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.
Three Oaths
Legend of the Five Rings' debonair samurai detective Daidoji Shin returns to solve the fresh mystery of a surprise resurrection. When a long-lost member of the Lion Clan, Itagawa Mosu, seemingly returns from the dead to claim the hand of his betrothed, it's up to Daidoji Shin to determine the truth of this miraculous reappearance. The Lion reluctantly permit Shin's involvement, even if they have to let him plan the wedding as part of his investigation... Shin must navigate dangerous political waters to discover if Mosu really is the man he claims to be, or is he a cleverly disguised imposter? It will take all of Shin's charm, wit, and flair to find out before the wedding begins. And the guests are already starting to arrive.
A Bitter Taste
Gentleman sleuth Daidoji Shin faces his trickiest case yet when he finds himself being framed for murder in this captivating cozy fantasy mystery from Legend of the Five Rings.In the fantasy empire of Rokugan, when a Crane Clan auditor turns up dead in a soy brewery, all eyes turn to nobleman-turned-detective, Daidoji Shin... but not to solve the man's murder; rather, Shin is the suspect. Now Shin must attempt to figure out who killed the victim and, more importantly, who framed him, all while outwitting the authorities on his trail - including a dogged Kitsuki investigator with a score to settle. Caught in a spider's web of intrigue and with his enemies closing in, time is running out for Dadoiji Shin...
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...
The Outlaw King
When Will Scarlet loses his temper during an attempted defence of Wickham, it causes problems for Robin Hood. With the once-loyal villagers fearing reprisals from the Sheriff of Nottingham's soldiers, they begin to turn on the outlaws... the very same outlaws who regularly save their lives.Fortunately, another Hooded Man has entered the fray - accompanied by his own good lady and band of merry mercenaries.But is he the saviour or the charlatan of Sherwood?Only time will tell...
A Throne Betrayed
The Emperor is dead and the Emerald Empire is in turmoil. From New York Times bestselling author Julie Kagawa and J.T. Nicholas comes the thrilling first installment in the definitive story of the Clan Wars.The Emerald Empire hangs by a thread. The Emperor's murder has brought upheaval across Rokugan, especially now that his sons have vanished. With the political order that has bound the Great Clans together for centuries unravelling, each now dreams of war and power written in ash and blood.Lawlessness has taken hold, and in its midst the rōnin Toturi, formerly the champion of the Emperor, searches for purpose in the ruins of betrayal, fighting to save what little he can while trying to escape a past desperate to catch up with him. But no man can run forever. Not when the failure of his sacred duty caused the chaos he now fights through.And as political infighting divides the Imperial Court, another threat rises from beyond the empire's borders. A great horde of demonic horrors is massing, determined to crush the clans and wipe them from existence.The stage is set for the bloodiest wars the empire has ever seen. And this time, there may be no victors.
The Twilight Magus
Exiled occultist Carl Sanford attempts to join a secret society as a stepping stone to even greater power while his old enemies hunt him across Spain in this new installment to the eldritch-rich horror pulp adventure world of Arkham Horror.Carl Sanford, once the Silver Twilight Lodge's great leader and now presumed dead, lives in anonymity in Spain, plotting revenge against those who betrayed him. Alone, he calculates his first move to achieve power abroad is by being initiated into the mysterious ancient society called the Red Coterie to secretly take it over. Despite Sanford's reputation, the Red Coterie demands proof of his occult prowess, sending him on a quest to vanquish The Blood Moon, a reclusive blood magus manipulating humans and monsters alike to achieve their own ends. As Sanford uses every scrap of cunning he possesses to outwit his enemies and prove his worth, old foes from Arkham have discovered his existence and are coming to finish him off once and for all.
In The Mouth of Madness
Sutter Cane's Most Anticipated Novel Has ArrivedIn the Mouth of Madness is the long-lost novel fans have been waiting for.Readers of his earlier book (The Hobbs End Horror, The Thing in the Basement, The Breathing Tunnel, Haunter in the Dark, The Feeding and The Whisperer of the Dark) will recognize his signature blend of psychological terror and cosmic dread.Sutter Cane has always been a figure shrouded in mystery. Critics have called his writing "dangerously immersive" and "deeply infectious." Although sales records are incomplete or missing, many believe he has outsold every living author.The story follows John Trent, an insurance investigator assigned to find Sutter Cane after his sudden disappearance. What begins as a simple missing person case soon spirals into a nightmare. Trent learns that Cane's fiction doesn't just reflect reality, it may shape it.Will you read Sutter Cane?
