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The Cartels Jungle
by Irving E. Cox Jr.In most ideally conceived Utopias the world as it exists is depicted as a mushrooming horror of maladjustment, cruelty and crime. In this startlingly original short novel that basic premise is granted, but only to pave the way for an approach to Utopia over a highway of the mind so daringly unusual we predict you'll forget completely that you're embarking on a fictional excursion into the future by one of the most gifted writers in the field. And that forgetfulness will be accompanied by the startling realization that Irving E. Cox has a great deal more than a storyteller's magic to impart.
Carter and the Curious Maze: Weird Stories Gone Wrong
by Philippa DowdingCarter discovers a creepy maze at the fair and travels farther and farther back in time. How will he ever get back to the present? The fair is dull, dull, dull, and nothing interesting will ever happen to Carter again … until Carter discovers the curious maze. Nothing has ever happened here in the history of the world, he thinks. But the maze has some strange secrets, and the spot Carter stands upon has seen some very exciting events over the centuries. Once Carter enters the maze, odd people begin to appear. First he meets Mr. Green, the mysterious, creepy maze-keeper, then a leaf-covered girl, a lost little boy in old-fashioned clothes, a wounded British soldier, and finally an eighteenth-century Native boy who seems very authentic, indeed. When Carter eventually escapes the curious maze, the fair is all wrong. There are too many horses, ladies in bonnets, and what’s a freak show doing there? Carter begins his travels through time, and his dull afternoon is about to get very, very interesting.
Carter Beats the Devil
by Glen GoldA hypnotizing work of historical fiction that stars 1920s magician Charles the Great, a young master performer whose skill as an illusionist exceeds even that of the great Houdini. Nothing in his career has prepared Charles Carter for the greatest stunt of all, which stars none other than President Warren G. Harding and which could end up costing Carter the reputation he has worked so hard to create. Filled with historical references that evoke the excesses and exuberance of Roaring Twenties, pre-Depression America, Carter Beats the Devil is a complex and illuminating story of one man's journey through a magical and sometimes dangerous world, where illusion is everything.
Carter Beats the Devil
by Glen David GoldWell-written historical novel dealing with the death of Warren Harding, a famous illusionist, and a secret for which men would kill.
Carter Beats the Devil
by Glen David GoldCharles Carter, dubbed Carter the Great by Houdini himself, was born into privilege but became a magician out of need: only when dazzling an audience can he defeat his fear of loneliness. But in 1920s America the stakes are growing higher, as technology and the cinema challenge the allure of magic and Carter's stunts become increasingly audacious. Until the night President Harding takes part in Carter's act only to die two hours later, and Carter finds himself pursued not only by the Secret Service but by a host of others desperate for the terrible secret they believe Harding confided in him. Seamlessly blending reality and fiction, Gold lays before us a glittering and romantic panorama of our modern world at a point of irrevocable change.
Carter Clay: A Novel
by Elizabeth EvansDrunk, and driving a van down a Florida highway, Carter Clay, a Vietnam vet at loose ends, irrevocably shatters the lives of the Altiz family, killing Joe and seriously injuring his wife, Katherine, and their daughter, Jersey, in a hit-and-run accident. Horrified, Clay seeks redemption, while still concealing his culpability, by becoming the questionable caretaker of the two survivors' damaged lives--eventually imposing upon them the baggage of his past and his haphazard faith in God. Suspenseful, psychologically complex, and inhabited by characters that will haunt your memory long after you have turned the last page, Carter Clay is a finely wrought tale of the frailty of identity and the possibility of redemption.
Carter Finally Gets It
by Brent CrawfordIn this laugh-out-loud novel about getting through high school, getting the girl, and getting it together, readers join Will Carter as he enters his freshman year in high school.
Carter & Lovecraft: A Novel (Carter And Lovecraft Ser. #1)
by Jonathan L. HowardFrom author Jonathan L. Howard comes the start of a thrilling supernatural series that brings the H.P. Lovecraft mythos into the twenty-first century, optioned by Warner Bros TV.Daniel Carter used to be a homicide detective, but his last case -- the hunt for a serial killer -- went wrong in strange ways and soured the job for him. Now he's a private investigator trying to live a quiet life. Strangeness, however, has not finished with him. First he inherits a bookstore in Providence from someone he's never heard of, along with an indignant bookseller who doesn't want a new boss. She's Emily Lovecraft, the last known descendant of H.P. Lovecraft, the writer from Providence who told tales of the Great Old Ones and the Elder Gods, creatures and entities beyond the understanding of man. Then people start dying in impossible ways, and while Carter doesn't want to be involved, but he's beginning to suspect that someone else wants him to be. As he reluctantly investigates, he discovers that Lovecraft's tales were more than just fiction, and he must accept another unexpected, and far more unwanted inheritance.
