The Grid 2: Quest For Vengeance


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Two friends trapped in The Grid ... A President who was there when the plague began ... A conspiracy to keep the truth from those caught in The City ... A man who will stop at nothing to hold his wife and children once again. Caught in The Grid, Joe Parsons must fight to stay alive as his enemies conspire against him. While his friends work to save him, more startling truths are revealed about President Josh Delman's past. But Damien Hunter is on to the President, and he'll stop at nothing to save the wife and children who were stolen from him. In the second part of The Grid Trilogy, the truth is finally revealed about the plague years and how the decimation of humanity could have been stopped. But one man will do what it takes to keep the truth hidden. [Note: This book has a cliffhanger ending and is written in UK English] The Grid 2: Quest for Vengeance is the second part of The Grid Trilogy The Grid 3: Catharsis is the final part of story. What readers are saying about The Grid Trilogy This book was simply amazing! I was immediately pulled into the story. The conflicts for each of the characters and how everything tied together was riveting! I reached the end of the book and was surprised- I hadn't realized that I had been close to the end. Paul Teague is just that good! Excellent story. Looking forward to reading more. This kept me hooked with the vivid imagery of the ruined city, and the oppression of the climbs. Can't wait to read the rest! I really enjoyed this book, it had everything I look for in a book, had me hooked on page 1. I just found this author and am so glad I did, I can't wait to read more from him Hooked from the get go. Imaginative and believable. Characters feel like your best friends. At least the good guys do! Loved this series. Very suspenseful and full of twists. A very fast paced read. [Note: This book has a cliffhanger ending and uses UK English]




The Grid 1: Fall of Justice


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A fortress city. A terrifying prison. A survivor determined to beat the odds ... Joe Parsons is playing with fire and he knows it. He has no idea what deadly secrets he and his friends will uncover when they finally hack into The City's sinister Fortrillium network. Justice is in short supply in the harsh, decaying world in which he's been raised but Joe is desperate to uncover the truth behind his father's sudden disappearance seven years previously. On the brink of a breakthrough, he is captured red-handed and sent directly to The Grid, a deadly, gamified colosseum from which only one person has ever escaped alive. Hunted by his enemies and in constant danger, Joe must find a way to survive. What he discovers along the way will change his life forever … if he can manage to escape. Fall of Justice is a gripping work of dystopian sci-fi, set in a post-plague world hundreds of years in the future. If you like tension-filled suspense, fascinating apocalyptic futures and high-speed sci-fi thrillers, then you’ll love the first book in Paul Teague’s The Grid Trilogy. Buy Fall of Justice to fight your way through The Grid today! What readers are saying about The Grid Trilogy This book was simply amazing! I was immediately pulled into the story. The conflicts for each of the characters and how everything tied together was riveting! I reached the end of the book and was surprised- I hadn't realized that I had been close to the end. Paul Teague is just that good! Excellent story. Looking forward to reading more. This kept me hooked with the vivid imagery of the ruined city, and the oppression of the climbs. Can't wait to read the rest! I really enjoyed this book, it had everything I look for in a book, had me hooked on page 1. I just found this author and am so glad I did, I can't wait to read more from him Hooked from the get go. Imaginative and believable. Characters feel like your best friends. At least the good guys do! [Note: This book has a cliffhanger ending and is written in UK English]




