Iris Greenfeder, ABD (All But Dissertation), feels the “buts” are taking over her life: all but published, all but a professor, all but married. Yet the sudden impulse to write a story about her mother, Katherine Morrissey, leads to a shot at literary success. The piece recounts an eerie Irish fairy tale her mother used to tell her at bedtime—and nestled inside it is the sad story of her death. It captures the attention of her mother’s former literary agent, who is convinced that Katherine wrote one final manuscript before her strange, untimely end in a fire thirty years ago. So Iris goes back to the remote Hotel Equinox in the Catskills, the place where she grew up, to write her mother’s biography and search for the missing manuscript—and there she unravels a haunting mystery, one that holds more secrets than she ever expected. . . . From the Trade Paperback edition.

The Viking King Authun leads his men on a raid against an Anglo-Saxon village. Men and women are killed indiscriminately but Authun demands that no child be touched. He is acting on prophecy. A prophecy that tells him that the Saxons have stolen a child from the Gods. If Authun, in turn, takes the child and raises him as an heir, the child will lead his people to glory. But Authun discovers not one child, but twin baby boys. Ensuring that his faithful warriors, witness to what has happened, die during the raid Authun takes the children and their mother home, back to the witches who live on the troll wall. And he places his destiny in their hands. And so begins a stunning multi-volume fantasy epic that will take a werewolf from his beginnings as the heir to a brutal viking king, down through the ages. It is a journey that will see him hunt for his lost love through centuries and lives, and see the endless battle between the wolf, Odin and Loki - the eternal trickster - spill over into countless bloody conflicts from our history, and over into our lives. This is the myth of the werewolf as it has never been told before and marks the beginning of an extraordinary new fantasy series from Gollancz. A superbly written fantasy epic that spans hundreds of years of our history to bring Norse legends and the myth of the werewolf to blood-curdling life.

Atta Olivia Clemens had received St. Germain's darkest gift. Would his love save her from the True Death? "A skillful blend of history and fiction, given added spice by the fact that its heroine happens to be a 500-year-old vampire".--Library Journal.

Will Scarlet, right-hand man to Darkyn leader Robin of Locksley, has been charged with an impossible task: He must regain control of his lord-s stronghold, which has been invaded by vicious Darkyn renegades, without harming any captives or attracting the attention of the Brethren, the Kyn-s mortal enemies. Things only get worse when Will learns that Reese Carmichael, the mortal woman he loves, is one of the hostages. - Reese was sent by her father, a former Brethren inquisitor, to infiltrate Rosethorn, retrieve an ancient vial containing the cause of a medieval plague, and prevent Armageddon from being accidentally unleashed upon the mortal world. Seducing and falling in love with Will Scarlet was never part of the plan, but Reese has no choice other than to use him and the siege of Rosethorn to complete her mission. If she does, she knows he will never forgive her-but if she doesn-t, millions of innocent lives will be lost. - As Kyn allies Jayr, Byrne, and Lucan arrive to provide Will with reinforcements, Reese-s true identity and motives are revealed. - Torn between love and loyalty, Will and Reese uncover one last secret from the past that may help them win the final battle-if it doesn-t destroy them first.

To know Puss, Junior once is to love him forever! That's the way everyone feels about this adventurous cat who is the son of a very famous father, Puss in Boots. In the Puss in Boots, Jr series of ten books written by David Cory and originally published in 1917-1922, Puss, Junior discovers that he is the son of the illustriious Puss in Boots and he begins a journey across New Mother Goose Land to find his famous father. Along the way, Puss Junior meets characters from children's fiction and nursery rhymes, helps the weak and downtrodden, and learns something about life from everyone he meets. In Books 1 and 2, Puss searches for and finds his father. Books 3 through 10 tell of more adventures afterward and some adventures that were left out of the first two books. In Book 1, Puss discovers his identity and meets Yankee Doodle Dandy, the Queen of Hearts, Mother Goose, Old King Cole, and many other characters. He joins a circus, climbs Jack's beanstalk, and attends a wedding. The original illustrations by Elizabeth Jones Babcock are included in the stories. Nine of these have been enlarged and printed in the back of the book as coloring pages for crayon or colored pencil. Adults using colored pencils can create vintage-looking pictures. The Puss in Boots, Jr books are lovely reminders that simple words can awaken the imaginations of children and adults alike, just as they did one hundred years ago. The original stories have been very slightly edited to change archaic words and references. Reading level is second grade but much younger children will enjoy hearing the stories read to them.

