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Unraveled
by Gena ShowalterFormer outcast Aden Stone finds himself at the centre of a brewing battle between creatures of the dark, where his destiny is foreseen as death. He decides to fight his destiny with the help of his friends and finds a reason to live for the first time in his life.
Unseen City: A Novel
by Amy ShearnA spinster librarian in New York City becomes obsessed with a patron and his haunted house in this novel by the author of The Mermaid of Brooklyn. In a city teeming with stories, how do lost souls find one another? It&’s a question Meg Rhys doesn&’t think she&’s asking. Meg is a self-identified spinster librarian, satisfied with living with her cat, stacks of books, and her dead sister&’s ghost in her New York City apartment. Then she becomes obsessed with an intriguing library patron and the haunted house he&’s trying to research. The house has its own story to tell too, of love and war, of racism&’s fallout and the ghost story that is gentrification, and of Brooklyn before it was Brooklyn. What follows is an exploration of what home is, how we live with loss, who belongs in the city and to whom the city belongs, and the possibilities and power of love.Praise for Unseen City &“Gripping, moving, and vital, Unseen City asks how human life might defy its lifespan—in the throes of love, the conviction of belief, and each person&’s mark upon a city that will survive them. For two days, I laughed at Amy Shearn&’s wry humor and gasped at her gorgeous sentences; I couldn&’t put this brilliant book down until its perfect final line (and I&’m haunted still—which is appropriate, I suppose)!&” —Miranda Beverly-Whittemore, bestselling author of June and Bittersweet &“A ghost story that focuses not on a single spirit but on an entire city whose layered history haunts its occupants. . . . Like the ghosts who inhabit its pages, the novel lingers long after you&’ve put it down.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“Luminous. . . . Shearn&’s nimble storytelling unearths a fascinating and fraught history.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Amy Shearn&’s modern fable Unseen City is anchored by smart, sly humor. It delves into the layered social, psychological, and historical architecture of New York City. . . . [It] demands calling out the names of the dead, assuring its audience that they&’re ready to answer and say, &“I&’m here.&” —Foreword Reviews
Unseen Forces: Nature Spirits, Thought Forms, Ghosts and Specters, The Dweller on the Threshold
by Manly P. HallThis book by Canadian-born mystical writer Manly P. Hall comprises of a series of lectures on nature spirits, thought forms, ghosts and specters, the dweller on the threshold.This compilation was first published in 1924.
Unspeakable
by Graham Masterton<P>There are no words. . . <P>Holly Summers is deaf, but she "hears" thanks to her immense talent for lip-reading. A child welfare officer, Holly moonlights for the Portland, Oregon, police, using her unique gift to aid in criminal investigations -- including one into the case of a recent string of women who have vanished without a trace. There is no sound. . . <P>Witnessing unimaginable evil in the abuse cases she handles, Holly fights every day to salvage broken young lives. But her good works spark plenty of enemies; someone has targeted this avenging angel with a supernatural vow to harm her. And the terror begins when Holly's young daughter disappears. There are no dreams as dark as the horrors some men do. Fending off the shadows of an unearthly predator and the very real threats facing a woman in a man's world, Holly must listen to her deepest instincts for survival -- to save the one person for whom she is living.
