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Arguably one of the most provocative, puzzling, and misunderstood organizations of medieval times, the legendary Knights Templar have always been shrouded in a veil of mystery, while inspiring popular culture from Indiana Jones to Dan Brown. The order of the Knights Templar was founded by Hugh de Payens, a French nobleman from the Champagne region, along with eight of his companions, in Jerusalem around 1119. They originally consisted of a group of knights who protected Christian pilgrims travelling to the Holy Land.

In this book you will find information about Norse mythology. Norse mythology, or Scandinavian mythology, is the body of mythology of the North Germanic people stemming from Norse paganism and continuing after the Christianization of Scandinavia and into the Scandinavian folklore of the modern period.

After surviving my time in the Void, I just wanted a little peace and quiet. But a pissed-off special agent from a mysterious federal agency thinks I’m to blame for a recent string of magical disasters. So to avoid indefinite incarceration, I have to go on the run.... No problem, right? I’ll just head to the wild reaches of West Texas and hide out until things blow over in Austin. Drink some brews with my buddies, sing campfire songs, do some hiking and stargazing, and chill. Or so I thought.

Colin McCool has outwitted necromancers, sorcerers, fae assassins, and evil demigods...but can this journeyman druid survive a face-to-face fight with a god? If you enjoy urban fantasy novels that feature snarky male protagonists, then you’ll love this paranormal thrill ride with a twist of mystery and suspense. Because who doesn't love a down on his luck magician who has to fight to save the people he loves?

Daniel Hunt finds himself on the run from the very people he had vowed to protect. The corrupted, new Vice-Chancellor wants him dead and will stop at nothing to see the job done. Even if it means contracting assassin syndicates from the Moon and beyond. Now more than ever, Daniel has to rely on those he calls family. With the new alien threat, known only as the Darkening in front of him and the Galactic Government's Battle Bots chasing close behind, he must pull out all the stops.

"You’ve been selected, but can you satisfy your alien mate?" Who was that shadowy man from my dream? What did he mean when he said he’s made a choice? Most importantly, how the hell did I end up on the planet Avrox? Suddenly, I’m face-to-face with Asch, a ripped prizefighting champion with an uncontrollable thirst for a good fight...and my body.

Jonny and Hunters for Hire are quickly making a name for themselves in the monster-hunting world. Life is good, but all good things must come to an end. Frankie is about to get a call she feared was coming, a call that alters the trajectory of her relationship with Jonny. In the meantime, the Court procures Hunters for Hire's services to investigate how the Sphere was broken into and who helped Dr. Frankenstein escape. If this wasn't enough, Jonny uncovers more secrets as to what being a hybrid means to him and a foreboding warning from an Archangel.

Now that the dust has settled, the Chosen are on the verge of unleashing hell on Earth, and John Hunter still has no idea what he is. Unlucky for Jonny and his new allies, the family Grimm has a solution. Another hybrid exists. And they teach at the Godmother Academy.

Do you have a hard time negotiating with people? Are you always the first one to compromise or too tough to generate great deals? This book will address your fear and obstacles in negotiation. You will soon reap the benefits of being a great negotiator if you follow the steps in this book, even if you have never had any business experiences before.

You’ve got bills to pay, student debt to crawl out from, and maybe, you wake up in the morning feeling like you’re serving a life sentence. You’ve got a full-time job that sucks away your will to live and leaves you with no energy left other than what’s necessary to binge-watch Netflix at the end of the day.

On tour with his latest book, true crime writer Martin Savage discovers one of his most-dangerous subjects has escaped. The so-called "Witch Hunter", a delusional murderer of women and their unborn children, holds a deadly grudge. He'll stop at nothing to get his revenge, and destroy everything Martin cares about. With nowhere to run, Martin and forensic psychologist Sheila Tanner flee to the town he left when he was a boy, after his mother was locked away in a psychiatric facility.

Five hot and sexy romances that are sure to make your toes curl and give you all the feels. Sylvie Fox writes romance that will take you on an emotional roller coaster ride.

When John Hunter finds out he can get paid $5,000 for trapping a rogue chimera, it's game on. Now, he'll have a crash course on the goings-on of the secret underworld and more than a few bruises to prove his mettle. But not all is as straightforward as it may seem. There are those closest to Jonny who are more than they're letting on. And the humans in his life turn out to be the worst kind of monsters. Jonny may be able to save himself, if he wants to save the city from an unspeakable, ancient evil lurking in the shadows, he'll have to catch up fast.

The world needs defenders of the light. Spurred on by Gabriel's words, Jonny and the Hunters for Hire crew are going to train hunters by the dozens.

New England in December is a special world. Wreath-topped lampposts shine, balsam garland drapes across picket fences, and fresh snow dusts the land. Then there are the decorated houses: saltboxes, Victorians, farmhouses, Tudors. Tiny lights shimmer on front porches; candles glow in paned windows. But one imposing stone colonial towers dark in the night. Since moving to town, Millie Ives has heard hushed whisperings of that house - and of the mysterious man who lives and works there. A chance happening leads Millie to this Mr. Winter's spellbinding shop just past the bell tower.

The McKenzie brothers know that the small mountain community they call home would never accept them if they were to discover the firefighting trio are wolf-shifters. Seth McKenzie is proud of his reputation among the ladies. If only he could stop dreaming about a certain rebellious she-vamp, he might get back to his free-spirited, fun-loving ways.

Monsters aren’t real...are they? In Summerset, Kentucky, the McKenzie brothers were well known for their hard work, good looks, and fun-loving nature. Before they vanished, that is. Cole would soon have his drivers license, Seth would leave for a football scholarship, and Liam planned to be a firefighter and marry his high school sweetheart after college. At least that was the plan.... The McKenzie brothers would soon discover that their family history had secrets and a deadly bite.

Proud Xerxes, Emperor of Persia and King of Kings, invades Greece with a million soldiers. He commands thousands of ships and is supported by dozens of allies, among them the charming Queen Artemisia. At Thermopylae, a rocky mountain pass in northern Greece, the feared and admired Spartan soldiers stood 300 strong. Theirs was a suicide mission, to hold the pass against the invading millions of the mighty Persian army.

The ancient Greeks believed there were a great number of gods and goddesses. These gods had control over many different aspects of life on earth. In many ways they were very human. They could be kind or mean, angry or pleasant, cruel or loving. They fell in love with each other, argued with each other and even stole from each other.

In a shocking twist, a day goes so wrong and alters the lives of several beach friends in its wake. All that's left is to pick up the pieces. And each individual does in ways unexpected. One sheds tears. Some offer a shoulder, an embrace. One tries to help, only to hit a brick wall. One finds difficult acceptance. Still one harbors deep, stinging regret. Where do they go from here?