Carl Bowen

Against the Barbarian Horde The First Age Lunar Ma-Ha-Suchi has unleashed a barbarian army to ravage the Hundred Kingdoms, looting and burning everything in its path on a relentless march into the heart of the Realm. Nothing can stand against the Arczeckh horde-until it crosses paths with Panther, a former pit-fighter whose fearsome skills were legendary even before his Exaltation.

Is Ignorance Truly Bliss? Adrian Cross is unwittingly abetting the efforts of the Technocracy to further their grandiose plans, which have already essentially assured them world domination. However, in order for their latest efforts to hear fruit, the Technocracy needs a larger sacrifice of Adrian. The circumstances that are to lead to Adrian's further involvement have been planned carefully. Yet they fail. This small crack in their encompassing plans may be an opening to the possibility of free will, something that Adrian and all his fellow humans seem to be slowly losing. With the assistance of two very different strangers who wish for very different things for him, Adrian begins a terrifying journey of discovery into the true inner workings of the World of Darkness. But as he learns more, he begins to wonder if perhaps he was safer in his ignorance. Predator & Prey: Mage is the fifth in this series of six novels that explores the Hunters newly arrived within the World of Darkness and the supernatural foes they believe they have an obligation to confront. In the course of the series, the line between hunter and hunted continues to blur. The series continues with Predator & Prey: Executioner.

Lost in Eternal Nights How important is the unlife of a single vampire in the secret war that rages in the Final Nights? That's what Michael Luther asks himself when his beloved childe dies. What good is fighting a war when the things you love will inevitably be ripped away? What good is obedience to the Traditions when the Kindred in power don't care if you survive or perish? What reward is there in continuing to exist when all that made you human is dead? As Michael investigates the circumstances of his childe's death and gets drawn into the web of deception and treachery that brought it about, he discovers the answers to these questions. And he discovers that the strongest passion to live on after death is the thirst for vengeance. Predator & Prey: Vampire is the first in a series of six books that examine the hunters newly arrived in the World of Darkness and the supernatural foes they have been created to destroy. In the course of the series, the line between hunter and hunted begins to blur. The series continues with Predator & Prey: Judge.

A Chinese oil rig platform in Cuban waters has been hijacked, forcing Shadow Squadron to intervene. But before Lt. Cross and his men can board the BLACK ANCHOR, they get some startling intel: the mercenaries are American, and they've taken hostages. Even worse, the Cuban military is on its way, and they have no concern for the lives of anyone onboard. Fully translated Spanish text. Una plataforma petrol fera china ubicada en aguas cubanas ha sido tomada y el Escuadr n de la Sombra debe intervenir. Pero antes de que el teniente Cross y sus hombres aborden al ANCLA NEGRA, reciben noticias muy preocupantes: los mercenarios son estadounidenses y tienen rehenes. Lo que es peor, el ej rcito cubano est en camino y no le preocupa la vida de ninguna de las personas a bordo.

Sergeant Edgar Brighton awakens to a pounding headache. As the blur of unconsciousness fades from his eyes, he sees an unfamiliar woman staring back at him. He tries to speak, but discovers that he's been gagged. He tries to stand and, but finds that his hands and feet have been bound. And when the woman begins to blindfold him, Edgar realizes that his troubles have only just begun. Fully translated Spanish text. El sargento Edgar Brighton se despierta con un gran dolor de cabeza. Al recuperar la conciencia, ve a una desconocida que lo mira fijamente. Intenta hablar, pero est amordazado. Intenta ponerse de pie, pero tiene las manos y los pies atados. Y cuando la mujer empieza a vendarle los ojos, Edgar se da cuenta de que los problemas solo acaban de empezar.

Lieutenant Kimiyo Yamashita is known for his iron will and nerves of steel, but when Shadow Squadron is tasked with protecting an Iraqi terrorist-turned-politician, even the hardened sniper flinches. Yamashita promises to keep the dirty V.I.P. in his sights at all times . . . but that only makes the itch to pull the trigger more tempting. Fully translated Spanish text. El teniente Kimiyo Yamashita es famoso por sus nervios de acero y su voluntad de hierro, pero el Escuadr n de la Muerte tiene el encargo de proteger a un antiguo terrorista iraqu convertido en pol tico y eso pone a prueba incluso al francotirador m s profesional. Yamashita promete vigilarlo en todo momento, pero debe reprimir sus ganas de jalar el gatillo.

It was just another day on the BMX street course for Billy Cruz. He lunged down the pipe, rode the ramp high into the air and tweaked his bike for a perfect Superman, when suddenly he lost his grip on the seat. Cruz hit the concrete hard, and wound up in hospital with several broken bones. Six long weeks later, Billy finally got back on his bike. But now, he couldn't help but hold back a bit on his tricks, and his scores were starting to suffer. To add insult to injury, Billy's best friend, Penny, had been acting strange since the accident.

