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Plots and Misadventures: A Second Collection Of Short Stories
by Stephen GallagherDrawn from together from publication in such outlets as Weird Tales, Night Visions and The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, Plots and Misadventures is the second collection of short stories from the award-winning author of Valley of Lights, Chimera, and The Kingdom of Bones. Includes Doctor Hood, the novella that inspired the TV series Eleventh Hour, and World Fantasy Award nominee Little Dead Girl Singing. Contents: Little Dead Girl Singing The Back of his Hand Restraint The Plot Doctor Hood Jailbird for Jesus Hunter, Killer My Repeater The Wishing Ball Like Clockwork The Blackwood Oak Endpiece: Nine Horrors and a Dream
Plots and Misadventures: A Second Collection Of Short Stories
by Stephen GallagherDrawn from together from publication in such outlets as Weird Tales, Night Visions and The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction, Plots and Misadventures is the second collection of short stories from the award-winning author of Valley of Lights, Chimera, and The Kingdom of Bones. Includes Doctor Hood, the novella that inspired the TV series Eleventh Hour, and World Fantasy Award nominee Little Dead Girl Singing. Contents: Little Dead Girl Singing The Back of his Hand Restraint The Plot Doctor Hood Jailbird for Jesus Hunter, Killer My Repeater The Wishing Ball Like Clockwork The Blackwood Oak Endpiece: Nine Horrors and a Dream
Plunder of Gor (Gorean Saga #34)
by John NormanExplore the counterearth of Gor—where men enslave women and science fiction and fantasy combine—in the latest installment of the long-running Gorean Saga. A mysterious package lies unclaimed somewhere in the great port of Brundisium, and it is rumored that its contents could determine the fate of a world. Whether or not that is true, one thing is certain: Men and beasts will kill to claim it. Meanwhile, a young woman, now merchandise, has been brought to the slave markets of Gor after displeasing a stranger in her secretarial job back on Earth. Unbeknownst to her, she holds the key to finding the elusive package—and changing the course of history forever. Inspired by works like Edgar Rice Burroughs&’s John Carter of Mars novels and Robert E. Howard&’s Almuric, this adventure series—alternatively referred to by several names including the Chronicles of Counter-Earth or the Saga of Tarl Cabot—has earned a devoted following for its richly detailed world building, erotic themes, and mash-up of science fiction, fantasy, history, and philosophy. Plunder of Gor is the 34th book in the Gorean Saga, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Pocket Full Of Teeth
by Aimee HardyThe police have some questions for Eddy Sparrow. Questions about a body found at the bottom of a well. As she answers the officer' s questions, she mentions a mysterious manuscript hidden in her recently deceased mother's desk drawer. The manuscript is about a young girl named Cat who returns home after her own mother' s death to find her house haunted. As Eddy reads Cat' s story, her own secrets emerge, and she begins to experience strange phenomena: wet footprints, phantom phone calls, and nightmares. But a book couldn' t be haunted. At least that' s what Eddy tells herself. As her life slowly unravels, Eddy realizes that her life is inextricably connected to Cat' s story, but can she save Cat and come to terms with the secrets haunting her or will they consume her until there is nothing left?
Poe Knows: A Miscellany of Macabre Musings (Literary Wit and Wisdom)
by Edgar Allan PoeAn illustrated wit-and-wisdom-style packaging of quotes and excerpts from the fiction and nonfiction of Edgar Allan Poe, organized by theme and presented in a lighter-than-Poe context. This book will collect several hundred quotes and aphorisms from Poe&’s poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. Quotes will be organized in thematic chapter groupings, and each chapter will be prefaced with several introductory paragraphs that discuss Poe&’s preoccupation with their subject matter in a lighter vein. Chapter subjects will include such themes as &“Madness,&” &“Dreams,&” &“Revenge,&” &“Mortality,&” and &“Premature Burial.&” Spot illustrations will be distributed through the text.
