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Armed in Her Fashion
by Kate Heartfield“Heartfield’s impressive novel tells the story of folklore figure Mad Meg (or Dull Gret), who legendarily led a group of women to pillage hell” (Publishers Weekly, starred review). In 1328, Bruges is under siege by the Chatelaine of Hell and her army of chimeras—humans mixed with animals or armor, forged in the deep fires of the Hellbeast. At night, revenants crawl over the walls and bring plague and grief to this city of widows. Margriet de Vos learns she’s a widow herself when her good-for-nothing husband comes home dead from the war. He didn’t come back for her—in fact he moves right past her, pulls a secret chest of coins and weapons from under his floorboards, and goes back through the mouth of the beast called Hell. Margriet killed her first soldier when she was eleven, and she’s buried six of her seven children. She’ll do anything for Beatrix, her last surviving child, even if it means raiding Hell itself to get her inheritance back. Beatrix is haunted by a dead husband of her own, and blessed—or cursed—with an enchanted distaff that allows her to control the revenants and see the future. Together with a transgender man-at-arms who has unfinished business with the Chatelaine, a traumatized widow with a giant water-powered forge-hammer at her disposal, and a wealthy alderman’s wife who escapes Bruges with her children, Margriet and Beatrix forge a raiding party like Hell has never seen. “A strange, compelling, genre-bending debut . . . Part horror, part fantasy, part history, and part epic, it combines all of its elements into a commentary on gender, power, and patriarchy.” —Tor.com
Arnie
by Claudio HernándezArnie Hammer was strange and since he was born, he revealed to the world that something inside him had come into this world. Chris succumbs to his friendship and discovers the power of Telepathy in Arnie. In his nightmares he sees an evil Arnie that always says; I know what you need. Chip and his bouncers are after Arnie until they are responsible for an act Arnie will never forgive. The new phrase is; Things are fine like this. Then, Chris further finds out. that he has telekinetic powers and revenge is about to begin but he can't stop it until Arnie finally rests and lives his life elsewhere. Being him again.
Arslan
by M.J. EnghA classic of political science fictionArslan is a young Asian general who has conquered the USA and then the world, with a small town in Illinois as the capital of his new empire.Praised by the likes of Orson Scott Card and Samuel R. Delany, ARSLAN is a thoughtful but uncompromising work, one which still retains the power to shock.
Arslan (S.F. MASTERWORKS)
by M.J. EnghA classic of political science fictionArslan is a young Asian general who has conquered the USA and then the world, with a small town in Illinois as the capital of his new empire.Praised by the likes of Orson Scott Card and Samuel R. Delany, ARSLAN is a thoughtful but uncompromising work, one which still retains the power to shock.
Artefactos crueles
by George Wright Padgett Irma Pérez GonzálezEl famoso escritor de terror Gavin Curtis sufre un bloqueo creativo hasta que se encuentra con una misteriosa máquina de escribir, una antigüedad prohibida que enciende una inextinguible llama de inspiración en su interior. Pero todo tiene su precio y pronto descubrirá que su talento, encanto, riqueza y fama no son nada ante el mal implacable que ha desatado. Gavin ha de enfrentarse a una entidad destructiva de otro reino, mientras participa en una carrera contra reloj para salvarse a sí mismo y a aquellos que ama. El escritor George Wright Padgett nos trae una inquietante historia en la que los sueños se pueden hacer realidad, pero también las pesadillas.
Artefato de um Vampiro
by Vianka Van Bokkem Débora L. SousaEu empurrei um baú empoeirado que estava no "porão inacabado" da casa para onde eu e minha mãe nos mudamos. Para a minha surpresa, um desenho estava por baixo. Era um círculo com três triângulos dentro. Cada triângulo tinha um anjo segurando uma cruz. O mais estranho de tudo era o fato de que o desenho vermelho cheirava a sangue fresco. Não pensei duas vezes e limpei-o com uma vassoura até que não houvesse mais nada para ver. Mal sabia eu que um vampiro chamado Nathan Jones estava preso debaixo do desenho e que, graças a mim, estava livre para matar novamente!
