Gail Z Martin

Some family heirlooms are to die forWelcome to Trifles & Folly, a store with a secret. Proprietor Cassidy Kincaide's psychic gift lets her know the history and magic of an object by touching it. Cassidy and her friends-including Weaver witch Teag and her vampire business partner Sorren-save the world from vengeful ghosts, dark magic, hidden monsters, and things that go bump in the night. When a trip to a haunted hotel unearths a statue steeped in malevolent power, and a string of murders leads to the abandoned old Navy yard, Cassidy, Teag, and Sorren discover a diabolical plot to unleash a supernatural onslaught on their city. It's time for Cassidy and her team to handle the "deadly curiosities" before it's too late. Deadly Curiosities is an action-packed thrill ride full of magic, restless ghosts, infernal creatures, haunted places, dangerous curios, found family, loyal friends, secret history, and plenty of adventure

When you ask a god for favors, be careful what you wish for. You just might get it. From the bloody steel mill strikes of Pennsylvania rose a true man of steel, a steelworker transformed into something more by the power of the old gods. Josef Magarac was a brave man, a strong man, a hard-working immigrant who only wanted a better life for his family. Then he was murdered, and an ancient Slavic god brought him back to life, gave him new abilities, and a mission to protect those who can't protect themselves. Now he's Joe Mack, and together with his allies, Secret Service agent Jack West and heiress Sarah Grace McAllen Harringworth, he handles the hard cases the regular feds won't touch like magic-wielding mobsters, Lovecraftian monsters, and secret supernatural societies. The Joe Mack Adventures: Volume One is a non-stop thrill ride full of paranormal action, found family, dark magic, and loyal friends. This is a collection of four books in the Joe Mack Shadow Council Files by award-winning author team Gail Z. & Larry N. Martin, authors of the Spells, Salt, & Steel and the Wasteland Marshals series. The Shadow Council Case Files are historical fantasy novellas set in the world of Quincy Harker, Demon Hunter, that tell the true stories behind the tall tales surrounding some of the world's most famous (and infamous) folk heroes. This collection includes Cauldron, Black Sun, Chicagoland, and Spellbound.

Buddy flick epic fantasy The fourth in the Assassins of Landria series from the award-winning, bestselling author of Scourge: A Novel of Darkhurst and The Chronicles of The Necromancer. A vacant throne. A dark mystic intent on the crown. Two fugitive assassins risking everything to save the kingdom that exiled them. Rule-breaking, unconventional assassins Joel "Ridge" Breckenridge and Garrett "Rett" Kennar are caught between dangerous allies and deadly enemies as the future of Landria hangs in the balance. The council of regents controlled by the Witch Lord threatens the succession after King Kristoph's murder. Rett escaped his brutal captors scarred in body and mind. Now he's struggling to control the untested powers unleashed by his ordeal and dream walks to a hidden cloister full of forbidden magic. Falsely accused of treason, Ridge hunts the mage who damaged Rett and uncovers a terrifying new threat. Can a desperate gamble by outlaws and exiles avenge the king and save the crown? Exile's Quest is an action-packed epic adventure filled with loyal friends, honorable fugitives, secret sanctuaries, hidden magic, and unexpected explosions.

The world ended. Then things got tough. Shane Collins and Lucas Maddox are the last two US Marshals after a global cataclysm that destroyed most of modern civilization. They're still on the job, fighting the good fight, although they're no longer fully human and maybe not entirely sane. Witches and werewolves were not covered in their training as US Marshals. Then again, neither was the Apocalypse. It's hard enough trying to navigate a new world of monsters, magic, and no decent takeout. Then there's the strange magic corrupting the land that affects them more now that Shane is tied to the collections of magical energy throughout the countryside, and Lucas has an ancient elemental spirit riding shotgun in his head. Yeah, they never mentioned this stuff in training. The Wasteland Marshals series is an action-packed near-future post-apocalyptic thriller full of grim ghosts, legendary creatures, shifters, and elemental spirits, brave survivors, loyal friends, and found family. This omnibus includes the first four novellas: Wasteland Marshals, Witch of the Woods, Ghost of the Past, and Shutdown Crew.

The world ended. Then things really got tough. Shane Collins and Lucas Maddox were US Marshals. Before. Before the world ended. Before civilization crumbled. Before there were monsters. Before circumstances made them something other than human themselves. Now they're still Marshals, but they ride through the wreckage of what once was the United States, helping the ragged groups of survivors they find survive against the challenges of a world gone insane, and the people who still want to exploit others. Because as long as there are people, there will be predators. And as long as there are predators, there will be men and women who stand against them. Lucas and Shane are two of those people. They are now the Wasteland Marshals. Wasteland Marshals Volume One collects the first four stories in the new post-apocalyptic buddy cop series from international best-selling author team Gail Z. and Larry N. Martin, creators of the Spells, Salt, & Steel series, and The Chronicles of the Necromancer series, among many other thrilling titles. Full of action, magic, intrigue, and found family, Wasteland Marshals is a perfect book for fans of Supernatural and Jericho.

