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Invincible (Chronicles of Nick #2)
by Sherrilyn Kenyon<P>Nick Gautier's day just keeps getting better and better. Yeah, he survived the zombie attacks, only to wake up and find himself enslaved to a world of shapeshifters and demons out to claim his soul. <P> His new principal thinks he's even more of a hoodlum than the last one, his coach is trying to recruit him to things he can't even mention and the girl he's not seeing, but is, has secrets that terrify him. <P>But more than that, he's being groomed by the darkest of powers and if he doesn't learn how to raise the dead by the end of the week, he will become one of them. . .
Invisible Recruit (IR-5)
by Mary BuckhamFor debutante Vaughn Monroe, joining the clandestine IR-5 Agency, a group trained to infiltrate the enemy by becoming one of them, was her true calling. Vaughn's pedigreed background came in especially handy when their latest mission concerned an old friend involved in a dangerous game of international weapons dealing. Back in the high-society world she'd tried to leave behind, Vaughn relied on high-tech training and her seductive "husband," M. T. Stone, to help accomplish her mission. But the price of proving she was more operative than heiress might be more than she ever expected to pay.
Invisible Terror Collection
by Bill MyersIn Volume 2 of the bestselling Forbidden Doors fiction series, author Bill Myers presents books 4-6-The Haunting, The Guardian, and The Encounter-which keep readers on the edge of their seats as he tells stories about the young adults who battle dangerous occultic influences in their lives. Biblical truths about spiritual warfare have never been so suspenseful and entertaining.
Involución
by Max BrooksMÁS DE 150.000 LECTORES ESPERAN LA NUEVA NOVELA DEL AUTOR DE GUERRA MUNDIAL Z Greenloop fue, hasta la inesperada erupción del Rainier, una selecta comunidad ecológica. Ubicada en los bosques del estado de Washington, a poca distancia de Seattle, ofrecía una vida idílica a sus habitantes, gracias a unos avances tecnológicos que estaban en comunión con la naturaleza. Ahora, de entre los escombros y los rastros de sangre de la urbanización, han podido recuperarse los diarios de Kate Holland. En ellos se relata una historia demasiado espantosa para ser olvidada, tan horrenda que podría romper nuestras convicciones. Incluso las más firmes, como la solidez de nuestra civilización. En las páginas de Involución, Max Brooks no solo hace público por primera vez el extraordinario testimonio de Kate, sino que también expone los resultados de su propia investigación sobre la masacre de Greenloop y sobre las letales criaturas que la llevaron a cabo, seres con un aura legendaria pero que se han revelado como terroríficamente reales. ¿DE QUÉ SOMOS CAPACES CUANDO QUEDAMOS AISLADOS DE LA SOCIEDAD? La crítica ha dicho...«Una magistral novela sobre el caos, tan adictiva como bien escrita.»Juan Gómez-Jurado «El retrato que hace Brooks de las comunidades ecológicas tiene toda la carga de sátira de un DeLillo. Leída a la luz de la actualidad, sin embargo, se convierte en una novela desasosegante, sobre todo porque el terror no solo está donde se le espera [...] sino también en una dura verdad: nuestra apariencia de civilización y predominio tecnológico se deshace como un azucarillo ante un gran descalabro social.»Neil McRobert, The Guardian «Una historia visceral de supervivencia y terror.»Financial Times «A ratos mordaz, a ratos terrorífica, puede entendersecomo una severa advertencia sobre nuestra excesiva confianza en la tecnología, cuando puede ser lo primero en fallar en una situación crítica.»Ismael Marinero, El Mundo «Max Brooks solo sabe escribir de aquello que le fascina y, sobre todo, le aterroriza. [...] Bajo su apariencia de divertimento, los libros de Brooks son ensayos útiles para nuestra continuidad como especie.»Juan Manuel Freire, El Periódico «Después de atraerte con un arsenal de veracidad, Brooks rompe en pedazos tu inocencia, como un simio gigante machacando un cráneo con la