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Army in the Obelisk - Greystone

Genres: Adventure, Fantasy/SciFi/Speculative, Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback

An army is rising… Thefts of ancient Egyptian artifacts draw Detective Greg Loren and Soriya Greystone into a centuries-old mystery. Standing in their way are mythic creatures and god-like beings, all carrying out orders from a shadowy group attempting to reclaim a bygone era. At the center of their cause is an obelisk of unknown origin which guards an ancient power within. Loren, still wary of Soriya’s world, turns to Egyptologist Patricia Fleming for help. As the mystery deepens, so does Loren’s attraction—feelings he never imagined possible after the loss of his wife. Navigating the dangers all around them, Soriya and Loren must overcome their differences to find a way to piece together the mystery and stop the threat of the obelisk before its power is unleashed upon the city of Portents.

Legends and Legacies - Greystone 8

Genres: Adventure, Fantasy/SciFi/Speculative, Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback

Soriya’s past is revealed at last! On a quest to reclaim the missing piece of her soul, Soriya Greystone journeys through the Bypass itself. Deep at the heart of eternity, she is offered a choice: a heaven of her own making or a chance to return to Portents for a lifetime of pain and conflict. The true choice waits for her, though. One she must navigate with Mentor by her side. But what sin haunts him? How does it tie to the day Soriya lost her parents and all memory of her previous life? While the past is revealed to Soriya, Greg Loren confronts a deadly present in Portents. A mad bomber has struck, killing indiscriminately with the push of a detonator. As the dead pile up, Loren and Detective Sam Myers are in a race against time to figure out the reason behind the bombings before the killer strikes...

Errant Knight - Greystone 7

Genres: Adventure, Fantasy/SciFi/Speculative, Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback

A knight’s destiny spells the end for Portents. In the final days of Camelot, Merlin foresaw a great darkness rising. He dispatched five knights to combat this evil—and safeguard the world from its insidious threat. The knights built a fail-safe device, should all hope fade, and awaited the day it became necessary. The clock starts ticking when a prominent philanthropist is found murdered. Detective Samantha Myers, with the aid of a centuries-old siren Thel, is pulled into the case. Stymied by the secrets uncovered, Myers turns to the only man capable of solving the mystery: Greg Loren. In the absence of Soriya Greystone, Loren has taken up the role of protector in Portents. He feels inadequate to handle the burden though, especially when he learns his new partner, Gabe, is spiraling at school and with his foster family. The case proves the perfect distraction as Loren confronts the deadly guardians...

Alpha and Omega - Greystone 6

Genres: Adventure, Fantasy/SciFi/Speculative, Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback

The Kindly Killer stalks Portents. Seven victims have been claimed by the murderous madman. No connections exist between the deceased. No clues remain at the scenes. Greg Loren knows the killer is behind the death of his wife and he’s willing to do anything to prove it. Crossing lines comes at a cost, though, both personally and professionally. With his career at risk, Loren must discover what is more important: the answers to the past or carving out a future. Soriya Greystone watches him from a distance, afraid to pull him into her world. But when the twin masked menaces of Comedy and Tragedy strike the city with a chaotic crime wave, the pair are forced together. How are these two disparate threats connected? And what is the secret behind the Kindly Killer’s mania? Witness the beginning as Loren and Soriya meet for the first time. But will their partnership...

The Last King - Greystone

Genres: Adventure, Fantasy/SciFi/Speculative, Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback

A dying king, a guardian lion, and a shadowy demon spell disaster for Portents. The skandola—an ancient talisman with the power to ward off evil—is in danger. When its protection fails, one of the great demons from the underworld escapes to walk the Earth once more. Ur has returned and with him comes eternal darkness. Greg Loren, reassigned from the Central Precinct to a cold case warehouse, finds himself pulled into the conflict when a Shishi lion—a guardian to the last king of men—dies in front of him. Unsure how to proceed, Loren turns to the only person he trusts when the city turns bizarre: Soriya Greystone. Together, with the help of the king’s final guardian, Idris, Loren and Soriya must keep the king safe long enough to banish Ur’s evil from the city of Portents or let darkness rule forever. Brace yourself for an epic clash between light and...

