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The Leap
by Jonathan StroudNo one believes Charlie when she tells them what happened to Max at the Mill Pool. They all think she's in shock; even her brother James can't begin to understand. So as she recovers in the hospital bed, Charlie vows to hunt for Max alone.
The Leaping
by Tom FletcherAn edgy, original and terrifying werewolf novel, the first in a series from a young debut author exploring the darkness that lies beneath Britain's bleak post-industrial northwest.Jack finished university three years ago, but he's still stuck in a dead-end job in a sinister call-centre in Manchester. When the beautiful (and rich) Jennifer comes into his life he thinks he has finally found his ticket out of there. Trouble is that his boss is interested in Jennifer as well, and there's something strangely bestial about him.So when Jennifer buys Fell House, a mysterious old farm out in remote Cumbria, a house party on a legendary scale seems like the perfect escape. But as the party spins out of control on a seemingly neverending night, they must face up to the terrifying possibility that not all their guests may be human--and some of them want to feed.An astonishing and innovative blend of horror, folktale and disturbing realism, The Leaping is the first installment in what is shaping up to be a genre-defining series.
The Leaping
by Tom FletcherAn astonishing and innovative blend of horror, folktale and disturbing realism, The Leaping is the first instalment in what is shaping up to be a genre-defining series.Jack finished university three years ago, but he's still stuck in a dead-end job in a sinister call-centre in Manchester. When the beautiful - and rich - Jennifer comes into his life, he thinks he might have finally found his ticket out of there. The only problem? His boss is interested in Jennifer as well, and there's something strangely bestial about him . . . So when Jennifer buys Fell House, a mysterious old mansion out in remote Cumbria, a house party on a legendary scale seems like the perfect escape. But as the party spins out of control, Jennifer and Jack face the terrifying possibility that not all the guests may be human - and some of them want to feed.
The Leaping
by Tom FletcherAn astonishing and innovative blend of horror, folktale and disturbing realism, The Leaping is the first instalment in what is shaping up to be a genre-defining series.Jack finished university three years ago, but he's still stuck in a dead-end job in a sinister call-centre in Manchester. When the beautiful - and rich - Jennifer comes into his life, he thinks he might have finally found his ticket out of there. The only problem? His boss is interested in Jennifer as well, and there's something strangely bestial about him . . . So when Jennifer buys Fell House, a mysterious old mansion out in remote Cumbria, a house party on a legendary scale seems like the perfect escape. But as the party spins out of control, Jennifer and Jack face the terrifying possibility that not all the guests may be human - and some of them want to feed.
L'eau
by Lee PletzersNote de l’auteur: Quand j'avais seize ans et que je vivais à Wellsford et sortais avec une femme qui restera anonyme, nous sommes tombés sur un puits en traversant la ferme de quelqu'un. C'était juste un trou dans le sol couvert d’un couvercle en bois. Les mauvaises herbes avaient poussé dessus et les vaches étaient restées à l'écart. Ma petite amie (de l'époque) m'avait dit que c'était le puits de Cléments. Étant nouveau dans la région, je n'en avais jamais entendu parler, alors elle m'a raconté l'histoire. On l'a surnommé le Puits Sauteur et apparemment quelqu'un s'est suicidé par ... tu as deviné, en s’y jetant et s’était noyé. Naturellement je ne la croyais pas et à l'époque il n'y avait pas d’Internet pour vérifier les faits. Des semaines plus tard, au pub (oui, j'avais seize ans - je sais, je sais), j'ai rencontré un vieux chroniqueur qui m’avait raconté à peu près la même histoire, quoique beaucoup plus excitante. Maintenant, à l'âge de quarante et un ans, je n’y crois toujours pas, mais quand on m'a demandé la soumission de cette anthologie, je me suis souvenu du puits et quand ceci a été écrit, la Nouvelle-Zélande souffrait d'une longue sécheresse. Quel meilleur endroit pour avoir de l'eau, à mon avis.
