Loanshark Frank Powers lives by two simple philosophies: Loyalty to friends. You sign, you’re mine. Go back on your word, and Frank pays you a visit. If he likes you, and if he believes you, the brass syringe stays in his pocket. Now Frank must become a savior instead of a shylock. Many lives now depend on his strength and old skills shaken free of mothballs. Gangsters, guns, girls, and greed. Agonist rides a rollercoaster through the dips and dives of rage and redemption.

Don’t Disturb the Peace! Atlanta. Cosmopolitan hub of the southeast. And of the land’s largest Crossrealm District. The CRD insists on one law above others. Behave yourself. So avoid crossing the line. Or someone might just summon… The Stinkers An excerpt from The Stinkers: Judge Jones (easier to pronounce for mortals than Pennaeth Mynyddanferth), for all his ten feet of horned horror, was a true softie, although he did insist on his own particular brand of justice. The Powers, that mysterious board of directors for human/supernatural relations, did not allow death, dismemberment, or permanent disfigurement as punishments in the Unseemly Court, the arbiter of bother, both mortal and im-. No, the bastion of Crossrealm law and order could only embarrass, inconvenience, or otherwise make life a living hell for lawbreakers. And even though hell tended to be pretty specific to the individual, some penalties crossed almost every boundary. Take Killinflies McFoul here, for example.

Through the Trees and Far Away Into every marriage, DIY must fall. Will this relationship survive the Cat Tree? Sylvester Dotson, homeless lawyer and lover of rooftop sleeping. Until he wakes up somewhen else. Blake and Chelle currently run a solid IT business. Can they escape their pasts? Ted Jenkins lives a reliable life until the mail interferes. Can he sort things out before the next special delivery? When a piece of his childhood falls, Jess grieves. Will new friends help Jess resurrect Ruby in time? Our worlds abound with doorways. Some seen, some stumbled upon. Travel the wilds of Jason A. Adams’ imagination through five previously unpublished tales of the thin space between hither and yon. Includes five original stories: The Dangers of Cat Trees, Temporal Fallout, Career Choices, Special Delivery, and Resurrecting Ruby.

Sometimes you get more than you bargained for. Castros Bianchi lives for his Menagerie. His vast fortune now buys the rarest specimens of the galaxy’s diverse life forms. An old collector. A private moon. A cherub run amok. Come along for a delightful romp reminiscent of pulp’s Golden Age.

What if old myths and legends carry a grain of truth? Gavin Baddock discovers this for himself when a strange client enters his life and changes it forever. A shyster and a resilient con-man play the world for suckers. Until the day Gavin learns the old myths and legends err in certain very important ways. Join Gavin and Carl for a darkly humorous romp through the highs and lows of chicanery. Just make sure you don’t lose your head...

When Holidays Turn Out Anything But Ordinary Not all holidays start out standard-issue. Some celebrate different days or traditions. Others take a hit of the unexpected. Sometimes the cast of characters defies all expectations, but turns out better than anyone imagined in the end. These holiday stories from Jason A. Adams and Kari Kilgore throw away the usual blueprint. From righting wrongs to finding recovery, from redefining family to discovering the place you belong. Take a break from typical holiday fare and enjoy a new perspective on winter celebrations. Includes Ballerinas and SuperCats, Pungent Justice, The Twelve Steps of Christmas, Finding Sanctuary, A True Family Holiday, Virginia's Last Old Christmas Eve, A Convenience Store Christmas, and The Magic Cat of the Hidden Springs Inn and Spa A Wintertime Journey with a Different Kind of Holiday Boxing Day at Wentworth Manor brings joy and celebration. But a cruel crime threatens to ruin the party A heartless theft nearly breaks the spirit of Jennifer's family. So she and her best friend set out to make things right. The Christmas season hits hard for some people. Yet it sometimes also brings hope for recovery and renewal. June and Ryan share a ritual of grief and letting go. Will their instant spark light the way to new possibilities? Carrie faces Christmas in a new city. Then she finds a true family to join for the celebration. Virginia lived a long, joyful life. Full of family and love. But her most cherished story remains untold. Stuart's Stop 'N Shop, always open, even for Christmas. Then the holiday spirit surprises Stuart, Bobby, and Pete. Henry and Steve get caught by a Christmas Eve blizzard. Will they grab their chance for happily ever after?

Sheriff Larry Crabtree’s quiet Appalachian community hides a dark secret. From sickly young girls to dying cows, life drains from Larry’s town. Granny shares wisdom in Larry’s dreams. Larry must unlearn his common sense and rational ways. Belief must return if Larry hopes to save innocent lives.

They get along with no one. They travel alone, they fight alone, they live alone. They take on lost causes, impossible tasks, and fight battles no one else could win. From college reunions to ugly sweater bar crawls. Redeeming past crimes or committing new ones. Mob enforcers, government-sanctioned assassins, and people just plain-old pissed off. Tales to make you glad that someone else does the dirty work...or to make you want to join them.

A Sweet Escape to the Beginning Keith and Josh, new in town and to each other. Dirk and Barbara, striving for new beginnings. April and Michele, digging through lost treasures. Trisha and Bill, adjusting to strange new realities. Craig and Sohpie, in a time of healing and change. Diana and Katie, stranded in snowstorm limbo. Thom and Julie, on the edge of finding their own way. Amy and Tony, enjoying the rewards of hard work. Eight couples finding their way to that first thrilling spark, the joy of discovering a kindred spirit. A heart that beats in time with their own. Join husband and wife team Jason A. Adams and Kari Kilgore on a journey to the promise and joy of discovery. And the beginning of happily ever after. Includes The Sweetest Trouble, Dirk Knight and The Case of the Rustled Ranch, The Real Treasure in Cairo, For the Love of Snarla Jane, The Heart Is the Strongest, Canine Cupid, Happily Ever in KrampusLand, and First Kiss Ah, romance! We all love falling in love. We all enjoy watching those two friends who everyone knows belong together finally get it over with and start dating. Partners in Romance features tales of new friends-with-potential, people thrown together by circumstance, neighbors with spark, and much, much more. Just like in real life, dogs fan romantic sparks into a flame. Mature lovebirds want happiness for the younger generation. Humor plays a vital role, especially when it comes to love’s secret recipe. With people starting out in life or making long-desired changes, hearts recognize each other. Of course, all romance features dream chasing, and a good Happily Ever After. Come along for the adventure as eight couples discover each other, and the promise of the beginning!

When Jason A. Adams puts fingers to keyboard, the reader never knows what’s coming. Come climb the squirrel tree of Jason’s imagination. Among its branches, find adventure in the future, the past, and the present. Join galactic billionaires, Appalachian lawmen, mythical monsters in modern cities, and ancient warriors in the first collection of short fiction from Jason A. Adams