The young Captain Jack buys some emeralds that open a doorway to another universe where he encounters a Gargantuan!The young Captain Jack finally finds a job for his space freighter but as he delivers the cargo he is approached by an old man who sells him some emeralds. These emeralds open a porthole to Nimbus where he is captured by a giant called Gargantuan! Views: 720
“Being a werewolf is harder than it looks. Everyone thinks it’s just morph at the full moon, kill, morph back. That’s not true. It’s a lot harder than that. Especially if you are seventeen years old.”“Being a werewolf is harder than it looks. Everyone thinks it’s just morph at the full moon, kill, morph back. That’s not true. It’s a lot harder than that. Especially if you are seventeen years old.”Willow has the worst luck. First she has to deal with her narcissistic foster mother, Bella; then of course there’s her horrid little sister Ivy; not to mention the pack of werewolves that belong to Bella. Now, they have to move and start a new school - again.Just when Willow thinks things can’t get any worse, Blake shows up from a council she never knew existed to name her leader of a pack she never knew existed. How was she supposed to teach a bunch of teenagers how to be wolves when she herself hated everything about her life? Views: 719
When Sherlock Holmes retired to the Sussex Downs, his long-time (and long-suffering) housekeeper, Mrs Hudson, went along to run his life. But when the house is invaded, shortly after his meeting with Miss Mary Russell, Mr Holmes refuses to turn his mind to the problem, leaving Mrs Hudson herself to solve the case.
Note: Mrs Hudson's Case is now also included in King's 2016 short story collection, Mary Russell's War: And Other Stories of Suspense. Views: 719
Eight years ago Cotton Malone was an agent for the Justice Department, handling the toughest and most sensitive international investigations. But sometimes things became intensely personal. In his latest eBook original short story, New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry lays out just such a tale—one with shocking historical implications.
Cotton Malone never cared for the shady dealings of his brother-in-law, Scott Brown. But when Scott dies while scuba diving, Cotton’s wife and her grieving sister demand more than just a secondhand police report. So Malone heads to Haiti. There, beneath crystal clear waters, he learns that Scott found the sunken wreckage of the Santa Maria, the fabled flagship of Christopher Columbus, and he paid for the discovery with his life. Setting out to piece together what happened, Malone quickly realizes that he’s not the only man there with questions. An Israeli intelligence agent is in top secret pursuit of what Scott died trying to protect. And a sinister Austrian with a hidden agenda has no qualms about killing for the mysterious prize. On the hunt for something that has been lost for 500 years, Malone is suddenly enmeshed in a deadly cat and mouse game being played across the north shore of Haiti and beneath the Caribbean Sea—and he’ll have to fight just to get out of there alive.
Features an exciting preview of Steve Berry’s much-anticipated new thriller, *The Columbus Affair* Views: 719
Samantha is going to sing at The Max and everyone'll be there to support her-she thinks. When boyfriend Damian Montorro doesn't show, all things come crashing down for Sammie. Will Damian come through like a knight in shining armor and help her get through this, or will she have to face this on her own? Find out in this aspiring singer's story.“Now introducing, Samantha Burns for the opening act!” the announcer said to the crowd. The crowd cheered. Of course, it was only a courtesy cheer. I wasn't the one they came to hear. I was preparing the crowd for the pros. Sammie doesn't usually get stage fright. She's used to the thrill and excitement of performing. But when her boyfriend Damian Montorro doesn't show, she's got another thing coming. Sammie put all her faith in him being there, and she questions herself whether that's the right thing to do. But more importantly, will she be able to get past her troubles with Damian or will she wimp out? Views: 719
by Neal Shusterman, Michelle Knowlden How did Lev Calder move from an unwillingly escaped Tithe to a clapper? In this new ebook original short story, author Neal Shusterman opens a window on Lev's adventures between the time he left CyFi and when he showed up at the Graveyard. Lev's experiences on a Hi-Rez, an extraordinarily wealthy Native American Reservation introduce him to a teen with remarkable musical talent. . . and whose gifts are destined to end up in the hands of another. And it is this teen's heart-breaking story that inspired Lev to choose the clapper's path. Pulling elements from Neal Shusterman's critically acclaimed Unwind and giving hints about what is to come in the long-awaited sequel, UnWholly, this short story is a must for fans of the series. Views: 718
Fiordaliza Charles, author of My Poetic Heart and Poetic Embrace is now back with her third book of poetry, she loves to share a bit more of herself in each book that she writes and this book is yet her best to come, this book will kiss away your pains.Behind the stars we are familiar with, deep in the boundaryless space, there is the world that we can't understand. He, a human soul carries the endless destiny on his back, reborn in this strange world. The strange world, the strange magic, the strange elves, the strange illusion beasts, the strange aliens. And... the blood and fire killings and wars, and the familiar... Views: 718
Abigail Harrington is a young, lonely millionare who loves deeply. Step into her world and lose yourself in a life of money, mansions and lavish parties... but even all the luxuries in the world cannot save her from heartbreak, and soon she, along with you, will learn that love is nothing but a torment of the mind...Reno Floyd, zombie P.I., once a victim of Johnny Cash's insatiable need to shoot people just to watch them die, is on the case of a missing Blob. What happened to the Blob? Did he die. Was he killed? Murder? Suicide? Evaporation?! Views: 717
Melanie Landon and her half-sister share a unique bond. For her entire life, Melanie has hidden the fact that Ann is a shape-shifter. The never-ending deception is a heavy weight to bear, but Melanie is determined to keep Ann’s secret and protect her from a world that simply wouldn’t understand.