The Flower Path
Extraordinary detective Daidoji Shin returns, in a wonderful locked-room murder mystery like no other, in this lively novel from the epic fantasy world of Legend of the Five Rings.Opening night at the Foxfire Theater is set to be a huge success for Daidoji Shin, amateur detective turned theater impresario. The City of the Rich Frog's leading lights are all there, but even as the performance begins, the Three Flower Troupe's new lead actress is found dead backstage - and everyone in the venue is a potential suspect. Shin has only till the curtain falls to find the killer. But the clock is ticking and Shin can only hold the great and the good hostage so long. As the night wears on, the chance of the murderer escaping justice grows ever more likely.
The Standout
First Robin gets the email with its simple demand: dump your fianc矇 or else. Then someone puts up the slanderous Rotten Robin Website that threatens to crush her chances to win The Standout, a ballet-themed, fashion reality show.Surrounded by backstabbing co-contestants and haunted by mysterious ghosts from her past, Robin can't trust anyone, including herself. Her only allies are Zelda, a ballerina and model, and her older brother Ted, both of whom have ghosts and secrets of their own.The Standout is a psychological thriller about love and betrayal, life and death, tall buildings, and finding the courage to jump.
Poison River
A charming slacker aristocrat discovers a talent for detection and a web of conspiracies in the Emerald Empire, in this snappy novel set in the fantastical world of Legend of the Five Rings.Daidoji Shin, unrepentant wastrel with a taste for scandal and dice, coasts through his role as Crane Clan's trade envoy in the City of the Rich Frog. But when a case of poisoned rice threatens the brittle peace between the competing clans, the Imperial Governor drags Shin from his indolence and orders him to find the culprit. Despite himself, Shin uncovers an intriguing conspiracy involving more than just dead rats. A murder with no body and a missing actress present a distraction that could finally make Shin put in a full day's work, and maybe even save the city from tearing itself apart.
Forever Christmas
This Christmas will change Andrew Farmer's life forever.Andrew can't remember the last time he spent Christmas away from work. The end of the year is crunch time for literary agents. But when your career is your life, your life starts to suffer . . . beginning with your marriage.When a heart-wrenching accident in a Christmas Eve snowstorm jars this high-powered agent from his obsession with success, a Christmas miracle will give him a second chance at love, life, and gratitude, but only if he can put aside his own ambition and learn to appreciate each moment.Sometimes it takes a tragedy to change a man's life--and to teach him to treat every day as if it were his last.
Rats
Nobody knows exactly how many generations have passed since the catastrophic Event, leaving most of North America a wasteland roamed by the deformed, the doomed and the damned. But far beneath the poisoned terrain, an inhuman species of subterranean colonists has a plan to repopulate the planet. Their oily black fur glistens in the darkness. Their telepathic communication argues the details. Their long thick tails and razor-sharp incisors twitch with anticipation. And for a roughneck salvage team who has accepted a warlord's lucrative offer to raid an abandoned city, what appeared to be an easy score is now a gore-spattered battle for survival that may breed the ultimate horror.From Brad Carter - whose killer shark, horny Bigfoot, butchered hooker and zombie apocalypse novelizations include CRUEL JAWS, NIGHT OF THE DEMON, MARDI GRAS MASSACRE and VIRUS: HELL OF THE LIVING DEAD -comes this viscera-sprayed saga inspired by an original screenplay by Claudio Fragasso, Rossella Drudi and Bruno Mattei that became the basis for Mattei's notorious trash classic RATS: NIGHT OF TERROR.