Poe Must Die
by Marc OldenA half-mad, alcoholic Edgar Allan Poe aims to defeat an occultist&’s terrifying plot in this &“intelligent, suspenseful&” thriller set in 1840s New York (Booklist). It is said that beneath Solomon&’s glorious throne, books that gave the fabled king control over life, death, and demonic power were buried. The throne has been lost for millennia, but now one man seeks to find it and harness its secrets to unleash hell upon the world. Jonathan is the most powerful psychic on earth, and in service of his god, Lucifer, he will tear civilization apart. To combat his dark designs, mankind&’s hopes rest on a troubled author named Edgar Allan Poe. In the shadows of New York City, Poe drowns his talent in rotgut gin, trying to forget the death of his beloved wife. A bare-knuckle fighter named Pierce James Figg arrives with a letter of introduction from Charles Dickens, begging for Poe&’s help chasing down the power-mad devil worshiper. Now, writer and fighter must stand together to save humanity from a darkness beyond even Poe&’s tortured imagination. This fast-paced tale of historical supernatural suspense, which Booklist hailed as &“unfailingly readable and terrifically well-written,&” provides &“one cliffhanging chapter after another&” (Kirkus Reviews).
Poe's Children: The New Horror: An Anthology
by Peter StraubShowcasing the cutting-edge talent of New Wave horror writers, "Poe's Children" brings the best of the genre's stories to a wider audience. Each story has been selected by "New York Times"-bestselling author Straub.
Poet and Dancer
by Ruth Prawer JhabvalaAngel is dark and plain, introverted and submissive, a spontaneous composer of childish verses, wholly consumed by the wild, seductive spell of her cousin Lara - a beautiful, irresponsible creature who expresses herself in free-form dance.What begins as a tender and intimate attachment between two young girls deepens in adulthood into something complex and perilous, as Lara's life spins in increasingly erratic circles while Angel's passionate devotion to her remains undiminished. It is a feverish and impenetrable relationship, of reckless master and willing slave, one forged to shield both Angel and Lara from the harshness of their surroundings, as well as from the far greater terrors of the self. It is a relationship that will end in terror for the young women, and for their families.Set against the vivid, dream-like landscape of of Manhattan in the recent past, Poet and Dancer is an altogether unforgettable novel, written with the subtlety, wry humour and beauty that are the hallmarks of one of the twentieth century's most brilliant novelists and storytellers.
Poet and Dancer
by Ruth Prawer JhabvalaAngel is dark and plain, introverted and submissive, a spontaneous composer of childish verses, wholly consumed by the wild, seductive spell of her cousin Lara - a beautiful, irresponsible creature who expresses herself in free-form dance.What begins as a tender and intimate attachment between two young girls deepens in adulthood into something complex and perilous, as Lara's life spins in increasingly erratic circles while Angel's passionate devotion to her remains undiminished. It is a feverish and impenetrable relationship, of reckless master and willing slave, one forged to shield both Angel and Lara from the harshness of their surroundings, as well as from the far greater terrors of the self. It is a relationship that will end in terror for the young women, and for their families.Set against the vivid, dream-like landscape of of Manhattan in the recent past, Poet and Dancer is an altogether unforgettable novel, written with the subtlety, wry humour and beauty that are the hallmarks of one of the twentieth century's most brilliant novelists and storytellers.
Poinciana
by Phyllis A. WhitneyA millionaire&’s Florida estate becomes a sinister trap for his bride in this classic gothic romance from &“a superb and gifted story teller&” (Mary Higgins Clark). On the Florida coastline stands Poinciana, the Logan family&’s fabulous mansion. Inside its storied walls are the two most prized possessions of patriarch Ross Logan: his invaluable collection of Oriental art and, even more priceless, his new bride, Sharon. When Ross proposed, it seemed Sharon&’s dreams had come true and her tragic past was at last behind her. Now she&’d be safe and find happiness, a family, and a home as the wife of one of America&’s wealthiest and most celebrated oil and banking magnates. But upon her arrival at the sprawling Palm Beach estate, Sharon can&’t ignore the strange undercurrents of hostility emanating from everyone who resides at Poinciana—from Ross&’s principal assistant to his reckless and resentful daughter from a previous marriage to his strange and guarded mother, who has isolated herself in a cottage on the grounds. And when Sharon starts asking questions about the Logan family history, even Ross turns from a dynamic and solicitous husband to a dark and silent menace. As secret after secret is revealed, Sharon begins to doubt her sanity—and safety—in this isolated house of strangers. A New York Times–bestselling author and recipient of the Edgar and Agatha Awards, &“Phyllis Whitney is, and always will be, the Grand Master of her craft&” (Barbara Michaels). This ebook features an illustrated biography of Phyllis A. Whitney including rare images from the author&’s estate.
Points of Departure: Stories
by Pat MurphyThe stories in this groundbreaking collection - including the Nebula Award-winning 'Rachel in Love' - effortlessly cross the boundaries between the real and the imaginary, blending visionary storytelling with uncompromising realism. They reveal the extraordinary range, depth, and insight that imbue all of Murphy's work, confirming her as one of the most gifted authors of short fiction writing today.
