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Turned
by Virna DepaulPerfect for fans of J. R. Ward, Nalini Singh, and Lara Adrian, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Virna DePaul's new series of paranormal romances introduces readers to a thrilling world where vampires secretly co-exist with humans, seduction rules the night, and the stakes are nothing less than life and undeath. Welcome to a mesmerizing world where vampires hide among humans. This centuries-old species has its own rules, code of conduct, and taboos. Only the FBI knows that vampires exist--and although the Bureau agrees to keep their secret, it also plots to give humans the upper hand. Turning mortals into vampires is forbidden. But there are creatures who refuse to play by the rules. Ever since he was turned, FBI special agent Ty Duncan has had one mission: bring rogue vampires to justice. As a recruiter for Belladonna, a shadow agency formed to keep vampires in check, Ty must tap Ana Martin, a troubled ex-gang member and one of the few mortals who can infiltrate places that his kind and the law cannot. From their first encounter, Ty fights a hunger to make Ana his own. When Ty claims to have information about Ana's missing sister, Ana has no choice but to trust this captivating stranger who awakens her deepest desires. But as she and Ty climb the heights of pleasure and passion, an enemy is conspiring to destroy them both. Can Ana help Ty find his humanity in a love that could heal them both, or will their passion lead them into a darkness impossible to escape?Advance praise for Turned "If you're looking for a hot, sexy, emotional read, Virna DePaul delivers!"--New York Times and USA Today bestselling author J. Kenner"A captivating start to a fascinating new series with a hero that's to die for."--Bestselling author Rhyannon Byrd "Virna DePaul creates yummy alpha heroes."--New York Times bestselling author Tina Folsom"With Turned, Virna DePaul delivers a sexy and exciting new take on the vampire novel, one that comes complete with a kick-ass heroine and a to-die-for hero. I can't wait for the sequel!"--Tracy Wolff, bestselling author of Ruined"Turned is intense, intricate, and insomnia inducing (plan to stay up way too late!). Virna DePaul puts the awesome in the awesomesauce of paranormal romance."--Joyce Lamb, curator, USA Today's Happy Ever After"The chemistry between the two was great and made for some very sexy scenes."--Fresh Fiction"This book has everything you could want and so, so much more!"--Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews"Turned is an intriguing story with flawed characters who I connected with immediately. Fans of paranormal romance rejoice, here's a compelling new series to sink your teeth into."--Harlequin Junkie"I loved Ana and Ty. . . . The attraction for both is instant."--From the TBR Pile"The world DePaul created is unique, suspenseful, sensual, and leaves a reader begging for book two."--Dark Horse Romance ReviewsFrom the Paperback edition.
Turned (Book 3 in the Blood Lily Chronicles)
by Julie KennerFrom the national bestselling author of Tainted and Torn. Three consecutive months-three explosive novels of The Blood Lily Chronicles. When Lily Carlyle died in an act of vengeance, she came back as an assassin for the light. But when she discovered her masters' true darkness, she decided to choose the right side for once. . . Her own. With her cover as a double agent inside the forces of evil blown, Lily has no choice but to go underground. She takes along a cadre of warriors: humans, angels, demons, and other trusted creatures. Their only hope is to stop the forces who are attempting to use the Ninth gate as a wedge that will unleash the fury of Hell.
Turned Innocence
by Mara LeeIn the dark shadows of night he lives--Alexethre Roistkauff, master of seduction, seeker of lives, herald of blood.For centuries Xethre has lived off of the lifeblood of others. He is a vampire and his existence can only be sustained by human vessels. Time knows no end for the dark horde, and Xethre longs for meaning and peace. But the vampire knows that peace can only be found in blood.But a sudden request by the Vampire Council throws Xethre's orderly routine into havoc. Xethre is to seek out Sheridan Duskul, a nightclub singer, whose angelic beauty brings him low, and convert her. The moment Xethre spots Sheridan at a seedy nightclub he knows ... this is no vampire convert, but an angel, pure and full of grace. It is not wise to defy the will of the Council, but how can he bite the woman who may save his soul?
