The Palace of Illusions takes us back to a time that is half-history, half-myth, and wholly magical; narrated by Panchaali, the wife of the five Pandava brothers, we are -- finally -- given a woman's take on the timeless tale that is the Mahabharata Tracing Panchaali's life -- from fiery birth and lonely childhood, where her beloved brother is her only true companion; through her complicated friendship with the enigmatic Krishna; to marriage, motherhood and Panchaali's secret attraction to the mysterious man who is her husbands' most dangerous enemy -- The Palace of Illusions is a deeply human novel about a woman born into a man's world -- a world of warriors, gods and the ever manipulating hands of fate. 'A mythic tale brimming with warriors, magic and treachery' Los Angeles Times 'A radiant entree into an ancient mythology . . . Charming and remarkable' Houston Chronicle 'A woman's look at crime and punishment, loyalty, promises, love and vengeance . . . With The Palace of Illusions , Divakaruni has proven that her storytelling talents put her right up there with the best' Miami Herald

The moving exploration of a young boy's loss of innocence 'The past is a foreign country: they do things differently there...' When one long, hot summer, young Leo is staying with a school-friend at Brandham Hall, he begins to act as a messenger between Ted, the farmer, and Marian, the beautiful young woman up at the hall. He becomes drawn deeper and deeper into their dangerous game of deceit and desire, until his role brings him to a shocking and premature revelation. The haunting story of a young boy's awakening into the secrets of the adult world, The Go-Between is also an unforgettable evocation of the boundaries of Edwardian society. It was adapted into an internationally-successful film starring Julie Christie and Alan Bates. Edited with an introduction and notes by Douglas Brooks-Davies 'Magical and disturbing' Independent 'On a first reading, it is a beautifully wrought description of a small boy's loss of innocence long ago. But, visited a second time, the knowledge of approaching, unavoidable tragedy makes it far more poignant and painful' Express

The instant New York Times bestselling prequel to the Cat & Mouse Duet is here . . . The married woman of the manor. The stranger outside. An intoxicating novel of dark temptation and dangerous desire by the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Cat and Mouse Duet. November 12, 1944. This house holds on to souls for a lifetime. I thought I had given it to my husband when I vowed to love him until the end of time. I lied. Nothing could have prepared me for the day my phantom appeared outside my window. He was terrifying, yet hypnotizing, and I couldn't deny my intrigue. I never intended to fall into a whirlwind romance with my stalker. Especially because he's so much more than that. A criminal. A mobster. The man who offers me solace from the monster in Parsons Manor. There are many that haunt these halls, yet it's only my husband I fear. Recommended Reading Order for the C&M Universe: Satan's Affair Haunting Adeline Hunting Adeline Where's Molly

A STUNNING HISTORICAL NOVEL FROM WOMEN'S PRIZE LONGLISTED AUTHOR                                        * One of BBC's '12 books you need to read in 2026'                                       * A Guardian Book of the Day                                       * A BookBub 'Best Historical Fiction of 2026' selection Two outsiders venture into the Forbidden Kingdom of Tibet, both driven by a motive they are desperate to keep secret... In 1869, the mountainous territory of Tibet is closed to foreigners. Balram is an Indian guide recruited to lead an English Captain on an illegal and foolhardy expedition within Tibet. Katherine, fleeing a life of frustrated ambition, is determined to become the first European woman to reach Lhasa. The two of them cross paths on their long, treacherous journeys. As they battle to survive, Balram and Katherine face storms and bandits, snow leopards and soldiers, fevers and frostbite. But nothing is more dangerous than the secrets that snap at their heels, in this unforgettable story about the obsessions of empire and the lengths we go to in pursuit of legacy. 'An epic, perilous odyssey.' Guardian 'Riveting... This book is a triumph.' Laila Lalami, author of The Dream Hotel

