“A lively tale of reckless pirates, ruthless bounty hunters, reluctant mages, and romantic adversaries. Fun, fast-paced, and full of action.” --Sharon Shinn, author of The Thirteenth House

Everyone has their eyes set on the black depths of space...but what about the deep abysses of the ocean? What dark monsters swim unseen beneath the waves? What ancient wonders lie hidden, waiting to be discovered? What sirens call, either here on Earth or in the icy waters of a far off planet...or even at the bottom of a wine glass? So much remains to be explored below the surface, where light fades and the pressure kills. Here are seventeen stories from today's leading science fiction and fantasy authors that take us into those depths, whether we want to or not. Join Seanan McGuire, Michael Robertson, Esther Friesner, F. Brett Cox, Wendy Nikel, Marsheila Rockwell & Jeffrey J. Mariotte, Jody Lynn Nye, Bill Kte'pi, Jenna Rhodes, Susan Jett, James Van Pelt, J.D. Koch, Misty Massey, A. Merc Rustad, David Farland, Sara M. Harvey, and Nicky Drayden as they explore unfathomable trenches, underwater volcanoes, and abyssal plains. Take the plunge...into the Deep End!

What does it mean to be "temporally deactivated?" Experience a historical moment through the intervention of a time travel agency. Be trapped inside a time bubble—willingly—so that you can save the universe from Darkness over and over again. Step outside of time at the order of your queen in order to stop a traitor...or to keep an assassin from destroying the future. Or travel forward into the future in order to kill off timelines to save your son...or backwards to halt an accident to save your relationship. Join fantasy and science fiction authors Ken Altabef, Alex Gideon, Stephen Leigh, D.B. Jackson, Faith Hunter, C.S. Friedman, Emily Randall, Gini Koch, Misty Massey, Rhondi Salsitz, Edmund R. Schubert, R.K. Nickel, Marie DesJardin, and Christine Lucas as they defy time and warp space in order to define what it means to be "temporally deactivated." So get ready and hold on tight. It's time to step outside of time.

Piraten, Meuterer und Kopfgeldjäger – und mittendrin eine junge Magierin, die sich zu behaupten weiß Falkin entkommt mit Müh und Not den Klauen der mächtigen Magiergilde, die alle Menschen mit einem besonderen Talent – wie Falkin einer ist – beherrschen will. Auf den Decksplanken des Kaperschiffs Vogelfrei hat sie ein neues Leben gefunden. Doch da wird Kapitän Binns, der um ihr Geheimnis weiß, bei einem Landgang verhaftet. Schuld daran ist der zwielichtige – und außerdem überaus attraktive – McAvery, und den will Falkin jetzt zur Strecke bringen. Doch auch McAvery verfügt über ungeahnte Talente ..

Kestrel, the pirate who can whistle up the wind, returns in book two of the *Mad Kestrel* series. Captain Kes will defy the king, gamble with her friends' lives, and run the risk of capture by evil mages to get her hands on the magical knowledge so long denied to her. Kestrel, the King's Privateer, is preparing to wait out the annual storm season when she receives an unexpected royal order to capture and deliver a rare creature for the king's menagerie. Before she can weigh anchor, news reaches Kestrel of a long-ago friend in desperate need of help-in the opposite direction. Almost as bad, her ship may be haunted by something big, loud, and terrifying. She crosses paths with an enigmatic woman who claims to know the secrets of Kestrel's magic and offers a bargain. If Kestrel takes her home to the Continent, an ocean away, she'll reveal the mysteries Kestrel has longed all her life to know. The temptation of answers endangers her crew and might ruin her privateer status. Worse, taking on this passenger could thrust her into the clutches of the ever-watchful Danisoban mages who lie in wait for her to make the perfect mistake. Every decision is fraught with danger. Each wrong turn may mean her death or the death of her crew. And Kes can walk away from none of them.

A pirate's life is filled with adventure, from wild chases to crates of treasure. Here's the perfect journal for keeping track of the ships you conquer, the gold you amass and the islands you discover.

The corset. Rarely has any garment held such allure, such mystery, so attraction for men and women alike. From a simple foundation garment to a fashion statement all its own, the corset has held the imagination for centuries. This collection of stories from some of the brightest fantasy writers in the world run the gamut from steampunk to horror, from steamy romance to weird western, from victorian thriller to contemporary bondage. But they all feature one thing in common - the corset. From vampire comedy to steampunk action to BDSM, Cinched is certain to free your mind. What else will follow? Featuring stories by: John G. Hartness Gail Z. Martin & Larry N. Martin Misty Massey Emily Lavin Leverett Kimberly Richardson Sarah Joy Adams MB Weston Herika Raymer Dave Harlequin RD Stevens Andrea Judy Nico Serene Eden Royce