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Ha Jin

A Good Fall

Ryan David Jahn

Good Neighbors

<p>A compulsively readable debut crime novel inspired by the legendary real-life murder of Kitty Genovese. <p>At 4:00 A.M. on March 13, 1964, a young woman returning home from her shift at a local bar is attacked in the courtyard of her Queens apartment building. Her neighbors hear her cries; no one calls for help.<p>Unfolding over the course of two hours, Good Neighbors is the story of the woman's last night. It is also the story of her neighbors, the bystanders who kept to themselves: the anxious Vietnam draftee; the former soldier planning suicide; the woman who thinks she's killed a child and her husband, who will risk everything for her. Revealing a fascinating cross-section of American society in expertly interlocking plotlines, Good Neighbors calls to mind the Oscar-winning movie Crash, and its suspense and profound sense of urban menace rank it with Hitchcock's Rear Window and the gritty crime novels of Dennis Lehane, Richard Price, and James Ellroy.<

Stephane Julian

Grace in Moonlight

Quintin Jardine

Grievous Angel

<h3>Review</h3><p><em>"Jo Bannister, Peter Turnbull, and Ian Rankin can be considered read-a-likes, but when it comes to the depiction of a multilevel police force in action, Jardine . . . stands alone."  —</em>Library Journal<em> on</em> Death's Door</p><p><em>"Remarkably assured . . . a tour de force."  —</em>New York Times <em>on </em>Skinner's Rules</p><h3>Product Description</h3><p><strong>Edinburgh's toughest cop, Bob Skinner, looks into his past to assuage his demons in Quintin Jardine's thrilling new mystery<br /></strong><br />Skinner revisits his nightmares: old but not forgotten. Fifteen years in the past, newly promoted Detective Superintendent Bob Skinner is called to investigate a most brutal death. A man lies at the deep end of an empty swimming pool, his neck broken and almost every other bone in his body shattered. Soon, an organized crime connection looms, and bloody retribution spreads to a second city. Violence then erupts on a new front, as a vicious knifeman seems to be targeting Edinburgh's gay population. As if this double dose of homicide isn't enough for a single man with a teenage daughter to raise and protect, Skinner's personal life takes a similar, perilous twist. Can he stay on the side of the angels, or will he fall?</p><

Carla Jablonski

The Guardian's Path

The prince doesn't get to have all the fun! Become Princess Tamina in this 128-pg retelling of Prince of Persia that lets you choose the action and outcome of the story!<

J A Jance

Hand of Evil

<h3>From Publishers Weekly</h3><p>Jance keeps former L.A. TV news anchor Ali Reynolds in her native Arizona for her third lead appearance (following <em>Web of Evil</em>). Ali, still recovering from the murder of her not-quite-ex-husband, is aided by her parents and her old high school chum, newly divorced detective and marine reservist Dave Holman. Meanwhile, wealthy, reclusive Arabella Ashcroft, whose family's college scholarship program supported Ali as an undergrad, has read Ali's grief-filled blog, cutlooseblog.com, and wants Ali's help in writing an incest memoir: elderly Arabella says that her childhood was despoiled by a late stepbrother, Bill, and that she's being threatened by his son should she go through with writing about it. Soon after, Dave's daughter Crystal disappears from the Las Vegas home of his ex- and her new husband; Dave seeks Ali's counsel before barreling out there. Jance crowds the book with subplots, and her characters air a lot of opinions about sexual abuse and health care. But sparks between Ali and Dave and an upbeat ending keep this latest Ali outing on track. <em>(Dec.)</em> <br />Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. </p><h3>Review</h3><p>"Jance starts her books fast...and keeps things moving with cinematic panache...engaging and entertaining." --<em> Los Angeles Times</em><br /></p><p>"Jance delivers a devilish page-turner." -- <em>People</em></p><

