Author: Kathrin Hutson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781733161367
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Run the witching vault. Protect the Gateway. Say please. And don't get killed.After her release from magical prison, Jessica Northwood can't hold a job to save her life. So when an apprenticeship opens up at a spellbound bank, no questions asked, she can't exactly say no? But she definitely should have.For centuries, the bank's owners have stood between the Gateway in the upstairs hall and the occult syndicate who want it for themselves. As the current owner, the scryer witch is supposed to have that under control. But when the woman turns up dead, Jessica's employment contract now says she's the one tasked with this lethal responsibility.Jessica has no idea what she's doing?and the bank won't let her leave. As she deals with magical clientele who know the stakes far better than she does, Jessica must decide just how far she's willing to go to keep this job. Because if she doesn't, she'll end up as dead as the body in the lobby. Or worse.Illona Andrews' Inkeeper Chronicles meets The Magicians in this snarky, fast-paced Urban Fantasy Adventure from International Bestselling Author Kathrin Hutson.
The Witching Vault
Author: Kathrin Hutson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781733161367
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Run the witching vault. Protect the Gateway. Say please. And don't get killed.After her release from magical prison, Jessica Northwood can't hold a job to save her life. So when an apprenticeship opens up at a spellbound bank, no questions asked, she can't exactly say no? But she definitely should have.For centuries, the bank's owners have stood between the Gateway in the upstairs hall and the occult syndicate who want it for themselves. As the current owner, the scryer witch is supposed to have that under control. But when the woman turns up dead, Jessica's employment contract now says she's the one tasked with this lethal responsibility.Jessica has no idea what she's doing?and the bank won't let her leave. As she deals with magical clientele who know the stakes far better than she does, Jessica must decide just how far she's willing to go to keep this job. Because if she doesn't, she'll end up as dead as the body in the lobby. Or worse.Illona Andrews' Inkeeper Chronicles meets The Magicians in this snarky, fast-paced Urban Fantasy Adventure from International Bestselling Author Kathrin Hutson.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781733161367
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Run the witching vault. Protect the Gateway. Say please. And don't get killed.After her release from magical prison, Jessica Northwood can't hold a job to save her life. So when an apprenticeship opens up at a spellbound bank, no questions asked, she can't exactly say no? But she definitely should have.For centuries, the bank's owners have stood between the Gateway in the upstairs hall and the occult syndicate who want it for themselves. As the current owner, the scryer witch is supposed to have that under control. But when the woman turns up dead, Jessica's employment contract now says she's the one tasked with this lethal responsibility.Jessica has no idea what she's doing?and the bank won't let her leave. As she deals with magical clientele who know the stakes far better than she does, Jessica must decide just how far she's willing to go to keep this job. Because if she doesn't, she'll end up as dead as the body in the lobby. Or worse.Illona Andrews' Inkeeper Chronicles meets The Magicians in this snarky, fast-paced Urban Fantasy Adventure from International Bestselling Author Kathrin Hutson.
Witchblood
Author: Matthew Erman
Publisher: Vault Comics
ISBN: 1638490880
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
A non-stop supernatural action adventure bathed in magic, blood, motorcycles, mayhem, vampires, and an unconventional, 1,000 year-old witch named Yonna. MAGIC IS IN THE BLOOD A modern, Wild West road trip about a witch named Yonna cruising the Southwest as a band of bloodthirsty biker vampires, The Hounds of Love, hunt her scattered coven for the source of all magic: witch blood. From the critically-acclaimed creators writer Matthew Erman (Bonding: A Love Story About People and Their Parasites) and artist Lisa Sterle of Long Lost and Sterle's #1 bestselling The Modern Witch Tarot Deck, comes Witchblood: The Hounds of Love, a blend of action, lore, and Americana — perfect for fans of Lisa Sterle and Maggie Tokuda-Halls graphic novel SQUAD, Cowboy Bebop, Buffy: The Vampire Slayer, Neil Gaiman's American Gods, the record-breaking television series SUPERNATURAL, and the Supernatural prequel, THE WINCHESTERS. “…it’s addictive reading.” - Publishers Weekly Named one of "the comics and graphic novels worth mentioning from 2021" -- THRILLIST
Publisher: Vault Comics
ISBN: 1638490880
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
A non-stop supernatural action adventure bathed in magic, blood, motorcycles, mayhem, vampires, and an unconventional, 1,000 year-old witch named Yonna. MAGIC IS IN THE BLOOD A modern, Wild West road trip about a witch named Yonna cruising the Southwest as a band of bloodthirsty biker vampires, The Hounds of Love, hunt her scattered coven for the source of all magic: witch blood. From the critically-acclaimed creators writer Matthew Erman (Bonding: A Love Story About People and Their Parasites) and artist Lisa Sterle of Long Lost and Sterle's #1 bestselling The Modern Witch Tarot Deck, comes Witchblood: The Hounds of Love, a blend of action, lore, and Americana — perfect for fans of Lisa Sterle and Maggie Tokuda-Halls graphic novel SQUAD, Cowboy Bebop, Buffy: The Vampire Slayer, Neil Gaiman's American Gods, the record-breaking television series SUPERNATURAL, and the Supernatural prequel, THE WINCHESTERS. “…it’s addictive reading.” - Publishers Weekly Named one of "the comics and graphic novels worth mentioning from 2021" -- THRILLIST
The Dark Vault
Author: Victoria Schwab
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1368043127
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 700
Book Description
Imagine a place where the dead rest on shelves like books. Each body has a story to tell, a life seen in pictures only Librarians can read. The dead are called Histories, and the vast realm in which they rest is the Archive. Mackenzie Bishop's grandfather first brought her here four years ago, when she was twelve years old, frightened but determined to prove herself. Now her grandfather is dead, and Mac has grown into what he once was: a ruthless Keeper, tasked with stopping often violent Histories from waking up and getting out. Because of her job, she lies to the people she loves, and she knows fear for what it is: a useful tool for staying alive. Follow Mackenzie as she explores the boundary between living and dying, sleeping and waking, through these two timeless novels, now bound together in this thrilling collection. With stunning prose and a captivating mixture of action, romance, and horror, The Dark Vault delves into a richly imagined world where no choice is easy and love and loss feel like two sides of the same coin.