Lector Activo: Y otros cuentos preventivos del mundo de la literatura
by Mark LeslieTres historias que exploran el lado oscuro del mundo de la literatura. En un estilo que recuerda al antiguo programa de televisión "The Twilight Zone", estos tres cuentos llevarán al lector amante de los libros a un lugar un tanto familiar, pero a la vez terroríficamente surrealista y perturbador. Lector Activo Los programas de lealtad que rastrean las preferencias de un lector son prácticos, ahorran tiempo y ofrecen grandes descuentos, al menos hasta que los datos de sus clientes lleguen a las manos equivocadas. Navegadores Un apasionado amante de los libros es atraído a una misteriosa y escalofriante librería de la misma manera que una polilla es atraída por una llama. Distracciones ¿Hasta dónde puede llegar un escritor desesperado si sigue ciegamente los consejos de un popular libro de autoayuda para eliminar las distracciones que le impiden completar su próxima novela?
Leech
by Hiron EnnesA surreal and horrifying debut, Hiron Ennes's Leech defies our understanding of identity, heredity, and bodily autonomy.An Amazon Book of the Month!An October "Great Reads" Indie Next Pick!“A wonderful new entry to Gothic science fiction, impeccably clever and atmospheric. Think Wuthering Heights... with worms!”—Tamsyn MuirMEET THE CURE FOR THE HUMAN DISEASEIn an isolated chateau, as far north as north goes, the baron’s doctor has died. The doctor’s replacement has a mystery to solve: discovering how the Institute lost track of one of its many bodies.For hundreds of years the Interprovincial Medical Institute has grown by taking root in young minds and shaping them into doctors, replacing every human practitioner of medicine. The Institute is here to help humanity, to cure and to cut, to cradle and protect the species from the apocalyptic horrors their ancestors unleashed.In the frozen north, the Institute's body will discover a competitor for its rung at the top of the evolutionary ladder. A parasite is spreading through the baron's castle, already a dark pit of secrets, lies, violence, and fear. The two will make war on the battlefield of the body. Whichever wins, humanity will lose again.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Leech Sneak Peek
by Hiron EnnesA surreal and horrifying debut, Hiron Ennes's Leech defies our understanding of identity, heredity, and bodily autonomy. Download a FREE sneak peek today!“A wonderful new entry to Gothic science fiction, impeccably clever and atmospheric. Think Wuthering Heights... with worms!”—Tamsyn MuirMEET THE CURE FOR THE HUMAN DISEASEIn an isolated chateau, as far north as north goes, the baron’s doctor has died. The doctor’s replacement has a mystery to solve: discovering how the Institute lost track of one of its many bodies.For hundreds of years the Interprovincial Medical Institute has grown by taking root in young minds and shaping them into doctors, replacing every human practitioner of medicine. The Institute is here to help humanity, to cure and to cut, to cradle and protect the species from the apocalyptic horrors their ancestors unleashed.In the frozen north, the Institute's body will discover a competitor for its rung at the top of the evolutionary ladder. A parasite is spreading through the baron's castle, already a dark pit of secrets, lies, violence, and fear. The two will make war on the battlefield of the body. Whichever wins, humanity will lose again.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Leeches
by David Albahari Ellen Elias-BursacThe place is Serbia, the time is the late 1990s. Our protagonist, a single man, writes a regular op-ed column for a Belgrade newspaper and spends the rest of his time with his best friend, smoking pot and talking about sex, politics, and life in general. One day on the shore of the Danube he spots a man slapping a beautiful woman. Intrigued, he follows the woman into the tangled streets of the city until he loses sight of her. A few days later he receives a mysterious manuscript whose contents seem to mutate each time he opens it. To decipher the manuscript--a collection of fragments on the Kabbalah and the history of the Jews of Zemun and Belgrade--he contacts an old schoolmate, now an eccentric mathematician, and a group of men from the Jewish community. As the narrator delves deeper into arcane topics, he begins to see signs of anti-Semitism, past and present, throughout the city and he feels impelled to denounce it. But his increasingly passionate columns erupt in a scandal culminating in murder. Following in the footsteps of Foucault's Pendulum, Leeches is a cerebral adventure into the underground worlds of secret societies and conspiracy theories.
