Download or read book Blood Games written by Jerry Bledsoe and published by Diversion Books. This book was released on 2014-05-18 with total page 631 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times–bestselling author of Bitter Blood weaves “a powerful account” of greed that led to an unspeakable crime (The New York Times Book Review). As they slept in their North Carolina home, wealthy Lieth Von Stein and his wife Bonnie suffered a vicious assault with a knife and a baseball bat. Bonnie barely survived. Lieth did not. The crime seemed totally baffling until police followed a trail that led to the charming stepson, Chris Pritchard, and his brilliant, drug-using, Dungeons and Dragons–playing friends at North Carolina State University. “Haunting . . . Addictive, chilling and a masterpiece of reportage,” Blood Games is the true story of depraved young minds and a son’s gruesome greed turned to horrifyingly tragedy (Patricia Cornwell). Jerry Bledsoe masterfully reconstructs the bloody crime and its aftermath as he takes us into the secret twisted hearts of three young murderers. “Mr. Bledsoe goes straight to the bigger issues.” —The New York Times Book Review “In Mr. Bledsoe’s hands, a mega-load of inert facts becomes a human story of hurricane force.” —The News & Observer “Devastating . . . A brilliant account.” —Publishers Weekly

Download or read book Blood Games written by Richard Laymon and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2012-04-12 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Five friends. One reunion. One bloodbath. The reunion of five friends quickly descends into carnage in Richard Laymon's terrifying novel Blood Games. Perfect for fans of Dean Koontz and Joe Hill. They meet for one week every year, five young women, best friends since college, in search of fun and thrills. Each year they choose a different place for their reunion. This year it's Helen's choice, and she chose the Totem Pole Lodge. Bad choice. The Totem Pole Lodge is a deserted resort hotel deep in the woods with a gory, shocking past. Helen has a macabre streak and she can't wait to tell her friends all about what happened at the lodge and why it's now abandoned. But Helen and the others are in for a nasty surprise. The resort isn't quite as deserted as they think. And not all the gruesome events at the Totem Pole Lodge are in its past. The worst are still to come... What readers are saying about Blood Games: 'Scary, funny, witty, and easy reading' 'This book is simply the best of all Richard Laymon's books... The characters are amazing, the plot and story line is astonishingly brilliant and gruesome. You won't be able to put this book down' 'This book was a complete breath of fresh air to me. Fast paced, exciting and very creepy'

Download or read book Blood Sweat and Pixels written by Jason Schreier and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NATIONAL BESTSELLER “The stories in this book make for a fascinating and remarkably complete pantheon of just about every common despair and every joy related to game development.” — Rami Ismail, cofounder of Vlambeer and developer of Nuclear Throne Developing video games—hero's journey or fool's errand? The creative and technical logistics that go into building today's hottest games can be more harrowing and complex than the games themselves, often seeming like an endless maze or a bottomless abyss. In Blood, Sweat, and Pixels, Jason Schreier takes readers on a fascinating odyssey behind the scenes of video game development, where the creator may be a team of 600 overworked underdogs or a solitary geek genius. Exploring the artistic challenges, technical impossibilities, marketplace demands, and Donkey Kong-sized monkey wrenches thrown into the works by corporate, Blood, Sweat, and Pixels reveals how bringing any game to completion is more than Sisyphean—it's nothing short of miraculous. Taking some of the most popular, bestselling recent games, Schreier immerses readers in the hellfire of the development process, whether it's RPG studio Bioware's challenge to beat an impossible schedule and overcome countless technical nightmares to build Dragon Age: Inquisition; indie developer Eric Barone's single-handed efforts to grow country-life RPG Stardew Valley from one man's vision into a multi-million-dollar franchise; or Bungie spinning out from their corporate overlords at Microsoft to create Destiny, a brand new universe that they hoped would become as iconic as Star Wars and Lord of the Rings—even as it nearly ripped their studio apart. Documenting the round-the-clock crunches, buggy-eyed burnout, and last-minute saves, Blood, Sweat, and Pixels is a journey through development hell—and ultimately a tribute to the dedicated diehards and unsung heroes who scale mountains of obstacles in their quests to create the best games imaginable.

Download or read book Blood Game written by Iris Johansen and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2010-04-20 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: C.1 GIFT. 11-09-2010. $7.99.

