Silent Night, Deadly Night: The Official Novelization of the Original Movie
Think twice if you've been naughty or nice with this novelization of the original 1984 cult classic slasher film Silent Night, Deadly Night - the Christmas horror film that inspired the 2022 remake. Relive the original 1984 Silent Night, Deadly Night with this novelization of the classic slasher movie. Earning cult status for its wicked twist on the holiday season, Silent Night, Deadly Night scarred a generation of kids into thinking twice before they ask Santa for a present. Little Billy witness his parents getting killed by Santa after being warned by his senile grandpa that Santa punishes those who are naughty. Now Billy is 18, and out of the orphanage, and he has just become a toy-store Santa, himself. The Christmas holiday leads him into a psychological breakdown, and he emerges as a spree killer donning a Santa suit, doomed to repeat the horror of his past.
The Orville: Sympathy for the Devil
First time in print: an original The Orville novella set in season three of TV series. When Captain Ed Mercer and the crew of the U.S.S. Orville come face-to-face with one of humanity's most vile ideologies, they must solve the moral conundrum of who to hold accountable for evil deeds real... and imagined. Occurring just after episode 308, this is the Orville like you've never seen it before. This title was originally released as an e-book and an audiobooknarrated by Bruce Boxleitner.
The Descent: The Official Movie Novelization
A tense and claustrophobic nightmare, this cult-classic is widely considered one of the best horror films of the 21st century. Written and directed by Neil Marshall, the director of Dog Soldiers and Hellboy, as well as episodes of Game of Thrones, Westworld and Hannibal. Scream your last breath. After a tragic accident, six friends reunite for a caving expedition. Their adventure soon goes horribly wrong when a collapse traps them deep underground and they find themselves pursued by bloodthirsty creatures. As their friendships deteriorate, they find themselves in a desperate struggle to survive the creatures and each other.
The Gate
They have opened The Gate. Pray it's not too late.The official novelization of the 1987 supernatural horror film, written by Michael Nankin. Based on his original, darker screenplay, this novel expands on the film's practical-effects-driven horror, eerie atmosphere, and unforgettable 80s adventure.Best friends Glen and Terry stumble upon a mysterious hole in Glen's backyard. At first, it seems harmless. Then, strange things begin happening. Terrifying visions, shadowy creatures, and unexplainable events escalate quickly.By the time they realize the truth, it's too late. They've opened a portal to a demonic realm. What starts as a harmless discovery turns into a nightmare beyond imagination.With their parents away and the forces of darkness closing in, Glen and Terry must fight to close the gate before the demons consume their world.Whether you're revisiting The Gate or experiencing its demonic horror for the first time, this official novelization delivers all the creeps, scares, and suspense of the film.
The Toxic Avenger - The Official Movie Novelization
Toxie is back in this official novelization of the 2025 reboot of the beloved cult classic The Toxic Avenger, starring Peter Dinklage and Kevin Bacon. Mutant mayhem is coming to this twisted corner of New Jersey! When a struggling janitor is pushed into a vat of toxic waste, he is transformed into a mutant freak who must go from shunned outcast to underdog hero as he races to save his son, his friends, and his community from the forces of corruption and greed. Experience this action-packed, irreverent, gory and outlandish saga of vengeance and twisted justice, adapted from the 2025 reboot of the classic cult comedy-horror extravaganza The Toxic Avenger.
Anno 2020
A global kaleidoscope of interconnected characters seeking redemption, answers and justice amidst the chaos of Anno MMXX (Year 2020).
The Curly-Haired Hen
Entrez dans le monde captivant de la France du XVIIe si cle avec "M moires touchant la vie et les crits de Marie de Rabutin-Chantal", un m morial remarquable qui n'a pas t r imprim depuis des d cennies et qui est d sormais r dit avec soin par Alpha ditions. Cette dition magnifiquement restaur e n'est pas simplement une r impression; c'est un objet de collection et un tr sor culturel, pr servant la voix de l'une des auteures f minines les plus influentes de l'histoire. Marie de Rabutin-Chantal, souvent c l br e sous le nom de Madame de S vign, vous invite explorer sa vie, ses pens es et la soci t vibrante qui l'a fa onn e. Avec loquence et esprit, elle partage ses exp riences en tant que femme naviguant dans les complexit s de l'amour, de l'amiti et du monde litt raire de son temps. Ses m moires sont une fen tre sur l' re des Lumi res, offrant des aper us profonds sur l'histoire des femmes dans la litt rature et le patrimoine litt raire de la France. Cette dition est m ticuleusement con ue pour les lecteurs d'aujourd'hui et les g n rations futures, garantissant que l' clat de Marie de Rabutin-Chantal brille nouveau. Que vous soyez un lecteur occasionnel ou un collectionneur de litt rature classique, ce m morial promet d'inspirer et de r sonner, r v lant les luttes et les triomphes intemporels d'une femme remarquable. D couvrez l'h ritage d'une voix pionni re dans la litt rature fran aise et plongez-vous dans la riche tapisserie de sa vie et de ses crits.