Unspeakable: The Killing School (Murder on the Mekong #3)
by Hart RiversFrom the Author of UNBELIEVABLE and UNKNOWABLE comes UNSPEAKABLE, the Third Installment in the Murder on the Mekong Series, the Final Riveting Journey Into the Perils of the Vietnam War-- Vietnam, 1974-75, the last days of the Vietnam War --A top CIA assassin turns on those who value him most, another killer finds it hard to kill upon discovering his heart, and a woman who once had a heart wonders how she lost it.In the final days leading up to the end of the Vietnam War and the exodus of U.S. troops from Saigon, JD turns on his former employer, the CIA. But taking the moral high-ground may cost him in ways he could never have imagined.Kate, the former mission nurse, marries the world's most powerful dirty diplomat and discovers too late that the path to redemption is quickly obliterated.Izzy, a good man who lives to heal, must find a path for his own healing as he struggles with PTSD and the rubble that remains of his life. Must Izzy--and good men like him—become killers to stop those who kill without conscience? . . . or will they become part of something UNSPEAKABLE?Publisher's Note: Readers should be prepared for death and graphic violence consistent with the true nature of the poppy trade and the Vietnam war.Previously titled as MAKING A KILLING, UNKNOWABLE is a tightly woven psychological thriller that reflects the real-world experience and knowledge of the author.Fans of Dan Hampton, Larry Chambers, Joe Hart, Doug Stantan and Karl Marlantes will not want to miss this military historical fiction series."Smart, well-crafted, and tense!" ~The Book Review"What a roller coaster ride of a story! Impossible to put down . . . everything a page turning book should be." ~Book Bug". . . dirty and gritty, showing a not often seen side of the Vietnam War." ~Shannon GonzalezonMurder on the Mekong SeriesUNBREAKABLEBLINDSPOT (novella)UNKNOWABLEUNSPEAKABLEMeet the Authors: Hart Rivers is the pen name for bestselling co-authors John L. Hart and Olivia Rupprecht. John, Creator of the Murder On The Mekong series, has been a practicing psychotherapist for over 40 years, starting in Vietnam where he was a psychology specialist. He received his doctorate from the University of Southern California, is an internationally respected lecturer, has been a consultant to the nation of Norway for their Fathering Project, and maintained a private practice in Los Angeles for twenty years. His time is divided between Hawaii--where he enjoys snorkeling, stand up paddle boarding, and is a featured artist at the Mauna Kea Hotel—and Vancouver Island, B.C., where he is an adjunct associate professor at the University of Victoria in British Columbia.Olivia is an award-winning author whose novels have sold worldwide, and Series Developer of True Vows, the groundbreaking series of reality-based novels from HCI Books. She lives in a historic tavern on a lake in Wisconsin
Unspoken
by Sarah Rees BrennanKami Glass is in love with someone she's never met--a boy she's talked to in her head since she was born. This has made her an outsider in the sleepy English town of Sorry-in-the-Vale, but she has learned ways to turn that to her advantage. Her life seems to be in order, until disturbing events begin to occur. There has been screaming in the woods and the manor overlooking the town has lit up for the first time in 10 years. . . . The Lynburn family, who ruled the town a generation ago and who all left without warning, have returned. Now Kami can see that the town she has known and loved all her life is hiding a multitude of secrets--and a murderer. The key to it all just might be the boy in her head. The boy she thought was imaginary is real, and definitely and deliciously dangerous.
Unspoken Magic
by Emily Lloyd-JonesDeep in the redwoods, in a magical town, anything can happen, and any creature—or monster—could exist. But when a team of myth-busters comes to Aldermere, they threaten its very existence—and eleven-year-old Fin will do anything to protect her home. For fans of Nevermoor and Amari and the Night Brothers, Emily Lloyd-Jones’s sequel to the acclaimed Unseen Magic is a story of trusting yourself and finding the friends who believe in you, no matter what.Aldermere is a town with its own set of rules: there’s a tea shop that vanishes if you try to force your way in, crows that must be fed or they’ll go through your trash, and a bridge that has a toll that no one knows the cost of. Some say that there may even be bigfoots wandering through the woods.It’s been six months since Fin saved Aldermere from someone intent on exploiting its magic. With spring break just around the corner, Fin’s plans are to relax, try to train her new raven friend, and read some of the mystery books she loves. But her plans are derailed when Fin and her friends find a baby bigfoot who’s been separated from her pack.Then a film crew shows up, intending to add Aldermere to their web show debunking strange and magical legends. Fin can’t let the film crew put the bigfoot—and Aldermere—at risk. Now, Fin, Eddie, and Cedar must keep the bigfoot hidden and find a way to track down her family. But Cedar’s been hiding a secret of her own; one that may complicate everything.As monsters, friends, and enemies collide, Fin, Eddie, and Cedar have to trust one another with secrets both good and bad if they’re going to save the town they all love.Emily Lloyd-Jones crafts a novel infused with magic that is sometimes wonderful and charming—and sometimes dangerous. The sequel to Indie Next Pick Unseen Magic, Unspoken Magic is perfect for fans of Christina Soontornvat’s A Wish in the Dark and Claribel A. Ortega’s Ghost Squad.
