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by Tim HorvathNew Hampshire Literary Award Winner"Profound . . . with more to say on the human condition than most full books. . . . A remarkable collection, with pitch-perfect leaps of imagination." -Minneapolis Star Tribune"Horvath doesn't just tell a story, he gives readers a window into the hearts, minds and souls of his characters." -Concord Monitor"Absolutely splendid . . . I call it elastic realism . . . firmly rooted in a realistic tradition of writing, but the stories are very elastic. They stretch realism into unexpected places, wonderful little niches that I just adore. . . . These are stories that are funny, they're odd . . . I loved this book." -NANCY PEARL, KUOW's The RecordWhat if there were a city that consisted only of restaurants? What if Paul Gauguin had gone to Greenland instead of Tahiti? What if there were a field called Umbrology, the study of shadows, where physicists and shadow puppeteers worked side by side? Full of speculative daring though firmly anchored in the tradition of realism, Tim Horvath's stories explore all of this and more- blending the everyday and the wondrous to contend with age-old themes of loss, identity, imagination, and the search for human connection. Whether making offhand references to Mystery Science Theater, providing a new perspective on Heidegger's philosophy and forays into Nazism, or following the imaginary travels of a library book, Horvath's writing is as entertaining as it is thought provoking.Tim Horvath teaches creative writing at New Hampshire Institute of Art and Boston's Grub Street writing center. He has also worked part-time as a counselor in a psychiatric hospital, primarily with autistic children and adolescents. He lives in New Hampshire with his wife and daughter.
Undertow
by J. M. SnyderDerek Meredith lost his lover of ten years, Tad Archer, in a boating accident. Four months later, anonymous phone calls lead him to a weathered bar on the coast, where he runs into an old friend named Kellen who has, in his own words, found something Derek has lost.Kellen and Derek are both members of a mythical race of sea creatures known as merrows. Friends earlier in life, Kellen had loved Derek from childhood, but a wanderlust filled Derek's heart, leading him to seek life on the shore among humans. Tad was the reason he'd left the ocean behind, and Kellen has never managed to move beyond that rejection.Back in Derek's life again, Kellen offers him an "indecent proposal" -- a night of passion between the merrows for the return of his lover. But complications arise, among them the fact that without his talisman, an item linking his blood with the sea, Derek is unable to return to the ocean and rescue Tad.His talisman was given to his lover on their tenth anniversary as a symbol of his love; in exchange, Tad gave him a gold ring. The metal holds mystical properties for those with merrish blood, and Derek hopes that the power of love that resides in the band might be enough to help him rescue his lover ... without having to succumb to Kellen's sordid desires in the process.
Undertow (Ethan Banning #Volume 1)
by Naomi ClarkPrivate Investigator Ethan Banning is a desperate man. He's desperate to rid himself of the demon possessing him. He's desperate to stop the nightmares and the evil urges that fill him. He's so desperate, he's agreed to quit smoking and drinking in exchange for help. Professor Benedict Walters thinks he can exorcise Ethan with clean living and ancient history, but he won't do it for free. Ethan's got to track down Heather, a missing colleague of Walters in the quaint and creepy seaside town of Beacon's Point. It should be simple...but Heather may not want to be found. Even if P.I. Ethan Banning can crack the case, he's still got to deal with a trainee necromancer, his own fading self-control, and an ancient entity that terrifies Ethan's own demonic denizen. So... yeah. Crack the case? Hell, Ethan Banning may not even survive it.
Undertow: A Novel
by Elizabeth BearA frontier world on the back end of nowhere is the sort of place people go to get lost. And some of those people have secrets worth hiding, secrets that can change the future-assuming there is one. . . . André Deschênes is a hired assassin, but he wants to be so much more. If only he can find a teacher who will forgive his murderous past-and train him to manipulate odds and control probability. It's called the art of conjuring, and it's André's only route to freedom. For the world he lives on is run by the ruthless Charter Trade Company, and his floating city, Novo Haven, is little more than a company town where humans and aliens alike either work for one tyrannical family-or are destroyed by it. But beneath Novo Haven's murky waters, within its tangled bayous, reedy banks, and back alleys, revolution is stirring. And one more death may be all it takes to shift the balance. . . . From the Paperback edition.
