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Book The Manticore s Secret

Download or read book The Manticore s Secret written by Samit Basu and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Manticore s Secret

    Book Details:
  • Author : Samit Basu
  • Publisher : Penguin UK
  • Release : 2005-12-12
  • ISBN : 818475633X
  • Pages : 487 pages

Download or read book The Manticore s Secret written by Samit Basu and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2005-12-12 with total page 487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being a Hero isn’t easy—but it’s a lot easier than being a Dark Lord. Dark forces just aren’t what they used to be in the good old days. The Manticore’s Secret is the spellbinding sequel to The Simoqin Prophecies: Part One of the GameWorld Trilogy. Once again Samit Basu creates a mesmeric landscape bursting with weird and wonderful characters and a gripping narrative that’s complex, playful, sometimes sombre but always dazzlingly inventive. A mysterious Dark Lord and his grotesque army threaten all that is good on earth... or do they? The heroic immortals who vanquished his rakshas father long ago have returned to do battle with the forces of evil, which is good news... or is it? In the shadows a secret society of shapeshifters battles deadly mind-controlling foes who threaten history, humanity and the future of the planet. A beautiful, amoral rakshasi plots world domination while a strangely civilized barbarian fights to save the world. But the world is spinning out of control. Because the gods are back. And they want to play...

Book Manticore s Secret   Gameworld Trilogy 2

Download or read book Manticore s Secret Gameworld Trilogy 2 written by Samit Basu and published by Penguin Books India. This book was released on 2005-12 with total page 550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Being A Hero Isn T Easy But It S A Lot Easier Than Being A Dark Lord. Dark Forces Just Aren T What They Used To Be In The Good Old Days. The Manticore S Secret Is The Spellbinding Sequel To The Simoqin Prophecies: Part One Of The Gameworld Trilogy. Once Again Samit Basu Creates A Mesmeric Landscape Bursting With Weird And Wonderful Characters And A Gripping Narrative That S Complex, Playful, Sometimes Sombre But Always Dazzlingly Inventive. A Mysterious Dark Lord And His Grotesque Army Threaten All That Is Good On Earth& Or Do They? The Heroic Immortals Who Vanquished His Rakshas Father Long Ago Have Returned To Do Battle With The Forces Of Evil, Which Is Good News& Or Is It? In The Shadows A Secret Society Of Shapeshifters Battles Deadly Mind-Controlling Foes Who Threaten History, Humanity And The Future Of The Planet. A Beautiful, Amoral Rakshasi Plots World Domination While A Strangely Civilized Barbarian Fights To Save The World. But The World Is Spinning Out Of Control. Because The Gods Are Back. And They Want To Play&

Book The Manticore

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  • Author : Robertson Davies
  • Publisher : Penguin
  • Release : 2006-02-28
  • ISBN : 0525505512
  • Pages : 304 pages

Download or read book The Manticore written by Robertson Davies and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2006-02-28 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second book in Robertson Davies's acclaimed The Deptford Trilogy, with a new foreword by Kelly Link Hailed by the Washington Post Book World as "a modern classic," Robertson Davies’s acclaimed Deptford Trilogy is a glittering, fantastical, cunningly contrived series of novels, around which a mysterious death is woven. The Manticore—the second book in the series after Fifth Business—follows David Staunton, a man pleased with his success but haunted by his relationship with his larger-than-life father. As he seeks help through therapy, he encounters a wonderful cast of characters who help connect him to his past and the death of his father. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Book HEX Unite Complete Box Set 1 3

Download or read book HEX Unite Complete Box Set 1 3 written by Nicole Zoltack and published by Nicole Zoltack. This book was released on with total page 761 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Enjoy this complete urban fantasy series by USA Today bestselling author Nicole Zoltack where a grim reaper, a sandman, and their friends try to save the world. Donovan Darthe isn’t your typical grim reaper. He’s a paranormal executioner, charged with executing the worst of the worst evil paranormal creatures alongside his sandman partner Sommeil Martin. But when magic starts to fail, the entire world just might fall apart. Included in the boxed set is a never-before-published short story, A GRIM ENCOUNTER! KEYWORDS: mayhem of magic, grim reaper, sandman, oracle, monsters, werewolf, demons, urban fantasy, supernatural suspense, fairytale fantasy, fantasy romance, romantic fantasy, slow burn romance, supernatural powers, magic, come into powers, dark fantasy romance, clean fantasy, academy, young adult paranormal romance, young adult academy, paranormal romance, dark paranormal romance, war, urban fantasy, Free Royal, Raven Kennedy, Kelly St. Clare, Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti, C.N Crawford, Elise Kova, Robin D. Mahle, Elle Madison, D.K. Holmberg, Cordelia Castel, Kay L Moody, Alisha Klaphe