A BRILLIANT NEW COSY MYSTERY STARRING THE NATION'S FAVOURITE AMATEUR SLEUTH, JANE AUSTEN! 'A note-perfect crime caper' RED 'BRILLIANT. So sharply observed, yet fresh, funny and a joy to read ' JENNIE GODFREY 'A fun, clever mystery...a must-read for historical crime fiction fans' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING ----- Welcome to Godmersham Park, 1797. Jane Austen is spending the summer with her estranged brother, Neddy. As heir to wealthy widow Mrs Knight's fortune, it is imperative that Neddy stays in his benefactor's good graces. But upon arrival in Kent, Jane realises Neddy is in dire need of her help. For a mysterious young woman currently resides with Mrs Knight - a stranger named Eleanor, who threatens to swindle the inheritance for herself. Jane must uncover who Eleanor is, to protect the fortunes - and fate - of her entire family. But when her investigation takes a dangerous turn, can she solve the mystery - and save them all? ***Previously published in hardback as A Fortune Most Fatal*** ----- Praise for Miss Austen Investigates 'Richly imagined and wonderfully plotted' S.J. BENNETT 'Jessica Bull combines genteel Georgian country living with the lively intrigue of a whodunnit to create a very satisfying read' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'I adored it...fresh fiendish and funny. Much like Jane herself' JENNIE GODFREY 'Brilliant' WOMAN & HOME Why readers LOVE the Miss Austen Investigates series 'A cracking premise, brilliantly executed. Jessica Bull knows her Austen!' 5***** reader review 'Fresh and witty' 5***** reader review 'I was hooked from the start' 5***** reader review 'An absolute triumph' 5***** reader review 'Perfect for any fan of a cosy crime and historical fiction' 5***** reader review

The Ninth Key is the second book in the thrilling, romantic Mediator series, from the New York Times bestselling author of the Princess Diaries, Meg Cabot. Everything is going great for Suze. Her new life as a teen mediator in California is a whirlwind of parties and excellent hair days. Tad Beaumont, the hottest boy in town, has even asked Suze out on her very first date. Suze is so excited that she's willing to ignore her misgivings about Tad...particularly the fact that he's not Jesse, whose ghostly status—not to mention apparent disinterest in her—make him unattainable. What Suze can't ignore, however, is the ghost of a murdered woman, a supernatural mystery whose death seems directly connected to dark secrets hidden in none other than Tad Beaumont's past. Don't miss the delightfully funny supernatural Mediator series, from New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot. What's harder: solving a murder, or figuring out your love life? YA Urban Fantasy: Sunny California gets a supernatural twist when high school, first dates, and a hot ghost roommate collide. A Swoon-Worthy Love Triangle: She's falling for Tad, the cutest guy in school. But Jesse, the 19th-century ghost in her bedroom, isn't making it easy to move on. Sarcastic Heroine: Suze Simon is a mediator who's quicker with a punch than a pep talk, juggling a secret life of ghost-busting with the drama of being the new girl in town. A Chilling Ghost Story: When the ghost of a murdered woman appears, Suze must dig into Tad's dark past—but the truth might be more dangerous than she ever imagined.

A BRILLIANT NEW COSY MYSTERY STARRING THE NATION'S FAVOURITE AMATEUR SLEUTH, JANE AUSTEN! 'A note-perfect crime caper' RED 'BRILLIANT. So sharply observed, yet fresh, funny and a joy to read ' JENNIE GODFREY 'A fun, clever mystery...a must-read for historical crime fiction fans' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING ----- Welcome to Godmersham Park, 1797. Jane Austen is spending the summer with her estranged brother, Neddy. As heir to wealthy widow Mrs Knight's fortune, it is imperative that Neddy stays in his benefactor's good graces. But upon arrival in Kent, Jane realises Neddy is in dire need of her help. For a mysterious young woman currently resides with Mrs Knight - a stranger named Eleanor, who threatens to swindle the inheritance for herself. Jane must uncover who Eleanor is, to protect the fortunes - and fate - of her entire family. But when her investigation takes a dangerous turn, can she solve the mystery - and save them all? ***Previously published in hardback as A Fortune Most Fatal*** ----- Praise for Miss Austen Investigates 'Richly imagined and wonderfully plotted' S.J. BENNETT 'Jessica Bull combines genteel Georgian country living with the lively intrigue of a whodunnit to create a very satisfying read' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'I adored it...fresh fiendish and funny. Much like Jane herself' JENNIE GODFREY 'Brilliant' WOMAN & HOME Why readers LOVE the Miss Austen Investigates series 'A cracking premise, brilliantly executed. Jessica Bull knows her Austen!' 5***** reader review 'Fresh and witty' 5***** reader review 'I was hooked from the start' 5***** reader review 'An absolute triumph' 5***** reader review 'Perfect for any fan of a cosy crime and historical fiction' 5***** reader review

