Ancient secrets are revealed when some of the Lords and Ladies of the Abyss show up at Mark Ramsay's estate in Scotland for a little get together. More and more interesting facts come to light about the Knight of Death's past, and he must renew his search for the Ancient Evil who is still bent upon gaining access to the crystal skulls. Mark's old nemesis, Abaddon, uses Lucio to gain information from Catherine de Goth about one of the skulls, while Mark takes a trip to New York looking for buried treasure. Publicity does not help the Order's cause whenever Mark and his Brother are taken hostage by the King of England who is already under Jozsef Daniel's sway. Meanwhile, something very horribly twisted comes of Bari Kadif's meddling with Ruth's mind and his 'misunderstanding' about how things work. On top of it all, the elf King decides it is time for him to marry... a human. The Prologue contains the author's version of how the Templar Initiation Rite might have been enacted and is optional reading.** Views: 63
Fifth title in Titan Books' Marvel fiction reissue program, featuring the classic Ant-Man story: Natural Enemy.SCOTT LANG'S CRIMINAL PAST COMES BACK TO HAUNT HIM!Scott Lang — the Astonishing Ant-Man — has a new life in New York City with his daughter, Cassie. Scott's determined to make it work: Cassie's in a good school, he's got a steady job, and he's finally ready to explore that wide, safe, non-spandexed dating world. But despite his best intentions, Scott just can't stay out of the spotlight — or magnifying glass — and it doesn't take long for his new life to fall apart. When an old partner-in-crime goes to trial, Scott and Cassie are stuck with federal bodyguards. Scott is convinced the protection is unnecessary, but he hasn't calculated the teenager factor! When trouble finds Cassie, Scott throws caution to the wind and dons the suit. But what is the villain really after?Award-winning crime writer Jason Starr (Twisted... Views: 63
From Publishers WeeklyWritten before Darren O'Shaughnessy became a bestselling young adult author as Darren Shan, this gory companion to June 2010's Procession of the Dead is a twisting, paranormal gangster mystery. Al "Algiers" Jeery works for the Cardinal, crime boss of the City. When Al's new girlfriend, Nic, is brutally murdered in one of the Cardinal's hotels, the boss asks Al to investigate. Al dutifully starts researching and quickly learns he knew nothing about Nic. Blind Incan priests, Nic's weird friends, and the terrifying assassin Paucar Wami conspire as Al's life unravels along with the mystery. Events occur in parallel to those of Procession of the Dead, but the stories are quite independent. Readers familiar with Shan's teen titles might need to exercise a bit of patience with the pacing, but fans of dark urban fantasy will eagerly look forward toward City of Snakes, the next installment. (Jan.) (c) Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved. FromShan’s second book about the City takes place during roughly the same time period as the first (Procession of the Dead, 2010) but features many new characters, only tying together events from both books at the very end of the story. Al Jeery is a dedicated soldier for the Cardinal and happy to do his job until the day he takes a body to the morgue only to discover it is his girlfriend. Asked by the Cardinal to investigate, Al takes on the duty, persevering through a complex and often seemingly impossible investigation. Like Procession of the Dead, this story takes place entirely within Shan’s fictional yet modern-day city, run by the Cardinal, but the plot is constructed in the fashion of a mainstream police procedural. With almost too many twists to believe, dozens of characters, and the complex mythology of the City itself, Hell’s Horizon is not an easy read, yet it may appeal to those who enjoyed China Miéville’s The City & the City. --Jessica Moyer
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Cotton Crossing was a dead end, but not for Ginny Mills. She’s just marking time, getting experience in the county library system, before moving back to a decent urban environment. Then the phones stop working.Lee Quartine knows there’s no way the pretty girl at the library will even look at him. Especially since he can’t open his mouth. He knows he’s a hick, but when the power starts going out and the woods are full of strange creatures, it’s good to have someone around who can build a fire. And kill.Ginny and Lee and their small band of survivors can’t stay put, and moving is dangerous. The infected are shambling in the hills and the concrete canyons of cities.It’s gonna be a long trip… Views: 63
The Knight of the Golden Eagle is about to become truly golden when he goes against Mark Andrew's better judgement, but it could be an enlightening experience for the stubborn Italian. The old castle of Wewelsburg, once used by the Nazis in their relentless search for occult powers, takes on new life when members of the Order of the Red Cross of Gold move in temporarily and attempt to set up a powerful deterrent to Joseph Daniel's ancient evil in a strangely twisted alliance. Things go a bit awry when some of the younger members of the Order delve into the occult realms themselves. What other secrets lie buried in dusty chambers under the old castle? They are determined to find out, but what they learn is perhaps one of the most well-kept secret of the ages. New forces are unleashed upon the tumultuous state of world affairs, but whether these forces are for better or worse remains to be seen.** Views: 63
CAN'T ELIMINATE THE IMPOSSIBLE? Send for the man from the Diogenes Club!The debonair psychic investigator Richard Jeperson is the Most Valued Member of the Diogenes Club, the least-known and most essential branch of British Intelligence. While foiling the plot of many a maniacal mastermind, he is chased by sentient snowmen and Nazi zombies, investigates an unearthly murderer stalking the sex shops of 1970s Soho, and battles a poltergeist to prevent it triggering nuclear Armageddon. But as a new century dawns, can he save the ailing Diogenes Club itself from a force more diabolical still?Newman's ten mischievous tales, with cameos from the much-loved characters of the Anno Dracula universe, will entertain fans and newcomers alike. Views: 63
Kate Hill - His Sister's KissAfter surviving captivity in a Vietnam prison camp, Master
Sergeant Abraham Marley Forbes longs more than ever for a loving family life.
