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Hearts in Atlantis
by Stephen KingAlthough it's difficult to believe, the sixties are not fictional; they actually happened' (Author's Afterword)Stephen King, whose first novel, Carrie, was published in 1974, the year before the last US troops withdrew from Vietnam, is the first hugely popular writer of the TV generation. Images from that war - and the protests against it - had flooded America's living rooms for a decade.Hearts in Atlantis is composed offive linked stories set in the years from 1960 to 1999. Each story is deeply rooted in the sixties, and each is haunted by the Vietnam War.Full of danger, full of suspense, most of all full of heart, Hearts in Atlantis will take some readers to a place they have never been...and others to a place they have never been able to completely leave.(P)1999 Simon and Schuster Inc.
Hearts In Atlantis (Thorndike/g. K. Hall Paperback Bestsellers Ser.)
by Stephen KingThe classic collection of five deeply resonant and disturbing interconnected stories from #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephen King.Innocence, experience, truth, deceit, loss, and recovery are at the core of these five interconnected, sequential tales—each deeply rooted in the 1960s, and each scarred by the Vietnam War, which continues to cast its shadow over American lives, politics and culture. In Part One, &“Low Men in Yellow Coats,&” eleven-year-old Bobby Garfield discovers a world of predatory malice in his own neighborhood. He also discovers that adults are sometimes not rescuers but at the heart of the terror. In the title story, a bunch of college kids get hooked on a card game, discover the possibility of protest, and confront their own collective heart of darkness, where laughter may be no more than the thinly disguised cry of the beast. In &“Blind Willie&” and &“Why We&’re in Vietnam,&” two men who grew up with Bobby in suburban Connecticut try to fill the emptiness of the post-Vietnam era in an America which sometimes seems as hollow—and as haunted—as their own lives. And in &“Heavenly Shades of Night Are Falling,&” this remarkable book&’s denouement, Bobby returns to his hometown where one final secret, the hope of redemption, and his heart&’s desire may await him. Full of danger and suspense, full of heart, this spellbinding fiction will take some readers to a place they have never been...and others to a place they have never been able to completely forget. Nearly twenty years after its first publication, Hearts in Atlantis is powerful and astonishingly current. &“You will see Stephen King in a new light. Read this moving, heartfelt tragedy and weep—weep for our lost conscience.&” —BookPage
The Hearts We Sold
by Emily Lloyd-JonesA thrilling blend of sci-fi, paranormal horror, and romance-perfect for fans of Holly Black and Leigh Bardugo When Dee Moreno makes a deal with a devil--her heart in exchange for an escape from a disastrous home life--she finds her trade may be more than she bargained for. And becoming "heartless" is only the beginning. What lies ahead is a nightmare far bigger, far more monstrous than anything she ever could have imagined. With reality turned on its head, Dee has only a group of other deal-making teens to keep her grounded, including the charming but secretive James Lancer. And as something like love grows between them amidst an otherworldly ordeal, Dee begins to wonder: can she give James her heart when it's no longer hers to give? The Hearts We Sold is a Faustian tale for the modern age that will steal your heart and break it, and leave you begging for more.
Heath Ledger: The Heath Is On!
by Nancy KrulikHEATH WAVE! Heath Ledger may come from the land Down Under, but he's taking Hollywood by storm! After starting out in local musical theater, this talented hottie left his hometown, Perth, and headed to Sydney to forge a career in television and film. Success came easily in Australia, with Heath landing roles in the TV drama Sweat, as well as some Aussie films. Then, at 17 and with less than a dollar in his pocket, the precocious actor decided to try his luck in Los Angeles. He gained instant recognition starring opposite Julia Stiles in 10 Things I Hate About You, but the critical acclaim poured in after he nearly stole the show from Mel Gibson in The Patriot. And the rest has been Hollywood history. With lead roles in the eagerly anticipated films A Knight's Tale and The Four Feathers, Heath's career is on fire! Now, read all about Heath: his family life, his hobbies, his attitude toward show business, and more. In The Heath Is On, you'll get all the info on this up-and-coming young star: gossip, anecdotes, horoscope, vital stats -- it's all in here! The Heath is definitely on!