All paths lead to destruction in the new Torpedo Ink novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan. Savin "Savage" Pajari is convinced he's not worth a damn thing. He's not like his brothers. He's a sadistic monster, a killer-a man no woman could truly love. So it completely throws him when a stranger risks her life for his, pushing him out of the way and taking the hit that would have sent him six feet under. If he had any kind of sense, he'd leave her alone, but Savage can't get the woman with a smart mouth and no sense of self-preservation out of his head. With one kiss, he's lost. Seychelle Dubois has spent her entire life not feeling much of anything, until Savage comes along and sets her whole body on fire. Kissing him was a mistake. Letting him get close would be a catastrophe. He's the most beautiful-and damaged-man she's ever met. He has a way of getting under her skin, and what he's offering is too tempting to resist. Seychelle knows so little about Savage or the dangerous world of Torpedo Ink, but his darkness draws her like a moth to a flame. Loving him could mean losing herself completely to his needs-needs she doesn't understand but is eager to learn. But what Savage teaches her could destroy her. Story Locale: Sea Haven, CA (fictional) Series Overview: Torpedo Ink motorcyle club roars into the small, peaceful coastal town of Sea Haven, bringing excitement and romance in the wake of its choppers.

From the author of the Crossfire saga comes the beginning of a twisty tale of obsession and fury, as a trinity of women protect what they covet at any cost. 'Dangerous and sultry . . . domestic suspense at its sexiest' SAMANTHA DOWNING 'A gripping pageturner' GLAMOUR UK 'Absolutely cannot wait for the next one in the series. So many twists and turns . . . I was constantly delighted by each chapter' 5* READER REVIEW 'Powerful . . . I'm obsessed! Why can't the rest of the series be available immediately?' 5* READER REVIEW You can't believe all of them . . . But can you trust any of them? ___________ Widower Kane Black has never got over the death of his wife, Lily. Until he sees a woman with her inimitable beauty on Manhattan's streets, and whisks her up to his towering penthouse. But not everyone is ready to accept Lily's return. Aliyah, Kane's mother, thinks that "Lily" exerts dangerous control, and there is only room in this family for one queen. While Kane's sister-in-law, Amy, has been hurt in the past, and now is out for revenge. Three women, linked by buried secrets, circle the man who so willingly accepts the return of his dead wife. But Kane is happier than he has ever been, and will do anything to keep it that way. ___________ A lushly gothic novel of domestic suspense, So Close is an emotionally intense and addictive story of love, greed and ambition from multimillion-copy international bestseller Sylvia Day. 'You will GOBBLE IT up . . . Take the plunge into the rip current because it is about consume you and leave you gasping till October 2023 for the next instalment' 5***** READER REVIEW 'This instantly had me intrigued. You can't stop reading. That ending!! My goodness, I'm so ready for the next book' 5***** READER REVIEW The Sunday Times bestseller April 2023

