The Ventriloquist's Tale


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The whole purpose of magic is the fulfilment and intensification of desire, claims the ventriloquist-narrator as he tells his stories of love and catastrophe.




The Ventriloquists


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"Twelve-year-old street orphan Helene survives by living as a boy and selling copies of the country's most popular newspaper, Le Soir, now turned into Nazi propaganda. Helene's world changes when she befriends a rogue journalist, Marc Aubrion, who draws her into a secret network that publishes dissident underground newspapers. The Nazis track down Aubrion's team and give them an impossible choice: turn the resistance newspapers into a Nazi propaganda bomb that will sway public opinion against the Allies, or be killed. Faced with no decision at all, Aubrion has a brilliant idea. While pretending to do the Nazis' bidding, they will instead publish a fake edition of Le Soir that pokes fun at Hitler and Stalin - daring to laugh in the face of their oppressors. The ventriloquists have agreed to die for a joke, and they have only eighteen days to tell it."--







The Twin Ventriloquists; or, Nimble Ike and Jack the Juggler. A Tale of Strategy and Jugglery


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In 'The Twin Ventriloquists; or, Nimble Ike and Jack the Juggler. A Tale of Strategy and Jugglery' by Old Sleuth, readers will delve into a riveting story filled with cunning characters and intricate plot twists. The book combines elements of mystery and deception with a writing style that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. This tale of strategy and jugglery is a prime example of the popular dime novel genre of the late 19th century, known for its fast-paced narratives and sensational storylines. The author's attention to detail and clever storytelling make this book a captivating read for fans of classic detective fiction. Old Sleuth, a pseudonymous author popular in the late 1800s, was known for his prolific output of sensational detective stories. His works often featured clever detectives and intricate plots that kept readers guessing until the very end. The author's ability to create compelling characters and intricate mysteries set him apart in the dime novel genre, making him a favorite among fans of the period. I highly recommend 'The Twin Ventriloquists' to anyone interested in classic detective fiction or looking for a thrilling read filled with clever twists and turns. Old Sleuth's masterful storytelling and engaging plot make this book a must-read for fans of the genre.




The Secret of Ventriloquism


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With themes reminiscent of Shirley Jackson, Thomas Ligotti, and Bruno Shulz, but with a strikingly unique vision, Jon Padgett's The Secret of Ventriloquism heralds the arrival of a significant new literary talent. Padgett's work explores the mystery of human suffering, the agony of personal existence, and the ghastly means by which someone might achieve salvation from both. A bullied child who seeks vengeance within a bed's hollow box spring; a lucid dreamer haunted by an impossible house; a dummy that reveals its own anatomy in 20 simple steps; a stuttering librarian who holds the key to a mill town's unspeakable secrets; a commuter whose worldview is shattered by two words printed on a cardboard sign; an aspiring ventriloquist who spends a little too much time looking at himself in a mirror. And the presence that speaks through them all.




Tales of the Puppet Master


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The published works of H. Spencer Lewis, founder of the Rosicrucian cult AMORC, have been read by millions over the past hundred years. Many who believed that his writings contained the secrets of the universe soon found themselves controlled and brainwashed by an organization they hoped would bring enlightenment. For twenty-six years author Pierre S. Freeman was one of these victims. Now he is speaking out to help prevent others from falling into the same trap. In Tales of the Puppet Master: Emperor (Imperator) Speaks, Freeman examines five of H. Spencer Lewis's well-known publications. The truths exposed include how Lewis: • was able to gain the public's trust and boost his intellectual and scientific platform by posing as a public watchdog for subliminal messages, all the while seeking to administer his own mind control program • used questionable cosmology and science to shape himself into the image of God • explained his doctrine of reincarnation through a lame, fictional story of early man • had connections to Nazi Germany, Mussolini, and other anti-Semitic movements This compelling exploration examines the dangers of brainwashing and how one individual has been able to exude power over others through his writings and methodologies. Never before has anyone challenged AMORC and its founder's works so directly.




Father Gaetano's Puppet Catechism


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The sole priest at the Church of San Domenico tries to teach jaded children catechism using puppets, but he doesn't know that after dark the puppets emerge from their box




Tenth of December


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The prize-winning, New York Times bestselling short story collection from the internationally bestselling author of Lincoln in the Bardo 'The best book you'll read this year' New York Times 'Dazzlingly surreal stories about a failing America' Sunday Times WINNER OF THE 2014 FOLIO PRIZE AND SHORTLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD 2013 George Saunders's most wryly hilarious and disturbing collection yet, Tenth of December illuminates human experience and explores figures lost in a labyrinth of troubling preoccupations. A family member recollects a backyard pole dressed for all occasions; Jeff faces horrifying ultimatums and the prospect of Darkenfloxx(TM) in some unusual drug trials; and Al Roosten hides his own internal monologue behind a winning smile that he hopes will make him popular. With dark visions of the future riffing against ghosts of the past and the ever-settling present, this collection sings with astonishing charm and intensity.




Turn it Up, Doris!


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It's Doris's first day at school, and unlike her big-mouthed big brother, she's quiet and a bit shy. 'Turn it up, Doris ' Boris tells her. But nothing can make her speak up until Boris falls down a hole on the way home. Then Doris surprises everyone when she saves the day by shouting for help.




The Quantum Magician


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