Heather Graham Krewe of Hunters Series Volume 4: The Cursed\The Hexed\The Betrayed
by Heather GrahamSecrets, ghosts and witchcraft! Join the Krewe of Hunters, an elite FBI unit of paranormal investigators, as they delve into the past to right the wrongs of the present. THE CURSED Hannah O'Brien runs her haunted Key West house as a B and B. She's always been able to see the resident ghosts, and when a man is killed in the alley behind her place, his spirit appeals to her for help. Agent Dallas Samson, who has psychic abilities of his own, is investigating the murder in connection with a smuggling ring--linked to a historic mystery involving salvagers, a curse and a sunken ship. Danger and desire bring Hannah and Dallas together, but they have to solve the mysteries of the past...and stay alive long enough to solve the crimes of the present! THE HEXED Shortly after Devin Lyle moves back to Salem, into an eighteenthcentury cabin she inherited, a woman is murdered in the woods nearby. New agent Craig Rockwell never got over finding a friend dead in those same woods. And then Devin is led to yet another body...by a ghost? Her discovery draws them both deeper into the case and into the local history of disturbing secrets and witchcraft. Even as Devin and Rocky begin to fall for each other, they'll need every special skill they possess to learn the truth--or Devin's might be the next body in the woods.../p> THE BETRAYED Agent Aiden Mahoney receives a visit in a dream from an old friend who's gone missingthe night before he's sent to Sleepy Hollow to search for him. Maureen Deauville lives in the historic town. Working with her search dog, Rollo, she finds a head stuck on a statue of the legendary Headless Horseman. Mo and Aiden must explore both past and present events to find the killer, who now wants them gone, too. As they work together, they discover that they share an unusual ability--speaking to the dead. They also share an attraction that's as intense as it is unexpected...if they live long enough to enjoy it.
Heaven Can't Wait
by Eli EastonWhen Brian Matheson dies at nineteen, his soul is in limbo. He has one chance to redeem himself before he's thrown into a nasty pit. All Brian has to do is save the life of Kevin Anderson, a boy he and his friends tormented for being gay. Kevin thought he'd finally escaped bullying. But his college roommate, Chuck, and his homophobic pals, prove him wrong. Now he can only wait for another room to open up--and try to keep his eyes off sexy, uber-straight Chuck. Chuck is struggling to keep up the tough-guy façade everyone expects, but being trapped in a dorm room with the prettiest twink he's ever seen isn't helping him keep his feelings hidden. If Brian can untangle this mess, he'll deserve his wings.
The Heavenly Empress
by Olga Kryuchkova Elena KryuchkovaThe governor Li Yuan has secret plans to overthrow the ruling dynasty. One day he goes on a pilgrimage to a distant temple to pray to the ancient gods. There, the governor meets a mysterious old man in brilliant white robes and receives from him a piece of jade in the form of a drop, supposedly endowed with divine power. A few years later, Li Yuan comes to power and establishes a new Tang dynasty, which is destined to rule the Middle Kingdom. At the court of Tang, there is a clan of fortune tellers by the name of Bei that serves to the whole royal line. The fortune tellers experience ups and downs, and sometimes oblivion as not always emperors and members of the ruling family appreciate the service of the foretellers and pay tribute to them for their devotion. Nevertheless, the foretellers do not leave their post and carefully guard the intimate secrets of the imperial court. After the death of the emperor, the old fortuneteller passes away, and young Bei comes into the light. The young Bei is as like as to peas to his predecessor. The history of the Tang dynasty and the Bei clan are connected by an invisible mystical thread. However, there are circumstances that can break the seemingly constant, strong bond...
