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The bestselling coauthor of such page-turning thrillers as Relic and The Cabinet of Curiosities, Douglas Preston now spins an unforgettable tale of greed, adventure, and betrayal in The Codex. "Greetings from the dead," declares Maxwell Broadbent on the videotape he left behind after his...

In “Yes Indeed: Tales from Yes Without Jon Anderson,” music journalist Preston M. Frazier delves into the transformative eras of the legendary progressive rock band Yes during the times when their iconic frontman, Jon Anderson, was absent. Through meticulous research and insightful analysis, Frazier chronicles the band’s resilience and evolution, shedding light on the albums, tours, and lineup changes that defined these pivotal periods. This compelling narrative offers listeners a deeper understanding of Yes’s enduring legacy and their ability to innovate beyond expectations

Get ready for a BRAND-NEW heart-racing, twist-filled thriller from the #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author NATASHA PRESTON. ARE YOU INVITED? In the heart of the English countryside, Bessie and her closest friends gather at a remote castle for a secret party destined to make this the best spring...

Accomplished scuba instructor Nancy Kane has an obsession with the supernatural and cryptozoology, so when she’s exploring an underground cave system and is somehow transported back in time to Loch Ness where she comes face-to-face with the illusive monster, she’s not terrified. She’s fascinated. While coming to terms with being stuck in another time weighs on Nancy, she finds the prospect easier to stomach with the help of Malcolm Grant, the tanist of Urquhart Castle.

Have you ever wondered why you get grossed out by different things? Everyone has had that feeling in their stomach when they are grossed out. Sometimes it can give you a stomachache or it can even make you get sick! Both people and animals can get disgusted by a wide range of things. Do you know why you feel this way at times? Well, this story can help you learn how these feelings are a response that allows you to stay healthy and keep germs out of your body!

The Order of the Black Sun series leads the listener on a roller-coaster ride in search of a legend. Packed with breathtaking suspense and nerve-shredding action, the Order of the Black Sun is a thrilling listen for all fans of action, suspense, and intrigue. This best-selling epic adventure features two complete full-length novels in one box set: Nazi Gold (book five) and Black Sun Conspiracy (book six).

Dr. Nina Gould was expecting a break from her expeditions with the Order of the Black Sun but fate seems to have other plans when an offer from Egypt sends her and her long-time associate, David Purdue, on an expedition to unearth the long-lost tomb of Cleopatra. Unfortunately, Cleopatra was not laid to rest alone, having been buried with her lover Mark Antony - a famous Roman that catches the attention of the nefarious Third Triumvirate.

Audrina James was only trying to stop the old brooch from being stolen; she didn’t know that touching it would send her back in time to medieval Scotland! But the brooch belonged to Audrina’s ancestor, a woman who died tragically on her wedding night and swore to her last breath that she would be reunited with her true love - and Audrina is her mirror image. It’s been one year to the day since Colin MacLaren’s bride suffered and died at the whim of a bloody-handed English occupier. So how is she standing before him?

Brimstone: Booktrack Edition adds an immersive musical soundtrack to your audiobook listening experience! A body is found in the attic of a fabulous Long Island estate. There is a claw print scorched into the wall, and the stench of sulfur chokes the air. When FBI Special Agent Pendergast...

Occult expert Jean-Luc Gerard has heard legend of an infamous book once owned by a powerful witch; a tome of magical knowledge that's pages have been split apart for centuries. He has dreamed of some day being able to see the book restored but those dreams never seemed possible, until the day he met billionaire adventurer David Purdue.... Aligned with a common goal, the two men must navigate the strange, the cursed, and even the enchanted in their quest to read the contents of the lost book of shadows.

A joyous celebration of drums, heartbeats, and the bond between mother and child, by acclaimed African American musician Randy Preston Bass drum, steel pan, snare . . . is there any kind of drum this little boy’s mom can’t play? For as long as he can remember, drums have been a big part of...