Terminal Point - DSA 2.6

Genres: Adventure, Science Fiction (Sci-Fi), Speculative Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback

The Wellspring Saga Ends Here. For the last century, humanity has achieved wonders beyond imagination. Every development, every advancement—be it in medicine or science or war—has come from someone else… something else. The Wellspring. This ancient program has guided the world down a singular path toward a future which remains a mystery. At the heart of this program lies a signal, transmitting instructions to chart the course ahead. Zac Modine has finally found the signal. After weeks on the run, he hopes to save his own life and escape the destiny thrust upon him. Unfortunately, the Trust has followed his every move, and under the leadership of the manipulative David Hollis, they will stop at nothing to secure the future for their own ends. The DSA is all that stands in the Trust’s way. But will their timely intervention help save the world from the threat of the signal and...

Secret Histories - DSA 2.5

Genres: Adventure, Science Fiction (Sci-Fi), Speculative Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback

Judgment day arrives for the DSA. Susan Metcalf’s connection to the Witness comes to light and threatens everything the team has fought for. Trust breaks. Divisions form among the members, forcing them to choose sides. Before things fall apart completely, the DSA must decide the fate of one of their own. Not only have Metcalf’s secrets come back to haunt the team, a figure from her twisted past arrives to plague to team at their absolute lowest point. Vivian Ness lost everything thanks to Metcalf, and plans to do the same not only to Metcalf, but the rest of the DSA team. Meanwhile, Zac finds himself face-to-face with the Trust’s nefarious leader, David Hollis. Will Hollis force Zac to reveal the truth about his relationship with the Wellspring? If he doesn’t, his wife may pay the ultimate price for the secret. The origin of the DSA stands revealed on the...

Cracked Chrysalis - DSA 2.4

Genres: Adventure, Science Fiction (Sci-Fi), Speculative Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback

The next stage of human evolution has arrived. Ever since his deadly experiment on the unsuspecting innocents of Bellbrook, the Witness has plagued the DSA. He has cost them dearly with each interaction—including his role in the death of one of their own agents. Now the Witness is asking for the DSA’s help. The next stage of his terrifying plan has been unleashed, only this time it is not by the Witness’ hand or with his knowledge. Another dangerous foe from the DSA’s past has subverted the products of his Bellbrook experiment and set them upon a deadly game. One that threatens a CDC facility and the viral contents locked within. It’s a race against time for the DSA team, as they question who they can trust in order to stop the theft of a vicious virus they all hoped destroyed. And when the secret connection between Metcalf and the...

The Missing - DSA 2.3

Genres: Mystery, Science Fiction (Sci-Fi), Speculative Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback

There is a reason behind everything, if you choose to see it. When the Trust systematically destroyed Ben Riley’s life, there was collateral damage to those around him. Emily Wright has been missing for the last eight months, her entire existence erased. Now, after endless worry, a mysterious phone call from Emily has brought Ben to Wichita with Morgan Dunleavy in tow. Their lead offers no answers until the pair meets Lizzy Doyle—a photojournalist with an obsession over the missing of the world. With this new and eccentric player comes a fresh case. A coed has been abducted, and the search is on. Are the two cases connected? What secret does Lizzy bring with her about the missing? And when Ben chooses to follow this mysterious new companion over Morgan, will it spell the end of their partnership? Meanwhile, Susan Metcalf makes a startling discovery that brings her face-to-face with...

Foundations - DSA 2.2

Genres: Adventure, Science Fiction (Sci-Fi), Speculative Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback

The past returns to haunt the DSA. On the hunt for the mysterious organization known as the Trust, Ben Riley and Morgan Dunleavy are pulled into a murder investigation. The source of their lead: Wesley Fuller, one of the first DSA agents, and a man with a hidden and troubled past. Through him, Ben and Morgan discover more than they thought possible, including a link to a case dating back fifty years, and the secret behind a threat that has plagued the DSA for months. Meanwhile, Susan Metcalf—in her hopes to expand the team—recruits hacker, Nixon Jessup. But is the information he holds too dangerous? And will the cost of his recruitment be her very life? Revelations come to light in this illuminating chapter of the DSA—one that points to the origins of their team as well as toward a dark and terrible future quickly heading their way.

