Edward Stratemeyer was a 20th century writer best known for making kids books. He was also an acclaimed publisher who produced over 1,000 books.

Emily Sarah Holt (1836-1893) was a British novelist most famous for her historical novels. Many of her books contained Protestant themes.

On the morning of April 2, 1778, three boys, the eldest of whom was not more than sixteen years of age and the youngest hardly a year his junior, were standing on that side of the town-house nearest the pillory, in the city of Philadelphia.They were not engaged in sportive conversation, nor occupied with schemes for pleasure, as is usually the case with boys of such age; but wore a graver look than seemed suitable to youth under ordinary circumstances.These boys were witnessing and taking part in events decidedly startling—events well calculated to impress themselves upon the minds even of children.It is hardly necessary, because such fact is familiar to all Americans, to say that on the 26th of September, 1777, General Howe took possession of the city of Philadelphia, and it was yet occupied by the British forces on this 2d day of April, 1778.The past winter had been one of gayety for the wealthy Tory inhabitants of the city, since the English officers were pleased to spend their time in every form of revelry, and ever ready to accept the more than generous hospitality which was extended by such of the citizens as were desirous of remaining under British rule.The officers of the army indulged to the utmost their love for luxury and ease while serving in the command of the indolent Howe, and the privates had so far followed the example set by their superiors that the king's troops had become more demoralized by this winter of idleness than could have been possible under almost any other circumstances.So great was this demoralization that Benjamin Franklin was able to say with truth, when taunted with the fact that the enemy had captured the city:"General Howe has not taken Philadelphia; Philadelphia has taken General Howe."It was at about the time of which this story treats that the British government decided to give command of the forces under General Howe to Sir Henry Clinton, and those of the population loyal to the cause of freedom were considerably exercised in mind as to how this change of officers might effect them.

London was in commotion. On a certain afternoon in the early part of the year 1797, vast numbers of persons of all ranks of society, wealthy merchants, sober shopkeepers, eager barristers, country squires, men of pleasure, dandies, and beaus, and many others of even more doubtful position, might have been seen hurrying up through lanes and alleys towards the chief centre of British commerce—the Bank of England, that mighty heart, in and out of which the golden stream flows to and fro along its numberless arteries. Numerous carriages, also, some with coronets on their panels, and powdered footmen behind, rolled up from Cheapside. Among their occupants were ministers of state, foreign ambassadors, earls and barons of the realm, members of parliament, wealthy country gentlemen, and other persons of distinction. While in not a few were widows and spinster ladies, dowager duchesses and maids of honour, and other dames with money in the funds. On the countenances of the larger portion of the moving throng might be traced a word of uncomfortable import—“Panic.” It was an eventful period. Seldom during that or

Albert Payson Terhune (December 21, 1872 – February 18, 1942) was an American author, dog breeder, and journalist. The public knows him best for his novels relating the adventures of his beloved collies and as a breeder of collies at his Sunnybank Kennels, the lines of which still exist in today's Rough Collies.

It may be short, but you will enjoy it.This story surrounds three particular women who are focused on reaching their goals

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

America has always had a fascination with the Wild West, and schoolchildren grow up learning about famous Westerners like Wyatt Earp, Buffalo Bill, Wild Bill Hicock, as well as the infamous shootout at O.K. Corral. Pioneering and cowboys and Indians have been just as popular in Hollywood, with Westerners helping turn John Wayne and Clint Eastwood into legends on the silver screen. HBO’s Deadwood, about the historical 19th century mining town on the frontier was popular last decade.Not surprisingly, a lot has been written about the West, and one of the best known writers about the West in the 19th century was Francis Bret Harte (1836-1902), who wrote poetry and short stories during his literary career. Harte was on the West Coast by the 1860s, placing himself in perfect position to document and depict frontier life. 

An anthology of horror, science fiction and fantasy short stories, some dark and some light but all challenging the bounds of your imagination. You will begin with an experiment in nano-biotechnology gone very wrong, end with an alternate reality on Olde Aearth, and in between experience everything from dragons and wizards to a hurricane and misadventures in space!Can you imagine what your world might be like, One Minute After? A blurring of reality that transcends rational bounds; where every frame of reference has been turned on its head, and visuals are but fleeting reflections in a hall of mirrors?Venture, then, if you dare, into this anthology of horror, science fiction and fantasy; some dark and some light, but all a challenge to your imagination. We will begin with an experiment in nano-biotechnology gone very wrong, and, if you do not perish in transit, end in a desperate alternate reality on Olde Aearth; emerging with a glimmer of hope ~ justified or not. In between, in those shadowy alcoves and interstitial chambers throughout, you might experience dragons, wizards, hurricanes, or even misadventures in space.As a caveat, there can be no assurance as to what anyone will encounter, One Minute After. The journey elicits a different experience for each, and not everyone returns whole, or at all.That said, all are welcome to transcend this unique dimension of faux reality. It could never, after all, thrive as a shell devoid of fear, and to feed that hunger there must be voyeurs within. And so if you are feeling contradictory, adventurous, or just plain foolhardy, please hasten to cross the threshold into the altered timescape of 24:01. Simply pay no mind to the frantic, leaping shadows within, the basso chortle emanating from the darkness close-by, or the clack of the latch falling shut behind...

