The author writes, "It is enough to say that when Allan Quatermain, in the opening sentence of his narrative, speaks of this as 'one of the strangest of all the adventures which have befallen me in the course of a life, that so far can scarcely be called tame or humdrum, ' he is well within the mark."
"Conflicts with alien races are given enormous depth in this engrossingly written science fiction novel." Clarion Forewords ReviewsIf you enjoy the show Stranger Things, you'll love the H.A.L.F. series Erika Holt dodged death and departed Earth in an alien ship. It wasn't how she'd planned to spend her senior year. Is Erika on her way to paradise? Or to a hell worse than the underground lab she escaped?The Greys rescued Tex from AHDNA and promised him a life he could never have imagined. But what must he give up to become one with The Conexus?Jack Wilson is still Commander Sturgis' prisoner, but a promise of freedom comes from an unlikely source. Will his liberation cost more than he's willing to pay?Caught up in their personal battles and focused on our war with the grey aliens, will any of them realize the true threat that looms over us all before it's too late?Wright's epic and much-anticipated follow-up to her multiple award-winning debut Sci Fi novel H.A.L.F.: The Deep BeneathAwards for H.A.L.F.: The Deep Beneath (Book 1)Wishing Shelf Book Awards, Silver MedalKindle Review Book Awards, Semi-FinalistLibrary Journal, Chosen for curated Shelf-e CollectionBeach Book Festival, Runner UpPRAISE FOR THE MAKERS: Literary Titan Gold Medal"An enthralling, page-turning sci-fi adventure. The makings of an epic " The Wishing Shelf Reviews"Conflicts with alien races are given enormous depth in this engrossingly written science fiction novel. Chilling new villains are introduced, including the human Makers, an Illuminati-like organization of wealthy, powerful people with their own agenda, and the M'Uktah, a race of hunters poised to invade Earth. Their storylines add further intrigue to the already tangled politics surrounding the conflict between humanity and the Greys. Related plotlines ramp up toward the novel's end. These new threads-along with the big themes of the ethics of contact with alien races, the rights of artificial intelligence, and the importance of loyalty and friendship-have great appeal." Forewords Clarion Reviews, 5 Stars"Author Natalie Wright has a truly unique voice in the science fiction genre. Readers who enjoy a creative read, an epic storyline, an adventurous and thrilling book, or just a piece of science fiction will love H.A.L.F.: The Makers. Make sure you have enough time to read it from start to finish; you simply won't want to put it down " Chris Fischer for Readers' Favorite, 5 Stars
Though most famous for his seminal supernatural horror fiction, H. P. Lovecraft also produced a large corpus of poetry, the best examples of which are contained within this brand new volume. Lovecraft's poetry offers us a different side of his writing and personality, although his macabre tastes can still be seen and are employed to masterfully augment his lines. The poems of this collection include: "Ode to Selene or Diana", "On Receiving a Picture of Swans", "To the Old Pagan Religion", "Unda Or, The Bride of the Sea", "Lines on Gen. Robert Edward Lee", "To Pan", "An American to Mother England", "The Rose of England", "The Poe-Et's Nightmare - A Fable", "Fact and Fancy", "Pacifist War Song - 1917", etc. Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) was an American writer of supernatural horror fiction. Now-famous creator of the "Cthulhu Mythos", he was unable to support himself financially from his writing and editing work during his life time, his stories not garnering acclaim until long after his death. Today, he is considered to be among the most significant writers of supernatural horror fiction of the twentieth century. Read & Co. is publishing this poetry collection as part of our "Ragged Hand" imprint complete with Lovecraft's introductory essays 'The Allowable Rhyme' and 'Metrical Regularity'.
"In the Mind of H. P. Lovecraft" is a fantastic collection of essays and articles by H. P. Lovecraft published in newspapers during his lifetime. A unique collection not to be missed by lovers of the macabre and those with an interest in the mind of this seminal author. Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) was an American writer of supernatural horror fiction. Though his works remained largely unknown and did not furnish him with a decent living, Lovecraft is today considered to be among the most significant writers of supernatural horror fiction of the twentieth century. Contents include: "Supernatural Horror in Literature", "The Allowable Rhyme", "Metrical Regularity", "The Despised Pastoral", "Notes on Writing Weird Fiction", "Literary Composition", "Cats and Dogs", "At the Root", and "The Crime of the Century". Other notable works by this author include: "The Call of Cthulhu", "The Rats in the Walls", and "The Shadow Over Innsmouth". Read & Co. Books is publishing this brand new collection complete with a dedication by Francis Flagg.
Though most famous for his seminal supernatural horror fiction, H. P. Lovecraft also produced a large corpus of poetry, the best examples of which are contained within this brand new volume. Lovecraft's poetry offers us a different side of his writing and personality, although his macabre tastes can still be seen and are employed to masterfully augment his lines. The poems of this collection include: "Ode to Selene or Diana", "On Receiving a Picture of Swans", "To the Old Pagan Religion", "Unda Or, The Bride of the Sea", "Lines on Gen. Robert Edward Lee", "To Pan", "An American to Mother England", "The Rose of England", "The Poe-Et's Nightmare - A Fable", "Fact and Fancy", "Pacifist War Song - 1917", etc. Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) was an American writer of supernatural horror fiction. Now-famous creator of the "Cthulhu Mythos", he was unable to support himself financially from his writing and editing work during his life time, his stories not garnering acclaim until long after his death. Today, he is considered to be among the most significant writers of supernatural horror fiction of the twentieth century. Read & Co. is publishing this poetry collection as part of our "Ragged Hand" imprint complete with Lovecraft's introductory essays 'The Allowable Rhyme' and 'Metrical Regularity'.
The Minister's Wooing is a historical novel by Harriet Beecher Stowe, first published in 1859. Set in 18th-century New England, the novel explores New England history, highlights the issue of slavery, and critiques the Calvinist theology in which Stowe was raised.Due to similarities in setting, comparisons are often drawn between this work and Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter (1850). However, in contrast to Hawthorne's The Scarlett Letter, The Minister's Wooing is a "sentimental romance"; its central plot revolves around courtship and marriage. Moreover, Stowe's exploration of the regional history of New England deals primarily with the domestic sphere, the New England response to slavery, and the psychological impact of the Calvinist doctrines of predestination and disinterested benevolence. With its intense focus upon the history, customs, and mannerisms of New England, The Minister's Wooing is one sense an example of the local color writing that proliferated in late 19th century. However, by highlighting the issue of slavery, this time in the north, The Minister's Wooing also represents a continuation of Stowe's earlier anti-slavery novels. Finally, the work serves as a critique of Calvinism, written from the perspective of an individual deeply familiar with the theological system. Stowe's father was the well-known Calvinist minister Lyman Beecher, and Stowe based many aspects of the novel upon events in the lives of herself and her older sister Catharine's life. Throughout the novel, Stowe portrays the reaction of different personality types to the pressures of Calvinist principles, illustrating in this manner what she perceives as Calvinism's strengths and weaknesses. In particular, responding to the untimely death of her sister's fianc and the death of two of her own children, Stowe addresses the issue of predestination, the idea that individuals were either saved or damned, and only the elect would go to heaven
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