A curse of the moon....A curse of the moon forces Irezlie to kill and survive. The question is; can she stop herself from doing this every month the moon is full? With these dark poems Irezlie slowly finds out the truth of herself and the curse.

The sunshine of a fair Spring morning fell graciously on London town. Out in Piccadilly its heartening warmth seemed to infuse into traffic and pedestrians alike a novel jauntiness, so that bus drivers jested and even the lips of chauffeurs uncurled into not unkindly smiles. Policemen whistled at their posts—clerks, on their way to work; beggars approached the task of trying to persuade perfect strangers to bear the burden of their maintenance with that optimistic vim which makes all the difference. It was one of those happy mornings. At nine o'clock precisely the door of Number Seven Arundell Street, Leicester Square, opened and a young man stepped out.

Sylvie thinks she is happily married, but her husband keeps rocking the boat, by wanting physical intimacy. At the end of his tether, he calls in his aunts to talk to Sylvie. She is returned to her family in disgrace. Unable to bear things, she leaves for the big city. There, she falls for her boss, and things take an unexpected turn.Sylvie thinks she is happily married, but her husband keeps rocking the boat, by wanting physical intimacy. At the end of his tether, he calls in his aunts to talk to Sylvie. She is returned to her family in disgrace. Unable to bear things, she leaves for the big city. There, she falls for her boss, and things take an unexpected turn.Her boss helps her to get a divorce, and then makes a confession to Sylvie. Sylvie is shocked, and delighted by the confession.

An experimental horror story about a group of flatmates who have what they describe as a ghost appearing randomly in their new flat. At the same time, the ghost himself has strange, twisted experiences.(Newly proofread)This book is a futuristic sci-fi adventure filled with action and romance and fully illustrated in Kindle form with over 50 original drawings. The second book "Nomads, The Fallen God" is now available on this site, the third part of the trilogy will be finished soon. A planetary romance set on the savage world of Gorn, an Outer Rim world that is inhabited by genetically altered humans known to the outside worlds as Nomads, possessed with an ability to know where they are at all times they wander the hash wastelands. Constantly at war with other tribes we follow one great tribe called the Almadra, their leader Arn is the eldest of three sons and their King, strong, handsome and endowed with the courage to lead, yet at times unsure of his destiny. Into this world fall two castoffs of other worlds, Andra, a young female soldier whose Homeworld is now gone, and Osh, a strange old man who has lived his life as a Cypher, a programmer of powerful Trolacian computers. Together they try and survive against Shadowmen, Sandjars and the wild beasts that are always around them. But they are rescued by the Almadra and soon Arn and Andra begin a relationship that lead them on a journey through the Burning Time, endless grasslands and the godlike creature that lives beneath their feet. Together they become Moric-Kan, the Twin dragons and lead the armies of the Outlands against the Talsonar, the pyramid people, action, romance and mystery abound from beginning to end. Drawing from the style of Frank Herbert, Edgar Rice Burroughs and Robert E. Howard, it is a fast moving tale of war, love, betrayal, and redemption. if you liked Dune and Conan you'll love this one.

