Download or read book Vanquish of the Dragon Shroud written by Gregory E. Seller and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2015-12-11 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maxine Aronheart is the stunning wife of a handsome and successful Beverly Hills hedge fund manager. A celebratory evening on the company yacht Copious turns to horror as the yacht suddenly explodes and is engulfed in flames. Maxine is thrown overboard by her husband Logan, as Copious is rapidly sinking. He says to her, Youll forgive me! Then, he vanishes. Was he trying to save her or kill her? In a story taken from current headlines, a power struggle in China results in a battle for control of billions of dollars in hidden assets. The Shroud of the Red Dragon is a multibillion-dollar business enterprise that hides the personal wealth of families of the Red Nobility, leaders of the Chinese Communist Party. They have hidden their vast wealth from the Chinese people and from the world, but a purge of the old regime threatens to expose the secrecy of these illicit assets. The new leader in China sends his agents to repatriate, for his own purposes, the hidden assets of the former regime. The secrecy of the assets of the Shroud, and the struggle for control must be protected at all costs, even if it means death to all who learn of it. Logan, his family, and business associates are caught in the middle of this deadly battle for possession of the secret assets. He ends up fighting the new leaders murderous henchmen and, ultimately, his own government. His quest turns to a desperate struggle for survival, revenge, and redemption.
Download or read book Vanquish of the Dragon Shroud written by Seller and published by . This book was released on 2017-09-28 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maxine Aronheart is the stunning wife of a handsome and successful Beverly Hills hedge fund manager. A celebratory evening on the company yacht Copious turns to horror as the yacht suddenly explodes and is engulfed in flames. Maxine is thrown overboard by her husband Logan, as Copious is rapidly sinking. He says to her, "You'll forgive me!" Then, he vanishes. Was he trying to save her or kill her? In the quest to find her husband Logan, Maxine becomes the unwitting target of kidnappers and killers. Friends and business associates who try to help her discover they have become targets as well. Why? As Maxine seeks to learn more about Logan's mysterious clients and his business, her pursuers get dangerously close. In desperation, Maxine seeks the help of a shadowy and reclusive figure from her past. He tells her of "the red secret," and why all who learn of it will die. He offers Maxine one alternative to certain death, but will it work? "This novel is the financial-world equivalent of a John Grisham novel." - Elspeth Senz, Book Reviewer. "Reminiscent of Hitchcock Thrillers" - Five Star Rating by Pacific Book Review.
Download or read book To Vanquish the Dragon written by Pearl Benisch and published by Feldheim Publishers. This book was released on 1991 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The stirring memoir of the courage and strength of Beth Jacob students and the acts of kindness and heroism they performed even while caught between the jaws of the Nazi monster. In the ghettos and in the concentration camps, the fire of Torah and faith burned strong and clear in the hearts of these young martyrs and survivors.
Download or read book Vanquish of the Dragon Shroud written by Seller and published by . This book was released on 2017-09-28 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maxine Aronheart is the stunning wife of a handsome and successful Beverly Hills hedge fund manager. A celebratory evening on the company yacht Copious turns to horror as the yacht suddenly explodes and is engulfed in flames. Maxine is thrown overboard by her husband Logan, as Copious is rapidly sinking. He says to her, "You'll forgive me!" Then, he vanishes. Was he trying to save her or kill her? In the quest to find her husband Logan, Maxine becomes the unwitting target of kidnappers and killers. Friends and business associates who try to help her discover they have become targets as well. Why? As Maxine seeks to learn more about Logan's mysterious clients and his business, her pursuers get dangerously close. In desperation, Maxine seeks the help of a shadowy and reclusive figure from her past. He tells her of "the red secret," and why all who learn of it will die. He offers Maxine one alternative to certain death, but will it work? "This novel is the financial-world equivalent of a John Grisham novel." - Elspeth Senz, Book Reviewer. "Reminiscent of Hitchcock Thrillers" - Five Star Rating by Pacific Book Review.