Turner Classic Movies: 50 Movies That Are Out of This World (Turner Classic Movies)
by Sloan De Forest Roger CormanSpanning nine decades and branded by the most trusted authority on film, Turner Classic Movies: Must-See Sci-Fi showcases 50 of the most shocking, weird, wonderful, and mind-bending movies ever made.From A Trip to the Moon (1902) to Arrival (2016), science fiction cinema has produced a body of classics with a broader range of styles, stories, and subject matter than perhaps any other film genre. They are movies that embed themselves in the depths of the mind, coloring our view of day-to-day reality and probably fueling a few dreams (and nightmares) along the way.In Turner Classic Movies: Must-See Sci-Fi, fifty unforgettable films are profiled, including beloved favorites like The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951) and Fantastic Voyage (1966), groundbreaking shockers like Planet of the Apes (1968) and Alien (1979), and lesser-known landmarks like Things to Come (1936) and Solaris (1972). Illustrated by astounding color and black-and-white images, the book presents the best of this mind-bending genre, detailing through insightful commentary and behind-the-scenes stories why each film remains essential viewing. A perfect gift for any film buff or sci-fi fanatic!
Turner Payne: comme un fauve acharné
by Pascale Vaillancourt Lépine Chantel SeabrookLe lion-garou Turner Payne a consacré sa carrière à pourchasser l'homme responsable de la mort de centaines de métamorphes afin qu'il paie pour ses crimes. Son monde est complètement chamboulé lorsqu'il croise Riley, la fille de son ennemi mortel, et qu'elle devient la victime de la dernière expérience de son père. Riley doit choisir à qui accorder sa confiance, et de son côté Turner doit agir à l'encontre de la loi Thérianne pour la protéger. Mais à quel prix ? Turner Payne : comme un fauve traqué est un roman distinct dont la lecture peut être appréciée même si vous n'avez pas lu les autres tomes de la série des Agents Thérians. Il contient des thèmes matures, des scènes sexuelles torrides et un langage cru.
Turning Book 1: What Curiosity Kills
by Helen EllisNobody can know your secret. Nobody can know your power. But if nobody knows who you are to begin with...what's stopping you? I whisper, "What's so special about me all of a sudden?" Nick says, "The Turning." Mary feels different, but can't explain why. The fainting, the strange cravings...and worse, the things she's noticed about her body. Mary doesn't know where to turn. If she tells her parents or her sister, she'll risk losing everything. She has no other family, no way of knowing if what she's going through is normal. Everyone she's ever known and loved could reject her...
Turning Everything Into Spirit Manuel: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Ye YeYang chong into the door is a waste repair is always not up to the standard but all the time there is a girl to help her pay attention to her even know his repair did not give up did not look down on him in order to this girl s friendship yang chong decided to work hard in the last chance yang chong in the mountains behind the door to the adventure yang chong to achieve the door standards back to the door yang chong proved himself in front of the door see the girl s smile yang chong felt very satisfied then met his sister get their own life experience yang chong began to practice for his parents for that love for the family see how yang chong in the world
Turning On: Essays On The Art Of Science Fiction
by Damon KnightBrilliant invention, a rich sense of humour, an equal facility for describing ideas and technologies - these are the ingredients of Knight's extraordinary talent as an SF writer. This collection of stories takes the reader from the death bed of the last man on earth to the unlikely demise of a vegetable vampire - and proves that Knight was at the top of his form.
Turning Point
by Alfred CoppelAlfred Coppel was a science fiction writer in the middle of the 20th century. He wrote adventurous stories for numerous pulp magazines. Other works by Coppel can be found under his pseudonym Robert Cham Gilman. This is one of those stories.
Turning Point (Sholan Alliance #1)
by Lisanne NormanCut off from Earth by alien conquerors, the human colony on Keiss was slowly building an underground resistance movement to stand against the Valtegan invaders. But for many of the colonists, it was already too late. Her twin sister Elise captured by Valtegan soldiers, Carrie telepathically and empathically linked with Elise, experienced all the pain and terror that her sister was suffering. Only her twin's death freed Carrie from torment, though it also left her completely alone in her own mind for the first time in her life. But this mental void was unexpectedly filled with Kusac, a felinoid crewman of a crashed starship, touched her thoughts. Drawn to him by their shared Talent, Carrie hid the injured Kusac from the Valtegans and in so doing found a friend and an invaluable ally. Yet though trust and udnerstanding between Carrie and Kusac was soon unshkable, it would prove far more difficult to convince each of their races that their only hope of overthrowing the Voltegans was to band together against the common foe. And even such an alliance offered no guarantee of success, for no one on any of the settled worlds had yet found a way to defeat this warrior race ready to lay waste to any civilization they could not conquer.
