Hard-hitting Stories from the Creator of Monster Hunter International. The second volume of short stories from nationally best-selling author Larry Correia.
More stories from the creator of Monster Hunter International, The Grimnoir Chronicles, and the Saga of the Forgotten Warrior. The second volume collecting all of best-selling author Larry Correia's short stories, novelettes, and novellas. Correia's novels are known for their hard-hitting, no-holds-barred action sequences, in-depth worldbuilding, and vivid characterization. Now, Correia turns to the short form to deliver short stories that take no prisoner.
About Larry Correia and the Monster Hunter International series:
“[E]verything I like in fantasy: intense action scenes, evil in horrifying array, good struggling against the darkness, and most of all people—gorgeously flawed human beings faced with horrible moral choices that force them to question and change and grow.”—Jim Butcher on Son of the Black Sword
“[A] no-holds-barred all-out page turner that is part science fiction, part horror, and an absolute blast to read.”— Bookreporter.com
“If you love monsters and action, you’ll love this book. If you love guns, you’ll love this book. If you love fantasy, and especially horror fantasy, you’ll love this book.”— Knotclan.com
“A gun person who likes science fiction—or, heck, anyone who likes science fiction—will enjoy [these books] . . . The plotting is excellent, and Correia makes you care about the characters . . . I read both books without putting them down except for work . . . so whaddaya waitin’ for? Go and buy some . . . for yourself and for stocking stuffers.”—Massad Ayoob
“This lighthearted, testosterone-soaked sequel to 2009's Monster Hunter International will delight fans of action horror with elaborate weaponry, hand-to-hand combat, disgusting monsters, and an endless stream of blood and body parts.”— Publishers Weekly on Monster Hunter Vendetta ** Views: 43
Commencement meets The Graduate in this sparkling novel about a secret affair, the summer it all unravels, and the reunion a decade later that will be one woman's happy ending or her biggest mistake.Becc was the good girl. A dedicated student. Aspiring reporter. Always where she was supposed to be. Until a secret affair with the charming Cal one summer in college cost her everything she held dear: her journalism dreams; her relationship with her best friend, Eric; and her carefully imagined future.Now, Becc's past is back front and center as she travels up the scenic California coast to a wedding—with a man she hasn't seen in a decade. As each mile flies by, Becc can't help but feel the thrilling push and pull of memories, from infinite nights at beach bonfires and lavish boat parties to secret movie sessions. But the man beside her is not so eager to re-create history. And as the events of that... Views: 43
A Stolen Moment... To Reunite Them!Since her mischief-making childhood with Robbie Danby, Rowenna has curbed her impetuous nature and become a lady. When she meets Robbie again in York, he's close to claiming his knighthood. Their newly awakened affection inspires in Rowenna a new–decidedly adult -- impulsiveness! Yet Robbie's heart appears to belong to another–unless a midsummer kiss could change everything…? Views: 43
If Love Was Poison, He'd Drink It Anyway.Shunned by society her entire life, Joanna Bagley has been living as a nomad amongst the Travellers of Britain. When her daughter gets seriously ill, she has no other choice but to ask for help from the man that has been haunting her past for years...Christopher Albertson, now Duke of Gresham, has always been duty-bound, until the death of his domineering father. Knowing no other love than the fair Traveller he fell for many years ago, his life changes unexpectedly when he takes her child under his protection.But when he gets poisoned, all clues lead to Joanna. With suspicious filters found in her possession, she is thrown in prison, awaiting her horrid fate...Until her daughter discovers a secret entrance to the Gresham manor that may be the only lead to her mother's salvation…but who will believe a little Traveller girl? Views: 43
The Wilderness Is a Great Place to Hide Jacqueline Rivers manages a Pony Express station in 1860 Utah territory after her father's death. There are daily stresses placed on her in this unconventional role—and now a government official is asking her to sniff out counterfeiters. When Elijah Johnson passes through on the stage while on an exhausting quest to find his boss's heir, he doesn't want to leave the beguiling station manager. In fact, he may never leave when caught in the crossfire of the territory's criminal activities. Jackie can't decide if Elijah is friend or foe. Can she remain strong when secrets of the past and present are finally unearthed? Join the adventure as the Daughters of the Mayflower series continues with The Express Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse. More in the Daughters of the Mayflower series:The Mayflower Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse – set 1620 Atlantic Ocean (February 2018) Views: 43
Li Jei has no Dantian.No Dantian, no cultivation path.No cultivation path, no power.No power, no life.In a world where cultivators rule and non-cultivators suffer, Jei lives with his handicapped sister. Earning a pittance each day for the next day's meal.But he doesn't know what secrets his little sister holds for the cultivators.Can Li Jei survive in the power-hungry world without an aptitude for cultivation? Views: 43
Sergi
Bratva Book #11
Sergi
I was taking power of the Bratva when I met her. I…Sergi Constantine became leader of one of the most powerful organizations in the world.
My son was almost grown and I wanted something for myself.
I found that something with her for at least a little while, then one day—she was gone.
I never knew why but I couldn’t forget her all this time.
Then I found her again, and she blew my world apart.
Anita
I was young and in Russia for a job when I met him. He was older and wiser and if anyone knew—I was with him— I could lose everything I held dear.
But that didn’t stop me from seeing him, that summer he stole my heart.
When I left him…I took a piece of him with me. I could never tell him about our son.
Then I saw him again, and the fear in my heart was very real, but so was the love I still had for the Bravta leader known as Sergi Constantine.
This man oozed power and danger and I’m caught right in the middle.
The truth will come out now, so let the chips fall where they may, I could still lose everything, but Sergi might be there to catch me when I fall. Views: 43