Set in 1880s Paris, the story follows a doctor who discovers a maddening statuette, leading him into a web of secret societies and a perilous bridge between worlds. The narrative intertwines historical figures, including a shadowed Charlie Dickens, a young Sigmund Freud, and the ghost of the Marquis de Sade, who both assist and challenge him. Themes of madness, ambition, and the supernatural explore the fine line between reality and the unknown, with potentially disastrous consequences looming over the characters.
Set in a remote summer camp, a group of young counselors becomes the target of a mysterious killer. As they prepare for the season, strange occurrences and local legends about the camp's dark past begin to unravel. Tension escalates as the counselors must confront their fears and the sinister history of Camp Crystal Lake. Themes of survival, fear, and the consequences of past actions intertwine, leading to a suspenseful and chilling climax that has become iconic in the horror genre.
Walter Hunt's debut novel, The Dark Wing was favorably compared to Ender's Game, Babylon 5, Honor Harrington, and C. S. Forester . . . and the story isn't over yet!Man and zor, once sworn enemies engaged in a mutual campaign of xenocide, now live side by side.The war is over, and Admiral Marais, the legendary "Dark Wing"--both Angel of Death and Species Savior--is long dead, though some of his companions and participants in that great war still survive and have even chosen to live among the zor.Now a mystery from the past has become a threat to the present when an unholy menace jeopardizes both humans and zor alike.Whole space fleets have disappeared, with survivors stricken mad.And now man and zor alike must join forces to meet this adversary head on. . . .
"The passage of Halley's Comet in 1759 is catastrophic. The comet appears to strike the Earth, sundering the New World from the Old. A chain of mountains rises in the Mid-Atlantic. No ship from the Old World arrives in America. No ship from the New World can find a passage to the Old-and most who try simply disappear. The comet has also unleashed magic forces, which soon spread everywhere. Slaves begin using powers derived from African witchcraft, bringing monsters from that continent into the New World. The native tribes begin doing the same. Some European settlers devise ways to couple Old World technology with sorcery. Kraken in the Atlantic, revenants in Jamaica, Dry Hands and Floating Heads in the Hudson valley, African ogres and worse set loose in the streets of New York. Magic of all kinds, emerging everywhere, most of it poorly if at all controlled. The powerful Iroquois Confederacy disintegrates. The Onondaga Council Fire is extinguished; the Seneca and Cayuga follow their own shaman and war leader, and the Mohawks ally with the English. For their part, the English and the French in North America, who had been on the brink of war when the Sundering came, now have to contemplate what would once have been unthinkable. They must not simply forge a military alliance against the rising dark powers but may even have to unite politically behind the young English prince Edward, now the only person of royal blood left in the terrifying world created by the Sundering"-- Provided by publisher
In a gripping tale of survival, humanity confronts the imminent threat of extinction from an alien species. As the odds stack against them, a small group of unlikely heroes emerges, determined to fight back and protect their world. The story explores themes of resilience, unity, and the struggle for survival in the face of overwhelming adversity. With high stakes and intense action, this narrative delves into the depths of human courage and ingenuity when faced with an existential crisis.
Set against a backdrop of mesmerists and elemental spirits, the narrative weaves together historical ghosts with a gripping plot. It explores the interplay between the supernatural and human experience, delving into themes of memory, power, and the unseen forces that shape our lives. The characters navigate a world where the past and present collide, revealing hidden truths and the lingering impact of history. This captivating story promises a blend of intrigue and the mystical, captivating readers with its rich, imaginative landscape.
In this latest edition, Hunt adds new sections on emerging subjects, including; coping skills for caregivers; kidney disease in children; environmental causes of chronic kidney failure; conservative care for those who wish to decline treatment; related conditions like gout, depression, and sleep disturbances; diet after transplantation; how best to work with your care team; insurance issues; potential new treatmentsA useful guide for the healthcare professionals who work with individuals with kidney problems.
Der große Abschluss der Science-Fiction-Serie zeigt, wie Menschen und die vogelähnlichen Zor, einst erbitterte Feinde, nun Verbündete sind. Gemeinsam müssen sie sich einer unbekannten Alien-Rasse stellen, die das Imperium mit Psychowaffen bedroht, was zur ultimativen Konfrontation führt.
Die rasante Fortsetzung von ? Die dunkle Schwinge? und ? Der dunkle Pfad?: Über Jahrzehnte waren Menschen und die vogelähnlichen Zor erbitterte Feinde, die sich gegenseitig auslöschen wollten. Nun sind sie enge Verbündete ? denn der Galaxis droht eine Gefahr, wie sie bisher unvorstellbar schien: Eine unbekannte Alien-Rasse attackiert die Außenposten des Imperiums ? und das nicht nur mit militärischen Mitteln.