Arthropoda (Arthropoda #1)
by Xenia MelzerAn Andi Hayes Murder MysteryDetective George Donavon doesn’t plan to stay in Charleston long. Skeptical and by-the-book, he’s on the fast track to the top, and he won’t let anything derail his career. Especially not Andrew Hayes, his grumpy, awkward new partner—and not the chief’s secret order to find out how said partner solves even the most difficult cases. George and Andi can’t agree on anything except their mutual dislike, but when three dead girls turn up at a storage unit, they must put their differences aside before the suspected trafficking ring claims another victim. There is no crime without witnesses. Andi knows George suspects his always-right “hunches” point to corruption, but he doesn’t care. All that matters is catching a killer… and keeping his secret. But with leads on this sprawling conspiracy drying up, he has no choice. He just can’t let his partner find out how he’s getting the information. Andi’s on the verge of losing his life, his mind, and his career. He could take George down with him… If the violent criminals who are always one step ahead don’t get to them first.
Arthur Mervyn; or, Memoirs of the Year 1793: With Related Texts
by Charles Brockden Brown Stephen Shapiro Philip BarnardSet during the epic Philadelphia yellow fever epidemic of 1793, Charles Brockden Brown's classic gothic novel Arthur Mervyn; or, Memoirs of the Year 1793 connects the outbreak with the upheavals of the revolutionary era and the murderous financial networks of Atlantic slavery.This edition of Arthur Mervyn offers selections from key contemporary texts as well as excerpts from Brown's own writings on slavery, race, and the uses of history in fiction.
Arthur and the Golden Rope (Brownstone's Mythical Collection #1)
by Joe Todd StantonImagine a vault so cavernous that it could contain all the world's greatest treasures and relics, from mummified remains of ancient monarchs to glistening swords brandished by legendary warriors. Who could be in charge of such a vault and how did he come into possession of such a unique collection? Who is...Professor Brownstone?
Artie's Bark
by Jason SavioA boy and his dog face a deadly small-town secret in this haunting coming-of-age horror novel. Brighton Falls is a typical small town, with its bad baseball team, clean sidewalks, and nosy neighbors. But that all changes when someone&’s pet is brutally killed, and other animals start going missing. When young Tommy Watson&’s dog Artie falls gravely ill, the middle schooler sets out to save his canine friend—and begins to unravel an evil, small-town secret that goes back centuries . . . With a community on edge and time running out, it&’s up to Tommy—and his dog—to finally put the menace to rest. But as his courage and love are put to the test, he&’ll have to make the hardest decision of his life.
As Aventuras Fantasmagóricas de Lorde Mc Spirit e do seu criado O'Ghost
by Agnès RuizLorde Mc Spirit, o seu criado O'Ghost e a jovem cozinheira Branca foram esquecidos pela Ceifadora da Morte. Depois, continuaram a "viver" na vasta mansão de Lorde Mc Spirit, no coração da Inglaterra. Mas a hora é grave. Roubos cada vez mais audaciosos ameaçam -lhes a tranquilidade espectral. Lorde Mc Spirit decide chefiar a investigação, com a ajuda do seu fiel O'Ghost. Agnès Ruiz é uma autora de vários best-sellers vendidos a mais de 360 000 exemplares. Alcançou um imenso sucesso com o seu primeiro romance "Ma vie assassinée". Escreve tanto para adultos como para a juventude. Os seus contos sobre as investigações da detective Rachel Toury conhecem também um vivo sucesso tanto na Europa como além-Atlântico. Diversas traduções estão disponíveis. Nasceu na Normandia (França) e morou quase 20 anos no Canadá. Está casada e tem três filhos.
