Adventure / action fiction
Creative Texts Publishers, LLC Bandolero A Howard Hopkins Western Adventure 2
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Astra Publishing House Tarma and Kethry
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Astra Publishing House Otherland City of Golden Shadow 1
Book SynopsisNow in trade paperback, the first book in the classic cyberpunk fantasy series “Tad Williams is the brightest and best of the fantasists.” ―Neil Gaiman, author of American Gods Otherland. Surrounded by secrecy, it is home to the wildest dreams and darkest nightmares. Incredible amounts of money have been lavished on it. The best minds of two generations have labored to build it. And somehow, bit by bit, it is claiming the Earth's most valuable resource—its children.Only a few have become aware of the danger. Fewer still are willing or able to take up the challenge of this perilous and seductive realm. But every age has its heroes, and unusual times call for unusual champions:Renie Sulaweyo, a teacher and the backbone of her family, proud of her African heritage, has fought all her life simply to get by. She has never wanted to be a hero. But when her young brother is struck down by a bizarre and myTrade ReviewPraise for the Otherland series:“Tad Williams is the brightest and best of the fantasists working in what is so often, and so inaccurately, described as ‘the tradition of J.R.R. Tolkien’.” ―Neil Gaiman, author of American Gods“Irresistible characters, challenging ideas, an intricate, and startlingly possible plot―everything any reader of SF or fantasy could ask for in a novel, with gorgeous writing besides. A dazzling book.” ―Melanie Rawn, author of Dragon Prince“This brilliantly crafted book delivers even more than its title promises: not one other land but many come to life here, each engrossing, glittering, and dangerous. In this intricate geography of the mind Williams tells a cracking good story, but even as the suspense builds, you come to realize that you’re seeing a strangely familiar world―ours as it might come to be. Otherland is one of the best works of science fiction I’ve ever read.” ―Katharine Kerr, author of the Dragon Mage series“On an epic scale, and most impressive of all (1996’s SF novels), is Otherland, a big colorful novel full of real-world conspiracy and virtual reality wonders, with characters worth caring about.” ―Locus“Otherland has sparked a phenomenon, drawing even fans who don’t normally read science fiction with a mix of futurism, fantasy, and social criticism.” ―Metro Santa Cruz“A wonderful mixture of visual imagery and movement…once again Tad Williams paints us a picture so vivid and real that it becomes three dimensional. Highly recommended…” ―Absolute Magnitude“Tad Williams proves himself as adept at writing science fiction as he is at writing fantasy. Best of all, however, are Williams’s well-drawn sympathetic characters.” ―Publishers Weekly“The ultimate virtual-reality saga, borrowing motifs from cyberpunk, mythology, and world history.” ―San Francisco Chronicle
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Kensington Publishing Die with the Outlaws Matt JensenLast Mountain Man
Book SynopsisThe 11th book in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling series--a spinoff of William W. Johnstone's Mountain Man and Preacher series--featuring the legendary Matt Jensen, a man with survival and justice in his blood.On the lawless frontiers of the American West, there is one rule every outlaw should remember: Never cross a mountain man like Matt Jensen. Not if you want to keep breathing. No gun. No horse. No water or food. And worse yet: No idea how he ended up in the middle of a desert with a bullet in his leg and a bump on his head. That's the sorry situation Matt Jensen wakes up to--dazed and confused--until he slowly pieces together what happened. The last thing he remembers: He agreed to help out a friend of Duff MacCallister's. A pretty lady and her husband at a horse ranch. He also recalls their cross-country trip through hell to deliver the horses safely to market. That's when the outlaws showed up. That's when the shooting began. That's when everyt
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Kensington Publishing Last Stage to Hell Junction
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Kensington Publishing Killer Take All Duff Maccallister Western 10
Book SynopsisJohnstone Country. A Home Worth Fighting For. Scotsman-turned-cowboy Duff MacCallister traveled far and worked hard to start a new life in America. And anyone who tries to mess with his dream is in for some serious Highland justice . . . KILLER TAKE ALL The cattle town of Chugwater may not look like much to outsiders. But for Duff MacCallister and the determined settlers who’ve staked their futures here, it’s a land of opportunity. That’s why the whole town is fired up by the latest news. Young railroad developer Jacob Freemantle wants to run a rail line through Chugwater, making it easier to transport cattle. Everyone is on board with the plan—at first. Duff begins to suspect that Freemantle is only after the most valuable land, and he’s using strongarm tactics to force reluctant ranchers to sell. Things only get worse when Freemantle’s hired guns show up—and the viol