The topography and geology of the Fayum province of Egypt
Discover the hidden wonders of Egypt with "The Topography and Geology of the Fayum Province," a captivating exploration that unveils the rich geological tapestry of one of the world s most intriguing landscapes. This meticulously researched work, long out of print and now revived by Alpha Editions, invites both casual readers and dedicated collectors to journey through the ancient geography of the Fayum region. Delve into the fascinating interplay between nature and history as you traverse the desert landscapes of Egypt, where geological surveys reveal the secrets of the Fayum province. This book not only highlights the unique topography and geology of the area but also serves as a vital resource for understanding the natural history of ancient Egypt. Restored for today s and future generations, this edition is more than just a reprint; it s a collector s item and a cultural treasure that breathes new life into the legacy of Fayum archaeological studies. With its compelling narrative and rich illustrations, this volume is perfect for geology enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Join us in celebrating the revival of this literary gem, and unlock the mysteries of the Fayum province that have captivated scholars and adventurers for centuries. Don t miss your chance to own a piece of history that will inspire and educate for years to come!
Conan: City of the Dead
Two epics in one book as Conan the mercenary faces hideously transformed wizards and undead creatures in action-packed fantasy combining Robert E. Howard's trademark sword and sorcery with concepts straight out of Lovecraftian horror. Combines the classic Conan and the Emerald Lotus with the all-new, original Conan and the Living Plague. TWO EPICS IN ONE BOOK! The long-awaited follow-up to Conan and the Emerald Lotus brings John C. Hocking back to the sagas of the Cimmerian. In Conan and the Emerald Lotus, the seeds of a deadly, addictive plant grant sorcerers immense power, but turn its users into inhuman killers. In the exclusive, long-awaited sequel Conan and the Living Plague, a Shemite wizard seeks to create a serum to use as a lethal weapon. Instead he unleashes a hideous monster on the city of Dulcine. Hired to loot the city of its treasures, Conan and his fellows in the mercenary troop find themselves trapped in the depths of the city's keep. To escape, they must defeat the creature, its plague-wracked undead followers, then face Lovecraftian horrors beyond mortal comprehension.
The Scathlock Woman
Fira Scathlock wants to follow in the footsteps of her uncle, Will Scarlet, as she's tired of working in her father's tavern and yearns for adventure.Sergeant Sparrow wants Lichfield's taxes to be delivered to Nottingham safely, but both times previously they've been stolen. Is it a case of third time unlucky?Will wants the rumours of trouble at his brother's tavern to be false, because - even though his brother serves the finest ale in Lichfield - he'll have to leave his outlaw friends behind to help him...
Argylle
NATIONAL BESTSELLER - The globe-trotting spy thriller that inspired the star-studded film Argylle, now streaming on Apple TV+, featuring Henry Cavill, Bryce Dallas Howard, Samuel L. Jackson, and John Cena, and directed by Matthew Vaughn of Kingsman trilogy fame A luxury train speeding towards Moscow and a date with destiny. A CIA plane downed in the jungles of the Golden Triangle. A Nazi hoard entombed in the remote mountains of South-West Poland. A missing treasure, the eighth wonder of the world, lost for seven decades. One Russian magnate's dream of restoring a nation to greatness has set in motion a chain of events which will take the world to the brink of chaos. Only Frances Coffey, the CIA's most legendary spymaster, can prevent it. But to do so, she needs someone special. Enter Argylle, a troubled agent with a tarnished past who may just have the skills to take on one of the most powerful men in the world. If only he can save himself first...
