Three new stories for men, by three of the most ambitious and talented names in fictionA search for an eight-ball of cocaine, turns into a pistol-whipping and executions in Aaron Gwyn's stunning and disquieting "You and Me and the Devil Makes Three." Gwyn, who was born in Tulsa and raised on a cattle ranch, is the author of the novel The World Beneath and the story collection Dog on a Cross, about which the Boston Globe wrote, "In Gwyn's expert hands, nothing, including good or evil, is ever so simple . . . part Flannery O'Connor, part Shirley Jackson, and wholly original—so brilliantly compelling." This new story is no less shocking and revelatory.In "Young Man Blues," Luis Alberto Urrea introduces us to Joey, the son of a motorcycle gangster tasked with caring for his mother while his dad serves time in Pelican Bay. Packed with rottweilers and German Lugers, roaring car engines and doughnut girls, this story is as riveting and funny as it is affecting. Urrea, a... Views: 24
Book 2 of the Young Adult Vamporium series by the acclaimed author of the Pravus series. Ellindt's exile to Glencoe, a small highland town in Scotland, could be the worst punishment. But once she meets the alluring and capable Douglas MacLeod, Ellindt's life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. Ellie has managed to keep her vampyre identity a secret until she trusts a human, her first true love. Now nobody is safe, especially Douglas, the person Ellindt treasures most. Deeply romantic and extraordinarily suspenseful, Scarlet Vamporium captures the struggle between defying our elders and satisfying our instincts. This is a love story with death threats, secret lairs, and a couple who are desperate to stay together no matter how many try to pull them apart. Includes bonus material Views: 24
Nicola Barker, Man Booker Prize–shortlisted author of Darkmans and The Yips and winner of the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award and Hawthornden Prize, gathers her finest short fiction in this irresistible collectionAudacious, original, clever, poignant—these are just a few words that describe the writing of Nicola Barker, an award-winning author who has been compared to Martin Amis, Julian Barnes, and Margaret Atwood. Now nineteen of her finest short stories have been compiled into one startling, delightfully readable volume.It takes young Carrie twenty-one years and a chance meeting with an eighty-three-year-old widow to realize she fell victim to her husband's "three button trick." The main character in "Wesley" must work through his troubled childhood in a series of episodes involving masses of eels, an imaginary friend named Joy, and an unmentionable incident with an emu-owl. Whether describing erotic encounters behind clothing racks or a kleptomaniac with his... Views: 24
When Rosie decides to get her friends together for their very own version of Come Dine With Me she's bursting with excitement, even though her husband Stephen is less than keen. But Rosie is adamant. Four couples, each hosting a dinner party on a different night of the week, with a prize at the end for the best one. It'll be a good laugh, won't it? And a great way for everyone to get to know each other. What could possibly go wrong?What Rosie doesn't anticipate are the lengths her fellow hosts might be prepared to go to in order to claim the prize -- outlandish recipes, rare ingredients sourced from abroad, and a chocolate tart that looks just too good to be homemade… But perhaps she should be more worried about the mounting tension between the guests, as backbiting breaks out over the appetisers and a glass of wine too many leads to indiscreet flirtation. As the pressure in the kitchen rises, relationships begin to crack under strain, high-minded principles collide and the oven gloves come off… But that's all part of the fun. Isn't it? Views: 24
Wolves of Stone Ridge: Book Fifteen
Out of the cage: One can never be patient enough if it means earning the peace caused by true love
Raul Braga is finally ready to admit the reason he’s been so distracted of late is because of a man—but not just any man. Raul finds himself attracted to a wolf shifter named Sean Garcia who comes from a pack in Idaho. Even though his buddy has agreed to help him look into the shifter’s current whereabouts, Raul doesn’t have much faith that a member of the homophobic pack they’ve had problems with in the past would ever admit to being interested in him, too. Imagine Raul’s surprise when Sean shows up on his doorstep.
Sean claims that Raul is his mate, which explains the attraction. Still, Sean didn’t come alone. He has an infant girl with him. Sean is the legal guardian for his niece, Lily, who is his deceased sister’s cub. Now, Raul has to decide if he’s ready for not only a relationship with a male, but a male that comes with a ready-made family. Before he can start to figure things out though, Raul is sent away on an assignment. Although the kisses are mind-blowing, will they be enough to help him overcome his fear of settling down? Views: 24
A classic boy-and-dog tale in the tradition of Old YellerTyrone "Li'l T" Roberts meets Buddy when his family's car accidentally hits the stray dog on their way to church. Buddy turns out to be the dog Li'l T's always wished for—until Hurricane Katrina comes to New Orleans and he must leave Buddy behind. After the storm, Li'l T and his father return home to find a community struggling to rebuild their lives—and Buddy gone. But Li'l T refuses to give up his quest to find his best friend. From the author of the BBYA Top Ten selection The Great Wide Sea comes a powerful story of hope, courage, and knowing when to let go. Views: 24
In his #1 New York Times bestseller Crimes Against Liberty, David Limbaugh penned a damning indictment of President Barack Obama's misrule during his first two years in office. In Limbaugh's blockbuster new book, The Great Destroyer, he sets his sights on the remainder of Obama's presidency revealing President Obama's latest crimes against liberty. Exposing Obama's counterfeit image as a champion of bipartisan compromise, Limbaugh relates in shocking detail how the president resorts to class-warfare demagoguery to advance a stunningly ideological agenda. The Great Destroyer also reveals how Obama's left-wing policies have become increasingly destructive to the nation, putting America on a collision course with fiscal ruin and international powerlessness. We must drastically change course, Limbaugh argues, or else our country will fall into an abyss that could take generations from which to escape. Controversial, compelling, and original, The Great... Views: 24
Casper Candlewacks is the only boy with any sense in a village full of idiotsâ?¦ the fourth and final instalment in the hilarious Casper Candlewacks series. Praise for Casper Candlewacks in Death by Pigeon: â??a funny and engaging debutâ? JEREMY STRONG Most villages have an idiot but Casper's village is full of them. So being bright makes Casper something of an outsider. Luckily Casper has Lamp to him company â?? his less-than-bright best mate who is also a strangely ingenious inventor. Lampâ??s latest invention is a time-travelling toaster â?? or so he says. But can a toaster really transport them through space and time or will they both just end up as toast? The final tale in the hilarious Casper Candlewacks series. Youâ??d have to be an idiot to miss it! Views: 24