única ayuda de sus manos. Involución hará que te lo pienses dos veces antes de reservar un fin de semana en un lugar remoto en plena naturaleza.»SciFiNow «Una mezcla magistral de sátira social y terror extremo.»David Sedaris, autor de Calypso «Tiene una ambientación magnífica, una atmósfera claustrofóbica, un reparto diverso y fascinante, y sobre todo mucha acción. Una historia completamente original que mantendrá altísimo el pulso de los lectores.»Library Journal «¡Otra novela triunfal de Max Brooks! Primero, los zombis. Ahora, Bigfoot. No puedo más que esperar a que convierta a cada uno de los monstruos de la infancia en una novela adictiva, inteligente y entretenida.»Stephen Chbosky, autor de Amigo imaginario y Las ventajas de ser un marginado «Brooks siempre mete en sus tramas acción, información y atmósfera, y sabe destacar tanto el heroísmo como las debilidades de sus personajes. Esta novela de combustión continua gustará a los fans acérrimos de Brooks y a los lectores de ficción especulativa a los que les gustan las historias de monstruos.»Publishers Weekly «Involución es una de las mayores novelas de terror que he leído. Los personajes son redondos, el trasfondo de la novela es genial y todo lo demás te va a asustar como jamás imaginaste.»Blake Crouch, autor d
Ira
by Lee Pletzers Araceli RodriguezLos zombis llegaron por la noche. Entraron en las casas , atacaron, mataron,se alimentaron y hicieron más como ellos. Era una realidad que nadie pensó podría suceder. En la noche del brote, John encontró a su padre masticando el cuello de la pequeña Skyler con sangre derramada y carne desgarrada por doquier. Entonces su hija de tres años de cambió. Él y su esposa se enfrentaron a un desafío que nunca imaginaron. Varios meses después, John y Sally encuentran refugio en un campamento que está tratando de construir una nueva vida para cada miembro. Equipos se envían para buscar los elementos esenciales necesarios. En un acto de bondad, John es mordido por un camarada recién infectado. Ahora está prisionero en el campamento donde una vez encontró refugio con su esposa. Pero John no cambia. El es inmune. Uno en mil millones. Pero el campamento teme lo que ellos no entienden y vse unen para deshacerse de el. Con la ayuda de su esposa, John corre. Semanas después, en un claro del bosque encuentran una casa, pero antes de que la alcancen, son atacados por dos cazadores. John es capturado y encerrado en una habitación con un zombie. Conoce a un médico que está tratando de poner fin a la peste con resultados desastrosos. Contra su voluntad, a John se le da sangre de zombi genéticamente modificada, haciéndole algo más que humano, haciéndole algo más violento que un ser humano, haciéndole ... IRA. Una monstruosidad pensante, calculadora, cambiante a voluntad ...; Cuyo único objetivo es encontrar a su esposa, Sally. Y que se cuide cualquiera que se interponga en su camino.
Ira: LOS DESCENDIENTES DEL DIABLO - LIBRO 1 (LOS DESCENDIENTES DEL DIABLO #1)
by Amylynn BrightLuke Mephisto ha llevado la carga de la Ira desde que tenía diez años, cuando su padre fue elegido Diablo de su generación. Luke está seguro de que sólo es cuestión de tiempo que esa pesada corona caiga sobre su propia cabeza. Ya es un arquitecto célebre y en la actualidad diseña el edificio de sus sueños, uno que le situará en el mapa durante mucho tiempo después de su muerte. Pero hay un nuevo enlace con la empresa del cliente y ella lo está arruinando todo: llega a sus reuniones con sus lindos atuendos y hace peticiones estrafalarias. Y de repente Luke ya no se siente tan iracundo. Mia evita los conflictos en su vida. Sus padres le dieron muchos. Pero cuando la ponen al frente de la nueva sede corporativa de su familia, adopta una postura. Sabe lo que quiere y el malhumorado arquitecto tendrá que aceptarlo. Bajo su malhumorado exterior se esconde un tipo que la hace sentir especial, como si su inteligencia y su talento fueran valiosos. Pero sus pesadillas han sido especialmente infernales últimamente, y el Diablo de sus sueños se parece muchísimo a su nuevo novio.