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Kensington Publishing Too Soon to Die The Jensen Brand 2
Book SynopsisJohnstone Country. Stay awhile. With their acclaimed novels of the Jensen family, bestselling authors William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone have captured the pioneering spirit of America itself. Now a new generation of Jensens prepares to take the reins—and live the dream their ancestors fought for . . . A JENSEN CELEBRATION. A JENSEN RECKONING. There’s nothing like a wedding to bring families together. And there’s no place like the Sugarloaf Ranch to throw a foot-stomping hoedown—even if it turns into a gun-blazing showdown. Smoke and Sally Jensen are delighted that their son Louis is marrying the lovely widow he met during a perilous stagecoach journey through the Donner Pass. The whole family welcomes the bride and her young son with open arms. In fact, everyone is invited to the party—even the handsome stranger who rescued Louis’s twin sister Denise from a runaway mustang. Who is this m
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Kensington Publishing Hill of Beans Chuckwagon Trail Western 3
Book SynopsisJohnstone Country. Come and Get It. Mac is back. Framed for a murder he didn’t commit, Dewey “Mac” Mckenzie is a wanted man who ends up on a cattle drive heading west—as a chuckwagon cook. Though he’s never even boiled an egg, Mckenzie has a natural gift for cobbling together good trail drive grub. Now, with two trail drives under his belt, Mckenzie has proven to be more than a good chuckwagon cook. He’s good at serving up justice, too—with a side of hot lead . . . A HILL OF BEANS Mac Mckenzie has enough problems on his plate. He’s got bounty hunters on his tail, no one on his side, and no place to hide. Just when he thinks it can’t get any worse, he hears the rumbling of a cattle stampede—heading straight for his camp. Mac’s got two choices: Get trampled like a weed or saddle up and help get the herd under control. At first, the traildrivers ain’t too p
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Kensington Publishing Bad Apple
Book SynopsisMany men fought—and many men died—in the Texas Revolution of 1836. This is the story of John Apple. A man who not only fought in the battle of the Alamo, he lived to avenge it . . . THE ROAD TO THE ALAMO John Apple is a simple man. A gardener and preacher who lives a quiet life in Ohio. Then a broken heart sends him south. A chance encounter with a very drunk Jim Bowie leads him to join the Texian Army. And the struggle for independence from the brutalities of Mexican President Santa Ana teaches Apple a valuable new skill: Killing. Working with Bowie, Sam Houston, Stephen Austin and their ragtag army, Apple becomes a secret courier and bloody advocate for the cause. As a calling card, he plants apple seeds in the chests of every soldier he slays—and sparks fear in the hearts of Santa Ana’s men. But nothing could prepare him for the fate that awaited them at the Alamo Mission. Nothing could save his brothers in
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Kensington Publishing Firestick
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Kensington Publishing The Dark Sunrise Sheriff Aaron Mackey Western 4
Book SynopsisThe sun has finally set on the violent hellstorm that fell on Dover Station, Montana, like a scourge. But when disaster returns, it falls to a lawman armed with a fistful of vengeance to make things right once more . . .
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Kensington Publishing Blind Dog Canyon
Book SynopsisTwo-time Spur Award winner Brett Cogburn revives the true grit and glory of the Old West with a hero as glorious as the author’s real-life ancestor Rooster Cogburn — master gunman Newt “Widowmaker” Jones. But when the Widowmaker agrees to guard a mountain of silver against an outlaw out for revenge and a cold-blooded hired gun, has he signed his own death warrant?They call him “The Cutter”… Famous for his fancy bowler hat, striped shirts, and double-holstered revolvers, Kirby Cutter is no ordinary gun-for-hire. He’s a cold-blooded professional. The best of the best—and the deadliest of the deadly. Which is why one of the nation’s biggest silver companies hired him. His latest job: To locate a silver claim in the Colorado mountains—and eliminate the competition. His biggest obstacle: The silver is guarded by Newt “The Widowmaker” Jones, a legend in his
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Kensington Publishing Dark Night in Big Rock
Book SynopsisWith their acclaimed novels of the Jensen family, bestselling authors William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone have captured the pioneering spirit of America itself. Now in the fifth chapter of The Jensen Brand, the long-awaited return of Smoke Jensen’s son ignites a powderkeg of problems for the town of Big Rock, Colorado. This time, it’s personal—and definitely fatal… DARK NIGHT IN BIG ROCK Smoke Jensen is mighty proud of his son Louis for finishing law school. But he can’t help being a little disappointed that Louis isn’t returning to the Sugarloaf Ranch. Instead, he’s setting up his own law practice in nearby Big Rock—a career choice that turns out to be every bit as dangerous as fending off cattle rustlers. The boy’s first case lands him smack in the middle of a heated dispute between two riled-up ranchers over water rights. If Louis can’t settle them down, the whole th
