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Dark State: Empire Games: Book Two (Empire Games #2)
by Charles StrossDark State is the second book in a thrilling series - set in the same world as Charles Stross' Merchant Princes series. This book follows Empire Games.The time for peace is ending . . . In the near future, one America is experiencing its first technological revolution – whilst in a parallel world, the United States is a hi-tech police state. But both timelines are poised for conflict. Miriam Burgeson’s America is heading for civil war. However, a high profile defection might avert this crisis, if only Miriam and her agents can arrange it in time. And Rita Douglas, rival US spy, arrives during this turmoil.Rita’s world is rocked when she realizes Miriam is her birth mother, changing her own mission irrevocably. Then her United States discovers yet another parallel earth, and the remains of an advanced society. Something destroyed that civilization, Rita’s people are about to rouse it – and two worlds will face the consequences.
Dark Star Part 4; The Trick: Level 4 (Goal! Ser.)
by Tony NormanThings do not look good for Janaki, Art and Scooter. They have just seen Zardoz destroy some of their team players. Will they be next? Will they ever get back home? This fiction book (the last part of four) has beautiful full-colour illustrations, caption text and speech bubbles. Themed around the world of football, this fiction story is perfect for struggling readers, to help them develop the basics of reading. With an exciting football-related story and a good range of characters, this book will engage and inspire readers who need a structured, systematic, synthetics phonics-based text.
Dark Star Part 3; The Dark Secret: Level 4 (Goal! Ser.)
by Tony NormanZardoz orders Janaki , Scooter and Art to play for him in the Dark Star team. They have to beat Burnt Moon in the Galaxy Cup. Can they do it? And what if they can't!? This fiction book (part three of four) has beautiful full-colour illustrations, caption text and speech bubbles. Themed around the world of football, this fiction story is perfect for struggling readers, to help them develop the basics of reading. With an exciting football-related story and a good range of characters, this book will engage and inspire readers who need a structured, systematic, synthetics phonics-based text.
Dark Star Part 2; On the Dark Star: Level 4 (Goal! Ser.)
by Tony NormanJanaki , Art and Scooter are on the Dark Star. But what are they doing there ? And who is the creepy Zardoz? This fiction book (part two of four) has beautiful full-colour illustrations, caption text and speech bubbles. Themed around the world of football, this fiction story is perfect for struggling readers, to help them develop the basics of reading. With an exciting football-related story and a good range of characters, this book will engage and inspire readers who need a structured, systematic, synthetics phonics-based text.
Dark Star Burning, Ash Falls White (Song of The Last Kingdom #2)
by Amélie Wen ZhaoThe epic sequel to Song of Silver, Flame Like Night. A fast-paced, riveting YA fantasy inspired by the mythology and folklore of ancient China.
Dark Spell (Kelpies Ser.)
by Gill Arbuthnott15-year-old Callie Hall has just found out she's a witch, and things keep going wrong. Sometimes her mind seems to make things happen, things she can't control. She can set fire to things without a match, and when she's angry people can get hurt. Her friend Josh understands she's a bit weird, but its only on a dark and dangerous visit to the tunnels under the ruins of St Andrews' castle that he realises just how strange she really is. Something comes back with Callie -- in Callie -- something she can't escape. Can Callie control her power long enough to send back the darkness, before it takes over her life? And will Josh ever understand her secret? A brilliant, engrossing teen fantasy from the author of Winterbringers and The Keeper's Daughter.
Dark Space: The Sentients of Orion Book One (Sentients of Orion #1)
by Marianne de PierresWhile drifting in space, lost, due to navigational failure, a mineral scout discovers God. When word gets out, academics from the studiums across Orion scramble to gain the Entity's favour. However, not all the sentients of Orion hold this 'god' in awe - some, like the philosophers of Scolar and the Transhuman's of Extropy are deeply suspicious.Onto the grand stage of inter-planetary academic politics, intellectual conceit and dubious theology walks Baronessa Mira Fedor. Her planet has been torn apart by the invasion of a race of giant tardigrades. Only the Orion League of Sentient Species can lend aid, but OLOSS are preoccupied with communicating with god. Mira, together with the larrikin, misogynist Jo-Jo Rasterovich, is left to her own resources to find help. In doing so she unmasks a galaxy-size intrigue.But will she live long enough to tell anyone. . . ?