Ron Jeremy

The Hardest Man in Showbiz

<h3>From Publishers Weekly</h3><p>With more than 1,750 porn films under his belt (and director of more than 135), Jeremy is still cranking them out two decades after most adult film performers have retired. His memoir (co-written by humorist Spitznagel, author of <em>Fast Forward: Confessions of a Porn Screenwriter</em>) details a life of relentless self-promotion that often borders on the excessive (who else would call himself "the biggest porn star on the planet" and attach an appendix of the mainstream projects he was almost cast in or was cut out of the final product?). Fans won't find much introspection, and the incessant celebrity name-dropping is daunting, but the book is like Jeremy: self-effacing, affably vulgar, eager-to-please and constantly on the run. The anecdotes fly by: trying to direct a performance out of John Wayne Bobbitt's reattached organ in <em>Uncut</em>; having sex with an 87-year-old co-star; battling the LAPD on pandering charges; offering instructions on autofellatio; and hanging with Sam Kinison and Rodney Dangerfield. "I've given confidence to millions of men across the world," Jeremy boasts. "They look at themselves in the mirror and think, Y'know, compared to Ron Jeremy, I'm not that bad looking at all. At least that's what I tell myself whenever I go back to the buffet for seconds." Photos not seen by <em>PW</em>. <em>(Feb.)</em> <br />Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. </p><h3>From Booklist</h3><p>That a male porn star is now the subject of a feature-length documentary and a book published by a mainstream publisher may strike some as outrageous, but not those familiar with Jeremy's body--of work, that is. Ron Jeremy Hyatt started in porn in the late 1970s and has made 1,750 porn films (for 2, he shaved his moustache; for 1,500, his back). The VCR's market penetration of American households helped create a hefty demand for explicit videotapes, birthing an industry and assuring Jeremy's development as one of the genre's most recognizable, uh, faces. Like fellow porn god John C. Holmes, Jeremy's equipage is momentous, and he possesses a sense of humor that frequently enlivens his act (as did Holmes). Unlike Holmes, Jeremy isn't drug-addicted and has lived to tell his tale, which necessarily includes frontal nudity but is rather a primary source on the mainstreaming of pornography in the U.S. As such, it is well worth the hassles of offended-patron complaints and protecting the innocent that it will entail. <em>Mike Tribby</em><br /><em>Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved</em></p><

William W Johnstone

Hatred in the Ashes

Ellie James

Haunted Destiny

Teenage mystic Rachelle Dugas knows to expect the unexpected when she fills in for a friend leading a Haunted New Orleans tour. But when she decides to check out a haunted house on her own, nothing prepares her for the secrets lurking in the shadows—or the twist of destiny about to unfold. For more from the Midnight Dragonfly series check out Shattered Dreams, on sale December 2011.<

Jaida Jones

Havemercy #01 - Have Mercy

<div><h3>From Wikipedia</h3><p>Havemercy is a 2008 novel about metal dragons by authors Jaida Jones and Danielle Bennett. It is published by Spectra, and was released worldwide on June 24, 2008. It is the first in the series, the second being Shadow Magic (released on July 28, 2009 ). The third book in the series, Dragon Soul, was released on June 8, 2010. The fourth book in the series, Steelhands, was released on August 2, 2011.</p><h3>From Publishers Weekly</h3><p>Jones and Bennett vividly convey the testosterone-saturated world of fantasy fighter pilots in this fast-paced debut. When the stereotypically Asian Ke-Han threaten the Volstov empire, graduate student Thom is sent to rehabilitate the Dragon Corps, an ersatz air force of rebellious, violent young men who fly enormous metal dragons animated by magic. As Thom struggles with his task, challenged most by the brutish ace Rook, the Margrave Royston, banished for an illicit homosexual affair, befriends Hal, an innocent but brilliant tutor who eventually becomes Royston's lover. These four join minds and skills to solve the mystery of a devastating plague and defend Volstov from the foreign army. The insular corps culture of combative homoeroticism and masculine archetypes dominates the book, as female characters fade far into the background. Despite few surprises or original flourishes, Jones and Bennett credibly bring the decadent empire and its inhabitants to life.</p><p><br></p><p></p><h3>Biography From Wikipedia - Jaida Jones</h3><p>Jaida Jones is an American fantasy author. Her most prominent work is the 2008 fantasy novel Havemercy, written with coauthor Danielle Bennett.</p><p>Jones is a student of Barnard College majoring in East Asian languages and cultures. Before becoming a published author Jones co-wrote a Harry Potter fan fiction story called "The Shoebox Project". She met Bennett in a Livejournal thread and the two started writing a novel together. The resulting novel, Havemercy, was picked up by Random House for an advance of $30,000 and published in 2008.</p><div><br></div></div><

