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Decayed Land is the third book of the Islands triptych by Chung Wenyin. If the trilogy is an overview of Taiwanese culture and history through the eyes of the land's women, then Decayed Land is the broadest of the three. It has a large cast of characters and takes on the role of family history for the Chungs, starting properly around the mass migration of Han Chinese to Taiwan, although the family itself having lived there for longer.

Ancient Mars is a thrilling space adventure that follows a brave crew on a mission to colonize Mars, only to uncover the planet’s hidden secrets. When a catastrophic series of events damages their ship beyond repair and leaves them stranded in a remote part of the planet, the crew must work together to survive. However, survival turns out to be the least of their challenges when they stumble upon an ancient alien force and a mysterious key that holds the power to restore Mars to its former, life-sustaining glory.

The morphocyst population has grown by orders of magnitude, the denizens of which are building their homes in the forgotten sectors of Rigil Kent’s many slums. Jace and Nyx have stable employment as Silurian operatives paid to investigate morphocyst developments with particular attention to the phenomenon of the criminal serial morph.

In Fated to Fall, Amina Kadir finds herself in a world she never wanted. After being sold by her father to the ruthless gangster Arben Zefi, she is taken far from everything she once knew. As Amina tries to adjust to her new life, she struggles with fear and confusion. Living in Arben's dangerous world, she must learn to navigate the challenges that come with being his possession. But as she spends more time with him, Amina discovers unexpected sides of Arben that make her question everything.

Lorne’s home is turning into a dream. He’s happy and at peace for the first time in his life. The nightmares are releasing their grip on his mind and he’s learning to cope with the whispering dead. Sadly, that’s not the case for everyone.

Travel back in time to the days of the American colonies with Nathaniel Hawthorne's "In Colonial Days". This collection of stories paints a vivid picture of life in early America, complete with historical details, richly drawn characters, and Hawthorne's signature blend of wit and insight. From tales of Puritan punishment to humorous anecdotes about colonial life, these stories offer a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era. Immerse yourself in Hawthorne's timeless prose and discover the world of the American colonies like never before.

For decades in the timeline, the realm has thrived in joyful peace, embracing luxuries and euphoric ways of living which seem will be everlasting to its people. This seemingly endless happiness among the folk may soon come to an end, now that the king has passed; to be burned and buried to rest.