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Sacrament
by Clive Barker“A weirdly absorbing and entertaining tale that offers more disturbing delights from one of our most inventive and risk-taking writers.” —Kirkus ReviewsWill Rabjohns, perhaps the most famous wildlife photographer in the world, has made his reputation chronicling the fates of endangered species. But after a terrible accident, Will is left in a coma. And in its depths, he revisits the wildernesses of his youth and relives his life with a mysterious couple who have influenced his life as an artist and a man.When Will awakens, he sets out on a journey of self-discovery—one where he will penetrate the ultimate mystery and finally unlock the secret of his destiny.Soaring, provocative and passionate, Sacrament is the book Clive Barker’s millions of readers knew he had to write someday: the troubling and passionate masterwork from the pen of one of today’s most acclaimed authors.“A gripping book that weaves a compulsive spell almost to the final page. Vintage Barker.” —The London Times“Barker’s most ambitious work to date . . . Rapturously full of emotions.” —L.A. Life“Breathtaking drama . . . Barker presents an astonishing array of ideas, visions and epiphanies.” —Publishers Weekly“Spellbinding treat . . . an impressively majestic vision told in beautiful prose.” —People“It deserves to be as big a hit as anything Barker’s done.” —Booklist
Sacred Evil (Krewe of Hunters #3)
by Heather GrahamA terror born of Jack the RipperThe details of the crime scene are no coincidence. The body-a promising starlet-has been battered, bloodied and then discarded between two of Manhattan's oldest graveyards.One look and Detective Jude Crosby recognizes the tableau: a re-creation of Jack the Ripper's gruesome work. But he also sees something beyond the actions of a mere copycat. Something more dangerous...and unexplainable.As the city seethes with suspicion, Jude calls on Whitney Tremont, a member of the country's preeminent paranormal investigating team, to put the speculation to rest. Yet when Whitney and Jude delve deeper, what they discover is more shocking than either could have predicted, and twice as sinister...
Sacred Evil: Phantom Evil, Heart Of Evil, Sacred Evil, The Evil Inside (Krewe of Hunters #3)
by Heather GrahamReturn to the world of the FBI’s Krewe of Hunters as they try to stop a resurrected evil from taking more lives, in book 3 of this thrilling series from New York Times bestselling author Heather Graham.The details of the crime scene are no coincidence. The body—a promising starlet—has been battered, bloodied and then discarded between two of Manhattan’s oldest graveyards.One look and Detective Jude Crosby recognizes the tableau: a re-creation of Jack the Ripper’s gruesome work. But he also sees something beyond the actions of a mere copycat. Something more dangerous…and unexplainable.As the city seethes with suspicion, Jude calls on Whitney Tremont, a member of the country’s preeminent paranormal investigating team, to put the speculation to rest. Yet when Whitney and Jude delve deeper, what they discover is more shocking than either could have predicted, and twice as sinister…Previously published in 2011
The Sacred Hunt Duology (Sacred Hunt)
by Michelle WestFor the first time in one volume, the two novels that began the epic tale of the Essalieyanese empire.<P><P> Hunter's Oath<P> When the covenant was made with the Hunter God, all who dwelt in Breodanir swore to abide by it. The Hunter Lords--and the hunting dogs to which their minds were attuned--would seek out game in the God's woods to provide food for their people, and the Hunter God would ensure that the Hunters, the land, and the people prospered.<P> But in payment, once a year the Sacred Hunt must be called, the God's own Hunt in which the prey became one of the Lords, or his huntbrother--the companion chosen from the common folk to remind each Lord of his own ties to humanity. It was the Oath pledged in blood by Gilliam of Elseth and the orphan boy Stephen--and the fulfillment of that Oath would lead them to the kind of destiny from which legends were made....<P> Hunter's Death<P> Averalaan, that most ancient of cities, had long been the home of magics both dark and bright. For the site where this most civilized city of mortals new stood had once been a dread place indeed, a citadel of evil ruled by the Lord of Hell. Only through the greatest of sacrifices had he been cast back into his own dimension. But now, trouble was once again stirring in the hidden byways of Averalaan.<P> Blessed or cursed by their Hunter God and gifted with his most unique creation, the Hunter Lord Gilliam and his huntbrother Stephen were about to do the unthinkable. Guided by the seer Yvaine, they would journey beyond the borders of their kingdom, something no Hunter Lord had ever done. For only in Averalaan could they find their true destiny, even if it meant facing the Dark Lord himself....