Jaida Jones

Havemercy #02 - Shadow Magic

<div><h3>From Publishers Weekly</h3><p>Starred Review. This entertaining sequel to 2008's fantasy epic <em>Havemercy</em> extends Jones and Bennett's successful blend of cultural diversity and social commentary into postwar diplomacy. After defeating the Ke-Han Empire, loosely based on Japan's shogun tradition, the kingdom of Volstov, reminiscent of imperial Rome, sends an odd peace delegation to the Ke-Han capital, which is reeling from defeat and the consequent ritual suicide of its emperor. Quirky magician Caius Greylace and brusque General Alcibiades present Volstov's view of the convoluted political intrigue that ensues, while the appealing young Ke-Han prince Mamoru and his ultra-loyal personal servant Kouje flee the wrath of Mamoru's brother, the insane new emperor Iseul. Deft characterizations even of minor players, broad humor, convincing dialogue and sure-handed timing, especially in the dueling scenes, make this novel an outstanding example of world-building and good old-fashioned fun.</p><h3>Review</h3><p>"An absolute charmer of a book: at once exciting, romantic, and funny."—Peter S. Beagle, author of <strong>The Last Unicorn</strong> </p><p>"These ladies write like a house on fire, delivering fantasy's most pleasant surprise since Temeraire himself took wing in 2006...An impressive debut."—SFReviews.net </p><p>“Delivers plenty of thrilling action.”—_Booklist_ </p><p>“A unique and imaginative blend of epic fantasy, steampunk, humor, and heroism.”—SF Crowsnest.com </p><p><br></p><p></p><h3>Biography From Wikipedia - Jaida Jones</h3><p>Jaida Jones is an American fantasy author. Her most prominent work is the 2008 fantasy novel Havemercy, written with coauthor Danielle Bennett.</p><p>Jones is a student of Barnard College majoring in East Asian languages and cultures. Before becoming a published author Jones co-wrote a Harry Potter fan fiction story called "The Shoebox Project". She met Bennett in a Livejournal thread and the two started writing a novel together. The resulting novel, Havemercy, was picked up by Random House for an advance of $30,000 and published in 2008.</p><div><br></div></div><

Jaida Jones

Havemercy #03 - Dragon Soul

<div><p>With just two novels under their belts, young writers Jaida Jones and Danielle Bennett have established themselves as two of the hottest new stars in fantasy. <strong>Havemercy</strong> introduced readers to a brilliantly realized world riven by an intractable war between the kingdoms of Volstov and Ke-Han - a war in which the great dragons of Volstov - deadly hybrids of machine and magic - and their equally fierce human riders were all that kept the dark sorcery of Ke-Han at bay. In <strong>Shadow Magic</strong>, Jones and Bennett brought the common humanity of the opposing sides to life in an adventure that showcased once again their talent for creating not only fantastic settings but vivid characters to inhabit them. </p><p>Now Jones and Bennett are back with their most accomplished novel yet, featuring the return of two beloved characters, the brothers Rook and Thom. When the war was at its height, there was no fighter on either side who could match Rook for sheer arrogance and skill. Only Rook could ride the great dragon Havemercy, whose savagery and bloodlust matched his own. Thom could not be more different. Bookish, diffident, reserved, he yearns for his brother's approval - yet fears he can never earn it. </p><p>With the war over, and an uneasy truce holding between Volstov and Ke-Han, it seems the perfect opportunity for the long-lost brothers to forge a bond by taking a trip together. At least, that's how it seems to Thom. Rook hasn't given a rat's ass about anything since the end of the war, his brother included, and he's not about to start now. Not when the one thing he loved in the world - Havemercy - lies scattered in pieces across Ke-Han. </p><p>Then Rook and Thom discover that someone is buying up bits of the fallen dragons, including Havemercy. Though the dragons are dead, the magic that powered them is not - and if that magic and the technology created to harness it should fall into the wrong hands, the fragile peace could shatter. An agent from Ke-Han, a sorceress from Volstov, and a group of desert tribesmen are all in the race, and the future rests on whoever gets there first. But all that matters to Rook is that someone is desecrating his girl, so he vows to leave no stone unturned in laying her to rest - and taking his revenge.</p><h3>Biography From Wikipedia - Jaida Jones</h3><p>Jaida Jones is an American fantasy author. Her most prominent work is the 2008 fantasy novel Havemercy, written with coauthor Danielle Bennett.</p><p>Jones is a student of Barnard College majoring in East Asian languages and cultures. Before becoming a published author Jones co-wrote a Harry Potter fan fiction story called "The Shoebox Project". She met Bennett in a Livejournal thread and the two started writing a novel together. The resulting novel, Havemercy, was picked up by Random House for an advance of $30,000 and published in 2008.</p><div><br></div></div><

