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Christine (Famous Authors Ser. #Vol. 6004378)
by Stephen KingEl oscuro protagonistade esta novela es un automóvil marca Plymouth de 1958 llamado Christine, un superviviente de un tiempo en que la gasolina era barata y el rock and roll marcaba el ritmo de la época.Arnie Cunningham está dispuesto a conseguir el Plymouth del 58 a cualquier precio. Y lo consigue. Pero mientras trabaja en la ardua tarea de restaurarlo, el coche da muestras de una terrible vida propia.¿O son solo imaginaciones? Dennis sigue creyéndolo así, pero la gente muere en las oscuras calles y avenidas de Libertyville. Y llega un momento en que Dennis ya no puede negar la aterradora verdad.Christine está viva... La crítica ha dicho...«Terrorífico... King es un impresionante narrador de historias.»San Francisco«Deja sin aliento,esimponente. Llega a niveles de tensión tales que el lector debe forzarse a bajar el ritmo.»New York Times Book Review
Christine (Famous Authors Ser. #Vol. 6004378)
by Stephen KingStephen King&’s ultimate evil vehicle of terror, Christine: the frightening story of a nerdy teenager who falls in love with his vintage Plymouth Fury. It&’s love at first sight, but this car is no lady.Evil is alive in Libertyville. It inhabits a custom-painted red and white 1958 Plymouth Fury named Christine and young Arnold Cunningham, who buys it. Along with Arnold’s girlfriend, Leigh Cabot, Dennis Guilder attempts to find out the real truth behind Christine and finds more than he bargained for: from murder to suicide, there’s a peculiar feeling that surrounds Christine—she gets revenge on anyone standing in her path. Can Dennis save Arnold from the wrath of Christine? This #1 national bestseller is “Vintage Stephen King…breathtaking…awesome. Carries such momentum the reader must force himself to slow down” (The New York Times Book Review).
Christmas and Other Horrors: An Anthology of Solstice Horror
by Garth Nix Josh Malerman Alma Katsu Stephen Graham JonesHugo Award winning editor, and horror legend, Ellen Datlow presents this chilling horror anthology of original short stories exploring the endless terrors of winter solstice traditions across the globe, featuring chillers by Tananarive Due, Stephen Graham Jones, Alma Katsu and many more.The winter solstice is celebrated as a time of joy around the world—yet the long nights also conjure a darker tradition of ghouls, hauntings, and visitations. This anthology of all-new stories invites you to huddle around the fire and revel in the unholy, the dangerous, the horrific aspects of atime when families and friends cometogether—for better and for worse.From the eerie Austrian Schnabelperchten to the skeletal Welsh Mari Lwyd, by way of ravenous golems, uncanny neighbors, and unwelcome visitors, Christmas and Other Horrors captures the heart and horror of the festive season.Because the weather outside is frightful, but the fire inside is hungry...Featuring stories from: Nadia BulkinTerry DowlingTananarive DueJeffrey FordChristopher GoldenStephen Graham JonesGlen HirshbergRichard KadreyAlma KatsuCassandra KhawJohn LanganJosh MalermanNick MamatasGarth NixBenjamin PercyM. RickertKaaron Warren
A Christmas Carol
by Charles DickensI have endeavoured in this Ghostly little book, to raise the Ghost of an Idea, which shall not put my readers out of humour with themselves, with each other, with the season, or with me. May it haunt their houses pleasantly, and no one wish to lay it.
A Christmas Carol: Sat Words From Literature (Dover Children's Evergreen Classics)
by Charles DickensColdhearted Ebenezer Scrooge has no use for Christmas cheer. He rejects a dinner invitation from his jolly nephew, scolds charity workers, and very begrudgingly allows his clerk a day off. All the warmth and joy of the holiday are humbug to Scrooge until Jacob Marley, his long-dead business partner, pays a call. Marley's spirit is the first in a series of ghostly visitors who offer visions of the past, present, and future — warnings that transform a bitter old miser into a charitable and compassionate man.First published in 1843, A Christmas Carol was an instant success and has remained a holiday favorite ever since. The story has been adapted many times for stage and screen, but no version surpasses the sheer delight of Charles Dickens's original novella. As much a part of the season as holly, mistletoe, and evergreen wreaths, this immortal tale continues to charm readers with its message of generosity and goodwill.