For months, Melanie hasn’t seen or heard from Ann, in either of her forms. When a man shows up saying he’s there about her sister, Melanie fears the worst. But Brody Westerbrook doesn’t have information about Ann—he’s in search of it.
A freelance writer, Brody intends to include Ann in a book he’s writing about the existence of shape-shifters. While Melanie is immediately drawn to the stranger on her doorstep, she denies his claims, knowing that trusting him isn’t an option.
But when Ann finally appears looking thin and sick, Melanie realizes exposure is the least of their worries. Protecting her sister has always been such an enormous part of Melanie’s life, but as Ann’s health rapidly deteriorates, Melanie must come to grips with the fact that saving her may mean letting go… Views: 717
Megan Kimble has finally freed herself from years of abuse at the hands of her ex. Now she can finally start a new life and figure out just who she really is. When her brother Matt dies suddenly, she takes a big risk and moves cross country to live in his house and take over his new business. This could be the chance she’s needed.Megan Kimble has finally freed herself from years of abuse at the hands of her ex. Now she can finally start a new life and figure out just who she really is. When her brother Matt dies suddenly, she takes a big risk and moves cross country to live in his house and take over his new business. This could be the chance she’s needed. There’s only one problem now. She can’t seem to escape the irresistible charm of her departed brother’s best friend.Todd Jordan just lost his best friend and business partner. Watching Matt’s sister move into town, his attraction to her is instant. Can he prove to her that all men are not the same, and resist his own desires as she learns to trust again? Overcoming the odds is just part of their journey. The two must first survive a fateful visit from Megan’s ex to have any chance at happiness.Finding Pride is book one of the Pride Series Romance Novels, a sexy contemporary romance series by Jill Sanders. Views: 717
Who first made you dream? Who made you want something more than you've ever wanted anything before? Who is your hero?Starla Jones has been working tirelessly to be as good as her hero Zip Derenger, but never can seem to get past 43rd place in her nuclear glider races. Now something big is about to change in her life.What do you have when heroes are gone? Dedication.May 5th 2190, a New America celebrates its first centennial. Marking the time when a wandering rogue turned into a Prophet Warrior aligned himself with a despot general to rebuild the war-ravaged country on Five Key Principles for Survival he found hidden away in the pages of The Book of Tomorrows—one of the last books published before the fall of the civilized world. Anonymously written by someone known only as The Author, the onetime highly controversial 21st century novel is not only the root source supporting the strong foundation for rebuilding a better world, but may also be the inadvertent catalyst that led to the destruction of the old one. However, life isn’t as perfect as it appears in the so-called utopian paradise of New America. Michael Angel is meeting Eve Adams for the first time through a government mandated Selected Breeding Program. They genuinely fall in love at a museum while tagging along with a group of schoolchildren taking a computer-guided tour of history, staged with a spectacular showmanship by a computer-animated old man, who looks like a cross between Albert Einstein and The Monopoly Man. The animated man describes everything from the creation of universe, to the formation of the earth, right on up to the evolution of life on the planet with his words vividly replicated in 3-D images. Speaking with a-bravado-of-pride for all the great things we’ve accomplished, his critical rendering of the past turns into a diatribe when recounting the savage nature of man. CHAD blames the human race for practically destroying the planet in our lustful pursuit of wealth and power, along with our species propensity for putting faith in spiritual beliefs and mythical legends, instead of scientific knowledge and logical thought. He explains how it really doesn’t matter if the lessons we learn from history are factual accounts or fabled myths. Then he clearly illustrates a direct lineage to Western Civilization through the legendary tales found in Greek, Roman, English, and eventually American literary sagas. On their way out of the museum, Michael and Eve come across a graffiti-strewn painting with the letters FWF sprayed across it. The familiar tag of the Free Will Forever rebellion has been growing in strength with the recently discovered identity of the Prophet Warrior’s heir giving the rebel group a renewed hope. But then, a revealed hereditary link to the young couple forces them to set out on a fateful journey to save their future tomorrow. The World According to CHAD is a powerful prelude to Forever Tomorrow, Book One of The Book of Tomorrows trilogy. It’s also a hard, uncompromising look at how we tend to view history through rose-colored glasses and with selective memories. Someone once said all history is a lie agreed upon, especially when adding in the human factor. But no matter how twisted the pretzel logic one employs to get the answer they want, the truth will still always be true and out there for anyone to find. The history lesson contained in The World According to CHAD, along with the New Constitution for a New America, are profoundly important written words that may very well anger some people still caught in their Matrix world of self-delusion, but for those open minded individuals who aren’t ashamed of what they don’t know, and only what they refuse to learn, will feel these words should stand the test of time alongside other substantially renowned literary works Views: 717
*Librarian's Note: this is an alternate cover edition - ISBN13 9781301954193 *
Drew and Jenny have spent years being the envy of their friends with their out of control sex lives - well, not really. Mostly it makes their friends want to throw up in their mouths a little.
