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Jake and the Giant Hand
by Philippa DowdingThe first in a series of scary tall tales from award-winning children’s novelist Philippa Dowding. Why is Grandpa acting so weird? And why are there so many giant flies? Jake spends every summer on his grandpa’s farm. But this year, things are a little weird. First, there are huge flies everywhere. Second, Grandpa is acting kind of funny. And third, Jake’s friend Kate keeps trying to scare him with creepy stories. Last year’s tale about the swamp creature was bad enough, but this year’s story about a hand that someone found in a farmer’s field is even worse. And it wasn’t just any hand either. It was a giant’s hand! It might just be the creepiest story of all. It can’t be real. Can it?
Jay Walking (Peckers #1)
by Jacques N. HoffPeckers: Book OneWelcome to the avian shifter world of Undercover Peckers. Where love is instant the moment you find your mate. Where there's only one true pecker for every man. Where the sex is so hot it will singe your tail feathers. Where bird-watching is both a recreation and a preoccupation--that usually leads to feathers flying. Simon Spoonwell--intrepid bird store owner and history geek--knows avian shifters exist. With so much myth and lore, there must be a touch of reality. But he doesn't expect his proof to come in the form of hottie cop and blue jay shifter Jay Azure. It's an innocuous ticket for jaywalking that brings them together, but an inescapable attraction, a love of awful puns, and a shared need to protect the vulnerable will make them true mates.
The Jenna Ryan Shadows Box Set Volume 1
by Jenna RyanVoodoo, ghosts and heroes with shadowy pasts. Welcome to the dark, seductive world of Jenna Ryan's Shadows...Black Rose: After Mia LeMay witnesses a brutal murder from her French Quarter balcony, her life is in danger. But who's the greater threat? The killer tracking her through the haunted swamps of Cajun country, or the irresistibly sexy man who's supposed to be protecting her?Blood Orchid: Dr. Kate Marshall is in the business of saving lives. But can she save herself? As an assassin stalks her through the foggy streets of San Francisco, driving her ever deeper into a world of phantoms and black magic, the only person she can trust is the brooding trauma surgeon who's also a target.Scarlet Bells: Rosemary Sayer never wanted her second sight. Now it's made her the target of a voodoo-obsessed madman. Back in the bayou, a former navy SEAL is her only ally-and soon, he's much more. But, as the killer drives them toward a final reckoning, Rosemary and her lover are forced to question everything they think they know about themselves and each other....
Jericho's Razor
by Casey Doran"A killer debut novel." -Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of CODE ZERO"Stark, visceral prose that keeps a reader like me cheering him on with each new chapter." --Robert Gregory Browne bestselling author of TRIAL JUNKIESA riveting debut thriller from a crime writer you won't want to miss, featuring a protagonist you won't be able to forget.Horror writer Jericho Sands has had a hell of a month. He's endured a bitter break up with his punk rocker girlfriend, learned that his lungs are blacker than a coal mine, and served time in county jail for throwing a Congressman in a dumpster. He's heartbroken, sleep deprived and suffering from a debilitating case of writer's blockLife is about to get much worse.Somebody from Jericho's past has left a decapitated body on his doorstep. The similarity to methods used in his books, his lack of an alibi and his proximity to the victim all lead the detectives handling the case to quickly identify Jericho as the primary suspect.But being framed for murder is the least of Jericho's problems, because this killer is only getting started...
Jogos Zumbi (Origens)
by Fabrício Lopes Rocha Kristen MiddletonCassandra Wild, uma garota de dezessete anos, achava que morar no caos que era a creche que sua mãe gerenciava em casa e lidar com os sentimentos dela por Bryce, o novo instrutor de artes marciais dela, era uma batalha, até seu mundo virar de cabeça para baixo. Quando uma vacina não-testada matou mais que um agressivo vírus da gripe, Cassie tem que aprender a como sobreviver em um mundo onde os mortos caminham e os vivos... correm!Essa história para adolescentes é uma aventura emocionante recheada de zumbis, garotas adolescentes que não têm medo de enfrentar o perigo, um homem viciado em videogames, um instrutor de Karatê irritante, mas lindo, e uma pitada de humor onde for necessário.Apocalipse zumbi? Manda ver!