Carthage Chronicles Collection: 2 Volumes in 1 – Healer of Carthage and Return to Exile with bonus novellas A Perfect Fit and Shades of Surrender
by Lynne GentryHealer of Carthage:<P><P> First-year resident Dr. Lisbeth Hastings is too busy to take her father’s bizarre summons seriously. But when a tragic mistake puts her career in jeopardy, answering her father’s call seems her only hope of redeeming the devastating failure that her life has become. While exploring the haunting cave at her father’s archaeological dig, Lisbeth falls through a hidden hole, awakening to find herself the object of a slave auction and the ruins of Roman Carthage inexplicably restored to a thriving metropolis. Is it possible that she’s traveled back in time, and, if so, how can she find her way back home? <P> Return to Exile:<P> Six years ago, impossible circumstances forced Dr. Lisbeth Hastings to leave behind the love of her life, not just in another country, but in another time. Her work as a top-notch epidemiologist and parenting her little girl helps alleviate the pain, but at night when her exhausted head hits the pillow, images of her beloved Cyprian haunt her sleep.<P> A Perfect Fit:<P> This prequel to The Carthage Chronicles offers an exclusive look at the romance of archaeologist Lawrence Hastings and Dr. Magdalena Kader—parents of heroine Dr. Lisbeth Hastings from the novel Healer of Carthage—and how they stumbled upon a mystery thousands of years old and began the fateful journey to the Cave of the Swimmers. <P> Shades of Surrender: This prequel to The Carthage Chronicles sheds light on the love story of Ruth and Caecilianus and the beginnings of the church in Carthage and their relationship with the young Roman noble, Cypria <P>
El Cartografo
by Craig GaydasMientras exploraba una cueva en Nuevo México, Nathan, de 16 años de edad, se topa con alguien inesperado: el Oficial de Ciencias de la Liga de Exploradores Satou. Igualmente sorprendido cuando Nathan rompe la barrera de seguridad, Satou hace lo único que puede y secuestra al intruso humano, y cambia para siempre el equilibrio del universo. Nathan es presentado al Consorcio, una liga intergaláctica de exploradores, científicos, soldados y diplomáticos. Descubre el Mapa Universal, un antiguo artefacto encerrado hace mucho tiempo por alguien llamado simplemente El Cartógrafo. Después de desbloquearlo accidentalmente, Nathan comienza sin saberlo una cadena de acontecimientos que amenaza con desgarrar el tejido mismo del universo. Con la ayuda de la Liga de Exploradores, ¿puede Nathan detener la guerra antes de que llegue a la Tierra y destruya todo lo que le es querido?
The Cartographers
by Peng Shepherd'Exquisitely written ... Be prepared to be swept away on an incredible journey' Brad Thor, #1 bestselling author of Black Ice'A story about magical maps that lead to your heart's desire [and] the people who would do anything to find them ... A vastly rich experience' Charles Soule, author of The Oracle YearThere are some maps you can lose yourself in...Nell Young has lived her life in and around maps. Her father, Dr. David Young, was one of the most respected cartographers in the world. But this morning he was found dead - or murdered? - in his office at the New York Public Library. Nell hadn't spoken to her father in years, ever since he fired her after an argument over a seemingly worthless highway roadside map. A map which was mass-produced - and every copy of which is now being found and destroyed. But why? To answer that question, Nell will embark on a dangerous journey into the heart of a conspiracy beyond belief, the secrets behind her family, and the true power that lies in maps . . . THE CARTOGRAPHERS is a story about Art and Science: where they meet, how they both enrich our lives, and how each defines the other. And it's a book about the mystery, history, and ineffable romance of maps.