Undertow: Undertow Booktwo (The Undertow Trilogy #1)
by Michael BuckleyFirst, we feared them. Then we fought them. Now they might be our only hope. Sixteen-year-old Lyric Walker’s life is forever changed when she witnesses the arrival of 30,000 Alpha, a five-nation race of ocean-dwelling warriors, on her beach in Coney Island. The world’s initial wonder and awe over the Alpha quickly turns ugly and paranoid and violent, and Lyric’s small town transforms into a military zone with humans on one side and Alpha on the other. When Lyric is recruited to help the crown prince, a boy named Fathom, assimilate, she begins to fall for him. But their love is a dangerous one, and there are forces on both sides working to keep them apart. Only, what if the Alpha are not actually the enemy? What if they are in fact humanity’s best chance for survival? Because the real enemy is coming. And it’s more terrifying than anything the world has ever seen. Action, suspense, and romance whirlpool dangerously in this cinematic saga!
Underworld's Daughter (The Chrysomelia Stories #2)
by Molly RingleNew immortals are being created for the first time in thousands of years thanks to the tree of immortality discovered by Persephone and Hades. But Sophie Darrow is not one of them. Nikolaos, the trickster, has given the last ripe immortality fruit to two others, the reincarnations of the gods Dionysos and Hekate: Tabitha and Zoe, currently Sophie's and Adrian's best friends. While the disappointed Sophie struggles to remember Hekate and Dionysos from ancient Greece, she must still face her daily life as a mortal university freshman. Tabitha and Zoe have their own struggles as they come to terms with being newly immortal and their own haunting dreams of past lives and loves. The evil committed by Thanatos invades all of them in heartbreaking memories, and worse still, Sophie and her friends know their enemies are determined to kill again. And even the gods can't save everyone. Molly Ringle's growing list of other successful titles include:The Chrysomelia Stories 1. Persephone's Orchard 2. Underworld's Daughter 3. Immortal's Spring The Goblins of Bellwater All the Better Part of Me Lava Red Feather Blue Sage and King
Underworld: Evolution
by Greg Cox Kevin Grevioux Len Wiseman Danny McbrideThe official novelization of the third installment of the Underworld film series--a prequel to the first two films that explores the origins of the centuries-old blood feud between the ageless, aristocratic vampires known as Death Dealers and their onetime slaves, the Lycans. The film opens in theaters on January 23. Original.
Undiscovered
by Sara Humphreys"Darkly sensual, rich with emotion, a wild unsettling ride."—Christine Feehan, New York Times bestselling authorHe's the man of her dreamsA long time ago, Zander Lorens was cursed to walk the earth stripped of his Dragon Clan powers. Every night, trapped in a recurring nightmare, Zander relives his darkest moment. He can hardly believe it when the dream changes and a beautiful young woman appears. Zander believes she's the key to ending his torment. Finding her in the real world is one thing, but how will he convince her of who-and what-she really is?She's the end to his nightmareRena McHale uses her unique sensitivity as a private investigator, touting herself as a "human divining rod" and finder of the lost. By day she struggles with sensory overload, and by night her sleep is haunted by a fiery dragon shifter. Nothing in her life makes sense, until the man from her dreams shows up at her door with a proposition..."Humphreys' stories get better with each book!" -RT Book Reviews Top Pick for Unclaimed 4½ Stars "Bewitching, haunting and deliciously carnal." -Night Owl Reviews, Top Pick for Unclaimed
Undone
by Elizabeth NorrisRiveting and romantic, Undone: An Unraveling Novella contains three short stories set in the world of Unraveling, the first book in the gripping sci-fi duology by Elizabeth Norris. Before Ben Michaels saved Janelle Tenner's life, Janelle saved Ben when he stumbled through an interuniverse portal into a completely new world. That day, he fell in love with the girl of his dreams. And he never forgot her. Through three stories told from Ben's point of view, learn how Ben and his friends discovered their ability to travel between worlds, how Ben first met Janelle, and how he pined for her for years before he actually got the chance to meet her, save her life, and capture her heart. And find out what happens to Ben between the cliff-hanger conclusion of Elizabeth Norris's Unraveling and the beginning of its heart-stopping sequel, Unbreakable.