The Jonah Watch
by Jack CadySupposedly a true story framed in the format of a novel, The Jonah Watch is based on Jack Cady's experiences while serving on a Coast Guard cutter off the coast of Maine. Trapped on an icebound cutter, the crew of the Adrian are haunted by apparitions, and the resulting terror and paranoia make for a claustrophobic tale of initiation and survival.
Juicy Bits
by Logan Zachary Rhidian Brenig Jones Kim Dias Nikki West Briana Lawrence John Amory Rob Rosen Olivia Duncan Craig J. I. Radke Dawn Kimberly Johnson Lucy Whedon Heloise West Pearl Love S K Manganelli Jay Northcote J. J. Cassidy A. Morell Johnny Murdoc Mina Kelly Rick BettencourtWhat's your favorite part of a romance? If you like the juicy bits--the moments when two or more sexy men can't wait any longer to satisfy their cravings--then this anthology is for you. These stories of strangers, casual lovers, established couples, and friends who can no longer deny the passion between them push the limits and set the pages on fire. In a scorching collection of erotic scenes ranging from funny and sweet to hardcore kinky, the guys get right to the meat of the story. Whether they're in the shower, in the locker room, at the office, on a moving train, or just connecting over the phone, they keep things steamy, sticky, and most of all, juicy. Stories Included: What I've Been Missing by John AmoryNever Kiss by Rick BettencourtNot Water Resistant by J.J. CassidyHeat Wave by Olivia Duncan CraigHot Coffee by Kim DiasFor What It's Worth by Rhidian Brenig JonesSandman and the Cookie by Dawn Kimberly JohnsonDial It Up by Mina KellyVoyeur-something by Briana LawrenceStrangers on the Northeast Regional by Pearl Love2 Weeks 6 Days 2 Long by S K ManganelliSparks by A. MorellSwim Meet by Johnny MurdocAn Invitation by Jay NorthcoteLucky XIII by J. I. RadkeFarmer in the Dell by Rob RosenRiver Gods by Heloise WestHunting by Nikki WestPlay with Me by Lucy WhedonIn Good Hands by Logan Zachary
The Kaiser's Gold: The second book in a suspenseful and chilling mystery series (The Eden House Mysteries, Book Two) (The Eden House Mysteries #2)
by Bill Kitson'Full of twists and turns. This book will keep you turning the pages well into the wee small hours.' ***** Reader ReviewBabes in the wood, babes in the wood, who will be next to be covered in blood? For generations, the children of Rowandale have recited these words, but now they are becoming an all too disturbing reality...After the last known member of the Latimer family dies, his estate is put up for sale - except for the prized stables, inherited by racehorse trainer Barbara Lewis. When Barbara's estranged husband is murdered, she becomes the prime suspect and appeals to Adam Bailey and her friend Eve Samuels for help. But as they investigate, more people are killed and soon Barbara and Eve find themselves in grave danger. As the clock ticks, Adam races to rescue them. Can justice prevail, or will the grim prophecy of the rhyme come true again?The Kaiser's Gold is the second insalment in Bill Kitson's chilling and suspenseful Eden House mystery series. Perfect for fans of Peter James's Cold Hill series, Val McDermid and J M Dalgliesh.Readers are hooked on The Eden House Mysteries:'I couldn't sleep until I had finished this book' ***** Reader Review'The best book I have read in a while' ***** Reader Review'Captivating from start to finish. Brilliant page turner. I couldn't put it down' ***** Reader Review'Read the whole thing in a day' ***** Reader Review'One of the best authors I have come across' ***** Reader Review'More twists than a corkscrew' ***** Reader Review'The characters are brilliant and the story keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time. Would highly recommend this book!' ***** Reader Review
The Kaiser's Gold: The second book in a suspenseful and chilling mystery series (The Eden House Mysteries, Book Two) (The\eden House Mysteries Ser. #2)
by Bill Kitson'Full of twists and turns. This book will keep you turning the pages well into the wee small hours.' ***** Reader ReviewBabes in the wood, babes in the wood, who will be next to be covered in blood? For generations, the children of Rowandale have recited these words, but now they are becoming an all too disturbing reality...After the last known member of the Latimer family dies, his estate is put up for sale - except for the prized stables, inherited by racehorse trainer Barbara Lewis. When Barbara's estranged husband is murdered, she becomes the prime suspect and appeals to Adam Bailey and her friend Eve Samuels for help. But as they investigate, more people are killed and soon Barbara and Eve find themselves