Alien: Seventh Circle
As human colonies are obliterated by the dark pathogen and hideous monstrosities proliferate, a family of scavengers find an amnesiac who may hold the secrets to the forces tearing apart the galaxy. Life amongst the stars is brutal. Human settlements are being destroyed by a dark pathogen launched from mysterious ships, which turns whole populations into hordes of ravenous monsters. And no one knows what happened to the Jackals, the elite cadre of soldiers hunting down the perpetrators of these atrocities. When a family of scavengers recover the amnesiac Mae Hendricks amongst the wreckage of an unidentified ship, they bring a world of pain down on themselves and the civilians of Guelph Station. Mae doesn't know where she is from or her true nature, nor that she is being hunted by vicious adversaries. Mae's past could finally reveal the conspiracy, but may well unleash a tide of snarling terrors...
Empire Burning
Empires collide and loyalties are tested in this galaxy-spanning, action-packed science fiction novel set in the expansive universe of Twilight Imperium.Akenzi, a shrewd Hacan trader, has Gamma Eridius - a planet potentially rich in resources - in his sights to bolster his reputation and fill his pockets. What begins as a mission to secure backers and defend his prize against pirates, soon turns to deadly intrigue. For Gamma Eridius is full of secrets, and Akenzi's explorations soon reveal a forgotten mystery from the destruction of the Lazax. In the devastation of the Twilight Wars, resources are scarce, loyalty is fragile, and anyone can be bought for the right price. Meanwhile, there are those who will do anything to restore the rightful rulers to power. Even if it means the galaxy must burn.
Aliens: Bishop
A direct sequel to Aliens and Alien 3--Weyland-Yutani, the Colonial Marines, and Bishop's creator all pursue the android for the deadly Xenomorph data contained in his brain. Written by T. R. Napper, award-winning author of the acclaimed 36 Streets, whose explosive work explores the artificial intelligence and what it is to be human. "Do me a favor. Disconnect me. I could be reworked, but I'll never be top of the line again. I'd rather be nothing."Lance Bishop, model 341-B, on Fiorina 161 The USCSS Patna has been found. Although the synthetic Bishop asked to be shut down forever, his creator has other plans.Michael Bishop seeks the Xenomorph knowledge stored in the android's mind, and bringsBishop back to life--but for what reason? No longer an employee of the Weyland-YutaniCorporation, Michael tells his creation that he seeks to advance medical research for the benefitof humanity. Yet where does he get the resources needed to advance his work, and with whomdo his new allegiances lie? The USCSS Patna is pursued by Colonial Marines Captain Marcel Apone, commander of the IlConde and younger brother of Master Sergeant Alexander Apone, one of the casualties of thedoomed mission to LV-426. Also on his trail are the "Dog Catchers," commandos employed byWeyland-Yutani. There are many who would profit from Lance Bishop's intimate knowledge of the deadliestcreatures in the galaxy.
The Tomorrow People - Homo Inferior
Two years after Jedikiah's world-changing invasion of Earth, the Federation has started rebuilding their shattered empire. With most of the Tomorrow People away working on the new Trig, Carol and Robert are left here as the human race also gets accustomed to its new way of life.Barcombe Hill, Robert's home village, has been declared unsafe. When he and Carol investigate, they uncover something quite extraordinary...Meanwhile, billions of light years away on the planet Barr-Byzhan, a young alien hears voices and is developing a peculiar relationship with nature. One day they wake up on an apparently deserted island, far from home...This is the third novel in Oak Tree Books and Chinbeard's series of The Tomorrow People.
Conan: Cult of the Obsidian Moon
A new chapter of the Titan comics & Heroic Signatures massive narrative event: The Battle of the Black Stone. A thrilling story about Conan the Barbarian facing incomprehensible Lovecraftian horrors written by New York Times Bestselling author James Lovegrove. A NEW CHAPTER OF THE TITAN COMICS & HEROIC SIGNATURES MASSIVE NARRATIVE EVENT: THE BATTLE OF THE BLACK STONE. Still mourning B礙lit, Conan attempts to drink away his sorrows. In his tavern-hopping journey he meets and befriends married couple Hunwulf and Gudrun and their son, Bj繪rn. A decade ago, Hunwulf eloped with Gudrun after killing her betrothed, they live on the run from her tribe, who are desperate for revenge. Bj繪rn has the makings of a shaman, while Hunwulf is prone to having strange fits which bring him visions of past and future lives. When a descendant warns Hunwulf of imminent danger, he and his wife ride out to ambush the tribe, leaving Bj繪rn with Conan, who vows to protect the boy with his life. Unfortunately, Conan is betrayed by a former accomplice, and Bj繪rn is kidnapped by the tribe. Conan and Bj繪rn's vengeful parents search for the lad. They catch up to the tribe, only to find Bj繪rn has been taken by murderous bat-winged figures, who fought with talon and sword. The boy, and other "gifted" children have been taken to the Rotlands, a place plagued by a contaminating supernatural force that warps all who go there. To save Bj繪rn, the trio must go to the heart of the Rotlands, where strange, horrifying fates await at every turn.