The Grid Trilogy Boxset


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The Grid Trilogy Box Set [Enclosed in this box set: Fall of Justice, Quest for Vengeance and Catharsis] The Grid 1: Fall of Justice A fortress city. A terrifying prison. A survivor determined to beat the odds ... Joe Parsons is playing with fire and he knows it. He has no idea what deadly secrets he and his friends will uncover when they finally hack into The City's sinister Fortrillium network. Justice is in short supply in the harsh, decaying world in which he's been raised but Joe is desperate to uncover the truth behind his father's sudden disappearance seven years previously. On the brink of a breakthrough, he is captured red-handed and sent directly to The Grid, a deadly, gamified colosseum from which only one person has ever escaped alive. Hunted by his enemies and in constant danger, Joe must find a way to survive. What he discovers along the way will change his life forever … if he can manage to escape. Fall of Justice is a gripping work of dystopian sci-fi, set in a post-plague world hundreds of years in the future. The Grid 2: Quest for Vengeance Two friends trapped in The Grid ... A President who was there when the plague began ... A conspiracy to keep the truth from those caught in The City ... A man who will stop at nothing to hold his wife and children once again ... Caught in The Grid, Joe Parsons must fight to stay alive as his enemies conspire against him. While his friends work to save him, more startling truths are revealed about President Josh Delman's past. But Damien Hunter is on to the President, and he'll stop at nothing to save the wife and children who were stolen from him. In the second part of The Grid Trilogy, the truth is finally revealed about the plague years and how the decimation of humanity could have been stopped. But one man will do what it takes to keep the truth hidden. The Grid 3: Catharsis The ticking clock which could wipe out humanity ... A deadly deal struck in secret ... The betrayal which sentenced millions to certain death ... A man who will stop at nothing to be reunited with his family ... Only one man can end it all ... In the final part of The Grid Trilogy, Joe Parsons is forced to forge extraordinary alliances in order to survive. Having discovered the mystery at the centre of The Grid, he's not only fighting for his own life, he must now move fast to save the entire city. The secrets of the past come back to haunt President Delman whose actions as a young man damned the citizens to their miserable lives within the high concrete walls. The race is on to beat Catharsis and assure the future of humanity. Can Joe Parsons fight his way back through The Grid and save the remains of humanity? What readers are saying about The Grid Trilogy This book was simply amazing! I was immediately pulled into the story. The conflicts for each of the characters and how everything tied together was riveting! I reached the end of the book and was surprised- I hadn't realized that I had been close to the end. Paul Teague is just that good! Excellent story. Looking forward to reading more. This kept me hooked with the vivid imagery of the ruined city, and the oppression of the climbs. Can't wait to read the rest! I really enjoyed this book, it had everything I look for in a book, had me hooked on page 1. I just found this author and am so glad I did, I can't wait to read more from him Hooked from the get go. Imaginative and believable. Characters feel like your best friends. At least the good guys do! Loved this series. Very suspenseful and full of twists. A very fast paced read.




The Secret Bunker Trilogy 2: The Four Quadrants


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A sleeping planet. A sinister enemy. A hate that could destroy everything … The entire planet is paralysed by a deadly shroud of darkness. Only those trapped in the secret bunker can save it. But they are not alone. A hidden enemy is battling for control of the Earth, and he's ready to sell it to the highest bidder. He harbours a deep grudge against the government leaders who cast him aside with barely a second thought. Now it's time for revenge ... and the whole world is going to pay. As Dan Tracy continues his terrifying journey through the deep tunnels of the secret bunker, he gets help from an unexpected source. Only they were supposed to be dead ... Buy The Four Quadrants to continue the fight to save humanity today! What readers are saying The Secret Bunker set a quick pace towards a culmination of events with a meeting of all the main characters and left me gripped along the way. It's not often I pre order the next book but I did in this case, there's no way I'm missing what happens next. I'm fascinated by the fact that Paul manages to provide an authentic teenage voice for his prime character all the way through. Looking forward to seeing what comes in the second of the trilogy which I've already pre-ordered, need I say more? Really enjoyed this adventure seen through the eyes of the teenage lead character - his voice was so true and compelling. I'm looking forward to reading the others and would rather like to go and visit the real bunker! Thoroughly enjoyed this as it keeps you intrigued all the way through. Must get on to part 2 now. I really enjoyed this book and had a hard time putting it down, I can't wait to see what happens next in book two! 5 Stars, I really enjoyed it! ... the action is intense and lots of twists and turns abound until the last page is turned. At the conclusion, the reader is left wondering about many events that are still in progress. Wow...... The characters are well defined, plot is fantastic and the ending leaves us waiting for the next part … Most highly recommended. [Note: This book has a cliffhanger ending and is written in UK English] The Secret Bunker Trilogy has been completely re-edited and revised to mark the 25th Anniversary in 2019 of Scotland's Secret Bunker being open to the public. This is the real-life bunker on which this trilogy is based.