Legacy
by Molly CochranAn "exciting and well-written tale of contemporary witchcraft and romance" that will "please the legions of paranormal fans looking for a sophisticated supernatural thriller" (Publishers Weekly).When her widowed father dumps sixteen-year-old Katy Jessevar in a boarding school in Whitfield, Massachusetts, she has no idea that fate has just opened the door to both her future and her past. Nearly everyone in Whitfield is a witch, as is Katy herself, although she has struggled all her life to hide her unusual talents. Stuck at a boarding school where her fellow students seem to despise her, Katy soon discovers that Whitfield is the place where her mother committed suicide under mysterious circumstances when Katy was just a small child. With dark forces converging on Whitfield, it's up to Katy to unravel her family's many secrets to save the boy she loves--and the town itself--from destruction. Legacy is a compelling tale that is as believable as it is magical, and the irresistible romance continues in Poison, its sequel.
Legacy
by Molly CochranWhen her widowed father exiles sixteen-year-old Katy Jessevar to a boarding school in Whitfield, Massachusetts, she has no idea that fate has just opened the door to both her future and her past. At school her fellow students instantly despise her, and Katy pieces together clues to learn that Whitfield is the place where her mother committed suicide under mysterious circumstances when Katy was just a small child. Like many of the New England families in Whitfield, her mother was from an old witching line, and Katy discovers that she too possesses special powers. With dark forces converging on Whitfield, it's up to Katy to unravel her family's many secrets to save the boy she loves--and the town itself--from destruction.
Legacy of Darkness
by Jane Godman1837 Cornwall, EnglandOrphaned, penniless and reduced to the role of lady's companion, Lucy Alleyne is relieved when a distant relation spirits her away to Castle Athal. But gratitude soon gives way to fear-and unlooked-for pleasure.The ancient Cornish castle is a dark monument to family, fortune and blood. Within its walls, the Jago family keeps its wards close...and its secrets closer. Lucy is drawn to Tynan, Earl of Athal. The young heir is handsome and caring, yet tortured in his mind like his father before him. Tynan is utterly different from his uncle Uther-a commanding, seductive presence whose leonine power radiates from his every word and gesture.These two Jago men have innocent Lucy enthralled-mind, soul and body. But if she remains within the poisonous castle keep, with its history of ill-starred passion and madness, a mere broken heart will seem a mercy.
A Legacy Of Ghosts
by Colin DannThere had been rumours for years about the wealth of old Mr Mackie. But when ben and Richard start snooping around the dead man's house, they're soon plunged into a web of terror. Whose dark face is at the window? Where are the strange footsteps coming from? And what is the secret of the blue ring wrapped in a blanket? Pursued by a villainous tramp, and haunted by ghastly visions, the two boys find themselves on a daring journey through darkest Wales, and into the unearthly territory of the ancient spirits.
Legacy of Light (The Legacy Trilogy #3)
by Matthew WardLegacy of Light is the spectacular conclusion to Matthew Ward's acclaimed Legacy trilogy—an unmissable epic fantasy series of war and intrigue perfect for fans of George R. R. Martin, Brent Weeks, and Brandon Sanderson. For the first time in many years, the Tressian Republic and the Hadari Empire are at peace. But darkness never sleeps. In Tregard, Empress Melanna Saranal struggles to protect a throne won at great cost. In Tressia, Lord Protector Viktor Droshna seeks to restore all he's lost through forbidden means.And as the sins of the past are once more laid bare, every road will lead to war. The Legacy TrilogyLegacy of AshLegacy of SteelLegacy of Light
The Legacy of Molly Southbourne (The Molly Southbourne Trilogy #3)
by Tade ThompsonFrom Arthur C. Clarke Award-winner Tade Thompson, The Legacy of Molly Southbourne continues his chilling series.Whenever Molly Southbourne bled, a murderer was born. Deadly copies, drawn to destroy their creator, bound by a legacy of death. With the original Molly Southbourne gone, her remnants drew together, seeking safety and a chance for peace. The last Molly and her sisters built a home together, and thought they could escape the murder that marked their past.But secrets squirm in Molly Southbourne's blood—secrets born in a Soviet lab and carried back across the Iron Curtain to infiltrate the West. What remains of the Cold War spy machine wants those secrets back, and to get them they're willing to unearth the dead and destroy the fragile peace surrounding the last copies of Molly Southbourne.The Legacy of Molly Southbourne brings the story to a bloody end.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