Aim to Misbehave
The ninth exhilarating and original Firefly novel tying into the critically acclaimed and fan-beloved series, from creator Joss Whedon, follows Mal, Book and the rest of the crew mounting a madcap heist to untangle themselves from a sinister web of lies on a backwater moon. Stranded and BrokeIt all started with the geese. The Firefly crew is eager to get paid for their latest job, but when payment arrives as a gaggle of geese instead of a purse, their stay on the planet Brome gets an indefinite extension. Don't matter that the geese will fetch a pretty penny once they get somewhere to sell them. Without coin, they can't buy fuel, and without fuel, they can't get off-world. Serenity is stuck. A Figure from the PastLuckily the foreman of the local fuel refinery, Lyle Horne, wants to hire them, but not to work in the factory. A philanthropic authority known as The Governess has been kidnapping his workers. Lyle's fixing to get them back--with the help of Mal and his crew. Only trouble is, Lyle's got a mysterious past with Shepherd Book, one the preacher ain't too keen to talk about. Plans Go AwryOut of options and out of time, they launch a three-pronged plan: Mal will break into her fortress of an estate to retrieve the workers, Inara and Simon will pose as potential donors to the Governess's charity as a distraction, and Jayne will stay behind to keep an eye on Lyle. But things never do go smooth, and soon the crew finds they have more than a few geese running amuck on Serenity.
Assassin's Creed Mirage
Master Assassin Roshan's past is revealed in the hunt along the Silk Road for a powerful mysterious artifact in this essential Assassin's Creed adventureCairo, 824 - In the bowels of prison, escape is out of the question. The best Roshan can hope for is a quick death. She certainly doesn't expect a second chance offered by a cloaked stranger who says Roshan is exactly what they need: Someone who can disappear, who will do what needs to be done, someone expendable... Granted her freedom, Roshan joins a crew of shady figures assembled to steal a mysterious object being transported along the Silk Road towards Persia. Roshan's otherworldly intuition proves vital as she fights to stay one step ahead of her backstabbing gang and survive the mission. For her employer holds the key to a world she can't begin to fathom: a world she might have been destined for all along.
Runescape: The Fall of Hallowvale
A thrilling epic of duty, magic and vampyres set in the Third Age that looks at why Lord Drakan invaded Hallowvale. Sure to delight RuneScape fans old and new, this stunning tale shows how and why Hallowvale was taken over. The vampyres are coming. As the God Wars grind towards their brutal conclusion, the armies of darkness descend upon the city of Hallowvale - vampyres, werewolves, and legions of cruel mortal warriors, led by Lord Drakan. The streets are filled with panic, but Queen Efaritay remains confident. Surely Saradomin, Lord of the Light, will save them? Their military will stand strong, the glow of the Everlight will stave off the vyre and, if all else fails, the Queen has a secret weapon. Can the knightly warriors defending Hallowvale stand firm, or will they be undone not by the wicked efforts of their foe, but by the faltering reign of their queen, Efaritay? And why has Drakan become obsessed with claiming Hallowvale for himself? Faced with desperate choices, the queen adopts a risky strategy to turn the tide. Her choices will echo for eternity as the fate of Hallowvale teeters on the brink.
Flesh Eaters
A Special Mass Market Size Edition of the Official Novelization SRS Cinema's Flesh Eaters!Isabella and her friend Gretchen find themselves prisoners of a deranged scientist and his ghastly creations. Now it's up to Isabella's sister and her husband, along with a researcher, to locate the whereabouts of the mysterious laboratory before the young women are transformed into part of a flesh-eating army!