Untamed (The House of Night #4)
by Kristin Cast P. C. CastZoey Redbird has gone from having three boyfriends to having none, from having a close group of friends to being an outcast in just one week. Zoey's adventures at vampyre finishing school take a wild and dangerous turn as loyalties are tested.
Unter dem Wolfsmond (Die Gestaltwandler #1)
by M. D. Grimm Heike ReifgensBuch 1 in der Serie - Die GestaltwandlerSeit zwei Jahren schon, seit Brian O'Donogue als Tierarzt im Tierschutzzentrum angefangen hat, spielt Veterinärbeamter Derek Wiliams mit dem Gedanken, ihn um eine Verabredung zu bitten. Warum also hat er ihn immer noch nicht gefragt? Es ist kompliziert... hat aber etwas damit zu tun, dass Derek gelegentlich lieber auf vier Beinen herumläuft statt auf zwei. Brian, der nach einer desaströsen Beziehung wieder auf die Beine kommt und seine eigenen übernatürlichen Fähigkeiten verbirgt, geht das Risiko ein und nimmt Dereks Einladung an. Die Beziehung, die sich daraus entwickelt, ist schöner, als sie beide jemals für möglich gehalten hätten - bis ein bösartiger Wolfswandler Brian angreift, während er seine Hunde spazieren führt. Der unerwartete Angriff zwingt Derek dazu, seinen Gefühlen ins Auge zu sehen, aber die Gefahr ist noch nicht vorüber. Der bösartige Gestaltwandler ist irgendwo da draußen, und er macht Jagd auf sie.
Unthinkable (Night Fall ™)
by Shirley DukeOmar Phillips is Bridgewater High's favorite local teen author. His Facebook fans can't wait for his next horror story. But lately Omar's imagination has turned against him. Horrifying visions of death and destruction come over him with wide-screen intensity. The only way to stop the visions is to write them down. Until they start coming true... Enter Sophie Minax, the mysterious Goth girl who's been following Omar at school. "I'm one of you," Sophie says. She tells Omar how to end the visions―but the only thing worse than Sophie's cure may be what happens if he ignores it.
Until I Die
by Amy PlumI wish there was only today, just right now, and no forever. It seems fitting that I fell in love in Paris, the most beautiful city in the world. And if I pretend, I can almost believe that my life is normal and everyone I care about is safe. But as long as I'm with Vincent, "normal" doesn't exist. Gorgeous, charming, and witty, he's everything you could ask for in a boyfriend-but his destiny is so much more. Even more terrifying than his destiny are his dangerous enemies, enemies who will kill for immortality. How are Vincent and I supposed to be together forever if we're always in danger? I know I'll do whatever it takes-even if it means lying to the people I love-to fight against a fate that is trying to tear us apart.
Until Summer Comes Around (Fiction without Frontiers)
by Glenn RolfeWhen fifteen year old Rocky Zukas meets a mysterious dark-haired girl named November, his world is forever changed. The young couple falls under the spell of summer love, but not everyone approves. November’s brother, Gabriel, is the keeper of the family’s secret, and big brother is always watching, growing more sinister as his bloodlust gets the best of him. Directing his attention to Rocky’s family, Gabriel aims to make sure little sister knows who is in charge. FLAME TREE PRESS is the new fiction imprint of Flame Tree Publishing. Launched in 2018 the list brings together brilliant new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices.