Poison
by Molly CochranArthurian legend mixes with modern-day witchcraft in this haunting sequel to Legacy, which Publishers Weekly said "should please the legions of paranormal fans looking for a sophisticated supernatural thriller." After the riveting--and romantic--events of Legacy, Katy has won Peter's heart and is now claiming her place in the magical world. Though half the students at her boarding school come from witching lines, the use of magic is expressly forbidden at Ainsworth, so as to keep the witching world hidden from the blue-blooded preppies, aka Muffies, who also walk the halls. But the Muffies have at least a notion of magic, because Katy catches them staging a made-up ritual--and to her astonishment, the girls collapse at Katy's feet and fall into comas. When Katy is blamed, she becomes desperate to clear her name and finds herself battling all odds to harness her growing magical powers in order to save the Muffies and dispel the Darkness once more.
Poison
by Sarah PinboroughAn enticing contemporary retelling of the classic story of Snow White. While the the handsome prince, the jealous queen, the beautiful girl and of course the poison all appear, Sarah Pinborough's charming and provocative spin on the story will captivate fans of the fairy tale all over again. The first of three brand-new retellings of classic fairy tales by Sarah Pinborough.
Poison In Paradise (The Secret World Of Alex Mack #9)
by Diana G. GallagherPoisoned Waters! When Raymond goes searching for a major scoop for the local newspaper, he and Alex accidentally discover that Paradise Valley Chemical is dumping barrels of toxic waste into a nearby lake. For the Native American reservation that borders the lake, the waste is an ecological time bomb just waiting to go off. But a legal loophole means the reservation can't do anything about it. Something has to be done, though, and soon! And whatever it is will probably require the use of Alex's powers-and the risk of exposure. Alex is stumped. Then a new friend from the reservation gives her an idea....
Poison Ink
by Christopher GoldenSAMMI, TQ, CARYN, Letty, and Katsuko are floaters. None of them fits in with any particular group at Covington High School—except each other. One night, to cement their bond, the girls decide to get matching, unique tattoos. But when Sammi backs out at the last minute, everything changes. Faster than you can say “airbrush,” Sammi is an outcast, and soon, her friends are behaving like total strangers. When they attack Sammi for trying to break up a brawl, Sammi spies something horrible on her friends...
Poison Tongue
by Nash SummersLevi Bell can see a person's soul just by looking into their eyes. In Monroe Poirier's eyes, he sees the devil himself. When Monroe moves back to the small Southern town of Malcome, Levi is repelled by the darkness of the stranger's soul. But Levi is cursed to love things dark and wicked, and he's seduced each time he looks into Monroe's eyes--and drawn to the swamp behind the old Poirier house. As strange occurrences begin to happen when shadows and visions visit him in the night, Levi sees a flicker of something good in Monroe's soul. But the need to submerge himself in the swamp's murky waters grows stronger as Levi's desire for Monroe becomes unbearable. In his struggles to help Monroe save his soul, Levi will have to decide if it's worth losing his own.
Polaris
by H. P. LovecraftH. P. Lovecraft was one of the greatest horror writers of all time. His seminal work appeared in the pages of legendary Weird Tales and has influenced countless writer of the macabre. This is one of those stories.
Polaris
by Michael NorthropA crew of children must pilot a ship across unfamiliar seas while a strange creature lurks belowdecks in this fast-paced survival story from New York Times bestselling author Michael Northrop.Alone at sea, with only the stars to guide them...The proud sailing ship Polaris is on a mission to explore new lands, and its crew is eager to bring their discoveries back home. But when half the landing party fails to return from the Amazon jungle, the tensions lead to a bloody mutiny. The remaining adults abandon ship, leaving behind a cabin boy, a botanist's assistant, and a handful of deckhands -- none of them older than twelve. Troubled by whispers of a strange tropical illness and rumors of a wild beast lurking onshore, the young sailors are desperate to steer the vessel to safety. When one of their own already missing and a strange smell drifting up from below deck, the novice crew begins to suspect that someone -- or something -- else is onboard. Having steeled themselves for the treacherous journey home, they now have more to fear than the raging waters of the Atlantic...
