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Monstrous Nights
by Genoveva DimovaDive into the breakneck conclusion to the Slavic folklore-inspired Witch's Compendium of Monsters duology, which began with Foul DaysFoul Days featured in Book Riot | Apple Books | Screen Rant | Paste Magazine | Parade | Polygon | io9 | Nerd Daily | Yahoo Entertainment | Reactor | Winter is ComingWith her magic reclaimed and her role in the community of Chernograd restored, Kosara's life should finally be back to normal - but, of course, things can't possibly be that simple.She is now in possession of twelve witch's shadows. Holding them may grant her unprecedented power, but that doesn't mean they're always willing to do her bidding.Across the wall in Belograd, Asen chases his only lead on the latest witch murder case. He follows the trail of smuggling kingpin Konstantin Karaivanov to an underground monster auction - which leads him right back to Chernograd.There, sinister events follow one after another: snow falls in midsummer, a witch with two shadows is found dead, and monsters that should only appear during the Foul Days are sighted. The barrier between worlds thins . . . and Kosara is certain it's her fault - and her job to fix.
Monstrous Nights (The Witch's Compendium of Monsters #2)
by Genoveva Dimova“Perfect for fans of Terry Pratchett and Delilah S. Dawson.”—Library Journal, starred reviewDive into the breakneck conclusion to the Slavic folklore-inspired Witch's Compendium of Monsters duology, which began with Foul DaysFoul Days featured in Book Riot | Apple Books | Screen Rant | Paste Magazine | Parade | Polygon | io9 | Nerd Daily | Yahoo Entertainment | Reactor | Winter is ComingWith her magic reclaimed and her role in the community of Chernograd restored, Kosara’s life should finally be back to normal—but, of course, things can’t possibly be that simple.She is now in possession of twelve witch’s shadows. Holding them may grant her unprecedented power, but that doesn’t mean they’re always willing to do her bidding.Across the wall in Belograd, Asen chases his only lead on the latest witch murder case. He follows the trail of smuggling kingpin Konstantin Karaivanov to an underground monster auction—which leads him right back to Chernograd.There, sinister events follow one after another: snow falls in midsummer, a witch with two shadows is found dead, and monsters that should only appear during the Foul Days are sighted. The barrier between worlds thins... and Kosara is certain it's her fault—and her job to fix.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Monstrous Progeny: A History of the Frankenstein Narratives
by Lester D. Friedman Allison B. KaveyMary Shelley's 1818 novel Frankenstein is its own type of monster mythos that will not die, a corpus whose parts keep getting harvested to animate new artistic creations. What makes this tale so adaptable and so resilient that, nearly 200 years later, it remains vitally relevant in a culture radically different from the one that spawned its birth? Monstrous Progeny takes readers on a fascinating exploration of the Frankenstein family tree, tracing the literary and intellectual roots of Shelley's novel from the sixteenth century and analyzing the evolution of the book's figures and themes into modern productions that range from children's cartoons to pornography. Along the way, media scholar Lester D. Friedman and historian Allison B. Kavey examine the adaptation and evolution of Victor Frankenstein and his monster across different genres and in different eras. In doing so, they demonstrate how Shelley's tale and its characters continue to provide crucial reference points for current debates about bioethics, artificial intelligence, cyborg lifeforms, and the limits of scientific progress. Blending an extensive historical overview with a detailed analysis of key texts, the authors reveal how the Frankenstein legacy arose from a series of fluid intellectual contexts and continues to pulsate through an extraordinary body of media products. Both thought-provoking and entertaining, Monstrous Progeny offers a lively look at an undying and significant cultural phenomenon.
Monstrous Regiment: A Novel Of Discworld (Discworld #31)
by Terry Pratchett“Wickedly satirical . . . nothing short of brilliant.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)New York Times bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett explores the inanity of war, sexual politics, and why the best man for the job is often a woman in this acerbically funny and poignant Discworld novel.In the small country of Borogravia, there are strict rules citizens must follow. Women belong in the kitchen—not in offices, pubs, nor pants. And certainly not on the front lines when war comes to Discworld.Polly Perks took over running her family’s humble inn when her brother, Paul, marched off to war. But it’s been more than two months since his last letter home, and the news from the front is bad. To find her missing brother, the resourceful Polly cuts off her hair and joins the army as a young man named Oliver.As Polly closely guards her secret, she notices that her fellow recruits seem to be guarding secrets of their own. And before they’ve learned to properly march, Polly and her fellow raw recruits find themselves in the thick of a losing battle. All they have on their side is the most artful sergeant in the army and a vampire with a lust for coffee.No matter, it’s time to make a stand. . . .The Discworld novels can be read in any order but Monstrous Regiment is a standalone.