Jaida Jones

Havemercy #04 - Steel Hands

<div><h3>Product Description</h3><p>With <em>Havemercy, Shadow Magic,</em> and <em>Dragon Soul,</em> the acclaimed writing team of Jaida Jones and Danielle Bennett has fused magic and technology into something that can only be termed “magicpunk.” Their distinctive style, featuring a chorus of quirky first-person narrators and brilliantly sophisticated world-building, has won these young writers the plaudits of fans and critics. </p><p>In the Volstov capital of Thremedon, Owen Adamo, the hard-as-nails ex–Chief Sergeant of the Dragon Corps, learns that Volstov’s ruler, the Esar, has been secretly pursuing the possibility of resurrecting magically powered sentient robot dragons—even at the risk of igniting another war. That Adamo will not allow. Though he is not without friends—Royston, a powerful magician, and Balfour, a former corpsman—there is only so much Adamo and his allies can do. Adamo has been put out to pasture, given a professorship at the University. Royston, already exiled once, dares not risk the Esar’s wrath a second time. And Balfour, who lost both hands in the climactic battle of the war, is now a diplomat who spends most of his time trying to master his new hands—metal replacements that operate on the same magical principles as the dragons and have earned him an assortment of nicknames of which “Steelhands” is the least offensive. </p><p>But sometimes help comes where you least expect it. In this case, from two first-year university students freshly arrived in Thremedon from the country: Laurence, a feisty young woman whose father raised her to be the son he never had, and Toverre, her fiancé, a brilliant if neurotic dandy who would sooner share his wife-to-be’s clothes than her bed. When a mysterious illness strikes the first-year students, Laurence takes her suspicions to Adamo—and unwittingly sets in motion events that will change Volstov forever. </p><p><br></p><p></p><h3>Biography From Wikipedia - Jaida Jones</h3><p>Jaida Jones is an American fantasy author. Her most prominent work is the 2008 fantasy novel Havemercy, written with coauthor Danielle Bennett.</p><p>Jones is a student of Barnard College majoring in East Asian languages and cultures. Before becoming a published author Jones co-wrote a Harry Potter fan fiction story called "The Shoebox Project". She met Bennett in a Livejournal thread and the two started writing a novel together. The resulting novel, Havemercy, was picked up by Random House for an advance of $30,000 and published in 2008.</p><div><br></div></div><

Joan Johnston

Hawk's Way: Rebels

David S Jacobs

Head Shot

<div><h3>Product Description</h3><p>In less than twenty-four hours, in a palatial hideaway in the mountains of Colorado, a group of America's most powerful industrialists will be gathering for their annual summit. The bizarre disappearance of all the members of a local crackpot cult—and of two ATF agents assigned to keep an eye on them—may have no connection whatsoever to the impending high-powered conference. But with so many corporate titans grouped together in one location, CTU can't afford to take chances. </p><p>Sent to investigate, Jack Bauer is immediately plunged into a maelstrom of treachery, terror, and slaughter as he uncovers clues to a devastating conspiracy that could leave America's most essential institutions in ruins. And now the rogue CTU operative has only hours to prevent the unthinkable—before the relentlessly approaching storm of blood and fire rocks his nation to its foundations. </p></div><

Craig Johnson

Hell Is Empty

<h3>Review</h3><p>"The story starts with a pitch-perfect piece of Johnson's trademark scene- setting and then roars off into the wilderness, hardly leaving readers time to catch their breaths...In some ways, this reads like a book-length version of the haunting, harrowing final sequence of Johnson's outstanding debut, <em>The Cold Dish</em> (2005). And when it comes to bad weather, western lore, and a chilling hint of the supernatural, few writers write it better." <br />-Keir Graff, <em>Booklist</em> <br /></p><p>"Series fans and readers who enjoy C.J. Box and other authors of Western mysteries will be enthralled by this electrifying and intense work; a triumph." <br />-<em>Library Journal</em> (starred review) </p><h3>Product Description</h3><p><strong>Wyoming's favorite sheriff braves a frozen inferno as he races to capture an escaped murderer. </strong> <br /></p><p>Well-read and world-weary, Sheriff Walt Longmire has been maintaing order in Wyoming's Absaroka County for more than thirty years, but in this riveting seventh outing, he is pushed to his limits. Raynaud Shade, an adopted Crow Indian, has just confessed to murdering a boy ten years ago and burying him deep within the Big Horn Mountains. After transporting Shade and a group of other convicted murderers through a snowstorm, Walt is informed by the FBI that the body is buried in his jurisdiction-and the victim's name is White Buffalo. Guided only by Indian mysticism and a battered paperback of Dante's <em>Inferno</em>, Walt pursues Shade and his fellow escapees into the icy hell of the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area, cheating death to ensure that justice-both civil and spiritual-is served. <br /></p><

Ann Jacobs

Her Alien Masters

<div><p><strong>Her Alien Masters</strong></p> <p><em>Ann Jacobs</em></p> <p> </p> <p><i>Book 6 in the Pleasure Partners series.</i></p> <p> </p> <p>Garnet wants great wealth—and finds it in her new Master, the golden alien Romulus. But she soon learns Romulus also has a male slave, Antonio, his life companion. When they were young, Antonio was modified to be a near-perfect duplicate of his Master. Their bond is strong and Romulus expects Garnet to welcome Antonio into their bed. Though sex with the two men is wonderful, Garnet wants her mate all to herself.</p> <p> </p> <p>Romulus has two jealous lovers on his hands. Wishing to make Garnet happy, he gifts Antonio with his own eunuch as a compromise…but Romulus misses him deeply. As Garnet’s love for Romulus grows, so does her need to make him happy as well. Her solution? All four of them—living together, sleeping together, loving together. Always.</p> <p> </p> <p><i>Reader Advisory: This book offers erotic public and multi-partner sex scenes.</i></p> <p> </p> <p><i>Publisher’s Note: The Pleasure Partners series originally comprised the Luna Ten Chronicles and Obsidion Chronicles series, and were previously published elsewhere. Each book has evolved through extensive lengthening and revision for Ellora’s Cave to provide a consistent and enjoyable reading experience. </i><i>This book was previously titled</i> Obsidion Chronicles: Garnet’s Fantasy.<i></i></p></div><

