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Rift
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Some doors were never meant to be opened. Some tales were never meant to be set free.

When seventeen-year-old Sahara O'Saughnessy discovers a rift into the realm of lore, the most haunting stories she's been telling her friends come to life, and she must find a way to stop ...

Perfect for fans of spy novels

Fatal Domain
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When the past scratches its way into the present, it can leave deep scars.

A series of cryptic clues leads Department of Defense redactor Travis Brock to suspect that a grim chapter from his past is not yet over.

With the help of his eidetic memory and his newly for...

The first Travis Brock spy thriller

Broker of Lies
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The man who knows all our secrets has a secret of his own.

When Travis Brock, a high-level Pentagon redactor with an eidetic memory, finds a clue to solving the tragic arson that took his wife from him, he risks everything to find the truth--and chances losing himself in t...

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Steven James is a critically acclaimed author of twenty-one novels and numerous nonfiction books that have sold more than 1 million copies. His books have won or been shortlisted for dozens of national and international awards. In addition, his stories and articles have appeared in more than eighty different publications, including the New York Times. He is also a popular keynote speaker and professional storyteller with a master’s degree in storytel...

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June 30, 2025What is a Story?

“What is a story?” Story is pursuit. Simply put, stories result from characters desiring something that’s out of reach and taking logical steps to get it, ideally in ways that are unexpected and ... Learn More

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