Monstrous Stories #3: Frogosaurus vs. the Bog Monster (Monstrous Stories #3)
by Dr RoachFunny, lighthearted monster stories that are perfect for young readers, brought to us by the esteemed Dr. Roach. Twins Sammy and Tammy love the quiet Boggy Marshes near their home. They're full of strange creatures and creepy plants. But a local business tycoon named Maximus Sneer has a plan to drain the marshes dry and cover them with houses, stores, and parking lots. When the twins hear about it, they quickly get to work protesting Sneer's scheme. But little does anyone know that two very big problems are growing in the marshes. All the pumping and draining awakens a pair of giant monsters who are both out for one thing. Revenge!
Monstrous Stories #4: The Day the Mice Stood Still (Monstrous Stories #4)
by Dr RoachFunny, light-hearted monster stories that are perfect for young readers, brought to us by the esteemed Dr. Roach. Jilly can't believe what she's seeing when she wakes up one seemingly normal morning. All the mice in her small town of Buffalo Bottom have gone strangely still. What could make a town full of rodents suddenly freeze up? Things only get weirder, though, when the town is suddenly visited by a flying saucer--full of talking cats! These friendly felines say they come in peace, to help rid Buffalo Bottom of its mouse problem. But when the town's cows start disappearing mysteriously, Jilly suspects the visitors may be up to no good. Now she just has to prove it.
Monstruolandia (Serie Superfieras #Volumen 4)
by Joaquín Londáiz Montiel EscletxaJoaquín Londáiz presenta una nueva colección de primeras lecturas dirigida a los más pequeños. Con ilustraciones a color. Esta colección está protagonizada por cinco animales de circo que, tras la colisión de un meteorito cerca del lugar donde están acampados, descubren que tienen superpoderes. Poderes que utilizarán para salvar al mundo de los malvados planes de los villanos que se van encontrando durante su gira circense. Mitch, el león, es el líder del grupo y adquiere una fuerza colosal. Shalma es una cocodrilo muy curiosa y descubre que puede hacerse invisible. Blink es una guepardo muy presumida y su poder es la supervelocidad. Vasyl, el elefante, puede mover objetos con la mente. Hip y Hop son dos hermanos chimpancés que tienen una superelasticidad fuera de serie.
Monstruolandia (Superfieras #4)
by Joaquín Londáiz Montiel Escletxa EscletxaEsta colección está protagonizada por cinco animales de circo que, tras la colisión de un meteorito cerca del lugar dondeestán acampados, descubren que tienen superpoderes. Poderes que utilizarán para salvar al mundo de los malvados planesde los villanos que se van encontrando durante su gira circense.Mitch, el león, es el líder del grupo y adquiere una fuerza colosal. Shalma es una cocodrilo muy curiosa y descubre que puede hacerse invisible. Blink es una guepardo muy presumida y su poder es la supervelocidad. Vasyl, el elefante, puede mover objetos con la mente. Hip y Hop son dos hermanos chimpancés que tienen una superelasticidad fuera de serie.
Monstruos del mundo
by Georgia CostaUn delicioso muestrario de monstruos, animales de leyenda y seres extraños. Un recorrido fantástico por las mitologías del mundo entero que fascinará a los lectores curiosos. #MonstruosDelMundo Si has llegado hasta este libro es porqué eres consciente de que no estás solo. Sabes que habitas en un mundo lleno de criaturas misteriosas, que respiran a nuestro lado desde que el mundo es mundo. Este es un muestrario de los monstruos conocidos, un catálogo de animales de leyenda, una pequeña biblia de la mitología de seres extraños que han poblado la tierra desde tiempos ancestrales. Este es el lugar donde se unen fantasía y mitología. En estas páginas aprenderás sobre ellos. Pero no te confíes, sé prudente. Allá fuera, en los márgenes de los mapas, habitan dragones.
