C. J Henderson
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Professor Piers Knight is an esteemed curator at the Brooklyn Museum and is regarded by many on the staff as a revered institution of his own if not an outright curiosity. Knight's portfolio includes lost civilizations; arcane cultures, languages, and belief; and more than a little bit of the history of magic and mysticism.
What his contemporaries don't know is that in addition to being a scholar of all things ancient he is schooled in the uses of...
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Professor Piers Knight is the Brooklyn Museum's very own Indiana Jones. His specialties include lost civilizations, arcane cultures, and more than a little bit of the history of magic and mysticism. What his contemporaries don't know is that in addition to being a scholar of all these topics, he is also proficient in the uses of magical artifacts.
Knight receives a chilling message from Tian Lu, a former lover and an agent for the Chinese government....
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Out of My Heart is the stunning sequel to Out of My Mind, the beloved, multi-million-copy-selling, multi-award-winning novel that's held a place on the New York Times bestseller list for nearly four years!
Melody, the huge-hearted heroine of Out of My Mind, is now a year older and a year braver. But, not as brave as she wants to be, as she's terrified of horses. Even though she loves horses-loves loves loves them-from afar. Not one to be thwarted,...
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You walk into this room at your own risk, because it leads to the future, not a future that will be but one that might be. This is not a new world, it is simply an extension of what began in the old one.
Rod Serling, Twilight Zone
This is Science Fiction as it was in the golden ago of the Twilight Zone.
From the boundless imagination of C.J. Henderson come eighteen stories of sci fi adventure, yes--but also dark fantasy, psychological horror and a...
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SCI FI FUNNY MAN CJ HENDERSON HAS DONE IT AGAIN!The Pan-Galactic League of Suns had been the undisputed ruling force in the galaxy for eons. But now, a fledgling race of ape-descendants (guess who) has burst onto the scene to challenge the old order. Under the command of Captain Alexander Valance, the Earth Alliance Starship Roosevelt was the first of the long-awaited Dreadnought-class vessels, crewed by 10,000 of Earth's sharpest minds and broadest...
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When Duke University receives a staggering grant that comes with one unusual condition, the pairing of parapsychologist Dr. William Boles and crypto-zoologist Dr. Hugh Blakley, the two are thrown together despite the career-long loathing they share for each other's disciplines. In only a matter of days, however, the two egocentric academics discover that if they can't find a way to work together, they may not survive to teach another semester. And,...
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History, invention, the power of deduction…Clockwork Chaos is more than goggles and gears. It is about order and structure and timing striving for mechanical perfection. But in an era where mass production does not yet exist, the unique machinery brought forth into the world is at times bound to fall short of the goal. This chaos turns the science into mayhem and when the gears spring forth this mechanical viscera is indicative of a world turned...
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"From the mind of New York Times Best-selling author and Eisner Award-winning author Neil Gaiman, Lady Justice is the living embodiment of justice, possessing oppressed women and giving them the ability to fight their tormentors. In times of trouble, the spirit of Justice appears before women and offers them the chance to take revenge on their male abusers. This graphic novel series will collect all of the classic Lady Justice comics for the first...
10) The Lost World
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After convincing a serial killer to confess, newspaper reporter Kolchak is offered an international assignment with massive coverage around the world. With fame and fortune finally within reach, he's ready to cover the story-until he's confronted by a mysterious monk who warns him that "the seventy-two must always be."What this means is not explained. But before he knows it, Kolchak's dreams are invaded by inexplicable images warning him that every...
11) Battle for L. A
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In the early morning hours of February 25, 1945, U.S. anti-aircraft artillery opened fire on an unidentified object in the skies above Los Angeles. Over the course of the next three hours, "swarms of planes" were reported as roaming the skies above the city of angels, though in the end the public was told it was a false alarm. Now, Moonstone Entertainment has unearthed the truth about that night, and how classic pulp and comic characters The Phantom...
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This volume assembles 25 tales of pulp adventure, mystery, and cthulhu by fictioneer C.J. Henderson, ranging across time and space, through fantasy, science fiction, and Lovecraftian horror -- terrific pulp-style yarns by a modern master! Complete contents:
HOPE
BREAD AHEAD
NINE DRAGONS
SO FREE WE SEEM
THE IDEA OF FEAR
BRING MORE
SCRUPULOUS TECHNIQUE
VUUDUU
THE QUESTIONING OF THE AZATHOTHIAN PRIEST
THE MOMENT AFTER DEATH
THE HORROR AT COLUMBIA TERRACE
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From the mind of New York Times Best-selling author and Eisner Award-winning author Neil Gaiman, Lady Justice is the living embodiment of justice, possessing oppressed women and giving them the ability to fight their tormentors. In times of trouble, the spirit of Justice appears before women and offers them the chance to take revenge on their male abusers. This graphic novel series will collect all of the classic Lady Justice comics for the first...
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Several tales feature women wronged seeking the ultimate revenge, empowered by the spirit of Lady Justice. In "Control Freak," Brigitte Diamond (formerly Brigitte Dyson) is on a quest for justice that leads her to the man who taught her to kill-her lover! It's steel against steel as she fights the final battle for her sanity and her soul. "Woman About Town" features two ex-cons with a new score planned-but there's betrayal in the air. When the smoke...
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* The Kolchak Papers: The Original Novels by Jeff Rice.
In 1972, Jeff Rice's novel The Night Stalker introduced Carl Kolchak to the world. This spine-tingling novel of supernatural terror became an instant bestseller and served as the basis for the film of the same name. After The Night Stalker became one of the highest rated television movies of all time, a sequel, The Night Strangler, was released the following year to great acclaim. Now, after...
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Witches and warlocks have been part of the fantasy field since its beginning. After all, you need someone to actually use magic if you're going to have it in your story. And magic-users can appear in any setting, from ancient Rome to the modern world, from imaginary kingdoms to the old Salem colony. Here are 25 tales spanning time and space, with only one things in common (aside from great storytelling): witches and warlocks! Included are:
WITCHES,...
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Straight from Hell, it's classic Hellraiser horror ripped from the pages of Marvel Comics' Hellraiser series! The horror continues. Hell is on Earth, and it's illustrated by the comics legend Colleen Doran (Sandman)! This issue features both "Later" and "Dear Diary," Hellraiser stories drawn by the modern master! Never before reprinted, don't miss these tales of epic and hellish proportions!