Enter the world of Never After--where power rules, secrets kill, and love is the deadliest game. From New York Times bestselling author Emily McIntire comes a dark, seductive series where villains get their happily ever afters... no matter the cost. Hooked James wants revenge--until he wants her more. Seducing Wendy, the sheltered daughter of his enemy, was supposed to be the perfect trap. But as James&#39,s empire begins to crumble and a traitor threatens everything, his plans unravel...and his feelings get dangerously real. Wendy knows James is trouble, but she can&#39,t resist the magnetic pull of their twisted, addictive connection. As desire turns into something deeper, she must decide: is she in love with the man James--or the monster they call Hook? Scarred Prince Tristan Faasa was never meant to rule--but he&#39,ll stop at nothing to steal the crown from his cruel brother. Leading a secret rebellion, he&#39,s ready for war...until Lady Sara Beatreaux arrives. His brother&#39,s bride. His newest obsession. Sara&#39,s mission is clear: marry the King and destroy the Faasa line. But she never expected the Scarred Prince. Dangerous. Forbidden. Irresistible. As betrayal brews and loyalties blur, Sara must choose between vengeance--and the villain she was never supposed to love. Wretched Evelina Westerly is brilliant, brutal, and bound by blood to her family&#39,s drug empire. She doesn&#39,t have time for love--until a one-night stand with a stranger leaves her shaken. When that same man appears as her family&#39,s newest recruit, everything unravels. Nicholas Woodsworth is a DEA agent undercover, sent to take Evelina down. But the ruthless woman he should hate is the only one he can&#39,t forget. As passion ignites, loyalty shatters--and love might be their most dangerous betrayal yet.

In a gripping, relentlessly suspenseful new thriller from the #1 internationally bestselling author of Twenty Years Later, a woman in the Witness Protection Program realizes that her new home is far from the small-town safe haven she was promised . . . Dark secrets, dangerous threats, and jaw-dropping twists for readers of Riley Sager, Jeneva Rose, and Alex Michaelides. Harmony Falls is a pretty little town in the Pacific Northwest, as bucolic as its name suggests. But Andi Vonn isn’t there by choice. She’s been given a new identity through the Witness Protection Program while she waits to testify against her powerful former employer. Her fiancé, Lucas, was killed before he could do the same, and the explosive case is making national headlines. Andi has no faith that the FBI will keep her safe. Why should she follow orders from the very people who got Lucas killed? She didn’t even know about her boss’s wrongdoing, yet she’s still facing prison time after the trial. But there’s a key piece of evidence—a flash drive of damning videos—that she can leverage to get immunity, if she can just figure out where Lucas hid it. The only person who’s as much a target as Andi is Lucas’s brother, celebrated journalist Oliver Whitaker. Holed up in a Maine cabin, he becomes Andi’s long-distance ally as they try and figure out who exactly wants them dead. Meanwhile Andi tries to blend into Harmony Falls without giving herself away, fearing that with every moment, her enemies may be drawing closer. But then, Harmony Falls may not be quite what it appears to be either. Andi was told that nothing dangerous could find her here. She had no way to know that a nightmare was already lying in wait, ready to silence her forever . . .

BELOW THE BELT is book #3 in the Holly Hands Cozy Mystery series, which begins with KNOCKOUT (Book #1). Fans of Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum and Jana DeLeon's Miss Fortune will find a new character to love in Holly Hands! Holly Hands. 29. Single mom. Disgraced, former boxing pro. Repo woman. Holly wonders if it's a joke when she's assigned her new job: to repo a helicopter. She can't fly. She doesn't even like heights. Yet where there's a will, there's a way. Holly can handle anything—as long as another dead body doesn't come with it. Unfortunately for her, it does. Luckily, Holly has Lucky by her side—a neglected pit bull she found on the wrong side of a job, who refuses to leave her side—and who, like her, has nowhere to go but up. Together, maybe they can crawl their way out of the urban hell of their bad slice of Baltimore, where coming home at night is even more dangerous than going to work. Maybe Holly can manage to get her young daughter the medical treatment she desperately needs, and manage to get her out of her dangerous public school and into the private school of her dreams. Just maybe, she can fall in love with that private school Dad from the other side of town and start a whole new life. Or maybe not. Life has never been easy for Holly. And if the past few days are any indication, it's about to get a whole lot worse. BELOW THE BELT (A HOLLY HANDS COZY MYSTERY) is book #3 in a riveting new cozy mystery series, a page-turning thriller that grabs you from page one and does not let go. Get ready to find yourself reading all night, bleary-eyed, and falling madly in love with a new character who will fight her way into your heart.

