She posts her findings online, earning public scorn-and the attention of Leviathan, the world’s most infamous supervillain and Supercollider’s archnemesis. While convalescing, Anna starts calculating approximately how many dollars and life-years the Supercollider and other so-called “heroes” have cost not just her, but the world at large. Upon learning that her surgically repaired leg will take six months to heal, a laid-off Anna moves in with her best friend, fellow hench June. When her employer publicly announces that he’s holding the mayor’s son for ransom, Supercollider-an A-list superhero-crashes through the window, saving the boy but killing multiple henches and shattering Anna’s femur in the process. Anna is nervous but excited-until she discovers that she’s simply female set dressing for the Eel’s latest press conference. Shortly after freelance “hench” Anna Tromedlov lands a full-time job entering data for Electrophorous Industries, her boss-a minor supervillain known as the Electric Eel-offers her some fieldwork. An aggrieved Millennial henchwoman sets out to prove that not all heroes are super in poet Walschots’ fiction debut.
0 Comments
Celeste has more to worry about than a secret romance with a hot guy from the wrong side of town. Psychic predictions, generations old secrets, a town divided, and the possibility of falling in love with a hot and heroic werewolf are the perfect formula for what happens… Brandon may be Celeste’s hero, or he may be the most dangerous creature she could encounter in the woods of Legend’s Run. But she can’t deny her attraction or the strong pull he has on her. Her best friends may never forgive her if she gives up her perfect boyfriend, Nash, for Brandon, who’s from the wrong side of town. But when, after an unnerving visit with a psychic, she encounters a pack of wolves and gorgeous, enigmatic Brandon, she must discover whether his transformation is more than legend or just a trick of the shadows in the moonlight. She’s used to everything in the small town until Brandon Maddox moves to Legend’s Run and Celeste finds herself immediately drawn to the handsome new student. Celeste Parker is used to hearing scary stories about werewolves Legend’s Run is famous for them. These days he'd rather hide out from the world and leave the past behind. But Day is no longer the same young man who was once a national hero. Even though he's a top student at his academy in Ross City, Antarctica, and a brilliant inventor, most people know him only as Daniel Altan Wing's little brother.Ī decade ago, Daniel was known as Day, the boy from the streets who led a revolution that saved The Republic of America. It is set about a decade after the events of Champion, and takes place in Ross City and The Republic of America.Įden Bataar Wing has been living in his brother's shadow for years. It switches between Eden Bataar Wing and Daniel "Day" Altan Wing's point of view. Rebel is the fourth book in the Legend series, following Legend, Prodigy, and Champion. This article contains plot details about upcoming events. Each novel would cost well over $250 to print … for you, it’s FREE with your monthly membership. The Private Alten Library (P.A.L.) is the only place in the world where you can read enhanced versions of all of my novels the story filled with graphic color images and photos that make for an entirely different reading experience. You are about to enter a groundbreaking interactive multi-media entertainment platform where members actually become part of the sea monster adventure story (WSMR) which runs through everything-from the dozen-plus cage diving experiences where the animals are circling and attacking you, to the first of several planned video games, to the TWO original TV series we are creating- Where Sea Monsters Roam (episode one coming in November 2022) and an animated series ( The Adventures of Snowflake & Layla), told from the creatures’ perspective.Īnd there is so much more. Sea Monster Cove (SMC) is the location for Where Sea Monsters Roam-an action-packed episodic TV series that evolved into something far more-an interactive multimedia website where visitors become part of the story. She is kidnapped by Corlath, king of the Hillfolk, after his magic Gift prompts him to do it, trains as a warrior and ultimately saves the day by defeating the Northern demon-king. The tomboyish Harry slowly falls in love with the wilds of Daria (as the Empire calls it) and learns that she is not the only Homelander who feels that way. First published in 1982 it tells the story of Harry Crewe, an orphan sent to the farthest reaches of the British Empire, where her brother, Richard, is serving in the military. Robin McKinley‘s The Blue Sword is one of my all-time favourite novels, and a comfort book that I pull out for regular re-reading. With a chestnut warhorse, a pet leopard, a magic sword and the ability to make desert kings fall hopelessly in love with me while I saved the world. Harimad-sol – laprun minta and damalur-sol. Growing up as a child, I always wanted to be Harry. Howard, Volume 2: Grim Lands ( Del Rey, 2007). It has most recently been republished in the collections The Conan Chronicles Volume 2: The Hour of the Dragon ( Gollancz, 2001) and The Conquering Sword of Conan ( Del Rey, 2005) (published in the United Kingdom by Wandering Star as Conan of Cimmeria: Volume Three (1935-1936)), as well as The Best of Robert E. Grant, Publisher in 1975 as volume IV of their deluxe Conan set. It was first published by itself in book form by Donald M. The story was republished in the collections The Sword of Conan ( Gnome Press, 1952) and Conan the Warrior ( Lancer Books, 1967). Due to its dark themes of decay and death, the story is considered a classic of Conan lore while also cited by Howard scholars as one of his best tales. It is set in the pseudo-historical Hyborian Age and concerns Conan entering a lost city whose degenerate inhabitants are entangled in a murderous blood feud. A novella, it was originally serialized in Weird Tales magazine from July to October 1936, the months after Howard's suicide. " Red Nails" is the last of the