The Heavens Rise
by Christopher RiceMy name is Niquette Delongpre and on the night before my mother's forty-seventh birthday, my entire family vanished without a trace. Everyone assumed the swamp swallowed them. They were wrong . . .Deep in the swamps outside of New Orleans, Niquette Delongpre and her family uncover a well on their property - a well that has roots all the way down into the soils of the Mississippi River. A well that brings ancient things to the surface - things that should have stayed buried.When Niquette is exposed to a small parasite, it triggers in her mysterious and dangerous powers. As she tries to come to grips with these new abilities and what they might mean for her future, she realises that she is not alone. Someone else, someone who was exposed to the same mysterious parasite during a clandestine visit to the swamp, is also discovering his new talents, and he's not as nice as she is . . .
The Heavens Rise
by Christopher RiceMy name is Niquette Delongpre and on the night before my mother's forty-seventh birthday, my entire family vanished without a trace. Everyone assumed the swamp swallowed them. They were wrong . . .Deep in the swamps outside of New Orleans, Niquette Delongpre and her family uncover a well on their property - a well that has roots all the way down into the soils of the Mississippi River. A well that brings ancient things to the surface - things that should have stayed buried.When Niquette is exposed to a small parasite, it triggers in her mysterious and dangerous powers. As she tries to come to grips with these new abilities and what they might mean for her future, she realises that she is not alone. Someone else, someone who was exposed to the same mysterious parasite during a clandestine visit to the swamp, is also discovering his new talents, and he's not as nice as she is . . .
Heaven's Wager: A Novel (The Martyr's Song Series #1)
by Ted DekkerIt was an absolutely perfect day . . . until everything went absolutely perfectly wrong.Kent Anthony is a brilliant software engineer who is cashing in on a brilliant career. He&’s finally living the idyllic life, far from thoughts of theft and murder and other kinds of horrible criminal behavior.He&’s left his past far behind. Or so he thinks.In his very first novel, New York Times bestselling author Ted Dekker delivers a fascinating story of the almost perfect crime, interwoven with a tale of bittersweet love that is almost enough to save a soul. Heaven&’s Wager is a story that will bring you face-to-face with a hidden world more real than most people ever realize—a world where the unseen is more powerful than anything seen.Praise for Heaven&’s Wager:&“Well, well, guess what I&’ve found. A fiction writer with a rare knack for a compelling story, an expansive reservoir of clever ideas, and a unique dry wit that makes me laugh.&” —Frank Peretti, New York Times bestselling author&“Rarely does a novel grip a reader&’s heart and soul the way Heaven&’s Wager does. Dekker is among a very small number of writers who have mastered the challenge of blending sound theology with knock-your-socks-off storytelling.&” —Robert Liparulo, bestselling authorBook 1 in the Heaven/Martyr&’s Song trilogyBonus book 1.5: The Martyr&’s SongBook 2: When Heaven WeepsBook 3: Thunder of HeavenBook length: appr. 80,000 words
Heavenstone Secrets (Heavenstone #1)
by V.C. AndrewsSecrets are at home here...and there is no escape.The Heavenstone sisters live with their mother and father in a grand old mansion in bluegrass Kentucky. Semantha, the younger and prettier one, is afraid of so many things—darkness, strange noises, mysterious whispers in the night. But nothing frightens her more than her sister, Cassie. She is older and wiser, and always telling Semantha what to do, what to wear, and how to behave around those wicked boys at school. Semantha has her eye on one special guy—but Cassie has other plans for her. In the Heavenstone house, big sister knows best. When tragedy strikes like a lightning bolt from heaven, Semantha&’s life becomes a living hell. Under Cassie&’s constant, watchful eye, she feels like a prisoner—a helpless pawn in her sister&’s cruel game. When Cassie begins wearing their mother&’s clothes and vying for their father&’s affections, Semantha realizes she must bring their twisted sibling rivalry to an end...before a new generation is born.
