The acclaimed author of By Reason of Insanity, The Anvil Chorus, and Go Down Dead offers "a relentlessly chilling and stark novel" (The Kansas City Star) and "a fresh, vital look at organized criminals that is so authentic, it's scary" (The Boston Globe).

    I'll be your bartender for tonight.What will it be? Don't tell me. I know exactly what you want to drink.So, what's on your mind? You have a story to tell?You've come to the right place. I've got some interesting stories as well.Have you heard the one about the ghost who walked in the bar?The one who kept coming back, waiting for the arrival of that certain someone?What about the guy who had coffee with his dead girlfriend?Or the story of the spectral Christmas carolers?And then there's that strange tale of all those senior citizens who watched the last full show and never came out.No? Haven't heard those? Well, have another drink and I'll tell you all about it.

    Campbell Award for Best New Writer, Locus Awards for Best Novella and Best Critic, and numerous other awards. Twenty-four of his 30 books are still in print, in 10 languages. His short work has appeared in magazines around the planet, from Omni and Analog to Xhurnal Izobretatel i Rationalizator (Moscow), and in numerous anthologies. His most recent books are the novels Callahan's Key, and The Free Lunch.Contents:God Is an Iron (1979)In the Olden Days (1984)Local Champ (1979)Melancholy Elephants (1982)Not Fade Away (1982)Orphans of Eden (1996)Rubber Soul (1982)Soul Search (1979)Stardance (1977) with Jeanne RobinsonThe Magnificent Conspiracy (1977)

    Stories included: A Mother's Love Plane Crazy The Last Will & Testament of Norman Fielding Lost Love Road Rage

    That’s all it’s supposed to be.One wild, unforgettable night.And then we'd go our separate ways.... I was wrong. Get the complete Clarke Brothers series, featuring brooding mountain heroes with hearts of gold, and the heroines that make them hot.  Absolutely Kindle-melting!

    A sci-fi writer finds a set of quatrains that foretell a horrible catastrophe, a mass murder that will change the course of history. He races against time to decipher the quatrains and stop the slaughter. The next prophecy has begun, and there’s only one man who can stop The First Face of Janus.

    Can anything...or anyone make her realise she needs to let go of the past and live for today?

    Abduction cases are taken very seriously by all of the parties involved. None more so than by Chase Grant, a detective in Seattle’s eighteenth precinct. The clock starts the moment he gets the call from a parent, and the first twelve hours are crucial. Every move counts, and every choice matters. If he missteps, then a child might not come home. But today was different. He got a call about a missing child. And then another, and another, and another…

    A musical that evokes a unique emotional response, it tracks the story of its heroine, Celie, from sexual abuse by her stepfather to physical abuse by her husband to "a roof-raising story of triumph." This gorgeously producedcompanion volume revisits what is so powerful about the show. The Color Purple: A Memory Book has the look and feel of a beautiful antique scrapbook, a keepsake for those who have experienced the musical and want to be able to experience its soaring emotions at any time, or who want to share Celie's journey with their loved ones. But it will also be a memory book of the road The Color Purple took — from Alice Walker's memories right through to the sketches for the costumes and sets, from the cast's own struggles to the entire libretto, all of which have given Celie's against-the-odds triumph new life. Revealing, poignant, and stunning, The Color Purple: A Memory Book is a must-have book for anyone moved by Celie's story.

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    The sleepy little hill-town of Mussoorie—British in its garb and Indian in its soul—is jolted out of its reverie by a mysterious murder. A woman is found dead in her bed, her body laid out perfectly, and the door locked from inside. Sundry suspects and sensational speculations about black magic and crystal-gazing abound, but no one has been able to identify the murderer. Outgrowing the small town, the story travels to all the way to faraway London, and catches the fancy of the master of mysteries, Arthur Conan Doyle…Interwoven with clever wit and lively humour, A Murder in Mussoorie and Other Tales will transport you to a world of wonder and adrenaline-pumping adventure.

