Brian Thomas

If Romeo had wings and Juliet a barbed tail, could they find happiness in the City of Angels? After their escape from the ashes of Lost Angels, the succubus Lorelei and the angel Azaziel want nothing more than to enjoy each other's company. Unfortunately, Asmodeus, the Demon Prince of LA, has threatened to devour Lorelei's new-grown soul if she doesn't bring about Azaziel's downfall. Meanwhile, Aza is keeping secrets of his own that threaten the tenuous peace between Heaven and Hell. Three archangels come to town to try to set things right, but friendships are fracturing. The demon in charge of fallen angels is sniffing around. Is there any way for our lovers to stay together? The story began in Lost Angels and concludes in Angelus Rose

Pride: Demigod - Book 2 Following on from Jason's revenge against the London based criminal gang that raided his house and murdered Brygida, Pride starts with the aftermath of that mass killing frenzy. Jason knows that eventually the authorities will link Brygida's murder and the subsequent massacre of the criminal gang to him. Using his time wisely, he prepares, building his wealth and influence, growing his network of contacts for when they will be needed. As expected, the police arrive armed with that connection providing more than adequate motive but only circumstantial evidence. The investigating officer becomes convinced of Jason's deeper involvement and will not easily be shaken off. It then becomes a game of wits to deflect the investigation elsewhere and using his new-found political influence to remove himself as a suspect from the investigation. Still under suspicion with the investigating officer, Jason, nevertheless, manipulates events to ensure he is eliminated as a person of interest from the investigation. Feeling sufficiently secure to move on, Jason is once again drawn to America and shortly after arriving identifies someone else with paranormal abilities. Initially shocked and wary at having been also sensed by them, he nevertheless decides to track them down, quickly becoming embroiled with powerful and ruthless individuals who will do whatever they need to achieve their own ends. Determined to maintain his low profile and anonymity, Jason tries to stay clear from criminal activities and violence, while focusing on his own activities but is inexorably drawn in. He is soon fending off organised criminals and corrupt police detectives, while trying to avoid further contact or involvement. It soon becomes a direct and violent confrontation as his adversaries start to target those around him and just when he needs it most, his power temporarily lets him down, forcing Jason to rely on his own resources until he can once again bring his power to bear. In the meantime, Jason's understanding and control of his power is growing, drawing him to a devastating conclusion, that if correct risks everyone he cares for and holds dear. For now, he must focus on protecting those he loves and who need his assistance from the immediate threat, but once the immediate problem is resolved, he is starting to realise he will need to face up to an even greater threat, something that turns his blood cold with dread and for which he has no answer....

Demigod Series - Demon Book 3: Jason discovers that despite giving all he had in the battle to save Maria's life at best it was a Pyrrhic victory. Exposed to the full force of his power she is now estranged from him, fearing him and worse collaborating with investigation agencies to gather evidence against him. Barely recovered from his ordeal and devastated at the repercussions of using his power on Maria, he feels the need to put space between himself and those he cares for, before he causes them further harm.Sensing a mysterious and persistent demand for help directed towards his power, Jason willingly complies, driven by curiosity and hoping for a distraction from his current problems. Given the nature of the call, it also holds the tantalising prospect of discovering more about the nature of his own power. With the ongoing battle between his multiple personalities and the increasing growth of his power, he feels the urgent need to find a solution to reconcile his unique problems before they consume him or leave him exposed to the world for what he is.What starts as a mild curiosity on his part rapidly develops into a life-threatening scenario that, once he becomes committed to, promises to suck him in beyond a point he can get back out of. Physical risks quickly develop into moral obligation leading to responsibilities he can't possibly fulfil. As the problems mount, he starts to realise the situation also provides the best opportunity yet of discovering more about his power. Whatever that opportunity can deliver for him it has to be quick, as he fights to stave off death for the one person who might provide the invaluable insight he needs. Jason rapidly becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of hiding in the open from the agencies he wants to avoid, who are already focused on the person he has been called to help. Whatever precautions he takes he is inexorably pulled closer to the spotlight and beneath the magnifying glass of those he is trying to avoid.Even in the forest wilderness along the Virginia Appalachian Trail, coincidence and controversy dog Jason and he must tread his own narrow trail, where a single misstep will see his downfall along with those he feels driven to protect. More than ever, Jason is forced to fall back on his ability to sow confusion and misdirection, so attention is focused elsewhere, anywhere other than on himself. If he can maintain the illusion long enough, he may just buy sufficient time to figure out how to survive the relentless battle for control of his own mind and free will. At the same time, conflict is drawn to him like filings to a magnet, which combined with his inability to idly stand bye, while the less able are victimised and he must again fend off the predations of the ruthless and powerful.In parallel, unbeknown to Jason, someone else is conducting their own investigation into him on both sides of the Atlantic, acquiring a deeper understanding of him than he has of himself. Fate inexorably draws the different strands together, where the outcome can fall either way. Jason is in a high stakes game where each win results in a bigger pot and higher risk, where at best he can stay in the game but never seem to win. This time, someone has introduced a joker into the pack and the hand he's holding isn't as strong as he believed, with the laughs likely to be all on him.....