Irish Ghost Stories (Ghost Stories)
by Flame TreeA new, lyrical collection of famous stories and the less well-known.A collection of characteristically playful yet philosophical Irish ghost stories from authors such as Oscar Wilde (The Canterville Ghost), Sheridan Le Fanu (The Child That Went With The Fairies, Stories Of Lough Guir), Charles Maturin (extracts from Melmoth the Wanderer), Lord Dunsany ('The Sword of Welleran') and Fitz-James O'Brien ('The Diamond Lens', 'What Was It?').FLAME TREE 451: From myth to mystery, the supernatural to horror, fantasy and science fiction, Flame Tree 451 offers a healthy diet of werewolves and mechanical men, blood-lusty vampires, dastardly villains, mad scientists, secret worlds, lost civilizations and escapist fantasies. Discover a storehouse of tales gathered specifically for the reader of the fantastic.
Irish Ghost Tales: And Things that go Bump in the Night
by Tony LockeDo ghosts exist, do supernatural beings walk the land and do creatures linger in the shadows. Are legends of blood-sucking creatures based on some truth found on the edges of reality? Within these pages Tony Locke will take you on a journey through the magical land of Erin. You will explore castles and graveyards, and be introduced to banshees, warlocks, spectres, poltergeists and the Undead. You will read about the spirit of a child that possesses a doll, the vengeful druid who guards a tomb and the ghost of a cannibal woman who enjoyed eating children. Based on the myths and legends of Ireland, these tales have been collected and retold by professional storyteller Tony Locke. So why not pull up a chair and sit awhile? You know you’re never too old for a story.
Irmã
by Sarah Dalton Lislaine M. OliveiraDois contos que fazem parte da série Mary Hades. Sombra Quando Mary visita o remoto bangalô a beira-mar da tia Izzy, passado e presente colidem. Ela logo percebe uma sombra escura pairando sobre as memórias da infância, deixando-a com uma tarefa que preferia não completar... Uma história de assombração de fantasmas que explora as delicadas relações entre as mulheres. Irmã Em 1997, Isabel Quirke senta-se para escrever uma carta para a irmã. Uma carta que pretende nunca enviar. Nas páginas, ela descreve os eventos assustadores que levaram à desintegração da relação entre elas. Susan Quirke, antes de tornar-se Susan Hades - mãe de Mary -, passa por uma transformação tão extrema que ela muda para sempre. Sua irmã mais nova, Isabel, pode apenas observar. Com cenas horripilantes, temas adultos e linguagem pesada, este livro é recomendado para leitores acima dos 16 anos.
Iron Axe (The Books of Blood and Iron)
by Steven HarperDeath asks a half-troll and his friends to save the world in this epic fantasy series debut by the author of the Clockwork Empire series. Although Danr is the son of a human mother, his father was one of the hated Stanes, trolls from the mountains. Now the barrel-chested teenager is condemned to hard labor on a farm where he endures taunts of &“Troll boy&” from the others. Yet no matter how bad things get, he always remembers the advice of his recently departed mother: be gentle and do not unleash the monster inside. One of Danr&’s few friends in the village, Aisa, was sold into slavery by her father and is now controlled by an abusive man. She keeps herself covered from head to toe and dreams of a better future. She and Danr hope to escape and make their way to freedom, but a series of dark events soon stirs up chaos. Strange creatures come down from the mountains, slaughtering villagers. Spirits of the dead haunt the land, terrifying those that are still alive. As rumors spread about the Stanes&’ involvement, Danr decides to find out the truth, taking Aisa and an amnesiac new friend with him. Soon they are called up by Death herself to set things right. At Death&’s request, the group sets out to recover the Iron Axe. Crafted by the dwarves, it is capable of restoring balance in the world—and destroying it, too. Along the way, Danr must call upon the monster within to face fierce and fantastic creatures while discovering truths that will change their lives forever. &“[Turns] common tropes on their heads. . . . [Harper&’s] reinterpretations of trolls, giants, and fae folk give this series opener a fresh feeling, while his nods to Norse mythology and folklore root it strongly in fantasy tradition.Readers will be eager to see what&’s in store for Aisa and Danr.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Brought back fond memories of a classic fantasy book while still offering a wonderfully unique take on the genre. . . . Steven Harper created a world that I never got tired of exploring.&” —The Qwillery &“The story holds all of the adventure, magic, and mystery I have come to expect from the genre. . . .[It] follows a hero&’s journey . . . with energy and artfulness.&” —Wicked Little Pixie