A Christmas Carol
by Charles DickensRead the ultimate Christmas story of hope and redemption behind the recent BBC TV adaptationEbenezer Scrooge despises Christmas. He has no time for festivities or goodwill toward his fellow men and is only interested in money. Then, on the night of Christmas Eve, his life is changed by a series of ghostly visitations that show him some bitter truths about his choices. Discover Dickens's most influential book and one of the world’s favourite Christmas reads.INCLUDES 'THE CHIMES' AND 'THE HAUNTED MAN'
A Christmas Carol: Book And Bible Study Guide Based On The Charles Dickens Classic A Christmas Carol (Aladdin Classics #Vol. 1)
by Charles Dickens Nancy FarmerCharles Dickens is probably the best-known and, to many people, the greatest English novelist of the nineteenth century. Since its publication in 1843, A Christmas Carol has been adapted for film, television, and the stage, proving that Dickens's characters and themes continue to captivate generation after generation.
A Christmas Carol
by Charles Dickens P. J. LynchThe celebrated P.J. Lynch captures the spirit of Dickens's beloved tale in a richly illustrated unabridged edition. The story of Ebenezer Scrooge opens on a Christmas Eve as cold as Scrooge's own heart. That night, he receives three ghostly visitors: the terrifying spirits of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Each takes him on a heart-stopping journey, yielding glimpses of Tiny Tim and Bob Cratchit, the horrifying spectres of Want and Ignorance, even Scrooge's painfully hopeful younger self. Will Scrooge's heart be opened? Can he reverse the miserable future he is forced to see? An unabridged edition gloriously illustrated by the award-winning P.J. Lynch, this story's message of love and goodwill, mercy and self-redemption resonates as keenly as ever.
A Christmas Carol
by Charles Dickens Mary Kate Mcdevitt Mark PeppeA timeless holiday classic with stunning, colorful chalk art cover illustration. Puffin Chalk--collect them all! Ebenezer Scrooge is a mean old man with no friends or family to love him--hes just so miserable and bitter! One freezing cold Christmas Eve, Marley's Ghost pays Scrooge a visit and an eerie night-time journey begins. The Christmas spirits are here to show Scrooge the error if his nasty ways. By visiting his past, present and future, will Scrooge learn to love Christmas and the others around him?
A Christmas Carol: The Original Christmas Story
by Mr. Charles DickensThe Handsome New Edition of the Classic Christmas Story with Brand-New Illustrations! Follow along with stingy Ebenezer Scrooge as he encounters the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future in this handsome new edition of the classic A Christmas Carol! Charles Dickens&’s original novel is now accompanied by brand-new illustrations from artist Ángel Domínguez. Your child will be enthralled by beautiful, full-color pictures featuring animals as the famous Scrooge, Marley, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and more. Begin a new Christmas tradition as you and your child dive into Victorian London in this stunning new edition of A Christmas Carol.
A Christmas Carol (Adapted)
by Charles Dickens Emily HutchinsonAdapted from the classic by Emily Hutchinson. This 88-page book includes described drawings and an 8-page study guide at the end.
A Christmas Carol: The Night That Changed the Life of Eliza Scrooge
by Rod EspinosaCharles Dickens's holiday classic, A Christmas Carol, is given a fresh twist—with a female Scrooge! Rod Espinosa (The Courageous Princess) adapts and illustrates this story of the miserly Eliza Scrooge, who is visited by the ghosts of the past, present, and future on one fateful Christmas eve.
A Christmas Charade
by Karla HockerA charming Yuletide romance painted with gorgeous Regency detail. Elizabeth Gore-Langton was hardly in a position to refuse accompanying Lady Astley to the Christmas party at Stenton Castle. After all, a paid companion must follow her employer&’s wishes. It scarcely mattered that Elizabeth would be forced to face the man who had unknowingly broken her heart years ago during her first season. Most likely, the Duke of Stenton wouldn&’t even recognize her. But once she looked up into his dark, piercing eyes, she knew this was a man who forgot very little and forgave even less. Well, she was no longer a blushing schoolgirl, and the dashing duke would soon find that a broken heart, once mended, could be formidable indeed! Clive Rowland, Fifth Duke of Stenton, was in no mood for a holiday gathering. But the Christmas gala would provide the perfect cover as he investigated reports that French agents were doing a brisk trade in stolen documents along the Sussex coast. It would be devilishly difficult to play the host while tracking down traitors, but Clive was up to the task—provided he kept his wits about him and didn&’t get distracted by yule logs and Christmas folderol . . . or the delightful charms of the disturbingly familiar Elizabeth. She was hiding something, to be sure, and Clive liked nothing better than unveiling a lady&’s secrets!