Turning Point (Sholan Alliance Book #1)
by Lisanne NormanTurning Point is a 267 page science fiction novel Written by Lisanne Norman and first published in 1993. It is the first book in a series by Norman entitled The Sholan Alliance; this extensive series features the evolution of a relationship between cat-like aliens and humans that eventually leads to the emergence of a new species with higher psychic powers. These are the titles of the subsequent novels in the series in order: Fortune's Wheel, Fire Margins, Razor's Edge, Dark Nadir, Stronghold Rising, and Between darkness and light. The summary of Turning Point by DAW Books reads as follows: CUT OFF FROM EARTH by alien conquerors, the human colony on Keiss was slowly building an underground resistance in a move to take a stand against the Valtegan invaders. But for some of the colonists, it was already too late. When her twin sister Elise was captured by Valtegan soldiers, Carrie, telepathically and empathically linked to her, experienced all the pain and terror that her sister was suffering. Only her twin's death freed Carrie from torment, though it also left her completely alone in her own mind for the first time in her life. But this mental void was unexpectedly filled when Kusac, a felinoid crewman of a crashed starship, touched her thoughts. Drawn to him by their shared Talent, Carrie hid the injured Kusac from the Valtegans, and in so doing found a friend and an invaluable ally. Yet though the trust and understanding between Carrie and Kusac was soon unshakable, it would prove far more difficult to convince each of their races that their only hope of overthrowing the Valtegans was to band together against the common foe. And even such an alliance Offered no guarantee of success, for no one on any of the settled worlds had yet found a way to defeat this warrior race ready to lay waste to any civilization they could not conquer.
Turning Points (Thieves' World®)
by Lynn AbbeyDark divinations spell trouble for a lawless city in this shared-world fantasy anthology edited by the New York Times–bestselling author of Sanctuary. &“Amusingly &‘low&’ fantasy adventure, varied enough to appeal to those who have had their fill of Tolkien and want funnier, nastier stuff.&” —Kirkus Reviews Surviving is a full-time occupation for the citizens of Sanctuary. A city shaped by magic, evil, and political intrigue, she has weathered natural disasters and man-made calamities for ages. The great priest, Molin Torchholder preserved her history and secrets. All his knowledge has since passed along to Cauvin, a stonemason who is now a reluctant advisor to Sanctuary&’s current master, the Irrune chieftain Arizak. Beckoned to the palace, Cauvin hears a troubling prophecy. The shadows are coming, bringing with them sorcery, the likes of which the city hasn&’t seen in decades. Sanctuary has reached a turning point. With new dangers on the way and a dead man haunting his thoughts, Cauvin must find a way to ensure his home&’s continued survival . . . Welcome back to Sanctuary and prepare to meet an eccentric cast of characters like Halott the Necromancer, Latilla the daughter of the legendary artist Lalo the Limmer, Dysan the short and scrappy thief, and Jake the Rat! The shared-world anthology returns with stories by Raymond E. Feist, Dennis L. McKiernan, Mickey Zucker Reichert, Diana Paxson, Jody Lynn Nye, Lynn Abbey, and many more.&“Shapechangers, wizards, cutpurses, and assassins share the spotlight in stories by Lynn Abbey, Raymond Feist, Andrew Offut, and others. Fans of the original &‘Thieves&’ World&’ series should enjoy this volume, a sequel to Abbey&’s novel Sanctuary and a harbinger of other volumes to come. A good choice for most fantasy collections.&” —Library Journal
Turning Points: Essays on the Art of Science Fiction
by Damon KnightCulled from the most imaginative and provocative minds of the pas thirty years, these pieces demonstrate the vitality and diversity, the excitement and commitment of the writers who helped make science fiction what it is today.