The Protos Experiment
'MEMORIES CAN BE MURDER.' From the multi-award-winning author of the cult novels BLOOD CRAZY and THE NIGHT OF THE TRIFFIDS. 'IF IDENTITY COULD BE REPLACED WITH MEMORY IMPLANTS.' THE PROTOS EXPERIMENT is gripping dystopian Sci-Fi/Horror based on an Avenet-Bradley Film, scripted by Simon Clark and Brian Avenet-Bradley, and directed by Laurence and Brian Avenet-Bradley. 'SHE STARTED TO REMEMBER.' Kyra wakes in a mysterious, dungeon-like vault... Kyra is not alone. She is chained to a wooden structure, and she is utterly vulnerable in the presence of a nightmarish, prowling figure that is getting ever closer to her. Kyra discovers she has other companions. They appear to be captives, too, but how far can she trust them? Because soon, she will be plunged into a terrifying and dangerous struggle to save her own life. Somehow, she must evade the Protos... and then escape their cruel master. Simon Clark - praised by THE WASHINGTON POST as an exponent of the 'inventive' and the 'fast-moving'. 'The horror in a Simon Clark book is never where you expect it to be; it's subtle and disarming... it'll creep up on you, politely tap you on the shoulder, then grab you by the throat, squeeze tight and won't let go until it's finished with you... A distinctive, respected, uniquely British voice in the horror genre - Simon Clark is a dark master of his art.' - David Moody'Simon Clark is a wonderful writer. He has what it takes to be another Stephen King.' - Bentley Little'To say that Simon Clark is the best novelist to emerge this decade is self-evident. Simon has simply outgrown genre restrictions.' - Andrew Darlington'Clark has the ability to keep the reader looking over his shoulder to make sure that sudden noise you hear is just the summer breeze rattling the window' - CNN.com
Shadow of the Endless
While her starfaring people are being hunted by an implacable enemy, a young caver discovers a traitor in their ranks and must undertake a transformative journey across the galaxy to save everything she has ever known. Persecuted for their worship of the Endless--an ancient, galactic-spanning race of god-like power, who disappeared eons past--the Pilgrims escaped the world of Raia almost a century ago, fleeing the despotic rule of the United Empire in a dozen space-faring fleets.Young Pilgrim Sewa Eze wants nothing more than to become a caver and head into the depths of deserted moons, asteroids, and worlds to secure whatever the fleet needs: precious resources, Endless relics, even Dust. However, when she discovers a strange device deep in the ice of the comet they shelter on, it becomes clear dark forces are afoot. Selected for a leadership role at the Ceremony of Duties, she must reassess her life, beginning with finding the traitor in their ranks who threatens her entire fleet's existence.The course of Sewa's life changes forever as she is forced to confront treachery, discover the secrets of the ancient past and travel to the very heart of the tyrannical United Empire.
Terrifier 2
The nightmarish Art the Clown returns from the dead to continue his murderous and mad spree, in this gruesome novelization of the hit horror film. It has been one year since the sleepy town of Miles County survived the murderous spree of demented killer Art the Clown, but little do they know the nightmare is about to begin anew. Resurrected by a sinister entity, Art is back with an appetite for murder and mayhem--setting his sights on the recently bereaved teenager Sienna and her younger brother Jonathan. The streets are about to run with blood, and Sienna must somehow survive this gruesome Halloween night and discover how to defeat a brutal and unforgiving killing machine from beyond her nightmares. There's no stopping Art once his sights are set on you...
Circus of the Dead
A sadistic group of clowns kidnap an unsuspecting man, Don, forcing him to play a deadly game in order to save his family. Don finds himself at the center of the clowns' mayhem and struggles to follow the horrifying rules of the game. Trapped in a moral dilemma, Don realizes he will do anything to save his family from the blood-thirsty clowns and escape the maniacal circus.From the minds of Billy Ho Pon and Lee Ankrum and the pen of Joshua Millican, Circus of the Dead comes to life like never before in the Official Novelization!
Circus of the Dead
A sadistic group of clowns kidnap an unsuspecting man, Don, forcing him to play a deadly game in order to save his family. Don finds himself at the center of the clowns' mayhem and struggles to follow the horrifying rules of the game. Trapped in a moral dilemma, Don realizes he will do anything to save his family from the blood-thirsty clowns and escape the maniacal circus.From the minds of Billy Ho Pon and Lee Ankrum and the pen of Joshua Millican, Circus of the Dead comes to life like never before in the Official Novelization!