The highly anticipated sequel to Juan Gómez-Jurado's number 1 international bestseller, Red Queen, now an original series streaming on Amazon Prime.Antonia Scott is the lynchpin of the Red Queen project, created to work behind the scenes to solve the most dark, devious and dangerous crimes.In Costa del Sol, southern Spain, a key mafia figure is found brutally murdered in his villa. His pregnant wife, Lola Moreno, barely escapes an attempt to kill her – and is on the run. An unusual shipping container arrives to Spain from St Petersburg, holding the corpses of nine women.Now Antonia, with the help of her protector, must track down the missing Lola. But they aren't the only ones – a dangerous hitman, known as the Black Wolf, is also on her trail. And Antonia Scott, still plagued by her personal demons, must outwit, out-manoeuvre, and, ultimately, face this terrible, mysterious killer.Translated by Nick Caistor and Lorenza Garcia, Black Wolf follows on from Red Queen and features Antonia Scott, the most compelling and original detective since Lisbeth Salander.Praise for Juan Gómez-Jurado:'Best thriller books of the year . . . What impresses is the brainy brio of Gómez-Jurado's storytelling' – Sunday Times'An electrifying serial-killer thriller . . . tops even The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo as a thinking reader's thriller, and Antonia Scott is like a more sympathetic Lisbeth Salander' – A.J. Finn, bestselling author of The Woman in the WindowReaders are saying:'A really good read. I love the way all the threads come together from the first body to the finish. Can't wait for the final book' - 5 star review'The author maintains fascinating plot twists whilst revealing further aspects of the main character's personality and behaviour' - 5 star review'It's full of action & suspense with lots of twists which gets you thinking constantly' - 5 star review

At first, horse trainer and Carson Stables owner Annie Carson blames the random losses of local livestock on feral animals stalking Olympic Peninsula county's farms and ranches. But when one of her own flock is found savagely slaughtered, it gets personal. Then it turns dangerous, when Annie discovers the body of a young woman hanging in her new hay barn. Suddenly, she's up to her neck in complicated mysteries-one involving her private life. But her sleuthing skills aren't exactly welcome by the sheriff. And as she uncovers a clue to the killer's identity, Annie fears she's leading a deadly trail straight to her door. Praise for Leigh Hearon: "Here's a new heroine after my own heart. Plan to stay up all night with this one because this mystery is a winner right out of the gate!" -Fern Michaels, #1 New York Times bestselling author on Reining in Murder "This strikingly polished first mystery is, quite simply, remarkable. Reining in Murder has it all: rounded characters, likeable protagonist, thrilling, perfectly paced plot and impeccable narrative style . . . Leigh Hearon masterfully maintains the suspense to the very finish line." -Mystery Scene Magazine on Reining in Murder "Leigh Hearon seems destined for high marks with what is shaping up to be a delightful new series in the mystery genre." -Colorado Daily News on Reining in Murder "This murder mystery will be enjoyed by anyone who likes chewing hay and wearing riding boots." -Fresh Fiction on Reining in Murder "The action-packed scenes are stellar, as well as the descriptions of the gorgeous and dangerous Washington wilderness. This third in the series presents a unique heroine, one whose devotion to horses is as admirable as her wit and intelligence." -Kings River Life Magazine on Unbridled Murder

