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Darkness Rising 1: Chained is the first book in a ground-breaking new epic fantasy series. When tragedy awakens the sorcery within the serving girl, Emelia, she is propelled into an incredible journey in the company of two theives. But in the Dead City and ancient evil awakes, who will threaten the whole of Nurolia. And Emelia may hold the clue to his destruction... or his success.Wild magic comes at a cost... that of the mind.Emelia dreams of escape from her life of servitude. She dreams of magical powers; she dreams of dark things. When tragedy awakens the sorcery within her she embarks upon an epic journey in the company of two charming thieves.In the Dead City an ancient evil awakens. The Lord of the Ghasts covets a magical Prism, the clues to which lie with Emelia. And when he begins to share her dreams, surely it is only a matter of time until she succumbs to his power?Darkness Rising Book One - Chained is the first book in an exciting new epic fantasy series combining traditional heroic fantasy plotlines with modern dialogue and thrilling characters. Available for the first time free on Smashwords, readers have given excellent reviews:'Ross M. Kitson has built a complex and convincing world here. Frankly, I wouldn't recommend just picking up just the first book, or even the first two books. Get all three, because you'll be chain-reading them.' D Brzeski (British Fantasy Society)'A finely crafted and unique fantasy novel which had me hooked from the first page. Packed full of action, drama and humor this is a must for anyone who enjoys epic fantasy.' G.Turner 5 stars'this is an excellent start to the trilogy - richly imagined, well written and thoroughly absorbing. I loved all the main characters, with their quirks and complexities and quarrels and insecurities, and I loved this beautifully detailed world, which feels completely real. A very enjoyable read, and I look forward to the rest of the series.'Pauline Ross 4 stars Views: 510
From a new master of horror comes an apocalyptic showdown between the residents of a secluded, rural town and the deadly evil that confronts them wherever they turn . . . Evil Doesn't Die The cozy little town of Pine Deep buried the horrors of its past a long time ago. Thirty years have gone by since the darkness descended and the Black Harvest began, a time when a serial killer sheared a bloody swath through the quiet Pennsylvania village. The evil that once coursed through Pine Deep has been replaced by cheerful tourists getting ready to enjoy the country's largest Halloween celebration in what is now called "The Spookiest Town in America. " It Just Grows Stronger But then--a month before Halloween--it begins. Unspeakably desecrated bodies. Inexplicable insanity. And an ancient evil walking the streets, drawing in those who would fall to their own demons and seeking to shred the very soul of this rapidly fracturing community. Yes, the residents of Pine Deep have drawn together and faced a killer before. But this time, evil has many faces--and the lust and will to rule the earth. This struggle will be epic. Views: 509
Six months have passed since the terrifying battle with Charlie Pink-eye and the Motor City Hammer in the zombie-infested mountains of the Rot & Ruin. It’s also been six months since Benny Imura and Nix Riley saw something in the air that changed their lives. Now, after months of rigorous training with Benny’s zombie-hunter brother Tom, Benny and Nix are ready to leave their home forever and search for a better future. Lilah the Lost Girl and Benny’s best friend Lou Chong are going with them. But before they even leave there is a shocking zombie attack in town, and as soon as they step into the Rot & Ruin they are pursued by the living dead, wild animals, insane murderers, and the horrors of Gameland—where teenagers are forced to fight for their lives in the zombie pits. Worst of all…could the evil Charlie Pink-eye still be alive? In the great Rot & Ruin, everything wants to kill you. And not everyone in Benny’s small band of travelers will survive…. Views: 507
When a crocodile at the zoo snaps off one of Granny Pegg's legs she is not daunted. She simply gets a wooden one in "Granny Pegg's Great Chase."It proves invaluable in her pluckily offbeat capture of a thief...In "Granny Grinalot's Day in the Desert", a game granny - a keen keeper of pets, favours a camel and, while riding one at the zoo, has a disturbing dream about crossing the desert...When Granny Pegg loses a leg to a hungry crocodile at the zoo, she is undaunted and gets a wooden one,for which she finds many uses, from rolling pastry to beating time to the band in the park. But, in "Granny Pegg's Great Chase" the best use for it comes when she apprehends a thief in the corner shop and chases him through the market. And what better catapult than a wooden leg, knicker elastic and a potato?In "Granny Grinalot's Day in the Desert", a pet-loving granny grabs the chance to ride Snoots, a camel in the zoo. She takes with her Prattle, her pet parrot, and as she nods off, they are all soon plodding through the desert. But the day is hot, granny is thirsty and the nomads decide Prattle would make a tasty supper... Views: 506
