Editorial: Spines
Joseph Adams’s life spanned the tumultuous 20th Century, a life impacted at an early age by the brutality of war. Overcoming hardship and loss, he found redemption in a manner he never could have expected.
A “fresh, intense, erotic, funny, and scary” novel of vampiric horror from the New York Times–bestselling author of the Stillhouse Lake novels (P.N. Elrod, author of Drawing Dead and Other Stories). After eight years of marriage, surgeon Mike Bowman and his police officer wife have snuck time into their busy schedules to celebrate their anniversary. But work is never far from Mike’s mind, which is why he finds himself in the morgue in the middle of night instead of in his wife’s arms . . . Trying to come to terms with two young murder victims he wasn’t able to save, Mike unburdens himself to his friend and morgue attendant Adam Radburn. Good ol’ Adam, whose eyes seem bizarrely dark tonight and whose reflection in the cold storage drawers . . . doesn’t exist. When Adam reveals his true self to Mike—and saves him from the clutches of death—Mike goes from a man trained to save lives to one who must take them to survive. And though Mike is now immune to mortal dangers, there are new threats to contend with and worse creatures who walk the Earth. One has been tracking Adam for centuries. To satisfy his bloodlust, he’s willing to destroy everyone Adam holds dear—including his new offspring. “In The Undead, vampires lurk menacingly, and they are not the cute, cuddly, romantic-type vampires of modern urban fiction. These are serious, life-threatening, blood-sucking, kill-you-till-you’re-dead vampires . . . [A] diamond in the rough.” —RamblesVer libro
The First Men in the Moon, by H. G. Wells, is a novel about a group of Englishmen who travel to the moon and find that it is inhabited by Selenites, an intelligent alien race. The novel explores themes of imperialism and colonialism, as the Englishmen attempt to take over the Selenite society.Ver libro
Emily Morris thought she knew her quaint hometown of Maple Grove. But when she takes on the case of Lily Carter, a teenager accused of murdering her father, Emily uncovers a web of corruption that threatens to tear the community apart. As she fights to prove Lily's innocence, Emily must confront painful truths about her own family, including her father's possible involvement in a far-reaching criminal conspiracy. With each revelation, the stakes grow higher, putting Emily's career, her marriage, and even her life in jeopardy. Caught between her duty to her client and the tangled loyalties of a close-knit town, Emily faces impossible choices. Can she expose the truth without destroying everything—and everyone—she loves? This gripping legal thriller explores the dark secrets lurking beneath the surface of small-town life, the courage it takes to stand up for justice, and the power of truth to heal even the deepest wounds. As Emily and Lily navigate betrayal, redemption, and the long road to healing, they discover that the path to justice is never straight—but it's always worth fighting for.Ver libro
In the tale, a spoiled princess reluctantly befriends the Frog Prince, whom she met after dropping a golden ball into a pond under a linden tree, and he retrieves it for her in exchange for her friendship. The Frog Prince, who is under a wicked fairy's spell, magically transforms back into a handsome prince.Ver libro
'Fashionable Insanity reads as part novel, part memoir, part exposé – blended beautifully. I loved the insights into the modeling world and experiencing them through the protagonist's eyes. The author combines pathos and humor with pain and longing. A wonderful read.' (Ian Hobbs – founder of the Devon Book Club, 7500 members) ‘Engaging, tight, and very sharp. I can almost hear the protagonist's synapses firing! So quick.’ (Marilyn ‘Maz’ Smith – Author) Vanessa Bobowski is an introverted teenager stuck in the 60th largest town in Illinois. Plagued by guilt when her older brother Johnny dies, and abandoned by her father, Vanessa drops out of school to become her depressed mother’s caretaker. A pivotal meeting occurs when Vanessa meets George Sanders, a flamboyant model agent from Chicago. Submerged by the fickle fashion world, Vanessa bumbles and fumbles while struggling with her identity, gender, sexuality, and relationships. It's the 1980s, just before the Berlin Wall falls, as two Italian designers whose first names start with G attempt to take over the world. Vanessa’s whirlwind journey takes us through Chicago, Paris, Milan, Hamburg, London, and Tokyo in search of – herself. Fashionable Insanity punctures a hole in a secret society while exploring deeper themes in which a box of unread letters holds a key. Fashionable Insanity combines the pathos and wit of Peter Hedges’ What’s Eating Gilbert Grape with Lauren Weinsenberger’s The Devil Meets Prada. A page-turner, this fictional novel breaks down many clichés regarding fashion models, yet remains laced with colorful characters, reminiscent of Robert Altman’s film Ready to Wear.Ver libro
Simon Chambers, an everyday construction worker, finds his mundane life upended when he is suddenly abducted by a strange alien craft. What begins as a harrowing experience quickly propels Simon into a universe filled with astonishing revelations and unforeseen dangers.After escaping, Simon uncovers the shocking truth about an insidious alien slave trade run by various factions of humanity. Realizing the gravity of the situation, he gathers a diverse group of allies— Together, they form a fledgling resistance, determined to expose and dismantle the intergalactic conspiracy threatening not only their freedom but the very survival of Earth.As Simon evolves from an accidental hero to a celebrated leader, he navigates treacherous alien landscapes and unravels layers of deceit that challenge his understanding of loyalty and courage. With humanity's future hanging in the balance, he'll need every ounce of willpower and ingenuity to inspire a revolution and take the fight to the stars.Against all odds, Simon stands resolute propelling a battle where the stakes are nothing less than the very survival of his own planet Earth. *The 9th Colony* is a gripping tale of bravery, sacrifice, love and the unbreakable.Ver libro