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1368043127
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 700
Book Description
Imagine a place where the dead rest on shelves like books. Each body has a story to tell, a life seen in pictures only Librarians can read. The dead are called Histories, and the vast realm in which they rest is the Archive. Mackenzie Bishop's grandfather first brought her here four years ago, when she was twelve years old, frightened but determined to prove herself. Now her grandfather is dead, and Mac has grown into what he once was: a ruthless Keeper, tasked with stopping often violent Histories from waking up and getting out. Because of her job, she lies to the people she loves, and she knows fear for what it is: a useful tool for staying alive. Follow Mackenzie as she explores the boundary between living and dying, sleeping and waking, through these two timeless novels, now bound together in this thrilling collection. With stunning prose and a captivating mixture of action, romance, and horror, The Dark Vault delves into a richly imagined world where no choice is easy and love and loss feel like two sides of the same coin.
The Witch-Herbalist of the Remote Town
Author: Amos Tutuola
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 0571311393
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
After four years of marriage, the brave hunter of the Rocky Town and his beautiful wife, Lola, are still without a child. Equipped with juju, sharpened machete, bow and poisonous arrows, flints and thunderbolts, he sets off in search of the Witch-Herbalist's medicine. For six years he journeys, conquering or escaping from such haunting characters as the Abnormal Squatting Man of the Jungle and the Crazy Removable-Headed Wild Man. Finally he reaches the Remote Town of the Witch-Mother and is given medicine for his wife, but on the way home he makes a decision with interesting consequences.
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 0571311393
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
After four years of marriage, the brave hunter of the Rocky Town and his beautiful wife, Lola, are still without a child. Equipped with juju, sharpened machete, bow and poisonous arrows, flints and thunderbolts, he sets off in search of the Witch-Herbalist's medicine. For six years he journeys, conquering or escaping from such haunting characters as the Abnormal Squatting Man of the Jungle and the Crazy Removable-Headed Wild Man. Finally he reaches the Remote Town of the Witch-Mother and is given medicine for his wife, but on the way home he makes a decision with interesting consequences.
Up from the Vault
Author: John T. Soister
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786481854
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 547
Book Description
A number of thrillers made in the 1920s and 1930s have become available again thanks to new technology. There are a few, however, that remain elusive to most, if not all, movie buffs. This book covers 21 thrillers from those decades that are well-regarded and eagerly sought, but difficult to find--The Mystery of Dr. Fu Manchu (1923), The Unknown Purple (1923), The Sorrows of Satan (1926), While London Sleeps (1926), The Monkey Talks (1927), The Chinese Parrot (1927), Stark Mad (1929), The Unholy Night (1929), High Treason (1929), The Spider (1931), Eran Trece (1931), The Monkey's Paw (1933), Trick for Trick (1933), Deluge (1933), The Vanishing Shadow (1934), The Witching Hour (1934), Double Door (1934), Black Moon (1934), Le Golem (1936), The Scarab Murder Case (1937), and Sh! The Octopus (1937). For each film, the author provides such details as the production company, running time, release date(s), cast and production credits, a synopsis, and commentary.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786481854
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 547
Book Description
A number of thrillers made in the 1920s and 1930s have become available again thanks to new technology. There are a few, however, that remain elusive to most, if not all, movie buffs. This book covers 21 thrillers from those decades that are well-regarded and eagerly sought, but difficult to find--The Mystery of Dr. Fu Manchu (1923), The Unknown Purple (1923), The Sorrows of Satan (1926), While London Sleeps (1926), The Monkey Talks (1927), The Chinese Parrot (1927), Stark Mad (1929), The Unholy Night (1929), High Treason (1929), The Spider (1931), Eran Trece (1931), The Monkey's Paw (1933), Trick for Trick (1933), Deluge (1933), The Vanishing Shadow (1934), The Witching Hour (1934), Double Door (1934), Black Moon (1934), Le Golem (1936), The Scarab Murder Case (1937), and Sh! The Octopus (1937). For each film, the author provides such details as the production company, running time, release date(s), cast and production credits, a synopsis, and commentary.
