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Lunar Court (Alpha Girls #8)
by Aileen ErinFrom USA Today Bestselling Author Aileen Erin Chris is the guy Cosette always wanted.Fun. Funny. Lighthearted and sweet. Chris always manages to find beauty and laughter, even when fighting a chapel full of demons. He's exactly what she needs. Except he's a werewolf and she's a member of the Lunar Court — the only fey court that holds sway over the werewolves. Even on his best day, Chris isn't strong enough to last a few hours in the Lunar Court without becoming a slave. No matter how much Cosette's heart wants him, she knows she has to let him go.But when Chris goes missing, Cosette realizes how much she has to lose if the worst happens. Except her mother — the Queen of the Lunar Court — won’t let her go after Chris. Being forced to stay at court is dangerous for Cosette. Assassins keep coming after her, and unless she accepts a mate, it’s only a matter of time before one of them kills her.Cosette is the girl Chris has always dreamed of.Chris sees through the tough facade to the girl exhausted from a lifetime of fighting off assassins and court politics. She needs a true friend, someone who she can be herself around, and craves solitude. The same solitude that Chris craves. But he knows he'll never be enough to survive in her world. So, when Eli — a mysterious archon — requests his help, he figures why not? The guy might be a little shady, but he needs every distraction he can get.But when Eli says that Cosette’s in trouble, Chris is more than ready to play by Eli's rules. At least until Eli takes him to the Court of Gales. Chris knows he’s about to play a very dangerous game. Bargaining with the fey is something only a desperate person would do. But what wouldn’t Chris give up to save Cosette’s life?"These books go by so very quickly, with the pacing making me think I just started reading. I could gobble up a dozen of these novels!” – Carrie Reads a Lot"Aileen Erin: You did a great job as usual and I’m so excited for Invocation and Lunar Court.” - Lenniland Binge the complete Alpha Girls series now!Book 1: Becoming AlphaBook 2: Avoiding AlphaBook 3: Alpha DividedBook 4: BrujaBook 5: Alpha UnleashedBook 6: Shattered PackBook 7: Being AlphaBook 8: Lunar CourtBook 9: Alpha ErasedGet ready for Off Planet, the biggest and boldest adventure yet from the mind of Aileen Erin. It's perfect for fans of Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games, Claudia Gray's Defy the Stars, and Maura Milan's Ignite the Stars!
Lunar Gothic: The Influence of the Moon on the Gothic Imagination (Palgrave Gothic)
by Elana Gomel Simon BaconThis book explores the captivating intersection of lunar influence and the Gothic imagination, revealing how the moon has shaped narratives of horror, mystery, and transformation across cultures and media. Edited by Elana Gomel and Simon Bacon, this volume delves into the genre of Lunar Gothic, tracing its roots from ancient folklore to contemporary science fiction and horror. Readers will encounter a diverse array of essays that examine the moon's role as both a setting and a character in Gothic narratives. From the haunting presence of lunar deities and werewolves to the eerie landscapes of the moon in science fiction, this collection uncovers the moon's dual nature as a symbol of both enlightenment and terror. Contributors explore themes such as gender, identity, and the supernatural, offering fresh perspectives on the moon's enduring impact on the human psyche. A must-read for scholars and enthusiasts of the Gothic, science fiction, and cultural studies, this book invites readers to reconsider the moon's place in our collective imagination. Whether you are a researcher, student, or curious reader, Lunar Gothic offers a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of the moon's dark allure and its influence on storytelling across time and space.
Lune de sang (Sanguis Noctis (Français) #1)
by Jennifer Joffre Alex Kidwell Robin SaxonSanguis Noctis, tome 1Jed Walker, mercenaire, ne pensait pas que ce boulot serait compliqué : il lui suffisait d'entrer, de récupérer ce que son client voulait et de repartir. Sauf que son nouveau client ne veut ni argent, ni objets de valeur. Il veut Redford Reed, un homme timide mais superbe, qui retourne tout l'univers de Jed en une journée. Et Jed n'est pas vraiment préparé à tomber si rapidement sous le charme de l'objet de sa dernière mission ! Redford Reed a vécu toute sa vie enfermé dans la maison de sa grand-mère, hanté par une terrible malédiction, à regarder le monde avancer autour de lui. Jusqu'à ce qu'un jour, Jed débarque, envoyé par un homme qui ne s'arrêtera à rien pour que Redford lui appartienne. S'associer à Jed est sa seule chance de survivre, mais au fur et à mesure que la violence empire, la tension monte entre eux. Et même s'ils ont enfin trouvé quelque chose qui pourrait donner sens à leurs vies, maintenant il va falloir tout le talent de Jed et tout le courage de Redford pour qu'ils puissent ne serait-ce que rester en vie.
