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The revival of a secret society. Three dark books of magic. And one badass woman to save the world from Hell...Kana Cold gained a measure of notoriety when she solved the first recorded case of a Shinigami in North America. Now, the Vatican needs her help to track down three books of dark magic – known as The Black Grimoires – hidden around the world. With ancient spirits wanting her dead, a secret group known as The Thule Society hot on her trail, and the distraction of an Italian archeologist/playboy, Kana must find a way to keep the unholy power of the Black Grimoires from unleashing hell on Earth.Indiana Jones Adventure. Jessica Jones Attitude.If you enjoy stories from Linsey Hall, Jim Butcher, Shayne Silvers, Patricia Briggs, Faith Hunter, or Steve McHugh, you will enjoy reading the wild paranormal thriller adventures of Kana Cold.► PRAISE "THE REAPING OF THE BLACK GRIMOIRES" BY AMAZON READERS ◄★★★★★ I am an avid reader of the paranormal and this book delivered the experience that I was looking for. -Nancy★★★★★ The rich character development and world building that KC provides keeps you interested and makes it very difficult to put the book down. - Dante DF Howard★★★★★ Wow. I really enjoyed this book. It brought me into an underground world of good and evil. Unexpected twists that I had to go back a couple times and make sure I read things right. The ending was nothing I expected and I can’t wait to read more of Kana. - JenniferA Word From The Author To ReadersQ: What makes the Kana Cold series so special?A: I love weird stories, it's why I have a Facebook group called The Wonderfully Weird. Urban Fantasy is full of so many great stories and characters, but I wanted to write something that went beyond wizards, zombies, and vampires or Greek and Roman mythology. There are thousands of strange myths, old and new, that haven't been explored that can be made into great stories. The Reaping of the Black Grimoires is based on the very real grimoires written by former Popes and are rumored to be locked away in the Vatican Archives. There are African and Scandinavian mythologies I want to dig into as well. And of course, since Kana is of Japanese heritage, the treasure trove of Japanese legends and Eastern philosophy will be explored in a narrative form.Kana's heritage is also important. We've heard so much about how underrepresented Asians are in Western pop culture, even when the stories are based on popular Asian properties (Death Note, Ghost in the Shell to name a few). I decided to flip it: Kana's in a world where her contemporaries look and act like the typical heroes of the stories – buxom blondes and suave, muscular leading men – and she struggles with measuring herself against these people despite how good she is. That's a theme throughout the series.Q: What Are The Main Influences For This Series?A: There are quite a few:The Dresden Files is certainly an influenceThe globe-trotting and treasure hunting of Indiana JonesThe attitude and spunk of Jessica JonesClive Barker's scary-yet-beautiful way of creating worlds and monstersCreepypastas and lesser-known urban legends that are beyond bizarreShayne Silvers and his Nate Temple SeriesAsian Myths & LegendsYoung Adult Science Fiction & Fantasy

Tangents are the number one killer of space and depth in your drawings, paintings, comic books and graphic novels. Tangent city is the place no serious artist wants to go. Tangent City – Don't Go There shows you how to recognize tangents in a drawing and then equips you to see how to avoid them in your art, comic books or graphic novels. This guide helps you build your understanding of tangents so you can avoid them and identify those that slip by you during the drawing process. Inside you'll find:-Complete identification of the different types of tangents.-Poor cropping which is related to tangents-Making flying and falling figures more dynamic and convincing.-Shortcuts and tips show you how to take a flat drawing and make it dynamic and more interesting.You need to be aware of tangents no matter what your skill level, Tangent City – Don't Go There offers you a way to spot what may be causing your art to look flat and lifeless. You'll learn everything you need to know to stop being your own worst enemy and remove tangents from your art.