A Christmas Ghost Story
by Kim NewmanFrom the acclaimed author of Anno Dracula, the perfect gift for those who love the dark fantastic imaginations of Neil Gaiman and T. Kingfisher, this is a nightmarish tale of a haunted Christmas set deep in the British countryside not too long ago. Cosy traditions are made twisted and terrifying as a mother and son grapple with their painful past.December 1st. Angie and her teenage son Rust prepare for Christmas, stringingfairy lights around their isolated home on the Somerset levels and decorating a treewith traditional ornaments. The first door of the advent calendar is opened, but the chocolate inside tastes off. Rust receives his first Christmas card; it&’s unsigned, and the message is &‘pinch, punch… first of the month&’. The robin chirruping on a bough in a snowy woodland picture looks like a nasty piece of work.The cards keep coming, one each day and each more sinister than the last, and afrightened Angie recalls &‘The Cards&’ – a seasonal TV show from her childhood that featured similar happenings, and while she remembers it vividly, there is no evidence that it was ever broadcast…Christmas cheer is gradually poisoned, with cruels instead of carols, the turkey rotting in the fridge, unwelcome visits from the Merciless Gentlemen and the Jingle Basterds, and Rust becoming increasingly unwell. Angie begins to wonder if her childhood Christmases were in fact as joy filled as she remembers…A frightening tale of seasonal dread from the acclaimed author of Anno Dracula. Cosy traditions are made twisted and terrifying as a mother and son grapple with their painful past.
The Christmas Spirit
by Alexandrea WeisAn uplifting and heartwarming romance about second chances with a ghostly twist and an unusual cat make this enchanting story set in the Smoky Mountains a festive treat any time of year. Fans of Debbie Macomber, Sheila Roberts, and Fern Michaels will enjoy this gorgeous feel-good story."Ghostly occurrences and ancient folklore make this feel like a modern, romantic twist on A Christmas Carol." ~Library Journal"A woman heals from heartbreak with the help of some unusual strangers in this enjoyable, supernaturally tinged Christmas romance [with] genuine emotion driving the plot ... a touch of magic sets this holiday romance apart." ~Publishers WeeklyCourtney Winston is a writer on a deadline. Eager to finish her book and get over a recent break-up, she ditches Christmas with her family and retreats to a secluded cabin in the Smoky Mountains. Appliances rarely work and cell service is spotty, but Courtney senses there is more to her rustic rental near the abandoned town of Elkmont—something dark and haunting. Then Peter, the attractive mountain lodge owner, and a meddling cook, Mrs. Finn, keep coming around, shattering her peace and offering advice on how to fix her heavy heart. Courtney grows closer to Peter, but Mrs. Finn warns her of his troubled past. Undaunted, Courtney sets out to win him over. But being with the brooding stranger may end up costing her more than she ever imagined. * * * "A blend of holiday inspirational and romance that adopts a more detailed story than most novels in either genre ... embracing both holiday spirit and a growth process that begins with pain and prejudice and moves steadily outward into recognizing new opportunities. The result embraces more than its title's promise, making The Christmas Spirit an inspirational story that is much needed and highly recommended year-round." ~Midwest Book Review "A one-of-a-kind paranormal romance with a good balance between heart-wrenching drama and light comedy. The fast pace is consistent and the suspense is wild, making the book unputdownable. The twist at the end is just priceless. This is one of those books that can be made into a blockbuster movie. The excitement does not change whether it is read around the Christmas season or not." ~Risah Salazar, Readers' Favorite "A bit of a ghostly "Christmas Carol" story ... there is definite substance here. This is more than romance--a fun, memorable read. I hope we see more of this author in the future." ~Feathered Quill Book Awards Judges' CommentsAWARDS* Gold Medal Winner: Romance—Feathered Quill Book Awards* Recipient of the BestsellersWorld Award for Best Romance—Feathered Quill Book Awards* Romantic Fiction 1st Place Winner—Chatelaine Book Awards* Silver Award Winner in Romance—Kops-Fetherling International Book Awards
The Christmas Spirits on Tradd Street (Tradd Street #6)
by Karen WhiteThe Christmas spirit is overtaking Tradd Street with a vengeance in this festive new novel in the New York Times bestselling series by Karen White.Melanie Trenholm should be anticipating Christmas with nothing but joy--after all, it's the first Christmas she and her husband, Jack, will celebrate with their twin babies. But the ongoing excavation of the centuries-old cistern in the garden of her historic Tradd Street home has been a huge millstone, both financially and aesthetically. Local students are thrilled by the possibility of unearthing more Colonial-era artifacts at the cistern, but Melanie is concerned by the ghosts connected to the cistern that have suddenly invaded her life and her house--and at least one of them is definitely not filled with holiday cheer....And these relics aren't the only precious artifacts for which people are searching. A past adversary is convinced that there is a long-lost Revolutionary War treasure buried somewhere on the property that Melanie inherited--untold riches rumored to be brought over from France by the Marquis de Lafayette himself and intended to help the Colonial war effort. It's a treasure literally fit for a king, and there have been whispers throughout history that many have already killed--and died--for it. And now someone will stop at nothing to possess it--even if it means destroying everything Melanie holds dear.