Lupus Patronus: A Profecia dos Lobisomens e Vampiros
by Vianka Van Bokkem Henrique HenningEu fui encontrada perto de um rio em uma noite de lua cheia dentro de uma cesta de madeira quando eu tinha dois meses de idade. De acordo com o velho casal que me encontrou, eu estava usando um colar de couro com o dente de um grande lobo nele. O nome "Amelia" estava gravado nele. Tenho dezessete anos e uma horrível maldição vai se manifestar no meu aniversário de dezoito anos. Sem saber, sou parte da profecia de lobisomens e vampiros. Um lobisomem de boa aparência chamado "Alek" vai ganhar meu coração. Infelizmente meu amor será testado pelo seu lado sombrio
Lupus Patronus: La Profezia
by Vianka Van Bokkem Andrea SarchielliMi trovarono dentro una cesta di legno in riva a un fiume, in una notte di luna piena, quando avevo due mesi. Secondo la coppia di anziani che mi trovò, al collo portavo una collana in pelle da cui pendeva una grossa zanna di lupo. Vi era inciso il nome "Amelia". Ho diciassette anni, e una terribile maledizione si manifesterà il giorno del mio diciottesimo compleanno. Sono parte di una profezia di lupi mannari e vampiri. Un bellissimo lupo mannaro di nome Alek si innamorerà di me. Purtroppo, il mio amore per lui verrà messo a dura prova dal suo lato oscuro.
Lure of the Dead (The Last Apprentice #10)
by Joseph Delaney Patrick ArrasmithTom Ward, the Spook's apprentice, and his master have bound the Fiend at last. But now Tom must use his powers as the seventh son of a seventh son to put an end to the source of evil once and for all. When the Spook is captured by bloodthirsty creatures of the dark, Tom must vanquish a god, avenge his master, and protect the person he loves most—Alice—from himself.
Lure of the Mummy
by Janis Susan MayBert Carmody can't catch a break. As a hieroglyphs translator he's actually quite good. However, being pudgy, balding and awkward, he's always in the shadow of his young, charismatic coworkers. Disillusioned and bitter, Bert spends his free time scouring the markets of Cairo hoping to find an unrecognized genuine artifact for the pittance a scholar can afford. His latest discovery is another piece of rubbish, just another animal mummy-one of literally millions of votive offerings from the ancients to one god or another. Or is it? Suddenly, things start looking up for Bert. But as he starts to get the recognition he deserves, there are deadly consequences for his coworkers. Will Bert finally be set for life, or will the lure of the mummy ruin him forever? 23,000 words
Luscious Craving: A Novel (Candace Steele Vampire Killer #2)
by Cameron DeanWHERE’S THERE’S BLOOD, THERE’S PASSION Sexy vampire killer Candace Steele is back on the Las Vegas strip and determined to steer clear of Ash, the seductive vampire whose smoldering allure begs her to surrender to the dark side. But determination may not be enough when Candace’s job at the glitzy Scheherazade casino drives her right into the center of Ash’s deadly domain, for there are rumors of a New Year’s Eve vampire assault on the casino, and only Candace can stop it. With the clock ticking down to the fateful night, Candace isn’t sure if she can resist the overwhelming desire she feels for Ash, but she has run out of choices. She must go to Ash for help; even though she knows that the price he’ll expect in return is nothing less than her body and her soul.
Lust
by Francine PascalThe good news: We found my dad. The bad news: He's in Siberia.The good news: I'm going there to free him.The bad news: Loki's coming with me.The good news: I finally get to see him.The bad news: I have to tell him his girlfriend tried to kill me.