Reeling from the tragic events of Dust & Decay, Benny Imura and his friends plunge deep into the zombie-infested wastelands of the great Rot & Ruin. Benny, Nix, Lilah and Chong journey through a fierce wilderness that was once America, searching for the jet they saw in the skies months ago. If that jet exists then humanity itself must have survived…somewhere. Finding it is their best hope for having a future and a life worth living. But the Ruin is far more dangerous than any of them can imagine. They are hunted by fierce animals escaped from zoos and circuses. They must raid zombie-infested towns for food and medical supplies. They discover the very real truth in the old saying: In the Rot & Ruin…everything wants to kill you. And what is happening to the zombies? Swarms of them are coming from the east, devouring everything in their paths. These zoms are different. Faster, smarter, infinitely more dangerous. Has the zombie plague mutated, or is there something far more sinister behind this new invasion of the living dead? In Flesh & Bone, Benny Imura, Nix Riley, Lou Chong and Lilah the Lost Girl are pitted against dangers greater than anything they've ever faced. To survive, each of them must rise to become the warriors Tom trained them to be. Views: 503
Can men truly know and experience peace? Can nations? Can families? Follow one man's quest for unity, justice and a better existence.What causes brother to rise up against brother? Can men, nations, and families ever experience true unity and peace? Will racism and hatred finally be eradicated? War often seems to be man's answer for settling disputes and thwarting evil. Perhaps the best solution to our conflicts doesn't reside in this world. When a Civil War chaplain finds himself dodging death-stamped mini balls and dismembering shrapnel, he realizes there is a better way, a final, lasting hope. Views: 496
In this rip-roaring dungeon adventure, genius inventor Wily Snare must journey into a dangerous underground maze to find a mythical beast. Thanks to a crew of misfit treasure-seekers, Wily Snare has assumed his rightful place as King of Panthasos. Wily knows how to be a great trapsmith—devising and building various contraptions to keep plunderers at bay—but he has no idea how to be a good king.And he hasn't escaped his past. Stalag, mage who once kept him locked away, is amassing an army of stone soldiers to seize the kingdom. Wily's only hope is to tame a lair beast, a giant creature that's the only chance against the evil wizard's army. But first, Wily and his friends will need to survive the journey to the strange and deadly "Below" where the lair beast dwells.Snared: Lair of the Beast is the second book in a fantasy adventure series from bestselling author Adam Jay Epstein.An Imprint Book... Views: 494
Overnight, the world has changed. A deadly virus thrusts the country into chaos. Barely escaping, a thirteen year old boy flees to the unforgiving desert to take his chances with thirst, starvation, and certain death. His greatest fears are there, as is the mysterious hope his grandfather gave him. Exposed and vulnerable, he must face them in Chris Hampton's gripping tale of Edge Walker.Overnight, the world has changed. A deadly virus, unleashed on an unsuspecting population, thrusts the country into chaos. Barely escaping the sickness, drones, and man-hunters, a thirteen year old boy flees to the unforgiving desert, preferring to take his chances with thirst, starvation, and certain death only to find he's the target of the dark medicine man. His greatest fears are there in the unknown wilderness, as is the mysterious hope his grandfather gave him. Exposed and vulnerable, he must go and face them in Chris Hampton's gripping tale of Edge Walker Views: 492
Subversive is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by Mack Reynolds is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of Mack Reynolds then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection. Views: 491
Featuring characters from the DEATHLESS novella!While on a family cruise, Tank wonders about his current relationship, and remembers how the former one ended.Nature’s Elementals—Earth, Wind, Fire, and Water—have lived for countless millennia. Disguised as humans, they are charged with one mission: protect the innocent from fallen angel clans, who reap human souls and force them to do their bidding. Brooke, a Water Elemental stationed in New Orleans, broke the rules once—she mated with a human. For her indiscretion, she is forbidden to share a life with her loved ones: NOPD officer Alex and their half-breed daughter, Ella.Now Ella is about to turn sixteen, and the local clan of fallen angels is determined to snare her soul by Halloween. Brooke broke the rules once by allowing love to interfere with her mission. Now she and Alex must put consequences aside to break the rules again—-if they wish to save their daughter’s soul. Views: 489
Emily the Strange stands for: Do it yourself; think for yourself; be yourself.