Sacred Prey
by Vivian Schilling Shari LovendahlIn an abandoned cabin in a Louisiana bayou, loan shark Adam Claiborne and his brother Kyle have cornered a young couple with a big debt to settle. But their collection doesn't go according to plan and Charlie Sinclair and his wife Monique end up dead. Unfortunate-but to Adam Claiborne, it's just business. Until Adam makes his weekly confession and the stern, unfamiliar voice in the confessional refuses to absolve his sins. Until he awakens in the morning and finds himself in bed with Monique Sinclair, the woman he's murdered. Until it sinks in that it's three days before the killings and he is somehow trapped in the body of Charlie Sinclair. And if Adam doesn't find a way to change the events of the next three days, he will be hunted down and murdered...by Adam Claiborne.
The Sacrifice
by Rin ChupecoAn island oasis turns deadly when a terrifying legend threatens to kill off visitors one by one in this haunting novel from the highly acclaimed author of The Girl from the Well and the Bone Witch trilogy.Pristine beaches, lush greenery, and perfect weather, the island of Kisapmata would be the vacation destination...if not for the curse. The Filipino locals speak of it in hushed voices and refuse to step foot on the island. They know the lives it has claimed. They won't be next.A Hollywood film crew won't be dissuaded. Legend claims a Dreamer god sleeps, waiting to grant unimaginable powers in exchange for eight sacrifices. The producers are determined to document the evidence. And they convince Alon, a local teen, to be their guide.Within minutes of their arrival, a giant sinkhole appears, revealing a giant balete tree with a mummified corpse entwined in its gnarled branches. And the crew start seeing strange visions. Alon knows they are falling victim to the island's curse. If Alon can't convince them to leave, there is no telling who will survive. Or how much the Dreamer god will destroy...Creepy and suspenseful, The Sacrifice is perfect for readers looking for:Spooky, scary books for young adultsHorror novelsGhost story books for teensEast Asian folklorePraise for The Girl from the Well"Solidly scary and well worth the read."—Booklist"Chupeco makes a powerful debut with this unsettling ghost story."—Publishers Weekly, STARRED review
The Sacrifice (Daughters of the Moon, Book #5)
by Lynne EwingStanton is in love with Serena. But it is a relationship that can never be. Stanton is committed to the Atrox, an ancient evil that has been around since the beginning of time. And Serena is a Daughter of the Moon, a force of good whose mission is to stop Stanton and his kind.
The Sacrifice: An Enemy Novel (An Enemy Novel #4)
by Charlie HigsonFull of unexpected twists and quick-thinking heroes, The Enemy series is a fast-paced, white-knuckle tale of survival in the face of unimaginable horror. The Sacrifice picks up after Small Sam and The Kid arrive at the Tower of London at the end of The Dead. Though Sam finds safety and friendship at the Tower with Jordan Hordern's crew, he can't settle down. The only thing he wants is to be reunited with his sister, Ella. Despite Ed's protests, Sam and the Kid strike out westward, through the no-go zone. Meanwhile, Shadowman is tracking Saint George across north London, watching him build up his army. Shadowman knows that Saint George is an extremely dangerous threat, but no one will take his warnings seriously.
The Sacrifice
by Charlie HigsonA suspense filled page turner where small Sam and his allies have to cross an infected area of Zombies to find his sister Ella where there is danger and risk hiding in every corner.
Sacrifice (Elemental #5)
by Brigid Kemmerer"Kemmerer will melt your heart and blow your mind." --#1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. ArmentroutOne misstep and they lose it all. For the last time.Michael Merrick is used to pressure. He's the only parent his three brothers have had for years. His power to control Earth could kill someone if he miscalculates. Now an Elemental Guide has it out for his family, and he's all that stands in the way. His girlfriend, Hannah, gets that. She's got a kid of her own, and a job as a firefighter that could end her life without a moment's notice. But there are people who have had enough of Michael's defiance, his family's "bad luck." Before he knows it, Michael's enemies have turned into the Merricks' enemies, and they're armed for war. They're not interested in surrender. But Michael isn't the white flag type anyway. There will be blood on the ground tonight. . . Praise for Brigid Kemmerer and The Elemental Series"Magic, suspense, and enough twists to keep you reading until sunrise.!" --Award winning author Erica O'Rourke"A refreshingly human paranormal romance. . . Read fast and keep that heart rate up." --Kirkus Reviews on Storm
The Sacrifice Box
by Martin StewartA horror story about friendship, growing up, and finding a place in the world: Gremlins meets The Breakfast Club by way of Stephen King and Stranger Things.In the summer of 1982, five friends discover an ancient stone box hidden deep in the woods. They seal inside of it treasured objects from their childhoods, and they make a vow:Never come to the box alone. Never open it after dark. Never take back your sacrifice. Four years later, a series of strange and terrifying events begin to unfold: mirrors inexplicably shattering, inanimate beings coming to life, otherworldly crows thirsting for blood. Someone broke the rules of the box, and now everyone has to pay.But how much are they willing to sacrifice?
