This volume features 20 novels and short stories by the writing team of Emile Erckmann (1822-1899) and Alexandre Chatrian (1826-1890), two of the most popular French authors of their age. They were noted for their horror stories and historical novels. Included in this volume are: THE MYSTERIOUS SKETCHLEX TALIONISTHE MAN-WOLFMYRTLEUNCLE CHRISTIAN'S INHERITANCETHE BEAR-BAITINGTHE SCAPEGOATA NIGHT IN THE WOODSTHE QUEEN OF THE BEESA FOREST BETROTHALTHE DEAN'S WATCHTHE OWL'S EARTHE INVISIBLE EYETHE WATERS OF DEATHTHE THREE SOULSTHE CONSCRIPTWATERLOOTHE BLOCKADE OF PHALSBURGTHE INVASION OF FRANCE IN 1814THE PLEBISCITE And don't forget to search this ebook store for "Wildside Megapack" to see more entries in this series, covering classic authors and subjects like mysteries, science fiction, westerns, ghost stories -- and much, much more! Views: 25
Cat, Clive, Jasper, and the rest of the "Grim Hill" crew are back, and everyone is buzzing about Darkmont's student exchange to Sweden. Dare Cat dream of getting a break from her clingy kid sister, and from the constant worry of living near Grim Hill? By now, she knows to be careful what she wishes for. In this spellbound town, wishes have a tendency to turn against you. But Cat isn't wishing for anything in this town; she is wishing to get out of it - that has to be safe, right?
Praise for the "Grim Hill" Series:
"Solid tween appeal..." - The Globe and Mail
"An appealing mix of realism, whimsy, and legend." - Booklist
"A winning, fun and spooky series....that fantasy addicts will devour." Montreal Review of Books
“… an entertaining and worthwhile read.” – Kirkus Reviews Views: 25
Daven Carrickson is no longer the beggar, the shepherd boy, the failed wizard. Conquering kings and monsters has made him into something more: the Dragonprince. Now the Dragonprince’s Legacy continues as Daven battles A Darkness in the East.Shortly after the events described in The Dragonswarm, Daven must pursue a solo mission against an enemy more terrible than any he has faced before. But as powerful and as dangerous as the new adversary is to Daven’s fragile peace, it’s Daven’s heart that faces the greatest peril. Hints and rumors suggest this strange new threat is one of Daven’s closest allies, and the closer he comes, the more he fears that the monster torturing the people of the eastern plains is his own bonded dragon, Vechernyvetr.A Darkness in the East is the first of five novellas continuing the story of Daven Dragonprince and his elite cadre of dragonriders known as The Dragonprince’s Arrows. Approximately 85 pages... Views: 25
Laney Collins has been the wife to Michael for years and even when after his love turned into pure cruelty toward her weight gain she has remained his faithful loving wife. Her love for her daughter Callie and son Kaleb gives her faith that in the end it will all be worth it. After years of not working Laney gets hired on as the assistant for Dr. Chance Turner. The chemistry between them is electric but their marriages keep them apart until one painful evening Laney has had enough and all she can think of is Chance. A steamy affair hidden with lies and secrets turns into a love no longer forbidden. A love that loves her for everything she is and sees the beauty beyond the weight. A love that lasts forever.** Views: 25
He's back...and this time he's perfect! Nurse Beth Dawson has come to the small town of Hereford, New Zealand, for a bit of peace and quiet after a tumultuous time. The last person she expects to meet is Luke Savage—the high-flying, career-minded surgeon she was engaged to years ago. Luke was always determined to be a cardiac surgeon at the top institutions in Europe—so why is he serving this tiny seaside community in rural New Zealand? Eventually, Beth sees Luke has changed; he's mellowed and has realized what's important in life. But will he forgive her for leaving him? And will Beth give Luke the love and commitment he's never stopped wanting? Views: 25
Agatha Mistery is a fanciful and fabulous new mystery series about a headstrong girl detective who jets off on exotic and international adventures with the help of her hulking bodyguard and loyal cat named, aptly, Watson. The first mystery in this series sees young detective Agatha Mistery traveling to Egypt. Rumors of a mysterious tablet unearthed in the Valley of the Kings may be just the clue that Agatha needs to unlock the secret curse of an ancient Pharaoh. Views: 25
