Author: James Donovan
Publisher: Little, Brown
ISBN: 0316202541
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 359
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On February 23, 1836, a large Mexican army led by dictator Santa Anna reached San Antonio and laid siege to about 175 Texas rebels holed up in the Alamo. The Texans refused to surrender for nearly two weeks until almost 2,000 Mexican troops unleashed a final assault. The defenders fought valiantly-for their lives and for a free and independent Texas-but in the end, they were all slaughtered. Their ultimate sacrifice inspired the rallying cry "Remember the Alamo!" and eventual triumph. Exhaustively researched, and drawing upon fresh primary sources in U.S. and Mexican archives, The Blood of Heros is the definitive account of this epic battle. Populated by larger-than-life characters -- including Davy Crockett, James Bowie, William Barret Travis -- this is a stirring story of audacity, valor, and redemption.
Author: Joseph Nassise
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062048775
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 422
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“Joe Nassise has raised the bar for the whole genre.” —Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of The Dragon Factory Combine the take-no-prisoners heroic grit of Quentin Tarantino’s Inglorious Basterds with the irreverent inventiveness of George A. Romero’s Dawn of the Dead, set it on the blood-and-gore-soaked European battlefields of World War One, and you get By the Blood of Heroes, a wildly imaginative alternate history zombie novel by acclaimed urban fantasy author Joseph Nassise. When the German high command employs a terrible new chemical weapon that reanimates the dead, Allied forces must take on the Kaiser’s zombie army in order to rescue a downed American flying ace in the first book of Nassise’s The Great Undead War saga. By the Blood of Heroes is a deliciously gruesome adventure that horror and alternate history lovers, steampunk aficionados, and fans of such zombie-centric offerings as TV’s The Walking Dead, popular literature’s World War Z, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, and Zombie Haiku, and the Resident Evil video game and film series will eagerly devour.
Author: Jim C. Hines
Publisher: Titan Books
ISBN: 1785650173
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 307
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The city of Brightlodge is awash with Heroes from every corner of Albion, all eager for their next quest. When someone tries to burn down the Cock and Bard inn, four Heroes find themselves thrown together, chasing outlaws through sewers, storming a riverboat full of smugglers, and placing their trust in a most unlikely ally. As the beginnings of a deadly plot are revealed, it becomes clear that Heroes have truly arrived—and so have villains.
Author: Andrew Keith
Publisher: New Amer Library
ISBN: 9780451452597
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 339
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As secessionist factions clamor for rebellion against the Federal Commonwealth in an attempt to gain control of the Skye March, the Gray Death Legion, a mercenary group, plans to fight back. Original.
Author: William H. Keith
Publisher: New Amer Library
ISBN: 9780451453822
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352
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Insurrection sweeps the Federated Commonwealth, with civilians on Caledonia revolting against their Davion-backed oppressors. But this time, the Gray Death Legion is there to back them up, and when the Davion 'Mechs show up, it's a free-for-all that will leave scars from one end of the planet to the other. Now a top-rated animated series.
Author: Adrian Tchaikovsky
Publisher: Prometheus Books
ISBN: 161614341X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 417
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Driven by the ghosts of the Darakyon, Achaeos has tracked the stolen Shadow Box to the marsh-town of Jerez, but he has only days before the magical box is lost to him forever. Meanwhile, the forces of the Empire are mustering over winter for their great offensive, gathering their soldiers and perfecting their new weapons. Stenwold and his followers have only a short time to gather what allies they can before the Wasp armies march again, conquering everything in their path. If they cannot throw back the Wasps this spring then the imperial black-and-gold flag will fly over every city in the Lowlands before the year's end. In Jerez begins a fierce struggle over the Shadow Box, as lake creatures, secret police and renegade magicians compete to take possession. If it falls into the hands of the Wasp Emperor, however, then no amount of fighting will suffice to save the world from his relentless ambition.
Author: Barry Lyga
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316333492
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370
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The final book in this thrilling, terrifying series by New York Times bestselling author Barry Lyga is perfect for fans of Dexter. Jazz Dent has been shot and left to die in New York City. His girlfriend Connie is in the clutches of Jazz's serial killer father, Billy. And his best friend Howie is bleeding to death on the floor of Jazz's own home in tiny Lobo's Nod. Somehow, these three must rise above the horrors their lives have become and find a way to come together in pursuit of Billy. But then Jazz crosses a line he's never crossed before, and soon the entire country is wondering: "Like father, like son?" Who is the true monster? The chase is on, and beyond Billy there lurks something much, much worse. Prepare to meet...the Crow King.
Author: Dave Morris
Publisher: Fabled Lands Llp
ISBN: 9781909905184
Category : Games
Languages : en
Pages : 346
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The darkest hour approaches... To recover the final fragment of the Sword of Life, you are forced to make an uneasy alliance with the exiled prince who seeks its twin, the Sword of Death. The next phase of your quest takes you through the alleyways of the city of Crescentium, where assassins lurk in the shadows and fanatic crusaders are vigilant to mete out punishment to any who break their harsh laws. But mortal foes are not your greatest threat. You must embark on a ship that voyages between worlds, face jinn and fire wizards, and contend against the still-powerful remnants of forgotten gods. In this land of sorcery, you will encounter terrors and wonders more fabulous than you have ever imagined - until your ultimate destination, the very shores of Life and Death, where you come face to face with your greatest foe. Blood Sword can be played either solo or in a team of up to four people, providing the most exciting challenge yet in fantasy adventures, combining the best of role-playing, novels and tabletop games. What reviewers say: ""A lush and gorgeous campaign, one of the best I've played..."" ""Without exaggeration, the finest entry in the best 'ongoing story' gamebook series ever crafted..."" ""A grand adventure. Ends on an absolutely awesome cliffhanger that leaves you just gasping to read the fourth book in the series...""
Author: Rick Riordan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781484480830
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 544
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The Greek and Roman demigods must simultaneously prevent the earth mother, Gaea, from waking and stop war from breaking out at Camp Half-Blood.
Author: Andrew Keith
Publisher: Catalyst Game Labs
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352
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A GREAT HOUSE IN UPHEAVAL... Melissa Steiner's assassination ignited the fires of civil war, and now secessionist factions clamor for rebellion against the Federated Commonwealth. The rebels' plans hinge on gaining control of the Skye March, and thus controlling the crucial Terran Corridor. Throughout the March, civil and military leaders plot to take up arms against Prince Victor Steiner-Davion. The final piece of the plan requires the secessionist forces to gain access to the planet Glengarry and the legendary mercenary group that calls it home: the Gray Death Legion. A HOMEWORLD UNDER SIEGE... When Prince Davion summons Grayson Death Carlyle and his wife, Lori Kalmar-Carlyle, to the Federated Commonwealth capital, the rebel forces seize their chance to establish a garrison on Glengarry. But they didn't expect the legion's newest members to take matters into their own hands...and soon these rebels will learn what countless adversaries across the galaxy have learned...never, but never try to defeat the Gray Death Legion.