Direct Marketing in Practice is a practical manual for all managers and marketers getting to grips with the powerful techniques available to skilled direct marketers. The book shows how to: · Plan a direct marketing campaign · Integrate new technology with conventional direct marketing practice · Maximise the impact, efficiency and return on investment of your activites · Evaluate the success of a campaign - and improve on it next time! Accessible and illuminating, each chapter in the book includes review questions and exercises to help you practice what you have learnt. In addition, the authors have used their considerable experience in the field to assemble many examples of best practice worldwide. These place the theory in a practical, real-world context, and demonstrate what a dramatic effect direct marketing can have on sales and profitability. Those contemplating or starting a career in direct marketing will find Direct Marketing in Practice an invaluable guide to contemporary practice. It is essential reading for all undergraduate students of marketing and business, as well of those undertaking professional examinations in this area.

The UFO Armageddon is a hilarious look at UFOs, unlikely aliens and the ludicrous fictional reminiscences of an assortment of confused humans, brought together through the pages of an imaginary magazine devoted to the world of flying saucers. Fully illustrated with the author's own cartoons and a bundle of crazy photographs and front cover images it tells the brief story of the defunct extraterrestrial magazine The UFO Armageddon, created by identical twins Maurice and Adelbald Slump on a work bench at the rear of their garage in the mid-1980s.Their many and varied accounts of strange, otherworldly doings include the case of American farmer, John Owensborough who was "confronted near his chicken house by a pink quadruped with frog-like eyes wearing a stovepipe hat and full evening dress. In a high-pitched shriek the creature told John in broken English that it was friendly and only wanted to take his dog, but became petulant when John offered his wife instead."Or the little-known tale of a US military colonel and tiddlywinks master, who created the term Ufology when faced with some "awkward letters" during the nail-biting final of a Joint Forces Scrabble Tournament by trying to slip in an anagram of his granddaughter's nick-name, "Goofy Lu."It's all here, and more besides, and above...

People of all ages are fascinated by dinosaurs. And they have a lot of questions about them too:When and where did dinosaurs live?Are they mentioned in the Bible?What does the fossil evidence tell us about dinosaurs?There are some people who say dinosaurs lived millions of years ago, long before humans. But if the Bible is correct when it talks about God's creation of the world and universe, then dinosaurs and people both lived on the earth at the same time.Dinosaurs and the Bible explores the historical, scriptural, and fossil evidence about dinosaurs, and shares what we can know after many years of thoughtful, careful research.

Stegosaurus means "roofed lizard," and everyone knows about the bony plates on its back. Scientists know a lot about these animals and their special plates, and now readers will learn how the plates kept Stegosaurus safe and even kept it warm when the weather outside was colder. From its spiky tail used to fight off other dinosaurs to the eggs it laid to have babies, Stegosaurus is an incredible animal readers will love learning about with the help of color illustrations showing what it likely looked like millions of years ago.

What if Romeo had wings and Juliet a barbed tail? When the succubus Lorelei sees Azaziel across Lost Angels, she knows he's been kicked out of Heaven, but is not yet Fallen. She resolves to do whatever it takes to bring the angel down. Unfortunately, Lorelei doesn't realize that Azaziel has an agenda of his own. Taking her back to a burned-out church, he forces a mortal girl's soul into the devil girl's flesh. Then the succubus needs to find an exorcist who can cast the ghost out of her. With all the supernatural warriors of Los Angeles looking on, neither the angel nor the succubus can imagine how love will derail their plans. "Fans of paranormal romance, urban fantasies, kick-ass fights, and some pretty damn hot sex, check out Lost Angels, the new book by Loren Rhoads and Brian Thomas " - Dana Fredsti, author the Spawn of Lilith series In the days before the Flood, Azaziel had been a Watcher, sent down to help God's creatures on Earth. He fell in love with one of Cain's granddaughters and they passed her mortal life in bliss. Now he's imprisoned in the Los Angeles basin. His angelic brethren, Heaven's misfits, don't understand the longing Aza feels: once he had been loved entirely for himself. The succubus Lorelei doesn't know any of this when she sets her sights on Azaziel. All she knows is that the angel's fall will bring glory to Hell and acclaim to any succubus who accomplishes it. Of course, it never occurs to Lorelei that Azaziel might try to tame her by possessing her with a mortal girl's soul. Can the succubus find an exorcist before the fury of Hell is unleashed? The story concludes in Angelus Rose, out now

This is a story about a person with a lifelong dream to sail the Atlantic. The reader will quickly realise that I started this adventure with a large helping of blissful ignorance. Perhaps that was not a bad thing bearing in mind what I was taking on. My sailing experience was limited. What you might call a weekend sailor. What is even more remarkable is the way we all start something and being human feel obliged to finish. It doesn't occur to us to stop and consider what we are really taking on. It's like the snowball rolling down the hill. Once momentum is started there's no stopping the forward rush until the bottom is reached. I'm glad my snowball never deviated or broke up or hit a brick wall on the way down. However there were many moments when it very nearly run out of steam and met meltdown. Here is my story in all its raw and open honesty.

Direct Marketing in Practice is a practical manual for all managers and marketers getting to grips with the powerful techniques available to skilled direct marketers. The book shows how to: · Plan a direct marketing campaign · Integrate new technology with conventional direct marketing practice · Maximise the impact, efficiency and return on investment of your activites · Evaluate the success of a campaign - and improve on it next time! Accessible and illuminating, each chapter in the book includes review questions and exercises to help you practice what you have learnt. In addition, the authors have used their considerable experience in the field to assemble many examples of best practice worldwide. These place the theory in a practical, real-world context, and demonstrate what a dramatic effect direct marketing can have on sales and profitability. Those contemplating or starting a career in direct marketing will find Direct Marketing in Practice an invaluable guide to contemporary practice. It is essential reading for all undergraduate students of marketing and business, as well of those undertaking professional examinations in this area.