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Contagion and the Vampire: The Vampiric Body as Locus of Disease and Global Epidemics in 21st Century
by Simon BaconThis book examines how the vampire has always been connected to ideas of infection, pollution and disease—even more so in the 21st century where it expresses the horrors of unseen and unstoppable disease and the foreboding and anxiety that accompany viral outbreaks and wider epidemics. Here the vampire gives physical form to the contagion and associated anxieties around the perceived causes and spread of disease, where it can take on many forms from animal to pestilential particulate matter, creeping shadows and even malignant weather systems. If blood is life, it is the body of the vampire that is death. This timely study looks at how and why the vampire continues to fulfil this function and posits that the true patient zero in the 21st century is no longer the dangerous, ancient, outsider from the East but is the undying monster that is Western culture itself.
Contagious (The Contagium Series #1)
by Emily GoodwinFirst in the zombie pandemic series by the New York Times–bestselling author. “I can’t give this post-apocalyptic story six stars but I wish I could!” —Tamara Rose Blodgett“I wasn’t afraid of death. If I died, it would be over. My worst fear wasn’t of dying, it was of living. Living, while everyone around me had their flesh savagely torn from their bodies to be shoved into the festering and ever-hungry mouths of zombies. It terrified me, right down to my very core, to be alive while the rest of the world was dead.”During the Second Great Depression, twenty-four-year-old Orissa Penwell is forced to drop out of college when she is no longer able to pay for classes. Unable to find a job, she moves in with her aunt in Indianapolis. Down on her luck, Orissa doesn’t think she can go any lower.She couldn’t be more wrong. A virus breaks out across the country, leaving the infected crazed, aggressive, and very hungry.Orissa is used to only being responsible for herself. When she finds herself a reluctant leader of a group of survivors, she must make a choice: set aside her issues and help the others or go off alone in search of her own family and friends.“In her narrative storytelling, Emily Goodwin presents a refreshingly strong female hero in her zombie-infested, survival tale . . . Goodwin has shown that female writers can make flesh crawl, both living and undead, just as well as her male peers.” —HorrorAddicts.net
Contagious (The Infected #2)
by Scott SiglerFrom the acclaimed author of Infected comes an epic and exhilarating story of humanity's secret battle against a horrific enemy. Across America, a mysterious pathogen transforms ordinary people into raging killers, psychopaths driven by a terrifying, alien agenda. The human race fights back, yet after every battle the disease responds, adapts, using sophisticated strategies and brilliant ruses to fool its pursuers. The only possible explanation: the epidemic is driven not by evolution but by some malevolent intelligence.Standing against this unimaginable threat is a small group, assembled under the strictest secrecy. Their best weapon is hulking former football star Perry Dawsey, left psychologically shattered by his own struggles with this terrible enemy, who possesses an unexplainable ability to locate the disease's hosts. Violent and unpredictable, Perry is both the nation's best hope and a terrifying liability. Hardened CIA veteran Dew Phillips must somehow forge a connection with him if they're going to stand a chance against this maddeningly adaptable opponent. Alongside them is Margaret Montoya, a brilliant epidemiologist who fights for a cure even as she reels under the weight of endless horrors. These three and their team have kept humanity in the game, but that's not good enough anymore, not when the disease turns contagious, triggering a fast countdown to Armageddon. Meanwhile, other enemies join the battle, and a new threat -- one that comes from a most unexpected source -- may ultimately prove the most dangerous of all.Catapulting the reader into a world where humanity's life span is measured in hours and the president's finger hovers over the nuclear button, rising star Scott Sigler takes us on a breathtaking, hyper-adrenalized ride filled with terror and jaw-dropping action. Contagious is a truly grand work of suspense, science, and horror from a new master.From the Hardcover edition.
