When Jim Fate, an outspoken conservative radio talk show host, is killed by poisonous gas while his show is on the air, the Triple Threat Club must uncover the secrets behind the murder.

"Hands of Fate" is the first of the "Small Tome" offerings from Black Malkin Press, each of them covering a single topic of deep spiritual or occult significance. In Hands of Fate, the topic of cartomantic divination with standard playing cards is covered. Author and professional diviner Robin Artisson offers instruction in a deeply detailed and intuitive system of playing card divination draped in the older aesthetic of Traditional Witchcraft and Fayerieism, allowing diviners to channel entire stories of divinatory insight from oracular sources. He discusses methods which will allow any person, whether practicing sorcerer or not, to gain true oracular communication with extraordinary sources of insight. Alongside this central theme of the work, many smaller systems of cartomancy and cartomantic divination devices are described, which can be integrated by a card reader all by themselves, or blended with others. Divination with playing cards is the oldest kind of cartomancy known to man, and this work restores it to an accessible place of dignity and seriousness which can be utilized by all. Discerning readers will discover many treasures of occult wisdom hidden in the underlying metaphysics of the system described within this small but detailed work.

Caught in the twisted games of Fate. Thirty years ago, Xevius defied his orders by refusing to assassinate the woman who would birth the future mother of the Veredian Titans. Today, his government demands that he atones for that failure by ridding the world of those children before they grow even more powerful. While on that mission, he feels the pull of the Tuning-the psionic call of his true mate. To complicate matters, his woman turns out to be the military leader and protector of the Veredians. With tension rising between her people and the Xelixians, the last thing Kamala needs is a Korlethean assassin hunting the Veredian children. Attempting to eliminate him first should be an easy decision, except for the fact that he's her soulmate. Swaying him to their side could be the key to solving many of their problems, but at what cost to him and his people? As dire visions and prophecies multiply, Xevius is torn between his conscience, loyalty to his people, and his love for the woman who has captured his heart.

Fitting in has never been in the cards. Not part of the hand Fate dealt me. My superpower is animals, magical and otherwise. They adore me. Birds and insects too. Back when the Celts still roamed the Highlands, I begged them to shed light on how I came to be since my power is unique. You can guess how well that went. They’re a taciturn, entitled lot. I didn’t shed a single tear when they packed up and left Earth. Other mages don’t care for me. They don’t trust my one-of-a-kind magic. On my more generous days I don’t blame them. For now, I run a tiny detective agency in the Scottish Highlands. Mortals are quick to hire me because I always solve their problems. Using magic is cheating, but they’ll never find out. One fine afternoon, a Sidhe sought me out. His power surpassed mine by a factor of ten, so I was suspicious as hell, but he was too profanely gorgeous to turn away… As usual, no one to blame but myself when my life skids off the rails.

[Siren Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Fantasy Romance, M/M, HEA] Stavros Siracusa travels the world collecting antiques and artifacts that are hard to find. He's built a reputation as the go-to man when someone is looking for something specific. But he had no idea he would find a gargoyle statue at a garden party in his own hometown that would change his entire world. When sorcery interferes in finding his Beloved, Xander willingly allows the Gods of Olympus to place him in hibernation as a stone statue. A drop of his Beloved's blood and the strong beat of his heart draws Xander from his deep slumber and tosses him into a world that is more dangerous than any battle he has ever fought. Armed with the knowledge that they were meant to be together, Stavros and Xander accept the fate of the Gods. But the Brotherhood is up to their old tricks and betrayal will come from within, tearing the two lovers apart. When Stavros gets kidnapped, Xander isn't even sure the Gods can save the most precious thing in his world-his Beloved. ** A Siren Erotic Romance

SYNOPSES OF THE MORE THAN 120 EPISODES OF THE PEABODY AWARD-WINNING TV SHOW.

A Cupid intended for another. A Chaos destined to rule. Sometimes Fate has plans of its own.