Born to use dark magic... This is a thrilling collection of stories based on many of the witches from Joseph Delaney's SPOOKS books.Ever wondered why the Spook doesn't trust girls who wear pointy shoes? Or why Grimalkin became the Assassin for the Malkin Witch clan? Find out all this and more in this a dark and eerie collection. You don't have to know the Spook's books to enjoy the stories. They're all standalone and absolutely haunting. A perfect introduction to the world of The Spook's Apprentice. But for any fans of the series out there, this collection will be a must-have. Views: 65
Join Buffy Summers, the Vampire Slayer and her group of friends as they set out on another exciting mission in pursuit of a way to save the world from evil monsters. It is Amateur Night at the Bronze. Buffy, Xander, Willow and Cordelia are letting their hair down as the music plays louder and the crowd goes wild. Buffy is lost in the crowd, aware that she has no future but that of a slayer. Dark is the night and out on the streets roam deadly, bloodsucking beasts in search of innocent, fleshy prey. As evil forces suddenly besiege Sunnydale, Buffy discovers that the ailing gatekeeper of the supernatural mansion holding the world's most horrifying monsters needs desperate help. She must hurry to his rescue without Giles and single-handedly fight the monsters, before it is too late! Views: 65
Mixing outlaw humor, sci-fi adventure, and cutting social criticism, this collection draws upon John Shirley's entire arsenal. The title essay, "New Taboos" is his prescription for a radical revisioning of America. A new short story, "State of Imprisonment," is a horrifying and hilarious look at the privatization of the prison industry. The one percent gets their comeuppance in "Where the Market's Hottest." His TEDx address (delivered in Brussels in 2011) presents his proudly contrarian views of the next 40 years. Also featured is an Outspoken Interview showcasing the author's progressive sensibility, deep humanity, and mordant wit. Views: 65
THE GREATEST WESTERN WRITERS OF THE 21ST CENTURYThe accidental gunslinger Dooley Monahan has quit wandering and settled down to a farmer's life. But when the itch for adventure gets too strong, he packs up and rides west. Along with his horse General Grant, and Blue, a dog who's too smart for his own good, Dooley rides for the Black Hills to strike it rich in the gold fields of Colorado. But fate has other ideas.When the trigger-happy Dobbs-Queeg gang holds up the Omaha bank, Dooley is mistaken for one of the robbers, and a price is plastered on his head. With every lawman in the territory hot on his trail, Dooley has no choice but to join up with the murderous outlaws. If the hangman doesn't get him, his new friends will, but Dooley won't turn back. With Blue and General Grant at his side, Dooley will make his fortune—come hell, high water, and everything in between.BECAUSE WHEN YOU'RE DOOLEY MONAHAN, TROUBLE AIN'T FAR BEHINDAlso Available in... Views: 65
