Am Rande von Twilight City lag das Dead End Asylum, ein Sanatorium, das schon ΓΆfter in die Schlagzeilen geraten war. Niemand wusste, was hinter dessen Mauern wirklich vor sich ging. Fest stand nur: Irgendetwas stimmte mit dieser Einrichtung nicht ... Als Wynn fΓΌr einen Auftrag im Archiv des Twilight
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**"The government in the past created one American Dream at the expense of almost all others: the dream of a house, a lawn, a picket fence, two children, and a car. But there is no single American Dream anymore."** For nearly 70 years, the suburbs were as American as apple pie. As the middle class
Shortlisted for the Deutz Medal for Fiction. In tango, there are no wrong turns. But every dance begins with a backward step. This is where Louise and Schmidt's story begins, with a backward step, when they meet in a small town in New Zealand during World War I. When locals are stirred to violence
**Derrick is sure that doomsday is coming, and he's prepping to survive --whether his friends believe him or not--in this middle grade novel for readers of Gary Schmidt, Gordon Korman, and Jack Gantos** Ever since his mother was killed in the line of duty in Iraq, Derrick has been absolutely certa
James Herriot meets Bridget Jones in this honest, no-holds-barred account of the ups and downs of a vet's life _Misty was ecstatic to see her owner but to the nurse's surprise her owner just stood there and said, "What have you done with my dog's head?" "I'm sorry," replied the nurse, "what do you
**Berlin, January 1945.** The war draws to a close, but the fight for a vanquished city -- and for history -- is just beginning. In the final months of the war in Europe, the last act of a five-year conflagration is about to be played out. As Allied generals surround the mortally wounded Nazi mili
An edgy, hilarious novel about one man's attempt to alert his friends to the catastrophe sure to arrive on the eve of Y2K. It's 1998. Randall, a twenty-five-year-old children's singer and puppeteer, has discovered the clock is ticking toward a worldwide technological cataclysm. But he may be ab
THIS WAY TO THE END TIMES: Classic Tales of the Apocalypse, gathers 21 compelling, gripping stories of the not-too-distant demise of the earth as we know it. And what a collection. From little-known, brilliant tales by sci-fi legends Jules Vernes and Olaf Stapledon, to intense short works by sci-fi
**Timeless wisdom on death and dying from the celebrated Stoic philosopher Seneca** "It takes an entire lifetime to learn how to die," wrote the Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca (c. 4 BCβ65 AD). He counseled readers to "study death always," and took his own advice, returning to the subject again and
THIS WAY TO THE END TIMES: Classic Tales of the Apocalypse, gathers 21 compelling, gripping stories of the not-too-distant demise of the earth as we know it. And what a collection. From little-known, brilliant tales by sci-fi legends Jules Vernes and Olaf Stapledon, to intense short works by sci-fi
**Book two of Joan Vinge's beloved**** _Snow Queen_** **cycle of classic science fiction, back in print!** When BZ Gundhalinu's irresponsible older brothers go missing in World's End, a badlands rumored to drive people mad, he begrudgingly goes after them. The further in he travels, the stranger th
Hot on the heels of The Summer Queen, this novel is a must-read for fans of Vinge's Hugo Award-winning series. BZ Gundhalinu, a policeman who became an outcast after saving the future Summer Queen, quits his job to follow his ne'er-do-well brothers into the godforsaken waste, World's End, to prospec
**Book two of Joan Vinge's beloved**** _Snow Queen_** **cycle of classic science fiction, back in print!** When BZ Gundhalinu's irresponsible older brothers go missing in World's End, a badlands rumored to drive people mad, he begrudgingly goes after them. The further in he travels, the stranger th
***Golf in the Kingdom*author Michael Murphyβs Cold War thriller, based on true events** Someone is tracking Darwin Fall, a scholar whose expertise in supernormal powers is second to none. As Darwin begins a search of his own for the legendary Soviet spy Vladimir Kirov, he uncovers a secret net
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: Brian Aldiss marked the centenary year of H G Wells' birth with this ingenious novella combining comedy, terror and, intriguingly, late nineteenth-century period charm. In a sleepy East Anglian town we meet Bruce Fox and Gregory Rolles - two young men who have sworn to Think L
After being reported as dead in a German POW camp, Jack Chesley returns to L.A. in 1947 very much alive, only to discover that his wife is dead--and her twin sister insists that it wasn't an accident like the cops said. They set out to find her killer, a journey that takes them from the boozy back c
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He came back to kill a tyrant. He found the Devil instead. An amazing historical novel with a supernatural twist set after the English Civil War. This is the stunning debut from Clifford Beal. He came back to kill a tyrant. He found the Devil instead. 1653: The long and bloody English Civi
One night of passion will bind them for a lifetime⦠Their first marriage was a disaster. Cold-hearted billionaire Massimo Montebello needed Alessia as his bride to complete a valuable merger, but that was never enough for love-struck Alessia. She had no choice but to leave him. Five years later, an
The mysteries and adventure are back and bigger than ever in the second book in the Menagerie trilogy! With the magic of Brandon Mullβs Fablehaven and the charm and humor of Carl Hiaasen, *The Menagerie #2: Dragon on Trial* is perfect for young readers who love myths, fairy tales, and magical creatu
In the city of Quafin, Emilie Hartford will find dangerβ¦and love I always knew that being a cop would be dangerous. Long nights, unknown threats, and the constant rush that any hesitation to act could very well mean death. But I lived for that. I loved the rush. And nowhere was more dangerous than
When Professor Humberto Ossmann and Dr. Clematis Woodley, who heartily despised each other in life, are found together in a mortal embrace, Norman de Ratour knows that evil once again stalks the hallowed precincts of the Museum of Man. It has been several years since the museum was wracked by what b
Preorder the long-awaited sequel to Wolf Hall and Bring Up the Bodies, the stunning conclusion to Hilary Mantel's Man Booker Prize-winning Thomas Cromwell trilogy. 'If you cannot speak truth at a beheading, when can you speak it?' England, May 1536. Anne Boleyn is dead, decapitated in the space of a
Bullets arenβt the only things flying on this missionβ¦ When Texas Ranger Nash Sullivan finds himself in a hailstorm of gunfire during a bunker raid, he handles himselfβand those around himβwith his usual skill and sharp wit. It seems his charm worked its wonders too, because heβs gone from a Rang
I married my fake fiancΓ© and nowβ¦ I want a divorce. Iβve known Mason since we were kids and next-door neighbors. Back when I was more interested in his brother. Scandalous, I know. All of that is in the past. The only thing that matters now is my dying fatherβs last wish. His dream is to wal
A rogue attack. A shocking kidnapping. A surprise fated mate. Joshua, the Crown Prince and Captain of the Guards, doesnβt want to fall in love, but fate has other plans for himβ¦ so do rogue wolf shifters. Leah enjoys the time she spends with her longtime friend and fiercest confidante, but when ti
Everyone in second grade seems set on breaking a world record and friends Ivy and Bean are no exception, deciding to become the youngest people ever to discover a dinosaur skeleton.
## Why read the *The Gumboot & Gumshoe Series?* ## Because everyone needs a laugh! If you love satire and black comedies or are fans of _Fargo_ , _Twin Peaks_ , _Murder She Wrote_ or Miss Marple, then _The Gumboot & Gumshoe Series_ is for you. What started with _Gumboots, Gumshoes, & Murde_r, is f
A birthday wish led to an unexpected gift landing on her doorstep. Who knew this unexpected cowboy would bring so much trouble with him? Sydney led a fulfilling life of hard ranch work. She had her animals, and she thought that was enough for her. Until she made a crazy birthday wish which was