Book The Secular Wizard

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  • Author : Christopher Stasheff
  • Publisher : Stasheff Literary Enterprises
  • Release : 2013-12-26
  • ISBN : 0984862390
  • Pages : 429 pages

Download or read book The Secular Wizard written by Christopher Stasheff and published by Stasheff Literary Enterprises. This book was released on 2013-12-26 with total page 429 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In sunny Latruria, the wicked old king was dead, and the new king spurned the rule of Evil. But turmoil began to spread, even across the border, when the new king also resisted Good! In nearby Merovence, Lord Wizard Matt Mantrell donned a disguise and set off to investigate--never dreaming that Latruria's sinister prime minister was mobilizing his minions... "Minstrel" Matt sang his way south, dodging deadly enemies and music critics alike. He was teamed with a lovesick lad, menaced by a manticore, haunted by a ghost from Greece, and swept along in a flood of youngsters fleeing the provinces for the "glamor" of the city. But when they all washed up in the capital, harsh reality awaited them, not gold-paved streets. And even harsher reality awaited Matt. The Lord Wizard faced the ultimate test of magic--and he would need a lot of help to pass!

Book Dark Angel  The Eyes Only Dossier

Download or read book Dark Angel The Eyes Only Dossier written by D.A. Stern and published by Del Rey. This book was released on 2009-06-10 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A companion to the hit TV series • Seattle ca. A.D. 2020 A post-Pulse city crawling with cops on the take, crooks on the make, genetically engineered supersoldiers, and hundreds of thousands of plain folks just hanging on by a thread to the sputtering engine that was once the all-powerful American economy . . . November 12, 2021: My name is Logan Cale—though whoever finds this material will undoubtedly know me better as Eyes Only. In the years after the Pulse struck, greed, corruption, and cruelty exploded on a scale I never before imagined possible. Something had to be done. I began working as an investigative journalist to expose the truth, but the truth brought a lot of enemies out of the woodwork. So I went undercover, and EYES ONLY was born. For years, with the help of a lot of good people, we’ve uncovered many wrongs and made them right. No matter what the dangers, this work needs to survive, and continue . . . especially some of the more explosive facts still need to be revealed. Facts concerning the Grand Coulee massacre, the secret government program known as The Phoenix Project, and the Conclave’s breeding program, to name but a few. Putting these documents together in one place poses a big risk—not just to the corrupt, but to the innocent as well. Yet the chance that these truths might remain unspoken is an even bigger risk. People may die, but the truth must live on.

Book Science Fiction Television Series  1990 2004

Download or read book Science Fiction Television Series 1990 2004 written by Frank Garcia and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2013-09-27 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a detailed examination of 58 science fiction television series produced between 1990 and 2004, from the popular The X-Files to the many worlds of Star Trek (The Next Generation onward), as well as Andromeda, Babylon 5, Firefly, Quantum Leap, Stargate Atlantis and SG-I, among others. A chapter on each series includes essential production information; a history of the series; critical commentary; and amusing, often provocative interviews with overall more than 150 of the creators, actors, writers and directors. The book also offers updates on each series' regular cast members, along with several photographs and a bibliography. Fully indexed.

Book A Critical Companion to James Cameron

Download or read book A Critical Companion to James Cameron written by Adam Barkman and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-10-26 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a comprehensive, academic and detailed study of the works of James Cameron, whose films include successful productions such as the first two Terminator films (1984-91), Aliens (1986), Titanic (1997), and Avatar (2009), but also lesser known films such as Piranha 2: The Spawning (1981), The Abyss (1989), and True Lies (1994), and a series of documentaries on the depths of the ocean or on the tomb of Christ. Cameronʼs major productions have an immense and enduring popularity throughout the globe and have attracted both public and critical attention. This volume investigates several distinct areas of Cameronʼs works and addresses the different approaches and topics invited by the multidimensionality of the subject itself: the philosophical, the artistic, the socio-cultural and the personal. The methodologies adopted by the contributors differ significantly from each other, thus offering the reader a variegated and compelling picture of Cameronʼs oeuvre. Contrary to the numerous volumes published in the past on the subject, each chapter offers specific case studies that have been previously ignored, or only partially mentioned, by other scholars.

