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In this electrifying one-hundred-page companion novella to the New York Times bestselling I Am Number Four series, discover what happened to Malcolm Goode after the Mogadorian invasion began.When the Garde split up, heading off to New York City and Mexico, Malcolm decided to stay behind in Ashwood Estates, the Mog's formerly hidden base located near Washington DC. He wanted to search the facility for anything that might help John Smith and the others stop the alien invasion. But once the spaceships descended, that plan went up in smoke.Before he gets a chance to come up with a plan B, armed soldiers storm the base. As one of the few humans who knows anything about Loric and their war with the Mogadorians, Malcolm is an invaluable asset—and they've been tasked with safely escorting him to the president's secret bunker. With Mogs hot on their trail, though, it'll be easier said than done. Luckily, Malcolm has some backup in the form of a Chimæra. But even... Views: 298
Life Sentence is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by James V. McConnell is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of James V. McConnell then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection. Views: 298
A SUPERNATURAL THRILLER NOVEL FROM THE AWARD-WINNING MASTER OF DARK FANTASYFollowing a psychotic break, Eli Carver finds himself on the run, behind the wheel of a car that's not his own, and in the company of a terrified woman he doesn't know. As layers of ugly truth are peeled back and dark secrets are revealed, the duo find themselves in a struggle for survival when they unravel a mystery that pits them against the most dangerous forces in their lives.A contemporary southern gothic thriller with frightening supernatural overtones, Alan Baxter's Manifest Recall explores the tragic life of a hitman who finds himself on the wrong side of his criminal syndicate. Baxter's adrenaline-fueled approach to storytelling draws readers into Eli Carver's downward spiral of psychosis and through the darkest realms of lost memories, human guilt and the insurmountable quest for personal redemption.Praise for Alan Baxter and Manifest Recall:"If... Views: 298
For the first time, Rob Burnside knows when his closet is about to open--but he's not prepared for what emerges. A mash-up of Ebenezer Scrooge and Lego Batman, this new visitor's unusual antics are only one of Rob's problems. While enduring visits by the ghosts of books past, present, and future, Rob learns some shocking news: A battle is brewing, and his school needs a hero. What he gets is so much more (Spoiler alert: All the creatures from past books come visit!)
Obert Skye doesn't let his fans down in the hilarious final installment in the Creature from My Closet series.
A Christy Ottaviano Book Views: 298
From the "USA Today" bestselling author of "Men in Kilts" comes a contemporary romance about a woman who appears on a reality show in which people pretend to live on an English estate, circa 1879--corsets and all--and meets a real-life duke who takes her breath away. Views: 298
"Wow! Shades of Fahrenheit 451 and Orwell's 1984. Painfully real and urgent. Read this book." —Michael Grant, New York Times bestselling author of the Gone seriesBestselling author Joelle Charbonneau's eerily timely, high-stakes page-turner is destined to start important conversations at this particular moment in our history. Meri Beckley lives in a world without lies. When she looks at the peaceful Chicago streets, she feels pride in the era of unprecedented hope and prosperity over which the governor presides.But when Meri's mother is killed, Meri suddenly has questions that no one else seems to be asking. And when she tries to uncover her mother's state of mind in her last weeks, she finds herself drawn into a secret world with a history she didn't know existed.Suddenly, Meri is faced with a choice between accepting the "truth" or embracing a world the government doesn't want anyone to see—a world... Views: 298
Princess Talia from Summerland has been hiding across the veil in the human world for the past five years.Starring in a hit televison show as human actress, Natalie Thurmont, her charmed new life is shattered when the past comes knocking on her door."Across the Veil" won Romance in the Backseat book review's Paranormal Fight Club short story contest. Short Fiction (6K Words)This article is adapted from various articles that have been introduced as a single topic and read in newsletters and magazines of multiple associations throughout the United States and internationally. The value and importance of our professional ethics cannot be overstated. Ethics are often seen as morals, they are not, though one will impact the other. Morals behavioral guides that are personal and individualistic. Ethics are rules of behavior for an individual through a group – such as an association or profession. Because of the importance of ethics, this article will always be free to our colleagues and continue to be included, in relevant form, in all of our books or comprehensive articles.It is often said that a professional is only different from their adversary because of the morals and ethics, and using their honed skills for the betterment of others and not themselves. The same is true of professional investigators.Our goal for this article, and all that we do with our articles, books, courses and social networking, is to do what was not done for me when I started – sharing useful and valuable information that will benefit you as a professional. Views: 298
Contents:
· I Just Make Them Up, See!
· Rejection Slips
· Profession
· The Feeling of Power
· The Dying Night
· I’m in Marsport Without Hilda
· The Gentle Vultures
· All the Troubles of the World
· Spell My Name with an S
· The Last Question
· The Ugly Little Boy [“Lastborn”] Views: 298
Gordon R. Dickson has entertained readers for over two decades with his tales of Jim Eckert. Now the Dragon Knight must confront the three disas-ters that lie in wait for any visitor to the English Middle Ages: war, plague, and Plantagenets. The plague is caused by a covert invasion of shapechanging goblins who seek to take over the world. Meanwhile, Eckerts castle is invaded by Plantagenets: Edward III, his son Edward The Black Prince, and Joan, the Fair Maid of Kent. Against the background of a full-scale human-versus-goblin war, these worthies move in a swirl of intrigue and dynastic tension. Views: 298
Xanth was the enchanted land where magic ruled - where every citizen had a special spell only he could cast. It was a land of centaurs and dragons and basilisks.
For Bink of North Village, however, Xanth was no fairy tale. He alone had no magic. And unless he got some - and got some fast! - he would be exiled. Forever!
But the Good Magician Humfrey was convinced that Bink did indeed have magic. In fact, both Beauregard the genie and the magic wall chart insisted that Bink had magic. Magic as powerful as any possessed by the King or by Good Magician Humfrey - or even by the Evil Magician Trent
Be that as it may, no one could fathom the nature of Bink's very special magic. Bink was in despair. This was even worse than having no magic at all..and he would still be exiled! Views: 298
Invading Earth never goes smoothly for any interplanetary species. Defeat may be blamed on Austrian heroes with chiseled jaws or presidents that happen to be skilled jet-fighter pilots. But, more often than not, the problem goes back to the planning stage…Medb hErenn's confidence exceeds arrogance to border on hubris. Subconsciously, she truly believes she is invulnerable, due to her prodigious strength and endurance, and her profound magical abilities, and while far from foolhardy, she often leaps into dangerous situations without thinking. Worse still, her enemies can use this weakness against her, by luring her into traps through appeals to her curiosity or pride. Once she realizes she is in over her head, she may curse her short-sightedness, but when she extricates herself, her subconscious conceit reinforces itself and she learns little from her experience.So when she heard of the deadly Upas Tree, which could kill anything that simply laid eyes on it, she had to see if it lived up to its reputation. She did not believe it would, but she also doubted it could harm her in any event.Her companions often warn her that one day her overconfidence will be her undoing. Perhaps this is finally that day. Views: 297
Simone is 38, a district judge whose husband Donald is on the verge of bankruptcy and breakdown. Whilst she is at court, passing judgement on the lives of others, Donald stays at home and looks after their two young sons. One morning a letter arrives; someone she has tried to forget has not forgotten her and Simone's private history is about to collide with her public world. Views: 297
