![]() ![]() Rupert finds himself visited by a ghostly woman clothed in a burial shroud who sleeps in a tomb. Rupert, an intrepid adventurer, agrees and travels to Vissarion with his Aunt Janet, who possesses the occult power of Second Sight. But Rupert’s newfound wealth comes with strange conditions attached, one of which is that he must inhabit the old castle of Vissarion in the remote Balkan nation known as the Land of the Blue Mountains. His arrogant relative Ernest Melton expects to be the heir, but, much to the family’s surprise, Roger leaves his vast estate to his obscure young nephew, Rupert Sent Leger. ![]() Old Roger Melton has died, leaving behind one of the greatest fortunes in Europe. First published in 1909, THE LADY OF THE SHROUD is an engrossing concoction of an epic steampunk adventure, military tale and science fiction romance, and has been revitalized on audio by Skyboat Media & Blackstone Publishing.Ī historical sci-fi tale of the Land of the Blue Mountains ![]() His other works include The Mystery of the Sea, The Jewel of the Seven Stars, The Man, and The Lair of the White Worm. Abraham “Bram” Stoker (1847–1912) was an Irish novelist and short-story writer best known for his vampire novel, Dracula. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Then when I saw it was only 273 pages I knew I was in for quite the ride. ![]() When I read that this was lost ships in space that are rumoured to return and full of horrors I was fully on board. This review is my thoughts and does not reflect the views of my team mates. But perhaps with the aid of Clarissa’s intelligence – and an armoured spacesuit – Opal may stand a chance. She’s just one woman, entering an alien and lethal environment. Legends say the ships harbour death, but there’s no time for indecision. The Lost Ship is falling into the gravity well of a neutron star, and will soon be truly lost … forever. Together they have tracked down a Lost Ship, in a lonely nebula far from colonised space. Opal has stolen Clarissa, an experimental AI-controlled spaceship, from the military. And she thinks it might be on a Lost Ship. ![]() She’s been seeking something her whole life. But sometimes they come back, strangely altered, derelict, and rumoured to be full of horrors. 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Scientific Name(s): Urtica dioica L., Urtica urens L.Ĭommon Name(s): Common nettle, Nettle, Soii (Kashmiri), Stinging nettle ![]() ![]() ![]() The Wild One Phantom Stallion 1 by Terri Farley ~ The Wild One Phantom Stallion 1 By Terri Farley After recovering from a severe head injury and loosing her best friend companion Blackie who she also called Zanzibar thirteen year old Samantha Forster finally returns back to the farm The Wild One Phantom Stallion 1 Terri Farley ~ Terri Farley is the author of the wildly popular Phantom Stallion series which has sold one million copies For her new series Wild Horse Island Terri volunteered on a horse ranch in Hawaii for three weeks After much coaxing she returned to her husband in Verdi Nevada where she lives and writes ![]() ![]() ![]() The series (listed below) sees McCaffrey collaborating again with Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (see Petyabee) and Margaret Ball (see Partnership).Īcorna : The Unicorn Girl (1998), Anne McCaffrey & Margaret Ball Unicorns are a standard part of the fantasy lexicon, with a variety of qualities aspired to them, good and evil, and the mysticism and legend surrounding them.Īcorna has a tiny horn in the center of her forehead, funny-looking feet, beautiful silver hair, and several curious powers. This subject was inevitable for McCaffrey. Janet Evanovich & Lee Goldberg's O'Hare/Fox seriesįantasy/Science Fiction series: Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy seriesĪnne McCaffrey's Talents (psychic, rowan, tower) series ![]() Lilian Jackson Braun's Qwilleran and Koko (Cat Who) Lawrence Block's Bernie Rhodenbarr (Burglar) ![]() ![]() ![]() Every man she dates ultimately leaves her aching for the gentle comfort and intimacy she shares with him. Against her better judgment, and pleas from family and friends, Patty refuses to give up on Ethan. Theres just one small problem: He is also gay. Will she find Mr Right and start a family? But Patty is in love - with a man who is not only attractive and financially sound, but sensitive and warmhearted. Against her better judgment, and pleas fro Patty Murphy is facing that pivotal point in a womans life when her biological clock ticks as insistently as a beating heart. ![]() Patty Murphy is facing that pivotal point in a womans life when her biological clock ticks as insistently as a beating