Heck: Where the Bad Kids Go (Heck #1)
by Dale E. BasyeWhen Milton and Marlo Fauster die in a marshmallow-bear explosion, they get sent straight to Heck, an otherworldly reform school. Milton can understand why his kleptomaniac sister is here, but Milton is—orwas—a model citizen. Has a mistake been made? Not according to Bea “Elsa” Bubb, the Principal of Darkness. She doesn’t make mistakes. She personally sees to it that Heck—whether it be home ec class with Lizzie Borden, ethics with Richard Nixon, or gym with Blackbeard the pirate—is especially, well,heckishfor the Fausters. Will Milton and Marlo find a way to escape? Or are they stuck here for all eternity, or until they turn eighteen, whichever comes first? ★ “The author’ umpteen clever allusions . . . make this book truly sparkle. ”—Publishers Weekly,Starred
Heir of Sea and Fire
by Patricia A. McKillipBy the vow of her father and her own desire, Raederle was pledged to Morgon, Riddle-Master of Hed. But a year had passed since Morgon disappeared on his search for the High One at Erlenstar Mountain, and rumors claimed he was dead.Raederle set out to learn the truth for herself, though her small gift of magic seemed too slight for the perils she must face. The quest led through strange lands and dangerous adventures. Only her growing powers enabled her at last to reach Erlenstar Mountain. And there she discovered what she could not bear to accept.Accompanied by Deth, the High One's Harper, she fled. And behind them came a pursuer whose name was Morgon, bent on executing a grim destiny upon Raederle and Deth.Her only hope lay in summoning the Hosts of the Dead, led by the King whose skull she bore...
The Heir Of Woodmyst
by Robert E KreigA small village is raided. The wives and daughters are taken. The husbands aFriends are lost and mourned as the white witch flees for her life. Her energy has been depleted and she no longer has the strength to fight back. Running to the north, she attempts to seek shelter and safety under the protection of The Sovereign. But why is she so weak? The black ship has docked and the captives unloaded. A group of seven girls are taken by a mysterious woman in green to a lavish castle. Others are kept in deplorable conditions, locked away in accordance to the will of a dark overlord. Tomas Warde, and the brave company of people who follow him, continue on their mission.They must free the captives and put an end to the evil plans of The Sovereign once and for all. With the elements of the world against them, and enemies on all sides, they press onwards confronting strange beasts, malevolent men and dark sorcery. The odds are against them. The enemy is powerful and number many. How can Tomas and his company of warriors endure? nd sons are murdered. A lone survivor reaches out to Woodmyst for help. Tomas Warde leads a small band of men. Their mission is to rescue the captured women and children. But have they taken on more than they bargained for? A dark power rises. Fear grips the coastal regions as an evil overlord, THE SOVEREIGN, establishes authority over the land. Battling the elements of the coldest season and creatures that simply cannot be, Tomas Warde and The Sons Of Woodmyst press onward, determined to see their quest through to the end. No matter what.
Heir to the Shadows: The Black Jewels Trilogy Book 2 (The Black Jewels Trilogy)
by Anne BishopThe second in New York Times bestselling author Anne Bishop's captivating Black Jewels trilogy. Witch has come, but now she is lost in darkness - and the fate of everyone she loves hangs in the balance.For centuries, they have waited. Now Witch - the long-prophesised Queen who will bring freedom to the realms - has finally come. But she is lost in darkness, and has a long road to recovery ahead of her.While Saetan, her adopted father, waits for her to return to the living world, Daemon, the third side of the triangle needed to complete the prophecy, walks in the Twisted Kingdom on the edge of madness.As insidious whispers and dark schemes ferment treachery and betrayal, Witch must decide who she is, and what she will become. To protect those she loves, she must be more than an heir. She must become a Queen.'Stunning' - Liz Loves Books
The Heiress: The deliciously dark and gripping new thriller from the New York Times bestseller
by Rachel HawkinsTHERE'S NOTHING AS GOOD AS THE RICH GONE BAD 'One of the most deliciously twisted families ever put to page' Riley SagerWhen Ruby McTavish Callahan Woodward Miller Kenmore dies, she's not only North Carolina's richest woman, she's also its most notorious. The victim of a famous kidnapping as a child and a widow four times over, Ruby ruled the tiny town of Tavistock from Ashby House, her family's estate high in the Blue Ridge Mountains.But in the aftermath of her death, her adopted son, Camden, wants little to do with the house or the money - and even less to do with the surviving McTavishes. Instead, he rejects his inheritance, settling into a normal life as an English teacher in Colorado and marrying Jules, a woman just as eager to escape her own messy past.Ten years later, his uncle's death pulls Cam and Jules back into the family fold at Ashby House. Its views are just as stunning as ever, its rooms just as elegant, but the legacy of Ruby is inescapable.And as Ashby House tightens its grip on Jules and Camden, questions about the infamous heiress come to light. Was there any truth to the persistent rumours following her disappearance as a girl? What really happened to those four husbands, who all died under mysterious circumstances? And why did she adopt Cam in the first place? Soon, Jules and Cam realise that an inheritance can entail far more than what's written in a will - and that the bonds of family stretch far beyond the grave.
