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Graveyard Shift: A Paranormal Mystery (The Pepper Martin Mysteries #10)
by Casey DanielsIn this paranormal murder mystery, psychic medium Pepper Martin is contacted by the ghosts of Eliot Ness and Al Capone. Pepper Martin, now Community Relations Director of Garden View Cemetery, is contacted by the ghost of Eliot Ness, one of Cleveland's most famous dearly departed. According to Ness, the ashes scattered at the ceremony twenty years earlier weren't his. His were stolen prior to the ceremony by a Ness groupie, and he cannot rest until those ashes are found. Luckily, Pepper has an idea where they may be. Knowing she'll have no peace until she does what the ghost wants, Pepper travels across town to retrieve the ashes. When she gets there, though, she finds more—and less—than she bargained for. There is a dead body in the house…and Eliot Ness's ashes have vanished. Now Pepper must solve a murder. But when a mysterious package arrives for her containing the spirit of Al Capone, and her boyfriend Quinn begins acting strange, things go from bad to worse…
Graveyard Shift: A Novel
by Michael F. HaspilPolice procedurals go supernatural in this gritty urban fantasy debut by Michael F. Haspil in Graveyard ShiftAlex Menkaure once ruled as pharaoh. Marcus once lived in the time of Caesar. Now, mummy and vampire are partners in a special police unit, fighting to keep the streets safe from both supernatural criminals and anti-vampire vigilantes.When someone starts poisoning the artificial blood used by vampires, relations between vampires and humans deteriorate to the brink of anarchy. While the city threatens to tear itself apart, Alex and Marcus must form an unnatural alliance with a vigilante gang and a shape-shifter woman in a desperate battle against an ancient conspiracy.If they succeed, they'll be pariahs, hunted by everyone. If they fail, the result will be a war bloodier than any the world has ever seen.“Gritty urban fantasy and hard-boiled noir packed into a hand grenade of awesome!” —Mario Acevedo, author of Werewolf SmackdownAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Graveyard Shift (Hauntings Ser. #Bk.1)
by Chris WestwoodA spooky fantasy-adventure in which death is only the beginning! When Ben Harvester meets the mysterious Mr. October in London's Highgate Cemetery, he has no idea what a strange and dramatic turn his life is about to take. But Ben soon discovers that Mr. October works for the Ministry of Pandemonium, a secret organization responsible for tracking down lost souls and guiding them to the afterlife. And Mr. October wants him to be his new recruit. As Ben's apprenticeship begins, his eyes are opened to a new world of wonder -- a world where magic is real and ghosts haunt every crime scene, accident site, and hospital corridor. But with the wonder comes horror. Because the Ministry is not the only organization hunting spirits of the dead. The ghoulish Lords of Sundown want those spirits for their own sinister reasons. And as far as they're concerned, Ben's just chosen the wrong side in a very dangerous war. Ill-mannered spooks and fearsome monsters populate the alternative London of this charming paranormal adventure!
Gravitational Attraction
by Angel Martinez2nd EditionA mysterious distress call draws the crew of courier ship Hermes to what appears to be an empty, drifting troop vessel--empty except for the blood and gore spattered corridors and a lone survivor locked in a holding cell. Drawn to the handsome, traumatized man, the crew's comm officer, Isaac Ozawa, makes Turk his personal responsibility, offering him the kindness and warmth he needs after the horror he experienced. Isaac knows firsthand what it's like to be different and an outcast, and this cements their bond. Once a promising pilot, Isaac was left with a damaged body when his brain didn't meld with the high-tech implant needed to fly fighter ships. Turk's brain is no better. The result of a military experiment gone wrong, his natural abilities have been augmented to a dangerous degree. When an amoral, power-hungry admiral kidnaps Isaac and uses him to convince Turk to become the cataclysmic weapon he's hungered for, it will take Turk's strength, the ingenuity of the Hermes crew, the help of the enigmatic Drak'tar, and Isaac's own stubborn will to save them.1st Edition published by Silver Publishing, February 2012
Gravity: A Novel of Medical Suspense
by Tess GerritsenIn this propulsive, &“nonstop read&” (USA TODAY) from the New York Times bestselling author of The Shape of Night, a NASA doctor is in a deadly race against time to destroy a lethal microbe as it multiplies in the International Space Station.Dr. Emma Watson&’s lifelong dream of working and studying aboard the International Space Station has finally come true. But it quickly becomes a nightmare when a culture of single-celled organisms begins to regenerate out of control—and infects the crew. Emma must contain the outbreak and prevent as many deaths as possible while, back on Earth, her estranged husband is frantically working with NASA to bring her home. But with a contagion threatening all of humanity, there will be no rescue. &“Thrilling…fast-paced, scary, and loaded with insider information&” (The Plain Dealer, Cleveland), Gravity is an unputdownable thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final page.