In The Mouth of Madness
Sutter Cane's Most Anticipated Novel Has ArrivedIn the Mouth of Madness is the long-lost novel fans have been waiting for.Readers of his earlier book (The Hobbs End Horror, The Thing in the Basement, The Breathing Tunnel, Haunter in the Dark, The Feeding and The Whisperer of the Dark) will recognize his signature blend of psychological terror and cosmic dread.Sutter Cane has always been a figure shrouded in mystery. Critics have called his writing "dangerously immersive" and "deeply infectious." Although sales records are incomplete or missing, many believe he has outsold every living author.The story follows John Trent, an insurance investigator assigned to find Sutter Cane after his sudden disappearance. What begins as a simple missing person case soon spirals into a nightmare. Trent learns that Cane's fiction doesn't just reflect reality, it may shape it.Will you read Sutter Cane?
Maniac Cop
He was a hero. Then he was framed.Now he's something else.In the shadows of New York City, a brutal force stalks the streets-one that wears a badge, but serves no justice. Officer Matt Cordell was once a cop with a reputation for doing things his own way... until corruption sent him to prison and betrayal left him for dead. But Cordell didn't die. Not really. Now he's back. Undead. Unstoppable... And out for vengeance.This pulse-pounding collection brings together the full Maniac Cop saga, capturing the gritty mayhem, explosive action, and undead retribution of the cult classic trilogy. As body counts rise and the city turns against itself, only a few brave souls stand between Cordell and total chaos.Based on the original screenplays by Larry Cohen
Runescape: Shadows of Amascut
There are strange happenings in the desert. Learn the truth about the Hereditas Expedition in this hair-raising tale of betrayal, devotion and religious fanaticism. Was the Hereditas Expedition doomed from the start? Led by Pontifex Bilrach, the Mahjarrat must find the artifacts of the dead god Tumeken and complete the Ritual of Rejuvenation, otherwise they face extinction. Forced to work together by Zaros, the Mahjarrat form an uneasy alliance, though they all have their own ambitions. Having found only sand and false hope wandering through the Kharidian Desert, the search is becoming ever more frustrating and the casualties mount as the humans die for the Mahjarrat cause. The desert is vast and full of danger, the sun is oppressive, and there are traitors in their midst. Can the Mahjarrat succeed despite these impossible odds?
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.
Wolves of Winter
Winter is approaching, and the Sheriff of Nottingham is boasting of his hunts in Sherwood Forest, where Gisburne's pure-bred hounds chase deer for the court's lavish feasts. Into Nottingham Castle sweeps the Baron de Belleme, with a request to pursue a different prey.Meanwhile, Robin is more concerned for Marion, who has fallen into a dangerous fever, than he is about finding food. But soon, an older fear takes hold of the outlaws.The howls of hungry beasts are heard in the forest, and fiery-eyed spectres haunt the dark shadows. Herne's powers are fading and the Wolves of Winter are running...
Passing
Passing by Nella Larsen, published in 1929, is a powerful novel exploring race, identity, and the concept of "passing" in Harlem during the Harlem Renaissance. The story centers on two childhood friends, Irene Redfield and Clare Kendry, both light-skinned Black women who have taken different paths regarding their racial identity. Clare "passes" as white, concealing her Black heritage and marrying a wealthy, openly racist white man, while Irene remains in the Black community and lives as a middle-class, respectable woman in Harlem.As their lives intersect, Irene becomes fascinated-and increasingly disturbed-by Clare's audacious approach to identity and societal boundaries. Larsen uses their complex relationship to examine the psychological and social costs of passing and the fraught nature of race, class, and gender in America. The novel's tense and ambiguous ending has sparked much discussion about themes of jealousy, loyalty, and the boundaries people create around themselves and others. Passing remains a significant work for its nuanced portrayal of identity and social constraints and its relevance to discussions on race and belonging.
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.
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
The Tomorrow People - Children of the Evolution
John, Elizabeth, Stephen and Mike find themselves facing a deadly attack, the origins of which stretch back decades and reach out beyond Earth.John is fascinated by a forthcoming exhibition about human evolution at a major London museum, where Professor Marchwood seems to know more than he should. How has Marchwood gone from a derided joke in the scientific community to a genius in such a short time? And why is he so interested in telepaths?Investigating these questions puts the Tomorrow People in danger and sends them across the planet to the roof of the world where terrors and surprises lie in wait for them...
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!