Contagious Chaos (The Contagium Series #3)
by Emily GoodwinIt’s kill or be eaten as the zombie apocalypse rages. Third in the series that dominated the Contagious Reads Horror Con Awards.Orissa Penwell and her friends are faced with disaster, as their zombie-proof compound starts to fill and food supplies dwindle. Fuller’s soldiers and Marines have no choice but to venture out into the lawless wastelands of America where they discover a new kind of enemy.What foe could be more frightening than zombies? A fortress for the criminally insane—unhinged survivors who will stop at nothing to take Orissa and her friends down for good.In order serve and protect their compound, will the gang have to abandon their own moral code and engage in a war against the uninfected? How far is Orissa willing to go?Praise for Contagious“I can’t give this post-apocalyptic story six stars but I wish I could!” —Tamara Rose Blodgett“In her narrative storytelling, Emily Goodwin presents a refreshingly strong female hero in her zombie-infested, survival tale . . . Goodwin has shown that female writers can make flesh crawl, both living and undead, just as well as her male peers.” —HorrorAddicts.net
Contagious and Deathly Contagious (The Contagium Series)
by Emily GoodwinTake the plunge into a zombie apocalypse with the first two books of the Contagium series in one volume—from the New York Times–bestselling author.Contagious (Book One)During the Second Great Depression, twenty-four-year-old Orissa Penwell is forced to drop out of college. Just when she thinks she couldn’t sink any lower, a virus breaks out across the country, leaving those that are infected crazed, aggressive and very hungry. Orissa is used to only being responsible for herself. When she finds herself a reluctant leader of a group of survivors, she must make a choice: set aside her issues and help the others—or go off alone in search of her own family and friends.Deathly Contagious (Book Two)Safely ensconced in a zombie-proof compound, Orissa’s relief is fleeting. Someone she recently let into her life—and her heart—is killed. Hell-bent on revenge, she’ll do whatever it takes to seek vengeance and get even . . . without caring what the risk is for herself. Things quickly go from bad to worse and Orissa finds herself lost and abandoned—and forced to face the living dead on her own. When lies, secrets, and desperation are added to the already harrowing world, Orissa discovers that zombies aren’t the only things to worry about . . . Praise for the Contagium series“I can’t give this post-apocalyptic story six stars but I wish I could!” —Tamara Rose Blodgett“Goodwin has shown that female writers can make flesh crawl, both living and undead, just as well as her male peers.” —HorrorAddicts.net
Containment (Alaskan Undead Apocalypse Series #2)
by Sean SchubertTo escape the zombie apocalypse, a small band of survivors journeys into the deadly Alaskan wilderness in this thrilling horror series.Anchorage, once Alaska’s largest city, has fallen to a merciless and growing zombie horde. The survivors led by Neil Jordan and Dr. Caldwell decide to join forces against the hellish undead maelstrom. And when their refuge is compromised, Dr. Caldwell and the others place their faith and their lives squarely in Neil’s hands.With life and death hanging on every decision, Neil must face each new obstacle without breaking. And the group presses on in the hope that this nightmare has been contained, and there still exists a sane world free of infection. But to reach it, they must survive and escape . . .