Monstruos y fantasmas de acá nomás
by Ana María ShuaAna María Shua crea historias escalofriantes que reversionan leyendas populares de nuestra cultura. ¿Existe el Cuero de la laguna? ¿Y el basilisco, el lobizón o la pericana? ¿Y la luz mala o la Llorona? Por supuesto que existen, como existe todo lo que crea nuestra imaginación. Es así: cada pueblo tiene sus creencias y no hay ninguno que no haya inventado sus propios monstruos. Algunos son tan espantosos que casi no se los puede mirar. ¡Otros son tan fascinantes que no podemos quitarles los ojos de encima! En el campo y en la ciudad, en la oscuridad de la noche y a plena luz del día, nuestros monstruos y fantasmas reaparecen para recordarnos que la realidad es mucho más que lo que se ve a simple vista.
Montana Beginnings (Home on the Ranch)
by Ann RothThe biggest risk…A Rancher’s HonorDay-care owner Lana Carpenter’s goal of adopting a baby is closer than ever. There’s no room in her life for a casual fling with sexy cowboy Sly Pettit. Besides, falling for the guarded rancher can only end in heartbreak. Unless Sly can trust her with the secrets that keep him from opening up his heart…A Rancher’s RedemptionAlthough rancher Nick Kelly knows he’s to blame for his string of failed relationships, restauranteur Dani Pettit is the only woman he ever trusted. Nick doesn’t want to be just another guy who lets her down, but his new feelings for Dani are too strong to resist. Do they dare risk their lifelong friendship for a once-in-a-lifetime love?
Montana Christmas (Made in Montana)
by Jackie MerrittMAN OF THE MONTHMR. DECEMBERMistletoe Hunk: Montana man Shep Wilde, who's finally come home.Christmas wish: Sexy Andrea Dillon-all wrapped up and ready under the tree!Can wishes really come true?: He won't take no for an answer!It was one red-hot holiday! Shep and Andrea were strangers, yet a holiday celebration with champagne turned into a night of wild abandon. Shep was crazy about Andrea, but after their lovemaking, she wanted nothing to do with him! Well, it was up to Shep to convince the reluctant lady that he was her man-not just for December, but every month of the year!MAN OF THE MONTH: He's born and raised in Big Sky Country...and heading for a Montana wedding!
Montana Christmas Secrets: Montana Christmas Secrets (Home on the Ranch)
by Karen Rose Smith Patricia JohnsHearts under wrapsThe Maverick’s Holiday Surprise by Karen Rose SmithCowboy Hudson Jones will do anything for family. So when his brother asks him to oversee a day-care center, he agrees. Thankfully Bella Stockton is there to help out. The capable day-care manager intrigues Hudson, but she’s keeping him at arm’s length. When he finds out the truth about Bella, will it still be a holiday to remember?The Cowboy’s Christmas Bride by Patricia JohnsEver since Andy Granger sold his piece of the family ranch to developers, the community can’t forgive him. He’s only back to run a cattle drive for his brother. Now the developers have cut off water to Dakota Mason’s neighboring ranch, and Dakota joins the ride to help pay the bills. Dakota has every reason to hate him, but Andy may surprise everyone…including himself.
Montana Instant Family
by Teresa Carpenter Charlotte MaclayTogether for the twinsMontana Twins by Charlotte Maclay Sheriff Eric Oakes didn't know the first thing about babies, and now he had to prove himself worthy of raising his twin nieces. Laura Cavendish had to make sure he'd be a suitable dad, and that meant finding this bachelor a wife. Her love for the little girls was so great that she agreed to take on the role. Would Eric and Laura learn that sometimes love comes after marriage?Baby Twins: Parents Needed by Teresa Carpenter Rachel Adams's independent life is turned upside down when she's named guardian to two orphaned twins, but in no time they steal her heart. When gorgeous co-guardian Ford Sullivan turns up, he starts to take charge. Rachel realizes it's best for the babies if she and Ford work together. But being this close to Ford makes Rachel wonder whether stand-in mom and dad could become forever bride and groom… Previously published as Montana Twins and Baby Twins: Parents Needed
Montana Legacy: A Western, hidden identity romance
by Katie FreyFamily secrets—and irresistible attraction—could cost this cowboy everything in Katie Frey&’s sizzling Harlequin Desire debut!With his ranching legacy at stake,falling for his new hire is forbidden… Now that Nick Hartmann is the guardian of his orphaned niece, he needs to hire a tutor, fast, and Rose Kelly is the answer. But only if the Montana rancher can resist his overpowering desire for her. No less than control of his family&’s land and legacy hangs in the balance. But his stunning new hire may not be who she seems. Will divided family loyalties, a fierce estate battle and Rose&’s shocking secret cost Nick everything—including his heart?From Harlequin Desire: A luxurious world of bold encounters and sizzling chemistry.
