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Clemency Shaw, the wife of a prominent doctor, has died in a tragic fire in the peaceful suburb of Highgate. But the blaze was set by an arsonist, and it is unclear whether she or Dr. Shaw was the intended victim--or did the doctor himself set the blaze in order to inherit his wife's large fortune? Baffled by the scarcity of clues in this terrible crime, Inspector Thomas Pitt turns to the people who had been closest to the couple--Clemency's stuffy but distinguished relatives. Meanwhile, Pitt's wellborn wife, Charlotte, retraces the dangerous path that Clemency walked in the last months of her life, finding herself enmeshed in a sinister web that stretches from the lowest slums to the loftiest centers of power. Views: 68
Two months after returning to the capital city of Tarpulin with a Council of his own, Airmaster Adam Gillman is ready to start repairing the relationships in his life. Up first: his Councilman and the girl he’d like to be more than friends with, Gabriella Kilpatrick. But first, he has to figure out how to be the Airmaster his Firemaker needs. In order to do that, Adam attends Elemental training and discovers that to truly command the air, he must first be in control of his emotions. And in order to master those, he has to grieve for the loss of Hanai, make amends with his brother, and earn the trust of Gabby. Amidst all that, Adam must also learn how to grapple with the jet stream, because a dangerous Airmaster is loose in Tarpulin. And Adam will need to find his emotional center in order to work with the atmosphere and defeat the threat. ELEMENTAL RELEASE is the concluding novella in the thrilling ELEMENTAL series, which includes a prequel novella, ELEMENTAL RUSH, and full-length novel, ELEMENTAL HUNGER. The ELEMENTAL series is a YA/NA futuristic fantasy series. Views: 68
The third book in the Children of the Red King series, CHARLIE BONE AND THE INVISIBLE BOY offers more magical fantasy that is fast paced and easy to read.This semester at Bloor's Academy brings a few changes. There is a new art teacher, Mr. Boldova, and a new student named Belle, who lives with the Yewbeam aunts and seems to have strange power over them. Emma and Charlie soon discover Mr. Boldova's secret identity: He is the older brother of Ollie Sparks, the boy who lives in the attic of Bloor's Academy. Ollie had always been prying into matters that didn't concern him, so Ezekiel Bloor had made him invisible. When Charlie and his friends find him, Ollie is alone and hungry, so they promise to help him become visible again. Views: 68
The best writers of our generation retell classic tales.From Sir Edmund Spenser's The Faerie Queene to E. M. Forster's "The Machine Stops," literature is filled with sexy, deadly, and downright twisted tales. In this collection, award-winning and bestselling authors reimagine their favorite classic stories, the ones that have inspired, awed, and enraged them, the ones that have become ingrained in modern culture, and the ones that have been too long overlooked. They take these stories and boil them down to their bones, and reassemble them for a new generation of readers. Written from a twenty-first century perspective and set within the realms of science fiction, dystopian fiction, fantasy, and realistic fiction, these short stories are as moving and thought provoking as their originators. They pay homage to groundbreaking literary achievements of the past while celebrating each author's unique perception and innovative style. Today's most... Views: 68
Now back in print--a powerful science fiction masterwork from the Nebula Award-winning author of Count Geiger's Blues. Ancient of Days is among Michael Bishop's most appealing works--the story of a prehistoric man found wandering in a Georgia orchard, whose honesty and deep spirituality bring him into conflict with the modern world.** Views: 68
When Shadows CallA Shaede Assassin Novella (An eSpecial from New American Library)Amanda BonillaeBook: ePub eBook | Signet | 05 Jun 2012 | 87 pgs978-1-101-56218-5An exciting prequel to Amanda Bonilla’s Shaede Assassin series. The envy of 1900s society, Darian is the rich, beautiful wife of a prominent Californian doctor—but her life is far from perfect. For years, Darian has suffered at the hand of her cruel husband and yearned for an escape—one that she knows to be all but impossible. But when an enigmatic stranger comes to call, Darian finds herself charmed by his seductive smile and the inexplicable connection she feels. And when he makes her a thrilling—yet frightening—proposition, Darian must decide if she’s strong enough to abandon the mortal world she knows and answer the shadow’s call…Includes a preview from Blood Before Sunrise, available July 2012. Views: 67