Until the Sun
by Chandler MorrisonResponsibility.Authority.Mortality.If you could liberate yourself of these burdens, would any cost be too great?On a hot August night, a troubled fifteen-year-old boy with a tragic past wakes to find his tyrannical foster parents murdered by a trio of nocturnal, blood-drinking heathens. The killers give him the opportunity for a new life, one where he can be relieved of traditional hardships, vanquish his enemies, and attain a sense of true belonging...at the cost of what little remains of his humanity. The life he is offered is one of eternal darkness, but the promise of undying acceptance, freedom, and power gives it an appeal that his current dreaded existence is lacking.Fraught with resentment over his catastrophic adolescence and confronted by ambiguous notions of good and evil, he is forced to explore a dark world on the fringe between bliss and oblivion. As he edges ever closer to a climactic encounter with the demons that plague his soul, he discovers just how dangerous it is to be young and alienated in modern society.
Until the World Falls Down: A Novel
by Jordan LyndeLabyrinth meets Beauty and the Beast in this spellbinding, sexy romantasy debut about a woman with a broken heart, the seductive immortal who imprisons her, the magical labyrinth that may be her salvation, and the dangerous attraction that could destroy them both.Her freedom or her heart…in forty-eight hours, she'll lose one foreverWhen a brutal betrayal leaves Nell heartbroken and alone, she makes a desperate wish for love, recklessly offering anything in exchange.Her plea is heard by Enver, an immortal as wicked as he is beautiful. He sweeps Nell away to his castle that seems to exist out of time and presents her with a bargain: escape his labyrinth within forty-eight hours or surrender to eternity as his lover.Nell vows to conquer the labyrinth, despite the dangerous attraction she feels for its monstrous ruler. But every stolen moment with him leaves her craving more. And every step deeper into the castle reveals hidden truths about herself…and the curse that holds Enver captive.Torn between her desire for love and the dark being incapable of loving her, Nell faces an impossible choice. And her time is running out.
Untold (The Lynburn Legacy Book #2)
by Sarah Rees Brennan Giorgio FochesatoA modern, magical twist on the Gothic Romance and Girl Detective genres, the Lynburn Legacy books will appeal to fans of both Beautiful Creatures and the Mortal Instruments series. Reviewers have praised the take-charge heroine and the spellbinding romance."A sparkling fantasy that will make you laugh and break your heart." --Cassandra Clare, New York Times bestselling authorIt's time to choose sides. . . .In this second book in the Lynburn Legacy, the sorcerous roots of Sorry-in-the-Vale have been exposed. No one in the town is safe, and a decision must be made: pay the sorcerers' blood sacrifice, or fight. Will the townspeople (magical and not) become "owned" by the sorcerers who believe it is their right to rule? If Kami Glass has anything to say about it, evil will not win. Despite having given up her own piece of magic, she is determined to do everything she can to make a difference. And whether they want to or not, her circle of friends (and potential boyfriends) will not be able to help but go along with her unusual tactics.Sarah Rees Brennan's darkly humorous take on Gothic romace makes it hard to put this book down. As co-author with Cassandra Clare on the bestselling Bane Chronicles, Sarah Rees Brennan has mastered the art of the page turner. "A darkly funny, deliciously thrilling Gothic." --Kelley Armstrong, New York Times bestselling author "Readers will laugh, shiver, and maybe even swoon over this modern Gothic novel." --Melissa Marr, New York Times bestselling author "Breathtaking--a compulsive, rocketing read."--Tamora Pierce, New York Times bestselling author "Captures the reader with true magic."--Esther Friesner, author of Nobody's Princess "A laugh-out-loud delight." --Publishers WeeklyFrom the Hardcover edition.
