The Graveyard Shift is a standalone novella by Darynda Jones. It tells the story of Garrett Swopes, a mortal tasked with protecting a half-human, half-god child destined to save the world. When the child's mother disappears, Garrett seeks the help of Marika Dubois, a hellion who tricked him into fathering her own son. Despite their past, Marika agrees to help Garrett, and they must decide if they are willing to risk their hearts again. This novella is part of the 1001 Dark Nights series and can be enjoyed by both new readers and fans of the author's Charley Davidson series.
# Fantasy
The Red Queen's War Trilogy by Mark Lawrence is a fantasy trilogy about a long war fought in secret by the Red Queen against the powers that stand behind nations. The story follows Prince Jalan Kendeth, who can see The Silent Sister, and his journey with a fierce Norse warrior to undo a spell and uncover the truth about their role in the long war. Along the way, they encounter grave dangers, willing women, and an upstart prince named Jorg Ancrath. The Red Queen controls the board in this game of moves in the long war.