Iron Butterflies
by Andre NortonFew authors have achieved such renown as World Fantasy Life Achievement honoree and Science Fiction Writers of America Grand Master Andre Norton. With the love of readers and the praise of critics, Norton&’s books have sold millions of copies worldwide.Amelia could never have known that the necklace—the delicate filigree butterflies of dead black iron—would become the yoke that could drag her down to death.Amelia Harrach lived with a name blackened by scandal. They said her grandmother&’s marriage to a captive Hessian officer during the American Revolution had been false. Moreover, they said Amelia&’s father was a bastard. Then came the news that her grandfather was indeed alive and ready to acknowledge Amelia&’s legitimacy, and make her heiress to a great fortune in Germany.And so began a journey—a journey into horror and evil that would endanger Amelia and her fortune. Suddenly, she was trapped in a world of drugs and nightmares. But the treacherous way to freedom lay ahead—and so did love . . .
Iron Kissed: Mercy Thompson: Book 3 (Mercy Thompson #3)
by Patricia BriggsThe third novel in the international No. 1 bestselling Mercy Thompson series - the major urban fantasy hit of the decade'I love these books!' Charlaine Harris'The best new fantasy series I've read in years' Kelley ArmstrongMERCY THOMPSON: MECHANIC, SHAPESHIFTER, FIGHTERIt wasn't hard to follow the scent of blood to the living room where the fae had been killed. It had been a violent death, perfect for creating ghosts.Mercy Thompson enjoys life as a mechanic, but life is never simple given her increasing closeness to the local werewolf pack, and her ability to change into coyote form at will. And when a member of the fae community calls in a favour, needing her skills for a covert murder investigation, she jumps into the hunt.But the dangers multiply and she clashes with shadowed creatures of great power. When her old boss Zee is charged with a brutal assassination, Mercy find herself fighting alone. There are those who love her, who would keep her safe, but she is wary and holds her freedom precious. Until, that is, she has nothing left to lose but her life . . .Praise for the series:'Plenty of twists and turns . . . Kept me entertained from its deceptively innocent beginning to its can't-put-it-down end' Kim Harrison, bestselling author of Dead Witch Walking 'I enjoyed every minute of it. I love Mercy and can't wait for her to kick some more ass' Lilith Saintcrow Books by Patricia Briggs:The Mercy Thompson books:Moon CalledBlood BoundIron KissedBone CrossedSilver BorneRiver MarkedFrost BurnedNight BrokenFire TouchedSilence FallenStorm CursedShifting Shadows (Stories from the world of Mercy Thompson)
Iron Kissed: Mercy Thompson: Book 3 (Mercy Thompson #3)
by Patricia BriggsThe third novel in the international No. 1 bestselling Mercy Thompson series - the major urban fantasy hit of the decade'I love these books!' Charlaine Harris'The best new fantasy series I've read in years' Kelley ArmstrongMERCY THOMPSON: MECHANIC, SHAPESHIFTER, FIGHTERIt wasn't hard to follow the scent of blood to the living room where the fae had been killed. It had been a violent death, perfect for creating ghosts.Mercy Thompson enjoys life as a mechanic, but life is never simple given her increasing closeness to the local werewolf pack, and her ability to change into coyote form at will. And when a member of the fae community calls in a favour, needing her skills for a covert murder investigation, she jumps into the hunt.But the dangers multiply and she clashes with shadowed creatures of great power. When her old boss Zee is charged with a brutal assassination, Mercy find herself fighting alone. There are those who love her, who would keep her safe, but she is wary and holds her freedom precious. Until, that is, she has nothing left to lose but her life . . .Praise for the series:'Plenty of twists and turns . . . Kept me entertained from its deceptively innocent beginning to its can't-put-it-down end' Kim Harrison, bestselling author of Dead Witch Walking 'I enjoyed every minute of it. I love Mercy and can't wait for her to kick some more ass' Lilith Saintcrow Books by Patricia Briggs:The Mercy Thompson books:Moon CalledBlood BoundIron KissedBone CrossedSilver BorneRiver MarkedFrost BurnedNight BrokenFire TouchedSilence FallenStorm CursedShifting Shadows (Stories from the world of Mercy Thompson)
