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Truque do chapéu da meia-noite
by Steve VernonHá mágica no número três. Apenas pense sobre isso. Os Três Patetas. Os três homens sábios. Os três Porquinhos. E agora - TRUQUE DO CHAPÉU DA MEIA-NOITE - uma coleção de três novelas maravilhosamente arrepiantes do contador de histórias da Nova Escócia Steve Vernon. ESTRADA HAMMURABI é um conto sombrio de caipira noir, vingança e retribuição, justiça no sertão e aproximar-se de um urso preto do que você jamais sonhou ser possível. A história começa com o triângulo eterno - três homens em uma caminhonete - dois na frente e um com fita adesiva nas costas. NÃO É APENAS QUALQUER HISTÓRIA DE FANTASMA ANTIGA é uma história tranquila sobre voltar para casa e fantasmas dos quais você nunca pode escapar. É uma história que o levará ao cerne da narrativa. REPENTINA MORTE FORA DE HORA é uma leitura rápida e divertida que faz a pergunta - o que um monte de jogadores de hóquei antigos do norte do Labrador lidariam com um ônibus de turismo cheio de vampiros? Se você está tendo dificuldades para lidar com esse conceito - basta jogar o SLAPSHOT do filme no liquidificador com o filme 30 DIAS DA NOITE e pressionar frappe. Isso não é alta literatura, você entende. Esta é uma cerveja gelada com um caçador de cheeseburger.
Trust
by Francine PascalTrust. It's not really my thing. I can count the people I trust on one hand. On one finger, in fact. So what happens if that one person betrays me?
Truth Trap! (The Secret World of Alex Mack #21)
by Cathy East DubowskiSomething is wrong with Alex--she can't tell a lie. And now a goon from Paradise Chemical is snooping around her school asking questions. Will the truth be the end of Alex Mack?
Truth and Fear: Book Two of The Wolfhound Century (The Wolfhound Century Trilogy)
by Peter HigginsA new edition with glorious new cover art.Peter Higgins' Vlast is a superbly imagined 'other' Russia, an epic land of trackless forest, sentient rain and deep powers in the Earth. Its capital Mirgorod is home both to a brutal dictatorship centuries old and fleeting glimpses of the houses and streets of another city. Compared to the works of of both China Mieville and John Le Carre WOLFHOUND CENTURY was a hugely original creation. Now Peter Higgins returns to that world.Investigator Lom returns to Mirgorod and finds the city in the throes of a crisis. The war against the Archipelago is not going well. Enemy divisions are massing outside the city, air-raids are a daily occurrance and the citizens are being conscripted into the desperate defence of the city.But Lom has other concerns. The police are after him, the mystery of the otherworldly Pollandore remains and the vast Angel is moving, turning all of nature against the city. But will the horrors of war overtake all their plans?
Truth or Dare (Fear Street #29)
by R. L. Stine Patricia MacdonaldSet against a glamorous winter background of skiing and a fancy mountaintop condo, here's the most chilling game of "truth or dare" ever: a group of friends, a ski weekend, and one of them found dead in a ski locker. Someone would rather kill than tell the truth!
Truth or Dare (Midnight Ser.)
by K. R. ColemanThe town of Middleton is on edge after three kids go missing from their campground. Did they simply run away? Or did something more menacing happen? Nevertheless, Trey and his friends plan a camping trip to celebrate graduating from Middleton High. But when someone else goes missing, Trey begins to suspect that an otherworldly force is stalking the local lake. Can he and his friends escape before they, too, vanish without a trace?
Truth or Dare (Midnight)
by K. R. ColemanThe town of Middleton is on edge after three kids go missing from their campground. Did they simply run away? Or did something more menacing happen? Nevertheless, Trey and his friends plan a camping trip to celebrate graduating from Middleton High. But when someone else goes missing, Trey begins to suspect that an otherworldly force is stalking the local lake. Can he and his friends escape before they, too, vanish without a trace?
Truth or Dare . . .
by P. J. NightDuring a round of Truth or Dare, Abby Miller confesses her crush on Jake Chilson. The only people who know her secret are her friends at the sleepover--and whoever sent her a text message in the middle of the night warning her to stay away from Jake...or else! But Abby isn't going to stay away from Jake, especially not after he asks her to the school dance. As the night of the dance comes closer, some very creepy things start happening to Abby. Someone definitely wants to keep her away from Jake. Is it a jealous classmate or, as Abby begins to suspect, could it be a ghost? meet her other friends at a sleepover party at her house. But as Emily prepares for the sleepover, strange things start happening at Drew and Vicky's--they only let Emily see into one room of their house, and there's a wolf that howls in their yard every night. Is Emily's overactive imagination running wild, or is there something really creepy about the new neighbors?