Gravity
by Melissa WestIn the future, only one rule will matter:Don't. Ever. Peek.Seventeen-year-old Ari Alexander just broke that rule and saw the last person she expected hovering above her bed -- arrogant Jackson Locke, the most popular boy in her school. She expects instant execution or some kind of freak alien punishment, but instead, Jackson issues a challenge: help him, or everyone on Earth will die.Ari knows she should report him, but everything about Jackson makes her question what she's been taught about his kind. And against her instincts, she's falling for him. But Ari isn't just any girl, and Jackson wants more than her attention. She's a military legacy who's been trained by her father and exposed to war strategies and societal information no one can know -- especially an alien spy, like Jackson. Giving Jackson the information he needs will betray her father and her country, but keeping silent will start a war.
Gravity and Lies: Gravity & Lies (Static over Space)
by Cg VolarsMost cosmopolitan city in the universe, and a guy can't even get a freakin' sandwich.It should be the least of Izo's concerns. Afterall, he's already been kidnapped by aliens and dragged halfway across the galaxy so they can make a buck off his abilities. And sure, he knew being able to fly made him a little unique. But he had no idea the cult-like—yet strangely marginalized—reputation Avarians held beyond Earth's boundaries. As he arrives on the Imperial Capital, IA, he's got one choice: cooperate with his captors so they'll get him back home, or split and head out on his own, taking his best shot at returning to Earth—a planet no one's ever heard of.It isn't much of a choice. Being extorted by a mean reptile, a tele-empathic linguist, and a giant teddy bear who could crush a car seems as bad as it gets—until a powerful CEO-Senator appears from deep within the IA's darkest corners. With things changing from annoying to alarming, it's up to Izo to navigate a dangerous game of befriend and befraud, or be trapped on the wrong side of the universe forever—several million lightyears from the nearest deli.
Gravity Changes (American Readers Series)
by Zach PowersGravity Changes is a collection of fantastical, off-beat stories that view the quotidian world through the lens of the absurd. Set in a surreal fictional world that is populated by strange characters-children who defy gravity, a man who marries a light-bulb, the Devil and his miracle-worker wife-these stories take wide steps outside of reality, finding new ways to illuminate truth.
Gravity Falls: (Bedtime Stories Based on Your Favorite Episodes!)
by Disney BooksDipper and Mabel's recollections of the adventures they shared visiting their Uncle Stan&’s Mystery Shack in Gravity Falls are both strange and unexplained. Readers have the choice of reading their version, Grunkle Stan's version, or both.Come one, come all on this multi-narrative journey of Gravity Falls stories! Perfect for original fans of the series as well new fans streaming the show on Disney+, Tales of the Strange and Unexplained shares Dipper and Mabel&’s adventures while visiting their Uncle Stan. The Gravity Falls twist? Each retelling is accompanied by a short "Grunkle Stan" version of the same story, written from his gruff, humorous perspective. Fans will love the playful spin on classic bedtime storytelling delivered by Dipper, Mabel, and Grunkle Stan! If you like this, you may also love these other books: Gravity Falls: Journal 3Gravity Falls: Lost LegendsGravity Falls: Don't Color This Book! It's Cursed!Gravity Falls: Dipper's and Mabel's Guide to Mystery and Nonstop Fun!Gravity Falls: Happy Summerween! / The Convenience Store . . . of Horrors!Star vs. the Forces of Evil: The Magic Book of SpellsStar vs. the Forces of Evil: Star and Marco's Guide to Mastering Every DimensionThe Owl House: Hex-cellent Tales from The Boiling Isles
Gravity Falls: Once Upon a Swine
by Disney PressAt the moment when Mabel wins Waddles the pig at the Mystery Fair, Dipper ruins his chance to impress Wendy. But when Dipper finds a way to travel back in time and changes his fate with Wendy, Mabel's fate also changes—for the worse. Will Dipper and Mabel tweak time so they both leave the fair a winner? Will Mabel ever share a slice of pizza with her beloved Waddles again? Then, when a prehistoric creature snatches up Waddles, it's up to the Gravity Falls gang to save him! Readers will love this chapter book filled with black-and-white art from the show.