Sacrifice of Fools
by Ian McdonaldProtestants, Catholics, aliens . . . Just another division in BelfastWhen the alien Shian come to Earth, they offer technology in exchange for a home. Belfast, Northern Ireland, is where eighty thousand of them settle. From that point on, the already-divided city takes on yet another partition. The Shian integrate themselves into the city's culture, becoming one more set of faces in the crowd. Now, a series of ghastly murders has stunned the city and affected both the Shian and the humans.Andy Gillespie, a Loyalist and former criminal, is immediately named the main suspect in the killings. To clear his name, he must find the true perpetrators, and in order to do so, he must get help from any source possible--be it Protestant, Catholic, or extraterrestrial.Shortlisted for the James Tiptree Jr. Award, Sacrifice of Fools depicts a city at once familiar and peculiar. Belfast resident Ian McDonald's interpretation of his hometown is one in which the people live their lives to the best of their abilities; one in which they have to deal with the basics of life with extraterrestrials, from language barriers to surprising new fetishes. Here, Belfastians discover how little things truly change.
The Sacrifice of Sunshine Girl (The\haunting Of Sunshine Girl Ser. #3)
by Nancy Ohlin Paige MckenzieIs Sunshine Griffith who she thinks she is? Now that her luiseach powers are fully awakened, and having barely survived an abyss full of demons at the end of Book Two, Sunshine must figure out who-or what-has been organizing the forces of darkness against her. Thanks to her brainiac boyfriend, Nolan, they not only unearth that Sunshine's death would trigger a calamitous event, but that all civilization depends on her survival. So when an unexpected event unleashes a fierce war between the luiseach and the demon army, Sunshine will learn a shocking truth about herself. Can she bring herself to make the ultimate sacrifice to save humankind?
Sacrifices (Shadow Grail #3)
by Mercedes Lackey Rosemary EdghillThe third book in the Shadow Grail series by the New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors Mercedes Lackey and Rosemary Edghill The students of Oakhurst Academy believe they have triumphed over the Shadow Knights. But Spirit, Burke, Muirin, Loch, and Addie know better. Under the guise of a company called Breakthrough Adventure Systems, the Shadow Knights have actually taken over the campus. The new regime is brutal, designed to turn the students into soldiers wielding both weapons and magic. Anyone who protests disappears Desperate, the group decides that Muirin should go undercover to spy on Breakthrough. But Muirin's act is a little too good, and Spirit begins to fear that her friend's loyalties might have truly changed. Surrounded by enemies and friends who suddenly seem like strangers, Spirit has decide who can-and cannot-be trusted.
Sacrifices
by Jamie SchultzThings get a little demonic in the latest Arcane Underwold novel from the author of Splintered. Thanks to their recent involvement with a magus crimelord and his demonic partner in mayhem, occult thieves Anna Ruiz and Karyn Ames are both stuck sharing head space with a demon. But while Karyn's possession has had the unexpected benefit of focusing her visions of the future, Anna's demon is spurring on her darkest urges, and it's only a matter of time before she acts on them--and hurts someone in the process. To save their skins, the two need to find a mysterious relic. But with their search taking them into some of the darkest places in the arcane underworld, Anna and Karyn will have to ally themselves with a group no self-respecting thief would be caught dead with--the Federal Bureau of Investigation...
Sacrificial Animals: A Novel
by Kailee PedersenInspired by Kailee Pedersen's own journey being adopted from Nanning, China in 1996 and growing up alongside her family's farm in Nebraska, this rich and atmospheric supernatural horror debut explores an ancient Chinese mythology.The last thing Nick Morrow expected to receive was an invitation from his father to return home. When he left rural Nebraska behind, he believed he was leaving everything there, including his abusive father, Carlyle, and the farm that loomed so large in memory, forever.But neither Nick nor his brother Joshua, disowned for marrying Emilia, a woman of Asian descent, can ignore such summons from their father, who hopes for a deathbed reconciliation. Predictably, Joshua and Carlyle quickly warm to each other while Nick and Emilia are left to their own devices. Nick puts the time to good use and his flirtation with Emilia quickly blooms into romance. Though not long after the affair turns intimate, Nick begins to suspect that Emilia’s interest in him may have sinister, and possibly even ancient, motivations.Punctuated by scenes from Nick’s adolescent years, when memories of a queer awakening and a shadowy presence stalking the farm altered the trajectory of his life forever, Sacrificial Animals explores the violent legacy of inherited trauma and the total collapse of a family in its wake.