El Legado De La Bestia
by Jason P. Stadtlander Kevin Peralta GarnateoEl modus operandi de este poderoso thriller es el gancho que atrapa al lector desde el primer capítulo y no le deja escapar. En un pueblo costero imaginario de Boston, un asesino en serie mata a víctimas selectas, generalmente parejas. Sin embargo, de manera intrigante, esta bestia brutal sirve a la llamada de una causa mayor. El detective Stanley Devonshire descubre una serie de pruebas con la intención de determinar exactamente cómo el asesino ha conseguido continuar con su horrible conducta sin ser descubierto en lo que parecen ochenta años de empleo del mismo patrón.En principio no hay ningún hilo perceptible que conecte los asesinatos. Así que Stan solicita la ayuda de su amigo de toda la vida de Marblehead, el detective Mark Brown. Se unen al equipo por la fuerza una despampanante agente de policía del estado y un imponente agente federal, quien le sigue en su camino de revelaciones, giro tras giro. Devonshire tiene claro que está cerca de solucionar el caso apilado en su escritorio, pero en su intento de identificar al engañoso asesino, ¿será él o alguien cercano a él la siguiente víctima de la bestia?El legado de la bestia consigue que el lector mantenga la respiración y propone giros a medida que el libro teje una historia de asesinatos cometidos, secretos revelados y justicia deseada. Mientras el autor entrelaza la tentadora amenaza de la revelación de su identidad, el lector es conducido en una dirección incómoda, una dirección que preferiría evitar.
Legame di Fiducia (Serie Scelta del cuore #2)
by Cornelia Grey Mary CalmesSeguito di Scelta del CuoreSerie Scelta del cuore, Libro 2Jin Rayne sta facendo fatica ad adattarsi alla nuova vita che dovrebbe amare. Invece di adattarsi ad essere il compagno del capotribù Logan Church, Jin non riesce a superare il fatto che il suo amante era eterosessuale prima che si incontrassero. Ha scoperto la gioia di appartenere a Logan, ma teme che la sua nuova vita potrebbe svanire da un momento all'altro, nonostante Logan insista che staranno insieme per sempre, fine della storia. Jin vuole fidarsi di Logan, ma quel desiderio sarà messo alla prova sia da un capotribù rivale che da una sconvolgente rivelazione riguardo l'esistenza di Jin. In gioco c'è la vita di Jin, ed il suo posto nella tribù. Se vuole sopravvivere per rivedere Logan, dovrà lasciare andare la sua paura ed accettare liberamente il legame, perché solo allora potrà avere davvero fiducia.
Legend of Hatred
by Alix AndreGrim and forbidding, Rochefort loomed above the road like a robber baron's stronghold. To Jacqueline, the outsider, the family's problems were at first a welcome distraction from her own troubles. But soon she found herself falling helplessly in love with the heir to Rochefort--even while she hated him for his callous treatment of his lovely, charming wife. Torn between love and conscience, Jacqueline tried to leave the chateau. Only then did she learn that, once involved in Rochefort's secrets, there was no chance of escape.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
by Washington IrvingThe Legend of Sleepy Hollow, along with its companion piece, Rip Van Winkle is one of the best-known short stories to have come from America—though written while Irving was living abroad in England. Best enjoyed at Hallowe'en! The story is set in 1790 in the countryside around the Dutch settlement of Tarry Town (historical Tarrytown, New York), in a secluded glen called Sleepy Hollow. Sleepy Hollow is renowned for its ghosts and the haunting atmosphere that pervades the imaginations of its inhabitants and visitors. Some residents say this town was bewitched during the early days of the Dutch settlement. Other residents say an old Native American chief, the wizard of his tribe, held his powwows here before the country was discovered by Master Hendrick Hudson. The most infamous spectre in the Hollow is the Headless Horseman, said to be the ghost of a Hessian trooper that had his head shot off by a stray cannonball during "some nameless battle" of the American Revolutionary War, and who "rides forth to the scene of battle in nightly quest of his head".
