Download or read book The Amber Spyglass written by Philip Pullman and published by Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2007 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lyra and Will find themselves at the center of a battle between the forces of the Authority and those gathered by Lyra's father, Lord Asriel.

Download or read book Specter of an Accident written by Wade Powers and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2009-07-23 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Specter of an Accident is set against the backdrop of Access Air flight 41 from Houston to Pittsburgh The main character is an emotionally distraught twirty-two-year-old Civil Servant named Alexander LaRae, a man whose life is an emotional wreck.Haunted by the memory of his recently-deceased wife,reality has left Alex to be both father and mother to histwo young daughters. Alex's jobas an air traffic controller does nothing toalleviate his anxiety level. At the workings of his high school friend, Matt Johnson,Alex takes a jaunt to his and Matt's old high school stomping ground becauseMatt has arrangedfor a little meeting between his friend and Jill Murray, who happens to be Matt's ex-wife.On the flight to the steel city, Alex meets up with Captain Douglas Rayborn, a pilot that is less than two years from retirement and Charlie O'brien, a good-natured jokester pilot who also exists as an emotional time bomb. Fate has them meeting again and the three men come across evidence that the accident of flight 41 was no accident at all.The double cross, that is instigated by a powerful drug lord, leads to murder and a colossal act of terrorism on U.S. soil.A fatal piece of the puzzle, however,ends up in Charlie's possession and the chase begins. Amidst a stolen F117 Nighthawk, a hijacked Boeing 767, and numerous attempts on the foursome's lives, Alex and Jill manage to find love. Or do they? You'll have to read the book to find out the unpredictable ending. Specter of an Accident is wall-to-wall excitement peppered with passion. The reader will be rewarded by the smart, witty, and thought-provoking plot.

Download or read book Specter in the Glass written by Keith R. Rees and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Specter in the Glass is the latest novel from fiction-mastermind, Keith R. Rees. Strange things are going on inside Sue Haslep's brand-new apartment. Objects are moved in her kitchen where she knew they weren't before. Is it her insomnia that's causing her to do these things as a sleepwalker? Or could it be something more other-wordly? Slowly she begins to piece the mysterious puzzle together when she is shocked to see ghostly messages written on her steamed bathroom mirror. She's terrified, but also fascinated with the visitations as she begins to converse with the specter via the mirror. She decides to enlist the help of her skeptical, but supportive best friend, Roshanda. They team up to try and piece together the wonder and mystery of the entity, all the while Sue is being pulled ever-closer to a horrifying revelation. As the messages become more chilling, so does the terrifying truth behind the ghost's presence. An old-fashioned ghost story of yesteryear, Specter in the Glass is a humorous, yet spine-tingling tale. Come and discover the secret behind the Specter in the Glass!

Download or read book The Specter in the Spectacles written by Kyt Dotson and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2003-08 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Come with Alden MacAlrey and discover that there's more to a new town than busy grown-ups and school bullies. While unlocking secret doors and exploring mysterious streets, Alden learns that faeries are real and can get him in real trouble. He finds himself thrust into a world where his new best friend might be hiding more than secrets, and a trip to the library turns into a wild chase. See magic at work when dragons appear, spells paralyze, and tulips turn to axes! Join Alden's quest to retrieve a deadly artifact, save his new friends, capture an evil wizard, and prove himself worthy of being called a Knight Investigator!

Download or read book Harry Houdini Mysteries The Houdini Specter written by Daniel Stashower and published by Titan Books (US, CA). This book was released on 2012-06-12 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Will Harry Houdini’s penchant for exposing the trickery of mediums get him into a deeper mystery than he can handle? Still struggling to make a name for himself in turn-of-the-century New York, Harry Houdini sees an opportunity for glory in exposing the tricks of the medium Lucius Craig. But to do so, he must work out how the medium managed to conjure a “spirit” while tied to a chair by Houdini himself—and how the apparition was able to stab an audience member to death and then disappear. The Houdini Specter is the third thrilling adventure in a Sherlock Holmes-inspired series starring the legendary magician.

Download or read book The Warren Commission Complete Edition written by President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy - U.S. Government and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-12 with total page 11362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Warren Commission (Complete Edition) presents a comprehensive investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, discussing various theories and evidence related to the tragic event. Written in a factual and informative style, the book delves into the historical context surrounding the assassination, providing readers with a detailed account of the investigation process and its conclusions. The inclusion of primary documents and testimonies adds depth to the narrative, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the history of political assassinations and conspiracy theories. The careful analysis of the events leading up to and following the assassination offers a unique perspective on this pivotal moment in American history. As a government publication authored by the President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy, the book reflects the official stance on the investigation, shedding light on the political and social climate of the time. The authoritative tone and thorough research highlight the importance of understanding the facts surrounding such a significant event to prevent misinformation and conspiracy theories from clouding the truth. I highly recommend The Warren Commission (Complete Edition) to readers seeking an in-depth exploration of the events surrounding President Kennedy's assassination. This book provides a balanced and detailed account that is essential for anyone interested in American history, politics, and conspiracy theories.

