Swords and Deviltry is a fantasy short story collection by Fritz Leiber featuring his sword and sorcery heroes Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser. It is chronologically the first volume in the complete seven volume edition of the collected stories devoted to the characters. The Fafhrd and Gray Mouser stories follow the lives of two larcenous but likable rogues as they adventure across the fantasy world of Nehwon. The pieces in Swords and Deviltry introduce the duo and their relationship, present incidents from their early lives in which they meet their first lady-loves, and relate how afterwards in the city of Lankhmar the two met and allied themselves with each other, and lost their first loves through their defiance of the local Thieves' Guild. Views: 34
Seventeen-year-old Cardinal has escaped the virus that ravaged his town, leaving its victims alive but without their memories. He chooses to remain in the quarantined zone, caring for a group of orphaned kids in a mountain camp with the help of the former brutal school bully, now transformed by the virus into his best friend. But then a strong-willed and mysterious young woman appears, and the closed-off world Cardinal has created begins to crumble. A thrilling, fast-paced work of speculative fiction for teens, from a bestselling author, Black River Falls is an unforgettable story about survival, identity, and family. Views: 34
Rasim Nami, a Sunni Muslim, denies his religion and Pakistani background to fall in line with American customs. When it is determined that his father is a part of the militant group responsible for the 9/11 attacks, he experiences a heavy dose of racism and breaks down, until Snow picks him back up.Snow Bradshaw, the only child to devout Christians, is overcome by boredom. Even though her father was a reformed drug trafficker, which resulted in her name. Realizing she needs excitement, when she meets Rasim he quickly becomes her world and although the road is rocky they marry.Years later, after his first taste of blood, Rasim becomes a drug lord with cult power. His name is whispered in and out of the federal prison system and he is respected and feared.When he decides to purposely re-enter prison by violating his probation to help the son he never knew existed, Snow reluctantly stands by his side. Since his offspring is labeled a snitch, Rasim knows his son will not last a day... Views: 34
One stormy night, five stranded schoolchildren uncover the story of Richard Clayton Harwick -- a boy who many years ago learned what it was like to have a truly wicked stepfather. But the children have stories of their own step-parents to tell -- stories that have warmth and humour, as well as sadness, and a fair share of happy endings.'For children who have some similar experience, this novel will be therapeutic; for those who haven't it's an absorbing read, to make them laugh and cry' Sunday Telegraph. Views: 34
Parish and Richards travel to Quantica, Virginia, and they stumble over an American serial Killer called The Painter. Chief Kowalski and his wife Jerry are accused of Satanic Ritual Abuse of their children, who are taken away by Social Services - Kowalski has another heart attack and ends up in hospital... The story continues. Views: 34
"Bodman's hard-won information and sheer storytelling talent make this a book to remember." —LEE CHILD, #1 worldwide bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series "Karna Bodman's Trust But Verify is a riveting page-turner you won't want to put down!" - CARLA NEGGERS, bestselling author of Imposter's Lure Samantha Reid, the brilliant Director of the White House Office of Homeland Security, is enjoying a rare evening away from Washington at a Florida charity ball when a bomb sends the well-heeled attendees stampeding into the night. Narrowly escaping the blast, Reid returns to the White House, where she has been trailing the massacres and illicit arms sales of a shadowy group of Russian oligarchs... all of whom want her dead. Caught in an ever-tightening spiral of lies and ruthless hitmen, Reid must race the clock against her assassins. But she's not alone. When FBI special agent Brett Keating discovers Samantha was the target of the Florida... Views: 34
Adrienne Rydaeg has been a soldier since the age of four, and has always known that some day she would go to the border fight in the never-ending war against Almet. But when two men come to Kyrog looking for a volunteer for a mission that might help change the course of the war forever, Adrienne must decide if she is ready to leave behind the life she knows with no idea of what is to come. Views: 34
That's Alex Smith rushing past you, hurrying home to check out his journal. Why? Because Alex has never written a word in his journal, but yesterday, a mysterious entry appeared in the book -- one that told Alex about the future. Alex can't wait to read the journal tonight to find out if there's anything new inside. Too bad he doesn't realize that by opening that book, he's opening the door to...The Nightmare Room Views: 34
Of Bachelors and BabiesWhat was rancher Sam Preston to do when he found himself saddled with an infant? Holler for his best pal, of course. A single gal like Roni Daniels might not have first-hand experience raising kids, but at least she was a woman.And Weddings...Roni knew what Sam needed: a wife! And she was willing to fill the position. Sure, he'd think that their marriage would be strictly business. But if she had her way, business would soon be mixed with pleasure.... Views: 34