in grave danger. As the clock ticks, Adam races to rescue them. Can justice prevail, or will the grim prophecy of the rhyme come true again?The Kaiser's Gold is the second insalment in Bill Kitson's chilling and suspenseful Eden House mystery series. Perfect for fans of Peter James's Cold Hill series, Val McDermid and J M Dalgliesh.Readers are hooked on The Eden House Mysteries:'I couldn't sleep until I had finished this book' ***** Reader Review'The best book I have read in a while' ***** Reader Review'Captivating from start to finish. Brilliant page turner. I couldn't put it down' ***** Reader Review'Read the whole thing in a day' ***** Reader Review'One of the best authors I have come across' ***** Reader Review'More twists than a corkscrew' ***** Reader Review'The characters are brilliant and the story keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time. Would highly recommend this book!' ***** Reader Review
The Kaiser's Gold: The second book in a suspenseful and chilling mystery series (The Eden House Mysteries, Book Two) (The Eden House Mysteries #2)
by Bill Kitson'Full of twists and turns. This book will keep you turning the pages well into the wee small hours.' ***** Reader ReviewBabes in the wood, babes in the wood, who will be next to be covered in blood? For generations, the children of Rowandale have recited these words, but now they are becoming an all too disturbing reality...After the last known member of the Latimer family dies, his estate is put up for sale - except for the prized stables, inherited by racehorse trainer Barbara Lewis. When Barbara's estranged husband is murdered, she becomes the prime suspect and appeals to Adam Bailey and her friend Eve Samuels for help. But as they investigate, more people are killed and soon Barbara and Eve find themselves in grave danger. As the clock ticks, Adam races to rescue them. Can justice prevail, or will the grim prophecy of the rhyme come true again?The Kaiser's Gold is the second insalment in Bill Kitson's chilling and suspenseful Eden House mystery series. Perfect for fans of Peter James's Cold Hill series, Val McDermid and J M Dalgliesh.Readers are hooked on The Eden House Mysteries:'I couldn't sleep until I had finished this book' ***** Reader Review'The best book I have read in a while' ***** Reader Review'Captivating from start to finish. Brilliant page turner. I couldn't put it down' ***** Reader Review'Read the whole thing in a day' ***** Reader Review'One of the best authors I have come across' ***** Reader Review'More twists than a corkscrew' ***** Reader Review'The characters are brilliant and the story keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time. Would highly recommend this book!' ***** Reader Review(P) 2021 Headline Publishing Group Ltd
Kalona's Fall (House of Night Novellas #4)
by P C Cast Kristin CastFrom Warrior And Lover To Enemy And Betrayer, The Terrible Secrets Of Kalona's Past Are Revealed He was laughing with her as he spread his wings and lifted her from the ground, twirling her around. Nyx gasped and clutched his neck. Kalona tightened his arms around her. 'Trust me, Goddess. I would never let you fall.' From the Sun and from the Moon, two winged brothers are born: golden Erebus, playmate and friend, and mysterious Kalona, Warrior and lover, companions of the Goddess Nyx. From the first, Nyx loves them both deeply, but differently. With Erebus, she can talk and laugh and dance, and take joy in the games he plays among the humans of the Earth. With Kalona, the fire in her body burns bright, and she can rest in the solace of his strength and protection. But for Kalona, Nyx's nights are not enough. Every second he is not with her he is filled with doubt and longing, and every time he fails to please her, he cannot forgive himself. Ruled by anger and jealousy of his brother, and consumed by his love for his Goddess, Kalona seeks the power to prove his worth, and to claim once and for all that Nyx eternally belongs to him. And at the edges of the Earth, a Darkness is stirring, waiting for its chance, for the doorway in through a heart that it knows will welcome it...
The King in Yellow (Gateway Essentials #458)
by Robert W. ChambersA central influence on HP Lovecraft and countless other authors, including Neil Gaiman and Grant Morrison, THE KING IN YELLOW is finding new fame as a vital element of HBO's hit series TRUE DETECTIVE, starring Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey. Presented here with a short story by Ambrose Bierce, AN INHABITANT OF CARCOSA, which was a direct influence on this collection, this is a perfect read for fans of classic horror and fantasy.
