Be afraid, be very afraid of Terrifying Tales, the sixth volume in the Guys Read Library of Great Reading.
Eleven masters of suspense—Kelly Barnhill, Michael Buckley, Adam Gidwitz, Adele Griffin and Lisa Brown, Claire Legrand, Nikki Loftin, Daniel José Older, Dav Pilkey, R.L. Stine, and Rita Williams-Garcia—have come together to bring you a bone-chilling collection of original ghost stories with illustrations by Gris Grimly, perfect for sharing around the campfire, reading under the covers with a flashlight, and scaring your friends’ pants off.
Compiled and edited by kid-lit madman Jon Scieszka, Guys Read: Terrifying Tales is a creepy-fun read (if you’re brave enough, that is). Views: 598
Elliot and Daiko prepare to go and ruffle some corporate feathers on Jaret's behalf. His secret weapon? A Classic car with a soul... Storm clouds gather as we enter the Deck's second hand. For fans of character driven urban fantasy.Elliot and Daiko prepare to go and ruffle some corporate feathers on Jaret's behalf. His secret weapon? A Classic car with a soul... Storm clouds gather as we enter the Deck's second hand. For fans of character driven urban fantasy.(...Back cover write up...)The city of Neppon drifts through the shallows, where the walls circling the mortal realm are thin. Here the daemons gather out of the surrounding night, drawn by its promise of candle flame warmth.As the election for the city's mayoral office approaches, one man stands head and shoulders above the other candidates. His reputation? A bastion for everything that is good and honest, in a world beset from all sides by horrors. But Jaret Roscan carries a secret. A secret that could bring ruin to his political career, and chaos to his beloved city.One person carries the key to his salvation. The question is, will they come forward in his hour of need?Harlem's Deck; a story in instalments. Keep your hand close to your chest... Views: 597
This Omnibus comprises the title The Death of Antagonis by David Annadale and Death of Integrity by Guy Haley.THE STORYThe Space Marines are humanity's defenders. Warriors without peer, forged by arcane science, they are the ultimate expression of the Emperor's will and shine like a beacon of hope to all mankind. This omnibus edition contains two novels about these superhuman warriors.The Death of Antagonis by David AnnandaleThe Black Dragons fall upon the world of Antagonis, summoned to combat the plague of undeath that has engulfed the planet. Allying themselves with Inquisitor Werner Lettinger and a force of Sisters of Battle, the Black Dragons endeavour to save the souls of the Imperial citizens who have succumbed to the contagion. But there is more than a mere infection at play - the dread forces of Chaos lie behind the outbreak, and the Black Dragons stand in the way of the Dark Gods' victory.Death of Integrity by Guy HaleyHaving tracked a genestealer brood across the sector, Chapter Master Caedis of the Blood Drinkers calls upon his old allies in the Novamarines to assist in the destruction of the space hulk designated Death of Integrity. But before they can unleash their plasma torpedoes, the Adeptus Mechanicus intervene and task both Chapters with a secretive mission into the heart of the hulk. With deadly xenos creatures seemingly lurking around every corner, Caedis treads a fine line between glorious victory and the damnation of eternal bloodlust carried by all sons of Sanguinius.Read it becauseThe Space Marines are humanity's defenders. Warriors without peer, forged by arcane science, they are the ultimate expression of the Emperor's will and shine like a beacon of hope to all mankind. Views: 597
Neruda's epic hymn against fascism, Spain in Our Hearts, now available in this pocket Bibelot edition.In 1936, Pablo Neruda was Chile's consul in Madrid, and so horrified by the civil war and the murder of his friend, Federico Garcia Lorca, that he started writing what became his most politically passionate series of poems, Spain in Our Hearts. The collection was printed by soldiers on the front lines of the war, and later incorporated into the third volume of Neruda's revolutionary collection, Residence on Earth. This bilingual New Directions Bibelot edition presents Spain in Our Hearts as a single book as it was first published, a tribute to Neruda's everlasting spirit. Views: 597
Wife of a presidential candidate, Grace Alexander knows the sacrifices required in a race for the office. In a future where candidates face deadly attacks, she reluctantly embraces a new technology that allows her to remotely interact with her family. But when she finds that her husband is bent on wiping out a third of the population, she must choose between her family, and the entire country.Grace Alexander supports her husband in his bid for President of the Peoples Republic of America, with high hopes that his win will return religious freedom to the nation, and once and for all, stop the tragic terrorist attacks that have claimed so many Christian lives.After a bomb explodes at the convention, and her family narrowly escapes assassination, she sends them away to safety, and reluctantly embraces a new virtual reality technology to stay in touch with Bradlie, her beloved granddaughter.But when she discovers that her husband has masterminded a conspiracy that will wipe out the country's Muslim population, she must choose between the man she once loved, the lives of her family, and doing whatever it takes to stop the coming Holocaust. Views: 597
She’s handed in her resignation—but this wealthy rancher is ready to offer her another position…Benedict Merrill is handsome, wealthy, and the perfect cowboy. Unfortunately for Pilar Lopez, he’s also her boss, which means he’s completely off limits. She has no plans to seduce him, at least not outside of her wildest fantasies.But when she hands in her resignation, Benedict reveals plans of his own—ones that involve Pilar in his bed. She can handle a short-term affair no sweat. But when she starts to fall for Benedict, will she be able to handle loving him for always? Views: 597
NAERO FORESEES A DARK FUTURE
The future of the Cosmic Prophecies keeps coming, whether Naero likes it or not. A future that spells Death for her and all that she loves–her beloved, her children, her fierce Clans, and all of humanity. As things stand, her enemies still remain too great, too numerous, and far too powerful. She has foreseen it all, first hand.