While training new members for the FIRESTORMERS the world's newest, most elite wildfire fighting crew a group of recruits goes missing inside a massive blaze. Their trainer, former special operations soldier Heath Rodgers, blames himself for their mistakes. If the new recruits are going to survive, Rodgers must lead the Firestormers into the flames before the past comes back to burn him.

Odin, father of the Viking gods, shares his favorite tales of his son, Thor With his mighty hammer Mjolnir firmly in hand, Thor sets out to show the warlike Giants why he should be feared. But Thor finds his battles with the Giants to be anything but easy. Known for his strength, bullheadedness, and temper, Thor find himself under the thumb of many a giant before his adventures are over. Outnumbered and outsized, Thor is forced to use his brains as well as his brawn. Unfortunately, Thor's adopted brother, Loki, a Giant himself, has a habit of complicating everything. Each book in this series of Viking graphic novels features discussion questions, writing prompts, educational back matter, and a glossary.

Loki, the god of mischief, is Thor's troublesome adopted brother. Odin, their father (and ruler of the Viking gods), orders the quarrelsome siblings to tame the violent Giants once and for all--together. But what Loki and Thor find in their series of adventures puts them in conflict with each other as well as with the giants. And in the land of Utgard, a mysterious place made from magic and illusion, Thor must trust his magic-wielding and misbehaving brother in order to get out alive. Likewise, Loki must count on his brother's unmatched strength if he, too, hopes to survive their encounters with the Giants. Each book in this series features educational back matter, writing prompts, discussion questions, and a glossary. And each book in this graphic novel series is sure to engage readers with the weird and wonderful Norse Myths.

Odin, father of the Viking gods, shares his favorite tales of his son, Thor With his mighty hammer Mjolnir firmly in hand, Thor sets out to show the warlike Giants why he should be feared. But Thor finds his battles with the Giants to be anything but easy. Known for his strength, bullheadedness, and temper, Thor find himself under the thumb of many a giant before his adventures are over. Outnumbered and outsized, Thor is forced to use his brains as well as his brawn. Unfortunately, Thor's adopted brother, Loki, a Giant himself, has a habit of complicating everything. Each book in this series of Viking graphic novels features discussion questions, writing prompts, educational back matter, and a glossary.

From the makers of SHADOW SQUADRON comes another elite crew of heroes, but these heroes fight a very different battle: the war against wildfires. With the climate changing and the population growing, wildfires have increased in number, size, and severity. Only an elite group of men and women are equipped to take on these immense infernos: Firestormers Like the toughest military units, they have the courage, the heart, and the technology to stand on the front lines against hundred-foot walls of 2,000-degree flames. With hyper-realistic illustrations and action-packed story lines, these fiery chapter books are sure to make any reader sweat.

Jak and her robotic servant, Cow, are in a pickle; Mom wants Jak to sell Cow for scrap, but Cow and Jak have become best friends. So instead of selling the rusty old robot for spare change, Jak strikes a bargain with the scrap collector: if Jak and Cow can visit the Cloud Kingdom via the Space Elevator and get hold of some magic nano-beans, Jak can keep Cow safe and sound. But what they find in space is anything but safe--and its sounds are far from soothing . . .

Jak and her robotic servant, Cow, are in a pickle; Mom wants Jak to sell Cow for scrap, but Cow and Jak have become best friends. So instead of selling the rusty old robot for spare change, Jak strikes a bargain with the scrap collector: if Jak and Cow can visit the Cloud Kingdom via the Space Elevator and get hold of some magic nano-beans, Jak can keep Cow safe and sound. But what they find in space is anything but safe--and its sounds are far from soothing . . .

When there's a dangerous, near-impossible mission that needs done, only Shadow Squadron is up to the job. Over the years, the elite team of soldiers has used its superior skills to resolve conflicts around the globe under the leadership of Lieutenant Commander Ryan Cross. But the world remains riddled with warfare, and there's still work to be done for the covert team. And with new members, traitors, and rogue agents, it's difficult to know who to trust. Can the Shadow Squadron work as one expert unit in order to secure the safety of others and complete their increasingly treacherous missions?

Shadow Squadron has never had an easy mission, but under Lieutenant Commander Ryan Cross's leadership, the team has routinely achieved the impossible. But this time, the team has an especially tall order: parachute onto a moving train, secure a large cache of weapons, and neutralize the elite ISIS soldiers on board.

A rogue CIA agent has been located in Iran, and it falls to Lieutenant Commander Ryan Cross and his Shadow Squadron to capture him. They track down the agent only to learn that he had to go dark to finish his mission. Caught between two terrorist organizations, Cross and his soldiers will have to risk cooperating with the shady agent in order to plant dissent between the two factions.