Gravity Falls: Pining Away
by Disney PressOn the night of the Party at the Mystery Shack, Dipper discovers a way to clone himself and thinks he's found the key to finally wooing Wendy. But will Dipper muster up the courage to ask her to dance? Or will his clones get jealous and turn on him? Then, when Lil' Gideon knocks Mabel out of the "friend zone" and into the "romance zone," Mabel can't turn him down! Will Dipper help Mabel break up with Lil' Gideon? Or will Mabel become Lil' Gideon's lil' girlfriend? Readers will love this chapter book filled with art from the show.
Gravity Is Heartless: The Heartless Series, Book One
by Sarah Lahey“. . . thoroughly engrossing. An engaging adventure set in a deftly illustrated future.” —Kirkus ReviewsGrounded in actual science and soaring in imagination, Gravity Is Heartless is science fiction at its best. This first thrilling installment of the award-winning Heartless Series will delight lovers of romance and sci-fi adventures.Earth, 2050. Scientist Quinn Buyers would rather be studying the clouds than getting ready for her wedding day. When an unexpected tragedy causes her to lose everything, including her famous scientist mother, she embarks on a quest for answers that takes her across the globe. Along the way, she discovers friends and finds love in the most unexpected places.Set in a not-too-distant future that envisages the best and the worst of human actions and creations, Quinn’s journey will keep you on your toes until the final pages.
Gravity Lost: A Novel (Ambit's Run #2)
by L. M. SagasL. M. Sagas follows her fast-paced sci-fi adventure Cascade Failure with an equally explosive sequel, Gravity Lost. Everyone's favorite fierce, messy, chaotic space fam is back with more vibrant worlds, and the wildest crew since Guardians of the Galaxy.After thwarting a space station disaster and planetary destruction, the Ambit crew thought turning Isaiah Drestyn over to the Union would be the end of their troubles. Turns out, it’s only the start.Drestyn is a walking encyclopedia of dirty secrets, and everyone wants a piece of him—the Trust, the Union, even the Guild. Someone wants him bad enough to kill, and with the life of one of their own on the line, the Ambit crew must jail-break the very man they helped capture and expose some of the secrets he’s been keeping before it’s too late.In the Spiral, everything has a price. In their fight to protect what they love, Eoan, Nash, Saint, and Jal will confront some ugly truths about their enemies, and even uglier truths about their friends. But nothing will come close to the truths they’ll learn about themselves.You can’t always fix what’s broken … and sometimes, it’s better that way.Ambit's RunCascade FailureAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Gravity of a Distant Sun (Shieldrunner Pirates #3)
by R. E. StearnsAdda and Iridian have survived the murderous AI that tried to kill them in Barbary Station and an evil megacorporation in Mutiny at Vesta but now they&’ll need all of their ingenuity to make it to the end of this epic trilogy. Adda Karpe and Iridian Nassir are on the run—both from the authorities who want to imprison them and the artificial intelligence that want to control their minds. Trapped on a desolate black-market space station on the edge of Jupiter, they&’re nearly out of allies—and out of luck. Now, they have one last shot to find a safe haven where they can live together in peace—across the interstellar bridge to another galaxy. Getting onto that mission will take everything they&’ve got and more. But on the other side of that bridge lies the life they&’ve always dreamed of...if they can survive long enough to reach it.