Planet Earth is a mess. Humans have totally trashed the place. The world teeters on the brink and threatens to self-destruct; the entire galaxy is at risk. Enter three oversexed psychics from the quirky New Age village of Sedona, Arizona, who are called to duty by the U.S. State Department. Assignment: Save the human race from the Alien Manifesto — a drastic fix for Earth's problems.Planet Earth is a mess. Humans have totally trashed the place. Mother Nature strikes back, violently. Violent protests, riots, and tribal wars break out everywhere as economies collapse and governments fail. The world teeters on the brink and threatens to self-destruct as global war seems imminent. The really bad news: Earth’s looming ecocide is a danger to a whole quadrant of the Milky Way galaxy. Nebula Jones and Cosmo Kincaid are inter-dimensional travelers sent to Earth by cosmic leaders to prevent a galactic catastrophe. Their solution for Earth’s problems is extreme, but practical. Humanity could be granted a second chance.The deranged leaders of Black Swan Galactic have sabotaged the Internet, destroyed infrastructures worldwide, and brought the desperate people of Earth to their knees. Strung out on the immortality drug EMC-2, these former bankers and politicians plan to live forever and explore the stars.A former part-time psychic becomes the New Age queen Goddess Kali; she morphs into a harpy with unlimited powers to do evil. Kali joins forces with Black Swan Galactic and threatens to trigger a global nuclear war. Three oversexed psychics from the quirky New Age village of Sedona, Arizona — Marty and Leela Powers and their friend Jill, all telepaths — work for the U.S. State Department and are on the case. Their friend Hacker is a programmer who loves women’s feet and writes the algorithm of a lifetime. All are eventually betrayed and become hunted fugitives. The future of Planet Earth? As Nebula Jones says, “Take your best shot.”The ghost of Kurt Vonnegut whispers, “The end of the world was never so hilarious!”

Dominex Pharmaceuticals must get their new drug on the market, or the company will go under. Pay offs for quick approvals won’t work this time – the new gatekeeper at the FDA plays by the book. To maneuver around this new obstacle, the company orchestrates a creatively deceptive plan, using 500 study volunteers towards a deadly result. Silent Epidemic reveals the worlds best kept secret.Dominex Pharmaceuticals must get their new drug, Suprame, a generic for a popularly prescribed sedative on the market, or the company will go under. As time is of the essence, and the FDA will not be bought, the company is forced to conduct one last research study. They must prove through 500 study volunteers that the drug can be terminated at any time without severe side effects. But how will they achieve this when the volunteers all begin to drop like flies? And the volunteers are not the only obstacle, as Dominex finds it has some surprising adversaries.Carol Freeman discovers her medication prison after innocently becoming part of the drug company’s deceptive plan. As she works through her devastating reality, she uncovers the horrible truth about sedatives and one pharmaceutical company that will stop at nothing to get their new drug on the market, Carol, along with 499 other volunteers, like it or not, are in for the most frightening ride of their lives.Silent Epidemic, inspired by too many true stories, takes the reader on a wild journey. At the end of this adventure you will know the truth about the world’s best kept secret.

What seems to be a cyber attack reveals to be more complicated as Mike's investigation takes him deeper into the mystery behind the cryptic message displayed in electronic devices all over the world.For ten minutes, electronic devices all over the world transmit the same, prophetic message. Mike Connoly wakes up to disturbing images of man-made disasters and words of doom. The end is nigh, his phone blares at him. The end is nigh. What seems to be a cyber attack soon will reveal to be more complicated as Mike's investigation takes him deeper into the mystery behind the cryptic message. He will have to realize that this simple message may have some truth to it.

The prophecy says a bird will rise up and rule the nonhumans, and everyone thinks Avery Clavens is that bird, but what if she isn’t? While preparing for the battle against Malphas and his forces, Avery has some moments of doubt. She knows it isn’t the best time to contemplate whether she’s been led astray, but with lives on the line, there really is no time like the present.The prophecy says a bird will rise up and rule the nonhumans, and everyone thinks Avery Clavens is that bird, but what if she isn’t? While preparing for the battle against Malphas and his forces, Avery has some moments of doubt. She knows it isn’t the best time to contemplate whether she’s been led astray, but with lives on the line, there really is no time like the present.Avery isn’t the only one trying to figure out if she’s really the focus of the prophecy. The other side has information that will change the way Avery sees someone who claims to be a friend. With all the other surprises Avery’s dealt with, one more on the pile is barely enough to faze her.The big question in Avery’s world is whether she’ll be able to keep the vision of her brother dying from coming true. Saving the world and her brother is something that is all in a day’s work, but whether that’s Avery’s job or someone else’s is still to be determined.

