No one takes Spencer Zumbro seriously when he tried to warn his classmates about the mysterious things prowling the halls and classrooms of Welcher Elementary School. But when he sees Marv, the janitor, going after one of the creatures with a vacuum, he knows he's not the only one who can see them.
With the help of his new friends, Daisy, Spencer has to find out what the janitors know. The children's search uncovers the magic taking place behind the scenes of their seemingly ordinary school, where a battle is being waged for the minds of the students. Who can be trusted—and can Spencer and Daisy protect their school and possibly the world? Views: 454
The Myth of Kalvartr is a fantasy novel set in a world plagued with curses and war. Kingdoms are divided, allegiances are shaky. Follow the heirs of the Zhan Kingdom as they try to set things right in a land consumed by fear and greed.Follow four distinct viewpoints of characters within Asarelith, from the far Frozen Lands of the north to the cursed kingdom of the east, in this sample.At the heart of Asarelith lies a terrible secret; a secret so powerful that it could disrupt the peace held between the five provinces. The victims of dark magick have been reawakened and now roam the land, guided by the whispered words of an unknown terror. The Bloodguard, protectors sworn to the Eternal King of the old world, have reappeared in the Zhan Kingdom. They are searching for the heirs of their master, eager to overthrow the false king and return the true heirs to their rightful place on the throne.Others would see them fail. Assassins, sorcerers, and even gods will stand in the way of restoring Asarelith back to its former glory. War will break loose, secrets will unfold, and the truths of Zhan will surface once more in this epic fantasy novel. Views: 454
Another dazzling collection of fact, fiction, and wit from the Hugo and Nebula Award-winning master of hard science fiction!Larry Niven is the New York Times bestselling author of such classic science fiction novels as Ringworld and Destiny's Road. His previous collection, N-Space, was lauded by the Houston Post as "outstanding . . . hours of entertainment," while Publishers Weekly called it "a must for science fiction fans." A follow-up volume, Playgrounds of the Mind, was similarly praised by Kirkus Reviews: "An abundance of Niven's curious yet disciplined inventiveness and his fun-filled knack for turning seemingly absurd notions into credible, absorbing fiction. Grand entertainment."Now, ten years later, Scatterbrain collects an equally engaging assortment of Niven's latest work, all in one captivating volume. Here are choice excerpts from several of his most recent novels, including his upcoming... Views: 454
Two years ago, the government burned Joie Daring. Revoked, Demilitarized, Retired. All her cyberware destroyed in an instant, then she was thrown out of the military. Tonight, the man who did it shows up at her door, with more questions. More demands. More trouble. And he won't take no for an answer. Revoked, the beginning of a new, cyberpunk trilogy, where nothing is what it seems and Captain Daring can't trust anybody. Be sure to read the rest of the trilogy: Returned and Reborn. Views: 454
In a province where magic is forbidden and its possessors are murdered by the cruel Praetor, young Ilan, born with the powerful gift of her ancestors, has only one hope for survival. Concealment. In the shadow of Dimmingwood, she finds temporary protection with a band of forest brigands led by the infamous outlaw Rideon the Red Hand.In a province where magic is forbidden and its possessors are murdered by the cruel Praetor, young Ilan, born with the powerful gift of her ancestors, has only one hope for survival. Concealment. In the shadow of Dimmingwood, she finds temporary protection with a band of forest brigands led by the infamous outlaw Rideon the Red Hand. But as Ilan matures, learns the skills of survival, and struggles to master the inherent magic of her dying race, danger is always close behind. When old enemies reappear and new friendships lead to betrayal, will her discovery of an enchanted bow prove to be Ilan’s final salvation or her ultimate downfall? * * * * * When I was small, my mother taught me about the magickless—evil men who hunted our kind to destroy us. They came from across the water to steal the lands of our ancestors. Pretending to want peace, they enslaved us and sought to extinguish what they couldn’t possess, the one thing their harsh laws could never control. Our ancient powers. One day, my mother warned me, violence would shatter the safety of our home, and when that day came, we must fight. And we must win. Views: 453