Phase 6


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A deadly plague. A decaying city. A sinister force ready to step into the void ... Alex Brady is in denial. His girlfriend Audra has disappeared, his father is being held in prison and he still thinks it will all turn out fine. But his friends Deena and Carlos know better, and they can see the writing on the wall. What with the compulsory vaccination programme, the increased presence of the sinister Fortrillium and a world that's falling to pieces around them, they know this is the endgame. When Alex receives a desperate message from Audra, he knows that the time has come to take action. He must break into Fortrillium's sprawling HQ and discover the ugly truth about what's happening behind closed doors. What he finds there could herald the end of civilization ... they're in Phase 6 of a global plague. It's the final days that are the most deadly ... About the book ... Phase 6 is Paul Teague's seventh sci-fi/dystopian novel. It takes place after the events in The Secret Bunker Trilogy and years before the terrifying world of The Grid Trilogy. It's the ideal way to start reading the series if you like your sci-fi/dystopian novels non-stop action and wall-to-wall intrigue.




The Secret Bunker Trilogy Boxset


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The Secret Bunker Trilogy Box Set [Enclosed in this box set: Darkness Falls, The Four Quadrants and Regeneration] The Secret Bunker Trilogy 1: Darkness Falls A secret bunker. A sinister darkness. Can Dan Tracy put the pieces together before the whole world is lost? On a family trip to a disused Cold War bunker, Dan Tracy's family gets caught up in life­ threatening events which have cast a sudden and terrible darkness over the surface of the planet. All known life has been put to sleep, causing havoc throughout the world as planes drop from the skies, vehicles career off the road and governments seem powerless to intervene. 24 hours after the darkness descends, the bunker undergoes a massive transformation and it emerges that the dusty old tunnels form a state-­of­-the-­art operations centre which has been hiding in open view for many decades - but its present­day purpose is unclear. Dan soon realises that he and his family are part of something bigger than they could ever have imagined and the world is in perilous danger from a malevolent organisation based on earth and intent on destroying the planet. If you like fast-paced apocalyptic action, captivating characters, and stories that keep you reading all night long, then you’ll love Paul Teague’s Secret Bunker Trilogy. The Secret Bunker Trilogy 2: The Four Quadrants A sleeping planet. A sinister enemy. A hate that could destroy everything … The entire planet is paralysed by a deadly shroud of darkness. Only those trapped in the secret bunker can save it. But they are not alone. A hidden enemy is battling for control of the Earth, and he's ready to sell it to the highest bidder. He harbours a deep grudge against the government leaders who cast him aside with barely a second thought. Now it's time for revenge ... and the whole world is going to pay. As Dan Tracy continues his terrifying journey through the deep tunnels of the secret bunker, he gets help from an unexpected source. Only they were supposed to be dead ... The Secret Bunker Trilogy 3: Regeneration A ravaged planet. A formidable enemy. And now something deadly is lurking in space … The Earth is burning, the result of vicious sabotage on the terraforming programme that was meant to save it ... Two hundred nuclear weapons have been launched at key targets across the planet ... An alien species is gathering warships while the world sleeps, unable to defend itself ... A ruthless cybernetic army is about to erase all traces of life in the bunkers, controlled by their Queen ... And a genetic timebomb is ticking in the bodies of the only people who can put an end to this deadly assault. Dan Tracy must face his worst fears as he stares his new enemy directly in the eyes. But only one can survive the final battle in space, only one will make it out alive ... The Secret Bunker Trilogy has been completely re-edited and revised to mark the 25th Anniversary in 2019 of Scotland's Secret Bunker being open to the public. This is the real-life bunker on which this trilogy is based.




The Secret Bunker Trilogy 1: Darkness Falls


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A Cold War bunker now used as a day trip destination for tourists ... A twin who died in mysterious circumstances ... A family lured to a special place at a particular time ... And then the darkness falls. Separated from his family as the entire planet becomes surrounded by a deathly blackness, Dan Tracy must figure out what's going on below ground. The bunker is at the centre of a conspiracy to destroy the Earth - but there's something special about Dan and his twin that could stop the terrorists dead in their tracks. It's a race against time as the process of destruction has already begun ... Who will be left to hear Earth's final screams? The Secret Bunker: Darkness Falls is the first in a trilogy of books by author Paul Teague.