Douglas Jackson

Hero of Rome

<div><h3>Product Description</h3><p>The Roman grip on Britain is weakening. Emperor Nero has turned his face away from this far-flung outpost. The Druids are on the rise, spreading seeds of rebellion among the British tribes. Roman cruelty and exploitation has angered their British subjects. The warrior queen Boudicca will lead the tribes to war.Standing against the rising tide of Boudicca’s rebellion is Roman Tribune, Gaius Valerius Verrens, Commander of the veteran legions at Colonia. Valerius leads the veterans in a last stand against the unstoppable horde of Boudicca’s rebel army. Step by step, the bloodied survivors are forced back into the Temple of Claudius. It is here that Valerius wins lifelong fame and the accolade Hero of Rome. </p><h3>About the Author</h3><p>Douglas Jackson turned a lifelong fascination for Rome and the Romans into his first two novels, Caligula and Claudius. He was born in Jedburgh, in the Scottish Borders and now lives in Bridge of Allan. Hero of Rome is the first in a major new Roman trilogy, featuring Valerius Verrens. </p></div><

Cat Johnson

Hooked

Stephen Jones

Horror: The 100 Best Books

<h3>Amazon.com Review</h3><p>First published in 1988, <em>Horror: The 100 Best Books</em> has remained the only book of its kind: a solid (and entertaining) annotated reading list spanning the range of horror fiction from the 16th to the 20th century. The device of asking 100 horror, fantasy,and science fiction writers to write about their favorite horror books might seem at first to capture an idiosyncratic sample, but through diplomacy and diligence, editors Stephen Jones and Kim Newman succeeded in obtaining short essays on most (if not all) of the well-known classics, as well as many more lesser-knowns that are well worth discovering. Readers who follow up on these recommendations will find tips about books by writers mostly known for other genres--such as Iain Banks, Robert Holdstock, Lisa Tuttle, and David Morrell.</p><p>Also valuable are write-ups on literary works not always acknowledged as horror, such as Kingsley Amis's <em>The Green Man</em>, Jerzy Kosinski's <em>The Painted Bird</em>, and John Gardner's <em>Grendel</em>. And the write-ups offer a fascinating peek into the minds of the contributors, who include just about all the top horror writers of the'60s-'80s. This 10th anniversary edition makes no changes in the list of 100 books, but updates the entries and includes a 9-page reading list of titles from 458 B.C. to 1997. <em>--Fiona Webster</em></p><h3>Review</h3><p>The continuing growth in popularity of speculative fiction (an all-encompassing term for horror, fantasy, and science fiction) has resulted in a recent spate of suggested reading lists. Strangely enough, these two collections, while possessing corresponding publishers, titles, and concepts, utilize vastly different approaches to compile their "best of' lists.Of the two, Jones' and Newman's entry is more interesting, as they have imbued their book with a bit of novelty by garnering the opinions of 100 authors, editors, and others in the genre. Each contributor offers a personal essay on why they made their selection. Contributors include the field's current bestselling authors (such as Stephen King, Clive Barker, and Robert McCammon) as well as deceased luminaries (such as Edgar Allen Poe, Robert Howard, and H.P. Lovecaft). Chronologically, the selections range from The Tragical History of Dr. Faustus (Christopher Marlowe, 1592) to Dark Feasts (Ramsey Campbell, 1987). By soliciting the opinions of so many varied voices, Jones and Newman avoid overloading the list with personal bias, and they achieve an eclectic touch that makes the choices extremely interesting. Acknowledging the potential quirky nature of such a selection process, a further recommended reading list is appended, giving the reader enough material to keep him or her busy into the next century. Taking a somewhat converse approach, Cawthorn and Moorcock simply list their personal selections for the 100 best books in the field of fantasy. While the editors' credentials are clearly topnotch, the uniform viewpoint doesn't measure up the variety offered in Jones' and Newman's collection. To their credit, the picks of Cawthorn and Moorcock are wide-ranging, spanning from Gulliver's Travels (Jonathan Swift, 1726) to Expecting Sonteone Taller (Tom Holt~ 1987) chronologically, and encompassing commensurate ground thematically. Indicative of the narrow, sometimes imperceptible boundary between definitions of fantasy and horror is the fact that fourteen works have achieved mention in both of these lists. Regardless of the dissimilar methods used in compiling these two listings, there's no question that both offer plenty of interesting and provocative suggestions for future reading. -- <em>From Independent Publisher</em></p><

