Download or read book Nightshade City written by Hilary Wagner and published by Holiday House. This book was released on 2012-05-08 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deep beneath a modern metropolis lies the Catacombs, a kingdom of remarkable rats of superior intellect . . . Juniper and his maverick band of rebel rats have been plotting ever since the Bloody Coup turned the Catacombs, a once-peaceful democracy, into a brutal dictatorship ruled by decadent High Minister Killdeer and his vicious henchman, Billycan, a former lab rat with a fondness for butchery. When three young orphan rats—brothers Vincent and Victor and a clever female named Clover—flee the Catacombs in mortal peril and join forces with the rebels, it proves to be the spark that ignites the long-awaited battle to overthrow their oppressors and create a new city: Nightshade City. This digital edition now includes the first chapter of The White Assassin, the second book in the Nightshade Chronicles.

Download or read book Last Call at the Nightshade Lounge written by Paul Krueger and published by Quirk Books. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This “snarky, diverse” urban fantasy featuring a kick-ass heroine and 14 cocktail recipes will be “an absolute blast” for fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (Nerdist). Booze is magic, demons are real—and millennial Bailey Chen joins a band of monster-fighting Chicago bartenders instead of finding a “real” post-college job. Bailey Chen is fresh out of college with all the usual new-adult demons: no cash, no job offers, and an awkward relationship with Zane, the old friend she kinda-sorta hooked up with during high school. But when Zane introduces Bailey to his monster-fighting bartender friends, her demons become a lot more literal. It turns out that evil creatures stalk the city streets after hours, and they can be hunted only with the help of magically mixed cocktails: vodka grants super-strength, whiskey offers the power of telekinesis, and rum lets its drinker fire blasts of elemental energy. But will all these powers be enough for Bailey to halt a mysterious rash of gruesome deaths? And what will she do when the safety of a “real world” job beckons? This sharp and funny urban fantasy is perfect for fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World, and grown-up readers of Harry Potter. Includes 14 recipes from a book of ancient cocktail lore.

Download or read book Sequels written by Janet G. Husband and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 2009-07-30 with total page 793 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to series fiction lists popular series, identifies novels by character, and offers guidance on the order in which to read unnumbered series.

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Download or read book Darkness Awakened Reimagined written by Stephanie Rowe and published by Authenticity Playground Publishing. This book was released on 2020-11-03 with total page 453 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this highly anticipated remake of the first book in the RITA® Award-winning Order of the Blade series, this stunningly sexy, action-packed paranormal romance between forced mates reveals the power of true love against the darkest evil, by New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Rowe. ★★★★★ "Outstanding characters, a fantastic storyline, with heat levels that over the top. The author pulled off a book that had me hypnotized. "~Haunted One (Five-star Amazon Review) Ajax Steele has fought against evil for centuries, a brutal life that commanded the ultimate sacrifice. When a dangerous enemy resurfaces, Ajax must sever ties with his team and go deep to stop him. His only chance? Team up with the alluringly sexy woman destined to kill him the moment they fall in love. Cursed with a rare magic, Madison Locke has spent her life on the run from assassins, living in the shadows to conceal a terrible secret. But when her sister is kidnapped by a merciless hunter, Madison must emerge from hiding to save her. To succeed, she must recruit the help of a dangerously tempting warrior who awakens a burning hunger inside her that threatens them both. A silken caress. A steaming kiss. Can the two fated enemies survive their deadly mate bond and save those they love? Author's Note: Perfect for brand-new readers to the series and avid fans, Darkness Awakened: Reimagined tells the story of Darkness Awakened in an entirely new way. ★★★★★ "Fast-paced, with heat and action - I couldn’t put it down and stayed up all night to finish it." ~DoctorDonnaSong ★★★★★ "I couldn’t put it down and stayed up all night to finish it. Well done, Stephanie! I can’t wait for the next one!" ~Christine (Five-star Goodreads Review) ★★★★★ "Wow! I was drawn in completely and can’t wait to see where she takes these characters next! Couldn’t put it down!" ~Laura (Five-star Goodreads Review) ★★★★★ "I absolutely loved this book!...If you are a fan of this series or even if this is your first one, you will not be disappointed…I could not put it down and suffered several sleep deprived days after reading well into the night. If you are looking for a steamy, paranormal romance with lots of action ....this is the book for you!" Amanda (Five-star Goodreads Review) ★★★★★ "Loved every minute of it…I think I liked this one better than the original one and that's saying a lot since the original series is a must have for me." Anna (Five-star Goodreads Review) ★★★★★ "I haven’t read any of the Order of the Blade books in the past but I loved this one!" ~Katherine (Five-star Goodreads Review) ★★★★★ "This is a brilliant story." Myrna (Five-star Goodreads Review) ABOUT THE AUTHOR: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Stephanie Rowe is the author of more than 50 novels. She is a RITA® Award Winner for Best Paranormal Romance, as well as a five-time nominee. She is also a 2021 Vivian® Award nominee. For more information on Stephanie and her books, visit www.stephanierowe.com.