Turning the Storm
by Naomi KritzerA powerful new voice in fantasy fiction, the acclaimed author of Fires of the Faithful continues her enthralling epic of persecution and war, passion and triumph, and of the brave young woman who must succeed in... Turning the StormShe is called musician, rebel, soldier, legend. After months of leading an uprising against the treacherous religious order of the Fedeli and the ruling Circle of Mages, young Eliana is known throughout the land. Striking from the blighted wastelands, her army of reformers has grown in number--adding liberated slaves to its ranks. Driven by their beliefs in the Old Way, Eliana and the soldiers of the Lupi stand on faith alone.But faith won't save the Lupi from traitors in their midst--or from the magical fires of the mages. Seeing her soldiers reduced to ashes around her, Eliana takes a desperate gamble: she steps down from command. Then, armed with stolen orders to attend one of the musical ensembles within the Imperial enclave, she disguises herself as a boy, takes up her violin, and heads straight into enemy territory. And now the girl-turned-general adds another title to her rank: spy.From the Paperback edition.
Turnover Point
by Alfred CoppelAlfred Coppel was a science fiction writer in the middle of the 20th century. He wrote adventurous stories for numerous pulp magazines. Other works by Coppel can be found under his pseudonym Robert Cham Gilman. This is one of those stories.
Turtle Island Dreaming
by Thompson Sayer CrockettA life-changing debut novel, Turtle Island Dreaming is the inspirational story of a woman's journey across a magical island of self-discovery.
Turtle Recall
by Terry Pratchett Stephen BriggsFor every Pratchett fan, the must-have, fully updated guidebook to Discworld!The Discworld, as everyone knows, is a flat world balanced on the backs of four elephants that, in turn, stand on the shell of the giant star turtle, the Great A'Tuin, as it slowly swims through space.It is also a global publishing phenomenon, with sales of about 85 million books worldwide. The publication of Snuff brought the Discworld canon to thirty-nine books--not including the various guides, maps, diaries, and other side projects. That's a lot of Discworld to keep track of--more than most people can manage with just one head--but fear not: help is at hand!If you're looking for the ultimate authority on probably the most heavily populated--certainly the most hilarious--setting in fantasy literature . . .If you need a handy guide to Discworld locales from Ankh-Morpork to Zemphis . . .If you want help telling Achmed the Mad from Jack Zweiblumen . . . If your life depends on being able to distinguish the Agatean Empire from the Zoons . . .Look no further than Turtle Recall: The Discworld Companion . . . So Far--now fully updated and completely up to Snuff!
Turtle Recall: The Discworld Companion . . . So Far
by Terry Pratchett Stephen BriggsThe Discworld, as everyone knows, is a flat world balanced on the backs of four elephants which, in turn, stand on the shell of the giant star turtle, the Great A'Tuin, as it slowly swims through space.It is also a global publishing phenomenon with sales of over 70 million books worldwide (but who's counting?). The publication of Snuff brought the Discworld canon to 39 books - not including the various guides, mapps, diaries and other side-projects. That's a lot of Discworld to keep track of - more than most people can manage with just the one head - but fear not: help is at hand!If you're looking for the ultimate authority on probably the most heavily populated - certainly the most hilarious - setting in fantasy literature...If you need a handy guide to Discworld locales from Ankh-Morpork to Zemphis...If you want help telling Achmed the Mad from Jack Zweiblumen...If your life depends on being able to distinguish the Agatean Empire from the Zoons......look no further than Turtle Recall - the latest Discworld Companion, fully updated and completely up to Snuff!
Turtle Recall: The Discworld Companion . . . So Far
by Terry Pratchett Stephen BriggsThe Discworld, as everyone knows, is a flat world balanced on the backs of four elephants which, in turn, stand on the shell of the giant star turtle, the Great A'Tuin, as it slowly swims through space.It is also a global publishing phenomenon with sales of over 70 million books worldwide (but who's counting?). The publication of Snuff brought the Discworld canon to 39 books - not including the various guides, mapps, diaries and other side-projects. That's a lot of Discworld to keep track of - more than most people can manage with just the one head - but fear not: help is at hand!If you're looking for the ultimate authority on probably the most heavily populated - certainly the most hilarious - setting in fantasy literature...If you need a handy guide to Discworld locales from Ankh-Morpork to Zemphis...If you want help telling Achmed the Mad from Jack Zweiblumen...If your life depends on being able to distinguish the Agatean Empire from the Zoons......look no further than Turtle Recall - the latest Discworld Companion, fully updated and completely up to Snuff!