Iron Queen: Shakespeare's Cordelia like you've never seen her before . . . (Shakespeare's Queens)
by Joanna CourtneyShe is their youngest, sweetest sister, yet she is fated to become their strongest leader . . . The Coritani are a matriarchal line of great power, blessed with three princesses to carry the royal bloodline forward. Confident, fiery Goneril; fierce, earthy Regan; and gentle, water-blessed Cordelia. The future, the druids are certain, is secure.But when Goneril decides she wants power on her own terms, even at the expense of her fragile father, the princesses' triple bond is threatened and then tragically broken. Quiet Cordelia finds herself cast adrift, forced to flee for her life across dark, stormy seas.Can Cordelia find the strength to challenge her sisters and their pet druids, and bring truth, right and justice back to the Coritani before it's too late for them all?This is Shakespeare's Cordelia as you've never seen her before. Joanna Courtney's sweeping Historical trilogy is perfect for fans of Elizabeth Chadwick and Anne O'BrienPraise for Joanna Courtney:'Courtney's passion for this world is infectious. Iron Queen is a captivating story with plenty of thrills' The Courier'A glorious, rich, epic story of love, friendship and sacrifice which will sweep you up and transport you to another time. I absolutely loved this and can't wait for the next book in the series' Rachael Lucas, author of Sealed With A Kiss and Coming Up Roses'Lovely writing and a terrific sense of narrative drive. Superb!' Carol McGrath, author of The Daughters of Hastings trilogy'Amazing' Miranda Dickinson'I was hooked from the very first page and didn't want to put it down. Joanna Courtney is a new talent in the world of historical fiction and one that I would highly recommend. I look forward to reading more by this fantastic author' Bookbabblers'A strong sense of atmosphere and place and time. I really got into the story, in fact I was so gripped by it at one point that I missed my bus. It was a really good, exciting, read. I cannot wait to read the next two books.' Michelle Birkby, author of The House at Baker Street'Courtney's novel breathes new life into this complex character,...A thrilling introduction to Courtney's new trilogy on Shakespearean queens.' The Lady'An absorbing and emotional debut novel' Candis magazine'A thrilling and atmospheric read with strong female characters' MyWeekly'A beautifully written multi layered tale with a tremendously authentic sense of place and time . . . an epic feel . . . highly recommended' LizLovesBooks'The story reaches a heart-rending climax. A must read. I loved it' Freda Lightfoot, author of The Amber Keeper
Iron Queen: Shakespeare's Cordelia like you've never seen her before . . . (Shakespeare's Queens)
by Joanna CourtneyShe is their youngest, sweetest sister, yet she is fated to become their strongest leader . . . The Coritani are a matriarchal line of great power, blessed with three princesses to carry the royal bloodline forward. Confident, fiery Goneril; fierce, earthy Regan; and gentle, water-blessed Cordelia. The future, the druids are certain, is secure.But when Goneril decides she wants power on her own terms, even at the expense of her fragile father, the princesses' triple bond is threatened and then tragically broken. Quiet Cordelia finds herself cast adrift, forced to flee for her life across dark, stormy seas.Can Cordelia find the strength to challenge her sisters and their pet druids, and bring truth, right and justice back to the Coritani before it's too late for them all?This is Shakespeare's Cordelia as you've never seen her before. Joanna Courtney's sweeping Historical trilogy is perfect for fans of Elizabeth Chadwick and Anne O'BrienPraise for Joanna Courtney:'A glorious, rich, epic story of love, friendship and sacrifice which will sweep you up and transport you to another time. I absolutely loved this and can't wait for the next book in the series' Rachael Lucas, author of Sealed With A Kiss and Coming Up Roses'Lovely writing and a terrific sense of narrative drive. Superb!' Carol McGrath, author of The Daughters of Hastings trilogy
Ironfoot: The Enchanter General, Book One
