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One day changed the world forever. Billions died. A small handful of survivors braved the apocalyptic wasteland to start again. This is their story.

When BD, Deano and the others escaped to the school, they hoped for a moment’s respite. But nothing was further from their reach. A misjudgement of trust, a plan gone awry and the ever-expanding legions of the undead filling the streets mean they’re forced to act fast to avoid a fresh disaster. But haste and safety rarely make good bedfellows and their bid for a new start will come at a cost. Will this be the end for them all? Or can they fight on to live another day?

There is no respite for BD, Deano and the others as the reanimating virus continues to spread. They need to balance finding food, water, and other essential supplies with safety. Today, their plans go up in smoke. An outbreak, an enemy from the past, and a looming catastrophe strike a triple blow to the heart of their small community. Death stalks them. He lurks in the shadows and around every corner. Before night falls, he’ll be carting fresh souls away; but they might be the lucky ones.

London, 1889. Hoping society has moved on from the scandal that once shadowed her, Lady Rosalynd turns her attention to one of her most cherished causes—the Home for Unwed Mothers, a discreet refuge where poor, unmarried women can give birth in safety and dignity. But when one of the young women is found murdered in a dark alley off Trinity Lane, the fragile calm of Rosalynd’s aristocratic life is abruptly shattered. Drawn into the case by a desperate plea, Rosalynd reluctantly turns to the one man she swore to keep at arm’s length—the enigmatic Duke of Steele.

A late-night conversation leads to a crisis of conscience and a terrifying realization. Dawn has yet to break, but for Robyn, Wren and Mila, nothing will ever be the same again. Before night falls, they will need to battle time, terrain, their enemies, and the infected. Today, they will be tested to their physical and mental limits. Today, they will sacrifice more than they ever have. Today will change everything…forever.

This book simplifies the ancient tradition, walking you step-by-step through each aspect, and explains why taking a this-for-that approach to herbology often fails. Discover the forgotten transformative powers of this ancient, but well-proven, herbalist tradition. Unlike other books on herbalism, this guide offers a holistic approach to integrating medicinal plants into your daily life. All the information inside is designed to show you how to come up with personalized herbal solutions that restore balance to your body.

It should have been a new beginning, a fresh start. The journey to Glasgow was never going to be straightforward, but none of the Safe Haven refugees expected this. Now Mike, Wren, and the others are trapped in a situation that will see them tested to their limits. They’ll have to fight with everything they’ve got just to make it through the day.

They escaped the cities. They lived through the storm. But there are more dark clouds forming on the horizon for Wren and Robyn. The undead have made escape impossible. Ruthless gangs patrol the highways, and danger lurks in the shadows. A new friend and a new settlement and things are looking up, though all is not what it seems.

Kitty Worthington’s joyous Christmas season spirals into a deadly mystery when a holiday shop owner is murdered, and a dear friend is blamed for the crime. London. 1924. Kitty Worthington, newly married to the love of her life, Chief Detective Inspector Robert Crawford Sinclair, is eagerly anticipating spending Christmas with her family at Wynchcombe Castle. But when the health of Robert’s brother takes a turn for the worse, their holiday plans change. Hoping to make their Christmas in London as merry as possible, she visits the city’s famous Mistletoe Shoppe to buy festive decorations.

From the multi-award-winning author Christopher Artinian come the first three books in the post-apocalyptic zombie series people are calling, "gripping", "fast-paced and full of action", "very realistic", "captivating", "inventive", and "emotional". Includes: Rise of the RAMs, Realm of the Raiders, and Reap of the Righteous.

Sometimes, formidable challenges can seem impossible. Sometimes, you can forget what you’ve done and what you’re capable of. Sometimes, doubt can attack you like a virus and leave you questioning your worth. Sometimes….And then sometimes, when things seem like they can’t get any worse, you find yourself. You find the person, the friend, the sister, the warrior you know you can be.

They thought their biggest battle had been fought - but the war had not even begun. Months after the defeat of a vicious army that threatened their very existence, a new enemy has come to town. For Mike and his family, it’s a race against time. With death lurking around every corner, their only hope is to enter a zombie infested city to find the one thing that might save them. They have fought for all they have, but is this one battle too many?

London. 1923. Much to her consternation, Kitty Worthington's debut season is a resounding success, prompting marriage proposals from lords, rogues, scoundrels, and ne'er do wells. Even as she dodges them, a new intrigue arises, and at Westminster, no less. A high-ranking member of the nobility is murdered, and her sister's beau has been framed to take the fall. With her sister's happiness at stake, Kitty sets out to investigate, ably aided by her faithful maid, two noble lords, a titled lady, and Sir Winston, her still flatulent Basset Hound.

After the storm comes calm. But for how long? Fresh from their victory against Olsen’s armies, new challenges await the people of Safe Haven. Under siege, with fuel running out fast, hard decisions need to be made in order to keep the settlement secure.

The Safe Haven refugees hoped that they would find respite in Glasgow. But a devastating chain reaction is in motion, threatening not just their plans but their very existence. Chaos flows through the streets like a fast-moving river. The infected run rampant, and to survive, Mike and the others will have to fight like they never have before. This is the battle of their lives and survival is everything.

Together again, but for how long? A promise kept, another one made, and the ghost of guilt threatens madness. For Wren, her dream has come true. For Robyn, the fate of a friend will determine her future. Now, everything rests on one decision. Two sisters, a new nightmare. Gangs, armies, the undead hordes - they must face them all to find peace, but at what cost?

England. 1923. After a year away at finishing school where she learned etiquette, deportment, and the difference between a fish fork and a salad one, Kitty Worthington is eager to return home. But minutes after she and her brother Ned board the Golden Arrow, the unthinkable happens. A woman with a mysterious connection to her brother is poisoned, and the murderer can only be someone aboard the train. When Scotland Yard hones on Ned as the main suspect, Kitty sets out to investigate.

The dark clouds of war are gathering on the horizon, and to win, the citizens of Safe Haven are going to need help. Fresh from battle with Olsen’s forces, Robyn, Wren, and Mila are thrust into a new nightmare. On a mission to recruit allies, a sequence of events turns the tide against them. Now, with no supplies, no help, and little hope, they must navigate hostile territory in order to survive. Is this one fight too many? Has their luck finally run out? Everything comes to an end. But is this the end of everything?

Still reeling from a battle that left their town in tatters, the residents of Safe Haven believe starting over is going to be the hardest challenge ahead of them. They’re wrong. Rebuilding their settlement will be painstaking and fraught with danger. It will test their strength and the very bonds that hold them together, but it will be nothing compared to what comes next.

Lyssandra’s life is a lie. As a hunter of the Helius Order, she’s dedicated to slaying vampires and protecting the innocent. But she’s also a vampire’s human servant. If her secret comes out, her own order will execute her. When she finds Asher, she’ll cut out his heart for tying her to him, even if he only did it to save her. Even if it kills her too. But when a young girl is found dead, Lyssandra’s mission is derailed. In the gaping hole where the girl’s heart once was, lies a single red rose. Lyssandra has seen the signature before.