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Kensington The Lonesome Gun
Book SynopsisFrom the Greatest Western Writers of the 21st Century, William W. Johnstone and J.A. Johnstone, the 7th blazing adventure featuring legendary gunslinger Perley Gates, a new hero in the Old West who’s as honest and good as his heavenly name. Perley always fights on the side of the angels. But in the East Texas county of Angelina, the war is half over—and the devils are winning . . .Perley’s elder brother, Rubin, who manages the Triple-G Ranch decides to try breeding some Hereford cattle with the ranch’s longhorns. He asks Perley to deliver the contract for the Herefords, a simple task. But nothing ever remains simple when Perley is involved. And for the reluctant fast gun, it means a nightmare journey through hell itself . . .The trouble starts when Perley and his sidekick, Possum, meet some damsels in distress—a lovely group of saloon girls with a broken wagon wheel. Being a good Samaritan, Perley feels honor-bound to help the
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Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Call of the Wild
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Rymour Books The Way of the Cuillin
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Headline Publishing Group The Best of Everything
Book Synopsis From the author of My Name is Leon comes an unforgettable story of found family and the love that steals into our lives... in spite of our best laid plans.''Tender. Beautifully judged'' Guardian ''I read this in a sitting, revelling in every word-perfect sentence'' (reader review) ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''De Waal takes an ordinary life and renders it extraordinary'' Monica Ali ''A beautiful and important story about kindness that will break your heart, then make it sing'' (reader review) ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ''Wonderful. De Waal writes brilliantly about forgiveness'' Clare Chambers ''A profoundly compassionate novel of devastating power'' Bernardine Evaristo Paulette''s the kind of woman who likes the future all mapped out: the wedding to Denton, the Caribbean honeymoon, the gingham quilt on the baby''s crib. Until one morning Garfield, Denton''s friend, arrives at her door with the news that Denton won''t be coming around any more, that there won''t be time for her to say goodbye. Somehow Garfield finds his way into her bed, and sooner than anyone can believe there is a baby, and suddenly giving Bird, her son, the best of everything is what gives Paulette''s life meaning. So why is it another little boy, Nellie, who keeps Paulette awake at night? Nellie who is being raised a few streets away, with no sign of a mum. Surely Paulette is the last person who should be getting tangled up in any of that?A tender celebration of kindness and its power to change lives, The Best of Everything is one of the most beautiful and uplifting novels you''ll read this year.
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Thomas Dunne Books Red Star Burning A Thriller Charlie Muffin
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Hodder & Stoughton The Inkwell Chronicles
Book SynopsisImmerse yourself in this fast-paced middle-grade fantasy about magic ink, a secret society, and a boy who yearns to make his mark.Trade ReviewThis book is beautifully produced and fast-paced and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. The story starts off in a wonderful way, dragging you right into the adventure. * Vicarious Home *A delightfully inventive book that doffs its cap to a couple of famous fantasy writers by inviting them to join in on the adventure! * Bob Hartman *The twins and I just finished this incredible book this week and WOW. It's a fantasy adventure in the ilk of Lewis and Tolkien - and, set in the early 1950s, actually features these characters, along with Dorothy L Sayers. Everett and Bea's dad mysteriously disappears on his way back from a week-long work trip to Scotland. Convinced he's still alive, the pair embark a thrilling and dangerous journey to find him, discovering the magic power of Ink as they go. With Christian allegory galore, a plot which twists and turns, a range of eccentric and endearing characters (as well as the fabulously evil blotters who are set to close down the final Inkwell and thus destroy creativity and beauty forever), this is an all-round great read for 8-12s. Highly recommended. -- Lucy Rycroft * The Hope Filled Family *
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Penguin Books Ltd Out of Time