Surrounded by greed and treachery, Rachel Chandler feels completely alone in the world - until her brother, who's been missing for fifteen years, is spotted in Hawaii. Rachel will stop at nothing to find him. But when she arrives at her brother's cottage, she encounters a stranger. A man haunted by his past. A man looking to use Rachel for his own purposes. A man Rachel wants as she's never wanted another.…

Relive Edgar Rice Burroughs' classics adventure tale in this handsome representation featuring illustrations by Michael Kaluta. A reveared illustration powerhouse, Kaluta's unmistakable style presents John Carter's "Barsoom" experiences like you've never seen before. A must have for Burroughs and Kaluta fans

Named for heaven, the kingdom of Elessia once served as a beacon to the world. Now its name has become a byword for decadence. When Lord Prince Marcus de Pilars hears the beginnings of a vast conspiracy from the lips of his dying mother, he sets out to uncover the motives lurking behind the war his father waged. Soon, the vanquished nation of Kydona will rise to settle a generation-old score.Named for heaven, the kingdom of Elessia once served as a beacon to the world. Now its name has become a byword for decadence. When Lord Prince Marcus de Pilars hears the beginnings of a vast conspiracy from the lips of his dying mother, he sets out to uncover the motives lurking behind the war his father waged. With the help of Kaelyn Beauvais--a sharp-tongued courtesan nursing a long-hidden desire--and Vernon de Gauthier--a near-disturbingly prolific womanizer with a weakness for apples--Marcus slowly unearths the truth: his country lies on the brink of collapse. And soon, the vanquished nation of Kydona will rise to settle a generation-old score.In Elessia’s debauched court, the threat goes unheeded. Marcus’s romances bloom and just as quickly wither. Blood is shed, lives extinguished. It matters little. Quarrel and murder, lust and love, right and wrong—the lines that separate these are hopelessly blurred in the throes of court intrigue. And the difference between each rests on a knife edge so sharp that even a hero cannot tell them apart.Kydona is the first installment in its series. The story continues in Kydona: From Ashes.

Nine Women. Nine Stories. And nothing ordinary about them. From the slightly askew mind of Regan Wolfrom comes this collection of hilariously dark tales of love, death, and horrible timing.Nine Women. Nine Stories. And nothing ordinary about them. From the slightly askew mind of Regan Wolfrom comes this collection of hilariously dark tales of love, death, and horrible timing.Heather SmythePretty. Shy. About as lapsed as a Catholic can get.Heather's trapped in the a cult of killer succubi with a taste for East Hollywood douches.("High Times at the Sixth Annual Succubus Sisters Garage and Bake Sale")Amanda HackensackSomewhat tall. Can't dunk. Never knew her father.Amanda wakes up in a world of voodoo and zombies that she knows shouldn't exist.("The Zombification of Amanda Hackensack")Marguerite FrunkelLonely. Awkward. Painfully ginger.Marguerite finds two strange little gnomes who show her just what she's been missing.("Gnome on Girl on Gnome: A Love Story")Laura DanielsPolitical outsider. Maverick. Avowed crazy cat lady.Laura learns the sinister truth behind her unexpected electoral success.("The Siamese Candidate")Stephanie MunroHard working. Hard drinking. Hard to please.Stephanie comes to regret taking a trip on the edge of the world with people she knows she shouldn't trust.("The Raven's Head Dagger and the Custom of the Seas")Marie-Claire GrimsonPink hair. Pretty smile. Like to eat people.Marie-Claire may soon discover that meat is murder no matter how you slice it.("Vegans Are F**king Delicious")Maddy McKayA little lonely. A little self-conscious. Starving to death.Maddy's trying to slim down to starving model size, but her little housemates don't seem all that supportive.("Maddy McKay and the Elves in Her House")Vanessa DervoeSoftball legend. Proud Yooper. Breathes underwater.Vanessa's strange gift has gotten her nowhere in life, stuck in a sad amusement park and surrounded by death.("The Ocean Goddess and The Home Run Queen")Kara HerminMysterious. Troubled. Loads of fun at parties.Kara's lived a long and dangerous life, and may be forced to live it all over again.("Born Again at Granny's Cave")