Buddy flick epic fantasy The third in the Assassins of Landria series from the award-winning, bestselling author of Scourge: A Novel of Darkhurst and The Chronicles of The Necromancer. Rule-breaking, unconventional assassins Joel "Ridge" Breckenridge and Garrett "Rett" Kennar are back, and the stakes have never been higher. The Witch Lord remains at large, orchestrating his plot against Landria's throne from the shadows. Then tragedy strikes, the kingdom is in jeopardy, and Rett disappears. Framed for murder, Ridge flees with a bounty on his head, still intent on fighting the Witch Lord's threat. Landria's fate hangs in the balance, leaving only hard and dangerous choices. Can an unlikely alliance of outlaws and fugitives turn the tide for justice and vengeance? Praise for Gail Z. Martin "I give Assassin's Honor a well-deserved five plus stars. Looking forward to more by this author." - Locks Hooks and Books "A fun book from the first page. An exciting ride with interesting characters, a different world, a boatload of tension and danger around every corner." - Mixed Book Bag on Assassin's Honor "Assassin's Honor is a delicious mix of dark adventure, mystery, binding friendship, and snark. This story was a delight from beginning to end." - Dab of Darkness "Full of adventure, explosions, spies, and humor." - Iron Canuck Reviews on Sellsword's Oath "Scourge: A Novel of Darkhurst offers the reader a popcorn-popping page-turner that will brook no interruption " - Dark Corners blog "There's plenty of action and plot embroidery, and the pages turn easily." - Kirkus Reviews on Ice Forged "Those who enjoy the large-scale fantasy of George R. R. Martin and Robert Jordan should enjoy this." - Library Journal on The Sworn "Adventure with whole-hearted passion." - SFX on The Summoner

Buddy flick epic fantasy The second in the Assassins of Landria series from the award-winning, bestselling author of Scourge: A Novel of Darkhurst and The Chronicles Of The Necromancer books Wandering mystic Yefim Makary, known to his followers as the 'Witch Lord', disappeared before he could be accused of inciting dissent against King Kristoph. His supporters among the disenchanted aristocrats who weren't arrested have fled or died by their own hand. The king is happy to put the matter behind him. Yet Burke, the commander of the elite King's Shadows, doesn't believe the threat is over, and he assigns his two most troublesome, rule-breaking-and successful-assassins to ferret out the real threat and put a stop to Makary's plots. Joel "Ridge" Breckinridge and Garrett "Rett" Kennard rose through the ranks of the Landrian army together, from teenaged conscripts to seasoned fighters. Together, they became the most feared team of assassins in Landria, surviving longer that most in their profession by virtue of excellent fighting skills, legendary bravado, peerless strategy, and an uncanny synchronicity. As the threads of a new plot come together revealing disloyalty among the priests and generals, Ridge and Rett once again find themselves on the run, hoping they and their allies can figure out the Witch Lord's latest scheme before it costs them their lives-and the king his throne. Praise for Gail Z. Martin: "I give Assassin's Honor a well deserved five plus stars. Looking forward to more by this author."-Locks Hooks and Books"A fun book from the first page. An exciting ride with interesting characters, a different world, a boat load of tension and danger around every corner."-Mixed Book Bag on Assassin's Honor"Assassin's Honor is a delicious mix of dark adventure, mystery, binding friendship, and snark. This story was a delight from beginning to end."-Dab of Darkness"There's plenty of action and plot embroidery, and the pages turn easily."-Kirkus Reviews on Ice Forged"Those who enjoy the large-scale fantasy of George R. R. Martin and Robert Jordan should enjoy this."-Library Journal on The Sworn"Adventure with whole-hearted passion."-SFX on The Summoner

Caribbean ghosts terrorize Charleston and start racking up a body count. Can Cassidy and her friends find a demon box, stop the killer ghosts, and break the Pendlewood curse before Beckford's murderous cousins and the vengeful demon destroy them all?

An arctic prison and a convict colony at the end of the world await disgraced Lord Blaine "Mick" McFadden. Spared execution for murdering his abusive father, Blaine doubts that being sent to Velant Prison and the Edgeland colony is really a mercy. Not when every day is a fight to survive. Yet amid the brutal conditions of the prison and the harsh reality of the colony, Blaine forges a new family of friends who are determined to survive, earn their Tickets of Leave, and build a new life homesteading. Until war between the kingdom of Donderath and its rival neighbor threatens to destroy both the homeland they left behind and the new lives they've just begun to wrest from the grip of fate. The defiant prequel to the Ascendant Kingdoms Saga Collection includes: King's Convicts, No Reprieve, King's Exiles, and the Bonus story, Reconciling Memory.

