From one of the greatest writers of our time: the most spellbinding, entertaining, wildly imaginative novel of his great career, which blends history and myth with tremendous philosophical depth. A masterful, mesmerizing modern tale about worlds dangerously colliding, the monsters that are unleashed when reason recedes, and a beautiful testament to the power of love and humanity in chaotic times.
Inspired by 2,000 years of storytelling yet rooted in the concerns of our present moment, this is a spectacular achievement--enchanting, both very funny and terrifying. It is narrated by our descendants 1000 years hence, looking back on "The War of the Worlds" that began with "the time of the strangenesses": a simple gardener begins to levitate; a baby is born with the unnerving ability to detect corruption in people; the ghosts of two long-dead philosophers begin arguing once more; and storms pummel New York so hard that a crack appears in the universe, letting in the destructive djinns of myth (as well as some graphic superheroes). Nothing less than the survival of our world is at stake. Only one, a djinn princess who centuries before had learned to love humankind, resolves to help us: in the face of dynastic intrigue, she raises an army composed of her semi-magical great-great--etc.--grandchildren--a motley crew of endearing characters who come together to save the world in a battle waged for 1,001 nights--or, to be precise, two years, eight months and twenty-eight nights. Views: 398
Something is out there, something terrifying that must not be seen. One glimpse of it, and a person is driven to deadly violence. No one knows what it is or where it came from.
Five years after it began, a handful of scattered survivors remains, including Malorie and her two young children. Living in an abandoned house near the river, she has dreamed of fleeing to a place where they might be safe. Now that the boy and girl are four, it's time to go, but the journey ahead will be terrifying: twenty miles downriver in a rowboat--blindfolded--with nothing to rely on but her wits and the children’s trained ears. One wrong choice and they will die. Something is following them all the while, but is it man, animal, or monster?
Interweaving past and present, Bird Box is a snapshot of a world unraveled that will have you racing to the final page. Views: 398
In 1983, life for Fiona Black was simple.She loved fashion, nights out at Bingo, and Duran Duran.Her days were spent working in her mother's haberdashery shop or hanging out with her two best friends.She was also planning her wedding.Unlike her idol Princess Di, Fiona hadn't landed a prince. Her fiancé Andrew wasn't perfect, but royalty was hard to come by in her small town in Manchester.Her princess aspirations were closeted, but perfection could always be found in the pages of the romance novels she loved so much.What she didn't realise was that a real life fairy-tale was waiting for her in London, and it would be more epic than the twenty-five foot train on Princess Di's wedding dress.All she had to do was find it. Views: 398
A story of survival, subterfuge, espionage, and identity.
Emilia and Teo's lives changed in a fiery, terrifying instant when a bird strike brought down the plane their stunt pilot mothers were flying. Teo's mother died immediately, but Em's survived, determined to raise Teo according to his late mother's wishes—in a place where he won't be discriminated against because of the color of his skin. But in 1930s America, a white woman raising a black adoptive son alongside a white daughter is too often seen as a threat.
Seeking a home where her children won't be held back by ethnicity or gender, Rhoda brings Em and Teo to Ethiopia, and all three fall in love with the beautiful, peaceful country. But that peace is shattered by the threat of war with Italy, and teenage Em and Teo are drawn into the conflict. Will their devotion to their country, its culture and people, and each other be their downfall or their salvation?
In the tradition of her award-winning and bestselling Code Name Verity, Elizabeth Wein brings us another thrilling and deeply affecting novel that explores the bonds of friendship, the resilience of young pilots, and the strength of the human spirit. Views: 398
In THE PERFECT BLOCK (Book #2), rookie criminal profiler Jessie Hunt, 29, picks up the pieces of her broken life and leaves suburbia to start a new life in downtown Los Angeles. But when a wealthy socialite is murdered, Jessie, assigned the case, finds herself back in the world of picture-perfect suburbia, hunting a deranged killer amidst the false facades of normalcy and sociopathic women. Jessie, thriving again in downtown LA, is sure she's moved on from her suburban nightmare. Ready to put her failed marriage behind her, she lands a job with the local police department, deferring her acceptance to the FBI's Academy. She is assigned a straightforward murder in a wealthy neighborhood, a simple case to start her career. But little do her bosses know, there's more to the case than anyone suspected. Nothing can prepare her for her first case, one that will force her to probe the minds of the wealthy, suburban couples she'd thought she'd left behind. Behind their... Views: 398
Dylan Locke knows that pining over the young ingenue Audrey Lind is pointless. He can't offer her what she wants. He definitely can't give her what she needs. Thank goodness she's half a world away, and he doesn't have to deal with his attraction head on. But fate has other plans for him, and when Audrey once again lands in his path, it's only too easy to fall back into their easy rhythm. And then their easy banter. And of course, each other's arms. He tells himself nothing has changed. She still wants forever, and he still thinks tomorrow is long enough. But watching her search isn't as easy as he thought it would be, and now Dylan must figure out if he's really the love Scrooge he professes to be or if he's been Fate's willing victim all along. Views: 398