Turtle and the Geese: An Indian Graphic Folktale (Discover Graphics: Global Folktales)
by Chitra SoundarIn this Indian folktale, a young turtle shares a shallow lake with unlikely friends—two geese. But when the lake starts drying up, the stubborn turtle must follow his winged friends’ advice, or he’ll be left out to dry. With clever text and easy-to-follow panels, Discover Graphics: Global Folktales are perfect for graphic novel fans new and old.
Turtle and the Geese: An Indian Graphic Folktale (Discover Graphics: Global Folktales)
by Chitra SoundarIn this Indian folktale, a young turtle shares a shallow lake with unlikely friends—two geese. But when the lake starts drying up, the stubborn turtle must follow his winged friends’ advice, or he’ll be left out to dry. With clever text and easy-to-follow panels, Discover Graphics: Global Folktales are perfect for graphic novel fans new and old.
Tusk Love (Critical Role)
by Thea Guanzon Critical RoleA merchant’s daughter who yearns for adventure gets more than she bargained for when she falls for a broodingly handsome stranger in this saucy romantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars. <p> “A true delight of a book! Spicy and heartfelt—this one is a winner all around.&”—Katee Robert, author of Neon Gods. <p> As the daughter of an ambitious merchant, Guinevere’s path has been predetermined: marry into a noble house of the Dwendalian Empire, raise her family’s station, and live quietly as a lordling’s obedient wife. But Guinevere longs for a life unbounded by expectations, for freedom and passion and adventure. <p> Those distant dreams become a sudden reality when her caravan is beset by bandits, leaving her guards slain and Guinevere stranded alone on the dangerous Amber Road. Her only chance of survival is to travel alongside Oskar, the aloof half-orc who saved her during the attack. Unlike Guinevere, Oskar’s path is not so set in stone. With his mother dead and his apprenticeship abandoned, all that’s left is a long, lonely walk to a land he’s never seen to find family he’s never met. The last thing he needs is a spoiled waif like Guinevere slowing him down—even if the spark between them sizzles with promise. Despite his cold exterior, Oskar is brave and thoughtful and unlike anyone Guinevere has ever met. And while Guinevere may be sheltered, she brings out a softness in him that he has never dared to feel before. As the flames of their passion grow, they realize that soon they’ll need to choose between their expected destinations or their blossoming romance. <p> Written by New York Times bestselling author Thea Guanzon at the behest of Critical Role’s Jester Lavorre, Tusk Love brings the most romantic story on Exandrian bookshelves to life. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Tusk the Mighty Mammoth: Tusk the Mighty Mammoth (Beast Quest #17)
by Adam BladeStep into the Dark Realm--home to the most dangerous Beasts yet!Tusk the Mighty Mammoth rules the rotting forests of Gorgonia with razor sharp tusks. She terrorizes the rebels at war with the evil wizard Malvel and is holding Ferno the Fire Dragon captive. Can Tom and Elenna defeat Tusk before Malvel's guards track them down?
Tut, Tut (Time Warp Trio #6)
by Jon Scieszka Lane SmithIf it wasn't hard enough keeping track of each other while time traveling thanks to THE BOOK, now there's a third party - a SISTER - to keep track of. Can the Time Warp Trio get themselves, and all their baggage out of ancient Egypt before any one of them is mumified?
Tut: My Epic Battle to Save the World
by P. J. Hoover"Pleasantly reminiscent of Rick Riordan’s work.”--Publishers WeeklyMeet Tut! He used to rule Egypt. Now he's stuck in middle school. Having defeated his evil uncle and the Cult of Set, who tried to send him to the afterlife, the perpetually fourteen-year-old King Tut is looking forward to a relaxing summer vacation. But then Tut discovers that his brother Gilgamesh has been captured by the Egyptian god Apep, Lord of Chaos. Gil helped to vanquish Apep thousands of years ago, and now Apep is back for vengeance.It’s up to Tut and his friends, Tia and Henry, to find Gil and stop Apep before he succeeds in his scheme to swallow the sun and plunge the world into darkness forever….Tut: My Epic Battle to Save the World will appeal to fans of fast and funny mythological fantasy. Don’t miss Tut’s first epic adventure, Tut: The Story of My Immortal Life.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.