The Wellspring - DSA 2.1

Genres: Adventure, Science Fiction (Sci-Fi), Speculative Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback

Ben Riley lies near death. Having done all she can to save her partner’s life, Morgan Dunleavy faces an even greater emergency: Greg Sullivan has captured the Wellspring. In a desperate gambit to free the enigmatic figure, who may be the key component behind humanity’s scientific and technological advancement over the centuries, Morgan must infiltrate the enemy stronghold alone. Even if she saves the mysterious woman, Morgan still must deal with the treason charges leveled against not only herself, but the entire DSA. Susan Metcalf, however, has a plan to save them all that will change the DSA forever. Prepare for a sci-fi adventure unlike any other as the explosive second season of The DSA starts here.

The Final Gauntlet - Greystone-in-Training 3

Genres: Adventure, Fantasy/SciFi/Speculative, Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback

The Daughters of Salem have returned. A doorway was opened and a threat from the earliest days of Portents has found its way home. The Daughters have a clear mission: to use the power of the doorkeeper and awaken a terrible darkness on the world. Soriya stands alone to face the threat. To do so, she must protect the magic-wielding doorkeeper—a woman in a desperate search to find her past. There is more at stake for Soriya, though, as Mentor levels one final test upon her. Should she pass, Soriya will at last earn the mantle of the Greystone. If she fails, however, all of Portents may succumb to the darkness within their souls. Her greatest challenge is only the beginning as the secrets of the city come to light in the epic final chapter of the Greystone-in-Training trilogy.

The Gifts of Kali - Greystone-in-Training 2

Genres: Adventure, Fantasy/SciFi/Speculative, Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback

The world will be wiped clean of sin. Shiva has returned and every life in Portents is at risk. His goal is simple—to purify humanity and transform the world. Soriya Greystone faces a threat she can’t defeat: a monster bent on destruction with the power to back it up. All hope for survival lies with Kali, Goddess of Death. The only problem is Kali doesn’t care whether or not the world burns. Soriya must find a way to convince the reluctant goddess to stand with her before Portents is swallowed up by Shiva’s growing darkness. Soriya’s training years continue to unfold in this electrifying adventure that puts everything she’s learned to the test.

Broken Loyalties - DSA 1.6

Genres: Adventure, Science Fiction (Sci-Fi), Speculative Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback

It is the DSA’s darkest hour. Branded as traitors, the field team lies in ruins. Ben Riley and Morgan Dunleavy are alone and on the run. Hunted on all sides, each must sacrifice everything to learn the truth about what’s happened—not only to their own lives but to those they call friend and ally. Old foes and familiar faces return to take advantage of the chaos—twisting the knife further with each betrayal. In the midst of tragedy, answers come to light. The Wellspring stands revealed and nothing will be the same again. Not everyone makes it out alive in this thrilling final chapter of the DSA’s first season.

Dark Impulses - DSA 1.5

Genres: Adventure, Science Fiction (Sci-Fi), Speculative Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback

A deadly virus is turning average people into killers. Caught in the middle of the growing power struggle of the DSA, Ben Riley and Morgan Dunleavy are dispatched to solve the case in Buffalo—Ben’s hometown and the place he was framed for murder. Split between a need for answers to his past and an obligation to justice in the present, Ben winds up in the crosshairs of the madman behind the virus. A madman everyone thought was dead. Now Morgan must discover a cure to save Ben’s life before it’s too late. Loyalties are tested and sides are chosen in the penultimate chapter of the DSA’s first season.

