The Amazing Bulk
Love made him a scientist. Rage made him a monster. And someone really should've double-checked that formula.Henry "Hank" Howard had a plan: finish his groundbreaking serum, impress his demanding future father-in-law, and propose to the love of his life. But when a late-night mugging leaves him rattled - and the experiment finally turns purple - Hank makes a desperate choice that changes everything.Now, when he loses his temper, Hank transforms into something else: huge, unstoppable... and bright purple.As the military tightens its grip, and madman Dr. Kantlove unleashes missile-fueled chaos from a desert stronghold, Hank becomes the center of a global crisis - caught between his monstrous alter ego, a government with no loyalty, and a romance that might not survive the fallout.A darkly comedic take on superhero tropes and monster movies, The Amazing Bulk blends tragic escalation with cartoon logic, B-movie bravado, and just enough heart to break a little. Adapted from the infamous cult film by Lewis Schoenbrun, this novelization turns absurdity into epic - one purple rampage at a time.
The Return of the Amazing Bulk
The purple punisher is back!Young scientist Hank Howard has a dark secret...when he loses control of his emotions, he becomes the enormous, unstoppable Amazing Bulk! Hank views the purple monstrosity as a curse, a hindrance to his happiness with Hannah, his bride-to-be. Having survived his battle with the insidious Dr. Kantlove, he seeks to rid himself of his gargantuan alter ego. But when the sinister Pam Demic and her army of minions threaten the world, Hank must decide his destiny...before the world coughs itself to death! This exciting superhero novel continues the tale of 2012's action-packed hit, The Amazing Bulk, from director Lewis Schoenbrun and writers Keith Schaffner and Jeremiah Campbell.
The Amazing Bulk
Love made him a scientist. Rage made him a monster. And someone really should've double-checked that formula.Henry "Hank" Howard had a plan: finish his groundbreaking serum, impress his demanding future father-in-law, and propose to the love of his life. But when a late-night mugging leaves him rattled - and the experiment finally turns purple - Hank makes a desperate choice that changes everything.Now, when he loses his temper, Hank transforms into something else: huge, unstoppable... and bright purple.As the military tightens its grip, and madman Dr. Kantlove unleashes missile-fueled chaos from a desert stronghold, Hank becomes the center of a global crisis - caught between his monstrous alter ego, a government with no loyalty, and a romance that might not survive the fallout.A darkly comedic take on superhero tropes and monster movies, The Amazing Bulk blends tragic escalation with cartoon logic, B-movie bravado, and just enough heart to break a little. Adapted from the infamous cult film by Lewis Schoenbrun, this novelization turns absurdity into epic - one purple rampage at a time.
The Return of the Amazing Bulk
The purple punisher is back!Young scientist Hank Howard has a dark secret...when he loses control of his emotions, he becomes the enormous, unstoppable Amazing Bulk! Hank views the purple monstrosity as a curse, a hindrance to his happiness with Hannah, his bride-to-be. Having survived his battle with the insidious Dr. Kantlove, he seeks to rid himself of his gargantuan alter ego. But when the sinister Pam Demic and her army of minions threaten the world, Hank must decide his destiny...before the world coughs itself to death! This exciting superhero novel continues the tale of 2012's action-packed hit, The Amazing Bulk, from director Lewis Schoenbrun and writers Keith Schaffner and Jeremiah Campbell.
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.
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...
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.
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.
Tales of Pannithor
This is the fourth and final book in the "Sacred Ark" series. See previous books: Steps to Deliverance, Faith Aligned, and Hero Falling. This is the fourth and final book in the "Sacred Ark" series. See previous books: Steps to Deliverance, Faith Aligned, and Hero Falling. The sinister Coven has managed to move the corpse of the long dead necromancer Arteri from Basilea to a place of ancient, arcane power in Primovantor. As they prepare to resurrect the notorious lieutenant of Mhorgoth, news of their plans reaches both the demonic entities of the Abyss and the ears of Basilean spies. The legendary Grand Master of paladins, Gnaeus Sallustis, is tasked with leading an army across Primovantor to defeat Arteri before he can raise a horde of undead to threaten all of Pannithor. But the road ahead for Gnaeus and his soldiers is overrun with danger. Primovantor finds itself in a new age of rising power, with a contestation over the throne forcing the nation closer and closer to a civil war, and Basilea having already picked a side to back. Tancred, Orion, Aestelle and the paladins of the 15th Cohort of the Order of the Sacred Ark once again ride to war under Gnaeus Sallustis's command, facing the deadly threats of the armies of Primovantor on their way to do battle with the undead of the Coven... and whatever dark powers that have forced their way into the mortal world from the depths of the Abyss, courtesy of an old enemy...
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.
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 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?
Dark Origins
The Ancient Ones are coming to consume our world, and only the bold investigators of Arkham Horror stand in their way, in this chilling collection of eldritch novellas.Hour of the Huntress by Dave Gross - the mysterious disappearance of dilettante Jenny Barnes' beloved sister triggers a frantic search through Arkham's darkest shadows.The Dirge of Reason by Graeme Davis - for federal agent Roland Banks, investigating a bizarre incident exposes him to the supernatural horrors of Arkham.Ire of the Void by Richard Lee Byers - the astronomer and professor Norman Withers finds himself the subject of a strange creature's gaze when he agrees to assist in a fellow scientist's weird experiment.The Deep Gate by Chris A Jackson - sailor Silas Marsh must return to Innsmouth and confront his harrowing nightmares when he stumbles on a tome foretelling the end of the world.
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?
Voice of One
Torn between two masters, a former cyborg fights for her freedom, in this enthralling space opera set in the vast universe of Twilight ImperiumSil is full of memories that aren't hers. Forced into servitude by the conquering powers of the L1Z1X Mindnet and given cybernetic upgrades to condition her, Sil becomes a cog in a superconscious machine bent on galactic conquest. That is, until her ship crash lands during a planetary exploration expedition and her body gives out, leaving her mind preserved for harvesting.When she's discovered by a mutated fungus from the Arborec, a collective consciousness who resurrect the dead to serve as envoys, Sil is suddenly caught between two very different worlds, and two very different masters. The Mindnet want her brain, the Arborec want her body, and it's only a matter of time before one wins. But Sil is developing a mind of her own, and freedom has never looked sweeter... no matter the cost.
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.
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.
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