Product Description15 Tales of Darkness Lie Within this Thrilling Collection of Horrific Adventure / The Magic Man comes when you least expect him. Give him what he wants and he'll grant you your heart's desire, but are you prepared to pay the price? / A mother of two is en route to take her kids to the babysitter's when darkness envelops her car and covers the world in black and gray. / No matter how many times Sharon tries to beat the Spinning Room, someone always dies, unless she can find a way to conquer this tower of terror once and for all. / Jimmy learns plenty about his life when he encounters an evil version of himself in his car's rearview mirror. / A trip out to the family cabin is not what it seems and cigarette-loving Robert is granted the chill of his life. / It's dinner at the Michaels's Estate and Terrance Michaels must face the truth of what goes on beneath his house's roof. / Father Haldo has heard every sin imaginable. He just wasn't prepared to enter Booth 2 for this particular round of confessions. / Imagine waking up surrounded by damp soil only to find yourself in a room with half-buried bodies, faces sticking out from the dirt, and mysterious creatures called Benders. That's exactly what happens to Gary Smith when he finds himself in a place under the earth. / Bernie Calhoun knows nightmares, and the one he had about the Man in the Woods when he was a boy still haunts him to this day. To make matters worse, he realizes he might have brought something back with him into the real world long ago. / These tales and more await you within. Gathering material spanning a decade, A.P. Fuchs shares his nightmares. Views: 67
HE is trying to piece together his broken life. SHE is running away from her wedding day. TOGETHER, their world is a beautiful lie. APART, their world is a perfect mess. He + She is a free-spirited romance about soul-awakening second chances, heartbreak, and hopeful beginnings. Views: 67
The II AM Trilogy is an urban fantasy series featuring vampires both good and evil, none of whom sparkle. Dark, violent, and sensual, but buoyed by themes of hope, perseverance, and survival, the books have captured the imaginations of tens of thousands of readers around the world. Now, for your convenience, they're available together in a single eBook. This collection includes The Blood That Bonds (2009), Blood Hunt (2011), and The Children of the Sun (2012) and tells the complete tale of Two Majors, a brash and impulsive young woman trapped in the grip of addiction who finds herself drawn into a world she never knew existed and must struggle to survive the many dangers she faces. From darkly scheming ancients, to ruthless upstarts, to violent cults of vampire hunters, Two must face enemy after enemy if she is to reach at last the peace and comfort she has sought all her life. Highly rated and reviewed across the internet, The II AM Trilogy has drawn in fans with its highly compelling cast, and its signature blend of action, romance, suspense, and humor. Fans of vampire novels like Twilight and the True Blood series who are looking for an interesting and adult spin on the genre will not be disappointed. This collection also includes, contained within The Children of the Sun, the novella "Amun Sa and the Girl from the Desert" Praise for The Blood That Bonds "... I really and thoroughly enjoyed this book. The characters, especially the [main character], Two, were vibrant and interesting. Christopher's writing style is active and engaging. I even fell in love with the male lead (yummy and dark - my kinda guy) and other prominent characters in the 'family'." - R. Praise for Blood Hunt "This book was awesome. Totally epic. It was beautifully written, and carefully crafted to demand the reader's whole attention. I got lost in the words, and the emotions the story inspired. It was a roller coaster for me." - K. Praise for The Children of the Sun "The Children of the Sun was absolutely amazing! It's was a brilliant end to a brilliant trilogy and I'm really sad it's over." - L. Views: 67
Young and untested, Farrell struggles to unite those who oppose Neldin, an evermore impossible task. Views: 67