Lisa Jackson

Hot Blooded

<p><B>A First One Dead Body. . .</B><p>A prostitute lies strangled in a seedy French Quarter hotel room. Miles away, in a rambling plantation house on the sultry shores of Lake Ponchartrain, popular late-night radio host Dr. Samantha Leeds receives a threatening crank call. All in a day's work for a celebrity. Who would think to link the two?<p><B>Then Another. . .</B><p>A second hooker's corpse turns up. Samantha's ominous caller persists, along with a mysterious claiming to be a woman from her past&#8212;a woman who's been dead for years. With Detective Rick Bentz convinced that the serial killer prowling the shadowy streets of New Orleans is somebody close to Samantha, she doesn't dare trust anyone. Especially not Ty Wheeler, her seductive new neighbor who seems to know more about her than a stranger should.<p><B>. . .And Another</B><p>Somebody has discovered Samantha's darkest secret. Somebody is convinced that lives must be sacrificed to pay for her sins. So far, the...<

Diana Wynne Jones

House of Many Ways

<p class="description">Charmain Baker is in over her head. Looking after Great-Uncle William's tiny cottage while he's ill should have been easy. But Great-Uncle William is better known as the Royal Wizard Norland, and his house bends space and time. Its single door leads to any number of places—the bedrooms, the kitchen, the caves under the mountains, the past, and the Royal Mansion, to name just a few. By opening that door, Charmain has become responsible for not only the house, but for an extremely magical stray dog, a muddled young apprentice wizard, and a box of the king's most treasured documents. She has encountered a terrifying beast called a lubbock, irritated a clan of small blue creatures, and wound up smack in the middle of an urgent search. The king and his daughter are desperate to find the lost, fabled Elfgift—so desperate that they've even called in an intimidating sorceress named Sophie to help. And where Sophie is, can the Wizard Howl and fire demon Calcifer be far behind? Of course, with that magical family involved, there's bound to be chaos—and unexpected revelations. No one will be more surprised than Charmain by what Howl and Sophie discover.</p><

Diana Wynne Jones

Howl's Moving Castle

<p>Sophie has the great misfortune of being the eldest of three daughters, destined to fail miserably should she ever leave home to seek her fate. But when she unwittingly attracts the ire of the Witch of the Waste, Sophie finds herself under a horrid spell that transforms her into an old lady. Her only chance at breaking it lies in the ever-moving castle in the hills: the Wizard Howl's castle. To untangle the enchantment, Sophie must handle the heartless Howl, strike a bargain with a fire demon, and meet the Witch of the Waste head-on. Along the way, she discovers that there's far more to Howl&#8212;and herself&#8212;than first meets the eye.<

Vanessa Jaye

Hunter of the Heart

Emma Jameson

Ice Blue

ICE BLUE, a new cozy mystery by Emma Jameson, is the first in the Lord and Lady Hetheridge series. Anthony Hetheridge, Chief Superintendent for New Scotland Yard, is that rarest of bluebloods -- a Peer who's risen far in his field on merit alone. Hetheridge believes his life is in perfect order. Then he meets Detective Kate Wakefield -- beautiful, willful, and half his age...<

