From Publishers WeeklyRussian novelist Pelevin's chaotic latest examines contemporary Russia as viewed through the eyes of A. Hu-li, a 2,000-year-old werefox who is able to transform into a beautiful nymphet. The opening chapter is both an introduction to werefoxes as well as an account of how werefoxes, working as prostitutes, utilize their stunning looks to absorb a man's life energy. Hu-li's experiences are standard for an ancient werefox until she meets Alexander, an attractive Russian intelligence officer who happens to be a werewolf. The two share a whirlwind romance, and after some trouble, shack up in Hu-li's bomb shelter. While hiding out, Hu-li and Alexander argue about religion, death, truth and the like until they both claim to be the super-werewolf. This argument—and Hu-li's disclosure of her true age—rupture the bliss. Pelevin creates interesting enough characters, but the unexplainable plot twists and the author's preoccupation with philosophical ramblings are nearly as perilous as a silver bullet. (Sept.) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. FromPart science fiction and part Anaïs Nin erotica, with a hint of Bridget Jones’s Diary and a whole lot of allegory, The Sacred Book of the Werewolf is the tale of A Hu-Li, a 2,000-year-old Taoist werefox who plies her trade as a prostitute in modern day Moscow. By hypnotizing johns with her magical tail, A Hu-li makes men believe they are having sex with her, earns a living, and maintains her virginity. That is until she encounters and falls in love with Alexander, a high-ranking Russian intelligence officer and—not so coincidentally—a werewolf. As he has done in his earlier works (including Homo Zapiens, 2002), Pelevin uses satire as a lens through which to view life in the post-Soviet era while at the same time casting new light on Russia’s classic writing and writers—Nabokov, Gogol, and even Russian fairy tales. Outright strange at moments, the novel holds our interest with unpredictable twists and turns, leaving us stunned, puzzled, and asking for more. --Heather Paulson Views: 16
Detective Jake Daggers likes women who take charge—at least
behind closed doors. But after a dustup at the precinct, it’s his lovely
half-elf partner, Shay Steele, who’s calling the shots, and she’s no easy
taskmaster.Task number one? Figure out how a whip, an ancient book of
the occult, and a monstrous footprint tie into the death of a famed rock
singer. His band mates are high as kites and don’t remember a thing, but the
rock star’s mangled neck hints at a murder of mysterious, supernatural origins.Now Daggers and Steele must race to find the killer before
nightfall. Before he can strike again. In the dark. In the quiet. In the STEELE
OF THE NIGHT.
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John Lyon, a veteran but emotionally unstable newscaster, is drawn into a sinister web of evil in the heart of Appalachia when he investigates a woman's bizarre story about a West Virginia doctor who has been killing babies. Views: 16
A month after his debut as the superhero Bolt, Kevin Jason's life has changed greatly. Everyone seems to have taken an interest in him, including major presidential candidate and ex-super villain Adam Plutarch, whose true motives for supporting Kevin are murky and unclear.
But fame isn't all bad, especially when Kevin is offered a position on a team of young superheroes that offers him a great chance to advance in his superhero career. He leaps at the chance to join, hoping to make some new friends and maybe get a little closer to its leader, the mysterious and beautiful Incantation.
Yet the situation takes a more complicated turn when Kevin uncovers a conspiracy within the team that threatens to destroy not just the superhero community, but the entire country. And if Kevin does not find out who is friend and who is foe quickly, then he can say good bye to not only his superhero career, but to his very life. Views: 16
R esilient beauty Tedra has devoted her life to the art of combat, and no one, least of all a man, has ever been able to pierce through that rigid armor of single-minded purpose. When political upheaval forces her to flee her homeland, the strongly independent maiden finds that her only refuge is in the arms of a bronzed barbarian.
I n a brotherhood where warriors rule supreme, Challen is the fiercest and most feared. He quickly claims Tedra as tradition and his own desires demand, but though he sparks her yet unfulfilled passion, the proud fighter refuses to submit to any man’s will. Challenging him to physical battle, she also dares him to discover that she is a worthy opponent, partner, and companion—and together they can conquer all realms. Views: 16
Part two of a thrilling action-adventure sci-fi duology featuring indomitable characters, incredible worlds, and plenty of rip-roaring action and thrills!Search, destroy, survive! Captains Skyler Luiken and Gloria Tsandi (and their respective crews) have smashed through the deadly Swarm Blockade but now find themselves scattered around the planet Carthage and the space stations she holds in her orbit. Their mission is now twofold: destroy the military compounds of a race of nefarious alien overlords and find a way back home to Earth. Standing in their way are a race of horrifying, technologically advanced aliens armed with incredible weapons. Low on supplies and with their ability to communicate compromised, the surviving humans must rely on all their cunning, strength, and plain old good luck to turn the tables and overcome their foes. The Dire Earth Duology begins with Injection Burn Views: 16
Getting the scoop might cost Kylie and her gargoyle companion their lives...Dryads are a reclusive, passive species—or they used to be. Overnight, the peaceful woodland creatures have turned violent, attacking travelers with crude weapons and whipping the trees of their grove into a ferocious frenzy.When rumors of the dryads' bizarre behavior reaches journalist Kylie Grayson, she pounces on the story, determined to unearth the reason behind the dryads' hostile transformation. Accompanied by Quinn, her young gargoyle friend, Kylie plunges into the heart of the malevolent grove. But nothing she's learned prepares her for the terrifying conflict she uncovers...USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Chastain returns to the beloved world of the Gargoyle Guardian Chronicles for a brand-new spellbinding adventure of elemental magic and courageous gargoyles. If you love action-packed stories filled with mythical creatures, brave heroines, and adorable sidekicks, you'll love Deadlines &... Views: 16
Book 6 in the My Immortal Knight series. As the new sheriff on Dark Mountain, Alec Weir walks a fine line between upholding werewolf clan laws and saving his vampire-loving brother from certain death. To save Max, he must find the traitor in the clan responsible for the death of a member of Max's super-secret police unit, which aligned with the southern vampire council. Complicating things further, his chosen mate, Stasia McGwyre, still holds a candle for Max. Stasia can't resist tweaking Alec's tail each time she gets near him. After being dumped by Max, she's sure the only thing Alec is after anyway is a wild ride in the hay and a little familial one-upmanship. When Alec's frustration with her bad-ass attitude leads to a rougher brand of sex, Stasia and Alec are both shocked to realize there's a deep animalistic streak running through them both. Views: 16
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