“People have been telling stories about warriors for as long as they have been telling stories. Since Homer first sang the wrath of Achilles and the ancient Sumerians set down their tales of Gilgamesh, warriors, soldiers, and fighters have fascinated us; they are a part of every culture, every literary tradition, every genre.All Quiet on the Western Front, From Here to Eternity,and The Red Badge of Couragehave become part of our literary canon, taught in classrooms all around the country and the world. Our contributors make up an all-star lineup of award-winning and bestselling writers, representing a dozen different publishers and as many genres. We asked each of them for the same thing — a story about a warrior. Some chose to write in the genre they’re best known for. Some decided to try something different. You will find warriors of every shape, size, and color in these pages, warriors from every epoch of human history, from yesterday and today and tomorrow, and from worlds that never were. Some of the stories will make you sad, some will make you laugh, and many will keep you on the edge of your seat.” Included are a long novella from the world of Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin, a new tale of Lord John by Diana Gabaldon, and an epic of humanity at bay by David Weber. Also present are original tales by David Ball, Peter S. Beagle, Lawrence Block, Gardner Dozois, Joe Haldeman, Robin Hobb, Cecelia Holland, Joe R. Lansdale, David Morrell, Naomi Novik, James Rollins, Steven Saylor, Robert Silverberg, S.M. Stirling, Carrie Vaughn, Howard Waldrop, and Tad Williams. Views: 11
They can't even be in the same room together... Ever since their failed elopement years ago, Prisca Hawthorne has taunted, insulted, and in every way tried to push him away. If only her heart didn't break every time Lord William Westfield left her... But staying apart is even worse... Lord William throws himself into drinking, gambling, and debauchery and pretends not to care about Prisca at all. But when he returns to find a rival werewolf vying for her hand, he'll stop at nothing to claim the woman who should have been his all along. Can Prisca forgive the unforgivable, or are the moon-crossed lovers going to be forced into a battle of wills that could be fatal? Praise for A Certain Wolfish Charm "A Certain Wolfish Charm has bite! With its sexy hero, engaging heroine, and sizzling sexual tension, you won't want to put it down even when the moon is full." -Sabrina Jeffries, New York Times bestselling author of Wed Him Before You Bed Him "Tough, resourceful, charming women battle roguish, secretive, aristocratic men under the watchful eye of society in Dare's delightful Regency paranormal romance debut." -Publishers Weekly (Starred review) (20100304) Views: 11
Life is fickle, short and unfair. Everyone had bad days. Death is the end... or is it? Ethan finds this out on his worst day in life and gets the truly rare second chance after being fired, lost his grandparents, finds his girlfriend sleeping with his vindictive brother and then gets crushed to death by a semi trying to safe a girl from that same fate. In death he meets the angel of his life. Views: 11
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Grave Silence—Montezuma County Sheriff's detective Jude Devine doesn't face too many challenges but when the body of a local teenager shows up with a stake through her heart, she finds herself leading an investigation. Sleep of Reason—When two-year-old Corban Foley is kidnapped from his home in the dead of night, Detective Jude Devine soon finds herself obsessed with the case and hounded by the media. Place of Exile—A frighteningly possible story of political extremism. While trying unsuccessfully to forget Dr. Mercy Westmoreland, Sheriff’s detective Jude Devine is faced with thwarting a domestic terrorist threat. Views: 11
DI Liam McLusky, freshly transferred from Southampton to Bristol and just recovered from an injury in the line of duty, has no time to settle in before catching a major case. Everyday objects that have been transformed into explosive devices are being left across Bristol, maiming or killing those who pick them up. McLusky must figure out who the killer is, while navigating the fraught internal politics of his new post. Meanwhile, an ex-partner moves into the city to study--and keep tabs on him. Views: 11
The twelfth novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series about Westchester County's most exclusive private middle school girls. Views: 11
There are many secrets among the sisters and mother of the prosperous Wakefield family of West Virginia. And they're all tied to a tragic mystery in the 1980's, when beautiful Cathy Wakefield fell to her death while rock climbing. Now the secrets return to torment Cathy's sister Ellen, a Presbyterian minister, starting the day Ellen looks up from the pulpit to find a grown young man standing in her church, accusing her of being his birth mother. In fact, he's the son of Ellen's troubled husband, Tom. Ellen goes home to West Virginia to heal from Tom's betrayal and learn the truth about the mystery woman Tom refuses to identify. What she, her mother, and her emotionally scarred TV-star sister, Laura, discover about themselves and their family past changes all their lives forever. Alicia Rasley is a multi-published author and also a well-known writing instructor. Views: 11
