Helen Marshall Boeken

Postcards From Impossible Worlds collects 88 dazzling micro-stories written as postcards from strange and beautiful worlds that run parallel to our own.

An orphanage for wayward stories. A labyrinth of secrets. A home on the border of reality...Open each door to find a world of magic and menace waiting for you, if you dare.

The Coral Island: A Tale of the Pacific Ocean relates the adventures of three boys marooned on a South Pacific island. The story is told from the perspective of 15-year-old Ralph Rover, one of three boys shipwrecked on the coral reef of a large but uninhabited Polynesian island. Ralph and his two companions - 18-year-old Jack Martin and 13-year-old Peterkin Gay - are the sole survivors of the shipwreck. At first, boys have to manage how to feed themselves, what to drink, and how the resolve clothing and shelter, coping with having to rely on their own resources. As the boys adopt to the situation, they start dealing with new difficulties, such as conflicting with pirates, fighting with native Polynesians, and dealing with Christian missionaries and their conversion efforts.

The cryosphere encompasses the Earth's snow and ice masses. It is a critical part of our planet's climate system, one that is especially at risk from climate change and global warming. This title introduces readers to the cryosphere and the role it plays in our global climate system.

Set against a backdrop of worsening global storms and a mysterious immune disorder affecting youth, the story follows Sophie Perella as she navigates her senior year in Toronto. After her sister Kira is diagnosed, the family relocates to Oxford to live with their Aunt Irene, a professor focused on historical plagues. As mortality rates rise and strange occurrences with the deceased unfold, Sophie grapples with the heart-wrenching decision of how to confront her sister's fate, blending themes of mortality, family, and the haunting echoes of history.

The Coral Island, published in 1857, was written by Scottish author R.M.Ballantyne. This story covers the life of three young boys – fifteen year old Ralph (who is also the narrator), eighteen year old Jack and fourteen year old Peterkin, who are shipwrecked and hence stranded on a South Sea island. They have an abundant supply of food and the trio explore the island and the surrounding ones leisurely. But trouble begins when a party of cannibals arrives and soon after a pirate ship. The boys retreat to their safe place. When Ralph goes out to check, he is captured by the pirates.

PAGE-TURNING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLER: For fans of Paula Hawkins, Laura Lippman, Alex Michaelides, and A.J. Finn, this is an exciting new addition in the psychological thriller genre. SECRETS, LIES, AND A TWIST YOU WON'T SEE COMING THE PERFECT SUMMER NOVEL: Publishing just in time for summer must-read roundups, this is the ideal thriller for the beach-read season. EXPLORES DEEPER THEMES OF LONELINESS AND SHAME: The main character is haunted by his past, and his desperate need for resolution and absolution increases page after page. FROM THE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF TROVE: Described as "lyrical, evocative and painstakingly honest...a treasure," by author Andre Dubus III FOR READERS WHO ENJOYED: Ann Leary's The Good House, Laura Lippman's Dream Girl, Aimee Molloy's Goodnight Beautiful. Resides in Arlington, MA.

Exploring the evolution of writing, horror, and the weird tale, this collection features critical essays by World Fantasy Award-winning author Helen Marshall. It delves into the intricacies of storytelling and the genre's impact on literature, offering insights into how these themes have developed over time. Marshall's unique perspective invites readers to engage with the deeper meanings behind horror and the weird, making it a thought-provoking addition for fans of literary analysis and genre studies.

Set in a dark fantasy world, this tale weaves together elements of mystery and suspense, drawing inspiration from the enchanting atmosphere of Erin Morgenstern's work and the imaginative storytelling of Helen Oyeyemi. The narrative promises an intriguing blend of magic and danger, inviting readers into a captivating and perilous journey.