    But fighting for justice is always worth it. Continue the exciting adventure and magical intrigue of The Unstoppable Liv Beaufont with books 5 - 8 in this Urban Fantasy series today! The Loyal Friend: The truth would change everything. But no one knows it. Except for Liv Beaufont and those who have been hiding it for centuries. Fueled to uncover the facts and restore the House of Seven to what it’s supposed to be, Liv starts searching for resources. However, the Council has different plans for her. They put her on a case that is sure to keep her busy…if not get her killed. Werewolves are real. And they have their own secrets. Liv ventures to the village where werewolves originated and learns who she can trust and who needs to be taken out. But doing so won’t be easy. And just when Liv thinks she’s finally conquered evil, an old nemesis comes back to haunt her. The Stubborn Advocate: Some people won’t rest until they get to the bottom of things. That’s Liv Beaufont. And some want to kill her for her persistence. To try and keep Liv from finding out the truth, Adler brings back an ancient evil that the Warriors exterminated long ago. Now, alone, Liv will have to battle monsters so dark, they frighten even the strongest magical creatures. But she can’t be deterred from her quest for the truth. While trying to take down evil beasts, Liv also works to uncover why mortals can’t see magic. Her journey takes her to the last place she wants to go: where her parents died. What she finds, changes everything. The Unrelenting Fighter: When saving the world is your job, it’s impossible to get a day off. Liv Beaufont wouldn’t want one anyway. It’s a good thing because being Father Time’s only employee is demanding. Liv can hardly believe she has to carry a chicken around while fighting villains. However, the chicken is supremely important. She just doesn’t know how. Or what the bird wants to eat… And then there’s Sophia’s dragon egg. Whoever stole it is going to pay big time when Liv gets ahold of them. In the meantime, Subner helps Liv to track down the elf who made Inexorabilis. Unlocking the memories Liv’s mother sealed into the sword is crucial. What she finds is supposed to change everything. Mortals have never been more at risk. Adler Sinclair wants them gone, once and for all. However, there’s a long list of things Liv Beaufont won’t allow to happen. First, mortals can’t die. Secondly, the brainwashing has to stop. And thirdly, the person who killed her family is going to pay. Badly. The stakes have never been higher.

    In fact, she has given her heart to Michael, the family boatkeeper. But when she receives a surprising inheritance, she learns just how powerful society can be...and that she may be trusting the wrong people.AN UNEXPECTED LOVESophie Broadmoor adores fancy balls, beautiful gowns, expensive jewelry, and overseas trips - everything the Broadmoor wealth provides. When she falls for a wealthy widower who promises her the world, she is sure marriage to him will make all her dreams come true. But after she finds herself in a very compromising situation, will another man capture her heart?A SURRENDERED HEARTWhen cholera strikes Rochester, New York, in the spring of 1899, Amanda Broadmoor vows to minister to the sick instead of fleeing to Broadmoor Island with her family. But much more than Amanda's health hangs in the balance. Mishandling of the family fortune threatens to leave the Broadmoors penniless - and willin to sacrifice Amanda's future. Will she be forced to marry a man she despises to save the Broadmoor legacy?Lose yourself in the history, opulence, and elegance of the thousand islands.

     Be transported to fantastical new worlds by award winning and bestselling authors. Download this exclusive collection today. The Stories: A Simple Thing ~ by Amy J. Murphy Note to Self ~ by Joseph Lallo Gravitational Pull ~ by Christine Pope Autoscopy ~ by Matt Verish Fog of War ~ by Chris Reher The Alien ~ by Kay McSpadden No Eye in Emily ~ by Patty Jansen Void Mage ~ by Chris Fox Lost Souls and Other Anomalies ~ by Christopher Holliday Spacer ~ by J.A. Sutherland Murphy’s Star ~ by C. Gockel Interference ~ by Michelle Diener
 Stowaway ~ by Anthea Sharp In the Clutch ~ by LJ Cohen Iron Lazarus ~ by David Adams Dreams in the Dust ~ by Richard Tongue Freedom? ~ by M.R. Forbes Combat Support ~ by Lindsay Buroker The Last Astronaut ~ by Chris Dietzel

    Her real job will be to persuade Jude to live life to the full – with her!