The Secret Bunker Trilogy 3: Regeneration


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A ravaged planet. A formidable enemy. And now something deadly is lurking in space … The Earth is burning, the result of vicious sabotage on the terraforming programme that was meant to save it ... Two hundred nuclear weapons have been launched at key targets across the planet ... An alien species is gathering warships while the world sleeps, unable to defend itself ... A ruthless cybernetic army is about to erase all traces of life in the bunkers, controlled by their Queen ... And a genetic timebomb is ticking in the bodies of the only people who can put an end to this deadly assault. Dan Tracy must face his worst fears as he stares his new enemy directly in the eyes. But only one can survive the final battle in space, only one will make it out alive ... Buy Regeneration to finish humanity’s biggest battle today! What readers are saying The Secret Bunker set a quick pace towards a culmination of events with a meeting of all the main characters and left me gripped along the way. It's not often I pre order the next book but I did in this case, there's no way I'm missing what happens next. I'm fascinated by the fact that Paul manages to provide an authentic teenage voice for his prime character all the way through. Looking forward to seeing what comes in the second of the trilogy which I've already pre-ordered, need I say more? Really enjoyed this adventure seen through the eyes of the teenage lead character - his voice was so true and compelling. I'm looking forward to reading the others and would rather like to go and visit the real bunker! Thoroughly enjoyed this as it keeps you intrigued all the way through. Must get on to part 2 now. I really enjoyed this book and had a hard time putting it down, I can't wait to see what happens next in book two! 5 Stars, I really enjoyed it! ... the action is intense and lots of twists and turns abound until the last page is turned. At the conclusion, the reader is left wondering about many events that are still in progress. Wow...... The characters are well defined, plot is fantastic and the ending leaves us waiting for the next part … Most highly recommended. The Secret Bunker Trilogy has been completely re-edited and revised to mark the 25th Anniversary in 2019 of Scotland's Secret Bunker being open to the public. This is the real-life bunker on which this trilogy is based.




The Weekend Novelist Rewrites the Novel


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This follow-up to the bestselling The Weekend Novelist will guide writers of all levels through the next phase in crafting their novel: the rewrite. You’ve finished your first draft—congratulations! Think it’s ready for publication? Think again. The next stage is all about revising and reworking your manuscript—fine-tuning the plot, adding or improving subplots, and fleshing out characters; in short, addressing important structural issues that make or break a novel. Robert J. Ray, who helped thousands of writers get from blank page to first draft in The Weekend Novelist, now guides the same audience through a series of seventeen weekend revision exercises designed to fit into any busy lifestyle, focusing on everything from rewriting scenes to developing sound flashbacks to refining characters’ back stories. Throughout the book, Ray illustrates his lessons with examples from such great works of literature as Jane Eyre, Gorky Park, and The Great Gatsby so that writers may more easily identify how and why a certain technique or structural element helps or hinders their own work. Also included are checklists, timed exercises, plot diagrams, and charts—all aimed to get you rewriting and revising your draft with confidence. Whether you’re an amateur novelist, a seasoned writer who’s hit a mental block, or a creative writing teacher looking for proven exercises for better instruction, The Weekend Novelist Rewrites the Novel provides the tools to transform first drafts into successful novels.




Handbook of Intermediality


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This handbook offers students and researchers compact orientation in their study of intermedial phenomena in Anglophone literary texts and cultures by introducing them to current academic debates, theoretical concepts and methodologies. By combining theory with text analysis and contextual anchoring, it introduces students and scholars alike to a vast field of research which encompasses concepts such as intermediality, multi- and plurimediality, intermedial reference, transmediality, ekphrasis, as well as related concepts such as visual culture, remediation, adaptation, and multimodality, which are all discussed in connection with literary examples. Hence each of the 30 contributions spans both a theoretical approach and concrete analysis of literary texts from different centuries and different Anglophone cultures.