Book SynopsisWHAT IF THE MAN YOU''RE TRYING TO STOP IS THE ONE WHO''S TRYING TO SAVE THE WORLD?''Provocative, important and very thrilling '' JAMES PATTERSON''A gripping story . . . Klass can weave a tale like few others'' DAVID BALDACCI''Terrific. The plotting is impeccable'' SUNDAY TIMES THRILLER OF THE MONTH''A whale of a ride'' OBSERVER________AN UNSTOPPABLE TERRORIST . . .For months, the FBI have been on the hunt for the ''Green Man''.BUT NOT LIKE ANY THAT''S GONE BEFORE.Each attack he launches targets global threats to the environment.ONLY ONE MAN CAN STOP HIM . . .Tom Smith is an FBI computer programmer, trained in spotting the patterns everyone else would miss. He''s their last chance of stopping the terrorist''s plans . . .BUT SHOULD HE?________''A compelling cat-and-mouse chase'' THE TIMES''A top-notTrade ReviewTerrific. The plotting is impeccable * Sunday Times Thriller of the Month *Out of Time is a provocative, important and very thrilling novel. I loved it. I savoured the pages -- James PattersonA gripping, complex and heart-wrenching story that is as provocative as it is thrilling. Klass can weave a tale like few others -- David BaldacciThe terrific first novel by the prolific screenwriter David Klass . . . The plotting is impeccable * Times *Top-notch thriller * Wall Street Journal *This is a whale of a ride * Observer *Compelling cat-and mouse chase * The Times *Cleverly positions political and environmental issues alongside the need for change . . . completely fluid * Express and Star *Rich in insight, powerfully written, Out of Time by David Klass pits two brilliant foes against one another in a riveting chess game of suspense. One is an eco-extremist who bombs and kills, while the other is a young, unorthodox FBI man who goes rogue in a desperate attempt to stop him. From the first paragraph, you'll know you're in the hands of a master storyteller and embarking on an unforgettable adventure -- Gayle Lynds * New York Times bestselling author of The Assassins *Cleverly positions political and environmental issues alongside the need for change [...] an unpredictable ending * Associated Press *Exciting... The topic is timely, the pacing is pedal-to-the-metal * Publisher's Weekly *
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Orion Publishing Co The Darkest Heart
Book SynopsisThere were times I felt I would always be death's passengerThe superbly gripping thriller from the acclaimed author of RED WINTER and THE CHILD THIEF - perfect for fans of Wilbur SmithTrade Review[A] gripping thriller with real depth of character - SUNDAY TIMES on Red WinterA superbly shivery atmosphere - THE TIMES on Red WinterOnce again Dan Smith has produced a first class historical thriller that will satisfy the most demanding of crime fans, while exploring the consequences of unchecked military might and the persistence of the human spirit. Smith's prose is crisp, his sense of pace flawless and his appreciation of the mundane terrors of warfare nothing short of masterly - CRIMEFICTIONLOVER (blog) on Red WinterShowing the same skills that he exercised in his previous novel, Smith has fashioned a story of page-turning intensity that simultaneously possesses real depth of characterisation - SUNDAY TIMES on Red WinterIt's amazing. Try it today - I can't recommend it enough! - WATERSTONES BOOKSHOP REVIEWS on The Child ThiefA better class of thriller - INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY on Dark HorizonsAtmospheric ... This vivid thriller has echoes of Conrad's HEART OF DARKNESS - BIG ISSUE CYMRU on Dry Season
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Kensington Publishing All I Want from Santa
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Hodder & Stoughton The Kill Zone
Book SynopsisFrom the author of the bestselling Danny Black series and the hit TV show Strikeback.The guys in the Regiment know they face their fiercest enemies when they fight the Taliban. No-one is tougher, more deadly - or more cunning. And if they enter the Taliban''s kill zone, they know just what to expect...When three deadly Stinger missiles go missing in Helmand Province, the Regiment is tasked to retrieve the weapons at all costs. SAS legend Jack Harker has a mission to lead an eight-man team into a suspected Taliban facility. He''s suspicious about what the aims of the mission really are - and it''s about to get noisy.Meanwhile, in Belfast, Siobhan Byrne, a highly trained surveillance operative, is infiltrating the drug crew of a former IRA commander. But are her motives professional or personal? Even she doesn''t know any more.Neither Jack nor Siobhan can guess just how closely linked their operations are about to become, or just what''s at stake. But aTrade ReviewA shockingly authentic tale to keep your adrenalin pumping as fast as the blood on the pages. * Sun *A shockingly authentic tale to keep your adrenalin pumping as fast as the blood on the pages. * Sun *Nobody takes you to the action better than Ryan, because he's the real deal, and this muscle-and-bone thriller will have fans' blood pumping. * Evening Standard *
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Hodder & Stoughton Liar Liar