Montana Love Letter
by Charlotte CarterA fresh start for her troubled daughter-that's what widow Janelle Townsend wants to find in Bear Lake, Montana. The five-year-old girl hasn't spoken a word in months. But when the family of two meets widower Adam Hunter and his kind daughter, Janelle's child begins to blossom. Still, the handsome auto mechanic keeps Janelle at arm's length. He seems to be hiding something painful-something he can't bear to share. Perhaps their two sweet children can help Janelle show him that opening the heart to love is life's greatest joy.
Montana Mail-Order Bride
by Janet TronstadCan a marriage in name only give her the new life she needs? There&’s no future in Chicago for Eleanor Fitzpatrick and her sister—but out West, she can have a fresh start as a sheriff&’s mail-order match. She&’ll be a good mother to Matt Baynes&’s orphaned niece and nephew…but will she be a good wife? She&’s never known an honorable man, and trusting Matt is a daily struggle. Yet as the children bond—and begin matchmaking—her resolve is tested. Can this kind, brave man teach her to trust her heart and his love?New York Times bestselling author Janet Tronstad
Montana Mail-Order Wife (Identity Swap)
by Charlotte DouglasMarrying a stranger!Rancher Wade Garrett's mailorder bride showed up with a boulder-sized bump on her forehead, an unrecognizable ID and a case of amnesia. Rachel O'Riley didn't know who she was-or that she'd agreed to a marriage in name only! But much to Wade's delight she didn't want a pretend marriage. Rachel wanted Wade to be a real husband to her, and he fell for his beautiful bride-to-be like a ton of bricks. And just when he knew waiting for their wedding night was going to be impossible, he uncovered a secret that changed everything....The woman in his arms wasn't Rachel O'Riley.IDENTITY SWAP: Two women's lives have become hopelessly entangled-and only love will set them free!
Montana Mustangs: Book 2 of the Nymph Series
by Danica WintersA nymph: a woman with the ability to seduce at will, shift to protect, but cursed with the fate to have the man she falls in love with die a tragic death. As one of these ill-fated nymphs, Aura Montgarten has spent her lifetime drifting from one place to another hiding from love. Until she meets Dane.When a body washes up on the shore of a rural Montana lake, police officer Dane Burke is faced with the task of finding the killer - even if it means he will be forced to put his life and heart at risk by working with a drifter. As the truth of Aura’s Mustang-shifting nymph ways are revealed, Dane learns exactly the amount of danger he and Aura are in, but can’t force himself to leave a case unsolved when the truth is just outside his grasp.When the killer decides he needs to take another victim - Dane - Aura must choose between their forbidden love and her immortal life. Can there be life without love or is death her only choice?Sensuality Level: Sensual
Montana Reunion: A Clean Romance
by Jen GilroyAn unexpected reunionSparks familiar feelings!Beth Flanagan became a mother when she took in her best friend&’s daughter. Spending the summer at the Montana camp where she and her friend had made such wonderful memories was meant to create a much-needed bond. But Beth didn't anticipate Zach Carter, the boy who&’d stolen her heart, to be in charge. Nor did she anticipate how quickly their feelings would reignite—though Beth vows to not fall for him again!From Harlequin Heartwarming: Wholesome stories of love, compassion and belonging.