A young girl is haunted by a Death God. Her only hope is a rum-drinking, bar-fighting paranormal investigator with a bad attitude...After dropping out of Harvard, Kana Cold started a business as a paranormal investigator. Most of her cases were hoaxes, much to Kana’s disappointment, until one case involving a little girl and her powerful demon–a Death God–opened the door to the real Paranormal Underground… changing Kana’s life forever.Kana Cold: Case of the Shinigami is the prequel novella to the urban fantasy series about an Asian heroine who uncovers ancient mysteries, deals with personal and professional drama, and struggles to find her place in a world that fights against her every step of the way.► PRAISE "CASE OF THE SHINIGAMI" BY AMAZON READERS ◄★★★★★ This is going to be a fun series! 2 thumbs up! - Catherine R.★★★★★ I loved what most readers call “the twist” at the ending, - A. CustomerA Word From The Author To ReadersQ: What makes the Kana Cold series so special?A: I love weird stories, it's why I have a Facebook group called The Wonderfully Weird. Urban Fantasy is full of so many great stories and characters, but I wanted to write something that went beyond wizards, zombies, and vampires or Greek and Roman mythology. There are thousands of strange myths, old and new, that haven't been explored that can be made into great stories. The Reaping of the Black Grimoires is based on the very real grimoires written by former Popes and are rumored to be locked away in the Vatican Archives. There are African and Scandinavian mythologies I want to dig into as well. And of course, since Kana is of Japanese heritage, the treasure trove of Japanese legends and Eastern philosophy will be explored in a narrative form.Kana's heritage is also important. We've heard so much about how underrepresented Asians are in Western pop culture, even when the stories are based on popular Asian properties (Death Note, Ghost in the Shell to name a few). I decided to flip it: Kana's in a world where her contemporaries look and act like the typical heroes of the stories – buxom blondes and suave, muscular leading men – and she struggles with measuring herself against these people despite how good she is. That's a theme throughout the series.Q: What Are The Main Influences For This Series?A: There are quite a few:The Dresden Files is certainly an influenceThe globe-trotting and treasure hunting of Indiana JonesThe attitude and spunk of Jessica JonesClive Barker's scary-yet-beautiful way of creating worlds and monstersCreepypastas and lesser-known urban legends that are beyond bizarreShayne Silvers and his Nate Temple SeriesAsian Myths & LegendsYoung Adult Science Fiction & Fantasy

Someone's playing a dangerous game with Kana Cold...With her best friend AJ called away to his family—who are dealing with their own supernatural curse—Kana is forced to protect two refugees who wield a power simply known as "Art", contend with a visit from the FBI, and deal with the mystery of Seraphim Asylum—the most dangerous haunted mental hospital in the Western world. Behind it all is a secret figure from her past hoping to lead her and her friends to a ghastly end.If you enjoy stories from Kevin Hearne, Jim Butcher, Shayne Silvers, Patricia Briggs, Faith Hunter, or Clive Barker's more imaginative series like The Great and Secret Show, you will enjoy reading the wild paranormal thriller adventures of Kana Cold.► PRAISE FOR THE KANA COLD SERIES BY AMAZON READERS ◄★★★★★ This is going to be a fun series! 2 thumbs up! - Catherine R.★★★★★ I loved what most readers call “the twist” at the ending, - A. Customer★★★★★ I am an avid reader of the paranormal and this book delivered the experience that I was looking for. -Nancy★★★★★ The rich character development and world building that KC provides keeps you interested and makes it very difficult to put the book down. - Dante DF HowardA Word From The Author To ReadersQ: What makes the Kana Cold series so special?A: I love weird stories, it's why I have a Facebook group called The Wonderfully Weird. Urban Fantasy is full of so many great stories and characters, but I wanted to write something that went beyond wizards, zombies, and vampires or Greek and Roman mythology. There are thousands of strange myths, old and new, that haven't been explored that can be made into great stories. The Reaping of the Black Grimoires is based on the very real grimoires written by former Popes and are rumored to be locked away in the Vatican Archives. There are African and Scandinavian mythologies I want to dig into as well. And of course, since Kana is of Japanese heritage, the treasure trove of Japanese legends and Eastern philosophy will be explored in a narrative form.Kana's heritage is also important. We've heard so much about how underrepresented Asians are in Western pop culture, even when the stories are based on popular Asian properties (Death Note, Ghost in the Shell to name a few). I decided to flip it: Kana's in a world where her contemporaries look and act like the typical heroes of the stories – buxom blondes and suave, muscular leading men – and she struggles with measuring herself against these people despite how good she is. That's a theme throughout the series.Q: What Are The Main Influences For This Series?A: There are quite a few:The globe-trotting and treasure hunting of Indiana JonesThe attitude and spunk of Jessica JonesClive Barker's scary-yet-beautiful way of creating worlds and monstersCreepypastas and lesser-known urban legends that are beyond bizarreShayne Silvers and his Nate Temple SeriesThe Dresden Files