In the concluding volume of the story arc that has defined this singular 13-year-old, Emily’s uniquely odd to-do list includes:
Lose (and regain) mind
Reprogram golem
Locate secret book vault
Commune with Dead Dark Aunts
Rescue Cousin Jakey
Redecorate souvenir kiosk
Thwart Thought Thief
Endure hero worship
Grant ancestral enemy’s deepest wish
Save cat-napped kitty
Summon black rock
Defeat Shady Uncles
Guard family legacy and claim inheritance!
Lavishly illustrated with trademark black-and-red art, this delightfully quirky story follows Emily on her journey to uncover her family’s mysterious secrets—secrets that are ancient, surprising, and Strange! Views: 489
EDITORIAL REVIEW: *New York Times* bestselling author Jacquelyn Frank invites you to explore a strange and sensuous world of darkest desire ruled by an extraordinary being who is about to meet his earthly match. . . Sandman. Angus. Morpheus. He is known by many names, except his true one, Adrian. When he departs his world, it is to enter the sacred space of sleep, and he is not there to sow sweet dreams. Adrian's mission is to reap the dark energy of nightmares, work that has twisted his soul as well as his once-handsome face. Now, he lives only to await the day darkness finally overcomes him. . .and to collect exquisite reminders of what he's lost. . . But there is one treasure that stands apart. Having risked everything to obtain her, Adrian soon realizes his mistake. For Kathryn has a wholly unexpected power over him, not only for what she represents, but for what for she is: a soul with desires as strong as his own, tempered by compassion that could save Adrian from his self-made hell--or condemn them both. . . Praise for the Novels of Jacquelyn Frank "A lush narrative sure to please readers who have longed for new gothic and darkly romantic tales." --*Booklist* on *Gideon* "Frank's *Nightwalker* series depicts an engrossing alternate world, drawn in prose that is lush and lyrical." --Linda Howard Views: 488
13 Elements you will find in the first Emily the Strange novel:
Mystery
A beautiful golem
Souped-up slingshots
Four black cats
Amnesia
Calamity Poker
Angry ponies
A shady truant officer
Top-13 lists
A sandstorm generator
DoppelgAngers
A secret mission
Earwigs
Emily the Strange: 13 years old. Able to leap tall buildings, probably, if she felt like it. More likely to be napping with her four black cats; or cobbling together a particle accelerator out of lint, lentils, and safety pins; or rocking out on drums/ guitar/saxophone/zither; or painting a swirling feral sewer mural; or forcing someone to say "swirling feral sewer mural" 13 times fast . . . and pointing and laughing. Views: 486
A young-adult thriller ricocheting between the bigotry of the past and present as teens unravel their parents' secrets. Perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying. Four teens have dug up the time capsule that their parents buried in 1986 and never bothered to recover. But in addition to the expected ephemera of mixtapes, Walkmans, photographs, letters, toys, and assorted junk, Elayah, Liam, Marcie, and Jorja discover something sinister: a hunting knife stained with blood and wrapped with a note. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to kill anyone." As the action dramatically alternates between the present day and 1986, the mystery unfolds and the sins of the past echo into today. The teens haven't just unearthed a time capsule: they've also dug up pain and secrets that someone—maybe one of their own parents—is willing to kill for. Views: 484