Christmas With a Vampire
by Merline Lovelace Bonnie Vanak Lisa Childs Linda Winstead Jones Lori DevotiPrepare for an exhilarating journey across the boundary of death into a shadowy, daring new world. As darkness falls on another year, five fanged rebels are ready to celebrate like never before.It's a time for bloodlust and stolen kisses, for clandestine bites and forming new bonds beneath the mistletoe. Succumb to the forbidden as these powerful vampires give you a Christmas you'll never forget....Includes five red?hot vampire stories that will make the season sizzle!
Christopher's Diary: Echoes Of Dollanganger (Dollanganger #7)
by V.C. AndrewsPicking up where Christopher’s Diary: Secrets of Foxworth leaves off, Kristin Masterwood and her boyfriend up the ante—by going into her attic to re-enact scenes described in Christopher Dollanganger’s journal.Jealousy, tragedy, survival, and revenge—the discovery of Christopher’s diary in the ruins of Foxworth Hall brings new secrets of the Dollanganger family to light and obsesses a new generation. With Flowers in the Attic and Petals on the Wind both now major Lifetime TV events, the first new Dollanganger stories in nearly thirty years is a timely look at the events in the attic—from teenage Christopher’s point of view. Christopher Dollanganger was fourteen when he and his younger siblings—Cathy and the twins, Cory and Carrie—were locked away in the attic of Foxworth Hall, prisoners of their mother’s greedy inheritance scheme. For three long years he kept hope alive for the sake of the others. But the shocking truth about how their ordeal affected him was always kept hidden—until now. Seventeen-year-old Kristin Masterwood is thrilled when her father’s construction company is hired to inspect the Foxworth property for a prospective buyer. The once grand Southern mansion still sparks legends and half-truths about the four innocent Dollanganger children, even all these decades later. Foxworth holds a special fascination for Kristin, who was too young when her mother died to learn much about her distant blood tie to the notorious family. Accompanying her dad to the “forbidden territory,” they find a leather-bound book, its yellowed pages filled with the neat script of Christopher Dollanganger himself. Her father grows increasingly uneasy about her reading it, but as she devours the teen’s story page by page, his shattering account of temptation, heartache, courage, and betrayal overtakes Kristin’s every thought. And soon her obsession with the doomed boy crosses a dangerous line…
The Chronicles of Harris Burdick
by Chris Van AllsburgAn inspired collection of short stories by an all-star cast of best-selling storytellers based on the thought-provoking illustrations in Chris Van Allsburg's The Mysteries of Harris Burdick. For more than twenty-five years, the illustrations in the extraordinary Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg have intrigued and entertained readers of all ages. Thousands of children have been inspired to weave their own stories to go with these enigmatic pictures. Now we've asked some of our very best storytellers to spin the tales. Enter The Chronicles of Harris Burdick to gather this incredible compendium of stories: mysterious, funny, creepy, poignant, these are tales you won't soon forget. This inspired collection of short stories features many remarkable, best-selling authors in the worlds of both adult and children's literature: Sherman Alexie, M.T. Anderson, Kate DiCamillo, Cory Doctorow, Jules Feiffer, Stephen King, Tabitha King, Lois Lowry, Gregory Maguire, Walter Dean Myers, Linda Sue Park, Louis Sachar, Jon Scieszka, Lemony Snicket, and Chris Van Allsburg himself. Van Allsburg's Harris Burdick illustrations have evoked such wonderment and imagination since Harris Burdick's original publication in 1984; many have speculated or have woven their own stories to go with his images. More than ever, the illustrations send off their eerie call for text and continue to compel and pick at the reader's brain for a backstory--a threaded tale behind the image. In this book, we've collected some of the best storytellers to spin them.
