Böcker av Liana Brooks

For a member of a High Family on the matriarchal, gem-rich world of Tanar, marriage weeks mean celebration, with lavish gifts even for the servants - and the freedom to choose whichever suitor a girl desires.A shame that Zuli Yalsmon's family barely ranks as Regarded after the assault that exiled her sister. For her marriage week, Zuli must accept whoever deigns to appear, with whatever they decide to offer.And unless something changes drastically in the next three days, instead of valuable business assets, Zuli's entire future? Worth exactly three shiny river rocks on an overly plain ring.If only she knew the real name of the man she truly loves...A rags-to-riches romance in a lush new sci fi world, perfect for fans of whip-smart main characters with hidden identities and secrets aplenty.

A district of her own, an assistant who reminds her of a Viking crossed with an over-enthusiastic puppy, and cases to work without a boss micro-managing - or plotting to murder her: Everything Agent Sam Rose ever wanted. But a strange explosion at Drenmann Labs disrupts her equilibrium. The senior agent in the neighbouring district - who technically outranks her - dismisses it as an accident. Sam suspects something more. Especially since only Henry Troom, former protégé of Dr Abdul Emir, died in the blast. Sam packed away the trauma of dealing with Dr Emir's parallel-reality machine with the final compulsory psychological debriefing last May. But this case forces her not only to reconfront her worst fears... Sam finds herself embroiled in a battle for the very fabric of reality, pursued by someone who wants to make sure secrets stay hidden. Sam's dark future is here. Perfect for fans of Blade Runner and J.D. Robb's In Death series, don't miss Convergence Point, the bone-chilling sequel to The Day Before.

The last thing Agent Sam Rose - probationary Agent Sam Rose - wants? More work on the weekend. Especially a dead-clone case that warrants an exaggerated littering fine at most. She needs a murder case to solve so she can finally get promoted away from the out-dated, disorganized, sexist backwater of District 3. Sam's boss wants the case closed fast. Sam's integrity demands she pursues every lead. But in doing so, Sam discovers a terrifying puzzle leading to one impossible conclusion: a secret with the power to rewrite the entire history of the world. A secret more personal than Sam could ever have imagined. A gripping time-travel thriller about standing up for what's right - no matter what the cost.

Adopting a new identity before the internet? A cinch. Piece of cake. Barely meant moving towns. But these days? A much trickier proposition. One that takes planning. Careful planning. And not, say, ending up in the hospital, where nosy doctors ask probing questions... If you love cunning characters who are more than what they seem, don't miss Identity Theft 101!

Necromancy: shady, illegal, and totally ruining Detective Andi Kierzan's Saturday night as she attempts to interview the latest in a string of risen-corpses. A risen corpse who remembers his own name, and not much more. The risen dead aren't known for their resurrected brain functions.Andi does get one name from him, though. A name that seems totally unhelpful... Unless you know what Andi knows.A twisty short story about the unintended consequences of receiving kindness from strangers, don't miss Liana Brooks' Necromancer Troubles!

Grantupoemoeunanii's job in Hell? Quite heavenly, actually. And by all accounts, today looks set for more of the same: well-ordered paperwork, tidy schedules... Until an unusual co-worker appears, with a problem not quite standard. And not quite... legal. Helping out means risking the wrath of the senior demons... But Grant's not quite on the clock just yet. What's a hard-working demon to do? A charming, hopeful vision of the Afterlife for readers who could use an extra friend as they navigate the mortal coil.

Running out of time to perfect the Dance that determines his future career and success, Dallon practises for hours on end. His sister Dasha watches and supports him-but longs to choose a Dance for herself outside the scope of those delegated to women. The fact that she can dance the Warrior Dance, the most complicated of them all, far better than he... Well, he tries not to dwell on that. Though it may come in handy when an unexpected problem arises... For everyone who knows what it's like to long for a place in the world other than the one assigned by society, don't miss Dancer, Dreamer, Seer!

The last thing Agent Sam Rose - probationary Agent Sam Rose - wants? More work on the weekend. Especially a dead-clone case that warrants an exaggerated littering fine at most. She needs a murder case to solve so she can finally get promoted away from the out-dated, disorganized, sexist backwater of District 3. Sam's boss wants the case closed fast. Sam's integrity demands she pursues every lead. But in doing so, Sam discovers a terrifying puzzle leading to one impossible conclusion: a secret with the power to rewrite the entire history of the world. A secret more personal than Sam could ever have imagined. A gripping time-travel thriller about standing up for what's right - no matter what the cost.

Meet Skeleton, usually from the pond, currently hiding out in the town library trying to 3D print a body. Humans tend not to take skeleton rights seriously otherwise, see. And this skeleton needs to defend their rights, or else pfft goes their pond. Of course, there might be an even bigger disaster lurking on the horizon... A charming, heart-warming story about being yourself and finding your place in the world.

Horace Jones just wants a quiet life. But those pages lying there on the coffee table? They may spell disaster, the final spark to light the burning pyre of his privacy. A quirky, humorous story for everyone who ever dreamed of being famous-or had nightmares about it.