Contaminated
by Em GarnerAfter the Contamination - an epidemic caused by the super-trendy diet drink SlimPro that turned ordinary citizens into shambling creatures unable to control their violent impulses - the government rounded up the "Connies" to protect the remaining population. But now, two years later, the government's started sending the rehabilitated back home, complete with shock collars that will either stop the Connies from committing violent acts or kill them before they do any further harm.Since her parents were taken in the roundup, Velvet Ellis has struggled to care for her ten-year-old sister and maintain a sense of normalcy, despite brutal government rations and curfews. She goes to the "Kennels" every day searching for her parents, and when she finds her mother, she's eager to bring her home. Maybe, eventually, they'll be able to get back to the way things were before. But even though it seems that her mother is getting better (something that the government says is impossible), there will be no happy transition. Anti-Connie sentiment is high, and rumor has it that an even worse wave of the Contamination is imminent. And then the government declares that the Connies will be rounded up and neutralized, once and for all.Sacrificing everything - her boyfriend, her home, and her job - Velvet will do anything to protect her mother. Velvet has to get the collar off her mother before the military comes to take her away. Even if it means risking all of their lives.Gritty and grabbing, Velvet is a harrowing, emotionally charged dystopic venture into YA from a well-known and respected writer of women's fiction.Releases simultaneously in electronic book format (ISBN 978-1-60684-355-0)
Contaminated 2: Mercy Mode
by Em GarnerA gripping survival story, the second in a series by a best-selling author, of a strong girl rebuilding her life in a post-apocalyptic society where a contaminated drink makes victims act like zombies; just right for fans of James Dashner, Carrie Ryan, and The Walking Dead.Seventeen-year-old Velvet, her little sister, Opal, their mom, who is recovering from the Contamination, and Velvet's sweet boyfriend, Dillon, are attempting to build a new life amid the rationing and regulations of the post-outbreak nation. But the outbreak isn't over: more people turning into "Connies," more madness erupting, more killings occurring. And what they are being told is not the truth; the truth is far darker and more threatening.Praise for Contaminated:"Echoing the reality millions of young adults face daily, this dystopia speaks to a wide range of readers, including reluctant ones."--Kirkus Reviews "...This has plenty of suspense--it's not a book to read at bedtime."--Booklist"Velvet may have a softer name than her literary predecessors Katniss, Cassie, and Kaelyn, but like them she has been forced to take on adult-sized responsibilities within her repressive society.... the plot moves quickly...more of a relation-based book than many other teen dystopian novels."--The Horn BookAdulterated products are constantly in the news now; everyone has heard of problems with Chinese infant formula, US energy drinks, even popular US sports drinks. The diet drink that sets off this epidemic is inspired by these chilling, real stories.You may visit Em Garner's website at www.emgarner.com, or follow her on Twitter @EmGarnerBooks.
Contaminés
by Claudio HernándezDescription de l’oeuvre: La légende raconte que le Roi Hins A-Akila fit construire le Château pour protéger la méditerranée de l’invasion barbaresque et turque. Son armée mourut et avec des larmes dans les yeux, il ressuscita son armée pour vaincre l’ennemi. Cela se passa au XIe siècle. Aujourd’hui, au XXIe siècle, le Château est toujours debout à Aguilas, assiégé par des morts-vivants qui prennent possession des rues. Le père Martin ressuscite les morts et s’empare de la ville avec un plan établi qu’il doit partager avec deux autres curés. Zombies et contaminés règnent sur la ville, face au plus grand secret de l’histoire des marcheurs. Et il est dans le Château, où un petit groupe de survivants résiste jusqu’au bout. Et il y a une fin pour tout le monde… La saga « contaminés » complète. C’est le roman de zombies le plus vendu en ce moment en Espagne. Je veux le publier en France, aux ÉtatsUnis et en Italie.
Contemporary Women’s Ghost Stories: Spectres, Revenants, Ghostly Returns (Palgrave Gothic)
by Gina WiskerThis book offers new insights on socially and culturally engaged Gothic ghost stories by twentieth century and contemporary female writers; including Shirley Jackson, Angela Carter, Toni Morrison, Ali Smith, Susan Hill, Catherine Lim, Kate Mosse, Daphne du Maurier, Helen Dunmore, Michele Roberts, and Zheng Cho. Through the ghostly body, possessions and visitations, women’s ghost stories expose links between the political and personal, genocides and domestic tyrannies, providing unceasing reminders of violence and violations. Women, like ghosts, have historically lurked in the background, incarcerated in domestic spaces and roles by familial and hereditary norms. They have been disenfranchised legally and politically, sold on dreams of romance and domesticity. Like unquiet spirits that cannot be silenced, women’s ghost stories speak the unspeakable, revealing these contradictions and oppressions. Wisker’s book demonstrates that in terms of women’s ghost stories, there is much to point the spectral finger at and much to speak out about.