Chronicles of the Black Company: The Black Company - Shadows Linger - The White Rose (The Black Company)
by Glen CookDarkness wars with darkness as the hard-bitten men of the Black Company take their pay and do what they must. They bury their doubts with their dead.Then comes the prophecy: The White Rose has been reborn, somewhere, to embody good once more ...This is fantasy for all fans of Steven Erikson, Joe Abercrombie and David Gemmell. Available for the first time in a UK edition.Contains the first three Black Company novels: THE BLACK COMPANY, SHADOWS LINGER and THE WHITE ROSE
The Chronicles of Viktor Valentine
by Z BrewerA perfectly average boy uncovers a supernatural secret about his family that could put his whole town in grave danger—if it doesn’t make him die of embarrassment first—in this mysterious and funny middle grade debut from New York Times bestselling author Z Brewer.Viktor Valentine can’t think of a better way to end his summer vacation than playing All the Vampires Everywhere, his favorite video game, with his best friend, Damon. Yet his parents, who make cringey jokes and call him dorky nicknames, seem set on ruining his plans. Viktor knows he can’t really compete with Damon’s “cool” friends—so their epic video game playing is the best Viktor can do to come close to being cool in Damon’s eyes.But then Viktor slowly starts to realize that his parents may be hiding something from him. They’re acting very suspicious; they sneak out after midnight and return with bloody mouths. But he’s probably just played too many video games. After all, vampires aren’t real . . . right?Seventh grade is tough enough without having to figure out if your family has fangs. And to make matters worse, the new girl that moved in across the street seems particularly interested in things that go bump in the night. Can Viktor protect his family, or will his sleuthing come back to bite him?
The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod: Ninth Grade Slays
by Heather BrewerFreshman year stinks for Vlad Tod. Bullies still harass him. The photographer from the school newspaper is tailing him. And failing his studies could be deadly. A trip to Siberia gives "study abroad" a whole new meaning as Vlad connects with other va
The Chrysalis
by Brendan Deneen"Creepy, powerful, wonderfully twisted."--New York Times bestselling author Jonathan MaberryDon’t Go in the BasementIn a brutal spasm of bad luck, Tom and Jenny Decker lose both their cheap Manhattanapartment and their barely-above-minimum-wage jobs.Their luck runs hot when they stumble upon a surprisingly affordable house in thesuburbs, an old friend of Tom’s offers him an amazing opportunity, and Jenny discoversthat she’s pregnant.But there are dark secrets galore in the Deckers’ new/old house. The place has aviolent past. There’s a thing in the basement, a bizarre chrysalis Tom conceals fromJenny.Touching it makes him feel like a winner, like he can tackle any challenge—themortgage, the commute, impending fatherhood.Until the night everything goes horribly wrong and the Deckers’ dream life isexposed as the phantom it always was. The night the chrysalis starts to hatch.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Cicadas Sing of Summer Graves
by Quinn ConnorAt turns haunting and breathtaking, Cicadas Sing of Summer Graves explores legacies of love, family, and the ghostly imprint grief leaves behind as three women face the past to bring light to an old Southern town lost deep beneath the surface.Years ago, yellow fever gripped the small lakeside town of Prosper, Arkansas. At the height of that summer swelter, in the wake of an unexpected storm, the dam failed and the valley flooded—drowning the town and everyone trapped inside.The secrets of old Prosper drowned with them.Now, decades later, when a mysterious locked box is pulled from the depths of the lake, three descendants of that long-ago tragedy are hurled into another feverish summer. Cassie: the reclusive sole witness to an impossible horror no one believes. Lark: a wide-eyed dreamer haunted by bizarre visions. June: caught between longing for a fresh start and bearing witness to the ghosts of the past. Bound together, all three must contend with their home's complex history—and with the ruins of the town lost far beneath the troubled water."A liquid southern Gothic that laps against the land of the living until old secrets that can't be washed away are revealed. Seductive, haunting and beautiful." —Willa Reece, author of Wildwood Magic
El ciclo del hombre lobo (Booket Ser.)
by Stephen KingUna escalofriante revisión del mito del hombre lobo por el rey de la literatura de terror, Stephen King. El terror empezó en enero,con la luna llena... El primer grito fue el de un ferroviario aislado por la nieve, cuando sintió unos colmillos desgarrando su garganta. Al mes siguiente se oyó un grito de agonía proferido por una mujer a quien atacaban en su habitación. Cada vez que la luna llena brilla en la aislada y solitaria ciudad de Tarker's Mills, se producen escenas de increíble horror. Nadie sabe quién será la próxima víctima. Pero sí hay una certeza... ...cuando la luna se muestra en todo su esplendor, un terror paralizante recorre Tarker's Mills. En el viento se oyen gruñidos que parecen palabras humanas. Y por todas partes aparecen las huellas de un monstruo insaciable...