Download or read book The Dragon King Collection written by Stephen Lawhead and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2014-07-15 with total page 1138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bestselling author Stephen R. Lawhead's Dragon King Trilogy--now available in one volume. In the Hall of the Dragon King Carrying a sealed message from the war-hero Dragon King to the queen, Quentin and his outlaw companion, Theido, plunge headlong into a fantastic odyssey and mystic quest. In his valiant efforts to save the kingdom and fulfill his unique destiny, he will cross strange and wondrous lands filled withbrave knights, beautiful maidens, a mysterious hermit, and a deadly, giant serpent. The Warlords of Nin It has been ten years since Quentin helped the Dragon King battle the monstrous sorcerer Nimrood. Since then, there has been peace in the land of Mensandor. But everything changes when an urgent message summons Quentin to the dying king. The brightening Wolf Star is an omen of impending evil that might just herald the beginning of the end of mankind. The Sword and the Flame The Dragon King who now rules the land of Mensandor is none other than Quentin, whose courage and heroism have slowly transformed him from an orphaned servant into a war hero, respected leader, and a fierce man of faith. Shattered by the death of a dear and trusted friend, the abduction of his beloved son, and the loss of his enchanted sword, Quentin finds his faith tested like never before.
Download or read book In the Hall of the Dragon written by Stephen R. Lawhead and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 1996-12 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dying knight's urgent plea propels a disenchanted young acolyte into a deadly mission. On the shoulders of the unsuspecting Quentin rests the course of a kingdom; and ahead of him, a quest that will lead him out of the darkness of the old gods . . . and into undreamed-of spheres of conflict, magic, and light.
Download or read book Dragon Hunters written by Marc Turner and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2016-02-09 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dragon Hunters, the sequel to Marc Turner's When the Heavens Fall features gritty characters, deadly magic, and meddlesome gods Once a year on Dragon Day the fabled Dragon Gate is raised to let a sea dragon pass from the Southern Wastes into the Sabian Sea. There, it will be hunted by the Storm Lords, a fellowship of powerful water-mages who rule an empire called the Storm Isles. Alas, this year someone forgot to tell the dragon which is the hunter and which the hunted. Emira Imerle Polivar is coming to the end of her tenure as leader of the Storm Lords. She has no intention of standing down graciously. She instructs an order of priests called the Chameleons to infiltrate a citadel housing the mechanism that controls the Dragon Gate to prevent the gate from being lowered after it has been raised on Dragon Day. Imerle hopes the dozens of dragons thus unleashed on the Sabian Sea will eliminate her rivals while she launches an attack on the Storm Lord capital, Olaire, to secure her grip on power. But Imerle is not the only one intent on destroying the Storm Lord dynasty. As the Storm Lords assemble in Olaire in answer to a mysterious summons, they become the targets of assassins working for an unknown enemy. When Imerle initiates her coup, that enemy makes use of the chaos created to show its hand.
Download or read book The Last Dragon written by Mark Victor P. Salangsang and published by Mark Victor Salangsang. This book was released on 2023-07-13 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Tale of Hope and Courage in Ancient Japan
Download or read book A Prisoner s Welcome written by Shane Moore and published by Vantage Press, Inc. This book was released on 2006-12 with total page 572 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The people of Beykla are attacked by dwarves (dwarfs), frozen by a giant white dragon, and paralyzed by magical rings. In a story that weaves fantasy with revelations about love, loss, and freedom, young Lance learns to cope with and heal from the travesties and triumphs he experiences as he seeks to bring renewal to the people of Terrigan.
Download or read book Haunted Mountain written by Peter Thomas Crowell and published by Peter Crowell. This book was released on 2006-11 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a land of mythical creatures, Byron Thorn, a satyr, is sent to invite the dwarf king to re-establish the dwarf people in their forgotten ancestral home.
