Extraordinary detective Daidoji Shin returns, in a wonderful locked-room murder mystery like no other, in this lively novel from the epic fantasy world of Legend of the Five RingsOpening night at the Foxfire Theater is set to be a huge success for Daidoji Shin, amateur detective turned theater impresario. The City of the Rich Frog's leading lights are all there, but even as the performance begins, the Three Flower Troupe's new lead actress is found dead backstage – and everyone in the venue is a potential suspect. Shin has only till the curtain falls to find the killer. But the clock is ticking and Shin can only hold the great and the good hostage so long. As the night wears on, the chance of the murderer escaping justice grows ever more likely. Views: 338
This short story tells the tale of a young Herveus. The only person he has in the world is his sister Emmeline. In a place where the poor are overlooked, they have to scrounge for each scrap of food. Herveus sister is very ill and at only 6 summers old Herveus takes the only action he can to try to save her.This short story tells the tale of a young Herveus. The only person he has in the world is his sister Emmeline. In a place where the poor are overlooked, they have to scrounge for each scrap of food. Herveus sister is very ill and at only 6 summers old Herveus takes the only action he can to try to save her.This short story tells a little of the history of the spymaster from the Hers To Save Series but can be enjoyed as a standalone. Views: 338
The paranormal... monsters... human nature...The tales contained in this anthology of short stories and poetry are written by a trio of authors who find their inspiration in darkness: that of night, of the human soul, and of the dangerous things that exist only in the imagination... or do they? Follow the path of darkness if you dare!Character author J. Timothy King's character-flash sampler contains the following 8 stories:* "Disorder," about a woman with an unusual addiction;* "A Comedian's Motive," and the experience of the stage;* "Too Much Information," when information overloads;* "Abigail White," a woman who denies herself for too long;* "An Indelible Design," in defense of wallowing;* "Just a Bite of Coffee and Ice Cream," and a good listener;* "Perhaps to Dream," or to lose them while pursuing them;* "Baby Boy," on growing old and stupid. Views: 338
She’s about to discover a whole new world… Don't miss GRANTING WISHES, a fantasy romance from bestselling author Kaitlyn Davis that reimagines the classic fairy tale of Aladdin. (*This is a prequel novella that is roughly ½ the length of the other books.) Views: 338
A thrilling sequel to These Rebel Waves—full of deadly magic, double crosses, and a revolution—from Sara Raasch, the New York Times bestselling author of the Snow Like Ashes series. Perfect for fans of Shannon Hale, Leigh Bardugo, and Marissa Meyer.As a child, she committed unforgivable acts to free Grace Loray from King Elazar of Argrid. Now Elazar's plan to retake the island has surpassed Lu's darkest fears: He's holding her and his son, Ben, captive in an endlessly shifting prison, forcing them to make a weapon that will guarantee Elazar's success.Escape is impossible—unless Lu becomes the ruthless soldier she hoped never to be again.Vex failed to save Lu and Ben—and that torments him as much as his Shaking Sickness. With the disease worsening, Vex throws himself into the rebellion against Argrid. The remaining free armies are allied with the stream raider syndicates—and getting them to cooperate will take a... Views: 337
Once upon a time, in our ordinary world, there was a grandmother.She died.She was reborn as a Vampire in a world of Magick. The grandmother de-aged. Her ailments healed, her body became strong, and her wrinkles faded.Her wisdom, however, did not diminish. She knew monsters need monstrous names, so they never forget the monsters they are.She named herself Grendel, after the medieval haunter of borderlands and drinker of warriors' blood, vanquished by the hero Beowulf.The name seems appropriate. Grendel the Grandmother haunts the borderlands and drinks the blood of (mostly) evil warriors.But in a Magickal world, names don't just have meanings—they are prophecies.And a new hero is rising. He has been molded since birth to fight evil and been given the skills to vanquish the most insidious evil of all: Vampires.His name is Beowulf, and he's coming for... Views: 337
Aiden Wainwright was the son of a wagon maker in a small country town where nothing interesting ever happened, until a chance encounter with a strange relic changed him forever. His resourcefulness and courage are put to the test when he travels to a nearby town and finds the place on the brink of disaster. Aiden must marshal his limited resources to aid the town and uncover the villains.Aiden Wainwright was the son of a wagon maker in a small country town where nothing interesting ever happened, until a chance encounter with a strange relic changed him forever. Obsessed with unravelling the mystery of his experience, Aiden turns from his friends and family and studies the arcane arts, discovering within himself a spark of intellect he never imagined. But his resourcefulness and courage are put to the test when he travels to a nearby town in pursuit of answers, and finds the place on the brink of disaster. An ordinary young man with an extraordinary talent, Aiden must marshal his limited resources and ally himself with the desperate locals to thwart a dire plot which threatens the lives of thousands. Views: 337