A Sad Mistake (A Mulholland / Strand Magazine Short)
by R. L. StineA reclusive, haunted Dr. Frankenstein and his assistant are visited by a strange, persistent stranger in this haunting short story by R.L. Stine.It's a dark and stormy night, and the new, unnamed assistant to the penniless Dr. Victor Frankenstein answers the front door's knock. There stands a stranger, who has managed to track down the elusive doctor and forces a wager: reanimate the man's dead brother or face exposure to the community at large. But who is gaming whom--will the massive corpse actually be revived? "A Sad Mistake" by R.L. Stine is one of 20 short stories within Mulholland Books's Strand Originals series, featuring thrilling stories by the biggest names in mystery from the Strand Magazine archives. View the full series list at mulhollandbooks.com and listen to them all!
Sadie Sugarspear and Alasdair Astigan
by Nicole ArlynThe child inside Sadie has begun to break... After her battle with Gismania Twilight and the monsters of the Terrible Stream, a banged-up Sadie unexpectedly awakens in what appears to be a familiar landscape: Muddlewoods. But when she finds herself inside a mysterious church and comes face to face with Sam Sugarspear, the one person she has always longed for, something still doesn't feel right--and Sadie loses Sam into the darkness once again. But Sadie will forget about Sam and the King of Wishes when she discovers something much more powerful coming alive inside her: Lust. Desire. Passion. This novella is followed by The Sadie Sugarspear Chronicles, Books 4-6 bindup, Sadie Sugarspear and the Mystery of the Map, Sadie Sugarspear and a Visit Home, and Sadie Sugarspear and the Princess of Revelathia.This work contains mature and disturbing content and is recommended for ages eighteen and up.
Sadie Sugarspear and Half Moon Half Sun, the Impossible Home, and a Beautiful Triumph: Novellas 13-15
by Nicole ArlynAs her journey continues, Sadie boards a ship guided by a pirate called Half Moon. He leads her through treacherous waters and tells her stories of how the map to Revelathia came to be. With his help, Sadie finds the key to a treasure chest that contains treasures beyond jewels, but soon after she is swept away by fierce tides to a fairy-tale island with a mysterious angel. Once Sadie returns to the ship, she is reunited with the orphans who escaped the clutches of Princess Faegeria, but when they hit rough storms, she falls off, plunging for miles until she lands in...Muddlewoods. ...Or at least she thinks it's Muddlewoods. Some things seem a bit different, but some things haven't changed at all. Soon enough, Sadie wants an escape from Muddlewoods, but also from her childhood and from her life. Relying on her willow tree once more for help, can Sadie outlast death and disappointment long enough to get to the Promised Land?This book is intended for mature audiences and contains disturbing content that may cause the reader to delve into his or her own land of fantasy...just like Sadie. Praise for The Sugarspear Chronicles: "This book is to the literary world now what Wes Anderson films are in a world full of Magic Mikemovies. It will challenge you...But if you open your mind and stretch back to the bygone era of literary symbolism that was Faulkner's As I Lay Dying, you will appreciate the shining jewel that is this book." -- A.D. Marrow, author of Chaos and Moonlight, Book One of the Order of the Nines series
Sadie Sugarspear and The Mystery of the Map, A Visit Home, and The Princess of Revelathia: Novellas 4-6
by Nicole ArlynDisillusioned and alone once again, Sadie Sugarspear must travel through the Land of the Forgotten. With some unexpected help, she makes it all the way up Snow Mountain, where she finds new purpose caring for an abandoned baby she names "Dream."But Sadie's journey is never peaceful for long, and new dangers arise in the forms of gypsies, vampire giants, mudmen, and her vicious stepfather Ralph, who is back in Muddlewoods.In order to stay alive, Sadie must remember how to love, and how to hope-- or fall into a pit of eternal darkness...This book is intended for mature audiences and contains disturbing content that may cause the reader to delve into his or her own land of fantasy...just like Sadie.
Sadie Sugarspear and The Scarlet Road, The Keys to the Castle, and La Serpythia of Vulserpia: Novellas 7-9
by Nicole ArlynMore desperate than ever, Sadie Sugarspear continues her journey to King Orphanos' castle.Holding Alasdair's treasured love letter in her hands, she battles through through the clutches of Raebos and Faegria. But once she reaches the castle, all she finds are dark hallways, closed doors, and empty rooms.A broken-hearted man named Hugo and a mysterious stranger named Marcel promise to lead Sadie to the man sitting on the throne, the one who will grant wishes. But in return, Orphanos will want what she holds most dear...This book is intended for mature audiences and contains disturbing content that may cause the reader to delve into his or her own land of fantasy...just like Sadie.