Lute
by Jennifer ThorneWicker Man meets Final Destination in Jennifer Thorne's atmospheric, unsettling folk horror novel about love, duty, and community.On the idyllic island of Lute, every seventh summer, seven people die. No more, no less.Lute and its inhabitants are blessed, year after year, with good weather, good health, and good fortune. They live a happy, superior life, untouched by the war that rages all around them. So it’s only fair that every seven years, on the day of the tithe, the island’s gift is honored.Nina Treadway is new to The Day. A Florida girl by birth, she became a Lady through her marriage to Lord Treadway, whose family has long protected the island. Nina’s heard about The Day, of course. Heard about the horrific tragedies, the lives lost, but she doesn’t believe in it. It's all superstitious nonsense. Stories told to keep newcomers at bay and youngsters in line.Then The Day begins. And it's a day of nightmares, of grief, of reckoning. But it is also a day of community. Of survival and strength. Of love, at its most pure and untamed. When The Day ends, Nina—and Lute—will never be the same.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Lute Sneak Peek
by Jennifer ThorneWicker Man meets Final Destination in Jennifer Thorne's atmospheric, unsettling folk horror novel about love, duty, and community. Download a FREE sneak peek today!On the idyllic island of Lute, every seventh summer, seven people die. No more, no less.Lute and its inhabitants are blessed, year after year, with good weather, good health, and good fortune. They live a happy, superior life, untouched by the war that rages all around them. So it’s only fair that every seven years, on the day of the tithe, the island’s gift is honored.Nina Treadway is new to The Day. A Florida girl by birth, she became a Lady through her marriage to Lord Treadway, whose family has long protected the island. Nina’s heard about The Day, of course. Heard about the horrific tragedies, the lives lost, but she doesn’t believe in it. It's all superstitious nonsense. Stories told to keep newcomers at bay and youngsters in line.Then The Day begins. And it's a day of nightmares, of grief, of reckoning. But it is also a day of community. Of survival and strength. Of love, at its most pure and untamed. When The Day ends, Nina—and Lute—will never be the same.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Lycan Partnership (Partnership in Blood #8)
by Ariel Tachna2nd EditionA Partnership in Blood novel By the time the alpha of the Morvan werewolf pack approaches l'Institut Marcel Chavinier for help solving his people's fertility problems, pack numbers have dwindled and the remaining members are desperate. Though the wizards at l'Institut have no experience with werewolves, their lore, or their brand of magic, Raymond agrees to help. At l'ANS headquarters, Raymond finds Marc Gourlin, a young wizard fascinated with werewolves. Marc agrees to visit the werewolves' home to study their rituals for the source of the problem. But when he arrives, he finds himself distracted by Adenet Silaire, the pack shaman. The attraction between them is powerful, but though Marc suspects he might be Adenet's mate, Adenet rebuffs him. Marc is a man, and Adenet's sense of responsibility will not let him take a male mate when the pack so desperately needs children. Meanwhile, Jean and Raymond discover the Aveu de Sang allows a vampire's Avoué to calm his inner beast. For Jean and Orlando, this is wonderful news--but it only convinces Thierry how much Sebastien is missing out on because they cannot form an Aveu de Sang. Determined to give his partner everything he can, Thierry sets out to recreate the bond denied them by Sebastien's past.This second edition received minor revision and proofing for re-release in honor of the publication of Partnership Reborn, the final book in the series.
Lycan Unleashed
by Shannon CurtisREVENGE IS SWEET, BUT SO IS DESIRE On the hunt for his alpha's killer, Lycan Matthias Marshall is willing to go to any lengths to end his quest. Even if that means kidnapping the enemy. Well-trained tracker Trinity Caldwell can take him back to her pack and their treacherous leader. Yet convincing Trinity to betray her kind won't be easy. Nor will denying the pull his body feels toward hers. Matthias has buried his heart along with his mate. Desire...love...have no part in his plan. But when Trinity risks her life for his, Matthias must decide how much vengeance means to him.
Lycanthia
by Tanith LeeFor the first time in e-book format, a gothic tale of werewolves in a remote French village from a master of dark fantasy.Tanith Lee's classic gothic novel tells a tale of werewolves in a chateau in remote France.
Lych Way
by Ari BerkIn the conclusion to the Undertaken trilogy that Publishers Weekly called "a thought-provoking gothic fantasy," Silas must master his powers and confront a past that is anything but dead.Silas Umber has returned from Arvale, his family's ancestral home. Frantic to retrieve the shade of his beloved Beatrice, he turns his back on the spectral chaos he has left behind, unaware that the malevolence he unleashed has followed him back to Lichport. As his family and friends suffer and fall at the hands of the vengeful Huntsman from Arvale's sunken mansions, Silas must reach deep into his complicated bloodline to summon powers and wisdom beyond those required of a simple Lichport Undertaker. But the dark and painful secrets of his birth threaten to overwhelm him, and if he can't lay the ghosts of his own past to rest, Silas may lose everything and everyone he has grown to love and worked to protect.