The Cartographers: A Novel
by Peng Shepherd"A wildly entertaining, imaginative ride with a cinematic plot that keeps the pages turning." — Real SimpleFrom the critically acclaimed author of The Book of M, a highly imaginative thriller about a young woman who discovers that a strange map in her deceased father’s belongings holds an incredible, deadly secret—one that will lead her on an extraordinary adventure and to the truth about her family’s dark historyWhat is the purpose of a map? Nell Young’s whole life and greatest passion is cartography. Her father, Dr. Daniel Young, is a legend in the field and Nell’s personal hero. But she hasn’t seen or spoken to him ever since he cruelly fired her and destroyed her reputation after an argument over an old, cheap gas station highway map.But when Dr. Young is found dead in his office at the New York Public Library, with the very same seemingly worthless map hidden in his desk, Nell can’t resist investigating. To her surprise, she soon discovers that the map is incredibly valuable and exceedingly rare. In fact, she may now have the only copy left in existence . . . because a mysterious collector has been hunting down and destroying every last one—along with anyone who gets in the way.But why?To answer that question, Nell embarks on a dangerous journey to reveal a dark family secret and discovers the true power that lies in maps . . .Perfect for fans of Joe Hill and V. E. Schwab, The Cartographers is an ode to art and science, history and magic—a spectacularly imaginative, modern story about an ancient craft and places still undiscovered.
The Cartographer's Daughter
by Kiran Millwood HargraveA beautifully written story of friendship, discovery, myths, and magic that the London Times called "reminiscent of fantasy greats such as Philip Pullman and Neil Gaiman." Legends say that the island of Joya was once a place where songbirds sang in every tree and the islanders were free to come and go as they pleased. That was before the harsh-ruling Governor arrived, and ravens drove out the native birds. Now there are no songbirds, and the people are forbidden to travel beyond the forest that separates them from the rest of the island. But for Isabella, the legends of her island home have always seemed like more than just stories. And when a series of mysterious events shakes the community, it's Isabella--daughter to the island's only mapmaker--who will lead a party of explorers into the forest in search of answers. As the group ventures deeper and deeper into the island, dark secrets begin to surface, and the legends Isabella has listened to all these years show signs of coming to life. Debut novelist Kiran Millwood Hargrave draws on the cultural folklore of the Canary Islands in this richly told story of a girl's quest to map her own place in a world that legends alone have shaped. Advance Praise:"[R]eminiscent of fantasy greats such as Philip Pullman and Neil Gaiman." --The London TimesFrom the Hardcover edition.
Cartomancy
by Mary GentleMary Gentle is one of Britain's most outstanding writers of imaginative fiction, able to move seamlessly from science fiction to fantasy within the same story. Following on from the success of ASH, 1610: A SUNDIAL IN A GRAVE and the omnibus volumes WHITE CROW and ORTHE, comes CARTOMANCY, the definitive collection of Mary Gentle's short fiction. CARTOMANCY includes the stories from SOLDIERS AND SCHOLARS as well as a number of tales previously unpublished in book form, all with new afterwords and topped and tailed with a specially revised version of her split story 'Cartomancy'.
Cartomancy
by Mary GentleMary Gentle is one of Britain's most outstanding writers of imaginative fiction, able to move seamlessly from science fiction to fantasy within the same story. Following on from the success of ASH, 1610: A SUNDIAL IN A GRAVE and the omnibus volumes WHITE CROW and ORTHE, comes CARTOMANCY, the definitive collection of Mary Gentle's short fiction. CARTOMANCY includes the stories from SOLDIERS AND SCHOLARS as well as a number of tales previously unpublished in book form, all with new afterwords and topped and tailed with a specially revised version of her split story 'Cartomancy'.
Cartomancy
by Michael A. Stackpole"Michael A. Stackpole is incapable of writing a book that isn't imaginative and intelligent. "–Stephen R. Donaldson, author ofThe Chronicle of Thomas Covenant New York Timesbestselling author Michael A. Stackpole returns with the second book of a groundbreaking trilogy charting exciting new territory in fantasy fiction. Cartomancyfollows a group of trailblazing mapmakers with the power to discover new worlds–and shape reality itself…. Under the shadow of invasion by a nameless enemy, there seems only one way to save Nalenyr from oblivion. The old heroes who once defended the land must be awakened. And accomplishing that requires a journey across the magical wasteland where they're rumored to be trapped–a wasteland rife with magic and danger. Grandson of the Royal Cartographer, Keles Anturasi finds himself trapped in an enemy nation where his skill may well be his death sentence. His brother Jorim is an ocean away, captive in an altered realm in which he's regarded as a god. And their sister Nirati resides in a paradise that exists between life and death with her insane grandfather and an ancient sorcerer bent on the world's destruction. Now they and their companions must struggle to survive in a world where war on earth mirrors war in heaven. What the gods themselves fear, men must brave. Heroes and mystics they may be, but can any of them survive in a world where things are seldom what they seem: a place where dreams can become reality–and reality can turn into a nightmare. . . . From the Trade Paperback edition.