The Gravity of Love
by Sara StridsbergA dazzlingly inventive and acclaimed novel set in a Stockholm psychiatric hospital - by one of Sweden's most exciting literary talents"I'll put my head in the oven so you know where I am," he whispers, kissing her neck.Jim - charming, captivating, much loved by his women friends - has attempted suicide several times. Over his period of incarceration at the Beckomberga hospital for the mentally unstable, he voices his determination to succeed. Some day soon, he tells his daughter - as he has earlier told his mother and his wife - he will swallow sixty tablets, help them down with a bottle of whisky, and swim impossibly far out into the Atlantic.Will he, really? This question plagues Jim's daughter, the narrator of this powerful novel, who is as addicted to the hospital as her father is to alcohol. Through her subtle observations we understand the emotional needs of diehard alcoholics, the rationally uxoricidal, and other seemingly normal inhabitants of a psychiatric unit in the process of shutting down, depriving them of the only place they have known as home.A Magic Mountain for our times, for readers of Eimear McBride and Alexander Masters.Translated from the Swedish by Deborah Bragan-Turner
The Gravity of Love
by Sara StridsbergA dazzlingly inventive and acclaimed novel set in a Stockholm psychiatric hospital - by one of Sweden's most exciting literary talents"I'll put my head in the oven so you know where I am," he whispers, kissing her neck.Jim - charming, captivating, much loved by his women friends - has attempted suicide several times. Over his period of incarceration at the Beckomberga hospital for the mentally unstable, he voices his determination to succeed. Some day soon, he tells his daughter - as he has earlier told his mother and his wife - he will swallow sixty tablets, help them down with a bottle of whisky, and swim impossibly far out into the Atlantic.Will he, really? This question plagues Jim's daughter, the narrator of this powerful novel, who is as addicted to the hospital as her father is to alcohol. Through her subtle observations we understand the emotional needs of diehard alcoholics, the rationally uxoricidal, and other seemingly normal inhabitants of a psychiatric unit in the process of shutting down, depriving them of the only place they have known as home.A Magic Mountain for our times, for listeners of Eimear McBride and Alexander Masters.Translation (c)2016 Deborah Bragan-Turner (P)2016 WF Howes Ltd
Gravity Wells
by James Alan GardnerAward-winning author James Alan Gardner evokes a sense of wonder that is synonymous with great speculative fiction. Now, in his first short-story collection, he brings together the numerous tales that have made his reputation, ranging from the everyday experience to the cosmic, from peanut butter sandwiches to space drives. There are stories of wonder, imagination, humanity, and the unknown and tales that remind us of the importance of possibility. Some of the stories in this collection have won the Aurora Award and the grand prize in the prestigious Writers of the Future contest and been nominated for both the Hugo and Nebula Awards, while others are completely new and undiscovered.
Gravity Wells: Speculative Fiction Stories
by James Alan GardnerJames Alan Gardner has been called &“one of the most engaging reads in SF.&” His debut novel, Expendable, was acclaimed by some of science fiction&’s most esteemed authors. Now, in Gravity Wells, he brings together some of the stories that have helped solidify his reputation as one of the greats in speculative fiction. This collection consists of stories making their debut, previously published stories that have won the Aurora Award, the grand prize in the prestigious Writers of the Future contest, and tales that have been nominated for Hugo and Nebula Awards.
Gravity Zero
by Mark KeayBy the close of our century, the Lagrange Archipelago is clinically free of mental illness. When three notable colonists succumb to madness and death, the established order is threatened. The International Space Agency sends Inspector Charles Franklin Price and Dr Sybil McCreery to determine the precise origin and meaning of these events. At every turn, they are hindered by the enigmatic leader of the Lagrange Platform, Ching-shan, and his Court. Why? They cannot fathom. Only when they explore the dark worlds of physics and psyche do they find the ultimate truth of the Lagrange system's existence--where experiments into matter-antimatter conversion are not just the launching place for mankind into interstellar space, but the terminus for his terrifying encounter with something thoroughly alien to his spirit and species.
Gravity's Eye (Zeke Hailey)
by Ian C DouglasOn Mars, your best friend sometimes turns out to be your worst enemy.Zeke Hailey is struggling with life at the Chasm, the 23rd century school for psychics. His extrasensory skills have dried up and there's a prehistoric robot out to kill him. At least he has a new mate, in the shape of late comer Fitch Crawley. Only there's more to Fitch than Zeke realises. The boy has a genius for hypnosis, making fools of the teachers. Fitch has an invisible pet too, a creature armed with deadly venom.Zeke and Fitch team up with an old foe, setting off on a Martian road trip. But this search for answers will bring them face to face with monsters and, most dangerous of all, a demon from beyond time.Zeke will have to do more than survive his mind-bending friend and the ancient killer robot. As the universe starts to collapse, Zeke must choose between saving his friends or the human race. For nobody but Zeke can stop the apocalypse of Gravity's Eye.
