These are his final moments. In the little city of Wood River, Illinois, a man nicknamed Firecracker knows the end is near. The fire is coming, just like it came for his father, his grandfather, and who knows how many men. After all, folks in those parts have a short-term memory when it comes to his

These are his final moments. In the little city of Wood River, Illinois, a man nicknamed Firecracker knows the end is near. The fire is coming, just like it came for his father, his grandfather, and who knows how many men. After all, folks in those parts have a short-term memory when it comes to his

These are his final moments. In the little city of Wood River, Illinois, a man nicknamed Firecracker knows the end is near. The fire is coming, just like it came for his father, his grandfather, and who knows how many men. After all, folks in those parts have a short-term memory when it comes to his

### Amazon.com Review Although P.D. James has made it to the top of American bestseller lists, she's not the only talented female writer of British mysteries who is popular here. Like James, Deborah Crombie is another exceptional stylist who uses every new book in a series as an opportunity to expl

A brilliantly imaginative and poignant fairy tale from the modern master of wonder and terror, *The Ocean at the End of the Lane* is Neil Gaimans first new novel for adults since his #1 *New York Times* bestseller *Anansi Boys.* This bewitching and harrowing tale of mystery and survival, and memory

It began for our narrator forty years ago when the family lodger stole their car and committed suicide in it, stirring up ancient powers best left undisturbed. Dark creatures from beyond the world are on the loose, and it will take everything our narrator has just to stay alive: there is primal horr

A brilliantly imaginative and poignant fairy tale from the modern master of wonder and terror, _The Ocean at the End of the Lane_ is Neil Gaiman’s first new novel for adults since his #1 _New York Times_ bestseller _Anansi Boys._ This bewitching and harrowing tale of mystery and survival, and memor

Brian Keene's seminal novel THE RISING and its sequel, CITY OF THE DEAD, revitalized the horror genre and gave zombie fans a new reason to celebrate. Since their original publication a decade ago, readers have hoped for a return to that universe. THE RISING: SELECTED SCENES FROM THE END OF THE WORLD

Harrison Black knows nothing about candlemaking when he gets a call telling him that his great aunt has died. Harrison inherits Belle's candle shop, and he soon learns that her death was anything but accidental. As he explores the world of candlemaking, he also must investigate her murder.