Dark Song ('Dark' Carpathian #34)
by Christine FeehanTwo Carpathians find hope in the bond that ties their souls in this passionate novel in Christine Feehan's #1 New York Times bestselling series.Stolen from her home at a young age and tormented for centuries, Elisabeta Trigovise is scared to show herself to anyone. Even though she has been rescued and is now safe within the Carpathian compound, she has lived in fear for so long she has no idea how to survive without it. She wants to answer the siren call of her lifemate-but the very thought terrifies her.Before he found Elisabeta, Ferro Arany was an ancient warrior without emotion. Now that his senses have come alive, he knows it will take more than kind words and soft touches to convince the fractured woman that they are partners, not master and prisoner. For now, he will give her his strength until she finds hers, allowing the steady rhythm of his heart to soothe Elisabeta's fragile soul.But even as she learns to stand on her own, the vampire who kept her captive is desperate to claim her again, threatening the song Elisabeta and Ferro are writing together.Praise for Christine Feehan:'After Bram Stoker, Anne Rice and Joss Whedon, Christine Feehan is the person most credited with popularizing the neck gripper' Time'Feehan has a knack for bringing vampiric Carpathians to vivid, virile life in her Dark Carpathian novels' Publishers Weekly'The erotic, gripping series that's defined an entire genre! Must reading that always satisfies!' J.R. Ward'The queen of paranormal romance' USA Today
Dark Slayer: Number 20 in series ('Dark' Carpathian #20)
by Christine FeehanA rumour has persisted in the vampire world of a dark slayer - mysterious, elusive and seemingly impossible to kill, she is the one hunter who strikes terror into the hearts of the undead. She is Ivory Malinov. Her only brethren the wolves. Long ago betrayed by her people, abandoned by her family, Ivory has lived centuries without companionship or love. She has sustained her sanity by preparing for one purpose - to destroy her greatest enemy. Until the night she picks up the scent of a man, her unexpected salvation. Her lifemate. The curse of all Carpathian women. He is Razvan. Branded a criminal, detested and feared, he is a dragonseeker borne of one of the greatest Carpathian lineages, only to be raised as its most despised - and captive - enemy. Fleeing from his lifetime of imprisonment, Razvan now seeks the dawn to end his terrible existence. Instead he has found his deliverance in the Dark Slayer. In spirit, in flesh and blood, in love, and in war, Ivory and Razvan are made for each other. For as long as they dare to live.
Dark Sky (Keiko #2)
by Mike BrooksFor the crew of the Keiko, their stay at the Grand House casino on New Samara was supposed to be a well-deserved rest. It didn’t last.Captain Ichabod Drift promised that the side-trip to the mining planet Uragan would be a quick in and out – a data retrieval job then back to the tables. He was wrong.When the revolution comes, all you can do is choose a side and hope to get out alive.
Dark Sky (Keiko #2)
by Mike BrooksFor the crew of the Keiko, their stay at the Grand House casino on New Samara was supposed to be a well-deserved rest. It didn’t last.Captain Ichabod Drift promised that the side-trip to the mining planet Uragan would be a quick in and out – a data retrieval job then back to the tables. He was wrong.When the revolution comes, all you can do is choose a side and hope to get out alive.
The Dark Side Of The Sun (Isis Cds Ser.)
by Terry PratchettDOM SALABOS HAD A LOT OF ADVANTAGESAs heir to a huge fortune, he had an excellent robot servant (with Man-Friday subcircuitry), a planet (the First Syrian Bank) as godfather, a security chief who even ran checks on himself, and on Dom's home world even death was not always fatal.Why, then, in an age when prediction was a science, was his future in doubt?
The Dark Side of the Moon (Space Runners #2)
by Jeramey KraatzThe second book in an action-packed, high-stakes new adventure series for fans of Rick Riordan and STAR WARS.
Dark Side Of The Moon (The Dark-Hunter World #11)
by Sherrilyn KenyonSusan Michaels is a reporter on a mission to resurrect her professional reputation. And she only has to brave her cat allergy at a local animal shelter to follow the lead that could get her off the tabloid beat forever. But she gets more than she bargained for when she inadvertently adopts one of the cats...As soon as she gets home the cat turns into a gorgeous naked man. Ravyn is entirely unique - a Were-Hunter who became a Dark-Hunter as well. Suddenly, Susan is pulled into Ravyn's mysterious world - one full of danger and magic. And, despite the way he makes her sneeze, despite the danger that swirls around him, she just can't resist him...