Book Synopsis''She is one of the best'' Harlan Coben, No.1 New York Times bestselling authorA woman jumps to her death. She looks a lot like washed up beauty queen Didi Storm, but her daughter is adamant: that''s not her mother.To solve the mystery of who jumped - and why - Remmi Storm and cop Dani Settler have to go back to the start, to a deal conducted in the Las Vegas desert 22 years ago, which went terribly wrong...A fast-paced thriller for fans for Lisa Gardner and Karen Rose, with Lisa Jackson''s trademark mix of dark secrets and stunning twists.''Shiveringly good suspense!'' Lisa Gardner on You Don''t Want to KnowLisa Jackson is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than seventy-five novels. She has over twenty million copies of her books in print in nineteen languages. She lives with her family and three rambunctious dogs in the Pacific Northwest.mulhollandTrade ReviewShiveringly good suspense! Lisa Jackson ratchets up the tension as one woman's desperate search for her missing son takes her to the very brink of losing her husband, her sanity, her very self. Each chapter will leave you wondering who to trust. The answer: You don't want to know... -- Lisa Gardner on YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOWLisa Jackson shows yet again why she is one of the best...A pure nail biter. -- Harlan Coben on YOU DON'T WANT TO KNOWAbsolutely tension filled...Jackson is on top of her game. -- Suspense Magazine on TELL ME
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Baen Books Pillar of Fire by Night
Book SynopsisBook #7 in the popular Carrera military science fiction series.Carrera's held off his enemies coming by sea from the north, in the process dealing the naval and amphibious forces of the Zhong Empire a stinging defeat. The Zhong won't soon forget the blood-stained waters and the heaped up bodies on the shores of Balboa's Isla Real. Now, though, his adopted country of Balboa is under assault from the east, from the south, from the west, from the air, and from space. The Zhong, smarting from the butchery around the island, have bounced back and forced a lodgment east of the capital. Their lodgment is still a-building but when it is done Carrera can expect several hundred thousand brave and determined Zhong to show up on his barely defended flank. The Taurans, remembering their military roots, have assaulted Balboa from the south, taking half the area of, and cutting, the Transitway that joins Terra Nova
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Kensington Publishing Yule Log Murder
Book SynopsisFresh-baked desserts can warm even the frostiest Christmas in coastal Maine. But there’s little room for holiday cheer when murder is the new seasonal tradition . . . YULE LOG MURDER by LESLIE MEIER Lucy Stone is thrilled to be cast as an extra in a festive period film—until the set becomes a murder scene. Returning to her role as sleuth, Lucy dashes to restore peace to Tinker’s Cove, unwrap a cold-hearted criminal’s MO—and reveal how one ornate Yule log cake could possibly cause so much drama. DEATH BY YULE LOG by LEE HOLLIS Hayley Powell’s holidays aren’t off to a very merry start. Not only has her daughter brought Conner—an infuriatingly perfect new beau—home to Bar Harbor, but a local troublemaker has been found dead with traces of Hayley’s signature Yule log cake on his body. . . . And Conner is the prime murder suspect.
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Kensington Publishing Brightest Star
Book SynopsisPerfect for fans of Debbie Macomber and readers who can’t get enough Hallmark movies, this special Christmas treat will warm your heart just in time for the cozy holiday season. A sparkling new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels is exactly what you need to get in the spirit of the season. Christmas is more than just a celebration for Lauren Montgomery. For generations, it’s been her family’s livelihood. Their Christmas shop, Razzle Dazzle Décor, has seen seasonal fads come and go, but there’s one trend they can’t escape. Online superstores are swallowing their sales, and this Christmas season will need to be their best ever if the store is to stay in business. To help keep the shop afloat, Lauren also has a sideline, writing biographies for business figures. She’s thrilled when her literary agent contacts her with a new proposal—before learning that the subject
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Kensington Publishing Christmas Scarf Murder
Book SynopsisThey’re coziest of wintertime accessories…unless, of course, they become accessories to murder! USA Today bestselling author Carlene O’Connor teams up with Maddie Day and Peggy Ehrhart for a holly jolly Christmas collection of seasonal stories, as their beloved series sleuths each solve cases revolving around handknit Christmas scarves. CHRISTMAS SCARF MURDER by CARLENE O’CONNORWhen grinchy thefts steal the good cheer at a local nursing home, Siobhan O’Sullivan manages to identify one missing item before Kilbane, Ireland’s Christmas tractor parade—a hideous shamrock scarf wrapped around a very dead body. Now, with her holiday farmhouse bash approaching, Siobhan must dash to stop a deadly Secret Santa from gifting another unwanted surprise. SCARFED DOWN by MADDIE DAYIt’s beginning to taste a lot like Christmas at Pans ‘N Pancakes, as twelve days of menu specials d
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Kensington Publishing Irish Coffee Murder