Policarpo y el camino del diablo
by Poli DélanoLa familia de Policarpo, un niño inquieto y divertido, ha decidido pasar la Semana Santa en Peñaflor. Policarpo se siente muy feliz: podrá pescar en el río, estar con su querida prima Sirenita y con su amigo Floridor. Durante ese fin de semana los juegos se repiten, pero nunca imaginaron lo que les esperaba: encontrar una botella con un mapa en su interior que indica el lugar donde se encuentra un tesoro. ¡Un tesoro de verdad! Los niños tendrán que pasar por el temido camino del diablo, conocerán a una señora muy extraña que junta ágatas y hallarán una animita que esconde un gran secreto. Pero, sobre todo, vivirán una aventura increíble.
Poltergeeks
by Sean Cummings15-year-old Julie Richardson is about to learn that being the daughter of a witch isn't all it's cracked up to be. When she and her best friend and uber-geek, Marcus, witness an elderly lady jettisoned out the front door of her home, it's pretty obvious to Julie there's a supernatural connection. The house is occupied by a poltergeist and in order to reclaim it, Julie's going to have to exorcise the spirit. Of course, she'll need her mother's help and what teenager in their right mind wants that? Surely she can do this on her own - right...?But there's a whisper of menace behind increasing levels of poltergeist activity all over town. After a large-scale paranormal assault on Julie's high school, her mother falls victim to Endless Night - a dark spell that rips her mom's soul from her mortal body. Now it's a race against time to find out who is responsible or Julie won't just lose her mother's soul, she'll lose her mother's life.
Poltergeists of Petoskey (Michigan Chillers #3)
by Johnathan Rand"Would you quit trying to scare me? Just go to sleep, will you?" It was my twin brother, Adrian. Here it was, the middle of the night, and he was standing at the door of my bedroom, scolding me for doing something--even though I was half asleep!
Polvo de sueños (Malaz: El Libro de los Caídos #Volumen 9)
by Steven EriksonPolvo de sueños es la novena y penúltima entrega de la saga «Malaz: El Libro de los Caídos», la decalogía originalmente publicada entre 1999 y 2011 que ha convertido al escritor canadiense Steven Erikson en una de las mayores voces de la fantasía épica contemporánea. Desde entonces, esta obra maestra de la imaginación está considerada una de las series más ambiciosas del género de los últimos años. En el continente Letherii, el ejército exiliado malazano, comandado por la consejera Tavore, comienza la marcha hacia los eriales del este para combatir por una causa desconocida contra un enemigo que jamás ha sido visto. El destino que aguarda a los Cazahuesos es por demás incierto. Nada saben del enemigo y la única arma que merece ser empuñada es el coraje. En la guerra todos pierden, y esta certeza se percibe en la mirada de cualquier soldado. El último gran ejército del Imperio de Malaz busca una batalla final en nombre de la redención, pero quedan por responder algunas preguntas finales...
Polybius
by Collin Armstrong&“If you&’re a fan of Stephen King and Stranger Things, then this is the book for you.&” —Richard Chizmar, New York Times bestselling author Stranger Things meets The Walking Dead in this chilling novel based on the terrifying urban legend about a video game created by the government for psychological warfare.October, 1982. Forced to move to the quiet seaside town of Tasker Bay by her mother, the only thing on high schooler Andi&’s mind is saving up enough money to return to her old stomping grounds in Silicon Valley. Her self-taught skills with all things electronic make her a perfect fit for a job at the dingy local arcade where she can tune out from life and bankroll her eventual escape. Pining over the distant and aloof Andi is Ro, the son of Tasker Bay&’s sheriff, who begins spending more time at the arcade. Despite promising herself she wouldn&’t get attached to anyone in town, Andi finds herself opening up to the thoughtful, like-minded Ro. When Polybius—a new bleeding-edge game of unknown origin arrives—the shop is suddenly overwhelmed with players fighting for time on the machine. Seemingly overnight, a virus-like epidemic grips Tasker Bay while a violent coastal storm rolls in, isolating it from the outside world. People begin experiencing fits of anger, paranoia, and hallucinations—no one can be trusted. After a grisly act of violence goes unsolved, the town descends into chaos. Is the arrival of this mysterious game and the disorder in Tasker Bay a coincidence? Convinced the dire situation is somehow linked to Polybius, Andi and Ro desperately search for clues that might stop the spread before they, too, begin experiencing side effects…
Pone buena cara
by Terry M. WestSusie Monroe vive junto a su hermano, Billy, en una casa antigua. Billy es un hombre sombrío que viste muchos rostros. Ninguno de ellos suyo.