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I’ve always wanted to conquer the Big 5 dungeons ever since one of them took the life of my father nearly fifteen years ago. Nobody ever said the Path of Progression was easy, but my burning desire to dive can’t be quenched. I just never thought I’d be prohibited from getting a diving license just because I tried to help a bratty blonde girl get hers. Soon, we’re joined by a lovely brunette bookworm, and we start diving the dungeon on our own terms.

DJ is an IT support person living in a present day world where most people have some “super” power. His gift helps him remember things about friends and help them. Join him on his journey to develop his power and those around him including the love of his life.

Sam Wilson has a heavy shield to lift as the new Captain America. Listen to an action-packed anthology about Sam Wilson. Inspired by the Marvel comic book universe, the stories will see Sam prove he is ready to carry the shield as he faces Skrulls, Sabretooth, Kingpin, and other infamous villains.

Seabury Quinn's short stories were featured in well more than half of Weird Tales' original publication run. His most famous character, the supernatural French detective Dr. Jules de Grandin, investigated cases involving monsters, devil worshippers, serial killers, and spirits from beyond the grave, often set in the small town of Harrisonville, New Jersey. Collected for the first time, The Complete Tales of Jules de Grandin, edited by George Vanderburgh, presents all 93 published works featuring the supernatural detective.

One minute, Kaelan’s a marketing exec with a dreary life. The next, he’s summoned by a gorgeous priestess into a world of swords, magic, and a warlord out for his blood. He’s not sure it’s an improvement until he learns the rewards are most certainly worth the risks. With unique and mighty powers to unlock, levels to gain, and some daring damsels on his team, can he survive long enough to save the kingdom?

After being betrayed by the very kingdom he saved, Jacob Stone forsook his title of Hero. Now he lives the simple life of a barkeep. Yet even that life is irrevocably erased when a young woman named Enyo appears before him. She claims to be the daughter of the former Dark Lord and has come seeking his aid. He’d normally never consider lending her a hand, but when she tells him that she knows of a way for him to return home, he’s left with little recourse.

Modern gods and goddesses, remote, revered - and like the pantheon of heroes and heroines of ancient myth - possessing great power tempered with flaws. Now, find within this anthology great tales by gifted and award-winning authors who move superheroes from the four-color panels of comic books to the fantastic pages of fiction, stories that will remind anyone who ever wanted to wear a cape or don a cowl of the extraordinary powers of the imagination!

Book 10, The Unlikely Heroes: It’s a race to find the Mortal Seven—mortals who had always been able to see magic—before they're murdered. Meanwhile, there’s another crime that needs Liv’s attention. Book 11, The Creative Strategist: The guardian of the underworld has been awoken, and he’s coming after someone very important—but not if Liv can do something about it. Book 12, The Born Leader: The most important magical creature has gone missing, and it’s up to Warrior Liv Beaufont to find him. Liv will die before she allows the God Magician to ruin the world she loves so much.

Whether its saving a Princess(or three), driving across the the USA with some lovely companions, or following a bard on his adventures with mythical ladies, this collection is full of everything you want to listen to. This omnibus includes: The Portal, the Plumber, and the Princesses; Truck Drivin’ Hero; and Young, Dumb, and Full of Charisma.