Download or read book Blood Games written by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2011-12-12 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since 1978, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro has produced about two dozen novels and numerous short stories detailing the life of a character first introduced to the reading world as Le Comte de Saint-Germain. We first meet him in Paris during the reign of Louis XV when he is, apparently, a wealthy, worldly, charismatic aristocrat, envied and desired by many but fully known to none. In fact, he is a vampire, born in the Carpathian Mountains in 2119 BC, turned in his late-thirties in 2080 BC and destined to roam the world forever, watching and participating in history and, through the author, giving us an amazing perspective on the time-tapestry of human civilization. In Blood Games, beginning during the reign of Nero, Saint-Germain finds his way through the political turmoil of the time, and becomes the lover of the incomparable Atta Olivia Clemens.

Download or read book Blood Games written by V.J. Gage and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2015-08-11 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Out-of-town visitors keep turning up all over Chicago with their throats cut and the blood completely drained from their bodies. This is what's known in the force as a "Heater," one of the toughest, highest profile, and most bizarre cases ever to hit the city. As the bodies pile up, Chicago's top investigator Detective Dennis Kortovich and his affable partner Chuck O'Brien race against time to capture a killer who's found an absolutely ingenious way to completely cover his tracks. But what Dennis doesn't know is that the killer is coming terrifyingly close to those he loves most in the world. With more twists than a pit full of snakes, Blood Games takes readers on a thrill ride that just won't let up.

Download or read book Tales of Heresy written by Lindsey Priestley and published by Games Workshop. This book was released on 2018-08-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book ten in the New York Times bestselling series. This is a reissue of 9781849708180 It is the 31st millennium, and mankind has spread across the galaxy. When Horus the Warmaster rebelled against the Emperor, the ensuing civil war nearly destroyed the Imperium. War raged across galaxy, pitting Astartes against their battle-brothers in a struggle where death was the only victor. This collection features stories of heroism and tragedy set during this turbulent time, by star Horus Heresy authors Dan Abnett, Graham McNeill, James Swallow and more.

Download or read book Blood Games written by Chloe Neill and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-08-05 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A VAMPIRIC ROLE MODEL, YOU COULDN’T DO ANY BETTER THAN MERIT....CHICAGO IS LUCKY TO HAVE HER.”—#1 New York Times Bestselling Author Charlaine Harris While Merit didn’t choose to become a vampire or Sentinel of Cadogan House, she vowed to fight for her House and its Master, and she’s managed to forge strong alliances with powerful supernaturals across Chicago. But even though Merit has had wild adventures, this may be her deadliest yet.... A killer is stalking Chicago, preying on humans and leaving his victims with magical souvenirs. The CPD hasn’t been able to track the assailant, and as the body count rises, the city is running out of options. Vampires and humans aren’t on great terms, but murder makes for strange bedfellows. Can Merit find the killer before she becomes a target?

Download or read book Chess for Fun Chess for Blood written by Edward Lasker and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1962-01-01 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chess as art and recreation; checkmating combinations, endgame play, strategic principles, more. Full details and analysis of author's famous game with Emanuel Lasker. 94 diagrams; other illustrations. "Very enjoyable." — Cleveland Chess Bulletin.

Download or read book Bitter Blood written by Jerry Bledsoe and published by Diversion Books. This book was released on 2014-05-18 with total page 747 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The “riveting” #1 New York Times bestseller: A true story of three wealthy families and the unbreakable ties of blood (Kirkus Reviews). The first bodies found were those of a feisty millionaire widow and her daughter in their posh Louisville, Kentucky, home. Months later, another wealthy widow and her prominent son and daughter-in-law were found savagely slain in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Mystified police first suspected a professional in the bizarre gangland-style killings that shattered the quiet tranquility of two well-to-do southern communities. But soon a suspicion grew that turned their focus to family. The Sharps. The Newsoms. The Lynches. The only link between the three families was a beautiful, aristocratic young mother named Susie Sharp Newsom Lynch. Could this former child “princess” and fraternity sweetheart have committed such barbarous crimes? And what about her gun-loving first cousin and lover, Fritz Klenner, son of a nationally renowned doctor? In this tale of three families connected by marriage and murder, of obsessive love and bitter custody battles, Jerry Bledsoe recounts the shocking events that ultimately took nine lives, building to a truly horrifying climax that will leave you stunned. “Recreates . . . one of the most shocking crimes of recent years.” —Publishers Weekly “Absorbing suspense.” —Chicago Tribune “Astonishing . . . Brilliantly chronicled.” —Detroit Free Press “An engrossing southern gothic sure to delight fans of the true-crime genre. Bledsoe maintains the suspense with a sure hand.” —The Charlotte Observer