The Heiress: A Novel
by Rachel HawkinsNATIONAL BESTSELLER • A January Indie Next Pick and LibraryReads Pick"The reigning queen of the Gothic thriller." —Entertainment WeeklyTHERE'S NOTHING AS GOOD AS THE RICH GONE BAD.When Ruby McTavish Callahan Woodward Miller Kenmore dies, she’s not only North Carolina’s richest woman, she’s also its most notorious. The victim of a famous kidnapping as a child and a widow four times over, Ruby ruled the tiny town of Tavistock from Ashby House, her family’s estate high in the Blue Ridge Mountains.But in the aftermath of her death, her adopted son, Camden, wants little to do with the house or the money—and even less to do with the surviving McTavishes. Instead, he rejects his inheritance, settling into a normal life as an English teacher in Colorado and marrying Jules, a woman just as eager to escape her own messy past.Ten years later, his uncle’s death pulls Cam and Jules back into the family fold at Ashby House. Its views are just as stunning as ever, its rooms just as elegant, but the legacy of Ruby is inescapable.And as Ashby House tightens its grip on Jules and Camden, questions about the infamous heiress come to light. Was there any truth to the persistent rumors following her disappearance as a girl? What really happened to those four husbands, who all died under mysterious circumstances? And why did she adopt Cam in the first place? Soon, Jules and Cam realize that an inheritance can entail far more than what’s written in a will––and that the bonds of family stretch far beyond the grave.
The Heiress: The deliciously dark and gripping new thriller from the New York Times bestseller
by Rachel HawkinsTHERE'S NOTHING AS GOOD AS THE RICH GONE BAD 'One of the most deliciously twisted families ever put to page' Riley SagerWith the death of his adopted mother, Camden McTavish hopes that he can finally be free of his scandalous family. Ruby McTavish was North Carolina's richest woman, and its most notorious: the victim of a famous childhood kidnapping and a widow four times over.Camden settles into a normal life and marries Jules, a woman eager to escape her own messy past. It seems like history might just stay buried...But ten years later, his uncle's death pulls Cam and Jules back into the family fold as sinister questions about the infamous heiress begin to come to light. What truth lies behind Ruby's disappearance as a child? What really happened to those four husbands, all dead in mysterious circumstances? Why did Ruby adopt Cam in the first place?Soon, Jules and Cam will realise that the bonds of family stretch far beyond the grave...
Heiress on the Run (The Eastway Cousins #2)
by Laura MartinA lady in need of shelter Heiress Amelia Eastway is running for her life. Convinced she has committed a terrible crime, she seeks shelter in an overgrown country estate, only to discover the owner-a reclusive baron-does not take kindly to trespassers... After losing his wife and son, Sir Edward Gray has shut himself away from the world. His honor demands he give Amelia a safe haven, but he's determined to keep his distance. Until, that is, Amelia brings life into Edward's home, and gives him hope for a new future!
