Battle for Athranor: Fantasy Package


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by Alfred Bekker This book contains the following stories: Volume 1 Attack of the Orcs Volume 2 The Curse of the Dwarf Gold Volume 3 The Dragon Attack Volume 4 Storming the Elven Kingdom Lirandil, the wanderer among the elves, sets out with the king's son Candric and the orc Rhomroor on a dangerous mission on which the fate of Athranor may depend... Stories about the ancient home of the Elves on the continent of Athranor, long before they reached the Intermediate Land.




Marquanteur And The Nights Of Marseille: French Crime Thriller


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A sinister serial killer with a very special signature is wreaking havoc in Marseille. Commissaire Pierre Marquanteur follows in his footsteps and tries to stop the killer. He soon realizes that the case has a completely different background than previously suspected .. . Titles previously published in the series of Marseille crime novels about Pierre Marquanteur: The killer of Marseille Commissaire Marquanteur and the nights of Marseille




The Hard Dozen: Western


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Two dozen riders came down Roswell's Main Street at a slow pace. The men were well armed. Winchester rifles were in their scubbards, Revolver grips protruded from the low-buckled holsters. Here and there a shotgun could also be seen. Some of the riders wore bandoliers around their shoulders. Dust covered their clothing. At the head of this sinister pack rode a man with a black beard. He wore a suit with a bowtie. At his side hung a Colt with a name engraved on the ivory-colored handle. DARREN McCALL - in large letters. McCall reined in the reins near the McMillan store. Next to him rode a dark-haired beauty - the only woman in the crowd of riders. She was wearing a riding dress and fanning herself with her hat. "Is this that nest called Roswell?" she asked with clear contempt in her voice. McCall laughed. "Now Roswell is still a rat hole. But that will change soon... Once everything here is mine!" Neal Chadwick aka ALFRED BEKKER is a well-known author of fantasy novels, science fiction, crime novels and books for young people. In addition to his major book successes, he has written numerous novels for suspense series such as Ren Dhark, Jerry Cotton, Cotton reloaded, Inspector X, John Sinclair and Jessica Bannister. He has also published under the names Neal Chadwick, Henry Rohmer, Conny Walden, Sidney Gardner, Jonas Herlin, Adrian Leschek, John Devlin, Brian Carisi, Robert Gruber and Janet Farell .




Commissaire Marquanteur And The Dead Mademoiselles: France Crime Thriller


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by Alfred Bekker A serial killer is killing blonde women with curls. When FoPoCri takes on the case, the killer has been active for several years and leaves no traces behind. It is only when the latest dead bodies are found that things seem to be moving. Commissaire Marquanteur and his team of investigators in Marseille have to use all their skills to track down the killer. Alfred Bekker is a well-known author of fantasy novels, crime thrillers and books for young people. In addition to his major book successes, he has written numerous novels for suspense series such as Ren Dhark, Jerry Cotton, Cotton Reloaded, Kommissar X, John Sinclair and Jessica Bannister. He has also published under the names Jack Raymond, Robert Gruber, Neal Chadwick, Henry Rohmer, Conny Walden and Janet Farell.




Trevellian And The Bazooka Killer: Thriller


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Thriller by Alfred Bekker The size of this book corresponds to 111 paperback pages. Who was behind the deadly assassination attempt on Brian Imperioli? The mobster had a lot of enemies - and two sons whom he had disowned. But there are also old scores to settle that arose during the Vietnam War. Investigators Trevellian and Tucker have to concentrate on one lead. But is it the right one? Alfred Bekker is a well-known author of fantasy novels, crime thrillers and books for young people. In addition to his major book successes, he has written numerous novels for suspense series such as Ren Dhark, Jerry Cotton, Cotton reloaded, Kommissar X, John Sinclair and Jessica Bannister. He has also published under the names Neal Chadwick, Henry Rohmer, Conny Walden and Janet Farell .




The Heritage Of The Halflings (The Halflings Of Athranor 2) Fantasy


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The Heritage Of The Halflings (The Halflings Of Athranor 2) Fantasy novel by Alfred Bekker The halflings of Athranor led a quiet, tranquil life. But now Arvan Aradis, the young human who grew up among them, has returned. He is in search of the only weapon that can defeat the Corrupter of Fate - and that was entrusted to the halflings centuries ago. But the small race has long forgotten its obligation. Arvan and his companions - the halflings Borro, Neldo, and Zalea, and the elf Lirandil - are on their own in their search for the lost Rune Tree.




Hesiod and the Beginnings of Greek Philosophy


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This fascinating volume rethinks the relationship between early Greek philosophers and the epic poet Hesiod, by presenting fifteen studies that offer different perspectives on matters of style, genre, intertextuality and the history of ideas.




White Treasure


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Wilbur Bone must use all his inner-strength to control his emotions as he drives his lifelong best friend, Michael Moresby, to the airport for the last time. On the seat next to him, is a box containing Michael's remains. Minutes later, Wilbur steps onto a two-seater plane with Michael's ashes and heads to Lake Ontario where he carries out his friend's final wishes. As Wilbur begins grieving his loss, he learns that Michael has left him his dive boat and business, sixteen photographs of sunken ships, and a mysterious poem. But there is only one problem: Wilbur has never conquered the fears that overtake him when he dives. Still, Wilbur knows that Michael spent a lifetime fruitlessly diving for treasure and feels obligated to continue his quest. Now as danger looms ahead, Wilbur must determine whether the clues will actually lead to riches and, more importantly, if he can survive the treacherous, deep waters of Lake Ontario. White Treasure is the thrilling tale of a retired English teacher's adventure after he inherits his best friend's diving boat and risky mission beneath the surface of a Canadian lake.




Dragon Alliance


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When a young dragonrider named Mkel and his dragon, Gallanth, begin having visions of the last horrendous war that the Dragon Alliance Republic fought against the Morgathian Empire, they realize that these visions are warning them of a rising darkness and battle yet to come. But as they train their soldiers for the war ahead, they discover that the Morgathians aren't their only enemy; someone within the Alliance is conspiring against them. To make matters worse, a group of power-hungry senators known as the Party of the Enlightened are collaborating to bring about the Alliance's destruction. Worried by their newfound foes and forever haunted by the death of his father, Mkel must find a way to put the past behind him and bring his troops together if he and Gallanth hope to overcome these threats. But with the odds stacked against them and many difficult battles ahead, Mkel can't help but wonder if he-or the Alliance-will survive.




The Curse of the King


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Laura Wilson is the heir to an ancient curse. As a young witch descending from the very powerful trio of witches that had cursed Macbeth, the pressure she faces daily is non-stop. When Laura is forced to participate in her school’s rendition of the classic play, she gives herself a single task. She must break the curse once and for all. This task proves itself to be more difficult than she ever could have imagined when a miscast spell leads to the summoning of her dead ancestor, Cecily Wilson-- one of the very witches that cursed Macbeth. As Laura attempts to send her resurrected relative back beyond the veil, she is faced with one of the harsh realities of high school: having a crush on her best friend, Holly. However things only get more complicated as Holly pines after Peter, a lonely, quick-witted vampire. While she grows closer to Cecily, Laura sees first-hand the true horrors of being a witch in Elizabethan England as demonic forces arise in her little town of Shipley Hollow. Can Laura break the curse and save her family name before the curtains rise on opening night? Brought to you by Winnie Lyon, The Curse of the King is an action-packed novel with mysterious and magical twists at every turn.