Contes De Mer
by Steve VernonSept histoires de mer sinistres qui vous feront vraiment flipper. Environ soixante-quinze de la planète sont recouvertes d'eau, et quatre-vingt-dix-sept se trouvent dans la mer. Les habitants de provinces maritimes vous diront que c’est une histoire pour chaque vague qui s'est jamais échoué sur le rivage. Ici sont sept d’entre eux. «Dans l’Obscurité et les Profondeurs», offre un récit très obsédant du devoir de convoi de la Seconde Guerre mondiale et d'un marin qui a fait et tenu une terrible affaire. «La Sirène d’Harry», vous présente un groupe des hommes sans abri qui ont attrapé quelque chose qui Pourrait être une sirène. Si cela ne vous en dit pas assez sur cette histoire, essayez d'imaginer ce que serait le CANNERY ROW de Steinbeck lirait s'il avait été écrit par HP Lovecraft. «Je sais Pourquoi les Eaux de la Mer ont le Goût du Sel,» est l'histoire d'un pilote suicide de l'armée de l'air japonaise basé à Okinawa et de sa rencontre avec un monstre marin - en quelque sorte. «L’Histoire de Finbar» est un sombre conte fantastique sur les courants profonds qui tourbillonnent et coulent à l'intérieur des courants calmes et profonds du cœur froid d'un homme. «La femme qui a perdu sa dent parce qu'elle riait trop fort de la mer», est une petite fable tranquille d'eau salée, de larmes et de regrets. «Entre Vous Savez Qui et le Bleu Foncé Profond» est l'histoire du dernier marché sur terre. Cette collection commence par une bonne affaire et se termine par une bonne affaire - ce qui me semble être une sacrée bonne affaire.
Contes de Terreur
by Harry Glum Lisa SchwartzTrois histoires passionnantes de terreur et de mystère Trois contes de forme classique qui vous terrifieront ! Trois histoires passionnantes pour les amants du genre. L'HÉRITAGE DU PÈRE : une jeune maman découvre que son petit bébé souffre d'étranges transformations. « Lors de l'une de ces nuits, le petit Pete se mit à respirer bizarrement et très brusquement. Sharon prit peur et alluma la lumière. Son fils semblait dormir paisiblement, comme s'il ne se passait rien. Remplie d'horreur, elle put voir comme le corps de son adorable bébé s'était couvert d'un duvet noir. Elle étouffa un cri et essaya de se calmer. » LA POUPÉE : la petite Penny trouve une jolie poupée de porcelaine et décide de l'emmener chez elle. Ses parents ne sont pas très convaincus. « Penny regarda la visage de sa poupée et découvrir qu'elle avait changé. C'est vrai : elle avait l'air fâchée. Jusqu'à ce moment, son expression lui avait toujours paru heureuse et souriante ». LA MAISON OUBLIÉE : un architecte qui a des problèmes déménage dans une maison isolée en haut d'une colline. « Comme toujours, au milieu de la nuit. Quelqu'un frappait à la porte. Il descendit les escaliers et arriva à l'entrée, en espérant qu'il ne s'agisse que d'un groupe de gosses qui s'ennuyait. »
Contes de zombies de l’outremonde
by Rihannon Frater...DES ZOMBIES, DES INFECTÉS, DES TUEURS, DES BLIGHTERS... Contes de zombies de l'outremonde contient trois nouvelles exaltantes et trois nouvelles à l'eau de rose qui se déroulent dans des variantes d'une Terre habitée par des zombies différents et effrayants destinés à hanter vos heures d'éveil et à remplir vos cauchemars. Dans La couverture, un petit garçon se cache alors que la fin du monde entre dans sa maison... Dans Les récupérateurs, deux survivants uniques luttent pour se tailler une vie tout en étant menacés par l'être le plus effrayant de tous : l'humanité... Dans Le bâtiment, une adolescente vit dans un quartier clos et espère s'évader dans le luxe de la tour d'habitation qui le surplombe. Mais pour l'atteindre, elle doit affronter les morts qui rôdent dans les rues... Dans La nécromancienne, une clerc doit faire face à des hordes de morts-vivants destructeurs alors qu'ils menacent une colonie dans un monde futuriste... Dans La course, sept amis se bousculent pour atteindre la zone de sécurité tout en évitant les dangers des Blighters meurtriers ainsi que les autres... Dans Le faux départ, un jeune couple est déchiré alors que la peste des morts-vivants commence à s'emparer d'Austin, au Texas... L'auteure à succès Rhiannon Frater raconte de nouvelles histoires saisissantes qui se déroulent dans des mondes alternatifs où les gens font face à des créatures cauchemardesques qui ne désirent qu'une chose : détruire les vivants.