Book The Saga of Victorious Rose

Download or read book The Saga of Victorious Rose written by Donald Cleveland and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-06-23 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Saga of Victorious Rose describes the experiences of a young woman who becomes stranded aboard a crippled spacecraft. What kept her alive and sane during the 50 years that followed?

Book The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows  1946 Present

Download or read book The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946 Present written by Tim Brooks and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2009-06-24 with total page 1858 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AMERICA’S #1 BESTSELLING TELEVISION BOOK WITH MORE THAN HALF A MILLION COPIES IN PRINT– NOW REVISED AND UPDATED! PROGRAMS FROM ALL SEVEN COMMERCIAL BROADCAST NETWORKS, MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED CABLE NETWORKS, PLUS ALL MAJOR SYNDICATED SHOWS! This is the must-have book for TV viewers in the new millennium–the entire history of primetime programs in one convenient volume. It’s a guide you’ll turn to again and again for information on every series ever telecast. There are entries for all the great shows, from evergreens like The Honeymooners, All in the Family, and Happy Days to modern classics like 24, The Office, and Desperate Housewives; all the gripping sci-fi series, from Captain Video and the new Battle Star Galactica to all versions of Star Trek; the popular serials, from Peyton Place and Dallas to Dawson’s Creek and Ugly Betty; the reality show phenomena American Idol, Survivor, and The Amazing Race; and the hits on cable, including The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Top Chef, The Sopranos, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Project Runway, and SpongeBob SquarePants. This comprehensive guide lists every program alphabetically and includes a complete broadcast history, cast, and engaging plot summary–along with exciting behind-the-scenes stories about the shows and the stars. MORE THAN 500 ALL-NEW LISTINGS from Heroes and Grey’s Anatomy to 30 Rock and Nip/Tuck UPDATES ON CONTINUING SHOWS such as CSI, Gilmore Girls, The Simpsons, and The Real World EXTENSIVE CABLE COVERAGE with more than 1,000 entries, including a description of the programming on each major cable network AND DON’T MISS the exclusive and updated “Ph.D. Trivia Quiz” of 200 questions that will challenge even the most ardent TV fan, plus a streamlined guide to TV-related websites for those who want to be constantly up-to-date SPECIAL FEATURES! • Annual program schedules at a glance for the past 61 years • Top-rated shows of each season • Emmy Award winners • Longest-running series • Spin-off series • Theme songs • A fascinating history of TV “This is the Guinness Book of World Records . . . the Encyclopedia Britannica of television!” –TV Guide

Book The Assassin s Destiny

Download or read book The Assassin s Destiny written by K L Jones and published by Kirsten Jones. This book was released on 2019-08-28 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are two facts in life. Birth and death. Everything else is just chance. Or is it destiny? As Mistral enters the second year of her apprenticeship to master Sight she begins to question whether it is what she truly wants. All that holds her to an unwanted future is the presence of her Mage, but when figures from his dark and violent past draw him away Mistral quickly becomes uncontrollable.

Book Crime Fighting Heroes of Television

Download or read book Crime Fighting Heroes of Television written by Vincent Terrace and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-10-02 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Superheroes and characters who fight crime by extraordinary means have populated the television airwaves from the beginning. This broad-ranging reference contains a trove of information on shows featuring such characters as Superman and Black Scorpion to programs like The A-Team and Knight Rider. Regular police and detective shows have been excluded. Alphabetical entries on 125 network, cable and syndicated series broadcast from 1949 to 2001, plus 26 pilot films, deliver information about story premises, characters, and myriad elements that add flavor and interest to the shows, as well as cast listings and broadcast data. A handy index of performers is included as well as appendices listing the crime fighting superheroes and machines that appear in the programs.