Three years after entering the Paranormal Underground, Kana Cold's past finally catches up with her...During her latest case in the streets of Hell's Kitchen, Kana comes across a familiar face who has tracked her down to help him find his sister. This starts a chain of events leading to the Dismal Swamp—a massive wetland on the Virginia/North Carolina border rumored to be swarming with spirits of the past. It is also the supposed domain of a fearsome group of supernatural entities known as The Burning Gods. Kana's mysterious past, life-threatening present, and uncertain future all collide in this new adventure with a shocking ending that changes the series, and Kana, forever.If you enjoy stories from Kevin Hearne, Jim Butcher, Shayne Silvers, Patricia Briggs, Faith Hunter, or Clive Barker's more imaginative series like The Great and Secret Show, you will enjoy reading the wild paranormal thriller adventures of Kana Cold.► PRAISE FOR THE KANA COLD SERIES BY AMAZON READERS ◄★★★★★ This is going to be a fun series! 2 thumbs up! - Catherine R.★★★★★ I loved what most readers call “the twist” at the ending, - A. Customer★★★★★ I am an avid reader of the paranormal and this book delivered the experience that I was looking for. -Nancy★★★★★ The rich character development and world building that KC provides keeps you interested and makes it very difficult to put the book down. - Dante DF HowardA Word From The Author To ReadersQ: What makes the Kana Cold series so special?A: I love weird stories, it's why I have a Facebook group called The Wonderfully Weird. Urban Fantasy is full of so many great stories and characters, but I wanted to write something that went beyond wizards, zombies, and vampires or Greek and Roman mythology. There are thousands of strange myths, old and new, that haven't been explored that can be made into great stories. The Reaping of the Black Grimoires is based on the very real grimoires written by former Popes and are rumored to be locked away in the Vatican Archives. There are African and Scandinavian mythologies I want to dig into as well. And of course, since Kana is of Japanese heritage, the treasure trove of Japanese legends and Eastern philosophy will be explored in a narrative form.Kana's heritage is also important. We've heard so much about how underrepresented Asians are in Western pop culture, even when the stories are based on popular Asian properties (Death Note, Ghost in the Shell to name a few). I decided to flip it: Kana's in a world where her contemporaries look and act like the typical heroes of the stories – buxom blondes and suave, muscular leading men – and she struggles with measuring herself against these people despite how good she is. That's a theme throughout the series.Q: What Are The Main Influences For This Series?A: There are quite a few:The globe-trotting and treasure hunting of Indiana JonesThe attitude and spunk of Jessica JonesClive Barker's scary-yet-beautiful way of creating worlds and monstersCreepypastas and lesser-known urban legends that are beyond bizarreShayne Silvers and his Nate Temple SeriesThe Dresden Files

Dare To Play The Demon's Game?From author Clive Reznor comes a twisted horror short story.SHORT STORYPortia is a strange girl who has spent most of her life isolated and ridiculed for being different. On this night however, she gathers five friends to take part in The Apollyon Game, a macabre mix of truth or dare where if you get the answers wrong, or are not truthful, the consequences will tear your soul apart. The demons are watching.If you likeGory BooksTeen Supernatural HorrorGhosts and DemonsMythical Occult FictionFor fans of stories like The Hellbound Heart or Night Shift, this scary short read injects the reader into the middle of a terrifying paranormal nightmare that will have you questioning what you believe about personal truths and the justifications for revenge.

Sometimes the Good Guys are the Bad BoysThis is our first job as master thieves and it couldn't have gone worse. We are the Brothers Locke: Mouth, Echo, and Sharp. Identical triplet brothers who live in the Dea, particularly the West of the Dea which is littered with criminals, monsters, corrupt politicians, dark magic, and mercenaries. Mouth is hard of hearing but has a voice that is powerful enough to level buildings, Echo is legally blind but can hear so well he can decipher information on radio waves, and Sharp is mute but has vision so enhanced he can see over great distances and in different spectrums of light.We were hired by this crooked guy called Von Strauss, who fancies himself a tough guy but he really isn't, to steal a box from The Miscellany, the richest and most powerful man in the West. What he didn't tell us is that what we were stealing is an ancient artifact called the Key of the Spire which made us targets of every monster, mercenary, and madman on this side of the Dea. Now, our lives are on the line almost every day as we try to find a way out of this while not allowing this maniac to destroy the Dea and us in the process.The Brothers Locke is an urban fantasy adventure that will appeal to fans of action adventure stories with a sprinkle of magic. From being hunted in sprawling cities, to being trapped by ghosts and monsters in the darkness of Black Harvester Forest, to being captured by air pirates, to battling hybrid man-bat mutants, this urban fantasy adventure is filled with vibrant characters, imaginative locations, and fast-paced action.For fans of Potter, Percy, or Peregrine, this fast-paced fantasy adventure story is for you!If you love:Urban fantasy stories with mysteriesyoung adult dark fantasyepic adventures through many different environmentsquirky charactersair pirates, monsters, and mad scientistsYou will enjoy The Brothers Locke: An Urban Fantasy Adventure.