Contos Sombrios e Versos Sinuosos: Uma Coleção de Contos para a Fogueira
by A L ButcherContos sombrios de fantasmas de guerra, sangue do Outono do Terror, da fúria da natureza, um assassinato incomum e um vampiro cínico. Poemas sinuosos de perda e caos. Alguns temas adultos e linguagem pesada.
Contos da Escuridão: Dez histórias aterrorizantes para ler no Halloween
by Jenny TwistUma memória infantil volta para assombrar uma garota de dezesseis anos. Uma mulher escuta uma voz alienígena chamando-a dentro de sua própria cabeça. Uma senhora é aterrorizada pela figura sombria que a espera lá embaixo da escada. Um chaveiro aleijado só vai trabalhar à noite. Uma jovem passa a noite na mansão do namorado e de sua família excêntrica, mas ninguém a avisa sobre a existência do Tio Vernon. Uma mulher de meia-idade vai assistir a um desfile de Páscoa sem saber que naquele ano haverá um participante inesperado. Uma mulher recebe um telegrama avisando que seu filho foi morto em combate, e então faz um desejo que pode mudar tudo... Por fim, Treze Palavras consiste em três histórias curtíssimas.
Contos de Erana: a Maldição do Guerreiro
by A L ButcherEle que barganha com monstros, atente! Um herói forja um pacto profano com uma bruxa e aprende que a magia nunca esquece. Contos míticos numa terra de magia proibida. Uma noveleta de fantasia sombria dos Contos de Erana.
Contos de Mantequero
by Jenny TwistEste livro é uma compilação das três histórias de Mantequero: Mantequero, Desaparecido e Pecados do Pai; com a adição de duas novas histórias: O Primeiro Mantequero e O Último Mantequero. No sul da Espanha, no início do século XX, as pessoas da aldeia ainda acreditavam nessa fera fabulosa em particular. Às vezes chamavam de mantequero e outras de sacamantecas; era um monstro que parecia homem, mas que vivia em lugares selvagens e se alimentava de manteca ou gordura humana. . . Algumas pessoas ainda acreditam. . .
Contos de P.A.L.M. ( Parceria de Animagi, Lobisomens e Metamorfo)
by Debbie Manber Kupfer José Rodrigues da SilvaGatos e Lobos e Tegs - Oh meu! Conheça Alistair, Ramora e Griddlebone em três estórias pelo mundo de P.A.L.M. ( Parceria de Animagi, Lobisomens e Metamorfo) Alistair é um velho, ainda aparentemente jovem lobisomem que tomou um jovem lobisomem, Josh, abaixo de sua asa. Uma noite, ele conta a Josh sobre seu cruel pai assassino que matou a mãe e as irmãs de Alistair (e ele observou) por diversão. Durante a primeira lua cheia de Alistair, tantos anos atrás, ele precisaria selar seu destino com um assassinato digno, que ele ansiosamente cometeu com orgulho. Ramora, uma jovem noiva de vinte anos que é obrigada a casar com um homem por volta dos trinta, conhece Morgana - uma desonesta fada verde ou teg que oferece riquezas e imortalidade a Ramora,. Aguardando a chegada da fada em cima da montanha de Manus Wu, Ramora teme uma possível traição de Morgana. Num piscar de olhos, Ramora sela seu destino. Griddlebone é o resultado de experimentos do Gestapo em prisioneiros judeus em Viena durante a guerra, combinando o DNA deles com o de felinos em ordem para criar a perfeita máquina assassina. Enquanto os prisioneiros judeus testemunhas de Griddlebone são forçados para o fundo de um caminhão por soldados nazistas, outros werecats escondidos atacam e sistematicamente destroçam alguns dos capturadores nazistas. Aqueles que sobrevivem rapidamente fogem no caminhão com seus prisioneiros. Uma prisioneira, Esther, é salva. Na transformação dela, Esther e Griddlebone fazem uma visita a um dos campos de concentração para ver se os guardas querem sair para jogar. CINCO ESTRELAS - "A imaginação de Debbie Manber Kupfer é claramente em grande escala, com cada um destes contos facilmente visualizado em cada detalhe. Contos de P.A.L.M. trabalha com o macabro, mas também traz um conto de justiça, que é claramente melhor quando é servido cru com um fluxo de sangue humano. Eu me peguei aplaudindo Alistair, sentindo o sofrimento por Ramora, an