Heißes Kind In Der Stadt
by T. M. Bilderback Nicola BockIn Bohemian Village, dem Künstlerviertel der Stadt, waren mehrere grauenvolle Morde verübt worden. Jedes Opfer war männlich und war zuletzt beim Tanzen in den verschiedenen Nachtclubs des Villages gesehen worden. Detective John Yates und Detective James William "Jim Bill" Coleman haben den Auftrag, einen dieser Nachtclubs zu observieren und nach demjenigen Ausschau zu halten, der hinter den "Tanzmorden" stecken könnte. Aber die Situation wird kompliziert als Detective Coleman ein sehr schönes Mädchen im Club sieht und wie besessen von ihr ist. Keiner weiß, woher sie kam. Jeder Kerl starrt sie an und will sie mit nach Hause nehmen. Wird dieses Mädchen Detective Coleman die Chance nehmen, den Mörder zu fassen? Finden Sie es in dieser ungewöhnlichen Geschichte von T. M. Bilderback heraus!
Hekla's Children
by James Brodgen<P>A decade ago, teacher Nathan Brookes saw four of his students walk up a hill and vanish. Only one returned, Olivia, starved, terrified, and with no memory of where she’d been. Questioned by the police but released for lack of evidence, Nathan spent the years trying to forget. <P>When a body is found in the same ancient woodland where they disappeared, it is first believed to be one of the missing children, but is soon identified as a Bronze Age warrior, nothing more than an archaeological curiosity. Yet Nathan starts to have horrific visions of the students, alive but trapped. Then Olivia reappears, desperate that the warrior’s body be returned to the earth. For he is the only thing keeping a terrible evil at bay…
Helion (Embrace of the Keepers #1)
by Olivia MarchHelion, crown prince of Arloren, is a commander of the Keeper warriors. After the Scourge attack his home planet of Artheneas, Helion vows not to lay aside his sword until every Scourge is slain. That desire for vengeance takes him to Earth and what would should have been a routine mission. Everything is turned on its head, however, when Helion meets a delectable Earth female whom he will stop at nothing to possess. Gwen doesn’t want to be his possession. Her only desire is to stay alive so she can care for her vulnerable young daughter. When Helion captures her she is sure their lives will be forfeit. But it’s no longer just her life at stake— now it’s her body, and her heart. Gwen has to decide whether to protect her heart from Helion’s determined siege, or embrace a new destiny with the alien prince of her dreams.
Hell and Earth: A Novel Of The Promethean Age
by Elizabeth BearThe reigns of two Queens in two different worlds may come to an end. In the iron world, conspiracy and subterfuge within England's royal courts threaten Elizabeth's power. In the Faerie realm, Mab, bound by magic to her sister sovereign, finds herself weakened as well. Now, the fate of two worlds lies in the hands of two clever wordsmiths . . .
Hell Bent: The long-awaited follow-up to global bestseller Ninth House
by Leigh BardugoWealth. Power. Murder. Magic. Alex Stern is back and the Ivy League is going straight to hell. Find a gateway to the underworld. Steal a soul out of hell. A simple plan, except people who make this particular journey rarely come back. But Galaxy "Alex" Stern is determined to break Darlington out of purgatory?even if it costs her a future at Lethe and at Yale. Forbidden from attempting a rescue, Alex and Dawes can't call on the Ninth House for help, so they assemble a team of dubious allies to save the gentleman of Lethe. Together, they will have to navigate a maze of arcane texts and bizarre artifacts to uncover the societies' most closely guarded secrets, and break every rule doing it. But when faculty members begin to die off, Alex knows these aren't just accidents. Something deadly is at work in New Haven, and if she is going to survive, she'll have to reckon with the monsters of her past and a darkness built into the university's very walls. Thick with history and packed with Bardugo's signature twists, Hell Bent brings to life an intricate world full of magic, violence, and all too real monsters.