Download or read book Athene Noctua An Adult Compendium of Truth and Fairytales written by Rasa Kuhne and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-12-12 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Athene Noctua is a fantastical compilation of Short Stories, Poetry and Plays. Each piece of work is designed to make people think, question, debate, laugh and escape. Fairy tales can be for adults and they shouldn't always have a happy ending.
Download or read book Dark Vanity written by Gregory Seller and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-15 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reid Garrett is one of Hollywood's biggest stars. He's also a serial blackmailer, extortionist, and murderer. His good looks, charm and personality mask his sociopathic obsession to prey on Hollywood celebrities and other "A-listers." Cameron Haines, a top talent agent with a dark secret is Reid's agent. He's also one of his victims. Cameron hires former CIA agent Alton Price to end Reid's extortion, and protect his secret. Alton has a reputation for making celebrity problems "go away" quietly and discreetly. He can hide your sins and avenge your enemies. That's why he's the best "fixer" in Hollywood. Cameron's problem is an otherwise easy assignment for Alton, until he discovers that Reid is not acting alone. He has a secret network of powerful accomplices, making Reid more formidable than he thought. Alton's "easy fix" assignment becomes deadly, and his ultimate plan to stop Reid and his collaborators unfolds as a true Hollywood thriller.
Download or read book The Chronicles of Faerwyn written by Nicholas Wells and published by Ten Wells Books. This book was released on with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the depths of a realm where magic dances among ancient trees and mystical creatures roam, a tale of destiny and courage unfolds. It is a story that will whisk you away on a breathtaking adventure, where heroes are forged in the crucible of danger and bonds are woven through the threads of fate. Welcome to a world where the sun-kissed meadows hold secrets older than time, where whispers of enchantment carry on the breeze, and where legends lie waiting to be awakened. Step into the realm of Faerwyn, where every shadow hides a mystery and every glimmer holds the promise of extraordinary magic. In this captivating land, we meet a group of young heroes, each possessing a unique gift and a fiery determination to protect their cherished home. Aric, with his mane of fiery red hair, holds the power of flames within his fingertips. Evander, with his emerald eyes gleaming mischievously, wields a bow that never misses its mark. Astrid, her silver-blonde locks glistening in the sun, whispers incantations that breathe life into ancient spells. Cedric, the inquisitive scholar, deciphers the intricate language of magic. And Elowen, her eyes a tapestry of hidden galaxies, weaves illusions that blur the line between reality and fantasy. Unbeknownst to them, their lives are about to intertwine in a way that will forever change the course of their destinies. For within the heart of Faerwyn, a stolen artifact threatens to disrupt the delicate balance between light and darkness. The Wynstone, a symbol of harmony, has been seized by unknown forces, casting a shadow of uncertainty upon the land. But hope glimmers amidst the encroaching shadows. The Council of Elders, wise guardians of ancient knowledge, has called upon these young heroes, their lineage entwined with the very fabric of Faerwyn, to embark on a perilous quest. Guided by the majestic and venerable Zephyr the Wise, a centaur of unparalleled wisdom, they must navigate treacherous paths, face formidable foes, and unlock the secrets of the Enchanted Forest to reclaim the stolen artifact. It is a journey of self-discovery, where friendships are tested and bonds are forged in the crucible of adversity. Together, they will learn the true extent of their powers, the depth of their courage, and the unbreakable strength that lies within their unity. Dear reader, prepare to be transported to a realm where magic thrives, where heroes rise, and where the line between reality and fantasy blurs. Join Aric, Evander, Astrid, Cedric, and Elowen on a quest that will ignite your imagination, tug at your heartstrings, and leave you yearning for more. The tale of Faerwyn awaits, and the echoes of its magic beckon you to become part of its timeless legacy.
