The epic conclusion to the exciting Jaguar Stones series and a rip-roaring adventure into the heart of America!With his parents in jail and the Maya Death Lords in possession of all five Jaguar Stones, fourteen-year-old Max Murphy is pretty sure that he'll never get to leave the rainforest. But the Lords of Death have a problem--a new king calling himself Great Sun claims to have the Jaguar Stones, too. And they want Max to prove the guy's a fraud. Or else.Now, Max, and Lola, the mysterious girl who befriends him, are off on another wild adventure that will take them from Central America to New Orleans and up the Mississippi to the lost city at the heart of America's past.But one thing Max should have learned after all of this dealings with the Death Lords -- they never keep their promises. Views: 25
For six close friends, a weekend away turns deadly when their vehicle skids off the road and crashes in a remote part of the Adirondack Mountains.
In the direct path of a blizzard, they are hurt, cold and scared, wondering if they’ll make it through the night. But the group’s luck seemingly changes when they take refuge in a small cabin.
Their plan is simple: wait for the storm to pass. But there is something else out there that has its own plans for them.
Invade. Reveal secrets. Invoke madness. Make enemies out of friends. Create chaos. And shed blood.
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"The perfect horror novel." ----Cat After Dark Reviews
"David Bernstein is a rarity among up-and-coming writers today, as one glimpse of his work reveals a serious dedication to, and respect for, his craft. The result is a developing body of fiction that continues to grow as accomplished as it is visceral and disturbing. For me, Bernstein is without question among the more promising talents in the genre, and by all indications, he's only just begun. Good news for everyone who loves well written, entertaining, no-apologies dark fiction. If you're not reading David Bernstein, you should be." --Greg F. Gifune, author of THE BLEEDING SEASON
"Fast-paced,cinematic, and excellent. Horror fans gather around, it's time for another chillingtale from David Bernstein."
--Keith Deininger, author of Withinand Ghosts of Eden
"A harrowing, brutal thriller, SKINNER is Bernstein at his best!" -Peter Giglio, author of
SHADOWSHIFT
"A brutal horror story that will keep surprising you over and over" -- Horror Underground
About the Author
David Bernstein is originally from a small town in Upstate New Yorkcalled Salisbury Mills. He now resides in NYC and misses beingsurrounded by chainsaw-wielding maniacs and wild backwoods people thatlike to eat raw human flesh. He's grown used to the city, though hidingbodies is much harder there. He is the author of Amongst the Dead,Damaged Souls, The Tree Man, Witch Island, Relic of Death, Apartment 7Cand the forthcoming Episodes of Violence. David writes all kinds ofhorror, from hair-raising ghost stories to gore-filled slashers andapocalyptic tales of terror. He loves hearing from his readers. You canreach him on Facebook, at facebook.com/david.bernstein.3. Visit himat his website: davidbernsteinauthor.blogspot.com [email protected], or on Twitter at @Bernsteinauthor. Views: 24
Mystery lovers have descended on Pine Hills for this year's book club competition, to be held at Krissy Hancock's bookstore café. But the killer in their midst seems determined to outwit all the armchair sleuths--and send Krissy to the remainder bin forever. Just before two dueling book clubs are set to square off at Death by Coffee, one of the competitors turns up dead--bludgeoned with the silver teapot that was to serve as the prize. Suspicion immediately falls on Krissy, who was seen skulking around town in dark clothes on the night of the murder. To clear her name and find the real killer, Krissy turns to an old flame, Officer Paul Dalton. But even Paul can't ignore the trail of evidence that seems to point in her direction. And with Krissy's personal nemesis, Officer John Buchannan, working overtime to pin the murder on her, it will take an amazing feat of detective work to close the book for good on an elusive killer. . . Views: 24