Download or read book Specter of the Past Star Wars Legends The Hand of Thrawn written by Timothy Zahn and published by Random House Worlds. This book was released on 2011-06-28 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hugo Award-winning author Timothy Zahn makes his triumphant return to the Star Wars(r) universe in this first of an epic new two-volume series in which the New Republic must face its most dangerous enemy yet--a dead Imperial warlord. The Empire stands at the brink of total collapse. But they have saved their most heinous plan for last. First a plot is hatched that could destroy the New Republic in a bloodbath of genocide and civil war. Then comes the shocking news that Grand Admiral Thrawn--the most cunning and ruthless warlord in history--has apparently returned from the dead to lead the Empire to a long-prophesied victory. Facing incredible odds, Han and Leia begin a desperate race against time to prevent the New Republic from unraveling in the face of two inexplicable threats--one from within and one from without. Meanwhile, Luke teams up with Mara Jade, using the Force to track down a mysterious pirate ship with a crew of clones. Yet, perhaps most dangerous of all, are those who lurk in the shadows, orchestrating a dark plan that will turn the New Republic and the Empire into their playthings. Features a bonus section following the novel that includes a primer on the Star Wars expanded universe, and over half a dozen excerpts from some of the most popular Star Wars books of the last thirty years!

Download or read book The Specter of the Absurd written by Donald A. Crosby and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2016-03-22 with total page 474 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is our century's most comprehensive and wise treatment of nihilism in all of its guises, comparing favorably with Rosen, Cavell, and indeed with Spengler. Crosby argues that our culture is genuinely haunted by nihilism expressing itself in the fideism of fundamentalism as well as in the debilitating alienation from all orientation. This results from a one-sided development of Western culture. Unlike most writers on this topic, Crosby acknowledges many sources colluding to frame the culture of nihilism, including "the death of God," the objectification of nature, the meaninglessness of suffering in a mechanical universe, the ephemerality of time in a world where value does not accumulate, the arbitrariness of historicized reason, the reduction of value to will, and the alienation of the Cartesian ego. These sources are reviewed in the first two parts of the book with the result that the phenomenon of nihilism becomes understandable. In its third and fourth parts, Crosby provides a critical analysis of the religious and philosophical forces leading to nihilism by discussing authors from the early modern period through Dostoyevsky, Sartre, Russell, and Derrida. He shows that these forces are skewed and impoverished and should not be allowed to determine our situation. The comprehensive attention to detail and the multi-perspectival interpretation demonstrates as well as asserts the richness of the culture that puts nihilism in its place. Part Five, finally, rephrases the criticism of the sources of nihilism in positive ways. Part Four in particular is a tour de force of philosophical argument. Its richness of nuance, plurality of views examined, and adroitness of critical interpretation provide cumulatively a powerful, non-nihilistic reading of the philosophic tradition. The force of the argument derives from its comprehensive, cumulative character. Crosby distinguishes and relates five areas of nihilism: political, moral, epistemological, cosmic, and existential. Throughout the book, he illustrates and examines these as they are expressed in literature and art, in daily life and practical affairs, and in philosophy. The book is richly erudite in its marshalling of consciousness from so many domains.

Download or read book Betrothed to a specter written by Neda Gial and published by Neda Gial. This book was released on with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A betrayal can bring about a curse, which would plague many generations of the descendants of the one who comitted it... However, the willingness to self-sacrifice and love can atone for the sins and bring back to life the most hardened soul. Follow Snezhana on her adventure through the world of the cursed.

Download or read book Curse of the Specter Queen Volume 1 written by Jenny Elder Moke and published by Disney Electronic Content. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A female Indiana Jones meets Tomb Raider when Samantha Knox receives a mysterious field diary and finds herself thrust into a treacherous plot. After stealing a car and jumping on a train, chased by a group dangerous pursuers, Sam finds out what’s so special about this book: it contains a cipher that leads to a cursed jade statue that could put an end to all mankind.

Download or read book The Contract Between a Specter and a Servant Vol 2 light novel written by Michiru Fushino and published by Yen Press LLC. This book was released on 2024-07-23 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new lease on life and a chance for revenge... Masamichi almost died in a hit-and-run, only to be rescued by a mysterious and handsome specter, Shino, who lives alongside humans. He offered to save Masamichi... with the condition that the young man become his food! Two months later, they’re bound by a strange contract and living together in Shino’s antique shop—a place that sells merchandise possessed by spirits. Just as Masamichi starts to feel comfortable with this situation, a writer drops in hoping to use the store as material for an article. However, digging deeper will surely unearth more trouble than she expects to find.