Tschernobyls Vampire und Werwölfe
by Vianka Van Bokkem E. J. GerstnerVampire und Werwölfe werden nicht durch Strahlung beeinträchtigt, deshalb leben ein britischer Zirkel und ein russischer Clan in Tschernobyl. Meine Schwestern Kassia, Maddy und ich gehören den beiden an. Nach dem Atomunfall am 26. April 1986 bleibt unser Zuhause eines der am stärksten kontaminierten Gebiete der Welt. Der Rote Wald, der sich innerhalb des 10 Kilometer (6,2 Meilen) großen Gebiets rund um das Atomkraftwerk befindet, wurde als “Radiologisches Reservat” bezeichnet und ist jetzt die Heimat von Tieren wie Elche, Wildschweine und Luchse; dort jagen wir die meiste Zeit. Mein Vater war ein attraktiver Vampir mit einer Vorliebe für weibliche Werwölfe. Infolgedessen sind meine Schwestern und ich als ‘Hybride’ bekannt, denn wir sind halb Vampir, halb Werwolf. Dimitry Belenko war sein Name. Wir haben verschiedene Mütter.
Tucker's Inn
by Janet TannerAfter her father&’s murder, an innkeeper&’s daughter is drawn into a web of intrigue with roots in Revolutionary France: &“A master of the gothic genre.&” —Booklist Flora is left distraught after the shocking murder of her father, the landlord of Tucker&’s Grave Inn. She also senses her distant cousins, Louis and Gavin Fletcher, know more about her father&’s death than they are letting on. With little choice but to move into Belvedere House with Louis and his daughter, she finds comfort in Gavin&’s company, but still yearns to know the truth behind her tragic loss. As Flora continues to look for answers, she soon finds herself drawn into a complex tale that spans from Cornwall to the terrifying events in Revolutionary France—in danger, and uncertain about whom she can trust . . .
Tuesday's Child (Psychic Visions #1)
by Dale MayerWhat she doesn’t want...is exactly what he needs.Shunned and ridiculed all her life for something she can’t control, Samantha Blair hides her psychic abilities and lives on the fringes of society. Against her will, however, she’s tapped into a killer—or rather, his victims. Each woman’s murder, blow-by-blow, ravages her mind until their death releases her back to her body. Sam knows she must go to the authorities, but will the rugged, no-nonsense detective in charge of tracking down the killer believe her?Detective Brandt Sutherland only trusts hard evidence, yet Sam’s visions offer clues he needs to catch a killer. The more he learns about her incredible abilities, however, the clearer it becomes that Sam’s visions have put her in the killer’s line of fire. Now Brandt must save her from something he cannot see or understand…and risk losing his heart in the process.As danger and desire collide, passion raises the stakes in a game Sam and Brandt don’t dare lose.
Tunnel K-14, Azra
by Stefano Vazzola Sasha RobnikIl testimone di un crimine efferato perpetrato durante la sua infanzia, un crimine indotto dai poteri soprannaturali delle profondità di un tunnel minerario, non riesce a trovare la pace finché non perdona il fantasma che lo perseguita da tutta la vita.