Sadie Sugarspear and the Cave of the Swords, The Garden of In Between, and Alasadair's Betrayal: Novellas 19-21
by Nicole ArlynAfter losing both her wedding dress and herself during the never-ending search for the sword, a lost Sadie must summon more courage than ever before as she continues toward her destiny...Her journey quickly takes a turn for the worse when she is attacked and thrown into the Land of Death. There, she must crawl and claw her way through death itself until she comes face-to-face with none other than: Alasdair.Alasdair takes Sadie back to his cave and they promise each other eternity. But, like all good things in Sadie's journey, it too ends when Alasdair wakes up one morning confused and storms away without explanation. Sadie is left alone in the cave that once held all her desires, questioning whether she will ever see Alasdair again. She begins to break down, losing herself in all the ugliness and darkness that is left.
Sadie Sugarspear and the Forgotten Waters, and The Journey Through the Serpent: Novellas 22-23
by Nicole ArlynSafety is not meant for Sadie: After the Forgotten Waters wash her away, she finds her way to shore, travels through a burnt forest, and finds refuge in a small cabin. That is, she finds refuge until the angry Queen of Ashthoreth, determined to destroy Sadie, drags her down through the Valley of Mud. With unexpected help from a trusted friend, Sadie manages to escape, but soon finds herself in front of yet another enemy: Serpythia. In one final act of resistance, Stadie stabs the serpent. Before it perishes, though, it swallows her. She travels through Serpythia's belly and finds an entire world inside, containing all those who were swallowed over the years and were never able to leave. Is this Sadie's final journey? Is this where her road comes to an end? Or is there something more to discover, something hidden within the living walls that now contain her?This book is intended for mature audiences and contains disturbing content that may cause the reader to delve into his or her own land of fantasy...just like Sadie. This ebook contains the twenty-second and twenty-third novellas in Nicole Arlyn's epic dark fantasy series, The Sugarspear Chronicles.Praise for The Sugarspear Chronicles: "This book is to the literary world now what Wes Anderson films are in a world full of Magic Mike movies. It will challenge you...But if you open your mind and stretch back to the bygone era of literary symbolism that was Faulkner's As I Lay Dying, you will appreciate the shining jewel that is this book." --A.D. Marrow, author of Chaos and Moonlight, Book One of the Order of the Nines series
Sadie Sugarspear and the Long-Lost Book, The Would-Be Princess, and The Very Long Engagement: Novellas 16-18
by Nicole ArlynAt long last, Sadie Sugarspear has entered the City of Revelathia. At a local bookstore, she mysteriously finds a copy of Travelers of the Dust, the very book that has followed her all her life. Its words, stories, and characters take her back to her past, but as Sadie tries to find a quiet place to read, a voice calls for her. It turns out that the voice belongs to Joseph, who Sadie believed dead. Sadie is confused, but happy to see him, and realizes that he owns a part of her heart--the part that does not belong to Alasdair. Joseph gifts Sadie a very special stone before sending her on her way to the City of Revelathia's inner circle: the Kingdom. There, she finds a palace more magnificent than anything she's ever known and is immediately greeted and cared for like a princess. Now, she must wait for the king to grant her wishes...
Sadie Sugarspear and the Search for the Grey Church, the Wild Blue Wolf, and the Three True Men: Novellas 10-12
by Nicole ArlynAfter King Orphanos' brutal attack, Sadie Sugarspear heads back to the Grey Church to retrieve something that will help her find justice-her sword.On the way, Sadie battles through demons and dragons accompanied by a new friend, a wolf named Blue. Eventually, she reaches the sword, but before she can kill King Orphanos, she comes across something that she didn't expect to ever find again: her one true love, Alasdair Astigan. Overwhelmed by emotion, Sadie is willing to give up on her journey to stay with Alasdair.When Alasdair is attacked and his life hangs in the balance, Sadie must go in search of the Three True Men, believing they can help save Alasdair and lead her on her way. But by the time she returns, Alasdair is gone--and standing by a pool of his blood is the Dark King, who once again has come for her soul.This book is intended for mature audiences and contains disturbing content that may cause the reader to delve into his or her own land of fantasy...just like Sadie. Praise for The Sadie Sugarspear Chronicles: "This book is to the literary world now what Wes Anderson films are in a world full of Magic Mike movies. It will challenge you...But if you open your mind and stretch back to the bygone era of literary symbolism that was Faulkner's As I Lay Dying, you will appreciate the shining jewel that is this book." -- A.D. Marrow, author of Chaos and Moonlight, Book One of the Order of the Nines series