Montana Twins
by Charlotte MaclayFrom Bachelor Sheriff To Daddy Of Two? What A Day!Sheriff Eric Oakes didn't know the first thing about babies, and now he had to prove himself worthy of raising his twin nieces. Taking care of those little girls was one thing, but taking on the woman who controlled their fate was another thing entirely!Laura Cavendish had promised she'd find the twins' uncle, but she hadn't expected to find him so...irresistible. She had to make sure he'd be a suitable dad, and that meant finding this bachelor a wife. Her love for the little girls was so great that she agreed to take on the role. Would Eric and Laura learn that sometimes love comes after marriage?
Montana Unbranded (Home on the Ranch)
by Nadia NicholsBig-city cop rides the Wild West…Tracking down another criminal is not how DEA special agent Joe Ferguson expected to spend his enforced vacation while recovering from an injury. But someone is harming the wild horses of Montana, and attorney Dani Jardine is desperate to stop the culprit. Joe admires Dani’s passion for the beautiful, free-spirited mustangs, so he steps up to help her.While working together, Joe and Dani become closer, and their attraction grows stronger—until danger from his past threatens people they both love. Joe believes the sooner he returns to Providence, Rhode Island, the better. Because some things are meant to stay free…
Montana Wife
by Jillian HartMAN AND WIFE—FACING THE RIGORS OF HIGH COUNTRY RANCHINGThat was the simple, solid ideal that Daniel Lindsay willingly offered Rayna Ludgrin. But she'd lived a grand passion, he knew, and he could promise only a quiet, steady brand of love…! Her soul raw with a new widow's grief, Rayna Ludgrin vowed she'd never feel love again. Still, life under the wide Montana sky was hard for a woman alone—and she pledged herself to Daniel Lindsay out of a desperate need to save her sons and her ranch. But though she?d taken him into her home as husband, could she ever welcome him into her heart?
Montana Wrangler
by Charlotte CarterBig Sky vs. Big CityWith a high-flying career in the big city, Paige Barclay rarely finds her way back to the homestead in Bear Lake, Montana. But then a terrible accident leaves Paige in charge of her orphaned nephew. She's prepared to take Bryan back to Seattle, far from the home he loves. Wrangler Jay Red Elk loves Bryan like a son and knows the boy belongs in Montana. He won't let Bryan go without a fight. But as Paige grows closer to the handsome, determined cowboy, she begins to wonder whether she, too, belongs here-in Bear Lake by Jay's side.
Montaro Caine: A Novel
by Sidney PoitierA baby is born with a coin in her hand. An orphan crafts a mysterious wooden object. The CEO of a large corporation finds himself under extraordinary pressure at work and at home. And on a remote hilltop on a Caribbean island, a medicine man seems to understand the meaning of all these events and to hold the key to the future. Montaro Caine, CEO of the Fitzer Corporation, is losing control of the company he built just as his teenage daughter is experiencing her own difficulties. At this moment of crisis, a man and woman appear at his office with a coin of unknown provenance, composed of a metal unknown on Earth. Montaro immediately recognizes it as the companion of a coin he analyzed as a graduate student working in a lab at MIT, which was later returned to its unidentified owner. The coin's appearance draws the attention of scientists, collectors, financiers, and thieves, all of whom vie to get their hands on it, and Montaro himself hopes that the discovery of the coin will save his company. But the value of the coin lies not in its monetary worth but in its hold on the people who come into contact with it. These include the young woman who is not aware of the object that was found in her hand at birth; an old man who, as a boy, crafted a wooden compact as a gift for a young Montaro Caine; and the elusive healer Matthew Perch, who, from his hut on a small Caribbean island, knows precisely why these people have been brought together and what wisdom the coin imparts. In his first novel, the beloved actor and director Sidney Poitier takes us on a wild and unexpected adventure--from New York to Europe to the Caribbean and beyond. The novel offers Poitier's heartfelt message about the potential each of us has within ourselves, and about being open to the possibility that there are mysteries in the universe, and here on Earth, far greater than we can imagine. An enthralling journey into the magic of existence, Montaro Caine is a radiant debut from an American legend.Praise for Montaro Caine "[A] captivating blend of corporate intrigue and science fiction . . . a thought-provoking tale of caution and hope that is as elegant and riveting as the legendary actor and director himself."--Booklist "Surprisingly intricate . . . sure to please his many fans."--Publishers Weekly"Elegantly written and keenly observed . . . a Little Prince for grown-ups."--Kirkus ReviewsFrom the Hardcover edition.