Download or read book Blood written by Mel Odom and published by Prima Games. This book was released on 1997 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are whole rivers of bad blood between you and Tchernobog, and the fate of humanity hangs in the balance. Wreak your vengeance and get out alive with "Blood: The Official Strategy Guide." Cold-blooded strategies and tactics for every level Maps splattered with every location you need to know Secret weapons, levels, and other surprises revealed Multiplayer game tips by the bucketful And much more! These "Blood"y tips are good to the last drop. Just make sure that drop isn?t your own! About the Authors Mel Odom is the author of "Leisure Suit Larry: Love for Sail! The Official Strategy Guide, I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream: The Official Strategy Guide," and other Prima electronic game books. Ted Chapman is a freelance writer and technical editor with many years experience in the gaming industry.

Download or read book BLOOD GAMES written by Marc Morgenstern and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-06-10 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Five strangers are abducted by an ancient vampire and placed into a maze to be hunted. Armed with only their wits and skills, salvation comes in the form of clues scrawled in various rooms throughout the maze. With the help of a previous participant, the five come to realize that there is an outside event that tragically links them all together. Now they are unsure of who to fear most, the vampires wanting to feast on their flesh or the others in the group who hold their share of dark secrets.

Download or read book Blood Games Avery written by McKayla Schutt and published by Alpha Temptress Publishing. This book was released on 2019-03-18 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Avery Branigan craves one thing more than blood…a strong mate to protect his secrets. He’s lived a quiet life, going between Montana and California every few decades, but this round in Los Angeles, everything is changing. Between finding his mate in a human named Malia, and the King Vampire of LA dying, some of the council wants him to lead. But doing so will put his very human female in danger. Avery’s choice will change his life and Malia’s as well. Excitement and adventure are the two things Malia Alonso desires most from her boring life. Going to work and running home to hang with her vampire best friend isn’t all that glamorous. When she finds the very sexy vampire, Avery, in the night club, he demands a date. Hesitation keeps her cautious, but she gives in for one date, which turns into two hot nights. When Avery finds himself on the shortlist to be the next King Vampire of LA, her life gets a facelift for sure. Malia is emerged into a vampire world where blood and secrets are everything. Choices are the key to life. Find your escape with vampire romance read! Scroll up and one-click to start reading Blood Games- Avery today!

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Download or read book A Game Of Red written by James Thomas and published by James Thomas. This book was released on 2019-11-10 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being forced into an underground bunker, Tommy faces an unbelievable challenge; survival away from his normal life. But it’s not so easy to survive when a killer is among the crowd of people who were also pulled down from earth’s surface. A professional hunter leaves the tunnels lined with blood, art, and lust. Even worse, Tommy’s girlfriend, Dahria, seems to be in the sights of the predator. And he is hungry to play more games.

Download or read book A Killing in Amish Country written by Gregg Olsen and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2016-07-05 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling authors Gregg Olsen and Rebecca Morris investigate the 2009 death of an Amish wife and mother found murdered in her own bed. At just 30 years old, with dark-blonde hair and freckles, Barbara Weaver was as pretty as the women depicted on the covers of her favorite "bonnet" stories - romance novels set in Amish America. Barbara had everything she'd ever wanted: five beautiful children, a home, her faith, and a husband named Eli. But while Barbara was happy to live as the Amish have for centuries - without modern conveniences, Eli was tempted by technology: cell phones, the Internet, and sexting. Online he called himself "Amish Stud" and found no shortage of "English" women looking for love and sex. Twice he left Barbara and their children, was shunned, begged for forgiveness, and had been welcomed back to the church. Barb Raber was raised Amish, but is now a Conservative Mennonite. She drove Eli to appointments in her car, and she gave him what he wanted when he wanted: a cell phone, a laptop, rides to his favorite fishing and hunting places, and, most importantly, sex. When Eli starts asking people to kill his wife for him, Barb offers to help. One night, just after Eli had hitched a ride with a group of men to go fishing in the hours before dawn, Barb Raber entered the Weaver house and shot Barbara Weaver in the chest at close range. It was only the third murder in hundreds of years of Amish life in America, and it fell to Edna Boyle, a young assistant prosecutor to seek justice for Barbara Weaver.

Download or read book A Sea Of Blue Blood Games Series Book 2 written by James Thomas and published by James Thomas. This book was released on 2022-01-01 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sadistic future. It finally happened. An unprecedented era has occurred. A small band of participants managed to escape the blood games. An accomplishment that the company doesn't take lightly. There's a new girl in town, and she loves to play games. Deadly games. With the new agenda of re-acquirement, the hunt begins...