Nikki is sad that her boyfriend,Roger will be out of the country on business,and won't be able to be with her on her twenty-fifth birthday. However, her spirits are lifted a little, when she discovers that her good friends will be taking her on a long weekend outing that Roger had planned before he found out about his trip to Europe."I was hooked right from the first chapter..." -- Ray Nicholson (Amazon top 1000 reviewer)"... an engaging story that creates questions you'll be dying to know the answers to." -- Jared J."Witty, well paced and intelligent when it needs to be, I'm looking forward to reading more." -- Craig Whitby"For a novella to inspire a need for more, in me, is quite a surprise. I am off to acquire the whole series!" -- James J. Hughes"This short is outstanding, simply stated it was one of the best reads that I've been exposed to in a while." -- Christopher T.Deacon Shader is a child out of time, removed as a baby from his Ancient world parents and raised on the Isle of Maranore. On his seventh birthday, the philosopher Aristodeus arrives to commence the boy’s training with sword and mind. Nothing short of excellence will suffice, if Deacon is to fulfill his destiny and avert the Unweaving of all things. But as Aristodeus pushes him to the limits, reavers are spotted approaching the coast, and a cloud of horror descends upon the village. For these are no ordinary pirates. They sail under the Impaled Man, the grisly flag of Verusia, land of the undead and realm of the Lich Lord. Ward of the Philosopher is a Shader Origins novella of 15,500 words introducing the character of Deacon Shader as a child. The Shader Origins novellas (Ward of the Philosopher and The Seventh Horse) serve as an introduction to the bestselling Shader series: 1. Sword of the Archon 2. Best Laid Plans 3. The Unweaving In this brief introduction to the world of Urddynoor, D.P. Prior slots squarely into the sword and sorcery and heroic fantasy traditions pioneered by Michael Moorcock, R.E. Howard, Lin Carter, and Edgar Rice Burroughs. With a strong sense of good against evil set against a post-apocalyptic background of deception and the remnants of long buried ancient civilizations, one cannot help but place this series in the company of Stephen King's The Dark Tower and Steven Erikson's Malazan books. Ultimately, though, the discerning reader will not miss the huge debt the author has to David Gemmell. For anyone considering taking the plunge into the bestselling Shader books and braving their enormous scope, Ward of the Philosopher presents the perfect entry point to the series. Views: 337
Set in rural Kentucky, Leaves of Departure is the story of a man and his estranged daughter, dealing with a painful anniversary.The first episode of a series of short stories.The Alaris nebula is home to over a million colonists from the planet of Irakillion. They exchange rare minerals from the nebula for desperately needed supplies. Always kept on the edge of starvation they are looked down upon by Irakillion and ignored by the rest of the galaxy.When a group of pirates begin attacking the supply convoys the Alaris Defense Force is re-founded with a handful of outdated ships and a dozen inexperienced pilots. Outnumbered and outgunned no one expects them to last more than a week or two. Only one pilot proves them wrong.After six months of attacks Marack Nor is the last of the original pilots. Numbed by repeated losses and defeats he has become convinced that the Irakillion government is behind the attacks. All he needs to do is survive long enough to prove it. Views: 337
Over a hundred formal poems: sonnets, ballades, triolets and others.INSIDE — Nadia Bjorlin Exclusive: Is She Back on DAYS or Not? Find Out! Exclusive Interview with B&B’s Katherine Kelly Lang: Her Myriad Emmy Snubs; Bill Bell And His Legacy; Brooke’s Scandalous Sexual Past; And Why She’s Look For A New TV Gig! Deets: Another ABC UpFront Fan Rally! May Sweeps Fearless Predictions! Rumour: Is Y&R’s Cane Tucker’s son? Is Y&R’s Julia Pace Mitchell Out? Ewww-Alert: Part Two of Y&R’s Sharon and Victor! Blind Item: Another Major Star Bolting? Did GH fire Brandon Barash? Every Week: Fearless Predictions! Plus: Last Week's Reviews, Unbelievable Blind Items, and Next Week's Cheat Sheet! Views: 337
A quest to find the ancient sword Excalibur quickly turns into a hunt for a determined killer for Crispin Guest. London, 1396. A trip to the swordsmith shop for Crispin Guest, Tracker of London, and his apprentice Jack Tucker takes an unexpected turn when Crispin crosses paths with Carantok Teague, a Cornish treasure hunter. Carantok has a map he is convinced will lead him to the sword of Excalibur – a magnificent relic dating back to King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table – and he wants Crispin to help him find it. Travelling to Tintagel Castle in Cornwall with Carantok and Jack, Crispin is soon reunited with an old flame as he attempts to locate the legendary sword. But does Excalibur really exist, or is he on an impossible quest? When a body is discovered, Crispin's search for treasure suddenly turns into a hunt for a dangerous killer. Views: 337
You’ve read Hannibal’s side.Now, read mine. Can one person really help you kill the monster inside? Maybe… I’m not a good guy. But, I love my little brother and I will do whatever it takes to keep him safe; the last thing I need is another dead body on my conscience. There were only two things I wanted in life; be there for Matty and lose myself for long enough to get some respite from the horrors of our past. Until I met her; the mud-streaked girl with the ability to arouse my mind as well as…other things. My captain of the A-team, Hannibal is as sweet and smart as she is sexy. But, the monster of my past – the one that created a monster in me – will not die and I can’t bring her into that. I try to pull away, to save her from the pain I’ll inevitably bring her. Except, my Hannibal’s a fighter and she won’t give up on me. No matter how many reasons I give her, that thing – that bond – between us only strengthens. Maybe Hannibal’s the reason I’ve been looking for to finally put the monster of my past to rest. Maybe she can give me the strength to finally kill the monster that lurks within me. Could she be my Gray’s Blade? *A sizzling YA romance about first love and learning to let go of a painful past, this is Cole’s story from his point of view. The companion novel, No More Maybes, is from Aurora’s point of view; much like the characters themselves, Aurora’s version is lighter, cleaner, and sweeter. Read through to the end of Gray’s Blade for a sneak peek at chapter one of Aurora’s side. Please be aware that this story is set in Australia and therefore uses Australian English spelling and syntax.* Not recommended for younger readers due to mature content. Views: 337
