spirits felt over the loss of life, the loss of loved ones, the suffering they took with them, unresolved issues from their lives, tasks left undone, regrets—all these things could change a person, turn them, make them different.

But Luke came back the same. He’s the same guy I fell for.

Walter warned me that if for some reason Luke couldn’t stay inside Dean—if Dean forced his spirit out and I tried the spell again—there was a chance Luke’s spirit wouldn’t come back, at least not the same. Not the second time.

I pushed the thought away. I refused to give up. I pushed, I breathed. Time stood still.
And then suddenly, he coughed. It was a beautiful sound. I knelt back, and tears of joy streamed down my face. He’s alive. Luke is still here, with me.

“Luke!”

His eyes opened. He was alive and breathing, but then he moaned and turned his head, reaching out to me. I fell back in shock.

It wasn’t Luke I saw in the eyes that were now open and looking directly at me.
Blue eyes stared at me as his mouth opened and a voice croaked out. “Colina? Where am I?”
It wasn’t Luke’s voice.

“Who are you?” I whispered, afraid to hear the answer.

“Dean. My name is Dean.”


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Revenant, Book 3 Available October 21st
&
Legion, Book 4 Available February 17, 2016
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About the Author:
I write because it helps keeps the darkness away and reminds me that there is magic in the world. I live with one husband, two dogs, and a cat named Shitty Kitty in a small mining town in Arizona. At night this place is definitely spooky. I swear I’ve heard the wind giggle, and sometimes there’s a very odd breeze. Luckily, I love all things that go bump in the night. I adore old movies. I’m a huge Joss Whedon fan.

I’ve been known to eat pizza and cold Chinese food for breakfast, and I’m the queen of the board game Stratego. I’ve never been beaten. NEVER!

Social Media:
Website http://www.catrinaburgess.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorcatrinaburgess
Blog: https://catrinaburgess.wordpress.com/
Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/catrinaburgess
Follower me on twitter: @catrinaburgess1
Find me on GoodReads- http://bit.ly/1jbt6dT
 


Title: Catching Summer: A Second Chances Novel 
Publisher: Random House
Release Date: April 5, 2016


Blurb

Falling for someone can be dangerous, especially when someone wants to take them away from you. But what happens when fighting for the one you love could cost them their life?

For over two years, Summer Jacobs has tried to get her life back on track. A former nurse and now a prestigious restaurant owner, she’s living the dream just like her husband wanted. After watching him get killed in the MMA ring and almost losing her life herself, it left a scar on her soul. The thought of moving on scares her, but local NFL star, Evan Townsend, is determined to catch her heart.

Forced to work with him and the rest of the Carolina Cougars, Summer succumbs to his relentless efforts. He has the power to heal her, but there’s someone out there who wants to keep them apart, even if it means getting rid of Evan permanently. Hidden dangers lurk in the shadows and Summer soon finds herself on the run. It’s up to Evan to catch her, but the question is . . . will he get to her in time?

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About the Author:

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author, L.P. Dover, is a southern belle residing in North Carolina along with her husband and two beautiful girls. Before she even began her literary journey she worked in Periodontics enjoying the wonderment of dental surgeries.

Not only does she love to write, but she loves to play tennis, go on mountain hikes, white water rafting, and you can't forget the passion for singing. Her two number one fans expect a concert each and every night before bedtime and those songs usually consist of Christmas carols.

Aside from being a wife and mother, L.P. Dover has written over twenty novels including her Forever Fae series, the Second Chances series, the Gloves Off series, the Armed and Dangerous series, the Royal Shifters series, and her standalone novel, Love, Lies, and Deception. Her favorite genre to read is romantic suspense and she also loves writing it. However, if she had to choose a setting to live in it would have to be with her faeries in the Land of the Fae

L.P. Dover is represented by Marisa Corvisiero of Corvisiero Literary Agency.

Find L.P. Dover:

Website: www.lpdover.com
Facebook:  www.facebook.com/lpdover
Twitter: www.twitter.com/lpdover
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TROUBLE IS ONLY A KEYSTROKE AWAY...

I'm very excited to reveal the cover for book 2 in the #HACKER series,

IN TOO DEEP.

ebook - in too deep


About the book:

One talented hacker.
One dead body.
One explosive secret.
When one reckless night leads Farris Barnett to the dead body of a classmate, she’s as willing as everyone else to write it off as a suicide. That is, until cryptic messages start coming in from someone who knows the truth, and they want Ferris on the case. Putting her hacker skills to work, she begins to unravel the life of a victim who might just have been the guiltiest of them all.
Her personal life in turmoil, Farris turns to the only person she can trust to help her get to the bottom of things—a friend on the verge of becoming much more. Together, they confront a killer with a secret not even she could have decoded.
The biggest bombs, the ones that do the most damage, are the ones you never see coming.

You can find the first chapter of IN TOO DEEP inside the first book of the #HACKER series, PLAYING WITH FIRE releasing October 27th!

Grab your copy of Playing With Fire HERE
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About the author:

Sherry is a full time writer from Colorado and the author of over a dozen novels for teens and young adults including the best selling Stolen Empire series. She can often be found browsing her local bookstore with a large white hot chocolate in one hand and a towering stack of books in the other. That is, unless she's on deadline at which time she, like the Loch Ness monster, is only seen in blurry photographs.
Sherry also writes New Adult fiction under the pen name Ranae Glass and is a contributing writer for fangirlish.com. You can find her at her official website, www.sherryficklin.com, or stalk her on her Facebook page www.facebook.com/sherry.ficklin.

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Vance Sullivan has always been the rock everyone turns to for help…

His work with patients recovering from traumatic events makes him the perfect person to help his friend, Guy Saint Laurent, with one of his Date Shark appointments. When Vance meets hesitant, frightened Natalie Price, he suspects she’s hiding the truth behind her fears, and he’s drawn in by a need to help her.

Haunted by a terrible event from her past, Natalie can’t even endure being touched without suffering a crippling panic attack… 

She doesn’t know why, but Natalie feels Vance might be the only one who can help her put the pieces of her life back together. Despite the tension their arrangement causes with his girlfriend, their bi-weekly sessions seem to be helping…as long as he keeps his promise not to push her to reveal more than she’s ready to share.
Suddenly the tables have turned…

When Vance suffers his own unspeakable tragedy, asking for help is the last thing he wants to do. Drowning in grief and guilt, crushed by betrayal and lies, Vance needs a lifeline. 

Natalie has no idea why anyone thinks she can help him, given her own deep-rooted fears—but she knows she has to try. 

A twisted notion of justice makes the danger all too real, 
and Vance and Natalie realize it might take one broken soul to mend another…
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DelSheree Gladden was one of those shy, quiet kids who spent more time reading than talking. Literally. She didn't speak a single word for the first three months of preschool, but she had already taught herself to read. Her fascination with reading led to many hours spent in the library and bookstores, and eventually to writing. She wrote her first novel when she was sixteen years old, but spent ten years rewriting and perfecting it before having it published.

Native to New Mexico, DelSheree and her husband spent several years in Colorado for college and work before moving back home to be near family again. Their two children love having their cousins close by. When not writing, you can find DelSheree reading, painting, sewing and trying not to get bitten by small children in her work as a dental hygienist. DelSheree has several bestselling young adult series, including "Invisible" which was part of the USA Today Bestselling box set, "Pandora." The Date Shark Series is her first contemporary romance series, and her first book in her upcoming new adult series, The Ghost Host, will be releasing 2015.

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WICKED HUNGER (Someone Wicked This Way Comes #1)
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