The King in Yellow: A Spectral Tragedy
by Robert W. ChambersTen twisted tales that have haunted generations of readers and writers from H. P. Lovecraft to the creators of the hit TV series True DetectiveNightmare imagery courses through these stories like blood through the veins. In "The Repairer of Reputations," a Lethal Chamber stands at the edge of Washington Square Park, open to all who can no longer bear the sorrows of life. A Parisian sculptor discovers a liquid solution that can turn any living thing--a lily, a goldfish, a love-struck young woman--to stone in "The Mask." The unnamed narrator of "In the Court of the Dragon" seeks respite in a church only to be driven mad by organ music that no one else can hear.Nothing is stranger or more frightening, however, than The King in Yellow, the play that links these tales to one another and to a larger fictional universe containing the ghost stories of Ambrose Bierce, the cosmic horror of H. P. Lovecraft, and the first season of the critically acclaimed HBO series True Detective. Said to induce insanity and despair in those who read it, little is known for certain about the play beyond the ravings of those who have dared to open its pages. They speak of Carcosa, where black stars hang in the heavens. Of twin suns sinking into the Lake of Hali. Of the Yellow Sign and the Pallid Mask. And, in dread-filled whispers or lunatic shouts, of the King in Yellow himself, come to rule the world.A masterpiece of weird fiction, Robert W. Chambers's The King in Yellow holds the answer to countless mysteries--some of which might just be better left unsolved.
King of Hell
by Christopher GoldenPeter Octavian's powerful sorcery guards his world against evil. Now he must go on a perilous journey to save those condemned to a fate worse than death itself... When Octavian called upon Gaea to rid the Earth of demons, her magic banished not only the demons but also the Shadows - vampires who had foresworn evil and fought alongside him, some for many years.Together with two unlikely companions - a wise-cracking goblin with the ability to walk the paths between worlds, and a demon changeling struggling to come to terms with what he is - Octavian sets out on what seems to be an impossible mission: to free his friends from Hell.There he finds some unexpected figures from his past - and an enemy of his own making, driven by an implacable hatred, whose power is equal to his own and whose quest for vengeance is personal...Praise for The Shadow Saga:'Reading Of Saints and Shadows again, I was amazed how many elements now familiar in the vampire and thriller genres appeared in Saints first. Golden's imagination and expert plotting wove these elements into a startlingly original book, as exciting to read now as it was when it first appeared on the rack' Charlaine Harris Christopher Golden is the award-winning author of numerous dark fantasy novels and comic book mini-series for both adults and teens. He lives with his wife and family in Massachusetts. Visit him at www.christophergolden.com
King of Me
by R. A. KaitlandCast out of his clan of shifters and with no family of his own, Anton Cedwell wants nothing more than to be accepted by his partner Sean's family when the two of them visit over Christmas. But Sean's powerful father, Flavius, isn't happy his son chose a shifter as a mate, and Sean is hiding secrets from Anton. When Sean is attacked by rival weres, Anton hopes Sean's family will finally see the depth of his commitment and how far he's willing to go to protect the man he loves.A story from the Dreamspinner Press 2014 Advent Calendar package "Celebrate!".
Kingdom/Order Part 1
by Reid PsaltisKingdom/Order is a three-part series about a man and the natural world trying to communicate with each other. Hauntingly illustrated, Kingdom/Order focuses less on dialogue and more on the fluid nature of language. <P><P>As the man travels further into nature, how will his conversation with it change? Whatever else happens, the world Psaltis establishes will certainly leave you speechless and hungry for more.
