What do you get when you combine elements of Robert Louis Stevenson's Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Victor Hugo's The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Alan Moore's League of Extraordinary Gentlemen? You get this exciting steampunk adventure. And though Slade borrows from the classics, the story is original and a fun read. Modo, a young hunchback, is rescued from a traveling freak show by the mysterious Victorian Englishman, Mr. Socrates. He is raised in isolation and trained to master his extraordinary physical powers, which include the ability to alter his deformed features and take on any appearance. When he's 13, Mr. Socrates presses him into service on behalf of the Permanent Association, a secret group dedicated to protecting Great Britain, and the teen is plunged headfirst into a race to prevent the government's destruction. Modo, an innocent who is often shocked by the vulgarities of street life, is paired with fellow agent Octavia Milkweed, a rescued urchin whose street smarts complement his immense physical talents. She is at once a partner, a foil, and a possible love interest. The protagonists are likable, the villains are chilling, and the story is action packed. Forays into the raw effluence of London's sewer system provide just enough "ick" factor. And, Slade gets the Victorian setting just right. Views: 55
Time-Traveling adventurers Simon and Elizabeth Cross return in an all-new Christmas novella! Along with their young daughter, Charlotte, the Crosses travel back to 1937 New York City to visit an old friend, Charlie Blue. But Charlie's in trouble — holiday-sized trouble — and their plans for a pleasant little Christmas vacation soon fly out the window. Christmas in New York is the fast-paced and heartwarming tale of the true meaning of Christmas — and the importance of the people we share it with. Views: 55
Nearly a decade ago, Detective Tom Wiley worked a case that continues to haunt him to this day. But while the nature of The Puppeteer’s horrific crimes will always remain in Tom’s memory, it’s the guilt of not catching the serial killer before he vanished that still weighs heavily on his heart. Now the eight years of peace and quiet since the vicious killing spree has come to an abrupt and gruesome end. The Puppeteer is back. With the unwanted help of his newly assigned partner, Detective Anna Perez, Tom will stop at nothing to end The Puppeteer’s latest reign of terror. But as the detectives follow the trail of bodies, they quickly realize that The Puppeteer may not be their deadliest enemy, and they’re up against something far more sinister than the twisted workings of a serial predator. Can Tom and Anna survive this world of insanity and death, of love and loss, of myth and magic, where the lines between good and evil are hard to discern? Or will they be forever swept away in The Dance? Views: 55
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Lil is an old woman who spends her days shelving rare books in a tiny Manhattan bookstore and lonely nights at home in her apartment. But Lil has an intriguing secret. Tucked and bound behind her back are white feathery wings-the only key to who she once was: the fairy godmother responsible for getting Cinderella to the ball to unite with her Prince Charming. But on that fateful night, something went terribly and beautifully wrong. Lil allowed herself the unthinkable: to feel the emotions of human beings and fall in love with the prince herself, going to the ball in place of Cinderella in her exquisitely gorgeous human guise. For her unforgivable mistake, she was banished to live among humans, far from her fairy sisters and their magical underwater world. But then one day she meets Veronica-a young, fair-skinned, flame-haired East Village beauty with a love of all things vintage and a penchant for falling in love with the wrong men-and suddenly it becomes clear to Lil that she's been given a chance at redemption. If she can find a soul mate for Veronica, she may right her wrong and return to the fairy world she so deeply longs for. . . . Views: 55
Due to the sudden death of Lady Christine and the deep depression her father went into soon after, Catherine Townsend is carted off to live with her mother's family quickly learning that her arrival is not one of welcome. It's not long after; Catherine soon realizes that her spoiled cousin Devan thrives on making her life miserable. And as if being at constant odds with him isn't enough, she finds herself shunned as an outcast among the children of so-called, polite society. After years of being the brunt of cruel jokes, Catherine's aunt demands she attend a soiree. Not only is she to attend, but she's also told she must put to rest the embarrassing rumors that seem to constantly surround her. Rumors that London’s darlings, Lady Hilary and Lady Florence, her two worst enemies are sure to be responsible for. During the course of the evening's events, Catherine finds herself stumbling upon a private romp and flees in a hasty retreat for fear of being discovered. Eric Rycroft, is a prince, and London's most eligible bachelor. Only recently returned after being abroad for the past eight years, the last thing he wants to do is attend a boring party with mother's shoving their daughters in his face. Only to please his aunt, does he reluctantly agree. As Eric contemplates an early escape, he bumps into Albert Ashbury, who in turn begs for help to search out a noisy busy-body that unexpectedly interrupted his private tryst, which if revealed, could mean the ruin of his marriage. On the verge of refusing and sending the young fop off with a sound chastising, Eric decides that a game of cat and mouse might actually be a fun way to past the time of what was sure to be a long and dull evening. It's not until Eric spots his prey across the ballroom floor, that he finds himself intrigued by the golden minx and a rogue's plans are set into motion. Views: 55
EDITORIAL REVIEW: An undercover DEA agent and a feisty divorcee fight their impossible attraction-and to stay alive as they-re chased by a drug lord intent on keeping his case from coming to trial. Views: 55