by Dave DuncanMedieval magic, murder, and mayhem! It is 1164, and for a hundred years England has been ruled by the Normans. A young Saxon boy named Durwin, crippled by a childhood accident, had caught the eye of a Norman sage teaching at a rural school of magic. Realizing that the boy had promise, Durwin was made stable boy, and eventually allowed to attend classes. Now twenty, Durwin is proficient enough that he is assigned to teach, but the other sages refuse to promote him and he is hassled by the Norman juniors for his disability. But those troubles turn out to be the least of his worries when he manages to corrects errors in an ancient corrupted spell, which promptly prophesies murder. Sure enough, word soon reaches the school that one of the local count’s house sage has died, perhaps slain by black magic. Durwin is whisked away to the family’s castle, only to find that one death was only the beginning. The young sage quickly learns of a dizzying plot to assassinate King Henry. Dropped into the middle of the complex politics of England’s royal courts, can Durwin stop them in time?
Ironside: A Modern Faery's Tale
by Holly BlackSequel to Tithe. As the possessor of Roiben's true name, 16-year-old Kaye returns to Faeryland to try to complete a nearly impossible quest that will release Roiben from the spell of the faery queen who holds him in thrall.
Irregular Verbs: And Other Stories
by Matthew JohnsonBrilliantly inventive speculative stories that offer “highly original riffs on everything from superhero to zombie fiction” (Toronto Star). A guilt-ridden nurse atones for her sins by joining her zombified patients in exile. A lone soldier stands guard on a desolate Arctic island against an invasion that may be all in his mind. A folk singer tries to unionize Hell. In these strange, funny short stories, you will journey to places beyond your imagination: from a resettlement center for refugees from ancient Rome, to a lost country recreated by its last citizen on the Internet, to a restaurant where the owner’s ghost lingers for one final party. Discover the secret connection between Mark Twain and Frankenstein, and the magic power of blackberry jam—all in this debut collection by an author whose work has been nominated for the Sidewise Award and Pushcart Prize. “Readers interested in modern speculative fiction would be strongly recommended to make this their next choice.” —Publishers Weekly
Is She for Real?
by P. J. NightP.J. Night's latest installment in the spooky and spectacular Creepover series for middle-grade girls is a level 5 on the Creep-o-Meter.In Is She For Real?, Bethany has just moved to Old Warwick, a quaint old town that is said to be haunted by the ghost of Lady Warwick. Lady Warwick lived centuries ago and died of a broken heart...but her grave was found empty shortly after her death. Legend says that Lady Warwick was buried alive and still roams Old Warwick today in search of her lost love. Bethany hears all about the legend from her new friends and thinks it's all pretty corny--until really strange things start happening to her. With a ring on her finger that looks just like the one Lady Warwick wore, and a new boyfriend with chilling similarities to Lady Warwick's lost love, Bethany's friends have to wonder: Is real life imitating legend...or becoming legend? This tale is a level 5 on the Creep-o-Meter. Super scary!
Isabellae Volume 1
by RauleIn the midst of feudal Japan, Isabellae Ashiwara, the fiercely independent daughter of a Celtic witch and a samurai master, roams the countryside with her father's ghost at her side, earning her living as a highly-skilled bounty hunter while searching for her long-lost sister, Siuko. Acquiring a misfit crew along the way, Isabellae battles against evil both worldly and supernatural, inching ever closer to discovering the truth of her haunted past and embracing her destiny.From the brilliant minds of Raule and Gabor, Dark Horse Books is thrilled to present the first volume of Isabellae, collecting the first three French volumes in one compendium and offered in an English digital-format. Collects French volumes 1-3
Isabellae Volume 2
by RauleIn this epic conclusion to the series, Isabellae battles against ancient Celtic beasts and deities that threaten the destruction of humanity.Curious about her origins and in search of long-lost Celtic relatives, Isabellae travels to Ireland. But when the ancient druids of the Emerald Isle make a deal with the monstrous Formorian gods, Isabellae finds herself battling in a war for control with her English and Irish allies! From the innovative minds of Spanish creators Raule and Gabor, Dark Horse Books is excited to present Isabellae Volume 2, which collects the final three volumes of the original French series, available in English for the first time. Collects French albums 4-6.