Cartoon Fun
by Frank RodgersHave you ever fancied yourself as a cartoonist, making up brilliant characters and having great ideas? Then look no further! In Cartoon Fun, Frank Rodgers takes you on a creative cartoon journey. Follow his colorful directions, enjoy his jokes along the way and soon you'll be producing your own cartoon characters, caricatures and crazy cartoon capers!
Carve the Mark
by Veronica Roth<P>Fans of Star Wars and Divergent will revel in internationally bestselling author Veronica Roth’s stunning new science-fiction fantasy series. <P>On a planet where violence and vengeance rule, in a galaxy where some are favored by fate, everyone develops a currentgift, a unique power meant to shape the future. While most benefit from their currentgifts, Akos and Cyra do not—their gifts make them vulnerable to others’ control. Can they reclaim their gifts, their fates, and their lives, and reset the balance of power in this world? <P>Cyra is the sister of the brutal tyrant who rules the Shotet people. Cyra’s currentgift gives her pain and power—something her brother exploits, using her to torture his enemies. But Cyra is much more than just a blade in her brother’s hand: she is resilient, quick on her feet, and smarter than he knows. <P>Akos is from the peace-loving nation of Thuvhe, and his loyalty to his family is limitless. Though protected by his unusual currentgift, once Akos and his brother are captured by enemy Shotet soldiers, Akos is desperate to get his brother out alive—no matter what the cost. When Akos is thrust into Cyra’s world, the enmity between their countries and families seems insurmountable. They must decide to help each other to survive—or to destroy one another. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Carve the Sky
by Alexander Jablokovfrom the back cover "WE HAVE BEAUTIFUL ART, MYSTERIOUS GEMS, AND VIOLENT DEATH. WHAT MORE COULD YOU ASK FOR?" It is the midpoint of the 24th century. The human race has spread throughout the solar system, spawning a myriad of barbaric and technological cultures, bizarre religions, and sinister secret cults. And on the eve of interplanetary war, a priceless artifact has fallen into the hands of Anton Lindgren-aesthete, seneschal and Lieutenant of Internal Security for Lord Monboddo. An exquisite work of art, it has already cost at least two lives and threatens millions more-propelling Lindgren across the inhabited universe on a strange and terrible odyssey that will alter mankind's future profoundly ... and utterly.
Carved from Stone and Dream: A Los Nefilim Novel (Los Nefilim #2)
by T. Frohock“Frohock has intricately woven a unique reinterpretation of history. Eloquent prose accompanies a lyrical theme amid prewar tensions, enriching this imaginative historical fantasy.” -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)In this sequel to Where Oblivion Lives, the first entry in the Los Nefilim series set during the Spanish Civil War, a coded notebook containing the identities of Los Nefilim’s spies falls into enemy hands, and Diago is faced with an impossible choice: betray Los Nefilim or save his family.February 1939Catalonia has fallen. Los Nefilim is in retreat.With the Nationalist forces hard on their heels, the members of Los Nefilim—Spanish Nephilim that possess the power to harness music and light in the supernatural war between the angels and daimons—make a desperate run for the French border.Diago Alvarez, a singular being of angelic and daimonic descent, follows Guillermo and a small group of nefilim through the Pyrenees, where the ice is as treacherous as postwar loyalties—both can kill with a single slip. When a notebook of Los Nefilim’s undercover operatives falls into a traitor’s hands, Diago and Guillermo risk their lives to track it down. As they uncover a pocket realm deep within the Pyrenees, Diago discovers his family is held hostage.Faced with an impossible choice: betray Los Nefilim, or watch his family die, Diago must nurture the daimonic song he has so long denied in order to save those he loves.
The Caryatids
by Bruce Sterling"The Caryatids" looks at the near future and forecasts not just problems but incredible solutions using technology currently under development.
