The Jade Owl (The Jade Owl Legacy Book 1)by Edward C. Patterson

In China they whisper about the Jade Owl and its awful power. This ancient stone, commissioned by the Empress Wu and crafted by a mineral charmer, long haunted the folk of the Middle Kingdom until it vanished into an enigma of legend and lore. Now the Jade Owl is found. It wakes to steal the day from day. Its power to enchant and distort rises again. Its horror is revealed to a band of five, who must return it to the Valley of the Dead before the laws of ch’i are set aside in favor of destruction’s dance. Five China Hands, each drawn through time’s thin fabric by the bird, discover enchantment on the secret garland. Five China Hands, and one holds the key to the world’s fate. Five China Hands. Only one Jade Owl – but it’s awake and in China, they whisper again.

Professor Rowden Gray has come to San Francisco following a new opportunity at the East Asian Arts and Culture Museum, only to find that the opportunity has evaporated. Desperate, he means to end his career in a muddle of pity and Scotch, but then things happen. He latches on to a fascinating young man who is pursuing a lost relic that Professor Gray has in fact been seeking. Be careful for what you seek – you may just find it. Thus begins a journey that takes the professor and his companions on a spirited adventure across three-thousand miles of Chinese culture and mystery – a quest to fulfill a warrant long set out to ignite the world in myth and legend. The Jade Owl is the beginning of a series – a legacy that fulfills a terrible truth; and in China, they whisper again.

A Finalist in the 2009 RAINBOW AWARDS

Cover of Snow: A Novelby Jenny Milchman

WINNER OF THE MARY HIGGINS CLARK AWARD

Jenny Milchman’s Cover of Snow is a remarkable debut, a gripping tale of suspense in the tradition of Gillian Flynn, Chris Bohjalian, and Nancy Pickard.

Waking up one wintry morning in her old farmhouse nestled in the Adirondack Mountains of New York, Nora Hamilton instantly knows that something is wrong. When her fog of sleep clears, she finds her world is suddenly, irretrievably shattered: Her husband, Brendan, has committed suicide.

The first few hours following Nora’s devastating discovery pass for her in a blur of numbness and disbelief. Then, a disturbing awareness slowly settles in: Brendan left no note and gave no indication that he was contemplating taking his own life. Why would a rock-solid police officer with unwavering affection for his wife, job, and quaint hometown suddenly choose to end it all? Having spent a lifetime avoiding hard truths, Nora must now start facing them.

Unraveling her late husband’s final days, Nora searches for an explanation–but finds a bewildering resistance from Brendan’s best friend and partner, his fellow police officers, and his brittle mother. It quickly becomes clear to Nora that she is asking questions no one wants to answer. For beneath the soft cover of snow lies a powerful conspiracy that will stop at nothing to keep its presence unknown . . . and its darkest secrets hidden.

Leif J. Erickson Sci-Fi and Thriller Bundle: Winter Falls – Magic Eyes – The Darkness of Truthby Leif J. Erickson

The Darkness of Truth

This is a Vampire Horror Book and a Vampire Thriller

Anna Negru had always enjoyed her simple life in Bucharest, the capital of Romania. Living with her parents in a small apartment above their used book store, Anna dreamed of running the store as she spent her free time reading the books contained within. When her parents were killed in a car accident, Anna’s life took a dramatic turn.

Winter Falls

As the conspiracy deepens, and more people murdered, the detectives are faced with only unanswered questions and dead ends. A vast network of lies and deceit has been cast to derail the investigation and prevent the people who’ve committed the crimes from facing justice. With people blaming the system and arguing for it to be taken offline and undergo more testing, the detectives soon learn that, while artificial intelligence needs to be closely monitored, the people operating that technology are the ones to lookout for.

Magic Eyes: A Great Murder Mystery Novel That Will Keep You Guessing Until The Final Trick

What would an old murder mystery and a strange magician possibly have in common?

What other emotions and memories could a return of a best friend bring besides joy and happiness?

How would you find the answers to a murder mystery of your best friend’s family, and mysteries disappearance of your father?

How far would you push to get your answers?

A mysteries magician, his last public show, and his greatest trick to reveal all the answers to a great murder mystery novel… would you take part of it?

Midnight Whispersby Celia Kyle

The vampires gather when the sun goes down

The wolves howl as the moon grows round

The witches whisper as the stars drown…

The worlds of supernatural and familiar collide in this thrilling collection of books.

Delve into the darkness and experience a world that exists just beyond the boundary of our reality. These authors bring you stories of vampires, shifters, demons, witches, faes, and angels.

Immerse yourself in the pages and join in on the adventures as you get lost in chaos, excitement, betrayal, love and romance because when worlds collide, sometimes all that is left in the dark of night are whispers…

Satisfy your paranormal romance and urban fantasy cravings with MIDNIGHT WHISPERS – a 23 book collection from USA Today, and NYT Bestselling authors.

This is a limited edition collection you don’t want to miss. Each book is exclusive and can not be found anywhere else. Grab this ultimate bundle for 99 cents before it’s gone forever!

From authors: Celia Kyle, J.L. Beck and C. Hallman, Mikayla Symonett, Sharon Hamilton, Lea Jade, Jessica Wayne, Moni Boyce, Rachel Andrews, Molly Chase, Sapphire Winters and S.M. Nicholas, Helen Allan, Meg Anne, Rose Garcia, Kira Brinamon, Heather MacKinnon, L S Slayford, A.J. Macey and Jarica James, D.H. Gibbs, Candace Sams, Sade Rena and SD Savore’, Eve L. Mitchell, Tera Lyn Cortez, K.M Taylor.