Bad men make excellent fertilizer ... The cult Korean psychological horror tale of revenge, reinvention, and what it takes to grow back. Perfect nutrients for fans of CONVENIENCE STORE WOMAN and MY SISTER THE SERIAL KILLER In the heart of a quiet town, a young woman tends to her plant shop, but beneath the soil of her lush, green sanctuary lies something far darker.... ________ Every garden needs a little weeding ... Tucked away in the corner of a neighbourhood in Dosan, South Korea, is the Plant Shop. Its owner Yoohee has started anew, while her meticulously grown foliage thrives under her tender care. The shop is her refuge, where petunias and marigolds bloom and the air itself is like an elixir of peace. By day, Yoohee dispenses gardening advice, but she also finds herself offering a special service out-of-hours. Women in desperation come to her about a man they hope might disappear from their lives. Because Yoohee has encountered these kinds of men in her own life, men who treated her (and her beloved plants) with utter disrespect. So as night falls, Yoohee trades her apron for a shovel and a hoe and vanishes into her moonlit garden. There, she buries not just the remains of the day, but also the bloody remnants of a few unfortunate incidents. As more men are reported missing, a determined young detective comes knocking ... Atmospheric and haunting, PLANT LADY is a subtle, humorous story of dangerous obsession and misogyny that will fertilise your deepest fears and keep you rooted right to its chilling last page. __________ 'Gentle yet full of quiet rage, Plant Lady is sparse, haunting and timely' Parini Shroff, bestselling author of The Bandit Queens

From Daniel Silva, the #1 New York Times-bestselling author, comes a modern masterpiece of espionage, love, and betrayal. She was his best-kept secret ... In an isolated village in the mountains of Andalusia, a mysterious Frenchwoman begins work on a dangerous memoir. It is the story of a man she once loved in the Beirut of old, and a child taken from her in treason's name. The woman is the keeper of the Kremlin's most closely guarded secret. Long ago, the KGB inserted a mole into the heart of the West—a mole who stands on the doorstep of ultimate power. Only one man can unravel the conspiracy: Gabriel Allon, the legendary art restorer and assassin who serves as the chief of Israel's vaunted secret intelligence service. Gabriel has battled the dark forces of the new Russia before, at great personal cost. Now he and the Russians will engage in a final epic showdown, with the fate of the postwar global order hanging in the balance. Gabriel is lured into the hunt for the traitor after his most important asset inside Russian intelligence is brutally assassinated while trying to defect in Vienna. His quest for the truth will lead him backward in time, to the twentieth century's greatest act of treason, and, finally, to a spellbinding climax along the banks of the Potomac River outside Washington that will leave readers breathless. Fast as a bullet, hauntingly beautiful, and filled with stunning double-crosses and twists of plot, The Other Woman is a tour de force that proves once again that of all those writing spy novels today, Daniel Silva is quite simply the best” (Kansas City Star).

Gabriel Allon, master art restorer and assassin, returns in a spellbinding #1 New York Times bestselling novel 'Allon is the 21st century Bond' Daily Mail Bruised and war-weary following his secret war to bring down a terrorist mastermind, Gabriel Allon returns to his beloved Rome to restore a Caravaggio masterpiece. But early one morning Gabriel is summoned by his friend and occasional ally Monsignor Luigi Donati, the all-powerful private secretary to the Pope. The broken body of a beautiful woman lies beneath Michelangelo's magnificent dome. Donati fears a public inquiry will inflict more wounds on an already-damaged Church so he calls upon Gabriel to use his matchless talents and experience to quietly pursue the truth - was it suicide, or something more sinister? Gabriel discovers that the woman revealed a dangerous secret that threatens powers beyond the Vatican. And an old enemy plots revenge in the shadows, an unthinkable act of sabotage that will plunge the world into a conflict of apocalyptic proportions. Once again Gabriel must return to the ranks of his old intelligence service-and place himself, and those he holds dear, on the razor's edge of danger. Praise for Daniel Silva: 'Sexily brooding Allon... must be the most famous superspy not played by Daniel Craig' Daily Telegraph ' elegantly paced , subtle and well-informed . If you haven't read Silva before, try Portrait of a Spy - and then go back and read the series .' Daily Mail '[A] top-notch thriller by a writer with the inside track on spying' The Sun 'In true Bauer fashion , shoot-outs, kidnappings and international terror plots follow Gabriel Allon wherever he goes' USA Today 'Silva builds tension with breathtaking double and triple turns of the plot' People