Download or read book Haunted Door County written by Gayle Soucek and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2012-07-31 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the history of this Wisconsin county known for shipwrecks—and spirits . . . photos included! Because Door County received its name from “Death’s Door,” the perilous strait with more freshwater shipwrecks than anywhere else in the world, it should be no surprise that the idyllic county has plenty of ghostly history. In the company of storyteller Gayle Soucek, meet lighthouse keepers whose sense of duty extends beyond the grave. Catch a glimpse of the phantom ship Le Griffon, never seen for more than a moment since it sailed through a crack in the ice in 1679. And it is not just the waters of Door County that carry the freight of haunted tales—Country Road T has its share of spooks, bizarre beasts have caused disturbances in the woods, and there are whispered rumors that infamous gangster Al Capone added to the county's stock of ghosts through a handful of brutal murders, including an ex-girlfriend and two unacknowledged children . . .

Download or read book The Specter From the Magician s Museum written by John Bellairs and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004-08-03 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on John Bellairs' mystery-adventure series, this thrilling story will keep you on the edge of your seat! John Bellairs, the name in Gothic mysteries for middle graders, wrote terrifying tales full of adventure, attitude, and alarm. For years, young readers have crept, crawled, and gone bump in the night with the unlikely heroes of these Gothic novels: Lewis Barnavelt, Johnny Dixon, and Anthony Monday. And this installment by Brad Strickland is no exception! After Rose Rita Pottinger cuts her finger on an enchanted Egyptian scroll, Lewis must work together with his neighbor Florence and sorcerous uncle Jonathan to rescue Rose Rita from the tomb in which she's imprisoned.

Download or read book Anakim of the Sun Specter of a Messiah written by Dan Gonzalez and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-01-27 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anakim of the Sun: Specter of a Messiah is the sequel to Anakim of the Sun: Being Human and picks up where the previous novel left off. Fr. Antonio Rivera, the vampire priest, finds himself with a tag-along boy who views him as a cure. Meanwhile, other vampires and werewolves view the priest as a messiah sent to cure them of their disease. Being attacked by hunters and Anakims alike, the priest finds himself in a lost between his responsibilities as a priest, a hunter, and as the caregiver of Justo Roldan.

Download or read book Shadowborn written by David Dalglish and published by Orbit. This book was released on 2017-11-07 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The epic conclusion to USA Today bestseller David Dalglish's Seraphim Series. What started as a small rebellion has grown to all-out war, with the four minor islands uniting under the call for independence. But Kael Skyborn no longer trusts the mysterious leader of their rebellion, nor his disciples. Neither side seems willing to reveal the truth of the elemental prisms the Seraphim wield in battle, or the blood that keeps the islands from crashing down to the ocean below. Bree Skyborn is the Phoenix of Weshern and the face of the rebellion. But when Kael is captured and brought to Center for execution, Bree no longer cares about the war or the call for independence. All that matters is rescuing her brother and putting a stop to the violence for once and for all. Both sides hold secrets that could be their undoing.

Download or read book The Mind s Door written by Cassandra Morphy and published by Crowbarland Books. This book was released on 2021-03-01 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maya San Lucas had been lost in her dreamworld for the better part of five years. Desparia was just a fantasy world for her to explore during stretches of boredom at school and at home. Going to that world let her have adventures, exploring secret locations, and searching through towns and cities for loot to come away with. The life of a thief was so much more exciting than high school, especially with no friends to speak of. When she met the three women outside the tavern, everything changed. While she never seemed to have much control over her daydreamed world, her skills had always been there to help her through it. But as they gradually faded, Maya was forced to tag along with the group as they stormed the fortified home of the emperor. Their plan was to kill him, but Maya just wanted to make it out of there alive. Perhaps with a few items of worth along the way. After all, what was the point in breaking into a place without coming away with some loot? It all started so innocently, when Maya had first started going to Desparia. All she wanted out of life was not to be lost and alone as she started out in middle school. But when her father died unexpectedly, and her friends abandoned and ostracized her, the only way that she could turn was inward. Inward to the world just on the other side of her mind.

Download or read book The Rift written by DeAnte BuckmanHarris and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2019-10-07 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After being sentenced for his crimes of murder for his own desires, the young Archlight named Orion was banished to a plain in between worlds known as the Void; a world in which the nothingness is everything. From here, he plots his escape from his prison in an attempt to find his true love who waits for him in his home, The Ascended Plain. All hope seemed lost when Orion could not find a way back until a mysterious young girl was found floating in the Void, unconscious. Could she be the key to the freedom he so desperately craves? Or could she be the key to his undoing and eternal torment in a world between worlds? Only time will tell what will become of Orion... but in the Void, there is no time.