Contos de Zumbis do Mundo dos Mortos
by Rhiannon Frater Ruy Batalha de Camargo FilhoContos de Zumbis do Mundo dos Mortos contém histórias curiosas e emocionantes situadas em versões alternativas de um planeta Terra habitado por assustadores zumbis que irão adentrar seus pesadelos. Em “O Cobertor”, um menino se esconde enquanto o fim do mundo entra em sua casa ... Em “Os Escavadores”, dois sobreviventes lutam para esculpir uma vida para si mesmos, enquanto são ameaçados pelos seres mais terríveis de todos: os humanos ... Em “O Edifício”, uma adolescente vive em um bairro com muros altos a espera de poder escapar para o enorme e luxuoso edifício de apartamentos que se eleva sobre ela. Mas para alcançá-lo, ela e sua família, terão que se arriscar entre os mortos que andam pelas ruas ... Em “O Necromante”, uma clériga deve lidar com aglomerações de mortos-vivos destrutivos enquanto estes ameaçam um lotado acampamento em um mundo futurista ... Em “A Corrida”, sete amigos se esforçam para chegar a Zona Vermelha, tentando evitar os perigosos Loucos, além de uns aos outros ... Em “O Falso Começo”, um jovem casal é despedaçado quando a praga dos mortos-vivos começa a tomar posse da população de Austin, Texas ... Vencedora de prêmios, a autora Rhiannon Frater desenvolve novas histórias situadas em mundos alternativos, onde pessoas normais enfrentam criaturas cujo único e total objetivo é: acabar com os vivos.
Contos de horror: volume 2
by Michael Bray Ana Paula PiresIntroduzindo o segundo volume de contos de horror originais baseados nos maiores medos do ser humano. Fobias, traumas de infância e demônios pessoais são explorados e distorcidos em histórias pertubadoras e por vezes violentas destinadas a assustar o seu leitor. Se você é fã de Tales from the Crypt, The Twilight Zone, The Outer Limits, Black Mirror e outras antologias de terror, estão está coleção foi feita para você! Apenas uma pergunta permanece. Você se atreve a enfrentar os seus medos e os dos outros?
Contos de terror
by Bárbara Marques Harry GlumTrês relatos de formato clássico que deixarão seu sangue gelado. Três histórias fascinantes para os amantes do gênero. A herança do pai: Uma jovem mãe descobre que seu pequeno bebê está sofrendo estranhas transformações. "Em uma daquelas noites o pequeno Pete começou a respirar de uma forma estranha, muito brusca. Sharon se assustou e acendeu a luz. Seu filho parecia dormir tranquilamente, como se nada tivesse acontecido. Horrorizada, pode observar que o corpo de seu adorável bebê estava coberto com pelos escuros. Abafou um grito e tentou tranquilizar-se." A boneca: A pequena Penny encontra uma linda boneca de porcelana que estava abandonada e decide levá-la para casa. Seus pais não se convencem com a ideia. "Penny olhou para o rosto de sua boneca e descobriu que havia mudado. Realmente, agora parecia triste. Mas até então sua expressão sempre lhe pareceu feliz e sorridente." A casa esquecida: Um arquiteto com problemas se muda para uma casa afastada, no alto de uma colina. "E como sempre, a altas horas da madrugada. Alguém estava esmurrando a porta. Desceu as escadas e chegou até a entrada com a esperança de que fosse apenas um bando de garotos entediados." Harry Glum nos presenteia com três histórias que deliciarão os leitores mais exigentes.
