In this lavishly illustrated volume, Larry McMurtry, the greatest chronicler of the American West, tackles for the first time one of the paramount figures of Western and American history. On June 25, 1876, General George Armstrong Custer and his 7th Cavalry attacked a large Lakota Cheyenne village on the Little Bighorn River in Montana Territory. He lost not only the battle but his life—and the lives of his entire cavalry. "Custer's Last Stand" was a spectacular defeat that shocked the country and grew quickly into a legend that has reverberated in our national consciousness to this day. Pulitzer Prize winner Larry McMurtry has long been fascinated by the "Boy General" and his rightful place in history. In Custer, he delivers an expansive, agile, and clear-eyed reassessment of the iconic general's life and legacy—how the legend was born, the ways in which it evolved, what it has meant—told against the broad sweep o... Views: 7
Dark Tales is a collection of 13 stories set in Modiphius' Achtung! Cthulhu universe, a world which mixes the terrors of HP Lovecraft's Cthulhu mythos with mankind's darkest yet finest hour, the second world war. 13 unhallowed stories await within it's covers, which range from the wilds of the South Pacific, to the dark depths of the Black Forest, to the icy wastes of Norway, and they come from a stellar cast of writers including David J Rodger, Destiny and Fable writer Martin Korda, Splinter Cell's Richard Dansky and the strange mind of horror master Patrick Garratt! Inside you'll find dark tales involving the nefarious Black Sun, Nachtwolfe and their Nazi masters, who are opposed by the heroic Allied forces of Section M and Majestic. Expanding and exploring the Achtung! Cthulhu universe in bold, new narrative-led ways, Dark Tales can be enjoyed purely on its own as a collection of thrilling stories, but it will also serve as an inspiration for many more adventures in the Achtung! Cthulhu universe. Dark Tales From the Secret War Shadow of the Black Sun - David J Rodger Bloodborn in Sarandë - Patrick Garratt Der Alptraum - JE Bryant Terror of Tribeč - Martin Korda Shadows of the 603rd - Richard Dansky The King in Waiting - Dan Griliopoulos Servant of the Dark - John Houlihan The Heart of the Sea - Mick Gall Danger Nazi UXO - Will Salmon In the Flesh - Josh Vogt Amid the Sands of Deepest Time - Jason Brick Concerning Rudolf Hess, Mr Buckle and the Book- Paul Cunliffe The Curse of Cthulhu - Jake Webb ** Views: 7
New York Times bestselling author Hannah Howell continues the dramatic Murray saga with this brand-new story of passions surging in the face of fear. . . Once, Arianna Murray Lucette believed she'd met the man she could always rely on. She was wrong. Now she is fleeing for her life, and when her enemies attack a ship bound for her only refuge, she believes all hope is lost. Until she awakens on Scotland's shore to a pair of the most entrancing blue eyes she has ever seen. When Sir Brian MacFingal first spots the sun-streaked beauty on the beach, he mistakes her for dead. Soon, however, he discovers a woman more full of life and vitality than he ever dreamed possible. But though he knows he is fit to defend her life--even at risk of losing his own--can such a raw warrior as he ever be worthy of her love? Praise for Hannah Howell and her Highland novels. . . "Few authors portray the Scottish highlands as lovingly or colorfully as Hannah Howell." --Publishers Weekly "Expert storyteller Howell pens another Highland winner." --Romantic Times Views: 7
Book 2 in Reader Favorite Michelle Griep's Charming Once Upon a Dickens Christmas Series London, 1853: Innkeeper's daughter Mina Scott will do anything to escape the drudgery of her life, for there's nothing more mundane than serving customers day after day. Every minute she can, she reads and dreams of someday becoming a real lady—and catch the eye of William Barlow, a frequent guest at the inn. William is a gentleman's son, a charming but penniless rogue. However, his bachelor uncle will soon name an heir—either him or his scheming cousin. In an effort to secure the inheritance, William gives his uncle the impression he's married, which works until he's invited to bring his wife for a visit. William asks Mina to be his pretend bride, only until his uncle names an heir on Christmas Day. Mina is flattered and frustrated by the offer, for she wants a true relationship with William. Yet, she agrees. . .then wishes she hadn't. So does William.... Views: 7
Revisit this tale of danger and desire from New York Times bestselling author Heather Graham, now available for the first time in ebook!The tranquil waters of a Bahamian paradise turn dark and treacherous when Amanda is ruthlessly abducted. Sean, a Miami undercover cop, witnessed the crime and throws himself into danger, pretending he's Amanda's lover. It's a perilous game, but Amanda knows there's no one to pay her captors, and she finds it's easy to play along with her irresistible mystery man...Originally published in 1987 Views: 7
How far is Cailyn McDougall prepared to go in order to stop a war between the English Captain Jamie Westcott and her clan. The answer becomes apparent when he challenges her with not only his words, but his kisses as well. Views: 7