Undone
by Sara HumphreysBook 4 of The Amoveo Legend. She's Far From Human...With her secret race of shapeshifteres embroiled in civil war, all Marianna Coltari wants is to stay far from controversy. Even so, when her overprotective brother insists on hiring his human friend Pete as her bodyguard, Marianna is furious.Does She Dare to Love One? Like most retired cops, Pete Castro resents his new job as a bodyguard. It's even worse because he'll be babysitting a party girl like Marianna. But that's before he meets her for the first time and discovers his instincts on red alert. Would he kill to protect her? The Amoveo Legend Series: Unleashed (Book 1, The Amoveo Legend) Untouched (Book 2, The Amoveo Legend) Untamed (Book 3, The Amoveo Legend) Undone (Book 4, The Amoveo Legend) Unclaimed (Book 5, The Amoveo Legend) Undenied (e-Novella)
Undone (Children of the Uprising #3)
by Megan LynchFour young friends band together in a frightening new world in this conclusion to the thrilling dystopian trilogy… The liberation of their homeland depends on Bristol, Samara, Denver, and Jude. Each has a unique role to play—but they all share the same mission. Yet, when the first phase of their plan is botched, the political climate of their new country turns on the little assembly of American refugees and forces them back into the shadows. Now, in a race against the clock, they must come together to save those they love back home and find their place in a new world. Will they be able to find justice for the people and save their homes, their freedom—and their lives?
Undone (Outcast Season #1)
by Rachel CaineOnce she was Cassiel, a Djinn of limitless power. Now, she has been reshaped in human flesh as punishment for defying her master--and living among the Weather Wardens, whose power she must tap into regularly or she will die. And as she copes with the emotions and frailties of her human condition, a malevolent entity threatens her new existence...
Undone Deeds (Connor Grey #6)
by Mark Del FrancoConnor Grey is a druid consultant for the Boston PD on their "strange" cases. So his world is turned upside down when he suddenly finds that he himself has become one. Wrongly accused of a terrorist attack that rocked the city to its core, Connor evades arrest by going underground, where rumors of war are roiling. A final confrontation between the Celtic and Teutonic fey looks inevitable-with Boston as the battlefield...
Undone by the Billionaire Duke: A Spicy Billionaire Boss Romance
by Caitlin CrewsCan she tame the shameless duke?The brazen antics of Hugo, Duke of Grovesmoor, and the string of women to grace his bed are tabloid gold. But Eleanor Andrews, newly hired to care for the duke’s young ward, refuses to see him as anything but her boss. She desperately needs this job. No matter how gorgeous Hugo is, the stakes are simply too high…Well acquainted with lies and betrayal, Hugo is jaded and cynical, unconcerned with dispelling the salacious rumors about him. But there’s something about Eleanor that fires his blood, and he can’t turn down the challenge to unbutton his uptight employee!
Undying (An Unearthed Novel #2)
by Amie Kaufman Meagan SpoonerEarth's fate rests in their hands. <P><P>Trapped aboard the Undying's ancient spaceship and reeling from the truth they've uncovered, Mia and Jules are desperate to warn their home about what's coming. <P><P>After a perilous escape, they crash-land on Earth's surface - but Jules and Mia can hardly fathom their new predicament: No one believes them. Because the threat against Earth is hiding in plain sight. <P><P>A mounting global crisis is taking shape, starting with a mysterious illness that seems to reduce its victims to a regressed state. Jules and Mia have no choice but to take matters into their own hands, escaping custody of the International Alliance in order to reunite Jules with his father, the disgraced expert on the alien race, whose research may be the key to saving humanity. <P><P>From the mountains of Spain to the streets of Prague, the epic conclusion to the Unearthed series is a white-knuckle ride that will keep listeners guessing until the final moment.
Undying (Clare Point Vampire Novel #2)
by V.K. ForrestThe Kahill vampire clan has lived among humans for hundreds of years in the peaceful village of Clare Point. In Undying, V.K. Forrest introduces readers to Arlan, a fierce clan member who must fight his desire for a love most forbidden. . .UndyingAs part of the Kahill clan's special operations "kill team," Arlan is devoted to ridding the world of its most depraved human members. He's been asked by fellow clan member and FBI Agent Fia Kahill to assist in one of her investigations: the notorious Buried Alive Killer case. When Arlan meets with one of Fia's key informants, Macy Smith, he's completely unprepared for his response to the young woman. Achingly beautiful, Macy is everything Arlan wants in a woman--and the attraction is mutual. Although Arlan vowed he would never again fall in love with a human, he surrenders to his overpowering desire for Macy. . . But Macy is a drifter with a past far darker than even Arlan can imagine. And when the Buried Alive Killer strikes again, he learns that she has a deep connection to the case--one that will put her in the crosshairs of the killer if Arlan can't find a way to protect her. . .
