Maison d'édition: Wildside Press
One of Shell Scott's friends, a writer working on an expose, turns up dead—and his manuscript is missing. Of course, Shell Scott is hot on the case!
The best of science fantasy meets the best of science fiction as Tedric battles his way through two universes of adventure: In one universe...Tedric the Ironmaster wields the mightiest sword his world has ever seen - and swears to break the power of the evil god Sarpedion, or die in the attempt. This is the second in a series and takes place when Tedric, now a Lord, begins learning how to plan and observe instead of just rushing in to kill. In another universe...only Tedric's strength and daring stand between the dwindling power of the Terran Empire and total alien conquest. Brought from his own distant world by the mysterious Scientists, working toward an end he cannot know, Tedric brings the war-wisdom of his own past into a universe of starships and alien powers. But that is for future books in the series. On Time Track Number Two however, there was one little event that could be used to avert it—the presence of a naked woman in public. So, Skandos One removed the clothing from the Lady Rhoann and after one look, Lord Tedric did the rest! - (Summary in part from Gutenberg text )Voir livre
The acclaimed author of Red Clocks returns with a biting, lyrical novel about an intergenerational group home run by an ex-musician determined to make a place for those without one On a bluff above a river rises The House, where elderly and disabled residents live alongside young people who help out in exchange for free rent. The community is led by a former punk singer who never wanted to be responsible for anyone yet now finds herself the caretaker of this precarious collection of lives. It’s not a family, exactly, but it’s got the complicated, sometimes painful, sometimes hilarious, dynamics of kinship. When two kids—Nola and her little cousin James—show up on The House’s back porch in need of refuge, the whole experiment is thrown into question. All are welcome here, or that was the idea. But the authorities are looking for these children, and The House’s finances are teetering on the edge. Zumas’s long-anticipated third novel wrestles with America’s crisis of care in a taut, aching, polyphonic tale that moves as fast as the crackling comebacks that fly between The House’s residents over breakfast. As the rules of the outside world start to press in on this safe haven, readers will find themselves asking, what would the world look like if everyone had a place to belong?Voir livre
One simple, little auction. What could happen, right? Darcy’s got an invitation to join Ethan at an auction. No, this isn’t the date he supposedly asked her out for a while ago. This is a favor for his cousin who’s some well-known New York Times bestseller. Why not, since said author agreed to do a book signing at Darcy’s bookstore, and that’s bound to bring in more business. Not to mention that’s going to satisfy Becca’s crush on said author. What could go wrong at an auction for an old desk? Nothing, but what happens after the auction raises eyebrows. His home’s broken into and the desk’s been vandalized. And speaking of raised eyebrows, imagine Pete’s when he walks in late at night to process the crime scene and finds Darcy there. And to think after Darcy’s last adventure with the wealthy sector of Cape Hope, she’d be done with attempts on her life. No such luck. And to compound matters, it seems that Ethan’s life’s at stake as well.Voir livre
'A problem is not necessarily unsolvable because it has remained unsolved.' A brilliantly gripping collection of short stories, The Mysterious Mr Quin showcases the Queen of Crime at her very best. Published in 1930 during the early stages of Christie's career, The Mysterious Mr Quin follows the enigmatic Harley Quin and his socialite friend, Mr Satterthwaite, as they unravel a series of thrilling mysteries. Whenever Mr Quin makes an appearance, with his quiet, unsettling and almost otherworldly nature, sinister truths and hidden pasts soon rise to the surface. With Satterthwaite's help, Quin hunts not only for clues and alibis, but also unveils deep rooted emotion, secrecy and the unfinished business of those involved to solve each of the unique cases at hand. An effortless blend of classic detection fiction with hints of the supernatural, Christie crafts an elegant, reflective and captivating anthology of tales where justice is achieved in the most unexpected of ways. Agatha Christie (1890 – 1976) was an English author. She was a prolific writer, most famous for her detective novels and short story collections which centred around the iconic characters of Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Renowned as the 'Queen of Crime', she remains the bestselling novelist of all time, with her sales only second to the Bible.Voir livre
'When a mysterious signal from the outer reaches of space is detected, the world is on the brink of an unimaginable breakthrough - first contact with an advanced alien race. Fleeing their dying planet, they offer Earth an extraordinary alliance that could alter the course of human history. But beneath this promise lies a chilling ultimatum: for the aliens to survive on Earth, half of humanity must be sacrificed. The choice is stark - comply or face complete annihilation.In the shadowy corridors of global power, the elite devise a plan so diabolical it threatens to plunge the world into eternal darkness. They manufacture a global crisis - deadly space gases supposedly contaminating the atmosphere - and introduce P-23, a "life-saving" vaccine, as the only hope for mankind. Gripped by fear, billions rush to take the injection. Those who resist are labelled enemies of the state, hunted down, and eradicated.SAS soldier Frank Cresswell embarks on a dangerous mission into the uncharted caves of Wales. There, a dying comrade hands him a pen drive containing the explosive truth. The revelations shatter everything Frank has ever believed in. The conspiracy is far vaster and more horrifying than he could have imagined, exposing the full extent of the elites' treachery. Now, Frank is faced with an agonizing decision: remain loyal to the very forces that destroyed his life or risk everything to expose the truth.P-23: The Cull is a relentless, high-stakes thriller that will seize your attention from the first page and refuse to let go. As Frank battles impossible odds, you'll be drawn into a world where trust is a luxury, truth is a weapon, and survival demands unthinkable sacrifices. This is a story of deception, betrayal, and one man's unbreakable will to fight against insurmountable odds. Prepare for a heart-stopping journey that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Once you start reading, you won't be able to put it down until the very last page.'Voir livre
Love is like a multi-faceted diamond. Sometimes rough, sometimes polished. The duke of Hightower is a busy man. The last thing he needs to do is to chase down the owner of a runaway gray, sometimes ridden by a mysterious rider. A reckless rider is not what he needs. He’s shocked when he finally does meet her and her parrot, Sam. She’s beautiful and very independent. Her bird, not so much. Sam cusses like a sailor. Lady Daphne Waterton has always marched to her own drummer, much to the chagrin of her parents. She has made it a game to either let her mare free on the duke’s estate or ride across his meadow like the wind. Marriage is the last thing on her mind, but that was before she met the duke. It isn’t long before all that changes … Tropes you’ll love: • Victorian England • Enemies to lovers • Thwarted villain • Slow-Burn Romance • Opposites Attract Endless LoveBook 1: Beauty and the RakeBook 2: A Duke's LoveBook 3: The Forgotten SpareBook 4: Love At LastVoir livre