Gray Bishop (A Cornerstone Run Trilogy #2)
by Kelly MeadeSome people need something to fight for... With the attacks on their homes escalating and human half-breeds seeking sanctuary among them, the loup garou are reaching their breaking point. Two, in particular. After failing to stop his little brother's kidnapping years ago, Bishop McQueen angrily broods on his shame, though no one else blames him. Jillian Reynolds is still dealing with a tragic accident that took everything she ever wanted from life. And her attraction to Bishop is only making things more difficult. When word reaches them that Jillian's hometown is under attack, the Alpha takes Bishop, Jillian, and a group of enforcers to assist in the battle. And it is in this chaos that both Bishop and Jillian will have to face their pasts--and the true feelings they have for each other--if they are going to survive... INCLUDES A PREVIEW OF THE NEXT TITLE IN THE CORNERSTONE TRILOGY, WHITE KNIGHT "Kelly Meding is a real storyteller and I look forward to reading more of her work."--Patricia Briggs, New York Times Bestselling Author Raised on a steady diet of Star Wars, Freddy Krueger and "Fear Street" novels, Kelly Meade developed a love for all things paranormal at a very young age. The stealthy adolescent theft of a tattered paperback from her grandmother's collection of Harlequins sparked an interest in romance that has continued to this day. Writing as Kelly Meding, Meade is the author of the Dreg City urban fantasy and the MetaWars books. She is also the author of the first book of the Cornerstone Trilogy, Black Rook, and the conclusion, White Knight.
The Gray Fairy Book: Complete and Unabridged (Andrew Lang Fairy Book Series #6)
by Andrew LangThe Gray Fairy Book has been admired time and time again, enchanting readers with its carefully crafted prose and eclectic assortment of fairy tales. Originally published in 1900, this collection of celebrated tales has stood the test of time. Some of the famous stories included are: The Partnership of the Thief and the Liar What Came of Picking FlowersThe Magician’s Horse The Dog and the Sparrow The White WolfThe Twin Brothers And many more! This beautiful edition comes complete with the original illustrations by Golden Age Illustrator Henry J. Ford, and is the perfect gift to pass on these timeless classics to the next generation of readers and dreamers. The imaginations of children throughout time have been formed and nurtured by stories passed down from generation to generation. Of the countless genres of stories, fairy tales often conjure the most vivid fantastical worlds and ideas, which cultivate creativity and bring elements of magic back into the real world. The Fairy Books, compiled by famous Scottish novelist and poet Andrew Lang, are widely considered among some of the best collections ever compiled.
Gray Lensman
by E. E. SmithKimball Kinnison, the greatest Lensman of his day, is on a mission to destroy the dreaded space pirates known as the Boskone. The Boskonians are set on complete conquest of the civilized worlds. Their strongholds are shielded from the Lensman by impenetrable thought screens. Kinnison is up to the task, but what he doesn&’t know is that Boskone&’s influence reaches all way into his beloved Galactic Patrol. Will he discover this before it&’s too late. A grand adventure from the father of Space Opera.
Gray Matters: A Novel
by William HjortsbergUnrest simmers in a dystopian future where disembodied brains are kept alive in tanks, waiting to earn a new body At twelve years old, Skeets Kalbfleischer is returning from a ski vacation when a lightning strike knocks his plane out of the sky, killing everyone else on board. Although his body is destroyed, a radical procedure preserves Skeets&’s brain, which spends twenty-five years in a fish tank before mankind realizes the implications of his second life. A key to immortality has been found. Four centuries later, it has become commonplace for the minds of the dead to be preserved. While warehoused in a massive storage facility tended by robots, the brains pass time watching old film clips, learning about bees, and meditating their way to a higher state of being. But for the facility&’s overseers, Skeets presents a problem. A twelve-year-old for all eternity, their most famous resident still wants to be a cowboy. To remedy this embarrassment, his handlers concoct a solution that will push humanity even farther past nature&’s wildest dreams. This ebook features an illustrated biography of William Hjortsberg including rare photos from the author&’s personal collection.
Gray Wolf Island
by Tracey NeithercottFor fans of The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender comes a compelling story of five friends in search of a legendary treasure. They’ll face adventure, supernatural elements, and what it means to trust your friends with the darkest of secrets. Ruby’s sister had one dying wish: that Ruby explore the infamous Gray Wolf Island and find the treasure long rumored to be buried there. Ruby sets off to find it, with only a poem, serving as a treasure map, to guide her. She teams up with some local friends—a boy supposedly born of a virgin, a girl who doesn’t sleep, a boy who has visions of his own death, and another with a dark family history. Together, they must face their own demons and give their secrets to the island in order to find their treasure. Along the way, they’ll learn things about themselves, and each other, that they never thought possible. But on an island that demands both truth and death, how far will they go to reach the end?