Spectral Advocate - DSA 1.4

Genres: Adventure, Science Fiction (Sci-Fi), Speculative Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback

Abigail Winslow, the DSA’s latest recruit, is dead. Unsure of who to trust anymore after learning the truth behind Agent Jacob Grissom’s death, Ben Riley attempts to track down Winslow’s killer without the use of the agency’s resources. Facing a locked room murder, Ben turns to his only suspect for assistance—Cal Cooper, an attorney with a secret. He sees ghosts—everywhere. Thrust into a world he refuses to believe in, Ben must evade the danger posed by those beyond the veil and put his faith in a stranger to discover the murderer in their midst. Unfortunately, Ben’s line of inquiry may have made him the next target. Nothing can prepare readers for the most riveting chapter of the DSA series yet, as the incredible first season continues.

The Bridge - DSA 1.3

Genres: Adventure, Science Fiction (Sci-Fi), Speculative Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback

A sniper’s bullet changed Lincoln MacKenzie’s life forever. Lincoln has been tasked with a mission: to hunt down the Witness—the enigmatic man behind the tragedy in Bellbrook. Present and past entwine as Lincoln is forced to make a choice between ending the life of the Witness or saving him from a far more dangerous threat. Will Lincoln’s desire for revenge outweigh his need for the truth? Meanwhile, Ben Riley is caught in the middle of a political game as his assessment begins before the Inter-Agency Council. But is the purpose behind his questioning only the opening gambit of a larger plot against not only the Director of the DSA, but the agency itself? The DSA starts to crumble with this crucial chapter of the series.

Promethean - DSA 1.2

Genres: Adventure, Science Fiction (Sci-Fi), Speculative Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback

What is the Promethean Project? On the hunt for a lead from the Bellbrook affair, Ben Riley and Morgan Dunleavy discover a dead body and a growing conspiracy. The only clue left behind? A handprint burned into the bone of the victim. Not everything is what it seems as Connor Hendricks, their FBI liaison, connects this latest death with a series of lab-related arsons. Caught in a web of lies and illicit drug trials, Ben and Morgan must learn to trust each other or be the next victims of an elusive pyrokinetic. But is he the killer or merely another victim caught up in a larger game? The mystery is only the tip of the iceberg as the DSA’s opening season kicks into high gear.

Hammer and Anvil - Greystone-in-Training 1

Genres: Adventure, Fantasy/SciFi/Speculative, Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback

It’s her first case and it might be her last. Soriya has worked her entire life to become the Greystone—protector of her city, Portents, against the growing shadows of myth and legend. All her efforts are in jeopardy when she is struck down by the destructive power of the Minotaur. Soriya must now find a new path. Only one thing is certain—she’s going to need help. Beth, a researcher with insight into the city, has been locked in her own mystery—hunting for the recently stolen hammer of Hephaestus. Working together to unravel the secrets hidden in Portents, Soriya and Beth must learn to trust the other’s unique perspective. However, they aren’t the only ones seeking answers as the Minotaur turns his rage on the city… starting with Soriya’s beloved teacher. The secrets of Soriya’s training are revealed in the first adventure of this new Greystone trilogy.

The Clearing - DSA 1.1

Genres: Adventure, Science Fiction (Sci-Fi), Speculative Fiction
Formats: E-Book, Paperback

The residents of Bellbrook, Ohio have vanished. Seven thousand people in a four-mile radius disappeared overnight. A dead zone remains, no outgoing signals emanating from the ghost town. Ben Riley, framed for a crime he never committed, is the latest recruit to the Department of Special Assignments—a secret agency handling unsolved cases, those with open questions and unexplainable circumstances. Unsure what to expect or whether or not he deserves this second chance, Ben is thrust into a bizarre case of science gone wrong. Now, Ben and the rest of the field team must find out what happened to the residents of Bellbrook…before it happens to them. Welcome to the DSA, the all-new sci-fi conspiracy thriller from Lou Paduano, author of the urban fantasy thriller series, Greystone.