As Crónicas de Clayton
by Edwin StarkHá acontecimentos estranhos na vila de Nosfort, Massachusetts Aparece um corpo com marcas estranhas no pescoço, desaparecem pessoas importantes da vila, e quem são aqueles estranhos pálidos e de dentes afiados que as pessoas parecem não notar? Para o Xerife Clayton Harris, só há uma conclusão. Mas como pode um homem da Lei dar conta de um ninho de sugadores de sangue que decidiu assentar na vila? Com a ajuda de um parceiro morto-vivo, claro. Fica a conhecer o Xerife Harris e Sherwin Williams, a dupla xerife/vampiro que une forças para salvar a vila de Nosfort da sua iminente ruína. Prepara-te para uma viagem cheia de adrenalina com Sherwin e Harris numa interessante combinação de mistério, sátira e diversão. Entra na vila de Nosfort, na costa este, com as Crónicas de Clayton!
As Dead As It Gets (Bad Girls Don't Die #3)
by Katie AlenderIt's been three months since Alexis helplessly witnessed Lydia Small's violent death, and all she wants is for her life to return to normal. But normal people don't see decaying bodies haunting photographs. Normal people don't have to deal with regular intrusions from Lydia's angry ghost, sometimes escalating to terrifying attacks. At first, it seems that Lydia wants revenge on Alexis alone. But a girl from school disappears one night, and Alexis spots one of Lydia's signature yellow roses lying on the girl's dresser the next day. Soon, it becomes clear that several of Alexis's friends are in danger, and that she's the only person who can save them. But as she tries to intervene, Alexis realizes that her enemy is a much more powerful ghost than she's ever faced before. . . and that its fate is tied to hers in ways she couldn't possibly imagine. Not even in her worst nightmares.
As Dead as it Gets (Bad Girls Don't Die #3)
by Katie AlenderIt's been three months since Alexis helplessly witnessed Lydia Small's violent death, and all she wants is for her life to return to normal.But normal people don't see decaying bodies haunting photographs. Normal people don't have to deal with regular intrusions from Lydia's angry ghost, sometimes escalating to terrifying attacks. At first, it seems that Lydia wants revenge on Alexis alone. But a girl from school disappears one night, and Alexis spots one of Lydia's signature yellow roses lying on the girl's dresser the next day. Soon, it becomes clear that several of Alexis's friends are in danger, and that she's the only person who can save them. But as she tries to intervene, Alexis realizes that her enemy is a much more powerful ghost than she's ever faced before... and that its fate is tied to hers in ways she couldn't possibly imagine. Not even in her worst nightmares.
As Gémeas do Gelo
by S.K. TremayneUma ligação inquebrável. Uma verdade insustentável. EU SOU A KIRSTIE EU SOU A LYDIA EU SOU CONFIANTE E ANIMADA EU SOU PENSATIVA E SOSSEGADA EU ESTOU VIVA EU ESTOU MORTA QUAL DELAS SOU? Lydia e Kirstie tinham 6 anos e eram gémeas idênticas. Quando Lydia morre acidentalmente na queda de uma varanda, os pais mudam-se para uma pequena ilha escocesa, na esperança de reconstruírem, com a filha que lhes resta, as suas vidas dilaceradas. Mas um ano depois, a gémea sobrevivente acusa os pais de terem cometido um erro e afirma que quem caiu da varanda foi Kirstie e não ela. Na noite em que uma tempestade assola a ilha e deixa mãe e filha isoladas, Sarah e a filha dão por si a serem torturadas pelo passado e por visões inexplicáveis, que quase as levam à loucura. O que terá acontecido realmente naquele fatídico dia emque uma das gémeas morreu? Elogios ao livro: «Um thriller notável.» The Times «Uma história soberba e envolvente… um thriller psicológico gótico com um toque sobrenatural que evita todos os clichés.» Publishers Weekly «Cheio de segredos e de mentiras, este thriller psicológico incrivelmente absorvente vai deixar os leitores presos ao livro até à última página.» Library Journal «Com um ritmo excelente, abundante em calafrios, As Gémeas do Gelo é um thriller notável.» The Times «Um thriller de estreia cortante como uma faca… Arrepiante, envolvente e comovedor.» The Daily Mail «Um dos finais mais inteligentes dos últimos tempos.» Sunday Times «À medida que a ação se desenrola no espaço confinado e claustrofóbico de uma ilha fria e assustadora, a história cresce até alcançar uma espiral incrivelmente tensa e de causar calafrios.» The Sunday Mirror
As I Descended
by Robin TalleyFrom the acclaimed author of Lies We Tell Ourselves, Robin Talley, comes a Shakespeare-inspired story of revenge and redemption, where fair is foul, and foul is fair.Maria Lyon and Lily Boiten are their school's ultimate power couple--but one thing stands between them and their perfect future: campus superstar Delilah Dufrey. Golden child Delilah is a legend at exclusive Acheron Academy, and the presumptive winner of the distinguished Cawdor Kingsley Prize. But Delilah doesn't know that Lily and Maria are willing to do anything--absolutely anything--to unseat Delilah for the scholarship. After all, it would lock in Maria's attendance at Stanford--and assure her and Lily four more years in a shared dorm room.Together, Maria and Lily harness the dark power long rumored to be present on the former plantation that houses their school. But when feuds turn to fatalities, and madness begins to blur the distinction between what's real and what's imagined, the girls must attempt to put a stop to the chilling series of events they've accidentally set in motion.