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
by Washington IrvingThe Legend of Sleepy Hollow, along with its companion piece, Rip Van Winkle is one of the best-known short stories to have come from America—though written while Irving was living abroad in England. Best enjoyed at Hallowe'en! The story is set in 1790 in the countryside around the Dutch settlement of Tarry Town (historical Tarrytown, New York), in a secluded glen called Sleepy Hollow. Sleepy Hollow is renowned for its ghosts and the haunting atmosphere that pervades the imaginations of its inhabitants and visitors. Some residents say this town was bewitched during the early days of the Dutch settlement. Other residents say an old Native American chief, the wizard of his tribe, held his powwows here before the country was discovered by Master Hendrick Hudson. The most infamous spectre in the Hollow is the Headless Horseman, said to be the ghost of a Hessian trooper that had his head shot off by a stray cannonball during "some nameless battle" of the American Revolutionary War, and who "rides forth to the scene of battle in nightly quest of his head".
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: From The Listless Repose Of The Place, And The Peculiar Character Of Its Inhabitants, Who Are Descendants From The Original Dutch Settlers, This Sequestered Glen Has Long Been Known By Name Of Sleepy Hollow
by Washington IrvingThe original American ghost story North of New York City lies Sleepy Hollow, a secluded glen rumored to be the home of countless phantoms and specters. Chief among them is the Headless Horseman, the ghost of a Hessian soldier whose head was removed by a stray cannonball in the Revolutionary War. He rides across the glen each night and disappears in a flash of fire and brimstone at the bridge near the Old Dutch Burial Ground. Ichabod Crane, a superstitious schoolteacher who recently arrived from Connecticut, wants to marry Katrina Van Tassel, the only child of a wealthy farmer. The locals spook him with story after story about the ghosts of Sleepy Hollow. Late one night, he spies a menacing figure at a crossroads. Worse yet, the man&’s head appears to be on his saddle. Crane has only one chance to survive—he has to make it to the bridge before it&’s too late. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: The Junior Novel
by Jane MasonIrving's classic tale of Ichabod Crane and his fateful encounter with the Headless Horseman in Sleepy Hollow is adapted in this age-appropriate volume that makes an ideal introduction to early American literature.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (Little Golden Book)
by Cara StevensThe exciting tale of Disney&’s Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman is retold in the classic Little Golden Book format! Perfect for Halloween or anytime, this spooky story will thrill young readers ages 2 to 5 as well as Disney and Little Golden Book fans of all ages.Experience the story of the Headless Horseman from Disney&’s classic film The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad again and again with this Little Golden Book! After moving to the small village of Sleepy Hollow, superstitious schoolmaster Ichabod Crane hears the tall tale of The Headless Horseman, a ghost haunting the nearby woods. But is this just a story?
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories (World Classics Ser.)
by Washington IrvingOriginally published under a pseudonym as The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent., The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories stands as Washington Irving’s best known literary collection, starring staple characters in American fiction: Ichabod Crane, the Headless Horseman, and Rip Van Winkle. Experience Gothic horror at its best, written by the “Father of the American short story,” in these classic larger-than-life tales sure to chill the faint of heart and thrill the brave-hearted. Penguin Random House Canada is proud to bring you classic works of literature in e-book form, with the highest quality production values. Find more today and rediscover books you never knew you loved.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories (Dover Thrift Editions: Short Stories Ser.)
by Washington IrvingWashington Irving’s short stories have captured the imaginations of generations since they were originally published in the early nineteenth century. His timeless characters like Ichabod Crane, the Headless Horseman, and Rip Van Winkle, are among the earliest of truly American literary figures. Complete and unabridged, this elegantly designed edition features a new introduction. The Knickerbocker Classics bring together the works of classic authors from around the world in stunning gift editions to be collected and enjoyed. Complete and unabridged, these elegantly designed cloth-bound hardcovers feature a slipcase and ribbon marker, as well as a comprehensive introduction providing the reader with enlightening information on the author's life and works.