Tunnel Vision
by Gary BraverWhat if you didn't have to die to know that heaven exists?And what if that knowledge could get you killed?Following a biking accident on icy Boston streets, grad student Zack Kashian lapses into a coma. When he wakes up on Easter, months later, muttering the Lord's Prayer in the original Aramaic, the media is set abuzz about the "Miracle Man." Religious fanatics flock to Zack's hospital bedside, though he claims to be an atheist.Zack's revival also catches the attention of Dr. Elizabeth Luria, who heads up a small team of neuroscientists secretly researching near-death experiences (NDE). Their objective: to determine if there is anything to the claims of NDE victims about floating down tunnels into the celestial light and meeting spiritual beings. Is all that evidence of the afterlife? Or is it just neurobiology, as Sarah Wyman, one of Luria's young researchers suspects.For personal reasons, Luria is desperate to prove the afterlife exists. So are her wealthy, evangelist backers, who can't wait to announce the greatest discovery in human history: that God exists. A discovery that would at last reconcile science and religion. A discovery that would end the world's religious strife and unite all humanity.Yet Zack's experiences are anything but heavenly. While he and Sarah struggle to understand his horrific out-of-body experiences, they have no idea that sinister forces have taken an interest in them. Forces to whom near-death experiences are utter blasphemy—deceptions by Satan himself. They enlist a menacing agent who, in the name of God, will stop at nothing to terminate the project and all involved.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Tunnel of Bones (City of Ghosts #2)
by Victoria Schwab V. E. SchwabThe thrilling sequel to Victoria Schwab's New York Times bestselling City of Ghosts!Trouble is haunting Cassidy Blake . . . even more than usual.She (plus her ghost best friend, Jacob, of course) are in Paris, where Cass's parents are filming their TV show about the world's most haunted cities. Sure, it's fun eating croissants and seeing the Eiffel Tower, but there's true ghostly danger lurking beneath Paris, in the creepy underground Catacombs.When Cass accidentally awakens a frighteningly strong spirit, she must rely on her still-growing skills as a ghosthunter -- and turn to friends both old and new to help her unravel a mystery. But time is running out, and the spirit is only growing stronger.And if Cass fails, the force she's unleashed could haunt the city forever.#1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Schwab returns to the spooky and heart-pounding world of City of Ghosts, delivering thrilling new adventures and an unforgettable spin on friendship. (Because sometimes, even psychic ghost best friends have secrets. . .)
Tunnels of Blood: The Saga of Darren Shan #3) (Cirque Du Freak #3)
by Darren ShanDarren Shan, the Vampire's Assistant, gets a taste of the city when he leaves the Cirque Du Freak with Evra and Mr. Crepsley. When corpses, drained of blood, are discovered, Darren and Evra are compelled to confront a foul creature of the night who may prove to be the end of them all. . .
Turn Coat: The Dresden Files, Book Eleven (Dresden Files #11)
by Jim ButcherMeet Harry Dresden, Chicago's first (and only) Wizard P.I. Turns out the 'everyday' world is full of strange and magical things - and most of them don't play well with humans. That's where Harry comes in.Harry has always tried to keep his nose clean where the White Council of Wizards is concerned, but past misdeeds haven't gone down well. Which places him in an awkward position. Morgan, formerly his chief persecutor on the Council, has been wrongly accused of treason. Facing the ultimate punishment, Morgan needs someone with a knack for backing the underdog, however much that someone isn't interested. Soon, Harry is working to clear the less-than-agreeable Morgan's name, hiding from the Council and bounty hunters alike and seeking the true turncoat. A single mistake may mean that heads - quite literally - could roll. And one of them might be his. Magic - it can get a guy killed.
Turn of the Screw
by Henry JamesTo read a story by Henry James is to enter a world-- a rich, perfectly crafted domain of vivid language and splendid, complex characters. In this classic novella, a young governess who goes to an isolated English estate to take charge of two precocious children gradually realizes that her young charges are under the evil influence of the ghosts of the family's ex-steward and former governess.
Turncoat: The Time Trap Series - Book Five (Time Trap #5)
by Deborah ChesterThe drums of Revolutionary War beat in the time travel series from the “masterful” national bestselling author of the Pearls and the Crown novels (Extrapolations). A time loop drops historian and time traveler Noel Kedran into the Revolutionary War—and into a deadly battle with himself. While America fights for its independence, Noel wages a desperate struggle against his evil twin, Leon. Leon’s plan is to assassinate George Washington and change the course of the Revolutionary War. If the plot succeeds, history will be as warped as Leon’s mind. Now it’s up to Noel to defeat the British army, and his own worst enemy—himself. “Chester is a world class fantasist.” —The Best Reviews
Turning of the Seasons: A Dark Almanac
by Seb Doubinsky J. S. BreukelaarSeasons have always been connected with the passing of time and the changes of life, inspiring myths, folklore, poems, and songs. In this short collection award-winning J.S. Breukelaar and Seb Doubinsky have decided to pay tribute to the old tradition of yearly almanacs, which contained short pieces of lore and traditions. Keeping with the short format, they have renewed the genre by infusing it with a modern-day setting, pushing the boundaries of the folk-horror uncanny into the borders of our cities. A succession of disturbing stories and vignettes, sometimes poetic, sometimes funny, but always gruesome, Turning of The Seasons will surely be an almanac you will never forget.
Twelfth Grade Kills #5
by Heather BrewerAs a teenage vampire, Vlad has spent the last four years trying to handle the pressures of school while sidestepping a slayer out for his blood. Now he's a senior, and in this final, action-packed book in the series, Vlad must confront the secrets of the past, unravel the mystery of who he really is, make decisions about his future, and face his greatest enemy. It's a senior year that totally bites.