Book The Wizard s War

Download or read book The Wizard s War written by Eric Luper and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2017-01-31 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this thrilling adventure, two friends are sucked into a fantasy novel where they must battle elves, trolls, and a dragon before they can escape. Cleo and Evan have a secret. A collection of books so dangerous they are locked up tight. A friend has vanished inside the pages of one of them. It’s up to them to find the key that will set her free. A MAGICAL KINGDOM AT WAR! The quest is clear. To save the kingdom, Cleo and Evan must battle clever elves, horrible trolls, and the mighty Golden Dragon. Magic will help them win the war—and find the right key. But it will take more than swords and spells to survive this epic fantasy! Praise for Key Hunters “Luper’s delectable humor is appropriate for the intended age group, and the plot will keep readers’ attention to the end . . . [t]his is a satisfying read for beginning independent readers.” —School Library Journal

Book Court of Crown and Compass Complete Series Box Set

Download or read book Court of Crown and Compass Complete Series Box Set written by E. Hall and published by Ellie Hall. This book was released on with total page 1020 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four-book fae fantasy romance following four sisters as they learn the truth of who they are and work together to save the realms from the Shadow Army. ★Contains THREE BONUS SCENES!★ Four sisters to find. One compass to bind. Four crowns to take. One curse to break. Demons shadow thieve, while the fae court grieve. Before twelve moons turn, else the realm will burn. ★Fae of the North: When Kiki discovers a secret about her past, she’s thrown into another realm that’s nothing like her life as a demon slayer in NYC. While seeking counsel to understand why she has wings, she meets a guy who looks like a Viking and looks at her in a way that makes her fluttery inside. ★Fae of the West: By night, Val hunts demons. By day, she conceals her fae wings and magic, spying on the king. Until she’s caught and forced into an arena fight to the death. But she won’t back down if only to spite the prince who she hates almost more than the king. ★Fae of the South: When Lea and Torren discover they’re locked up together, their alleged crimes are the least of their problems. A crew of misfits releasing demons all over the city try to recruit Lea as the face of disorder. ★Fae of the East: Elsie’s childhood sweetheart turned out to be the crowned scourge of Alvheim. When she has the opportunity to enter the annual Thunder Tournament, she impresses the king with her archery skills, drawing his attention—and she’s not sorry. But he will be. It’s romantic fantasy perfect for fans of The Cruel Prince, from the Folk of the Air series, by Holly Black as well as K.M. Shea’s magical worlds and is chock full of mystery, danger, and sizzling kisses. Get your copy and start reading now!

Book Fae of the West

    Book Details:
  • Author : E. Hall
  • Publisher : E. Hall
  • Release : 2021-03-25
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 249 pages

Download or read book Fae of the West written by E. Hall and published by E. Hall. This book was released on 2021-03-25 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four crowns to take. One curse to break. By night, Val hunts demons. By day, she conceals her fae wings and magic, spying on the king. Until she’s caught and forced into an arena fight to the death. But she won’t back down if only to spite the prince who she hates almost more than the king. Callen has had enough of the king’s glamoured world and the lie he’s been living. When he’s forced into a battle with the fiercest and most beautiful fae that he loves to hate, he can’t back out because he has a secret. When strangers show up in the Westland’s harbor, they’re heralded with a royal welcome. One of them claims to be the rightful ruler and another says that she’s Val’s sister. It’s not clear who is deceiving who. With a grim mage on their tail and an army that’s soon to march on the realm, Val and Callen have to put aside their mutual hatred and work together. Can these enemies call a truce for peace...and maybe something more? This is book 2 of 4 in the Court of Crown and Compass series. It’s romantic fantasy perfect for fans of The Cruel Prince, from the Folk of the Air series, by Holly Black as well as K.F. Breene’s Demon Days, Vampire Nights world and is chock full of mystery, danger, and sizzling kisses.

Book The Ashgate Encyclopedia of Literary and Cinematic Monsters

Download or read book The Ashgate Encyclopedia of Literary and Cinematic Monsters written by Jeffrey Andrew Weinstock and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From vampires and demons to ghosts and zombies, interest in monsters in literature, film, and popular culture has never been stronger. This concise Encyclopedia provides scholars and students with a comprehensive and authoritative A-Z of monsters throughout the ages. It is the first major reference book on monsters for the scholarly market. Over 200 entries written by experts in the field are accompanied by an overview introduction by the editor. Generic entries such as 'ghost' and 'vampire' are cross-listed with important specific manifestations of that monster. In addition to monsters appearing in English-language literature and film, the Encyclopedia also includes significant monsters in Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, African and Middle Eastern traditions. Alphabetically organized, the entries each feature suggestions for further reading. The Ashgate Encyclopedia of Literary and Cinematic Monsters is an invaluable resource for all students and scholars and an essential addition to library reference shelves.