Download or read book The Rescue written by Suzanne Robinson and published by Bantam. This book was released on 2011-08-24 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He was the last man she'd ever expect to come to... From the bestselling author of The Engagement comes a deliciously entertaining tale of a refined lady and a reformed thief drawn into a whirlwind of danger and desire.... A lady who knows too much... There's nothing like witnessing a murder to shake up one's life. That's what Miss Primrose Victoria Dane discovers when she accidentally stumbles upon the scene of a deadly crime. Suddenly the well-bred spinster is on the run, hiding from a killer in the most notorious back alleys of east London--and finding to her surprise that she is more than up for the adventure...until she gets caught by a ruthless stranger with a wicked smile.... A rogue with a lot to learn... Black-clad, black-haired, black-hearted Nightshade. Once he was a master thief who ruled the London netherworld, executing daring daylight robberies, slipping into glittering ballrooms to relieve the ton of its jewels. Yet now Nightshade has gone respectable...and only a favor to a friend has brought him back to his old haunts--and his old ways. Tracking down a lost spinster seems an easy task. But Nightshade isn't prepared for the irresistible innocence of Miss Primrose Dane, a beautiful waif with a spirit that could win his heart--and a secret that could get him killed.

Download or read book Of Sex and Faerie further essays on Genre Fiction written by John Lennard and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taking up where Of Modern Dragons (2007) left off, these essays continue Lennard's investigation of the praxis of serial reading and the best genre fiction of recent decades, including work by Bill James, Walter Mosley, Lois Mcmaster Bujold, and Ursula K. Le Guin. There are groundbreaking studies of contemporary paranormal romance, and of Hornblower's transition to space, while the final essay deals with the phenomenon and explosive growth of fanfiction, and with the increasingly empowered status of the reader in a digital world. There is an extensive bibliography of genre and critical work, with eight illustrations. John Lennard is Director of Studies at Hughes Hall, Cambridge and has also taught for the Universities of London, Notre Dame, and for the Open University, and was Professor of British & American Literature at the University of the West Indies-Mona, 2004-09. Of Modern Dragons and other essays on genre fiction (2007), is also available from Lulu.

Download or read book Nightshade Tavern written by Laurell K. Hamilton and published by GuildAmerica Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 850 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Reading Laurell K Hamilton written by Candace R. Benefiel and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2011-07-06 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This exploration of author Laurell K. Hamilton's work examines the many novels of her series and shows how her writing has been a major influence on contemporary visions of the vampire—an ideal reference text for book club leaders. Long before Twilight achieved epic levels of popularity, Laurell K. Hamilton was reshaping the image of the vampire with her own take on the vampire mythos in her Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter fantasy novel series. While Hamilton's work draws on traditional vampire and fairy lore, her interpretation of these subjects brought new dimensions to the genres, influencing the direction of urban fantasy over the past two decades. Reading Laurell K. Hamilton focuses upon Hamilton's two bestselling series, the Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series and the Merry Gentry series. The volume is intended as a resource for leaders of book clubs or discussion groups, containing chapters that examine Hamilton's role in the current vampire literature craze, the themes and characters in her work, and responses to Hamilton on the Internet. The book also provides a brief overview of Hamilton's life.

Download or read book Obsidian Butterfly written by Laurell K. Hamilton and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002-09-24 with total page 788 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 New York Times bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton offers a sexy, suspenseful novel of human—and inhuman—passions, as vampire hunter Anita Blake must repay a favor to a man almost as dangerous as the ancient evil she's about to face... Edward is a hit man, specializing in monsters, vampires, shapeshifters, anything and everything. There are people like Anita who do it legal, but Edward doesn't sweat the legalities, or, hell, the ethics. He's an equal opportunity killer. Anita may be one of the few friends that Edward has, but it’s like being friends with a tame leopard. It may curl up on the foot of your bed and let you pet its head, but it can still eat your throat out... EXCLUSIVE TO THIS EDITION ONLY: A PREVIEW OF THE LATEST ANITA BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER NOVEL, CRIMSON DEATH

Download or read book Lady Hellfire written by Suzanne Robinson and published by Fanfare. This book was released on 2011-03-23 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this passionate love story, a beauty from the American frontier confronts a devilishly attractive nobleman. “An author with star quality . . . spectacularly talented.”—Romantic Times After she braved the perils of the wild frontier, there wasn’t a man alive that Kate couldn’t handle—or so the reckless spitfire thought—until she found herself on British soil and in the presence of the devilishly disturbing Marquess of Richfield. Dangerously attractive, mysteriously tormented, he ignored her, disarmed her, enticed her. But Alexis had too many women in his life, and Kate vowed she’d never be just one more. . . . To Lord Alexis de Granville, women were for solace, to be used as they had always used him. Yet the lovely Katherine Grey refused to play the game. One moment she scandalized him with her brash American manners, the next she seduced him with her lush lips and flame-colored hair. Worst of all, the tempestuous wench touched his faithless heart. Now, in a castle beset by treachery, Alexis will do anything, fight anyone, to make her want him as much as he needs her. . . .