Ishtar's Legacy (Wild Women #3)
by Rachel SullivanThe Wild Women turn the tides on their oppressors in a war across the U.S. in this paranormal romantic thriller by the author of Lilith&’s Children. As leaders from Wild Women groups in foreign countries get wind of a potential exposure in America, they send their ambassadors to assess the situation. What they find is defected Hunters: men who have been oppressing Wild Women for decades, now helping Wilds. When American resistance leader Faline Fay aligned with an ex-Hunter, her coterie took it badly. But these foreign Wilds make that look like a walk in the forest. They are ready to declare war on their American sisters for turning against their own kind. Now Faline has one shot to stop the bloodshed, taking freedom for herself and every other Wild Woman. But can she succeed with her hands literally tied behind her back?
Isis
by Douglas CleggNew York Times bestselling author Douglas Clegg brings us Isis, a beautifully illustrated, unforgettable novella that is sure to become a classic tale of the supernatural.If you lost someone you loved, what would you pay to bring them back from the dead?Old Marsh, the gardener at Belerion Hall, warned the Villiers girl about the old ruins along the sea-cliffs. "Never go in, miss. Never say a prayer at its door. If you are angry, do not seek revenge by the Laughing Maiden stone or at the threshold of the Tombs. There be those who listen for oaths and vows....What may be said in innocence becomes flesh and blood in such places."She was born Iris Catherine Villiers. She became Isis.From childhood until her sixteenth year, Iris Villiers wandered the stone-hedged gardens and the steep cliffs along the coast of Cornwall near her ancestral home. Surrounded by the stern judgments of her grandfather--the Gray Minister--and the taunts of her cruel governess, Iris finds solace in her beloved older brother who has always protected her. But when a tragic accident occurs from the ledge of an open window, Iris discovers that she possesses the ability to speak to the dead...Be careful what you wish for...it just may find you.
Island
by Richard LaymonWhen Rupert Conway set out on a cruise with seven other people, he planned to swim a little, get some sun He certainly didn't plan to get shipwrecked. But after the yacht blew up, that's what happened--he and his shipmates were stranded on a deserted island. Luckily for them, the island has plenty of fresh water and enough food to last until they get rescued. And luckily for Rupert, most of his fellow castaways are attractive women. But that's where his luck ran out--because the castaways aren't alone on the island. In the dense jungle beyond the beach there's a maniac on the loose, a killer with a murderous heart, a clever mind and a taste for blood. He doesn't like his new neighbors and he plans to slaughter them all... one by one.
Island 731: A Thriller
by Jeremy RobinsonA research vessel’s crew is shipwrecked on a mysterious island with a deadly past in this terrifying thriller by a New York Times–bestselling author.Mark Hawkins, former park ranger and expert tracker, is on board a research vessel studying the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. But his work is interrupted when his ship is plagued by malfunctions and the crew is battered by a raging storm . . .The next morning, the beaten crew awakens to find themselves anchored in the protective cove of a tropical island—and no one knows how they got there. The ship has been sabotaged, two crewmen are dead, and a third is missing. Hawkins spots signs of the missing man on shore and leads a small team to bring him back. But they soon discover evidence of a brutal history left behind by the island’s former occupants: Unit 731, Japan’s ruthless World War II human experimentation program. As more of his colleagues start to disappear, Hawkins begins to realize the horrible truth: that Island 731 was never decommissioned and the person taking his crewmates may not be a person at all—not anymore . . .“Robinson puts his distinctive mark on Michael Crichton territory with this terrifying present-day riff on The Island of Dr. Moreau . . . One of the best Jurassic Park successors.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)