As It Should Be (Windbrothers #2)
by Sean Michael2nd EditionA Windbrothers CollectionSet in the sweeping Windbrothers' world, where magic users and their sworn mates find each other through a process of trial and error, these stories, which take place long before the events in Desert, explore the different ways that ba'chi and hi'icha come together to become ki'ita. For every magic user, there is a grounding force to steady him, and neither half of the pair feels whole until he finds his destined lover. Some mates discover each other with relative ease, while others have a harder time uniting with their designated partners, and the world they live in can be accepting, cruel, or even indifferent. From a shape-shifter with a secret to a pair of twins who think they'll never find their lover, Sean Michael gives us a lot to love, just as it should be, in these stories sure to tug at your heart.1st Edition published by Torquere Press, 2006.
As Lie the Dead
by Kelly MedingThe follow-up to "Three Days to Dead" finds rogue bounty hunter Evangeline Stone gnawed by guilt after a murder plot meant to take her out leaves an entire race of shapeshifters nearly extinct. With shifters demanding justice, Evy discovers a horrifying conspiracy.
Asbury Park
by Rob ScottA thrilling police procedural with supernatural elements, for fans of Patricia Cornwell, John Connelly and Stephen KingTen weeks ago, Homicide Detective Sailor Doyle worked his first solo case, a gruesome double murder in a remote farmhouse in Virginia. And things turned very nasty for him ...Now Sailor is recuperating with his family at a beach house in Belmar, on the New Jersey shore. He's struggling with prescription drug withdrawal while trying to build up his shattered shoulder and leg, and he's also trying to rebuild his shattered relationship with his wife. Jenny, while pleased he's alive, is less enamoured with the idea of reconciliation. Seeking refuge in a century-old beachfront resort hotel, Sailor meets an elderly man, Mark "Moses" Stillman, a former minor league baseball player whose wife and daughter drowned in the ocean off Belmar years earlier. Sailor's having nightmares about his previous case, and when he starts seeing things again, he realises that once again he's being guided to the truth ... even if it's not what he wants to hear. And it's not long before he finds himself investigating those deaths.
Asbury Park
by Rob ScottA thrilling police procedural with supernatural elements, for fans of Patricia Cornwell, John Connelly and Stephen KingTen weeks ago, Homicide Detective Sailor Doyle worked his first solo case, a gruesome double murder in a remote farmhouse in Virginia. And things turned very nasty for him ...Now Sailor is recuperating with his family at a beach house in Belmar, on the New Jersey shore. He's struggling with prescription drug withdrawal while trying to build up his shattered shoulder and leg, and he's also trying to rebuild his shattered relationship with his wife. Jenny, while pleased he's alive, is less enamoured with the idea of reconciliation. Seeking refuge in a century-old beachfront resort hotel, Sailor meets an elderly man, Mark "Moses" Stillman, a former minor league baseball player whose wife and daughter drowned in the ocean off Belmar years earlier. Sailor's having nightmares about his previous case, and when he starts seeing things again, he realises that once again he's being guided to the truth ... even if it's not what he wants to hear. And it's not long before he finds himself investigating those deaths.