Undying Hope
by Emma WeylinAn ancient warrior. A timeless battle. Haven Killian needs help. As the heiress of an ancient organization called the Black Rose, she is charged with keeping alive the line of succession. When she vows to protect a young boy tormented by magic, all she has to go on are rumors of an immortal with the power to save him. As Battle King of the Undying, Quinn Donovan has the most powerful magic on the planet. Yet, he has waited an eternity to find his lifebond: the one woman destined to be his mate. The moment he meets Haven, he senses she is his. His instincts scream to protect the woman and the boy she guards, and to claim her as his own. But Haven is mortal, and for them to be united, she must become one of the Undying.90,000 Words
Undying: An Unearthed Novel (Unearthed #2)
by Amie Kaufman Meagan SpoonerEarth's fate rests in their hands. Trapped aboard the Undying's ancient spaceship and reeling from the truth they've uncovered, Mia and Jules are desperate to warn their home about what's coming. After a perilous escape, they crash-land on Earth's surface?but Jules and Mia can hardly fathom their new predicament: No one believes them. Because the threat against Earth is hiding in plain sight. A mounting global crisis is taking shape, starting with a mysterious illness that seems to reduce its victims to a regressed state. Jules and Mia have no choice but to take matters into their own hands, escaping custody of the International Alliance in order to reuinte Jules with his father, the disgraced expert on the alien race, whose research may be the key to saving humanity. From the mountains of Spain to the streets of Prague, the epic conclusion to the Unearthed series is a white-knuckle ride that will keep readers guessing until the final page.
Une Expérience avec les Loups-Garous : Partie 2
by K. MatthewLes portes de la réserve des Loups-Garous Pieds-Noirs sont enfin ouvertes, et il est temps pour Taya de s'éloigner du passé et de se tourner vers l'avenir. Être réhabilité avant de retourner dans la société est beaucoup plus compliqué qu'elle n'aurait pu l'imaginer. Au Centre des Maladies Infectieuses, Taya est présentée à un tout nouveau personnel qui sera chargé d'assurer son bien-être physique et mental. De nouveaux liens seront formés, et d'autres pourraient être détruits à jamais.
Une Expérience avec les Loups-Garous : Partie 3
by K. MatthewBien qu'il s'agisse d'un moyen de parvenir à ses fins, la vie dans le centre de réadaptation n'est pas aussi facile que Taya l'avait imaginé. Entrer en contact avec l'homme qui a tenté de la violer est une tâche colossale, et Taya ressent le besoin de l'envoyer dans un centre de réhabilitation avant qu'il ne soit libre de s'en prendre à d'autres femmes. Mais comment peut-elle espérer dénoncer son agresseur, alors que son propre amant a fait la même chose avant qu'il ne gagne son cœur ?
Une Expérience avec les Loups-Garous : Partie 4
by K. MatthewTaya reçoit un choc inattendu lorsqu'elle est déplacée dans une autre partie du centre de rééducation et qu'on lui présente sa nouvelle colocataire. Plus l'expérience de réadaptation est profonde, plus les choses deviennent étranges. Lorsqu'une chance de s'échapper de l'établissement se présente, le ressentiment de Taya à l'égard du processus sera-t-il suffisant pour qu'elle risque tout pour s'enfuir?
Une Expérience avec les Loups-Garous : Partie 5
by K. MatthewUn meurtre bouleverse tout ce que Taya pensait savoir sur le centre de réhabilitation des loups-garous. Les choses deviennent de plus en plus bizarres au fur et à mesure qu'elle s'enfonce dans l'établissement, et des vérités secrètes sont bientôt révélées. Séparée de ses compagnons de meute d'origine, l'attention de Taya est forcée de passer de la réhabilitation à la survie.
Une Fée en Difficulté: Livre 1 Contes de Fées Modernes (Contes de Fées, contes populaires, Légendes & Mythologie #1)
by Andrea R. CooperQue peut faire une apprentie fée marraine quand Cendrillon refuse d'aller au bal ? Pourquoi, allez-y, à la place de Cendrillon bien sûr ! Mais tombée amoureuse du frère du prince n'a jamais été faite pour arriver. Bientôt, une série d’événements en mouvement qui auront un impact non seulement sur sa carrière, mais aussi sa vie entière. Le problème est qu'elle ne sait pas si le frère du prince ressent la même chose pour elle que pour lui. Et renoncer à ses ailes en espérant qu'il s'intéresse à elle en retour semble imprudent et insensé pour l'Esmeralda qui suit habituellement les règles. Pourtant, devenir humaine pourrait être la seule chance pour Esmeralda d'atteindre son propre bonheur.
