Theodorus was a dreamer. As a child, he dreamt of airplanes, rockets, and outer space. When the wild card virus touched him and transformed him into a monstrous snail centaur weighing several tons, his boyhood dreams seemed out of reach, but a Witherspoon is not so easily defeated. Years and decades passed, and Theodorus grew to maturity and came into his fortune . . . but still his dream endured.But now when he looked upward into the night sky, he saw more than just the moon . . . he saw a joker homeland, a refuge where the outcast children of the wild card could make a place of their own, safe from hate and harm. An impossible dream, some said. Others, alarmed by the prospect, brought all their power to bear to oppose him. Theodorus persisted . . .. . . never dreaming that the Moon was already inhabited. And the Moon Maid did not want company.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied. Views: 173
The long-awaited concluding novel in Tad Williams's thrilling epic Shadowmarch series.
Southmarch Castle is about to be caught between two implacable enemies, the ancient, immortal Qar and the insane god-king, the Autarch of Xis. Meanwhile, its two young defenders, Princess Briony and Prince Barrick, are both trapped far away from home and fighting for their lives.
And now, something is awakening underneath Southmarch Castle, something powerful and terrible that the world has not seen for thousands of years. Can Barrick and Briony, along with a tiny handful of allies, ordinary and extraordinary, find a way to save their world and prevent the rise of a terrible new age-an age of unending darkness? Views: 173
The Magical Pink Pendant (A Witch’s Cove Mystery, Book 9) Views: 173
Mary Clayton believed in the promises made by her charming late husband. She believed he'd love, protect, honor and cherish her. Instead, he stole her fortune and repeatedly hurt her, leaving her in poverty when he died. Mary spent years battling her way back into the life she inherited from her family and has made it a rule to trust no man. But sometimes the heart ignores the rules...especially in the case of handsome widower Fredrick Krause and his tempting holiday promise of a sweet happily ever after. But can Mary let go of her fear and learn to love again? If she can't, she may well lose the only man who has ever truly made her feel safe and loved. Views: 173
Alex thought things were already complicated, but then Gemma shows up possessed by Stephan and she wants to kill him. Normally, he would eliminate someone in Gemma’s position to protect himself, but his feelings for Gemma won’t allow him to do that. She’s too important to him and he knows he has to save her without hurting her.
But can he find a way to save her before someone gets hurt? Views: 173
The world's deadliest dragon, the infamous Baba Yaga, is loose on the streets of Tokyo.
Dr. Rhett "Jack" Jackson and Dr. Kamala Anjali have been tasked with helping the government take down a dragon the size of a Tyrannosaurus Rex after it sends part of the city up in flames. Things worsen when they lose track of dragon in none other than Aokigahara, the Suicide Forest--a section of woods in Japan that is rumored to be one of the most haunted places on earth. They've also got the yakuza who cloned the dragon hellbent on getting her back, and they don't care who they kill in order to re-capture the dragon.
Jack and Kamala are joined by CIA field agent William Fry and dragon-hunting expert Juniper Snow as they infiltrate the forest to hunt the dragon before she can hurt anyone else. Between the ruthless yakuza hot on their trail and the growing mistrust in their small hunting party, it will take a miracle for Jack and Kamala to make it out alive...
Of Blood and Ashes is the second book in the series, following the Amazon bestselling Of Cinder and Bone. ** Views: 173
What comes after happily ever after...? On paper, Devon Wardell has everything he ever wanted. The girl of his dreams, the job he trained for, the family he never hoped he could have. So why is everything starting to unravel? After rescuing the city of London and pulling back the supernatural community from the brink of destruction, the famous friends had hoped to settle into their normal routine. Vivian is gone, the secret is protected, and despite the perpetual chaos that's hounded them since Guilder, each one has survived to fight another day. But a new threat is always on the horizon, and the agents of the Privy Council can never stay idle for long. Torn between the dangers at work and the stresses at home, Devon finds himself struggling to keep his head above water. With his wife away on assignment and a series of dark coincidences piling up in London, he finds himself wondering if there are darker forces at... Views: 173
Synn, a demon, carries extraordinary magic and power, but there is more within her than she dreams. Kidnapped as a child, her captors murdered her family and forced her into training as a warrior assassin. When an assignment goes horribly wrong, she finds herself at the mercy of the friends and family of her intended target. Offering valuable information in exchange for protection, she gains her freedom, but it is not without its challenges. Gavin Shaughnessy is the publican at his family's Irish pub. He is certain Synn is meant to be his and isn't bothered by her past. He must find a way to convince her their future together is stronger than the dark memories that haunt her dreams. When her past comes calling for revenge, will their love survive the raging inferno she brings down upon them? Or will the searing path of destruction destroy all they hold dear? Views: 173
Robert Silverberg needs little introduction to anyone at all familiar with the history of the science fiction field. Fan. Author. Editor. Creative force. He has been an integral part of the field for longer than most of his readers have been alive. Earlier this year, he kindly agreed to put together a MEGAPACK(r) of his short stories, so here, then, is a selection of early works by one of the all-time greats. Included are:
ALAREE
BIRDS OF A FEATHER
BLAZE OF GLORY
DELIVERY GUARANTEED
THE DESSICATOR
THE HAPPY UNFORTUNATE
THE HUNTED HEROES
THE IRON STAR
THE ISOLATIONISTS
THE LONELY ONE
THE MAN WHO CAME BACK
NEUTRAL PLANET
OZYMANDIAS
THE PAIN PEDDLERS
THE PLEASURE OF THEIR COMPANY
POINT OF FOCUS
POSTMARK GANYMEDE
PRIME COMMANDMENT
THE SONGS OF SUMMER
SPACEROGUE
THERE WAS AN OLD WOMAN
THE WOMAN YOU WANTED
VALLEY BEYOND TIME
WE KNOW WHO WE ARE
If you enjoy this ebook, don't forget to search your favorite ebook store for "Wildside Press Megapack" to see more of the 300+ volumes in this series, covering adventure, historical fiction, mysteries, westerns, ghost stories, science fiction -- and much, much more![Version 1.3] Views: 173
Valentinian and Dave have escaped the Dominion's Internal Security Bureau. Now they're fleeing for their lives, heading for systems outside of Dominion control, looking for a place where they can rebuild their lives. Figure out what comes next. Who they want to be, or to become. Hard Bargain—the second novel in the series, Shadow of the Dominion—takes you even further into Wildspace, human variants, and maybe even a crooked card game or two. Be sure to read the first book, Longshot Hypothesis, as well as keep an eye out for the other books in the series! Views: 172