A haunted hospital, a magical recluse, and the FBI mark the end of Kana Cold's honeymoon period in the paranormal underground ...Things only get worse from there. With AJ called away to his family who are dealing with their own supernatural curse, Kana is forced to protect two refugees who wield a power simply known as "Art", contend with a visit from the FBI, and deal with the mystery of Seraphim Asylum—the most dangerous haunted mental hospital in the Western world. Behind it all is a secret figure from her past hoping to lead her and her friends to a ghastly end.If you enjoy stories from Linsey Hall, Jim Butcher, Shayne Silvers, Patricia Briggs, Faith Hunter, or Steve McHugh, you will enjoy reading the wild paranormal thriller adventures of Kana Cold.► Click or Tap BUY NOW to get started TODAY! ◄A Word From The Author To ReadersQ: What makes the Kana Cold series so special?A: I love weird stories, it's why I have a Facebook group called The Wonderfully Weird. Urban Fantasy is full of so many great stories and characters, but I wanted to write something that went beyond wizards, zombies, and vampires or Greek and Roman mythology. There are thousands of strange myths, old and new, that haven't been explored that can be made into great stories. The Reaping of the Black Grimoires is based on the very real grimoires written by former Popes and are rumored to be locked away in the Vatican Archives. There are African and Scandinavian mythologies I want to dig into as well. And of course, since Kana is of Japanese heritage, the treasure trove of Japanese legends and Eastern philosophy will be explored in a narrative form.Kana's heritage is also important. We've heard so much about how underrepresented Asians are in Western pop culture, even when the stories are based on popular Asian properties (Death Note, Ghost in the Shell to name a few). I decided to flip it: Kana's in a world where her contemporaries look and act like the typical heroes of the stories – buxom blondes and suave, muscular leading men – and she struggles with measuring herself against these people despite how good she is. That's a theme throughout the series.Q: What Are The Main Influences For This Series?A: There are quite a few:The Dresden Files is certainly an influenceThe globe-trotting and treasure hunting of Indiana JonesThe attitude and spunk of Jessica JonesClive Barker's scary-yet-beautiful way of creating worlds and monstersCreepypastas and lesser-known urban legends that are beyond bizarreShayne Silvers and his Nate Temple Series

The revival of a secret society. Three dark books of magic. And one badass woman to save the world from Hell...Kana Cold gained a measure of notoriety when she solved the first recorded case of a Shinigami in North America. Now, the Vatican needs her help to track down three books of dark magic – known as The Black Grimoires – hidden around the world. With ancient spirits wanting her dead, a secret group known as The Thule Society hot on her trail, and the distraction of an Italian archeologist/playboy, Kana must find a way to keep the unholy power of the Black Grimoires from unleashing hell on Earth.

Swifty the Arctic fox works in the mail room of the Arctic Blast Delivery Service but dreams of one day becoming a Top Dog (the Arctic's star husky couriers). To prove himself worthy of the Top Dog role, Swifty secretly commandeers one of the sleds and delivers a mysterious package to a mysterious location. He stumbles upon a secret fortress where he comes face to face with Doc Walrus, a blubbery evil genius who walks around on mechanical legs and commands a loyal army of oddly polite puffin henchmen. Swifty soon discovers Doc Walrus' plan to melt the polar ice caps and flood the world in order to reign as supreme leader. Now, Swifty has to enlist the help of his friends: PB, an introverted polar bear, Lemmy, a scatterbrained albatross, Sal and Weez, two conspiracy theorist otters and Jade Fox, a tough as nails mechanic. This ragtag group of Arctic misfits has to band together to stop Doc Walrus' sinister plans and save the day.