stories featuring Conan the Cimmerian written by American author Robert E. Cover by Margaret Brundage of Weird Tales issue July 1936 featuring Valeria and Tascela She’s worldly wise and too down-to-earth to let the opinions of her relatives bring her down. Not even when it meant that her father died before she could reconcile with him or her relatives scorn her to her face. She left her conservative family in order to pursue a career as an illusionist and does not regret her decision at all. It also means keeping out hostile forces from another world. The responsibilities of being Lord of Stariel doesn’t just mean balancing the books and keeping the land profitable, either. Now, imagine everyone’s shock (especially hers) when Hetta is Chosen as the Lord of Stariel. Even Hetta, the previous Lord’s estranged daughter, whom everyone is certain cannot inherit due to her shameful career choice, must attend. As is tradition, all the Valstarr family must come together for a Choosing ceremony in order to determine who will be the next Lord of Stariel. The book is set in Stariel (which may or may not be in New Zealand) just after the current Lord of Stariel has died. Unfortunately, finding a book that’s explicitly set in New Zealand that appeals to me at the moment is very difficult so I’m bending the rules a bit and picking a book by an author who lives in New Zealand. Now, I would love to visit New Zealand one day so I decided to go with that. Elected to read this for the Popsugar prompt ‘a book set somewhere you’d like to visit in 2021’. First published in 2018 by Camberion Press. But he also discovers a world where duty and desire, faith and earthly happiness are in conflict a world which threatens to destroy his beloved Sebastian.Ī scintillating depiction of the decadent, privileged aristocracy prior to the Second World War, Brideshead Revisited is widely regarded as Evelyn Waugh's finest work. Invited to Brideshead, Sebastian's magnificent family home, Charles welcomes the attentions of its eccentric, aristocratic inhabitants. That was unavoidable for, from his first week, he was the most conspicuous man of his year by reason of his beauty, which was arresting, and his eccentricities of behaviour, which seemed to know no bounds.'Ĭharles Ryder, a lonely student at Oxford, is captivated by the outrageous and exquisitely beautiful Sebastian Flyte. Brideshead Revisited (Paperback) Evelyn Waugh Published by Penguin Books Ltd, London (2009) ISBN 10: 0141045620 ISBN 13: 9780141045627 New Paperback Quantity: 1 Seller: Grand Eagle Retail (Wilmington, DE, U.S.A.) Rating Seller Rating: Book Description Paperback. 'I knew Sebastian by sight long before I met him. His most famous novel, Brideshead Revisited (1945), was written while on leave from the army. The most nostalgic and reflective of Evelyn Waughs novels, Brideshead Revisited looks back to the golden age before the Second World War. 238 Brideshead Revisited, Penguin Books, London, 1960 239 Ibid. Brideshead Revisited is Evelyn Waughs stunning novel of duty and desire set amongst the decadent, faded glory of the English aristocracy in the run-up to the Second World War. Part of the Penguin Essentials series, discover a beautifully designed edition of Evelyn Waugh's British classic featuring cover art by Jim Tierney 237 Brideshead Revisited, Penguin Books, p. There will be no smoldering bedroom eyes across the operating table, no angry almost-kisses in the storage closet. Oh, and as if that’s not difficult enough, my silly crush on him-the one I’ve tried to stomp on until it disappears-might just be reciprocated. That means I have to stand near him in the OR for hours on end and anticipate his every need without letting his biting words and bad attitude intimidate me. His retirement leaves me with two terrible options: switch specialties and spend months retraining, or take an open position as Dr. Unfortunately, my plan crumbles when my trusty ol’ boss decides to swap his white coat for a Hawaiian shirt. It’s just as easy to admire his sexy, grip-it-while-he’s ravishing-you hair and chiseled jaw from a healthy distance, preferably from the other end of the hallway half-hidden behind a plant. I try to avoid him and his temper at all costs. The scrub techs say he’s cold-blooded, the nurses say he’s too cocky for his own good, and the residents say he’s the best surgeon in the world-really, just a swell guy!-on the off chance he’s within earshot. Russell has a bad reputation around our hospital. I cannot wait until December 6 to pick this one up.ĭr. Not long ago she announced that she has a new book coming out in December called Hotshot Doc and today is cover reveal day!!!! I’m so excited to show this to you guys! Like look at it. is by far one of my favourite authors ever and that I constantly call her the queen of rom-coms. The story of someone’s life isn’t interesting to me unless there are barriers to freedom, poverty, danger, injustice, and the host of struggles we are heir to as human beings. Why am I drawn to writing biography? The simple answer is that I’m captivated by struggle. These are but a few of the amazing individuals I’ve had the privilege to explore and write about. I’ve delved into the mystery surrounding Amelia Earhart and Harry Houdini, followed the courageous journeys of Harriet Tubman and Sir Ernest Shackleton, and illuminated the quiet courage of Eleanor Roosevelt and Francis Scott Key. I’ve also written biographies for Random House’s “Step Into Reading” line. I’ve covered the subject of animals-specifically, elephants, alligators, bears, and horses. I’ve written many non-fiction books in my twenty years of publishing with Random House. Here’s Monica to tell you about her writing and her books: But we’re in luck, because today we welcome non-fiction author Monica Kulling to the blog, with her special writing gift that makes history ,and science, interesting! Monica makes inventors and their inventions come to life for the youngest readers in her Step Into Reading Books and follows those up with more in her Great Idea Series. Remember all the history you studied in school? Yeah, I don’t either. |