Contos dos Esquecidos
by Wj Lundy Rodrigo Steffen CelmerO mundo está em guerra com o Vírus Primal. Forças militares ao redor do globo foram chamadas para defender sua terra natal enquanto o vírus se espalha e dizima populações. Durante uma patrulha e designado à uma remota base no Afeganistão, a unidade do Sargento Brad Thompson fora abandonada, deixada por conta própria e sem um contrato. Sobreviveram e construíram um refúgio, mas agora foram esquecidos. Sem contato algum de seus familiares ou com o comando. Brad toma uma difícil decisão de deixar a segurança do seu complexo para tentar fazer contato com os Estados Unidos, desesperado por conseguir resgate para os seus homens. Mas o que ele encontra durante essa jornada é algo pior do que ele poderia ter previsto.
Contre vents et marées (THIRDS #1)
by Charlie Cochet Ingrid LecouvezTHIRDS, tome 1Lorsque le témoignage de Dexter J. Daley, inspecteur aux Homicides, aide à envoyer son partenaire en prison pour meurtre, les conséquences - et la frénésie médiatique - ne sont pas loin derrière lui. Il se retrouve très vite sans compagnon, sans amis, et, après une rencontre désagréable dans un parking après le procès, il a de la chance de ne pas se retrouver sans dents. Dex craint d'être transféré des Forces de Police Humaine du commissariat de la Sixième Avenue, ou pire, de se faire renvoyer. Mais son père adoptif - un sergent de la Section Défense Reconnaissance Intelligence Humains Therians, autrement connue sous le nom de THIRDS - tire quelques ficelles, et Dex est recruté en tant qu'agent de l'unité Défense. Dex est déterminé à reprendre sa vie en main et il est impatient de commencer son nouveau travail. Mais sa première rencontre avec le chef d'équipe Sloane Brodie, un jaguar therian qui se trouve également être son nouveau partenaire, tourne au désastre. Quand l'équipe est appelée à enquêter sur les meurtres de trois militants HumaniTherians, il devient vite évident pour Dex que se faire accepter par son coéquipier et le reste de l'équipe très unie sera beaucoup plus difficile que d'attraper le tueur - et tout aussi dangereux.
Contrition
by Deborah SheldonIn her late teens, Meredith Berg-Olsen had had all the makings of a runway model. Now in her late forties, after everything she had been through – including horrors that John could only guess at – she looked bloodless instead of pale, skeletal instead of slender, more dead than alive. John Penrose has two secrets. One is the roommate he keeps hidden from the world: his high-school sweetheart, Meredith. His other secret is the reason he feels compelled to look after her. Contrition is a horror story with noir undertones and an atmosphere of mounting dread.
Control
by Mary Calmes Cardeno C.Vy Aleknos is the leader of a hawk shifter flock. Openly gay since he was a teen, Vy is proud and self-assured on the outside, while secretly worrying he'll be forced to spend his life alone because two males can't be mates. When bear shifter Robert Cimino appears in Vy's small town, Vy realizes his concerns were unfounded -- he has a male mate, and a sexy, dominant one to boot. Robert is a bear shifter who refuses to shift. Immediately attracted to Vy, he deviates from his normal pattern and seeks more than a one off with the powerful, bristly hawk. But Robert's affections are rooted in his human form, and when Vy discovers Robert doesn't recognize him as his mate, he pulls away. If Robert wants to stay with Vy, he must convince a man deeply ruled by his animal instincts to give their relationship as humans a chance.