Twelfth Grade Kills #5
by Heather BrewerVladimir TodNORMAL TWELFTH-GRADE STUDENT? OR POWERFUL VAMPIRE?Vlad's running out of time. The Elysian Council has given him only weeks to live, and that's if the Slayer Society doesn't kill him-along with all the citizens of Bathory-first. Then there's the issue of Vlad's father, who may or may not be still alive after all these years. Oh yeah, and that tiny little devil in the Pravus prophecy about Vlad enslaving Vampirekind and the human race. So much for college applications. In this epic finale to Heather Brewer's heart-stopping Chronicles of Vladimir Tod, dark secrets will be revealed, old friends will become new enemies, and warm blood will run cold. Just be careful it isn't yours.
Twelfth Grade Kills (The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod)
by Heather BrewerVladimir Tod--NORMAL TWELFTH-GRADE STUDENT OR POWERFUL VAMPIRE? Vlad's running out of time. The Elysian Council has given him only weeks to live, and that's if the Slayer Society doesn't kill him--along with all the citizens of Bathory--first. Then there's the issue of Vlad's father, who may or may not be still alive after all these years. Oh yeah, and that tiny little devil in the Pravus prophecy about Vlad enslaving Vampirekind and the human race. So much for college applications. In this epic finale to Heather Brewer's heart-stopping Chronicles of Vladimir Tod, dark secrets will be revealed, old friends will become new enemies, and warm blood will run cold. Just be careful it isn't yours.
Twelve Days: A Novel
by Steven BarnesA paranormal thriller from master storyteller Steven Barnes: A broken family struggles to hold itself together against a plot to unleash global genocide in Twelve DaysAround the world, leaders and notorious criminals alike are mysteriously dying. A terrorist group promises a series of deaths within two months. And against the backdrop of the apocalypse, the lives of a small shattered family and a broken soldier are transformed in the bustling city of Atlanta.Olympia Dorsey is a journalist and mother, with a cynical teenage daughter and an autistic son named Hannibal, all trying to heal from a personal tragedy. Across the street, Ex–Special Forces soldier Terry Nicolas and his wartime unit have reunited Stateside to carry out a risky heist that will not only right a terrible injustice, but also set them up for life—at the cost of their honor. Terry and the family's visit to an unusual martial arts exhibition brings them into contact with Madame Gupta, a teacher of singular skill who offers not just a way for Terry to tap into mastery beyond his dreams, but also for Hannibal to transcend the limits of his condition. But to see these promises realized, Terry will need to betray those with whom he fought and bled.Meanwhile, as the death toll gains momentum and society itself teeters on the edge of collapse, Olympia's fragile clan is placed in jeopardy, and Terry comes to understand the terrible price he must pay to prevent catastrophe.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Twelve Great Black Cats: And Other Eerie Scottish Tales
by Sorche Nic LeodhasTen Scottish yarns of ghosts, demons, and magic spells are sure to spook and delightThroughout the ages, supernatural stories about curses and superstitions have been a popular topic for gossip among the Scottish people. The odds are good that every Scottish family you talk to knows at least one eerie tale that will keep you up at night.In Twelve Great Black Cats, Sorche Nic Leodhas captures strange stories of monsters, magic, and even a little bit of humor. With stories including &“The Honest Ghost,&” &“The Weeping Lass at the Dancing Place,&” and &“The Shepherd Who Fought the March Wind,&” this collection is an eclectic mix of horror and fun.
Twelve Kings in Sharakhai (Song of Shattered Sands #1)
by Bradley P. BeaulieuSharakhai, the great city of the desert, center of commerce and culture, has been ruled from time immemorial by twelve kings -- cruel, ruthless, powerful, and immortal. With their army of Silver Spears, their elite ompany of Blade Maidens and their holy defenders, the terrifying asirim, the Kings uphold their positions as undisputed, invincible lords of the desert. There is no hope of freedom for any under their rule.Or so it seems, until Çeda, a brave young woman from the west end slums, defies the Kings' laws by going outside on the holy night of Beht Zha'ir. What she learns that night sets her on a path that winds through both the terrible truths of the Kings' mysterious history and the hidden riddles of her own heritage. Together, these secrets could finally break the iron grip of the Kings' power...if the nigh-omnipotent Kings don't find her first. From the Hardcover edition.