A Circle of Shadows - Greystone 5

Genres: Adventure, Fantasy/SciFi/Speculative, Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback

The war for Portents has begun. The mayor is dead, his cause of death: a Greystone. Soriya flees into the shadows of the night, accused of a heinous murder. She is alone; those who trusted her, including Greg Loren, now stand against her. But even Detective Loren doesn’t see what this truly is: a distraction. From the shadows rises a new threat, one that has lain in wait from the beginning. She ushers in the return of the Heads of Cerberus—and with it, the promise of Portents’ last sunrise. Meanwhile, Loren inches closer to finding the truth about Beth’s murder. But can his shattered heart face the truth of his late wife’s killer—or about the secrets she harbored from him in the months before her death? The climactic finale of the Greystone Saga’s first massive storyline will leave readers breathless and stunned, desolately questioning the motives of once-trusted characters.

Pathways in the Dark - Greystone 4

Genres: Adventure, Fantasy/SciFi/Speculative, Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Paperback, Hardback

Not everyone finds their way back to the light… The dark pathways of Portents tell of frightful demons and characters’ surprising histories. Discover new monsters, including a phoenix, an onna-bugeisha, and the Cult of Anubis. Delve deeper into Detective Samantha Myers’ secretive past and follow Captain Ruiz as he continues to be plagued by the demons of Portents, even during his leave of absence. As Greg Loren and Soriya Greystone battle the city’s monsters and their fractured relationship alike, they come to realize that everyone has two stories…and that nobody can be trusted, no matter how well you think you know them. The next anthology of the Greystone Saga further casts the city of Portents in the shadows, showing that no one is safe.

The Medusa Coin - Greystone 3

Genres: Adventure, Fantasy/SciFi/Speculative, Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback, Hardback

Death has come to the city of Portents. Dozens have fallen before a mysterious menace hiding among them. Their only connection is the grisly condition of their bodies—hollowed-out chasms where their eyes used to be. Setting aside the aging case on his wife’s murder, Detective Greg Loren has returned to the city with the task of stopping the bearer of the Medusa coin—an artifact with power over Death himself—from continuing to slaughter the people of Portents. Soriya, no longer able to control the enigmatic Greystone, grapples with the decision to forge ahead in the case on her own, leaving Loren behind. But without the two counterbalancing each other, Death may be the force that levels them both. Lou Paduano’s The Medusa Coin, the third exciting installment in the Greystone series, promises to raise the stakes to even greater heights, offering glimpses of a darker side to Portents readers never imagined.

Tales from Portents - Greystone 2

Genres: Adventure, Fantasy/SciFi/Speculative, Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback, Hardback

Six tales of monsters, the dead rising, and the terrors of Portents. The unwritten rule of the city warns of danger in the night. That is when myths and legends—long thought lost to the world—claim Portents for their own. Explore the city’s immersive history as a young Alejo Ruiz is introduced not only to the man known as Mentor, but a dangerous band of winged killers. Witness mayhem and murder as Soriya, wielding her powerful Greystone, battles gremlins, navigates lessons with Mentor, and meets the werewolf Luchik. Greg Loren faces his own trials as well. When offered the chance to bring his wife back from the dead, can he resist the temptation? Given the choice between the past and his future, where will Loren stand? And who will pay the price for his decision? Follow new characters with expansive histories as they come face to face with the horrors of...

Signs of Portents - Greystone 1

Genres: Fantasy/SciFi/Speculative, Mystery, Fantasy
Formats: E-Book, Audio, Paperback, Hardback

Welcome to Portents—a city like no other. Every shadow leads to the darker side of the city, where myths and legends of old still exist and thrive… and scheme. Detective Greg Loren can’t wait to escape from it all. Since the death of his wife, he’s wished for nothing more than a fresh start. But fate has another plan for Loren. A series of murders has shaken the city, drawing not only his attention but that of his former partner, Soriya, a young woman who—with the power of an ancient and mysterious artifact called the Greystone—battles against the monsters in the dark. There is more to this murderer, though. Signs are left at each of the crime scenes, which speak to a deeper purpose. To solve this case, Loren and Soriya must unlock the hidden history of the city itself. Can they find a way to work together once more...