Jokes from the Crypt
Author: Eleanor Fremont
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780679831686
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
A collection of jokes featuring vampires, werewolves, and other grisly characters.
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780679831686
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
A collection of jokes featuring vampires, werewolves, and other grisly characters.
Buy My Book: Not Because You Should, But Because I'd Like Some Money
Author: John Marszalkowski
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1732022615
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
A humorously self-deprecating memoir; This book is a rollercoaster through the ADHD mind of a father trying to time-capsule his brain before a drunk t-bones him off the Hoan Bridge.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1732022615
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
A humorously self-deprecating memoir; This book is a rollercoaster through the ADHD mind of a father trying to time-capsule his brain before a drunk t-bones him off the Hoan Bridge.
Ocean Heart
Author: Ally Aldridge
Publisher: Redfae Press
ISBN: 1838208410
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
Being a mermaid brings a new depth to ‘it’s complicated.’ High school teen Mariah's life is anything but simple. Between a crush on her best friend and a rivalry brewing with the swim team star, her powers awaken early. When Mariah’s guardian meddles in her life with magic, she causes more harm than good. The soul reapers are coming and there’s a werewolf hungry for merblood. All secrets wash ashore sooner or later, and Mariah’s about to discover hers. Mixing a messy love life with deadly powers will whip up a storm of trouble. Can Mariah contain it or will she be swept up in its wake? A gripping story about a mermaid, self acceptance, and romance that literally sparks.
Publisher: Redfae Press
ISBN: 1838208410
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
Being a mermaid brings a new depth to ‘it’s complicated.’ High school teen Mariah's life is anything but simple. Between a crush on her best friend and a rivalry brewing with the swim team star, her powers awaken early. When Mariah’s guardian meddles in her life with magic, she causes more harm than good. The soul reapers are coming and there’s a werewolf hungry for merblood. All secrets wash ashore sooner or later, and Mariah’s about to discover hers. Mixing a messy love life with deadly powers will whip up a storm of trouble. Can Mariah contain it or will she be swept up in its wake? A gripping story about a mermaid, self acceptance, and romance that literally sparks.
Vault of the Vampire
Author: Keith Martin
Publisher: Puffin HC
ISBN: 9780140328776
Category : Fantasy fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Publisher: Puffin HC
ISBN: 9780140328776
Category : Fantasy fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Harry Potter: The Artifact Vault
Author: Jody Revenson
Publisher: Harper Design
ISBN: 9780062474216
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Throughout the making of the eight Harry Potter movies, designers and craftspeople were tasked with creating fabulous chocolate-fantasy feasts, flying brooms, enchanted maps, and much more, in addition to numerous magical items necessary in a wizard’s everyday life—for example, newspapers with moving photos, vicious textbooks, and Howlers. Harry Potter: The Artifact Vault chronicles the work of the graphics department in creating vibrant and imaginative labels for potions bottles, brooms, and candy; the creation of Quidditch Quaffles, Bludgers, and Golden Snitches, lovingly crafted by the prop making team; and the stunning inventiveness used by the entire crew to create a rich, bewitched filmic universe. Accompanying the captivating text are never-before-seen art and design concepts, unit photography, and other filmmaking secrets from the Warner Bros. archive. This striking full-color compendium includes two exclusive bonus inserts—a booklet showcasing the design of The Tales of Beedle the Bard prop and a Black Family Tapestry poster—as well as many more surprises.
Publisher: Harper Design
ISBN: 9780062474216
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Throughout the making of the eight Harry Potter movies, designers and craftspeople were tasked with creating fabulous chocolate-fantasy feasts, flying brooms, enchanted maps, and much more, in addition to numerous magical items necessary in a wizard’s everyday life—for example, newspapers with moving photos, vicious textbooks, and Howlers. Harry Potter: The Artifact Vault chronicles the work of the graphics department in creating vibrant and imaginative labels for potions bottles, brooms, and candy; the creation of Quidditch Quaffles, Bludgers, and Golden Snitches, lovingly crafted by the prop making team; and the stunning inventiveness used by the entire crew to create a rich, bewitched filmic universe. Accompanying the captivating text are never-before-seen art and design concepts, unit photography, and other filmmaking secrets from the Warner Bros. archive. This striking full-color compendium includes two exclusive bonus inserts—a booklet showcasing the design of The Tales of Beedle the Bard prop and a Black Family Tapestry poster—as well as many more surprises.