Ascend (Trylle Trilogy: #3)
by Amanda HockingDuty-bound to marry her friend Tove in order to give the Trylle people their strongest king and queen in history, Wendy, a changeling troll princess, is torn between two other suitors, Finn and Loki.
Ash and Silver
by Carol BergIn Dust and Light, national bestselling author Carol Berg returned to the world of the award-winning Flesh and Spirit. Now she continues the saga of a man whose past is veiled in shadows.... Ever since the Order of the Equites Cineré stole his memory, his name, and his heart, thinking about the past makes Greenshank's head ache. After two years of rigorous training, he is almost ready to embrace the mission of the Order--to use selfless magic to heal the troubles of Navronne. But on his first assignment alone, the past comes racing back, threatening to drown him in conspiracy, grief, and murder. He is Lucian de Remeni--a sorcerer whose magical bents for portraiture and history threaten the safety of the earth and the future of the war-riven kingdom of Navronne. He just can't remember how or why. Fighting to unravel the mysteries of his power, Lucian must trace threads of corruption that reach from the Pureblood Registry into the Order itself, the truth hidden two centuries in the past and beyond the boundaries of the world... From the Trade Paperback edition.
Ash and Silver (The Sanctuary Duet)
by Carol BergIn this epic fantasy sequel to Dust and Light, a man without a past must restore his memory to save his kingdom. As a candidate for knighthood in the Order of the Equites Cineré, Greenshank had to give up his memory. It also means thinking of the past makes his head ache, but that hasn&’t stopped him from putting in two years of rigorous training. He is almost ready to embrace the order&’s mission—to use selfless magic to heal the fractured kingdom of Navronne. Still, trouble arises on his first solo assignment when he encounters a mysterious woman who brings his past rushing back . . . Greenshank discovers he was once a sorcerer with a different name. One whose gifts threaten the safety of the kingdom and the world. Now to unravel the mysteries of his past and his powers, he must trace a path of corruption that leads into some unexpected—and dangerous—places . . . &“Berg has an artist&’s touch with fantasy worlds and scenes.&” —RT Book Reviews &“With this masterful opening . . . the story grabs you by the hand, plunging you headfirst into a world of magic and war, where nothing is quite what it seems.&” —San Francisco Book Review &“I particularly enjoyed the structure and logic of the story, but it is the character Greenshanks that kept me reading. I wanted to go on the journey with him to recapture his lost memories and to see why he was so important to his world. The emotional nexus around him was compelling and the world he inhabited was one I could live in.&” —King&’s River Life Magazine
Ash: A Secret History (Gateway Essentials #424)
by Mary GentleFor the beautiful young woman Ash, life has always been arquebuses and artillery, swords and armour and the true horrors of hand-to-hand combat. War is her job. She has fought her way to the command of a mercenary company, and on her unlikely shoulders lies the destiny of a Europe threatened by the depredations of an Infidel army more terrible than any nightmare.Winner of the BSFA Award for best novel, 2000
Ashes (Ashes Triology #1)
by Ilsa J. BickAlex has run away and is hiking through the wilderness with her dead parents' ashes, about to say goodbye to the life she no longer wants to live. But then the world suddenly changes. An electromagnetic pulse sweeps through the sky zapping every electronic device and killing the vast majority of adults. For those spared, it's a question of who can be trusted and who has changed. . . Everyone still alive has turned - some for the better (those who acquired a superhuman sense) while others for the worse (those who acquired a taste for human flesh). Desperate to find out what happened and to avoid the zombies that are on the hunt, Alex meets up with Tom - an Army veteran who escaped one war only to find something worse at home - and Ellie, a young girl whose grandfather was killed by the electromagnetic pulse. This improvised family will have to use every ounce of courage they have just to find food, shelter, while fighting off the 'Changed' and those desperate to stay alive. A tense and involving adventure with shocks and sudden plot twists that will keep teen and adult readers gripped.