"The book of the summer."-Harper's Bazaar "Rebecca meets Brideshead Revisited meets Saltburn." -Stylist magazine "A hugely talented writer." -Sarah Waters "Gripping . . . a sensuous game of cat and mouse." -Aisling Rawle "Stylish, devastating and very hot." -Daisy Alpert Florin, author of My Last Innocent Year Hot to the touch, an "utterly addictive" (Colin Walsh) modern gothic about a promising young filmmaker pushed to the brink In the middle of an unrelenting heat-wave, up-and-coming filmmaker Ruby arrives at the country house of her idol, Ellen. An iconoclastic feminist director, Ellen has offered Ruby mentorship and a room of her own in which to write her next film. Ellen's home is like something out of a dream-grand and imposing, with sprawling gardens and a shimmering swimming pool. But tension thrums beneath the picture-perfect surface. Ellen's reputation is under fire, and she chastises Ruby for refusing to turn her trauma into art. Meanwhile, Ellen's mercurial twenty-year-old daughter, Lara, lounges by the pool under the blistering sun, drawing her mother's latest houseguest towards her like a moth to a flame. As her hopes for an artistic summer retreat unravel, Ruby finds herself entangled in a dangerous dynamic between mother and daughter, waiting for the heat to break. Ellen and Lara seem to be playing games with her, and Ruby has the unnerving sensation that she's not the first promising young woman to fall under their spell. An incendiary fever dream of a novel set during one sun-bleached July, Imogen Crimp's Give Me Everything You've Got explores the dark corners of ambition, exploitation, and what it takes to be a woman artist.

She's got perfect posture, a nasty temper, and centuries of know-how. Will trying to fix the fourth dimension leave her trapped in a harsh new reality? Ireland, 1100's. Wilda Firestone doesn't put up with incompetence. Awaiting extraction back to her regularly scheduled life in modern Toronto, the feisty sixty-year-old spends the days hanging out with druids and learning local lore. But when she and her two companions finally make contact with her boss, she realizes that thwarting the terrorists who are corrupting history has left their portal home out of order. Tasked with sabotaging the enemy without modern backup, Wilda swears up a blue streak when her first few plans fall through. And the resourceful woman wonders if she's overlooked a valuable source of talent for too long when her untried partners start offering up unique ideas. Can she lead them through a deadly showdown and get everyone safely back to the future? Veiled in Ancient Shadows is the wonderfully sassy fourth book in the Toronto Time Agents science fiction series. If you like mature heroines, vivid descriptions, and captivating snippets of history, then you'll love C.N. Jackson's dangerous delve into the past.

"Another fantasy romance in the vein of books by Sabaa Tahir, Renee Ahdieh. . . . Shalia matures from a frightened girl in a foreign land to a woman unwilling to allow her destiny or desires to be controlled by the men around her." - School Library Journal "I will be thinking about Shalia's strength and fearlessness (and swooning over the slow-burn romance) as I anxiously await book two!" - Erin Bowman, author of Vengeance Road Shalia is a proud daughter of the desert, but after years of devastating war with the adjoining kingdom, her people are desperate for an end to the violence that has claimed so many of their loved ones. Willing to trade her freedom to ensure the safety of her family, Shalia becomes Queen of the Bone Lands, a country where magic is outlawed and the Elementae--those that can control earth, air, fire and water--are traitors, subject to torture . . . or worse. Before she is even crowned, Shalia discovers that she can bend the earth to her will. Trapped between her husband's irrational hatred of the Elementae and a dangerous rebellion led by her own brother, Shalia must harness her power and make an impossible choice: save her family, save the Elementae, or save herself.