THIMBLE DOWN is a village where death and malice lurk the otherwise quiet lanes. When the vile, seedy Bing Rumple acquires a gem-laden treasure, violence starts to follow him everywhere. Where did Bing find such a precious jewel, and worse, is someone willing to kill for it? In this fast-paced adventure, the village bookmaster, Mr. Dorro, and his young companions Wyll Underfoot and Cheeryup Tunbridge are in a desperate race to find the answer ... before death returns to Thimble Down.

There’s danger in heart of the Great Wood. After centuries of peace and tranquility, there’s a plot by the bigger creatures -- who call themselves The Vine -- to seize power and take control of the meek. But young Rue and Doily are fighting back with the help of their tutor, Master Blacke, and a strange, powerful friend named Jesper. But will it be enough to defeat The Vine and its forces of evil? As Master Blacke knows all too well, things are about to get much worse ....

The third book in the "The Chronicles of Dorro" saga, THE LOST ONES finds the village of Thimble Down battling one crisis after another. A summer drought is wreaking havoc, while at the same moment, a child suddenly goes missing. And then another! Mr. Dorro and his young friends, Cheeryup and Wyll, must act before more children disappear ... something all the more eerie after the arrival of two strangers in the village.

The second book in "The Chronicles of Dorro” series, Devils & Demons finds the village of Thimble Down plagued by a mysterious creature. Animals are disappearing and there have been terrifying occurrences in the Great Wood. It's up to Mr. Dorro and his young friends to find the truth before the beast acquires a taste for Halflings. Or is it already too late?

Sure to strike a chord with guitarists and blues fans, this authoritative and photo-filled volume includes over 150 of the genre’s greatest players and performers from the prewar era to present.From blues pioneers like Robert Johnson, Son House, Blind Lemon Jefferson, and Memphis Minnie to today’s hottest guitar slingers such as Derek Trucks, Joe Bonamassa, Gary Clark Jr., and Samantha Fish, The Ultimate Book of Blues Guitar Legends is your guide t...

With knuckle-busting lessons covering surefire techniques, Shred! will light a napalm-hot blaze under your fingers and kick your playing up to ludicrous speed! Shredding is a challenge, but this book breaks it down, demystifying guitar solos that sound intimidating on record. Each chapter examines one killer technique in-depth, including: sweep picking, thrash-chording, blues shredding, tapping, legato playing, and the whammy bar. The CD includes each exercise demonstrated.

What people are saying about The Fall of Ossard:"Really well realised female lead" & "Great take on a magic/religious system" – Trudi Canavan"I stayed up all night" - Sara Douglass"A dark fantasy world that will suck you in" - The Newcastle Herald"Brave... Innovative... Bold..." & "Recommended for readers of Robin Hobb, Sara Douglass & Fiona McIntosh" – Ste...

"A masterful blend of psychological thriller, mystery, and the paranormal." Readers' Favorite"A dizzying array of events, mysteries, supernatural intrigue, and action." Midwest Book ReviewSelkie Moon is a woman on the runHawaii is her refuge …Until the ghosts of the past come knocking.Escaping her abusive husband to start over in Hawaii, Selkie Moon thinks she's safe at last. Until ...

When machine murders man, one detective is the world’s only hope of preventing an all-out-war…Dhata Mays has become used to living on the fringes. Unlike most of humanity, the detective treats the synth population with the respect they deserve. But when a gruesome murder points to a synth as the perpetrator, Dhata must do everything in his power to discover an explanation before the case goes public.In a race against time, Dhata discovers a scheme involving...

Among inhospitable and unforgiving seas stands Khalakovo, a mountainous archipelago of seven islands, its prominent eyrie stretching a thousand feet into the sky. Serviced by windships bearing goods and dignitaries, Khalakovo's eyrie stands at the crossroads of world trade. But all is not well in Khalakovo. Conflict has erupted between the ruling Landed, the indigenous Aramahn, and the fanatical Maharraht, and a wasting disease has grown rampant over the past decade. Now, Khalakovo is to p...

Human cloning.Technology evolves faster than we do.The law shields us from our worst temptations.But the opportunity is there, dangling just out of reach—perfection and ascension… or delusion and destruction.In this collection of clone-themed stories, ten of today’s top speculative fiction writers explore our morality, our built-in societal restraints, and reflect upon our state of grace.Similar is not necessarily the same.“CLONES: The Antholog...

The White Seed Brings Life to Worlds Three thousand years ago, the seeds arrived from Earth on hundreds of worlds. The developed worlds formed the Network, connected only by radio and laser. Since the time of the seeds, nothing but information has traveled between the stars. Now a starship, The Child of Ambition, is changing that. Her first mission: to explore the dark worlds, the ones that failed. Kali Hakoian, pilot-astronaut and war hero, t...