Une Touche de Grec (Hors de l'Olympe)
by Tina FolsomUn dieu banni, désespéré de trouver la rédemption. Une mortelle courageuse, qui voit au-delà de cette apparence divine. Triton, magnifique dieu grec égoïste, est chassé de l'Olympe après avoir séduit la maîtresse de Zeus et ne pourra y retourner que s'il trouve une femme qui l'aime pour sa gentillesse et son altruisme plutôt que pour sa beauté. Sophia, une mortelle malvoyante, décide d'embaucher un auxiliaire de vie afin de l'aider dans son quotidien après une opération des yeux. Y voyant l'opportunité parfaite pour rentrer chez lui, Triton saisit sa chance et met tout en œuvre pour obtenir le poste. Alors qu'il défend Sophia contre un adversaire inconnu, l'instinct protecteur de Triton fait surface. En parallèle, des dieux rivaux font tout pour le faire échouer dans sa quête. Va-t-il réussir à déjouer leurs plans et obtenir l'amour de la jeune femme ? Dans ce cas, Triton rejettera-t-il Sophia pour rentrer chez lui, ou donnera-t-il son cœur à la seule personne qui le voit tel qu'il est vraiment ? Plongez dans le premier tome captivant de la série Hors de l'Olympe, une romance paranormale torride et humoristique où des dieux bannis découvrent le charme enivrant de l'amour chez les mortels. Suivez le parcours de Triton alors qu'il navigue entre les intrigues divines perfides à son encontre et l'attirance indéniable qu'il ressent pour la femme qui pourrait changer son destin à tout jamais. Hors de l'Olympe Une Touche de Grec (#1) Un Parfum de Grec (#2) Un Goût de Grec (#3) Un Souffle de Grec (#4) Gardiens de la Nuit Amant Révélé (#1) Maître Affranchi (#2) Guerrier Bouleversé (#3) Gardien Rebelle (#4) Immortel Dévoilé (#5) Protecteur Sans Égal (#6) Démon Libéré (#7) Les Vampires Scanguards La belle mortelle de Samson (#1) La provocatrice d'Amaury (#2) La partenaire de Gabriel (#3) L'enchantement d'Yvette (#4) La rédemption de Zane (#5) L'éternel amour de Quinn (#6) Les désirs d'Oliver (#7) Le choix de Thomas (#8) Discrète morsure (#8 ½) L'identité de Cain (#9) Le retour de Luther (#10) La promesse de Blake (#11) Fatidiques Retrouvailles (#11 ½) L'espoir de John (#12) La tempête de Ryder (#13) La conquête de Damian (#14) Le défi de Grayson (#15) L'amour interdit d'Isabelle (#16) La passion de Cooper (#17) Le courage de Vanessa (#18) Les Vampires de Venise Nouvelle 1 : Raphael & Isabella Nouvelle 2 : Dante & Viola Nouvelle 3 : Lorenzo & Bianca Nouvelle 4 : Nico & Oriana Nouvelle 5 : Marcello & Jane Nom de Code Stargate Ace en Fuite (#1) Fox en Vue (#2) Yankee dans le Vent (#3) Tiger à l'Affût (#4) Hawk en Chasse (#5) La Quête du Temps Changement de Sort (#1) Présage du Destin (#2) Le Club des éternels célibataires Tome 1 : L'escort attitrée Tome 2 : L'amante attitrée Tome 3 : L'épouse attitrée Tome 4 : Une folle nuit Tome 5 : Une simple erreur Tome 6 : Une Touche de feu Thriller Témoin Oculaire
Une Traversée Difficile
by Nuno MoraisDuarte Menezes, ingénieur naval, créateur du navire NMP DEOS, a tout à perdre, mais beaucoup à gagner, lors du voyage inaugural qui emmène le navire aux quatre coins du monde, pour montrer ses fantastiques caractéristiques à des clients potentiels. Cependant, à mi-chemin vers l'Australie, le destin intervient, sous la forme d'un séisme sous-marin de forte magnitude, qui va le pousser, lui, les passagers et l'équipage du DEOS, dans une aventure bien au-delà du monde que nous connaissons.