Book SynopsisYou don’t need to be Irish to enjoy St. Patrick’s Day in Maine, where the chilly March weather offers the perfect excuse to curl up with an Irish coffee…But in these St. Patty’s-themed novellas by fan-favorite cozy mystery authors Leslie Meier, Lee Hollis, and Barbara Ross, someone may have spiked this year’s brew with murder!IRISH COFFEE MURDER by LESLIE MEIERPart-time reporter Lucy Stone is writing a piece for the Courier about four Irish step dancing students from Tinker’s Cove on the cusp of making it big. But the story becomes headline news for all the wrong reasons when one girl’s mother is found dead in her bathtub. Did a stage mom take rivalry too far, or is some other motive at play? DEATH OF AN IRISH COFFEE DRINKER by LEE HOLLISAs owner of Bar Harbor’s hottest new restaurant, Hayley Powell offers to cater the after-party for popular comedian Jefferson O’Keefe, who’s playing
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Createspace Independent Publishing Platform I Want The World
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Amazon Publishing Takeoff
Book SynopsisHigh-octane action, celebrity glamour, and endless possibilities for danger meet in this fast-paced debut for fans of John Sandford and Lee Child. Still reeling from a devastating personal tragedy, air marshal turned investigator Seth Walker embarks on his first case. All he has to do is accompany female pop star Max Magic to Los Angeles and deliver her to the FBI. But when their routine flight ends in a hail of gunfire at LAX, Walker has no choice but to take the frightened diva on the run. After a second attack leaves him battered and bloody, Walker realizes he cannot trust the FBI. To keep his client alive, he must use a patchwork of trusted aviation contacts to get her home to Austin, where the key suspects await. But as they race to stay one step ahead of their deadly pursuers, the biggest danger of all may be what they’re heading toward—the dark secrets that Max herself has been keeping…Trade Review“Joseph Reid is a blazing new talent in the action-thriller arena. Takeoff does exactly that from page one, and it doesn’t land until the end. You’ll be breathless!” —Raymond Benson, bestselling author of 007, The Black Stiletto, and In the Hush of the Night “Joseph Reid’s novel Takeoff is aptly named. This fast-paced novel takes off with a bang, and only gains speed from there. Reid’s protagonist, federal air marshal Seth Walker, is much more than a sky cowboy. When not saving lives (or taking them), Walker works on circuit drawings. Those drawings have earned him a number of patents, and might be the key to a new life, that is if Walker can survive his current travails, as well as past baggage. Assigned to guard sixteen-year-old pop phenom sensation Max Magic, Walker finds himself in the middle of deadly power struggle. To keep his charge alive, Walker needs to navigate currents most treacherous, and distinguish the good guys from the bad guys. Reid writes like a seasoned pro, and yet this is his first novel. I am looking forward to more.” —Alan Russell, bestselling author of Burning Man “Takeoff is a blast. From the first explosive scene to the last page, this story pins you to your seat and never lets you go. Seth Walker, the hero of this riveting tale, is a man worthy of many books. It’s a good thing he’s so well-armed with highly unique skills and street smarts and a charming wit, because Seth is on the frontlines in a very dangerous world. My money’s on this guy in the battles to come.” — James W. Hall, Shamus and Edgar Award–winning author “Fast paced and adrenaline filled, Takeoff is a wild ride that never lets up for a single moment. A thrilling debut by a terrific new storyteller. Joseph Reid is a name to know!” —Chad Zunker, Kindle bestselling author of The Tracker
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Open Road Media The Color of Her Panties
Book SynopsisWe See England, We See Xanth, We See Mels's Underpanth. In fact, Gwenny Goblin, Che Centaur and Jenny Elf are just about the only creatures on Xanth who have been spared the sight of Mela Merwoman's undergarment—preoccupied as they are with helping Gwenny beat out her awful half-brother Gobble for chiefship of the goblin horde. But first they must master space and thyme . . . and find the fabulous egg that sits between the Roc and the hard place. While Mela—who would gladly relinquish her oft-viewed undies for a new husband -- joins the Adult Conspiracy . . . and quickly discovers the power of a perfect pair of panties!Praise for Piers Anthony “Piers Anthony is one of those authors who can perform magic with the ordinary. . . . [He] is a craftsman.” —A Reader’s Guide to Science Fiction “Anthony’s unflagging sparkle, verve and wordplay spin everyday trials of Mundane life into storytelling gold.” —Publishers Weekly
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Createspace Independent Publishing Platform With The Night Mail
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Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Morning Star
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Pan Macmillan The Challenge
Book SynopsisDanielle Steel has been hailed as one of the world's most popular authors, with nearly a billion copies of her novels sold. Her international bestsellers include Invisible, High Stakes and Beautiful. She is also the author of His Bright Light, the story of her son Nick Traina's life and death; A Gift of Hope, a memoir of her work with the homeless; and the children's books Pretty Minnie in Paris and Pretty Minnie in Hollywood. Danielle divides her time between Paris and her home in northern California.