The Dark Side of Game Play: Controversial Issues in Playful Environments (Routledge Advances in Game Studies)
by Torill Elvira Mortensen Jonas Linderoth Ashley Ml BrownGames allow players to experiment and play with subject positions, values and moral choice. In game worlds players can take on the role of antagonists; they allow us to play with behaviour that would be offensive, illegal or immoral if it happened outside of the game sphere. While contemporary games have always handled certain problematic topics, such as war, disasters, human decay, post-apocalyptic futures, cruelty and betrayal, lately even the most playful of genres are introducing situations in which players are presented with difficult ethical and moral dilemmas. This volume is an investigation of "dark play" in video games, or game play with controversial themes as well as controversial play behaviour. It covers such questions as: Why do some games stir up political controversies? How do games invite, or even push players towards dark play through their design? Where are the boundaries for what can be presented in a games? Are these boundaries different from other media such as film and books, and if so why? What is the allure of dark play and why do players engage in these practices?
The Dark Side of Game Play: Controversial Issues in Playful Environments (Routledge Advances in Game Studies)
by Torill Elvira Mortensen Jonas Linderoth Ashley Ml BrownGames allow players to experiment and play with subject positions, values and moral choice. In game worlds players can take on the role of antagonists; they allow us to play with behaviour that would be offensive, illegal or immoral if it happened outside of the game sphere. While contemporary games have always handled certain problematic topics, such as war, disasters, human decay, post-apocalyptic futures, cruelty and betrayal, lately even the most playful of genres are introducing situations in which players are presented with difficult ethical and moral dilemmas. This volume is an investigation of "dark play" in video games, or game play with controversial themes as well as controversial play behaviour. It covers such questions as: Why do some games stir up political controversies? How do games invite, or even push players towards dark play through their design? Where are the boundaries for what can be presented in a games? Are these boundaries different from other media such as film and books, and if so why? What is the allure of dark play and why do players engage in these practices?
Dark Shadows 2: The Salem Branch (Dark Shadows Ser. #2)
by Lara ParkerThe Dark Shadows saga is back with the full measure of eroticism, spellbinding suspense, and gripping storytelling.The roots of the Collins family's power and wealth go deep...Barnabas Collins is ready to embark on a new life and marriage with the virtuous Dr. Julia Hoffman. But when Antoinette, a beautiful sixties flower child with a shocking resemblance to the immortal witch Angelique, rebuilds the Old House, his past returns to haunt him.Discovering a grisly corpse in the basement, Barnabas realizes another vampire has invaded his domain. His fight to protect his family from this new threat will take Barnabas back through time to an evil moment in America's history: the corrupt witch trials of old Salem itself.The next chapter of the irresistible Dark Shadows series. A deliciously macabre and erotic story of love and vengeance. Now a major motion picture by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp.
Dark Shadows 1: Angelique's Descent (Dark Shadows Ser. #1)
by Lara ParkerThe Dark Shadows saga is begins with the full measure of eroticism, spellbinding suspense, and gripping storytelling.The dashing heir of a New England shipping magnate, Barnabas Collins captures the heart of the exquisite, young Angelique amidst the sensual beauty of Martinique, her island home. But Angelique's brief happiness is doomed when Barnabas deserts her for another. With this one betrayal, Barnabas unleashes an evil that will torment him for all time. For Angelique is no ordinary woman. Vowing to destroy Barnabas, a vengeful Angelique damns him to eternal life as a vampire-a companion to accompany her forever. Little does Angelique understand the depth of Barnabas's fury...The first chapter of the irresistible Dark Shadows series. A deliciously macabre story of love and vengeance. Now a major motion picture by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp.
Dark Sentinel ('Dark' Carpathian #32)
by Christine Feehan#1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan returns to her beloved Carpathian series for an enthralling new romance...The vampire conspiracy uncovered in Dark Carousel continues to bring chaos and destruction, as the Carpathians gather in America to fight the growing evil before it's too late, in this next installment in the bestselling paranormal romance series.