First in the new Assassins of Landria series from the award-winning, bestselling author of Scourge: A Novel of Darkhurst, and the Chronicles Of The Necromancer books Friends since their orphanage childhood, Joel "Ridge" Breckinridge and Garrett "Rett" Kennard rose through the ranks of the Landrian army together, from teenaged conscripts to seasoned fighters. Together, they became the most feared team of assassins in Landria, surviving longer that most in their profession by virtue of excellent fighting skills, legendary bravado, peerless strategy, and an uncanny synchronicity. Henri, their long-suffering squire, tends to the thankless jobs of provisioning and logistics, while Ridge and Rett fight and recover. When wandering mystic Yefim Makary becomes the darling of disenchanted aristocrats, Rett and Ridge fear Makary-or the Witch Lord, as his followers call him-is a threat to the crown. As treasonous whispers spread, Ridge and Rett go rogue to stop the threat, save the kingdom and protect the king-while landing on the "Most Wanted" list themselves

"May you lose all you love to the flame and the sword--and the Dark Lady take your soul "Jonmarc Vahanian fled from the raiders and monsters that killed his family, but when danger dogs his steps once again, he leaves the traveling caravan that gave him shelter to become a mercenary in nearby Principality. His fighting skills help him rise through the ranks, and draw the attention of a Nargi general--and the general's undead mage. An old, unsettled score turns deadly, trapping Jonmarc in dangerous intrigue. He can save himself--and betray everything he holds dear--or die a hero as the raider's curse holds true. This collection is the second set of short stories and novellas that reveal another phase of Jonmarc's growth from a blacksmith's son to becoming one of the greatest warriors in the history of the Winter Kingdoms. Soldier. Fight slave. Smuggler. Warrior. Brigand Lord. You may have encountered Jonmarc Vahanian in the Chronicles of the Necromancer but you don't really know him until you walk in his footsteps. Gail Z. Martin returns to the world of her internationally best-selling books with these thrilling tales of adventure and high fantasy, collected together here for the very first time. OVER HALF A MILLION CHRONICLES OF THE NECROMANCER BOOKS SOLD

Fighting the monsters that killed their family and friends cost undertaker brothers Corran and Rigan Valmonde their home and livelihood and made them wanted men--but the worst is yet to come. The city-state of Ravenwood is wealthy, powerful, and corrupt. Merchant Princes and Guild Masters wager fortunes to outmaneuver League rivals for the king's favor and the best trading terms. Ambitious and ruthless leaders use betrayal and assassination to gain their ends. Blood magic conjures monsters to further the goals of the ruling class, and the price of stolen power is paid for by the deaths of commoners. Now, the fate of Ravenwood hangs in the balance as rival city-states maneuver to gain advantage. When Corran and Rigan and their friends became outlaw monster hunters and fled beyond the walls of Ravenwood City, they thought they had defeated the source of the abominations that killed so many of their friends and loved ones. But the more successful they become at destroying the creatures, the more they realize a greater evil is at work - larger and more monstrous than they ever could imagine...

While mankind can scarce hope to pierce the Veil without crossing it, a few intrepid souls will ever bend their will against the aether, combining artifice and the arcane to uncover its secrets. From voodoo death cults to the Day of the Dead, mummy parties, the wheel of reincarnation, the practice of death portraits, and so much more, these tales leave no gravestone unturned. Be it heaven or hell or the limbo in between, the hereafter is about to get 'Punked. With stories by Jody Lynn Nye, David Sherman, Gail Z. Martin and Larry N. Martin, James Chambers, Michelle D. Sonnier, Jeffrey Lyman, Bernie Mojzes, Travis I. Sivart, Jeff Young, David Lee Summers, L. Jagi Lamplighter, and Danielle Ackley-McPhail.

When zombies rise in Charleston cemeteries, dead men fall from the sky and the whole city succumbs to the "grouch flu," Cassidy, Teag, and Sorren suspect a vengeful dark witch who is gunning for Teag and planning to unleash an ancient horror.

A collection of nine adventures: Buttons, The Restless Dead, Retribution, Coffin Box, Wicked Dreams, Collector, Bad Memories, Shadow Garden, and Spook House. This revised edition also includes three bonus stories chronicling Sorren's early days: Vanities, The Wild Hunt, and Dark Legacy. Cassidy Kincaide runs Trifles & Folly in modern-day Charleston, an antiques and curios shop with a dangerous secret. Cassidy can read the history of objects by touching them and along with her business partners Teag, who has Weaver magic and Sorren, a 600 year-old vampire, they get rid of cursed objects and keep Charleston and the world safe from supernatural threats. An extension of the Deadly Curiosities book series.