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Hodder & Stoughton The Second Rebel
Book SynopsisLinden A. Lewis returns with this next installment of The First Sister Trilogy, perfect for fans of Red Rising, The Handmaid's Tale, and The Expanse.Astrid has reclaimed her name and her voice, and now seeks to bring down the Sisterhood from within. Throwing herself into the lioness' den, Astrid must confront and challenge the Aunts who run the Gean religious institution, but she quickly discovers that the business of politics is far deadlier than she ever expected.Meanwhile, on an outlaw colony station deep in space, Hiro val Akira seeks to bring a dangerous ally into the rebellion. Whispers of a digital woman fuel Hiro's search, but they are not the only person looking for this link to the mysterious race of Synthetics.Lito sol Lucious continues to grow into his role as a lead revolutionary and is tasked with rescuing an Aster operative from deep within an Icarii prison. With danger around every corner, Lito, his partner Ofiera, and the newly freed operative must flee in order to keep dangerous secrets out of enemy hands.Back on Venus, Lito's sister Lucinia must carry on after her brother's disappearance and accusation of treason by Icarii authorities. Despite being under the thumb of Souji val Akira, Lucinia manages to keep her nose clean . . . that is until an Aster revolutionary shows up with news about her brother's fate, and an opportunity to join the fight.This captivating, spellbinding second installment to The First Sister series picks up right where The First Sister left off and is a must-read for science fiction fans everywhere.Trade Review** PRAISE FOR LINDEN A. LEWIS ***Wonderfully imaginative and gripping . . . I couldn't put it down * R.F. Kuang, author of The Poppy War *A lot of fun, as stylish as it is substantial * NPR *An immersive, richly textured world with complex social dynamics and solid LGBTQ and multicultural representation * Publishers Weekly *A ferocious mix of energetic plotting and vivid characters. Ridiculously readable * April Genevieve Tucholke, author of The Boneless Mercies *An enjoyable queer space opera romp with a dark underbelly * Tor.com *A layered, action-filled plot and diverse characters create a powerful entry into the space opera genre * Library Journal *Diverse characters and compelling interconnected storylines kept me reading late into the night-Lewis's debut is the start of an exciting new series and a must-read for sci-fi fans * Audrey Coulthurst, author of the novel Of Fire and Stars *Packed with incident and can be read for the thrills alone * ParSec Magazine *A skilfully plotted and thoughtfully developed book * Birmingham Science Fiction Group Newsletter *Conflicts over advanced technology, religious beliefs, and economic deprivation swirl throughout this thrilling LGBTQ space opera centred on love, loss, and betrayal . . . The revolution is just getting started * Booklist *This debut showcases themes of colonization, technology, genetic manipulation, and corruption that leaves its mark. A layered, action-filled plot and diverse characters create a powerful entry in the space opera genre * Library Journal, starred review *Replete with espionage, high-speed chases, and fight scenes, Lewis's sophomore effort demonstrates a knack for building tension, while also adding layers of worldbuilding complexity to deliver some genuine surprises * Publishers Weekly *A sprawl, queer space opera that balances high-energy, visually slick action scenes against complex political intrigues and nuanced character relationships * NPR *A surprising revelation and closing twist set the stage for the finale to the First Sister trilogy * Booklist, on The Last Hero *
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Image Comics Moon Man Volume 1
Book SynopsisRamon is ready for a quiet life. Whatever went wrong on that failed moon mission, whatever happened in the missing minutes the cameras didn''t capture, all he really wants is to settle down back home. But Ramon will soon discover that the accident left him changedand, as the eyes of the world turn to him, he''ll have to discover his new powers, protect his family, and work out who to trust as he takes his first steps into becoming something more. Collects MOON MAN #1-6.
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Amazon Publishing Prophecy's End
Book SynopsisA mage’s ungodly goal: rule among the dead. A noblewoman’s destiny: deliver the kingdom of Endar from evil. The final battle is at hand. Kragan, wielder of malignant magic, is nearing his ultimate goal. Lorness Carol Rafel is pursuing her millennia-old destiny as well. It has been prophesized that the noble sorceress will destroy Kragan before he lays waste to the kingdom of Endar and reigns as an unholy god. In Kragan’s favor is the mighty Dread Lord, bound to Kragan’s will, and an army of the resurrected dead that far outnumbers the Forsworn followers at Carol’s side. But Carol has the edge. She and her seer husband, Arn, possess the last remaining pieces of a magical puzzle. In the shards of a shattered trident lies the very key to Kragan’s dark dreams. If Carol and Arn can unleash its undiscovered powers in time to intercept Kragan’s horde. The end is at hand. The final battle on the besieged fortress is upon them. And Arn’s visions of its outcome are terrifying. As Carol draws on her own increasing forces of magic, more is at stake than she imagines in an endgame in the land of the dead that no one could have foreseen.