Download or read book Club Vampyre written by Laurell K. Hamilton and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 727 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I'm Anita Blake, expert on creatures of the night. Vampires call me the Executioner. What I call them isn't repeatable.

Download or read book The Hugh Corbett Omnibus written by Paul Doherty and published by Headline. This book was released on 2012-10-30 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delve into the world of medieval sleuth Hugh Corbett in the first three mysteries featuring the intrepid detective, from acclaimed historical author Paul Doherty. Includes Satan in St Mary's, Crown in Darkness and Spy in Chancery. Perfect for fans of Ellis Peters, Susanna Gregory, Michael Jecks and Robin Hobb. Satan in St Mary's: 1284: Edward I is battling a traitorous movement founded by the late Simon de Montfort, the rebel who lost his life at the Battle of Evesham in 1258. The Pentangle, the movement's underground society whose members are known to practice the black arts, is thought to be behind the apparent suicide of Lawrence Duket, one of the King's loyal subjects. The King, deeply suspicious of the affair, orders his wily Chancellor, Burnell, to look into the matter. Burnell chooses a sharp and clever clerk from the Court of King's Bench, Hugh Corbett, to conduct the investigation. Corbett - together with his manservant, Ranulf - is swiftly drawn into the tangled politics and dark and dangerous underworld of medieval London. Crown in Darkness: 1286: on a storm-ridden night, King Alexander III of Scotland is riding across the Firth of Forth to meet his beautiful French bride Yolande. He never reaches his final destination as his horse mysteriously slips, sending them both crashing to their death on the rocks. The Scottish throne is left vacant of any real heir and immediately the great European princes and the powerful nobles of Alexander's kingdom start fighting for the glittering prize. The Chancellor of England, Burnell, ever mindful of the interest his king, Edward I, has in Scotland, sends his faithful clerk, Hugh Corbett, to report on the chaotic situation at the Scottish court. Concerned that a connection exists between the king's death and those now desirous of taking the Scottish throne, Corbett is drawn into a maelstrom of intrigue, conspiracy and danger. Spy in Chancery: Edward I of England and Philip IV of France are at war. Philip, by devious means, has managed to seize control of the English duchy of Aquitaine in France, and is now determined to crush Edward. King Edward suspects that his enemy is being aided by a spy in the English court and commissions his chancery clerk, Hugh Corbett, to trace and, if possible, destroy the traitor. Corbett's mission brings him into danger on both land and at sea, and takes him to Paris, and its dangerous underworld, and then to hostile Wales. Unwillingly he is drawn into the murky undercurrents of international politics in the last decade of the thirteenth century.

Download or read book Amber and Ashes written by Margaret Weis and published by Wizards of the Coast. This book was released on 2011-09-13 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book in the Dark Disciple series: With the War of Souls now over, Mina aids the seductive God of Death in his quest for power Standing at a tomb where she has buried her Dark Queen, warrior-woman Mina believes her life is at an end. Her belief is confirmed when she sees Chemosh, God of Death, come to claim her. But Chemosh does not want Mina’s death—he wants her faith. Mina is immediately attracted to the handsome and darkly charming god, who has ambitious plans to become the ruler of the Pantheon of Evil. She joins his cause and begins to entice followers to do the same—followers who are young, strong, and soon devoted to their god’s designs. Her commitment endears her to Chemosh, stirring up feelings he never thought he'd have for a mortal woman. Meanwhile, the brother of a monk of Majere falls victim to Mina’s seduction and becomes one of the vampiric followers of Chemosh. Appalled by the crimes his brother commits, the monk abandons his faith and pledges himself to the evil goddess of the sea, Zeboim, who has her own reasons for wanting to thwart the God of Death. Accompanied by a kender who can talk to the dead, the monk starts upon a dark path to try to find a way to stop Mina and her disciples.

Download or read book Narcissus in Chains written by Laurell K. Hamilton and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001-10-01 with total page 767 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In her tenth adventure, nothing can save vampire hunter Anita Blake from a twist of fate that draws her ever closer to the brink of humanity.

Download or read book Amber and Iron written by Margaret Weis and published by Wizards of the Coast. This book was released on 2011-09-13 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The thrilling second adventure in the Dark Disciple trilogy, from the international bestselling author and co-creator of the Dragonlance universe The world of Krynn is ever changing, and even the gods can be taken by surprise. And if that’s true of the gods, what chance can a mere mortal have? Caught up in forces none of them could hope to face alone, a small but determined band of adventurers come together in a desperate attempt to stop an invasion. Mina, as enigmatic as ever, escapes imprisonment to set off on a quest that will test even her considerable will. All the while, evil spreads across the land, gaining ground with each new day. With so much at stake—and with the very soul of Krynn on the line—champions must be found even in the darkest places.

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