Lychee Light Club
by Usamaru FuruyaThe Lychee Light Club is considered Usamaru Furuya's breakthrough work. Originally designed as an experiemental project Lychee's themes of youthful rebellion and deus ex machina destruction, and attractive designs eventually won over a new generation of readers and critics, leading the way for Furuya to take on his many recent high profile properties.In an abandoned warehouse, a band of nine students have assembled to plot out a new future. Their "leader" Zera is determined to cleanse his community of the ugly and cowardly. Having taken command of a band of young men to build him a god-like machine capable of changing the world. This machine, named "Lychee," will give them what they've been searching for...a beauty of the finest quality. A surreal yet touching horror comedy Furuya's Lychee Light Club that mixes elements of French Le Théâtre du Grand-Guignol and with modern day pop culture tropes and is set in modern day Tokyo. Shocking, sexy and innovative, the Lychee Light Club is at the pinnacle of modern day Japanese seinen manga (young adult comics).
Lynnwood
by Thomas BrownFINALIST in the PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZEThe unthinkable is happening in Lynnwood – a village with centuries of guilt on its conscience.Who wouldn't want to live in an idyllic village in the English countryside like Lynnwood? With its charming pub, old dairy, friendly vicar, gurgling brooks, and its old paths with memories of simpler times.But behind the conventional appearance of Lynnwood's villagers, only two sorts of people crawl out of the woodwork: those who hunt and those who are prey. Reviews: 'A dark horror story set in a picturesque village. I would recommend this to fans of classic English horror as well as fans of Stephen King.' – Lucy O'Connor, Waterstones "A quintessentially British folk horror chiller, with an escalating power of dread that is rendered deftly. A new voice in British horror, that you'll want to read, has entered the field." – Adam Nevill > 'The plot line is new and exciting ... I was surprised more than once at what was happening. If you are looking for a good book, definitely pick up this one.' – Alison Mudge, Librarian, USA " … A dark journey not only of the mind, but of the soul. Mr. Brown's extraordinary talent is evident as he paints a virtual feast for the reader with eloquently chosen prose in this powerfully engaging novel." – Nina D'Arcangela 'An exciting, on the edge of your seat gothic that will have readers begging for more.' – Rosemary Smith, Librarian 'An exciting début from a new young writer with a dark imagination. Thomas Brown's beautifully written novel proposes a modern gothic forest far from the tourist trail, a place filled with strange events and eerie consequences.' – Philip Hoare. 'This book was great! Reading this was less like reading a book and more like watching the movie in my mind's eye. Fantastic!' – Laura Smith, Goodreads Reviewer
Líneas En Movimiento
by Steve VernonAsí que....este vampiro entra en una tienda de lectura de palmas... Eso puede sonar gracioso para ti, pero MOVING LINES es una conmovedora historia de amor, vampirismo y despedida.
Líneas de sangre
by William B. Taylor GiselaUna herencia de $250 millones de dólares...¡y una mansión embrajada! Alex Tinsdill nunca pensó que una simple prueba de ADN lo llevaría a obtener una herencia de $250 millones de dólares y una mansión en Cove Point, una enorme propiedad construida durante la época de oro en Gold Coast de Long Island, Nueva York. Sin embargo, su herencia no venía sin ningún costo cuando dos codiciosas familiares aparecen, determinadas a separarlo de su recién descubierta riqueza. ¡La mansión Cove Point tiene un oscuro pasado y un siniestro secreto el cual está a punto de ser revelado! “Línea de sangre” es una lectura rápida que mezcla lo sobrenatural con la exacta cantidad de humor negro.
L’alphabet des poupées (Traduction littéraire)
by Camilla GrudovaPlongez dans un univers des plus étranges, meublé de machines à coudre, de poupées et de conserves. Un recueil cousu d’humour noir qui, de fil en aiguille, déconstruit l’immuabilité des rôles attribués à l’homme et à la femme. Poupées, machines à coudre, aliments en boîte, miroirs, corps défaillants défilent au fil de nouvelles qui sont tour à tour enfantines et naïves, grotesques et sombres. Ici une révolution féministe; là une ouvrière qui fait tout ce qu’elle peut pour ne pas perdre son Homme dans une société où il est mal vu d’être sans Homme; là encore une créature mi-humaine, mi-araignée qui trouve enfin l’amour dans une grande ville européenne.En explorant de mille façons ses obsessions dans ses nouvelles saisissantes, Camilla Grudova dérange, décontenance. Les critiques canadiens, américains et britanniques ont apparenté cette jeune écrivaine déjà maître de son art à Angela Carter, Sheila Heti, H.P. Lovecraft, Franz Kafka, Margaret Atwood, David Cronenberg et David Lynch. Sans aucun doute le livre le plus original d’un auteur canadien publié en 2017. Une première oeuvre qui pointe clairement vers l’émergence d’un talent littéraire majeur au Canada. Publié en français
L’apocalissi di Wildermoor: libro primo Accolito
by Chris Tetreault-BlayLo avevano creato per dar vita a un nuovo mondo. Poi però tornò per distruggerlo. Nel 1684 la figlia di Franklin James, Evelyn, scompare di casa nel cuore della notte. Partiti alla sua ricerca, i soccorritori si spingono fino ai confini più segreti di Wildermoor, finendo direttamente nelle grinfie del Consiglio della Luce Eterna. Centinaia di anni dopo l’ispettore Truman Darke tenta in ogni modo di incastrare Colin Dexler, sospettato di aver commesso un inspiegabile omicidio di inaudita brutalità. Un altro delitto capovolgerà però le vite di entrambi. Diventato ora il principale sospettato, Truman fugge in cerca di risposte, scoprendo così tratti misteriosi e impensabili del suo passato e trovandosi ad affrontare un male oscuro rimasto in agguato nelle tenebre per oltre trecento anni.