Kiss Me, You Animal - Book Three in the Divination Falls trilogy
by Sommer MarsdenBook Three in the Divination Falls Trilogy by Sommer Marsden.Leaving behind a violent ex and coming to a new town isn’t on Tate Moore’s list of fun things to do. And his newfound psychic abilities are becoming more of a hindrance than a help. So he’s having a wee bit of trouble controlling his temper. Hence a fight his first night in Divination Falls with a cocky, yet gorgeous, stranger. A tall, dark and handsome stranger, just to drag that cliché into the mix.Finding his niche in such a small, tight-knit town won’t be easy, but keeping busy will definitely help. Which is how Tate finds himself slinging hash from a rebuilt trailer and trying to convince himself that hooking up with that hunky Cheat MacDougal would be a very bad idea. After all, a fox and a horse? It sounds like the beginning to a bad joke. And yet…Despite his annoying concerns, Tate’s starting to think the one thing that can soothe the sting of having to run from his past is running toward his future. And though temporary, being with Cheat might be part of his future.In the midst of his emotional turmoil, fist fights and trying to get a food truck going in a town full of hungry shifters, his pesky new talents are warning him of a stranger in his new land. Tate’s cryptic but accurate intuition tells him the worse thing possible, they could all be in danger…
Kiss of the Dark Prince
by Jade AstorAmerican exchange student Luke Martin is surprised to meet a member of royalty while attending a British university. Though Luke is skeptical of a mystical Gothic castle wedged between Austria and Hungary where gargoyles come to life and the supernatural is the norm, Boris von Schatten and his tales of a tyrannical half-brother ignite Luke's curiosity. Attracted to Boris, Luke jumps at the offer to spend summer break in Schattenberg. But when he arrives at the castle, he is met by Georg, the mysterious and darkly seductive half-brother, and he learns that Boris has disappeared. Despite two deaths and increasing evidence that Georg may have murdered Boris, Luke is drawn to Georg. Surely he isn't as demonic as everyone believes. Luke continues to trust him until blood-soaked clothing belonging to Boris is found in a nearby ravine. Georg may be the victim of a curse, but he assures Luke he is no murderer and Boris is truly the cruel one. Though Luke flees the castle, the secrets follow him, and while he ponders Georg's supposed madness, Luke discovers that Boris's disappearance may be even more sinister than it appears.
Kissed by the Wave (The Forbidden Realm #1)
by Serena GilleyBeyond the limits of sight, magical beings live in the Forbidden Realm. The two worlds were once connected, but the desires of man forced their separation. Now, desire may bring them back together . . . Aliya is a mermaid with an obsession. Though contact with humans is strictly forbidden, she can't seem to stay away from the incredibly handsome Devin, who visits her lake night after night. Her body and soul have never been drawn to anyone like this before. Deciding that her longing for Devin is worth the risk, she goes to him. As their lust for each other deepens, Aliya grows to need his touch as much as she needs water.Devin believed Aliya was a perfect fantasy his mind created-until the breathtaking mermaid swims to shore. Courtesy of a magical wish, Aliya is newly human, and she and Devin give in to their passion again and again. But Aliya's mortal form is only temporary. If they don't have the strength to part ways when the time comes, their illicit love could rock the balance between the realms forever . . .
Knife Fight: And Other Struggles
by David NickleA collection of genre-bending horror stories from the Bram Stoker Award–winning author is “sui generis in presentation . . . [by] a monumental talent” (Publishers Weekly, starred review). A young man at loose ends finds he cannot look away from his new lover’s alien gaze. A young woman out of time seeks her old lover in the cold spaces between the stars. The fleeing worshippers of an ancient and jealous deity seek solace in an unsuspecting New World congregation. In a suburban nursery, a demon with a grudge and a lonely exorcist face off for what could be the last time. And when a knife-wielding big city mayor faces an unexpected challenger . . . it turns into a struggle that threatens to consume everything. In Knife Fight: And Other Struggles, David Nickle follows his award-winning debut collection Monstrous Affections with a new set of dark tales that stretch the limits of space, time, and genre.
Knife Fight: And Other Struggles
