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With a touch of her hand, Octavia Hollows can restore life. Yet, she couldn't save the man she loved from the horrific accident that stole him from her. Octavia thought she could outrun the pain, but ghosts from the past refuse to be silenced. Out of options, she chooses to retrace her wayward journey across the country in search of answers. Surrounded by baffling mysteries of the undead, what she learns about herself along the way might become her greatest weapon.This six novella series chronicles Octavia's adventures in: Wake the DeadDead Man's HandCaught DeadDrop Dead GorgeousDead RingerDead as a Doornail"This is Rourke at her finest: sassy and completely unapologetic. Proving again why she's a powerhouse in this industry."-USA Today Best Selling Author Rue Volley"This book has it all: a kickass heroine, loads of action... and a pig named Bacon."-NYT & USA Today Best Selling Author Karen Lynch

The city of the dead, invaded by life.Sending Queen Tempestto a world of strife.Forced from her castle, robbed of her crown.The beloved ruleris chased underground.Her people enslaved, tortured and maimed.By one possessingthe Legba name.A prophecy misreadwill pit sister against sister.While one unsuspecting ghoulbecomes one's mister.War will rage ifwedding bells chime.But can the Corpse Queenmake it in time?In the shadowsdark secrets loom.Will they free Carnage Crossing?Or seal its doom?"If Beetlejuice, The Good Place, and The Corpse Bride had a love child, it would be this book. Only it would be that funny middle child who makes everyone laugh. There's no rest for the wicked. And no bathroom breaks either. Stacey Rourke drags you into this hilariously fast-paced ride and doesn't let go. A must-read." - International Bestselling Author Tara Brown"Corpse Queen is a uniquely vibrant supernatural landscape of dead deliciousness that is sure to become your next obsession " - USA Today Bestselling Author Rue Volley"With her usual flair, Rourke brings the dead to life in this wonderfully, macabre tale. With hints of Beetlejuice meets epic fantasy, Corpse Queen takes us on an amazing journey beyond the hidden veil. I can't wait for book two " - Award-winning Author Tish Thawer"The afterlife isn't ready for Tempest Mortem. Biting sarcasm and gallows humor keep the pages turning as Rourke brings this world to life life few others can." - Award-winning Author Eric R Asher

A necromancer with an attitude meets a killer with a vendetta.After facing off with a Jinn, a Minotaur, and a siren, necromancer Octavia Hollows thought she'd seen the most vicious creatures in existence.Until she learns of a depraved serial killer hunting young women. One of his victims is still missing while someone close to Octavia is being held by police in connection to the crimes.Flanked by hot-as-sin wolf-man, Reid, and her undead pig, Bacon, Octavia races to stop the killer and clear her friend's name. Yet as she risks her neck for those she loves, she may land on the chopping block of a merciless madman...***CLIFFHANGER ENDING***"Stacey Rourke is an expert wordsmith. She has a way of captivating readers and never fails to deliver an unforgettable story. Fate Worse Than Death contains all the necessary ingredients for a truly enjoyable read -romance, action, suspense, and even a pig I simply couldn't put this book down " - Mary Ting, Benjamin Franklin Award-Winning Author"A thrilling murder mystery with True Blood and Dexter vibes. Octavia's latest journey brings her closer to the darkness than ever before." -Award-winning author Tish Thawer"Holy undead pig This is a non-stop thrill ride of wicked badassery. Stacey grabs you by the gumballs and never let's go. Hands down one of the best books of the year " -USA Today Bestselling author Rue Volley

The end of the world is coming. How or when, scientists can't agree upon. For decades, Earth's best line of defense has been a team of young soldiers known as the Apocalypse Five, forced into virtual reality simulations to train for Doom's Day. But, this is no game. Death on the grid is brutally final and calls up the next in a long line of cadets. Stationed aboard the AT-1-NS Starship, the A5 are celebrities thrust into the limelight by a calling they didn't choose. All it takes is one unscheduled mission, showing seventeen-year-old team leader Detroit a harsh and unfathomable reality, to shake the A5's belief in all they thought they knew. After questioning people with the power to destroy them, the team is framed for a crime they didn't commit and marked for death. Now, the hunt is on. Can the Apocalypse Five expose the truth the starship would kill to keep hidden? Or, will their bravery end in a public execution?"Fans of The Hunger Games will love this fresh dystopian thriller, featuring a band of instantly lovable characters that must fight together in a sci-fi twist, in and out of simulations for their freedom in reality." -BookTrib

History believes me to be a merciless savage. A terror upon the Earth known as The Impaler. Archaic lore whispers I am the first of the vampire lineage. These claims ... are all painted in bloody truth. Now, while the world watches in fear, a war is brewing. Humans are targeting vampires in merciless attacks to force us back into the shadows. They woke me to be their weapon. They know not my loathing for my own kind. Even I cannot say for certain whose side I'm on. I have bowed before the alter of darkness rooted in the Nosferatu bloodline. Been forced to drink of its bitter sacrament. They refer to me as The Son of The Dragon, and I laugh. For I, alone, know that malevolent essence is one no man could ever tame. "Vlad is a dark paranormal with plenty of humor and smoking hot romance With so much on the line, the Nosferatu are looking for a savior, and they just might find one in someone they least expect. If you love vampires, this is a must-read series " -Award Winning Author Casey L. Bond

Political propaganda would have us believe vampires are our friends. Fanged teddy bears misunderstood thanks to archaic lore. Activists picket for them to be welcomed into our society. They claim vamps don't kill. They preach we are safe.They ... are dead wrong. One year ago a hive slaughtered my family and left me for dead. Found by a team of scientists with their own agenda, I was forged into an unstoppable weapon. I possess their strength, with none of their weaknesses. I can move among them free from their crippling hunger. I am their greatest threat. Armed with this arsenal, vengeance will feed my desire to penetrate the seedy underbelly of their fetishized lifestyle and expose them for the monsters they truly are."The writing is brilliant along with the plot. It was a different twist from all the other vampire novels I've read and it was fantastic." - USA Today Bestselling Author, A.M. Hargrove