Naero’s only hope to avert this doom begins with her completing her Mystic training. But that is only the beginning. She and her allies must struggle to meet their challenges, and prepare for the ferocious battles yet to come. The defenders stand before the might of foes and threats so great, that these powers nearly wiped out the entire universe, millions of years ago.
The greatest threats in the universe will soon be pitted against:
NAERO’S MASTERY
**About the Author
Mason Elliott grew up loving Science Fiction and Fantasy in all of their myriad forms. That love has transferred into his dedicated writing. Like most writers, he lives a Spartan lifestyle and yearns to devote his life even more to his writing, and someday retire on the Pacific Coast. So be a fan, buy his stuff, and enjoy! Views: 597
`Single Moms' is the sequel to `Warrior Girls'. The latter novel introduced readers to a company of warrior women - Seraphinaria, Mirabrasantes et. al. Their names are inspired by Boudicaa, Queen of the Iceni, in Dark Age England. In 'Single Moms' Al Mancini, a man from our universe, makes another appearance in the parallel universe inhabited by the single moms / warrior women and their kids.We follow the single moms and their kids during their adventures on their mission to free some P.O.W.s held in enemy territory. We also follow along as flirtation between some of their kids lead to bliss and heartache, as their plans to free the P.O.W.s unfold, as they settle into life, as enemy agents, in a foreign country. Views: 597
Fritz Reuter Leiber, Jr. (1910-1992) was an American writer of fantasy, horror, and science fiction. He was also a poet, actor in theater and films, playwright and chess expert. With writers such as Robert E. Howard and Michael Moorcock, Leiber can be regarded as one of the fathers of "sword and sorcery" fantasy (in fact, he coined the term). Moreover, he excelled in all fields of speculative fiction, writing award-winning work in fantasy, horror, and science fiction.This volume assembles 10 classics, including the novel THE BIG TIME. Here are:Later Than You ThinkThe Wolf PackThe Moon Is GreenThe Big TimeBread OverheadThe Night of the Long KnivesThe Creature from Cleveland DepthsThe Snowbank OrbitNo Great MagicSpider MansionIf you enjoy this volume of classic stories, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see the 270+ other entries in this series, including science fiction, fantasy, mysteries... Views: 597
For centuries Rome has ruled the world, using its might and influence to cross borders, usurp thrones, and express its will. But across the waters, in a far away land filled with Mountains, rivers, oceans, and valleys, an ancient enemy begins to coalesce. It's soldiers hear a call, and begin to make the trek not knowing who is calling or why, but they move nonetheless, because Rome is falling! Views: 597
Eric and Ariel’s adventures continue and bring them closer to their daughter than ever before. But they can’t do it on their own flounder and Sebastian help a great deal and not forgetting Ariel’s loving father King Triton.Many years have passed since Ariel's family has been in danger but now an old enemy will be released. Marina Del Ray has been released from prison and is intent on seeking her revenge on the royal family. This new challenge will pull the already close family even closer. Melody has a lot of growing up to do before she can stand by her mother's side to defend her family. Views: 597
Wish Upon A Duke: A Dukes’ Club Novel Views: 597
Good Cop, Bad CopA prominent journalist has been found dead, a journalist investigating police corruption. I’m supposed to be working in my new P. I. firm, but the money’s not enough so I’m back consulting for the police as a telepath. Turns out this case is a doozy—the journalist was an addict, even worse than I was before I cleaned up my act. But he saved some kids from a sweatshop years ago, and then there’s this corruption thing he’s been looking into, which makes all the cops sweat.The police’s Powers That Be would really, really like for the journalist’s death be an accident—the physical evidence even points in that direction. In Mindspace, however, it’s clearly murder. With increasing pressure on myself and Detective Freeman to drop this case, I’ll have to fight my way through to find the killer. And worse? If it’s one of the cops who did the killing, I... Views: 597