She didn't realize she'd traded "Naval Aviator" for "amateur sleuth"... Retired Navy pilot Angel Warren's new life awaits in Stonebridge, Pennsylvania, where she's opening Shop 'Round the World, her travel-inspired gift and novelty shop. A newly empty nester and longtime widow, she's looking forward to leaving her flying career and its many life-or-death decisions behind and reconnecting with family and friends. Right now, Angel's biggest challenge is getting the shop ready for its grand opening just weeks before Christmas. Until she finds a dead body in the shop murdered with one of her specialty Santa figurines. Even worse, Angel's fingerprints are on the "weapon" and she's a prime suspect. It doesn't help that the deceased is an old friend who's collected a long list of enemies as a cut-throat real estate agent. And then there's the Stonebridge Chief of Police—and Angel's high school BFF—who brings her in for questioning. If... Views: 398
'This is where all stories start, on the edge of a dark wood...'Ever since moving to Fairwick to take up a teaching post at the local college, Callie has been having vivid, erotic dreams about a man made out of moonlight and shadows. Dreams she begins to fear as well as anticipate... She learns that her home - a Victorian cottage at the edge of a wood she bought on a whim - is supposedly haunted. And then her new - and rather strange - colleagues tell her a local legend about an incubus demon with a human past who was enchanted by a fairy queen... Views: 398
Secrets 0f Savannah: Six Best Friends Who Have Known Each Other Their Entire Lives. Once as thick as thieves, the friendships among the girls have been splintered by life events, secrets and deceptions. Now, brought together again by an inheritance of an historic Bed & Breakfast on Tybee Island, the women must set aside their differences in order to restore their beloved Savannah House. As each woman finds her special talent and develops it through the renovation of the inn, they also find romance—each of them with an unforgettable hero.Hope Matthews is a beautiful and caring woman who has centered her life around her baby daughter, Ella. Although she was born and bred in Savannah, Hope fled her hometown in order to hide her pregnancy from her family and friends. When Hope discovers her mentor Miss Hattie Montgomery bequeathed the historic resort, Savannah House to her and a group of friends, she returns to Savannah. As she immerses herself in her new life as one of the co-owners of a bed and breakfast, Hope keeps secret the circumstances of Ella’s birth and the betrayal that shattered her heart and destroyed her belief in love. When Grayson Holloway, a man who claims to be Miss Hattie’s heir, shows up on Tybee Island, Hope’s heart begins to come back to life.Grayson Holloway is a talented illustrator and author who arrives in Savannah seeking answers about his heritage and links to Hattie Alexander, the former owner of Savannah House bed and breakfast. Grayson believes he is the grandson of Miss Hattie and that she gave his father up for adoption as a newborn. Fueled by his own dysfunctional upbringing and tensions with his own father, Grayson finds peace in the knowledge that he’s connected to the illustrious Alexander family. When he meets single mother, Hope Matthews, he feels an instant connection to the dark-haired beauty.Can Grayson show Hope he’s a man who can safeguard her heart? Views: 398
It has been almost a month since Luia was destroyed, and Jacob leads his remaining people into the land known as Aelia - potentially bringing the wrath of the Order Lords upon them by breaking the ancient law. While Jacob continues to come to terms with his new role as Commander and an unexpected infatuation, Teanne finds herself suddenly walking in someone else’s shoes.The ad in the Chicago Daily News read,"Needed: Personal AssistantMust have basic military training, good manners, know how to read and write. Interviews held between 14:00 and 16:00 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 60620 Dresden Drive 7. Floor 2, Apartment 9. Only apply if your last name is 'Smith.' No exceptions."But what Adam Smith gets is more than just a job interview. In a weird combination of luck, chance and circumstance, he ends up on an adventure spanning multiple centuries and countless galaxies, all thanks to a woman who changes his life forever. For better or worse, only time can tell ...This is a FAN-MADE story inspired by the SHERLOCK HOLMES, DOCTOR WHO and STAR WARS franchises. It is INTENDED TO CELEBRATE these franchises and is in no way affiliated with the copyright holders or the official works. Views: 398
Leah was afraid, terrified even. The reason for her fear was a mystery. Visions of a tall man with stormy gray eyes chasing her through the dusty streets of a small town crowded her mind in the worst moments. Who was he? She didn't know. Amnesia was a way to cope with hard times, her psychiatrist had said. Why couldn't she remember?Why did she feel like running away? Her mind was lost in the maze.Leah was afraid. No, she was terrified. The worst feeling ever and she didn't even know why.The reason was a mystery but the fear, was not.She couldn't remember a great part of her life.She was successful, had a loving family byt it didn't make her feel safe.Visions of a tall man with stormy gray eyes chasing her through the dusty streets of a small town crowded her mind in the worst moments.Who was he?Why couldn't she remember? Why did she feel like running away?Amnesia was a way to cope with hard times, her psychiatrist had said. The truth was her mind was lost in the maze. Views: 398