Untold Horror
by Joe Dante John Landis George. A Romero Dave Alexander Brian YuznaInsightful interviews of horror legends George Romero, John Landis, Joe Dante, Brian Yuzna, and more, by former editor-in-chief of Rue Morgue, Dave Alexander, about the scariest horror movies never made!Take a behind-the-scenes look into development hell to find the most frightening horror movies that never were, from unmade Re-Animator sequels to alternate takes on legendary franchises like Frankenstein and Dracula!Features art, scripts, and other production material from unmade films that still might make you scream--with insights from dozens of directors, screenwriters, and producers with decades of experience. Featured Interviews With: George A. RomeroJohn LandisJoe DanteVincenzo NataliBrian YuznaWilliam LustigWilliam MaloneBuddy GiovinazzoTim SullivanRichard RaaphorstRuggero DeodatoJim ShooterBob LaytonDavid J. Skal
Untrained Eye
by Jody KlaireCIG boss Ursula Frei asks Aeron for help to prevent a group of children in the Caprock Academy from becoming victims to a life that created the same deep scars Frei herself bears. But this personal request is complicated by Aeron's dimming powers that she hides from her boss and her mentor, Renee. Although Aeron enjoys the respite from her burdens, she is forced to fake a vision, not realizing her mother, Lilia, has the same vision and ultimately allows the CIG team to get involved in the mission. Unfortunately, Aeron's vision sees them rescuing the children and walk ing away stronger, and her mother sees the three agents implode and their mission unravel under the weight of secrets, misunderstandings, and hurt feelings . But Lilia has faith in Aeron, Frei, and Renee and still believes they can get the children out safely . . . even if it means one of the team gets left behind.
Unwelcome (Archangel Academy Ser.)
by Michael GriffoLesson 2: The people we love most may be the ones we know least. . . Archangel Academy is more than a school to Michael Howard. Within its majestic buildings and serene English grounds, he's found friends, new love, and a place that feels more like home than Nebraska ever did. But the most important gift of Archangel Academy is immortality. . . Life as a just-made vampire is challenging for Michael, even with Ronan, an experienced vamp, to guide him. Michael's abilities are still raw and unpredictable. To add to the turmoil, the ancient feud between rival vampire species is sending ripples of discord through the school. And beneath the new headmaster's charismatic front lies a powerful and very personal agenda. Yet the mysteries lurking around the Academy pale in comparison to the secrets emerging from Michael's past. And choosing the wrong person to trust-or to love-could lead to an eternity of regret. . . Michael Griffo is an award-winning writer and one of six playwrights whose career will be tracked by WritersInsight. com until 2010. He is a graduate of New York University, has studied at Playwrights Horizons and Gotham Writers Workshop, and has written several screenplays.
Unwilling (Alaskan Undead Apocalypse Series #5)
by Sean SchubertHaving learned to survive the zombie apocalypse in the wilderness of Alaska, a battle-weary cohort is called upon for help in this horror series finale.A year into the undead apocalypse which has spread across North America and beyond, a group of survivors led by Neil Jordan are still alive against all the odds. Having escaped the horrors of Anchorage, they are still persisting on the Last Frontier, carving out a life for themselves far away from the legions of the dead. Now they’re asked to plunge back into the tempest following a distress call from Anchorage. Having finally established a refuge for themselves, Neil and the others must decide what sacrifice they are willing to make for complete strangers. Will they now return to the very place where they once waited for help in vain?
Unyielding Future
by Brian O'GradyThere are forces at play. Forces that can prevent massacres...or cause them. Stop murderers in their tracks...or inspire them. Save the world...or destroy it.A doctor and his family are about to discover these forces. They are going to play a role in a future that needs changing but seems unyielding. And they are going to learn more about our world than they ever imagined – or ever wished to know.A propulsive novel both enormous in scope and intensely personal in its stakes, THE UNYIELDING FUTURE is the most ambitious and audacious tale yet from one of our most inventive storytellers.