CAS: El retorno del Reich
by Robert A WebsterCon batallas salvajes bajo el océano y la quietud propia de los confines del espacio, este thriller paranormal te atrapará desde el capítulo uno sin pausa. Churchill Potts es el poderoso guardián de un portal ubicado en la tierra mortal. Junto a dos compañeros guías psíquicos, rescata tesoros escondidos en vida por almas perdidas recién fallecidas y los entrega a sus descendientes. A partir del contacto iniciado por el espíritu demoníaco del déspota más infame del siglo XX, el equipo CAS tendrá que descubrir no solo cuál es la conexión entre Adolf Hitler y el presidente de los Estados Unidos sino también por qué hay una guía espíritu en la Casa Blanca, en una carrera contrarreloj para restablecer el equilibrio entre el plano celestial y la tierra mortal antes de que el tejido mismo del universo se desgarre para siempre. Si fallan, los planes de Hitler de instaurar su Reich para dominar el mundo se harán realidad. Descarga CAS, El retorno del Reich, antes de que sea demasiado tarde.
A Casa
by Charlie DayeAria De La Vega vivia uma vida bem mundana até herdar a casa. Após chegar na casa, que descansa nas Montanhas Blue Ridge da Carolina, Aria conhece o homem de seus sonhos, descobre que a casa é mal-assombrada, é atacada por um fantasma, aprende sobre a Maldição Nativo-Americana que assombra a terra onde a casa descansa por mais de 130 anos e descobre que ela é a chave para desfazer tudo. E isso apenas nas primeiras 48 horas. Com a ajuda de suas duas melhores amigas, Melissa, uma formidável advogada da Califórnia e Amy, a neta de uma curandeira Cherokee, Aria irá decifrar a maldição, lutará com uma força invisível decidida a destruí-la, lidará com a dolorosa punhalada da traição e apostar tudo para salvar a si e ao homem que ama.
La Casa
by Charlie Daye Camila Molina CarvajalMi nombre es Aria De La Vega. Vivía una vida bastante aburrida a las afueras de Phoenix trabajando como perito de seguros, hasta que mi abuelo falleció, dejándome una casa anidada en Blue Ridge Mountains, en Carolina del Norte. Después del funeral, decidí que debía hacer un viaje para revisar mi nuevo hogar, así que volé a Carolina del Norte. Poco sabía que ese viaje cambiaría mi vida para siempre. Luego de dos días en la casa, fui atacada por un fantasma y conocí al hombre más sexy que haya visto nunca, de quien pronto descubriría que tenía sus propios secretos oscuros. En mi búsqueda de respuestas, me encontré una carta dirigida a mí, que me reveló una maldición nativo-americana que plagaba la tierra en la que yacía mi nuevo hogar. ¡Oh! ¿Y mencioné que yo era la que estaba destinada a romperla? Con la ayuda de mis dos mejores amigas, Melissa, una grandiosa abogado de California y Amy, la nieta de una mujer médico cheroquí, pudimos descifrar la maldición y combatir una fuerza del infierno jamás vista, decidida a detenernos a toda costa. La pregunta es... ¿puedo romper la maldición antes de me destruya a mí y a todos los que amo?
A Casa Alienígena: Uma História de Amor, Esperança e Intervenção Alienígena (Colecção da cidade natal #1)
by Owen JonesUm velho recebe ajuda inesperadamente, mas suas suspeitas estão certas? A Casa Alienígena Uma história de amor, esperança e intervenção alienígena Michael morou com sua esposa tailandesa na Tailândia por doze anos e na Espanha por dois, mas não conseguiu uma permissão de residência para o Reino Unido. Ela foi mandada de volta para a Tailândia e ele voltou para sua cidade natal, Barry, no sul do País de Gales, para tentar "pegá-la" antes do Brexit. As chances são pequenas e ele afunda cada vez mais no desespero, até dormindo na praia para economizar dinheiro. Na verdade, ele começa a perder a cabeça com preocupação e solidão. Ele nem vai à família pedir ajuda, porque sente que o evitaram, mas está certo? Um dia, um acidente de sorte o coloca em contato com quatro pessoas que mudam sua vida para sempre, mas quem são elas e de onde elas vêm? Seu Alter Ego, Ralph, faz insinuações fantásticas, mas elas poderiam ser verdadeiras? Alien House é uma fantasia, mas os problemas dentro da história são muito reais para milhares de casais, especialmente com o Brexit.