Twenty years ago, all the evil villains were banished from the kingdom of Auradon and made to live in virtual imprisonment on the Isle of the Lost. The island is surrounded by a magical force field that keeps the villains and their descendants safely locked up and away from the mainland. Life on the island is dark and dreary. It is a dirty, decrepit place that's been left to rot and forgotten by the world. But hidden in the mysterious Forbidden Fortress is a dragon's eye: the key to true darkness and the villains' only hope of escape. Only the cleverest, evilest, nastiest little villain can find it...who will it be? Maleficent, Mistress of the Dark: As the self-proclaimed ruler of the isle, Maleficent has no tolerance for anything less than pure evil. She has little time for her subjects, who have still not mastered life without magic. Her only concern is getting off the Isle of the Lost. Mal: At sixteen, Maleficent's daughter is the most talented student at Dragon Hall, best known for her evil schemes. And when she hears about the dragon's eye, Mal thinks this could be her chance to prove herself as the cruelest of them all. Evie: Having been castle-schooled for years, Evil Queen's daughter, Evie, doesn't know the ins and outs of Dragon Hall. But she's a quick study, especially after she falls for one too many of Mal's little tricks. Jay: As the son of Jafar, Jay is a boy of many talents: stealing and lying to name a few. Jay and Mal have been frenemies forever and he's not about to miss out on the hunt for the dragon's eye. Carlos: Cruella de Vil's son may not be bravest, but he's certainly clever. Carlos's inventions may be the missing piece in locating the dragon's eye and ending the banishment for good. Mal soon learns from her mother that the dragon's eye is cursed and whoever retrieves it will be knocked into a deep sleep for a thousand years. But Mal has a plan to capture it. She'll just need a little help from her "friends." In their quest for the dragon's eye, these kids begin to realize that just because you come from an evil family tree, being good ain't so bad. Views: 24
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow… A few weeks before Christmas and a sudden blanketing of snow has closed the roads and brought public transport grinding to a halt, stranding Izzy miles from home and in desperate need of rescuing. That doesn’t mean she’s looking to bump into Rob and spend a cosy weekend holed up in his swanky flat watching London become a winter wonderland! Because Izzy and Rob have history… Six months ago, they were standing in the vestry of a beautiful country church, while best man Rob delivered the news that every bride dreads on their big day. But at the time of year when anything is possible, can Rob and Izzy let go of the past and let Christmas work its magic? Or will this be one holiday wish that Izzy lets walk right out of her life… Views: 24
Eoin Madden's having a busy term with friend issues, schoolwork and new rugby challenges; he's been moved up to train with the Junior Cup team, which is hard work, plus there's trouble in his dormitory as mobile phones start going missing!But as usual there are ghostly goings-on in Castlerock school – what's the link between Eoin's history lessons and the new spirit he's spotted wearing a Belvedere rugby jersey? ... Historical and modern mysteries combine in this intriguing tale of rugby, rebellion and ghosts.'beautifully crafted by Siggins, this is a book that will thrill any rugby-mad youngster while delighting sports fans (of any age) with an interest in entertaining storytelling.' Irish Daily Mail on Rugby Warrior Views: 24
Courtney and Eddie, high school sweethearts, married young. Eddie had dreams of becoming a musician and spurned Courtney's attempts to start a family. So without bothering to get a divorce, she took off for California, where a new thing in the 1990s called "music video" gave her a career as a set stylist. Now their high school reunion weekend is upon them, and despite time passed, they find themselves as wildly attracted to each other as ever. But Eddie's an embittered failure as a musician and Courtney is conflicted in love as she has finally decided to officially divorce Eddie and start a new family in California with a man willing to have the child Eddie refused to consider. Will Courtney shape a new life or will she and Eddie finally make sweet music together? Views: 24
“Trapped... Trapped and helpless... Hopeless...” Three years ago, Elise was a normal girl-- popular, athletic, and excited for her freshman year of high school. One day, one hour, changed all of that-- and Elise has never been the same. Now, hiding the secret that's scarred her so deeply, the secret that she and her parents moved hundreds of miles to escape, Elise has sworn off human contact. But her self-imposed isolation is threatened by the appearance of an unpredictable new classmate named Alex, whose flashes of darkness beneath the facade of a blameless teenager echo her own masked conflict. Drawn together by mutual attraction, they nevertheless struggle to learn how to trust one another, until Alex reveals to Elise that the biggest secret of all is the strange power hidden in her own blood. But just as Elise embarks on her journey of self-discovery, a terrifying and tantalizing figure from the depths of Alex's past isolates her once more with an offer she's not sure she's allowed to refuse.** Views: 24
