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When a fragment of an ancient manuscript is stolen from a Jewish library in Amsterdam, ARKANE agents Morgan Sierra and Jake Timber discover a conspiracy that stretches back to the days of the Portuguese Empire, and a hidden Order of monks who have protected Eden for generations. Meanwhile, a radical ecological group seeks the powerful Seed at the heart of the Garden intending to restore the world to its natural state with no thought of the consequences for humankind.

Kadmon wants to open the portal between our world and Hell, to create a twisted, demonic version of our world over which he will reign supreme. Now, Morgan and her partner — Jake Timber, the enigmatic agent who recruited her for ARKANE — are on the run. From the holiest cities in Israel to underwater cities lost to history, they must follow this trail to the end. To find a way to stop Kadmon before he offers the final sacrifice.

In "Sins of the Flesh", the mutilated corpse of a wealthy author is discovered with occult objects. Then, in "Sins of Treachery", twin brothers Simon and Gestas inherit a map covered in alchemical symbols that could lead them to great wealth and power. And finally, "Sins of Violence": In a brutal post-apocalyptic world, a young girl is about to be taken to The Minotaur. Can her sister gain access to the fortified city of Dis in time to stop the ritual and avenge her own lost youth?

Conflict photographer, Sara Miles, loves being embedded with the military out in the desert. Her pictures pay tribute to those who fight, suffer, and die for freedom and the images she captures can turn public perception in the never-ending war. Her photography matters. But when Sara is caught in an explosion out on patrol, her eyes are damaged by a face full of shrapnel. She may never be able to see through a lens again.

A relic, stolen from the heart of an ancient city. An echo of nationalist violence not seen since the dark days of the Second World War. Budapest, Hungary. When a priest is murdered at the Basilica of St Stephen and the Holy Right relic is stolen, the ultra-nationalist Eröszak party calls for retribution and anti-Semitic violence erupts in the city. Dr Morgan Sierra, psychologist and ARKANE agent, finds herself trapped inside the synagogue with Zoltan Fischer, a Hungarian Jewish security advisor.

When archaeologist Dr. Emilia Kaya uncovers a massive sarcophagus containing the remains of a mysterious winged creature, she sets in motion a chain of events that could lead to the resurrection of the Nephilim—the fearsome giants of biblical legend.

An agent of Arkane, the British agency tasked with protecting the world from supernatural crises, Morgan knows that giving up the staff could spell the end of all things. Now, the Crone has taken dozens of staff members, visitors—even children—hostage at the British Museum, demanding that Morgan turn over the staff.

When ARKANE archivist Martin Klein joins the Vatican digital archiving project, he finds an ancient letter mistakenly scanned along with the medieval papal decree Militia Dei, Soldiers of God. It points to a dark secret the Knights Templar once tried to erase from existence, hidden in a medieval fortress under the heart of Paris for almost a thousand years. As Martin follows the trail to the hidden Templar crypt, aided by biblical scholar Camara Mbaye, they discover something unspeakable in the vaults below Paris. Who are the Soldiers of God and why must they rest until needed?

Some things are not meant to be forgotten. An ancient timber circle emerges from a storm-lashed coast. A secret chamber is discovered beneath a Victorian zoo. A long-lost tomb of undead knights is unearthed beneath the streets of Paris. What happens when the buried and the drowned break free? The Buried and the Drowned is my collection of dark, thrilling short stories that will take you from the volcanic shores of Iceland to the silent depths of the Pacific, from the catacombs of history to the frontiers of genetic science.

Marine archaeologist Dr. Evelyn Price has spent her life uncovering the mysteries of the deep ocean. But when a violent storm uncovers an ancient timber circle off the coast of England, she faces a discovery that will challenge everything she knows.

Jamie Brooke is working as a private investigator in the London Borough of Southwark when the body of a priest is found in the ruins of Winchester Palace, his tattooed arms flayed, his mouth stuffed with feathers. Jamie begins the hunt for the skin collector with the help of museum researcher, Blake Daniel, who is haunted by visions of a terrifying past. As violence erupts, leaving a trail of bodies in its wake, Jamie and Blake must find the murderer before those they love are taken down in the chaos.

Devastated by grief after the death of her daughter, Detective Sergeant Jamie Brooke returns to investigate the murder of a prominent psychiatrist in the old hospital of Bedlam in London. As she delves into the history of madness, museum researcher, Blake Daniel, helps with the case, only to discover that his own family is entwined with the shadowy forces that seek to control the minds of the mad.

Lara is part of a dive team exploring the sunken city of Thonis-Heraklion off the North coast of Egypt. When a storm threatens the site, there's only time for one last dive, and Lara is determined to be on it - even if it means diving with the man who threatened her this summer. Because the dark queen is down there, and Lara intends to find her before it's too late.

Some secrets should stay buried. When renowned architect Arania Webb returns to Bristol Zoo—once her childhood sanctuary but now a derelict ruin—she discovers her late father’s hidden underground lab, which harbors a dark obsession. Inside, she uncovers his journals documenting twisted experiments to fuse arachnid DNA with humans, creating unnatural creatures that blur the line between species. As Arania descends into the shadowy depths and explores further, she realizes the terrifying extent of her beloved father’s attempts to play god.

As natural disasters sweep Earthside, a mutant army rises in the Borderlands, driven by the dark force behind the Shadow Cartographers. Sienna and the Mapwalker team must use the Map of the Impossible to journey through the realm of the dead and face the nightmare at its heart. But when one of their number is taken and the team begins to break apart, each Mapwalker must face their greatest challenge.

When down-on-his-luck busker Evan takes to the streets of Bath during the Christmas market, he hopes his music will earn him enough for a warm meal and bed for the night. But after a violent robbery leaves him broken and destitute, Evan unwittingly awakens an ancient evil that demands blood sacrifice in return for vengeance.

Eternal Horizons Series: The Awakening follows the epic journey of a group of guardians chosen by the Eternal One to protect the universe from the encroaching darkness unleashed by Serath, a fallen being once among the Eternal One’s most powerful soldiers. The story begins with the Eternal One casting Serath and his followers into the Void, a realm of endless darkness, after they rebel against the light. However, the Void’s malevolent energy begins to seep into the universe, corrupting it, and the Eternal One realizes that the guardians must be created to counter this growing threat.

Any wish can be granted: money, power…even death itself can be beaten back. All it takes is the blood of an angel. When a woman is crucified and burned alive in the center of New York City, Jake Timber is already on his way. Tasked with locating an extremist group interested in a recently discovered relic, the Cloisters Cross, Jake expected trouble.

When a fragment of a deadly map is recovered from a medieval plague pit in London, the Mapwalker team must cross over into the Borderlands, once more. In a race against time, they must find the remaining pieces of the map in a journey across long-lost cities before the Shadow cartographers wield it against Earthside in a devastating attack.

Cass blows glass for a living. But when she's not cranking out tourist pieces to pay the bills, she creates unique glass art with the dream of winning a prestigious award that might just change her life. But Cass has a problem. The heat and intensity of the glassblowing hot shop have damaged her eyesight - and time is running out. She only has one chance left to win and a rival artisan stands in her way, the trophies on his shelf testament to his enduring popularity. When his son comes to work alongside Cass, she must make a choice that will change their lives.