L E Modesitt Jr

Imager Portfolio #02 - Imager's Challenge

<h3>From Publishers Weekly</h3><p>In this second installment of Modesitt's serpentine political fantasy series (following 2008's Imager), the imager Rhennthyl has been made a Maitre D'Aspect and Liaison to the Civic Patrol of L'Excelsis. As a covert security operative, Rhennthyl must ferret out corruption. He expects guidance from the Collegium, but the more involved he becomes in the patrol, the more the masters distance themselves. When Rhennthyl makes enemies of one of the high holder families, the Collegium's refusal to become involved leaves him no options but to take matters into his own hands. Though the story drags occasionally as Rhennthyl ponders every aspect of his predicament and the Masters give constant professorial lectures, Modesitt's steady prose guides Rhennthyl and the reader through the hierarchical foot-dragging and feudal power-mongering. <br />Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. </p><h3>Review</h3><p><em />Praise for the Imager Portfolio<br /></p><p><em />"The Imager Portfolio features some of the best characters Modesitt has ever created, real enough to make you consider what you'd do in their places."<br /><em>--Booklist </em>on *Imager's Challenge<br /></p><p>*</p><p>"Modesitt writes some of the most interesting characters in fantasy. He is a master of developing young heroes. Fans of the author's Recluce and Corean series will enjoy [the Imager Portfolio]."<br />*--SFRevu<br /></p><p><em>"The Imager Portfolio features some of the best characters Modesitt has ever created, real enough to make you consider what you'd do in their places."<br /></em>--Booklist<em> on </em>Imager's Challenge<br /></p><p><em>"[Modesitt is] one of the genre's most accomplished detailers of the social and political complexities of wielding power."<br /></em>--Library Journal<em> on </em>Imager's Challenge<br /></p><p><em>"If you are looking for a character-driven book (with a bit of mystery) that is well written and believable, and spends time examining people's motivations, then this book is very much for you."<br /></em>--Fantasybookreviewer<em> on </em>Imager<br /></p><p><em>"There are strong female characters as is the norm for Modesitt's novels. The women he develops don't need to be masculine to be strong. . . .  Mr. Modesitt's fans will not be disappointed. Fans of David Farland should find this work enjoyable as well. It is odd to call something realistic fantasy, but in this case it works. There are definite laws that are followed and a realistic economic system. The government that is developed is a reaction to the world built upon the actions of others in the past. There is a little bit of a mystery to be solved in this story as well. . . .  I look forward to the next volume and I am sure many of you will too."<br /></em>--SFRevu<em> on </em>Imager<br /></p><p><em>"The prolific Modesitt kicks off a new fantasy series that boasts an early modern setting--think Victorian times without the pollution. . . .   Modesitt's capacity to wring new surprises from stock ideas remains undiminished."<br /></em>--Kirkus Reviews<em> on </em>Imager<br /></p><p><em>"Modesitt has drawn a world intriguing enough by itself and thoroughly integrated the magic of imaging into it. The characters are real people, learning and struggling and dealing with their families. Rivetingly beginning a new series, Imager Portfolio, this is thoroughly absorbing, whetting the appetite for the next installment."<br /></em>--Booklist<em> on </em>Imager<br /></p><p><em>"Excelling in his characterizations and the verisimilitude of his world building, the author of the long-standing "Recluce" novels and the "Spellsong Cycle" crafts an intriguing series opener about the magic of creation and perception that should find a place in most fantasy collections."<br /></em>--Library Journal<em> on </em>Imager<br /></p><p><em>"Meticulous worldbuilding . . . .  The world is fascinating, and the Imagers themselves are extraordinary."<br /></em>--RT Bookreviews<em> on </em>Imager*</p><

L E Modesitt Jr

Imager Portfolio #04 - Scholar

Lisa Jackson

Impostress

<div><h3>From Booklist</h3><p>To repay the debt she owes her sister, Kiera of Lawenydd reluctantly agrees to pretend to be Elyn during her wedding day so that her sister can have one last night with the lover she must give up to marry Lord Kelan, the "Beast of Penbrooke." Since Kelan has never seen Elyn, Kiera hopes their scheme will succeed, but everything depends on her keeping Kelan drunk enough to not want a wedding night with his new bride. Unfortunately, after the wedding Kiera finds there isn't enough wine in all of Wales to keep Kelan from sampling his new wife, but even more surprising to her is just how much she enjoys Kelan's sensual skills. When Elyn doesn't show up the next day as promised, Kiera is trapped in a lie and left desperately trying to deceive her dangerous, all too attractive new husband. Jackson's strong, vivid characters and bold writing style will please readers who want their medieval romances to be adventurous and sensually passionate. <em>John Charles</em><br><em>Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved</em></p></div><

Janet Elizabeth Jones

Incubus

<p>To save his kind, Meical Grabian agrees to participate in a dangerous experiment. One that takes his vampire's thirst for blood and leaves him hungering for something new. An incubus can be sated only with passion&#8212;but what woman could love what he's become? Yet when Caroline Bengal finds him abandoned in a snowy wood, she senses his emotional turmoil and brings him to her desolate cabin. Caroline's compassion and earthy beauty tempt the hunger Meical has desperately been keeping at bay. And soon Meical is visiting Caroline's dreams, seducing his prey while she sleeps. But another predator has set his sights on Caroline, with more sinister intentions. If Meical is ever to reveal his true nature to Caroline, he'll have to earn her trust...and keep her alive.<

Jambrea Jo Jones

Inequities

Kevin W Jeter

Infernal Devices

<h3>Product Description</h3><p>WHEN GEORGE’S FATHER DIED, HE LEFT GEORGE HIS WATCHMAKER SHOP – AND MORE.<br /></p><p>But George has little talent for watches and other infernal devices. When someone tries to steal an old device from the premises, George finds himself embroiled in a mystery of time travel, music and sexual intrigue. The classic steampunk tale from the master of the genre.<br /></p><p>With a new introduction by the author, and an afterword by Jeff VanderMeer.<br /></p><p>FILE UNDER: Steampunk [ Intriguing Tech | It's About Time | Musical Interlude | Classic Steampunk ]<br /></p><hr /><p>“This is the real thing – a mad inventor, curious coins, murky London alleys and windblown Scottish Isles … a wild and extravagant plot that turns up new mysteries with each succeeding page.”<br />– James P Blaylock<br /></p><p>“Pure joy… I couldn’t set it down.”<br />– SFFBook.com </p><h3>About the Author</h3><p>K.W. Jeter is a respected American novelist who wrote what was likely the first true cyberpunk novel, Dr. Adder, which was enthusiastically recommended by Philip K. Dick. His many original novels range between dark noir-horror and visionary science fiction. He has also written several authorised sequels to Blade Runner (aka Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep). </p><