heart. ![]() ![]() The 108 cardinals who form the conclave are sequestered, forbidden contact with the outside world and from discussing the election within the hearing of any outsiders. Will the conclave elect the first black pope or will the Italians ensure it is one of their countrymen? Some of the frontrunners are the Secretary of State, Italian Aldo Bellini (Lomeli’s choice) Cardinal Major Penitentiary (confessor-in-chief), Nigerian Joshua Adeyemi the Camerlengo (Chamberlain), Canadian Joseph Tremblay and Patriarch of Venice, Italian Goffredo Tedesco. He has been having doubts about his faith, which led to a coldness between him and the recently deceased pope (who resembles the current one, although Robert Harris denies any connection between the two). ![]() The central character is Cardinal Lomeli, the Dean of the College of Cardinals, who has to lead the papal conclave that will elect the new pope. The book begins with the death of the Pope. Is the first one I’ve come across that focuses on the election itself.Īnd it is fascinating. Although I have read novels about popes-for example, Morrisįrederick Rolfe’s Hadrian the Seventh-this ![]() This secrecyĪnd the political intrigues that go on behind the scenes make it a perfect Powerful spiritual leaders in the world-is carried out in strict secrecy. Leader of the Catholic Church, the head of the Vatican and one of the most ![]() ![]() ![]() This title was also geared towards the younger audiences but still hosts a huge fun.īorn in London Angie Sage grew up in Thames Valley. After an enthusiastic with the Septimus Heap Books, Sage released a new series under the title Araminta Spookie. These series were based on Angie’s hometown Cornwall, England. It was followed by other novels based on the series. This book featured as the first book in the Septimus Heap triology. She started with writing toddler books.Īfter publishing many books for toddlers, Angie Sage started out with her first novel in 2005, this was with the Septimus Heap: Magyk. Immediately after college she developed her writing passion and began illustrating books. She went to the Art School in Leicester, here she studied illustration and Graphic Design. Sage first’s interests were however in medicine, she wanted first study medicine and fortunately changed her mind. Her fate as a writer and an illustrator was sealed at this young age. As a little girl, Angie really liked writing stories that accompanied her illustrations with pictures. He could bring home, blank books that she used to fill up with stories and pictures. Angie Sage grew up in Thames Valley, Kent and London. ![]() Her newest series is the Araminta Spook series. She is also an enthusiastic writer and illustrator for many children’s books. ![]() Born on June 19th 1952, Angie Sage is the author of Septimus Heap Series that includes seven titles. ![]() ![]() It came out around the time Supernatural started in 2005, and fans soon discovered many parallels between the poems and the show, particularly Sam and Dean's relationship as seen by Wincest shippers. The book Crush is a series of poems described as "confessional, gay, savage, and charged with violent eroticism", and in part influenced by the death of Siken's boyfriend in 1991. He is the author of two collections of poetry - Crush (Yale University Press, 2005), which won the Yale Series of Younger Poets Competition in 2004 and War of the Foxes, which was released from Copper Canyon Press in 2015. ![]() Richard Siken is a gay American poet, painter, and filmmaker. With all of us watching, with all of us wondering if these two boys will Like a monster, crawls up out of the lake A double-feature, two boys striking out across America, while desire, ![]() ![]() Lainey: The way the story is told is done in a neat way that keeps to the version we all know and love but at the same time incorporates modern elements. What is it about Lore Olympus that draws you to this specific adaptation? The Story of Hades and Persephone has been adapted frequently over the years. Trigger Warning: Discussion of Sexual Assault In celebration of its return from mid-season hiatus, we present to you our roundtable discussion of this groundbreaking series that features the love story of Hades & Persephone at its heart. The unruly horde at GateCrashers also happen to love Lore Olympus. From cosplayers to artists, the unique character design and contemporary greek mythology retellings from Smythe have captivated and inspired people all over the world. ![]() Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe is a webcomic phenomenon that has legions of faithful readers clambering weekly to read the next episode on Webtoons. ![]() |