It's a dream he doubts will ever come true, until a promise to a deceased
friend sends him straight into the arms of the one woman who can fulfill his
deepest desires. Denise
A. Agnew - Major Pleasure He's got the military command. Army Special Forces Major
Blayne Forbes has always desired Jemma Teagan, but knows she's off limits for a
casual relationship (best friend's sister). The last thing he wants is
involvement with a forever kind of woman. Jemma's desire for the
diamond-in-the-rough soldier has never faded, and when he tumbles into her
arms, the tough guy sends her heart rate into orbit. She doesn't want to love a
man destined for danger, until he challenges her to a display of hardware she
can't resist.Arianna
Hart - Charming AnnieAs Major Annie Forbes (Blayne's sister) heads home from
her shift as a nurse at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, the last thing she expects
is to be running for her life. With the help of Mason "Mace" O'Keefe,
an injured helicopter pilot, Annie must find a way to save the hospital from
being blown up by a fanatic terrorist group. As the danger heats up, the
attraction between Mace and Annie does as well. Now they just have to survive
long enough to see if their smoldering attraction is just adrenaline or
something more.
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The latest Space Marine Battles novelThe Black Dragons fall upon the world of Antagonis, summoned to combat the plague of undeath that has engulfed the planet. Allying themselves with Inquisitor Werner Lettinger and a force of Sisters of Battle, the Black Dragons endeavour to save the souls of the Imperial citizens who have succumbed to the contagion. But there is more than a mere infection at play – the dread forces of Chaos lie behind the outbreak, and the Black Dragons stand in the way of the Dark Gods’ victory.About the AuthorBy day, David Annandale dons an academic disguise and lectures at a Canadian university on subjects ranging from English literature to horror films and video games, shaping his students into an army of servitors awaiting his signal to rise. He is the author of several thriller and horror novels and the acclaimed short story ‘Carrion Anthem’ for Black Library. He lives with his wife and family and a daemon in the shape of a cat, and is working on several new projects set in the grim darkness of the far future. Views: 63
Now Available: *Spirit of the King (Khirro's JourneyBook 2) and *Heart of the King(Khirro's Journey Book3)"Blood of the King is a masterpiece. It is as closeto perfection as I would consider a book to be."- EllaMedler, author of Blood isHeavier*A kingdom torn by war. A curse whispered by dying lips. A hero born against hiswill.Khirro never wanted to be anything more than the farmer he was born to be, but a Shaman's curse binds him to the fallen king andhis life changes forever.Driven by the Shaman's dying words, Khirro's journey pits him against an army of the dead, sends him through haunted lands, and thrusts him into the jaws of beasts he wouldn't havebelieved existed. In one hand he carries the Shaman's enchanted sword, a weaponhe can barely use; in the other he holds a vial of the king's blood, the hope of the kingdom. His destination: the Necromancer's keep in the cursed land of Lakesh. Only the mysterious outlaw magician can raise the king from the dead to save them all from the undead invasion, but can Khirro live long enough todeliver the vial?Can a coward save a kingdom?Book 1 in the Khirro's Journey epic fantasytrilogy*.**"Blakehas a knack for bringing you into thestory""Mr. Blake's writing is masterfuland clear, he draws you into his story and when its finished you feel like yourleaving an old friend."*ReviewBook 2, Spirit of the King, and Book 3, Heart of the King*, also available*"I found myself unable to put this book down because I was so desperate to know what happened next. But Mr. Blake knows perfectly well how to tease his readers and keep them hooked." - M Medler"The reason why I love independent authors is because of gems like this." - Nicholas B. Elwell"Congratulations to Bruce Blake on a very good read and I look forward to the next in the series." - Michael N. Guerini"Wow! What a great read. Loved it." - Richard"This book was an amazing story to get engrossed in. I found myself making excuses to have time to get back to reading it. Laughs were had, tears were shed. I am dying to see what happens next." - Goose Views: 63