by David NickleStories of the mysterious and macabre from &“Canada&’s answer to Stephen King&” (Helen Marshall, author of Gifts for the One Who Comes After). In this follow-up to his award-winning debut collection, Monstrous Affections, David Nickle stretches the boundaries of horror into a sphere of &“uncertainty, of helplessness, of traditions and change. . . . The stories are sui generis in presentation, veering from the discombobulating nightmare that is &‘Basements&’ to the squid-laden eco-satire &‘Wylde&’s Kingdom&’ to the sci-fi love of &‘Love Means Forever.&’ When it comes to this book, only two things are certain; the stories never travel where you expect, and David Nickle is a monumental talent&” (Publishers Weekly, starred review). &“Don&’t make the mistake of overlooking the talent based on preconceptions of what horror might be—read one of these stories and see if you aren&’t hooked. . . . Believe the hype. David Nickle is very good.&” —The Globe and Mail &“Anyone even vaguely interested in horror or weird fiction owes it to themselves to give David Nickle a look, and Knife Fight and Other Struggles is a great place to start.&” —The Winnipeg Free Press &“Knife Fight and Other Struggles is a remarkable collection that drops some hi-fidelity weirdness on the scene. Nickle&’s prose has gorgeous lines of symmetry and a steel spine.&” —Laird Barron, Shirley Jackson Award–winning author &“Dynamic imagination, masterful writing of both the everyday and the nightmare, characters that breathe, and a dark sense of humor make [Knife Fight and Other Struggles] a keeper.&” —Jeffrey Ford, World Fantasy Award–winning author
Körpermagie (Triade #2)
by Stefanie Zurek Poppy DennisonDie Fortsetzung zu Magie der GedankenBuch 2 in der Serie - Triade Ein Rudel ist nur so stark wie sein schwächstes Mitglied. Rocky Harris weiß, wie das System funktioniert. Er hat sein ganzes Leben am untersten Ende der Hierarchie verbracht. Doch als sein Alpha ihn damit betraut, das Sicherheitssystem des High Moon Rudels auf den neuesten Stand zu bringen, gerät Rockys Weltbild gefährlich ins Wanken. Seit die Welpen während seines Wachdienstes entführt wurden, hat Cade Montgomerys Selbstbewusstsein arg gelitten. Er würde alles tun, um seine Familie zu beschützen, selbst wenn das bedeutet, mit Rocky zusammenzuarbeiten. Cade traut Rocky nicht, aber er weiß auch, dass die kontroverse Entscheidung des Rudelalphas, einen Magier zum Gefährten zu wählen, noch für Ärger sorgen wird. Dann erklärt jemand den Gestaltenwandlern den Krieg und plötzlich ist das gesamte Rudel in Gefahr. Cade und Rocky werden die Stärke des anderen brauchen, wenn sie die drohende Schlacht--und ihre wachsenden Gefühle für einander--überleben wollen.
La pitié de la bête
by Barbara Risoli L. B.Dans un village sans nom de la Transylvanie de 1800 Zejna est une femme riche et seule, après la perte de sa famille entière. Seule héritière d'un grand palais, elle vit et paye des services ce qui l'expose à la médisance des habitants du village. Des crimes atroces ensanglantent le bourg et rapidement les gens comprennent qui est venu semer la douleur. C'est d'abord Zejna qui le comprend puisqu'elle accueille chez elle ceux qui transformeront sa vie obscure pour la traîner dans un gouffre incroyablement lumineux qui aveugle et offre une nouvelle et terrible existence. Deux vampires. L'un d'eux insolites. Le seul à lui réserver la pitié qu'Il ne lui a jamais accordé.
La Rete Del Killer
by Elena D'Ambrosio Matthew W. GrantDieci ragazze al loro PCCercarono un uomo in ogni doveUna iniziò una chat con un killerE poi ne rimasero nove...All'alba del nuovo millennio, ogni giorno migliaia di persone si affacciano sul mondo della rete per la prima volta nella loro vita. Alcune sono alla ricerca dell'amore. Altre alla ricerca di possibili vittime.Intrappolata nella Rete del Killer, la coraggiosa segretaria di un dipartimento di polizia, Jennifer Warren, mette all'opera la sua acuta intelligenza per fermare un genio del computer che seduce le donne col pretesto di una relazione sentimentale. Il killer sfida costantemente la polizia, inviando ogni volta una e-mail dal luogo del delitto con una filastrocca che descrive l'omicidio perpetrato. Ogni volta, la polizia arriva sul posto solo per trovare un cadavere e nessun indizio utile a fermare l'assassino, già svanito nel nulla.
The Last Apprentice: Fury of the Seventh Son (The Last Apprentice #13)
by Patrick Arrasmith Joseph DelaneyThe thirteenth--and final--book in the internationally best-selling fantasy adventure series that inspired the forthcoming major motion picture Seventh Son. <P><P>Finally, Tom Ward, the spook's last apprentice, will confront the Fiend for the last time. Tom Ward has battled boggarts, ghasts, witches, dark gods, and the most terrifying creatures to roam the earth. He's allied with the witch assassin Grimalkin, with a powerful boggart, and with Alice . . . the young witch who is also his true love. And he has kept one step ahead of the Fiend, the most evil being in the world. Now, he will vanquish the Fiend once and for all. But it will require a terrible sacrifice: not everyone Tom cares about will survive the final battle. <P><P>The Last Apprentice series is soon to be a major motion picture, Seventh Son, starring Jeff Bridges, Ben Barnes, Alicia Vikander, Kit Harington, Olivia Williams, Antje Traue, Djimon Hounsou, and Julianne Moore as Mother Malkin. It's a suspenseful thrill ride that's "spine-tingling" (Publishers Weekly) and "anything but tame" (Horn Book). But don't read it after dark!