Dark Seduction Box Set: A Paranormal Romance Collection
by Larissa Ione Kendra Leigh Castle Mimi Jean Pamfiloff Katie MacAlisterA box set of five paranormal romance novels that will slay you!Dark Awakening, by Kendra Leigh Castle When a feud among the immortals escalates into all-out war, Tynan MacGillivray is ordered by his ruthless queen to locate a Seer who can secure victory for their clan. Ty's search leads him to a quiet New England town, but once he has the Seer in his grasp, her touch awakens within him a hunger like he's never known . . .Pleasure Unbound, by Larissa Ione Tayla Mancuso is a demon-slayer who lands in a hospital run by demons in disguise. The head doctor, Eidolon, makes her body burn with unslakable desire, but she knows she must betray the surgeon who saved her life. Eidolon cannot resist this fiery, dangerous woman, yet she could very well be the hunter who has been preying upon his people. With his need to find the perfect mate before a horrific transformation claims him forever, will Eidolon dare the unthinkable-and let Tayla possess him, body and soul?Dragon Fall, by Katie MacAlister Aoife Dakar sees extraordinary things . . . too bad no one else believes that she witnessed a supernatural murder. Returning to the scene for proof, Aoife encounters a gloriously naked man who can shift into a dragon. Kostya has no time for a human woman, no matter how gorgeous she is. But to survive the coming battle for the fate of his race, he needs a mate of true heart and soul . . .Accidentally in Love with a...God?, by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff Emma Keane is your average city girl. There's just one thing setting her apart: the disembodied male voice speaking to her through her mind. Sounds kind of crazy? But crazy turns downright deadly when the voice persuades her to travel to the wilds of the Mayan jungle. There she will free his body-his incredibly hot, muscled, naked body.
Dark Seduction (Mills And Boon Nocturne Ser. #1)
by Brenda JoyceHe has sworn to protect the innocent through the ages… Malcolm is a newly chosen Master, a novice to his extraordinary – and dangerous – powers. When his lack of control results in a woman’s death he’s determined to fight his darkest desires, denying himself all pleasure…until fate sends him bookseller Claire.
Dark Secret: Number 15 in series ('Dark' Carpathian #15)
by Christine FeehanColby Jansen has been raising her step-siblings, Ginny and Paul, single-handedly since her beloved stepfather, Armando Chevez, died. She's also been working herself into the ground to keep the family ranch running, but now she's got a real fight on her hands. Members of the Chevez family, along with two of the powerful De La Cruz brothers, for whom Colby's family has worked for centuries, arrive at her door, intending to take custody of the children and dispose of the ranch. For ancient Carpathian Rafael De La Cruz, the world has become dark, and he is in danger of turning vampire. But when he meets Colby, he knows immediately that she is the one who could save him. Colby finds the handsome Rafael threatening but, against her better judgement, she is also irresistibly drawn to him. They quickly find that they are an equal match in terms of fiery temperament and stubbornness, but when an ancient and powerful vampire begins stalking Colby and her family, she and Rafael combine forces to combat a deadly evil...
Dark Sacrifice (Dark Paradise #2)
by Angie Sandro"A fast-paced and addictive debut. Sandro is a writer to watch!" --- J.A. Redmerksi, New York Times bestselling authorFrom rising star Angie Sandro, a steamy Southern gothic romance that will appeal to fans of Beautiful Creatures . . . A GIFT AND A CURSEMala LaCroix sees dead people - really. After using her psychic gifts to catch a killer, she's locked in a psych ward and must strike a deal with the devil to secure her release. Apprenticed to a dark arts practitioner, Mala vows to free herself and save her loved ones from danger. But she doesn't know who to turn to when her crush on Landry Prince turns into something more serious.A FATE WORSE THAN DEATHLandry has sacrificed everything to protect Mala. A near-death experience changes him forever, and now he, too, possesses supernatural powers he doesn't understand. Mala and Landry must band together to defeat the dark forces- both human and otherworldly- who would use their abilities for evil. Even as they fall for each other, they must prepare to battle for their very souls . . . Word count: 95,000
Dark Sacrifice (Dark Paradise #2)
by Angie SandroFrom rising star Angie Sandro, a steamy Southern gothic romance that will appeal to fans of Beautiful Creatures . . . A GIFT AND A CURSE Mala LaCroix sees dead people - really. After using her psychic gifts to catch a killer, she's locked in a psych ward and must strike a deal with the devil to secure her release. Apprenticed to a dark arts practitioner, Mala vows to free herself and save her loved ones from danger. But she doesn't know who to turn to when her crush on Landry Prince turns into something more serious. A FATE WORSE THAN DEATH Landry has sacrificed everything to protect Mala. A near-death experience changes him forever, and now he, too, possesses supernatural powers he doesn't understand. Mala and Landry must band together to defeat the dark forces- both human and otherworldly- who would use their abilities for evil. Even as they fall for each other, they must prepare to battle for their very souls . . .
Dark Run (Keiko #1)
by Mike BrooksThe Keiko is a ship of smugglers, soldiers of fortune and adventurers, travelling Earth’s colony planets searching for the next job. And nobody talks about their past.But when a face from Captain Ichabod Drift’s former life send them on a run to Old Earth, all the rules change.Trust will be broken, and blood will be spilled.