Art has always been Blake McGrath’s life. Scarred by tragedy, he’s hiding from the world on a lonely beach, struggling with loss and bitter regrets. Connie is a disillusioned art dealer with troubled relationship issues of her own. Through her sudden mysterious appearance, Blake once again returns to the craft he has mastered to prove to himself that there is hope, that redemption is possible… and that love can last.

Come, have a seat…Meet Ms. May and Ms. Joyce Anderson two loveable, spunky residents of the Crossroads Nursing Home as they sit together for afternoon tea. But keep your wits about you, there’s more to this place than meets the eye.“Tea Time” is a Saki Short Story and to say any more would give too much away, but one thing’s for certain, this is a tea party you will never forget.Come, have a seat…Meet Ms. May and Ms. Joyce Anderson two loveable, spunky residents of the Crossroads Nursing Home as they sit together for afternoon tea. But keep your wits about you, there’s more to this place than meets the eye.“Tea Time” is a Saki Short Story and to say any more would give too much away, but one thing’s for certain, this is a tea party you will never forget.*Disturbing subject matter. Not overly graphic but weak stomachs be advised!

Amaal is on her way to Beijing when the air stewardess informs them that their plane has lost contact with ground control. Is it their plane that disappeared or is it the world outside that's vanished? Are you ready for the flight of your life?Deanna never really expects much from her life, you know the normal high school stuff, drama, breakups, ect. but when she starts to change in strange ways she might find out that even shes not who she thought she was. She has some major decisions to make if shes not careful she could end up dead. she has to know who to trust because in a world of secrets its like glamour was placed over your eyes, so you see what you want to.

It's Christmas! The Reeds have big plans for Christmas and they hope you'll come and join them for their special day.

Mathew Tenoch Harrison (Matty to his friends) a student at UMass Amherst,finds himself in the postion to be "Humanity's Last Hope".The old cowboy sat in his chair on the porch of the new cabin. He watched the rim of the desert. How many more days would there be? He knew this was his last hurrah.The hired hand didn't understand, but it didn't matter anymore. It was almost over.Today...thought the old man, it has to be today, I feel it in my bones.He sat on the porch and looked at the sky: the hired hand told him there would be no ride today, bad weather coming.As he watched, the clouds were bizarre, all piled up, shouldering one another for the best place, the big ones black and lowering. The pink air thick but so clear, you could almost see tomorrow."My gawd!" the old man cried as he gazed at the sky, "it's the end of the world!"He wanted to sit on the porch and watch but the hired hand hustled him inside the cabin. The rain turned to hail the size of golf balls. So big they could kill a new born calf.The storm finally passed and the sun came out. The old man, the hired hand and the Indian housekeeper went out and sat on the porch and looked at the fresh new world.The edge of the desert grew hazy; the cloud of dust on the horizon grew bigger. "There they are," shouted the old cowboy, "here they come!"The water crazed herd of range cattle drove for the bloated arroyo, the smell of water making them mad. The bawling cattle elbowing and pushing their way passed the porch. They stamped and bellowed and the dust filled the old man's nostrils and he thought it the sweetest smell.Life coursed through his old bones and he stood and swung his old Stetson in the air and whooped and swore, pleasure flowed through him, and he was young again.But soon they were gone.The old man sat down heavily, age settled back on his shoulders, "I'll finish tomorrow, Ramona," he said to the old Indian housekeeper, "it'll be O.K.".The hired hand watched with foreboding, what will be finished tomorrow?

A Ranger comes to Earth looking for a missing resaercher and experiences severe culture shock. Earthlings are strange and deadly folk...In the depths of winter, Emery is digging. Two months after the conclusion of Mutt, he is building an underground highway into the walled city of Rittenhouse to smuggle food and medicine to those living in the wasteland outside. When the gateman Green comes to him with news of a secret shipment and plans to intercept it, Emery sees a chance at redemption for his past failings. But as the search pulls him into a broadening web of conspiracy, his closest friends worry he is in too deep, determined find the shipment--or lose everything.