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Broadview Press Ltd King Solomon's Mines
Book SynopsisWhen first published, King Solomon's Mines (1885) was an enormous popular success. The narrative follows the explorations of Allan Quatermain, a fortune hunter who travels to Africa in search of ancient treasures and a lost fellow explorer. Written as an adventure story, the novel is also a late-Victorian imperial romance that illuminates the politics of British imperialist capitalism in 1870s and 1880s South Africa.This edition includes contemporary reviews, other writings by Haggard on Africa and romance, and documents focusing on imperialism and diamond mining in late nineteenth-century South Africa.Trade ReviewScholars, students and general readers will welcome Gerald Monsman's new edition, which comes lavishly supplied with illuminating contextual documents. In a provocative introductory essay, Professor Monsman describes the mythopoeic ambition of King Solomon's Mines by recovering its intellectual context in Victorian anthropology. Haggard sought to create an Africa of the imagination, more precious for the access it gave modern readers to their alienated psychic origins than for its material resources. Readers of this excellent new edition will find that the fictions of imperialism were richer and stranger than they had thought." - Ian Duncan, University of California, BerkeleyTable of ContentsPrefaceIntroductionH. Rider Haggard: A Brief ChronologyA Note on the TextKing Solomon’s MinesAppendix A: Victorian Critical Reaction The Saturday Review, 10 October 1885 Robert Louis Stevenson, 1885 The Spectator, 7 November 1885 The Literary World, 23 January 1886 Gerard Manley Hopkins, 28 October 1886 The Dial, May 1887 The Book Buyer, August 1887 The Church Quarterly Review, January 1888 Fortnightly Review, 1 September 1888 Forum, May 1889 Appendix B: Haggard on Africa and Romance “Notes on King Solomon’s Mines” (1906) “Anecdote” (c. 1876) “A Zulu War-Dance” (1877) “About Fiction” (1877) Appendix C: Historical Documents: Natives and Imperialists in South Africa Fred Fynney, Zululand and the Zulus (1880) John Ruskin, Lectures on Art (1873) Cecil Rhodes,“Confession of Faith” (1877) Cecil Rhodes, Speeches (1881-1900) Olive Schreiner, Trooper Peter Halket of Mashonaland (1897) Olive Schreiner, Thoughts on South Africa (1890-92) Appendix D: Historical Documents: Spoils of Imperialism: Gold, Diamonds, and Ivory The Bible, I Kings 10: 1-13 Kebra Negast (c. 14th Century) “The Ophir of Scripture,” The Illustrated London News, 11 January 1873 Hugh Mulleneux Walmsley, The Ruined Cities of Zulu Land (1869) Olive Schreiner, “Diamond Fields” (c. 1880) Frederick Courteney Selous, A Hunter’s Wanderings in Africa (1890) Works Cited and Recommended Reading
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Bridge Pub Inc A Very Strange Trip
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Galaxy Press Ai! Pedrito!: When Intelligence Goes Wrong
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Galaxy Press The Black Sultan
Book SynopsisMeet Eddie Moran, a slightly disreputable American cooling his heels in French Morocco. And don't be surprised if the young Cary Grant comes to mind, because Eddie's as smooth as they come, one step ahead of the gameand of the police.Who's after him? Just about everybody. What's he done? A bit of everythingsmuggler, revolutionary, whatever crooked little scheme will pay for his next meal or next drink. But Eddie's latest caper is one he may not be able to escapeeven if he wants to.Stumbling into a fight between a couple of Berber chieftains, Eddie lands in a prison run by The Black Sultan. He may be a captive of the Sultan, but he's captivated by a stunning young woman the Sultan means to add to his harem. For her, Eddie might just go straightif he can get them out of this hellhole alive.When The Black Sultan was originally published, Hubbard said that writers too often forget a great deal of the languorous quality which made the Arabian Nights so pleasing. Jewels, beautiful women, towering cities filled with mysterious shadows, sultans equally handy with robes of honor and the beheading sword. These things still exist, undimmed, losing no luster to the permeating Occidental flavor which reaches even the far corners of the earth today. Hubbard brings this unique insight to his stories of North Africa and the Legionnaires, investing them with an authenticity of time, place and character that kept his readers asking for more.Also includes the adventure story, Escape for Three, in which a bold trio of French Legionnaires come to the rescue of their great leaderonly to decide he may not be so great after all.Action, strong characters, suspense, snappy dialogue, and titillating romance. Publishers Weekly
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Galaxy Press Inky Odds
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Galaxy Press Spy Killer
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Galaxy Press Sea Fangs
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Galaxy Press Man-Killers of the Air
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Galaxy Press The Dive Bomber
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Galaxy Press Sky Birds Dare!
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