EDITORIAL REVIEW: Griffin's Honor Bound novels have been hailed as "terrific" (Newark *Star-Ledger*) and "immensely entertaining" (*Kirkus Reviews*), with "enough derring-do, romance and action to satisfy Griffin's legions of fans and bring him new ones" (*Rocky Mountain News*). The new book is his best yet. August 6, 1943: In his brief career in the Office of Strategic Services, twenty-four-year-old Cletus Frade has already been involved in a lot of unusual situations, but nothing like the one he's in now, standing with a German lieutenant colonel named Wilhelm Frogger in a Mississippi prisoner-of-war detention facility. Frade's job? To help Frogger escape. Frogger's parents are in Frade's custody in Argentina, because of their involvement in a secret German plan to establish safe havens for senior Nazi officials in South America, and the younger Frogger has agreed to help find out what they know. Even more important, however, is the secret within the secret. Before he was captured in Africa, Frogger was part of a conspiracy; its goal: to assassinate Adolf Hitler. If the OSS can use his knowledge and connections to nudge that plot along, even just a little bit- they may be able to end this war right now. But Frade is not the only one who knows about the Froggers. Even as he stands there in Mississippi, a troop of Germans and Argentinians, led by a Colonel Juan Perón, is on its way to kill the parents and, after them, Frade himself. His career in the OSS may have been brief-but it may just be about to be over. Filled with the special flair that Griffin's fans have come to expect, *The Honor of Spies* is another rousing adventure from one of our finest storytellers. EDITORIAL REVIEW: Griffin's Honor Bound novels have been hailed as "terrific" (Newark *Star-Ledger*) and "immensely entertaining" (*Kirkus Reviews*), with "enough derring-do, romance and action to satisfy Griffin's legions of fans and bring him new ones" (*Rocky Mountain News*). The new book is his best yet. August 6, 1943: In his brief career in the Office of Strategic Services, twenty-four-year-old Cletus Frade has already been involved in a lot of unusual situations, but nothing like the one he's in now, standing with a German lieutenant colonel named Wilhelm Frogger in a Mississippi prisoner-of-war detention facility. Frade's job? To help Frogger escape. Frogger's parents are in Frade's custody in Argentina, because of their involvement in a secret German plan to establish safe havens for senior Nazi officials in South America, and the younger Frogger has agreed to help find out what they know. Even more important, however, is the secret within the secret. Before he was captured in Africa, Frogger was part of a conspiracy; its goal: to assassinate Adolf Hitler. If the OSS can use his knowledge and connections to nudge that plot along, even just a little bit- they may be able to end this war right now. But Frade is not the only one who knows about the Froggers. Even as he stands there in Mississippi, a troop of Germans and Argentinians, led by a Colonel Juan Perón, is on its way to kill the parents and, after them, Frade himself. His career in the OSS may have been brief-but it may just be about to be over. Filled with the special flair that Griffin's fans have come to expect, *The Honor of Spies* is another rousing adventure from one of our finest storytellers. EDITORIAL REVIEW: Griffin's Honor Bound novels have been hailed as "terrific" (Newark *Star-Ledger*) and "immensely entertaining" (*Kirkus Reviews*), with "enough derring-do, romance and action to satisfy Griffin's legions of fans and bring him new ones" (*Rocky Mountain News*). The new book is his best yet. August 6, 1943: In his brief career in the Office of Strategic Services, twenty-four-year-old Cletus Frade has already been involved in a lot of unusual situations, but nothing like the one he's in now, standing with a German lieutenant colonel named Wilhelm Frogger in a Mississippi prisoner-of-war detention facility. Frade's job? To help Frogger escape. Frogger's parents are in Frade's custody in Argentina, because of their involvement in a secret German plan to establish safe havens for senior Nazi officials in South America, and the younger Frogger has agreed to help find out what they know. Even more important, however, is the secret within the secret. Before he was captured in Africa, Frogger was part of a conspiracy; its goal: to assassinate Adolf Hitler. If the OSS can use his knowledge and connections to nudge that plot along, even just a little bit- they may be able to end this war right now. But Frade is not the only one who knows about the Froggers. Even as he stands there in Mississippi, a troop of Germans and Argentinians, led by a Colonel Juan Perón, is on its way to kill the parents and, after them, Frade himself. His career in the OSS may have been brief-but it may just be about to be over. Filled with the special flair that Griffin's fans have come to expect, *The Honor of Spies* is another rousing adventure from one of our finest storytellers. Views: 55
WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE The first full account of how the Cold War arms race finally came to a close, this riveting narrative history sheds new light on the people who struggled to end this era of massive overkill, and examines the legacy of the nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons that remain a threat today. Drawing on memoirs, interviews in both Russia and the US, and classified documents from deep inside the Kremlin, David E. Hoffman examines the inner motives and secret decisions of each side and details the deadly stockpiles that remained unsecured as the Soviet Union collapsed. This is the fascinating story of how Reagan, Gorbachev, and a previously unheralded collection of scientists, soldiers, diplomats, and spies changed the course of history. Views: 55
Hosea has been charged by God with a difficult task—marry a prostitute in order to show God's people the nature and depth of his love for Israel. When Hosea goes to Israel to proclaim God's message, the prostitute God tells him to marry turns out to be his childhood friend Gomer. He finds her broken and abused, unwilling to trust Hosea or his God. But when marrying Hosea becomes her only choice, Gomer does what she's good at—she survives. Can Hosea's love for God and God's love for Israel heal Gomer's broken spirit?With her potent combination of in-depth research and masterful storytelling, Mesu Andrews brings to life a complex and fascinating biblical story of the power of love and forgiveness in the face of utter betrayal. Views: 55
After returning from his adventure in Mexico and learning about the secret Mayan prophesy that his father and grandfather were a part of, Josh is certain his father's death was no accident. Piecing together the clues with the new information he has, all while avoiding his mom's questions, Josh sets out to prove it. But when he finds out a shocking secret about the legendary Ix Codex, he must go back to Mexico to the secret city of Ek Naab. Only this time he must do it alone, because as the stakes rise, Josh can no longer trust even his closest allies. In the next installment of the action-packed Joshua Files, Ice Shock will bring readers back to the secret world of the Mayan ancient civilization where the mysterious 2012 prophecy still threatens the world. Can Josh solve the riddle before it's too late? Views: 55