With two little kids and two busy lives, for the first time, Drew and Jenny aren't on the same page in the bedroom. Drew will stop at nothing to get his previously amorous wife back in the sack, and Jenny will do anything for a full night of sleep.
Carter and Claire, and Jim and Liz are their usual (un)helpful selves and are full of advice for the discontented duo, wanting nothing more than to help restore order to the usually happy couple's lives.
In the third and final installment of the Chocolate Lovers Series, will Drew and Jenny find the spark that's been missing in their marriage, or will the trouble they're having cause a stickier situation than the time Jenny poured honey all over Drew and he fused himself to a tree? Views: 717
One man infiltrates the dark web to stop a sadistic game: *A Booklist 101 Best Crime Novels of the Past Decade, from the New York Times*–bestselling author.
Adrian Thomas is a psychology professor whose career was spent delving into damaged minds. Diagnosed with a fatal degenerative disease that is causing hallucinations and stripping him of his memories, Adrian wants to end his life—until he sees a girl snatched off the street and dragged screaming into the back of a van. Dismissed as an unreliable witness, Adrian must act alone. He knows what he saw, but he has no idea how dark it’s going to get.
Out of the basement of their Massachusetts farmhouse, a sadistic husband and wife run a website called What Comes Next. A global audience of subscribers is tuning in to watch an ongoing nightmare inflicted in real time—and to cast their votes on the fate of the kidnappers’ latest catch. For Victim Number Four, time is running out.
“An experience akin to riding the scariest roller coaster,” What Comes Next is a bold and timely thriller about what lurks within the depths of society’s most depraved minds (New York Journal of Books).
“Powerful . . . fiendish . . . This is an exceptional novel—and a most troubling one.” —The Washington Post
“Draw[s] you deeper and deeper into a chilling atmosphere of evil, darkness, and shadows.” —The Miami Herald
“[A] re-imagining of The Pit and the Pendulum for the digital age.” —Kirkus Reviews
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Enter Manhattan, and follow the lives—some more glamorous than others—of ten fast friends, each with their own story. Watch each of them grow and change, and yet still hold on to each other as they navigate through life's treacherous waters. “All of Us” will take you through the lives of these ten people who are so different, but connected in one fundamental way—they’re friends for a lifetime.Brooklyn Ryder is an auburn haired beauty whose life is anything but beautiful. Seth Draycott is New York royalty, but his life isn’t any better. Averil Scott seems like your typical golden girl, but she too has a life on the tough road. As for Simon Mayliss, writing can take him to a whole different world, but what happens when he has to deal with reality again? Ty Brenson has never been to New York, but now that he’s here, his life has been flipped upside down—multiple times. Emma Blake has always known how her life was going to turn out—until everything changed, and she barely knew herself, let alone her future. Valerie had her life all planned out too, until she realized it wasn’t the life she wanted. Ever year, all of them and their friends meet in cosmopolitan Manhattan, their home, at Brooklyn’s family’s Christmas gala, no matter where they’ve been or who they’ve met, no matter what. Filled with friendship, romance, happiness, and sadness, All of Us is a coming-of-age story which will let you into the lives of several young New Yorkers, for ten years in their life, over three Christmases, and pull you into their world completely. Views: 717
Javan, a decorated general and military instructor, once swore an oath to his friend, King Orvan, that should he ever be needed he would answer the call. Now, Orvan is insane, taking advice only from his dog, and he has called Javan and his three best warriors to go on a suicidal mission to retrieve a magic orange petal from the Giant Kingdom, with only a chimpanzee named Mr. Prickles to aid them.King Orvan of Dargod has been cursed with insanity, passing all sorts of crazy laws and taking advice only from his dog. But when he calls for his oldest friend, a former general and military instructor, and his three best warriors to go on a mission to find a magic orange rose petal, they soon find out that this mission is not only legit, but is vital to the survival of their kingdom. On their way they encounter obstacles such as an insane wizard, drunken oafs and their hideous mother, zombies, enemy soldiers, and a giant princess who makes them into her living dolls, and their only hope seems to Mr. Prickles, the chimpanzee that King Orvan insisted that they take along. Views: 717
