Publisher: Editora Draco
A short story by Brazilian veteran author of children and young adult books, Rosana Rios. In Turris, a city built over caverns where female dragons sleep unchecked, a sculptor is entrusted with the crafting of a statue for one of the national heroes. But he finds out that the Turrians don ?t even suspect what happens right below their misogynist noses.
No one really notices that a fix may be in until Matt O'Connor, a Chicago-based columnist for a national racing newspaper, gets a call from Moe Kellman, a horse-owning acquaintance. Kellman's question for Matt: Was the death of ninety-two-year-old Bernard Glockner, Chicago's oldest active bookmaker, suicide or murder? Glockner was Kellman's late uncle and Kellman—a man not unfamiliar with the Chicago mob, wants Matt to check it out.Matt quickly comes to believe that the fate of the bookie is tied to a series of races whose outcomes have been manipulated. His quest is aided by horse trainer Maggie Collins and Dave Zimmer, a professional gambler known as "The Fount" for his reputation as an encyclopedic source of information. Eventually, going as far afield as Las Vegas and Madison, Wisconsin, they fix their sights on a brilliant sociopath. But why would this psycho have plotted a race-fixing scheme?Spiced with the kind of lively language that marked Blind Switch, the author's debut novel (2004), Riders Down offers striking insights into the world of horse racing and the possibilities of its corruption.Show book
Blake (the King of Death) is playing solitaire and trying to get drunk and forget the performance in a pub (after a bad performance as a stage Magician), he's mistaken for another man, a hitman, Blake, plays along to save the victim. He's caught as a fraud and the victim is killed, and Blake is blamed. What will happen next? Will he ever clear his name?Show book
It wasn’t just the animals…People were going mad too. Passengers and crew of the transatlantic cruise ship, Intrepid had hoped the threat of animal attacks and volcanic catastrophes had passed, and that their world of luxury and normalcy would return. Ted and TJ just wanted to relax, after helping the ship’s crew and guests avert disaster. But something far worse loomed ahead of them and their ship. The disease they feared, now affects humans. Without warning, the person you love could become a beast dead-set upon your violent murder. No one is safe! There’s nowhere to hide! And if your loved-one has become parasitic, there’s only one thing you can do… Run! - - - - Warnings - - - Movie Rating = R for violence, moderate language use, some sexual situations, and scary realism. - - - - The MADNESS Chronicles Trilogy - - - MADNESS: MADNESS Chronicles I (Available in all formats) PARASITIC: MADNESS Chronicles II (Available in eBook & audio) SYMPTOMATIC: MADNESS Chronicles III (Available in eBook) Free content at MadnessWorld.InfoShow book
Cora has found herself in a pickle. Namely, she's dying. No one can change the hand that fate deals, yet Cora is offered a choice when she reaches the limits of what medicine can do to keep her alive. Will she defy fate and agree to an attempt to transform her into a vampire? The odds of success aren't good. Not to mention that vampires have earned a nasty reputation. To prevent their history of hunting humans, torture, and mad science experiments continuing, vampires have formed a global coalition with the purpose of holding one another to strict standards of behavior and secrecy. Cora's choice is still the quickest way to becoming a magical outcast. Will her decision turn her into a dark version of herself? Or will she die?Show book
The People of the Crater (1947) is North's first published science fiction. The author summarizes the story as follows: "Send the Black Throne to dust; conquer the Black Ones, and bring the Daughter from the Caves of Darkness." These were the tasks Garin must perform to fulfill the prophecy of the Ancient Ones—and establish his own destiny in this hidden land! Artist Bio Author: Andrew North (1912-2005) was the pseudonym of an American writer, the first woman to be Gandalf Grand Master of Fantasy, SFWA Grand Master, and member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.Show book
No matter how fast they run … time is running out. Can the Creekside Crew reach their friends before it’s too late? There are some things scarier than zombies. For the people of Fort Ross, it’s the raiders who have arrived on their doorstep. Kate and her companions are their only hope. But the road to Fort Ross isn’t easy. There are wildfires . . . . . . and intelligent alpha zombies. Can Kate outmaneuver the alpha zoms and get to Fort Ross before it’s too late? You’ll love this last installment of Undead Ultra because the stakes are higher than ever. Grab your copy today!Show book