This audiobook is a restatement of the life and teachings of Jesus as recorded in the New Testament Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Like an earlier effort by Thomas Jefferson, who produced The Jefferson Bible in the early 1800s, its purpose is to distill from the scriptures only those verses truly portraying the life and teachings of Jesus. Each major event of his life is treated individually, and then arranged in chronological order. Thus, it presents the story of Jesus as it actually took place, from birth through death and resurrection.

When the Vatican calls, Dr. Laura Stevens and her team answer. Their mission: to complete a quest that one of their own failed to finish. The prize? A myth wrapped in legend—Excalibur. For Sir Lancelot, their immortal companion, it’s personal. Centuries ago, he had one chance to claim the sword of kings... and lost. Now, with the blade rumored to have resurfaced, he’s determined not to fail again. But the past is not dead. As an ancient enemy returns from the shadows, Excalibur becomes the spark that could ignite a war—and Lancelot finds himself in a duel against a ghost from his own legend.

Es lauert tief am Meeresgrund, und es wächst unaufhaltsam. Bei einer Expedition in die Antarktis ging vor Jahren ein riesiger Meteorit über Bord. Noch immer liegt er auf dem Grund der eisigen See. Eli Glinn, Chef von Effective Engineering Solutions, leitete damals die Expedition, in deren Verlauf über hundert Menschen starben. Nun drängt die Zeit: Der Meteorit hat sich inzwischen als Alien-Lebensform entpuppt, als Samenkapsel, aus der ein gigantisches Gewächs mit Fangarmen geworden ist.

I’m only in my 20s, but I’ve got empty nest syndrome - hard. With both of my brothers wrapped up in their own lives, I feel like I’ve been left at loose ends. And losing my job hasn’t exactly helped in the "get out and keep myself busy" department, either. A chance meeting with Henry is enough to prove how captivating an older omega can be. Getting to work with him as an assistant is enough to keep me on my toes. But finding out he’s my mate? That’s a twist I never expected. It’s clear that Henry is running from his past. I can only try to be the safe place he can land.

After being brought back in time to 16th-century Scotland, Karen must investigate a mysterious epidemic while exploring her attraction to the irresistible Connor. But when the investigation into the illness leads them down a dark, unexpected path, foes from this world as well as those from the supernatural one will be thrust at them, leaving Karen to fight for her new life and love with Connor - while also protecting her heart. Troubled by the Highlander is perfect for fans of brooding heroes, intrepid heroines, and pause-resister time-travel romance.

Sequel to the best-selling fantasy, Prince of the Ancients, Queen of the Exiled continues Eliana's story. For fans of Fourth Wing, Game of Thrones & C. A. Farran's Songs of the Wicked. Consumed by rage and plagued by nightmares of events from months before, Eliana has returned to her home ofMeridium. She resumes her duties as heir to the throne, thrust amongst those in court who see her as unworthy. But danger presents itself again when those blessed by the first mages return, and the Hollow resumes its path of chaos across the continent.

The Order of the Black Sun series leads the listener on a roller-coaster ride in search of a legend. Packed with breathtaking suspense and nerve-shredding action, the Order of the Black Sun series is a thrilling listen for all fans of action, suspense, and intrigue.

Tanner is a high-ranking member of the Desert Town wolf pack, one of the most stable packs on the planet. It's hard to be happy when you're at odds with yourself. A new, handsome wolf is making it even more difficult to make decisions. Can Tanner get all four paws on solid ground? Angelo is a recent import from the Pacific Northwest. After past failings, he's deeply uncertain about opening up to an unknown wolf. Yet he can't help but feel strongly attracted to him. Opening up is rough after losing so much.

Somalia was Tom Pecora's first deployment as a CIA Protective Operations Cadre (POC) officer, responsible for providing protective operations support in hostile areas of the world. He later headed up a series of the Agency's undisclosed protective operations teams. From 1989 until his retirement in 2013, he was assigned to multiple war zones across Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, doing the kind of work few are even aware exists.