Blaire Hayes enjoys a quiet life, spending her days as a CNA at the local nursing home and nights studying for exams. Jason Bryant created a nice life away from his hometown, putting distance between himself and the suffocating sadness of his father’s death. Together the two learn there are moments in life that hold within them all the power to break you...Blaire Hayes enjoys a quiet life, spending her days as a CNA at the local nursing home and nights studying for exams. She prefers things to be as uncomplicated as possible—but when her friends drag her to a party and she bumps into her high school crush, the path of Blaire’s life veers in an entirely different direction than what she had planned for herself. Jason Bryant created a nice life away from his hometown, putting distance between himself and the suffocating sadness of his father’s death. But when he finds out his grandfather’s health is deteriorating, he decides he must return home. Partying was not on his agenda while in town, but it’s how he bumps into Blaire Hayes—the girl he’d always thought of in high school as an unobtainable pass. Together the two learn there are moments in life that hold within them all the power to break you...*New Adult Contemporary Romance, Standalone*

A fairly short story. About love.Young Danny and his friend, Jake, love everyting about Halloween - and are regular 'Trick or Treaters'. On their way home after a particularly good Halloween night, full of candy and chocolate, they simply had to stop off and visit Blacklow Cemetery. The huge, circular mausoleum, with its imposing high wall and the strange old tree at its centre was the focus of a bet. Would Danny have the courage to scale the wall and climb up on top, to look down at the mysterious interior of this communal grave? You bet! And what's more, he would win ten pounds from his best friend, Jake, for taking the dare!But when Danny loses his balance and falls inside, suddenly it's not so much fun any more.As Jake runs for help, and Danny's spinning senses start to clear, he realises he is not alone inside the circular tomb. He has a companion, the strange and shadowy Mr Fraxinus; a man who seems to enjoy Halloween just as much as Danny and Jake. A man who likes to pass the time telling stories of a distinctly spooky nature...And with each story told, Danny's sense of very real terror begins to increase.A collection of linked short and scary stories, from master macabre-story teller, John Clewarth - author of The People's Book Prize 2013 finalist, Firestorm Rising, and the newly released, Demons in the Dark.Be sure to read these tales with the lights on - and keep telling yourself: 'They're only stories.... They're only stories...'Now. Are you brave enough to step inside Blacklow Cemetery, on Halloween?Go on, I dare you...

A lot has been written about this Man, but his true story remains unknown. And hardly anyone even wonders what Yeshua was like as a boy. How did he grow up to become the person who changed the world?This story is the prologue for the coming sci-fi novel Everyone's Blood is Red.The Baxters seemed the idyllic couple; almost love at first sight. Certainly there was a strong attraction that both passed on to just having the right chemistry. But soon after the honeymoon, things began to unravel...so much so that they now stood before a Judge after their third 'domestic dispute' intervention by local police. Yet, neither could recall what any of the arguments were about. In another time, they might be considered demon possessed. In modern time, they were remanded to court-ordered psychological evaluation. Hypnosis became the tool that unlocked crimes from a past life whose devastating effects continued to be felt over a hundred years later.

A serial killer who uses self-help motivational books to become a better murderer. The brutal death of a glamorous self-made millionairess. And an ageing, technophobic investigative journalist April Lavender with her young side-kick Connor Presley determined to crack the case – even if it kills them.Osiris Vance is a killer with standards. Addicted to motivational books by self-help gurus, he refines his technique with each slaying, aiming to fulfil his ambition to become the greatest ever serial killer. Why be ordinary? The brutal murder of glamorous self-made millionaire Selina Seth leaves her husband the prime suspect. But ageing, technophobic investigative journalist April Lavender and her young side-kick Connor Presley think otherwise. They soon unravel a web of ruthless ambition and a string of adulterous affairs. Trying to stay ahead of the press pack, they have to contend with a detective with issues, a vengeful gangster, a perfectionist serial killer and a newspaper regime setting them up to fail. April believes they can find her real killer - if they are given the time.

"With subtle humor and a charming regional voice, James Rhodes cleverly crafts a story of vengeance, mystery and witchcraft. Deftly weaving the ordinary and supernatural Rhodes leads readers along a path strewn with dreary workaday details offset by exciting glimpses of an otherworld that threatens to destroy the safety of the mundane."Kirsten Imani Kasai, Del Rey Books.Gary Turlough is falling deeper into his post-graduate slump as each day goes by. He is in a dead-end job with no prospects and, following a slight indiscretion with a local goth, his girlfriend is one more mistake away from heading back to New Zealand. Life in the small village of Hettford would be tough enough without the spirits of two 18th Century witches plotting to kill his only two friends.Milton and Dan are the real ale drinking hill-walkers of witch hunting: Nobody may believe them, nobody may reward them and they might not ever accomplish very much but nonetheless they remain devoted to their cause. With a slick sitcom format this novel is a must have for fans of paranormal comedy.