Author: Jaimy Gordon Publisher: Vintage ISBN: 0307946738 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 306
Book Description
In the early 1970s, trainer Tommy Hansel attempts a horse racing scam at a small, backwoods track in West Virginia, but nothing goes according to his plan when the horses refuse to cooperate and nearly everyone at the track seems to know his scheme.
Author: Jaimy Gordon Publisher: Hachette UK ISBN: 0857386727 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 281
Book Description
Longlisted for the Orange Prize 2012. He planned to steal with these horses, who were all better than they looked on paper. The trick was to get in and get out fast. But could he really pull it off? Could he be that sure, could he count on being that lucky? Listen carefully my dear. Lord of Misrule, he whispered loudly. Lord of Misrule, Margaret. Memorize that name.
Author: Rachel Caine Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1440660859 Category : Young Adult Fiction Languages : en Pages : 167
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In the college town of Morganville, vampires and humans coexist in (relatively) bloodless harmony. Then comes Bishop, the master vampire who threatens to abolish all order, revive the forces of the evil dead, and let chaos rule. But Bishop isn’t the only threat. Violent black cyclone clouds hover, promising a storm of devastating proportions as student Claire Danvers and her friends prepare to defend Morganville against elements both natural and unnatural. Watch a Windows Media trailer for this book.
Author: James Gill Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi ISBN: 9781604736380 Category : Carnival Languages : en Pages : 316
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"Mardi Gras remains one of the most distinctive features of New Orleans. Although the city has celerated Carnival since its days as a French and Spanish colonial outpost, the rituals familiar today were largely established in the Civil War era by a white male elite." -- back cover.
Author: Nigel Jackson Publisher: ISBN: 9781898307679 Category : Gods Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
A detailed study of the Horned God in the traditions of Britain and Europe, concentrating on the natural and mystical facets of this most compelling and enduring of archetypes.--From publisher description.
Author: Pat Mills Publisher: 2000 AD ISBN: 9781907519857 Category : Fantasy comic books, strips, etc Languages : en Pages : 0
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"Sent on a quest by the Earth Goddess to destroy the Blood God, Sláine has now been reborn in the time of the Normans as Robin Goodfellow, King of the Greenwood. But first he has to seek out his beloved Niamh (herself reborn as a christian nun called Marian), so together they can learn the secret name of the beast which will allow Sláine to destroy it as the Lord of Misrule!"--Publisher.
Author: Mark Chadbourn Publisher: Prometheus Books ISBN: 1615929304 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 621
Book Description
The modern world has been transformed into a land of myth, a magical place where fabulous beasts soar on the air currents, a terrifying place where shape-shifting monsters stalk the cities. Mankind’s days appear numbered. Our only hope—the Brothers and Sisters of Dragons —are scattered and broken after a terrible defeat. Their last chance may lie in the great court of the old gods, reached by an otherworldly ship filled with fantastical and frightening creatures. But if our champions fail, the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain will dawn, and the dark god Balor will usher in the eternal night.
Author: Dan Abnett Publisher: Radical Pub ISBN: 9780980233582 Category : Comic books, strips, etc Languages : en Pages : 0
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"In the remote and timeless hamlet of Callow, nothing is what it seems. As villagers go about their daily routine, an ancient and bloodthirsty evil lurks beneath this pristine village. When people are murdered under unusual and gruesome circumstances, Jack Goodfellow comes back to his hometown of Callow to investigate the death of his friend and ex-lover. As Jack begins his investigation, he uncovers secrets about his town, his family and his life that lead him into horrifying danger-- secrets that will change his life forever. This definitive tale of horror from John Tomlinson, Dan Abnett, and Steve White returns for a whole new generation, in color for the first time, featuring over 60 previously uncollected pages"--Publisher's web site
Author: TJ Green Publisher: Mountolive Publishing ISBN: 1990047254 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 419
Book Description
Yuletide, the Court of Fools, and unpredictable magic! Stan, the town’s pseudo-druid, has decided the Christmas festivities will be different this year. He announces he is the Lord of Misrule and appoints his Court of Fools. Very quickly odd things start to happen. Magic and paranormal characteristics are unveiled, throwing everything into disarray, and making life very difficult for the witches and their friends. And unfortunately, darker events occur, too. Unless Avery, Alex, and the other witches can find a solution, Yuletide may not be as joyous as they hoped. Join the White Haven witches for winter solstice magic and mayhem in this seasonal novella. Keywords: Christmas mystery, Witchy fiction, witch fiction, witch mysteries, witch urban fantasy, paranormal fiction, paranormal fantasy series, paranormal mystery, supernatural suspense, occult fiction, magic, action and adventure, spirits, ghosts, mild romance, paranormal cozy mystery, mystery books, Cornish village mysteries, occult fiction, demons, contemporary fantasy, urban fantasy, humour, friendship, magic, spells, intrigue, English myths, legends and folklore, witchcraft, Wiccan fiction, grimoires and spell books.
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