N K Jemisin

Inheritance #01 - The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms

N. K. Jemisin - The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms Inheritance 01 Yeine Darr is an outcast from the barbarian north. But when her mother dies under mysterious circumstances, she is summoned to the majestic city of Sky. There, to her shock, Yeine is named an heiress to the king. But the throne of the Hundred Thousand Kingdoms is not easily won, and Yeine is thrust into a vicious power struggle with a pair of cousins she never knew she had. As she fights for her life, she draws ever closer to the secrets of her mother's death and her family's bloody history. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, Yeine will learn how perilous it can be when love and hate - and gods and mortals - are bound inseparably together.<

N K Jemisin

Inheritance #02 - The Broken Kingdoms

The gods have broken free after centuries of slavery, and the world holds its breath, fearing their vengeance. The saga of mortals and immortals continues in THE BROKEN KINGDOMS. In the city of Shadow, beneath the World Tree, alleyways shimmer with magic and godlings live hidden among mortalkind. Oree Shoth, a blind artist, takes in a homeless man who glows like a living sun to her strange sight. This act of kindness engulfs Oree in a nightmarish conspiracy. Someone, somehow, is murdering godlings, leaving their desecrated bodies all over the city. Oree's peculiar guest is at the heart of it, his presence putting her in mortal danger -- but is it him the killers want, or Oree? And is the earthly power of the Arameri king their ultimate goal, or have they set their sights on the Lord of Night himself?<

N K Jemisin

Inheritance #03 - The Kingdom of Gods

<h3><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; font-size: 11px; ">For two thousand years the Arameri family has ruled the world by enslaving the very gods that created mortalkind. Now the gods are free, and the Arameri's ruthless grip is slipping. Yet they are all that stands between peace and world-spanning, unending war.Shahar, last scion of the family, must choose her loyalties. She yearns to trust Sieh, the godling she loves. Yet her duty as Arameri heir is to uphold the family's interests, even if that means using and destroying everyone she cares for.As long-suppressed rage and terrible new magics consume the world, the Maelstrom - which even gods fear - is summoned forth. Shahar and Sieh: mortal and god, lovers and enemies. Can they stand together against the chaos that threatens the kingdom of gods?</span></h3><

Erica Jong

Inventing Memory

Stephen Jones

It Came From Del Rio

<div><p class="description">Horror, parody, zombies, bunnyhead chronicles, fiction, noir fiction, chupacabra, coyote, Mexico, texas, Austin, Del Rio, Trapdoor Books, Stephen Graham Jones</p> <h3>Product Description</h3><p>There are borders and then there are borders. Between right and wrong. Between Texas and Mexico. The first is a joke to Dodd Raines, the second a payday. Then there's the borders he's made. Between himself and his estranged daughter, the border patrol agent. Between himself and his one-time employers. And there's another border, one he cares about even less than the Rio Grande: the border between life and death. Used to, the shadow Dodd Raines cast when he stood dripping from that water - it was the shadow of a fugitive. But now that fugitive's coming home, and the shadow he's casting? It's got rabbit ears. Listen, you can hear the chupacabras padding along beside him - their new master. He's that big guy in the hood, slouching out by the gas pumps. Walking north, for justice. Austin's never seen anything like Dodd Raines, and never will again. Get ready. </p> </div><

Cat Johnson

Jared

John Philip Jenkins

Jesus Wars

Maureen Jennings

A Journeyman to Grief

<p>The abduction of a young woman in 1858 ends in Toronto thirty-eight years later -- in murder.<br><br>In 1858, a young woman on her honeymoon is forcibly abducted and taken across the border from Canada and sold into slavery. Thirty-eight years later, Detective Murdoch is working on a murder case that will take all of his resourcefulness to solve. The owner of one of Toronto's livery stables has been found dead. He has been horsewhipped and left hanging from his wrists in his tack room, and his wife claims that a considerable sum of money has been stolen. Then a second man is also murdered, his body strangely tied as if he were a rebellious slave. Murdoch has to find out whether Toronto's small "coloured" community has a vicious murderer in its midst -- an investigation that puts his own life in danger. <br><br>Maureen Jennings's trademark in her popular and acclaimed Detective Murdoch series is to reveal a long-forgotten facet about life in the city that dispels any notion that...<

William W Johnstone

Judgment in the Ashes

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