Download or read book How to Kill a Dragon written by Calvert Watkins and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1995 with total page 630 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In How to Kill a Dragon Calvert Watkins follows the continuum of poetic formulae in Indo-European languages, from Old Hittite to medieval Irish. He uses the comparative method to reconstruct traditional poetic formulae of considerable complexity that stretch as far back as the original common language. Thus, Watkins reveals the antiquity and tenacity of the Indo-European poetic tradition. Watkins begins this study with an introduction to the field of comparative Indo-European poetics; he explores the Saussurian notions of synchrony and diachrony, and locates the various Indo-European traditions and ideologies of the spoken word. Further, his overview presents case studies on the forms of verbal art, with selected texts drawn from Indic, Iranian, Greek, Latin, Hittite, Armenian, Celtic, and Germanic languages. In the remainder of the book, Watkins examines in detail the structure of the dragon/serpent-slaying myths, which recur in various guises throughout the Indo-European poetic tradition. He finds the "signature" formula for the myth--the divine hero who slays the serpent or overcomes adversaries--occurs in the same linguistic form in a wide range of sources and over millennia, including Old and Middle Iranian holy books, Greek epic, Celtic and Germanic sagas, down to Armenian oral folk epic of the last century. Watkins argues that this formula is the vehicle for the central theme of a proto-text, and a central part of the symbolic culture of speakers of the Proto-Indo-European language: the relation of humans to their universe, the values and expectations of their society. Therefore, he further argues, poetry was a social necessity for Indo- European society, where the poet could confer on patrons what they and their culture valued above all else: "imperishable fame."
Download or read book Child Bride written by Jennifer Smith Turner and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-04-14 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the segregated South of the mid-1900s, fourteen-year-old Nell bears witness to a world that embraces the oppression of women. Married off when she turns sixteen, she journeys from the South to the city of Boston, where she must quickly learn first how to be a wife to a controlling and emotionally abusive husband, and then a mother. After giving birth to three children, Nell’s body begins to fail her. Her husband, concerned for her health, pulls away from her physically. But this void of intimacy drives Nell into the arms of another man, Charles— an encounter that leads to another pregnancy, and another unanticipated adventure for Nell.
Download or read book The Complete Story of the Grail written by Chrétien (de Troyes) and published by Boydell & Brewer Ltd. This book was released on 2015 with total page 637 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mysterious and haunting Grail makes its first appearance in literature in Chrétien de Troyes' Perceval at the end of the twelfth century. But Chrétien never finished his poem, leaving an unresolved story and an incomplete picture of the Grail. It was, however, far too attractive an idea to leave. Not only did it inspire quite separate works; his own unfinished poem was continued and finally completed by no fewer than four other writers. The Complete Story of the Grail is the first ever translation of the whole of the rich and compelling body of tales contained in Chrétien's poem and its four Continuations, which are finally attracting the scholarly attention they deserve. Besides Chrétien's original text, there are the anonymous First Continuation (translated here in its fullest version), the Second Continuation attributed to Wauchier de Denain, and the intriguing Third and Fourth Continuations - probably written simultaneously, with no knowledge of each other's work - by Manessier and Gerbert de Montreuil. Two other poets were drawn to create preludes explaining the background to Chrétien's story, and translated here also are their works: The Elucidation Prologue and Bliocadran. Only in this, The Story of the Grail's complete form, can the reader appreciate the narrative skill and invention of the medieval poets and their surprising responses to Chrétien's theme - not least their crucial focus on the knight as a crusader. Equally, Chrétien's original poem was almost always copied in conjunction withone or more of the Continuations, so this translation represents how most medieval readers would have encountered it. Nigel Bryant's previous translations from Medieval French include Perlesvaus - the High Bookof the Grail, Robert de Boron's trilogy Merlin and the Grail, the Medieval Romance of Alexander, The True Chronicles of Jean le Bel and Perceforest.
Download or read book Walker and Webster Combined in a Dictionary written by John Longmuir and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-10-02 with total page 678 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1873. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.