L’esprit de la magie (Les Triades #1)
by Poppy Dennison Domitille MalinLes Triades, tome 1Les espèces magiques ne se mélangent pas. D'après les règles, Simon Osborne devrait faire la sourde oreille aux appels au secours de ces enfants. Après tout, ce sont des louveteaux-garous, et lui est un apprenti mage. Mais pour la première fois de sa vie, Simon désobéit et part à la rescousse des petits qu'il sauve d'un démon bien décidé à absorber toute leur magie. Bien entendu, toute action a ses conséquences, alors l'audace de Simon lui vaut la désapprobation de ses pairs et l'attention de l'alpha des louveteaux, un homme du nom de Gray Townsend. La dernière chose dont Gray a besoin, c'est d'un mage dans sa vie, mais Simon a sauvé son fils... Puisqu'il a désormais l'amitié de la meute, Gray n'a pas vraiment le choix, ni d'ailleurs au sujet de cette attirance interdite pour lui qui vient s'ajouter à tout le reste. Malheureusement, il a besoin que Simon l'aide à retrouver le démon responsable de l'enlèvement des enfants. Simon et Gray doivent s'allier pour protéger la meute, tout en luttant contre le désir tentateur qui menace de les détruire tous les deux.
L’histoire De Finbar: Les contes de mer de Steve Vernon #4
by Steve VernonL’eau est un menteur. Si vous dites une histoire avec l’eau on ne peut pas lui faire confiance et disparaîtra sous la première pluie ou dans les larmes d’un long bon cri. Et les histoires racontées dans le sang et le bâton de pierre plus longtemps de loin. Finbar Tanner dit une histoire à son fils, Isaac. C’est une histoire d’amour, désir et sacrifice. C’est une histoire du sang, de l’eau et des pierres. C’est une histoire des courants plus profonds qui coulent dans le cœur d’un homme. C’est une histoire de la mer.
L’hôpital hanté (Orca Currents en Français)
by Marty ChanKey Selling Points Haunted Hospital is a paranormal romp of a read where a group of friends get more than they bargained for when playing a game in an abandoned hospital. Think Dungeons & Dragons meets Ghost Hunters. This book features a role playing game called Spirits and Specters. With the popularity of shows like Stranger Things and Riverdale, there has been a huge resurgence of the 1980s role-playing games. The setting is a based on an actual abandoned and supposedly haunted hospital in Edmonton. Marty Chan has many middle-grade titles to his name. He is a tireless presenter and promoter and his humor and hijinks are a hit with audiences. New, enhanced features (dyslexia-friendly font, cream paper, larger trim size) to increase reading accessibility for dyslexic and other striving readers.
M (Devil's Advocates)
by Samm DeighanFritz Lang’s first sound feature, M (1931), is one of the earliest serial killer films in cinema history and laid the foundation for future horror movies and thrillers, particularly those with a disturbed killer as protagonist. Peter Lorre’s child killer, Hans Beckert, is presented as monstrous, yet sympathetic, building on themes presented in the earlier German Expressionist horror films like The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and The Hands of Orlac. Lang eerily foreshadowed the rising fascist horrors in German society, and transforms his cinematic Berlin into a place of urban terror and paranoia. Samm Deighan explores the way Lang uses horror and thriller tropes in M, particularly in terms of how it functions as a bridge between German Expressionism and Hollywood’s growing fixation on sympathetic killers in the ‘40s. The book also examines how Lang made use of developments within in forensic science and the criminal justice system to portray a somewhat realistic serial killer on screen for the first time, at once capturing how society in the ‘30s and ‘40s viewed such individuals and their crimes and shaping how they would be portrayed on screen in the horror films to come.