Up
by Jim LaMarcheDaniel was tired of being little. "Mouse!" They'd been calling him that since he was born. He hadn't used to mind it, even liked it once, but not anymore. He poked at some crackers on the table. "Someday I'll be so strong," he mumbled. "Someday . . ."And then it happened. Something so strange, Daniel wasn't sure he could believe his eyes. One little cracker trembled for a second, then lifted up off the table. Not much. Not even an inch. Then, just as suddenly, it dropped right back down. Daniel blinked. Had that really happened? How? Had he done it?Up is the story of an ordinary boy with an extraordinary talent, a talent no one knows about but him. Can Mouse really lift things off the ground? Or is it enough that he believes he can? Once again Jim LaMarche has mixed the magical with the everyday to create a book that stretches our imaginations and our dreams. Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print version.
Up
by Jim LamarcheDaniel was tired of being little. Mouse! They'd been calling him that since he was born. He hadn't used to mind it, even liked it once, but not anymore. He poked at some crackers on the table. "Someday I'll be so strong," he mumbled. "Someday . . ."And then it happened. Something so strange, Daniel wasn't sure he could believe his eyes. One little cracker trembled for a second, then lifted up off the table. Not much. Not even an inch. Then, just as suddenly, it dropped right back down. Daniel blinked. Had that really happened? How? Had he done it?Up is the story of an ordinary boy with an extraordinary talent, a talent no one knows about but him. Can Mouse really lift things off the ground? Or is it enough that he believes he can? Once again Jim LaMarche has mixed the magical with the everyday to create a book that stretches our imaginations and our dreams.
Up From the Grave: A Night Huntress Novel (Night Huntress #7)
by Jeaniene FrostThere's always one more grave to digLately, life has been unnaturally calm for vampires Cat Crawfield and her husband, Bones. They should have known better than to relax their guard, because a shocking revelation sends them back into action to stop an all-out war . . .A rogue CIA agent is involved in horrifying secret activities that threaten to raise tensions between humans and the undead to dangerous heights. Now Cat and Bones are in a race against time to save their friends from a fate worse than death . . . because the more secrets they unravel, the deadlier the consequences. And if they fail, their lives—and those of everyone they hold dear—will be hovering on the edge of the grave.
Up to No Ghoul
by Cullen BunnIn this thrilling and spooky middle grade graphic novel companion to The Ghoul Next Door by New York Times bestselling author Cullen Bunn and Cat Ferris, Lavinia and Grey team up again to solve the town’s mystery.Ever wake up in the middle of the night to awful nightmares about vampires?When a mysterious blood bank rolls into town, Grey can’t help but get an eerie feeling. Could it be linked to his nightmares about vampires? After some investigating, Grey learns it’s something more sinister than he could ever imagine . . . and there’s only one creature who can help him—Lavinia.Despite the fact they are forbidden to talk to one another again, this spooky mystery is bigger than any promises between the ghouls and humans.This fun, lightly spooky adventure is a good Halloween read but is also the perfect graphic novel read all year round. It's a wonderful escape from everyday life, providing readers with a good scare and plenty of laughter.The Ghoul Next Door was a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection and a Kids’ Indie Next List pick. "This fast-paced blend of humor and horror is essentially an against-the-odds friendship story.," praised Kirkus.
Upon The Midnight Clear (The Dark-Hunter World #13)
by Sherrilyn KenyonEver think Scrooge had it right before the ghosts ruined his life? Meet Aidan O'Conner. At one time he was a world-renowned celebrity who gave freely of himself and his money without wanting anything in return . . . until those around him took without asking. Now Aidan wants nothing of the world - or anyone who's a part of it. When a stranger appears at his doorstep, Aidan knows he's seen her before. . .in his dreams.Born on Olympus as a goddess, Leta knows nothing of the human world. But a ruthless enemy has driven her from the world of dreams and into the home of the only man who can help her: Aidan. Her immortal powers are derived from human emotions - and his anger is just the fuel she needs to defend herself . . . One cold winter's night will change their lives forever . . .Trapped together in a brutal winter storm, Aidan and Leta must turn to the only power capable of saving them - or destroying them both: trust.