Mark Ellis

From Mark(James Axler) Ellis, writer of Doc Savage, author of Cryptozoica and creator of the best-selling Outlanders series comes The Spur The colony world in the Orion Spur known as Loki wasn't so much lost as forgotten. In the 188 years since a world-wide catastrophe destroyed what passed for civilization there, Loki had become a savage wilderness of strange cultures, as well as being the sanctuary for every bizarre cult, mad sect and outlawed scientific discipline in the Sol 9 Commonwealth. Quentin Crockett, a Colonel in the department of OffWorld Operations leads a team of specialists to Loki to monitor, catalog, and if necessary, eliminate the myriad societies that sprang up in the wake of the global cataclysm. When Crockett and his crew enter a hidden valley where the descendants of Loki's First People live one with Nature, they think they have found a Paradise. But in the valley, they find a vast power that can either heal the planet...or utterly destroy it

'A must-read for murder mystery lovers' DAILY MAIL'An outstanding historical mystery, with richly described period detail, vivid characters, and a great detective in Frank Merlin' JOSEPH FINDER, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR'Gripping...expertly combining a crime mystery with a wartime thriller....a potent mix which has produced this excellent novel' ALEX GERLIS London. Spring 1943. While Europe continues to suffer under the iron fist of Nazi occupation, Britain remains battered but unbowed.DCI Frank Merlin, already contending with a booming wartime crime wave in the capital, is confronted with a baffling case: the brutal murder of a respected doctor.Following a puzzling trail that leads him into the hidden corners of clubland - and which appears to be linked to the disappearance of both British and American officers - Merlin must untangle a dark web of shocking secrets.'An immersive and authentic-seeming tale of criminality in WWII London. I can't wait to read the rest!' ROBERT J. LLOYD'A gripping mystery with a wartime setting so redolent that you wonder where your ration book is. A great read!' DOUGLAS SKELTON'Very well paced and plotted, ably written and with a good cast. Richly deserves to do well' THE CRITIC'A truly remarkable historical mystery series' TOM MEAD'Enjoyable...satisfying...strongly recommended for fans of historical mysteries' JEFF POPPLEPraise for Mark Ellis:'This is to my shame the first Mark Ellis book I've read. If the others evoke a vanished London so impressively, are graced with such complex plots and deep characterisation, and, above all, are written so well I shall have to read them all.' THE TIMES'Masterly . . . compelling . . . one of the most attractive characters to emerge in recent detective-thriller fiction' ANDREW ROBERTS, SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR'Against the backdrop of Blitz-hit London, this stylish thriller sees Scotland Yard's Frank Merlin investigate a tangled conspiracy' SUNDAY MIRROR'An atmospheric, compelling evocation of war-torn London in the wake of the Blitz, where DCI Frank Merlin fights against a tidal wave of crime' GEOFFREY WANSELL, Crime and Thriller Reviewer, DAILY MAIL'Unputdownable' ROBERT LYMAN'Mark Ellis delivers diamonds - an intriguing, masterly juggling of an intricate plot and an enviable command of detail.' JOHN LAWTON'Extraordinarily atmospheric and compelling, DEAD IN THE WATER is a wonderfully intelligent and complex story' CHRIS LLOYD, HWA Gold Crown Award winner.'...historical noir at its best. Mark Ellis's talents as a writer are many; finely embroidered plotting, a meticulously researched historical context and place, and rounded characters whose lives and capers become real for a reader' GARY DONNELLY'A very satisfying puzzle, expertly crafted' HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY

WHEN KINGDOM LIGHT SHINES is a compilation of sixty of the most heart-gripping stories that have been published on the "God Reports" and ASSIST News websites since 1999 by Christian journalist Mark Ellis. These awe-inspiring accounts are emailed to thousands of people around the globe every week. Each story is a unique testimony of divine intervention that has the power to awaken faith in the hearts of those who need encouragement, hope, and confidence in the promises of God. Here's a small sampling of what to expect: - Atheist Art Professor's Near-Death Experience in Hell- Vincent van Gogh's Unappreciated Journey with Christ- Heavy Metal Satanist Rescued by Christ- Encounter with Jesus on the Moon Left Astronaut Changed- How Jesus Invaded a Buddhist Monastery in the Himalayas- Paul Harvey's Amazing Prediction About America- And much more The most wonderful part is this: the stories confirm God is pouring out His Spirit in these last days, a continuation of the transformative power He displayed in the book of Acts, with Jesus receiving the glory due His name.

Vividly atmospheric and brimming with suspense, Mark Ellis presents this insanely captivating wartime thriller of classic espionage.The third instalment in the Frank Merlin series, following on from Stalin's Gold. Previously published as Merlin at War.PRAISE FOR THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED DCI FRANK MERLIN SERIES:'A richly atmospheric, authentic, and suspenseful detective series' - Joseph Finder, New York Times bestselling author'So immaculately nuanced they genuinely feel like they belong in the cannon of mid-20th century thrillers . . . Another belter!' - Fiona Phillips'A truly spellbinding page turner that keeps you hooked right to the end' - Dorset Book Detective'Brimming with action . . . complex, addictive and highly entertaining . . . I cannot wait to read more books by Mark Ellis' - The Book Cosy Book Club'Brimming with authentic details . . . A compelling tale of crime fiction' - Foreword Reviews'A mammoth read with a Dickensian plethora of characters that I thoroughly enjoyed immersing myself in . . . meticulously researched . . . deliciously complex' - CARAMEROLLOVESBOOKS___________Violent deaths. French double agents. Daring fraud.DCI Frank Merlin sets out on his most complex case yet...War rages across Europe.France is under Nazi rule. Britain has its back to the wall. In London, Scotland Yard detective Frank Merlin investigates a series of disturbing events - a young girl killed in a botched abortion, a French emigré shot in a seedy Notting Hill flat, a mysterious letter written by a British officer recently gunned down in Crete. With action spanning Buenos Aires, New York, Cairo and occupied France, Merlin and his team are plunged into a dark world of espionage, murder, love and betrayal.

'A real page-turner...juicy enough to devour in one sitting, you'll immediately want to order the next in the series.' DAILY MAILThe first instalment in the Frank Merlin series. Previously published as Prince's Gate.When a brilliant emigré scientist is killed by a hit-and-run driver and the body of an American embassy is washed up in the Thames, DCI Frank Merlin and his team are called to investigate.Merlin's investigations soon ruffle feathers at the Foreign Office - the American ambassador, Joseph Kennedy, is a well-known supporter of appeasement, and has gained many powerful and influential friends in the pursuit of a negotiated peace settlement with Hitler.The death of yet another embassy employee leads Merlin deep into the seedier quarters of wartime London, until his investigations are hampered by interfering superiors fearful of disrupting international relations. As Merlin is drawn into a web of secrets, what will the truth cost him - and Britain?PRAISE FOR THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED DCI FRANK MERLIN SERIES:'This is to my shame the first Mark Ellis book I've read. If the others evoke a vanished London so impressively, are graced with such complex plots and deep characterisation, and, above all, are written so well I shall have to read them all.' THE TIMES'Masterly . . . compelling . . . one of the most attractive characters to emerge in recent detective-thriller fiction' ANDREW ROBERTS, SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR 'Against the backdrop of Blitz-hit London, this stylish thriller sees Scotland Yard's Frank Merlin investigate a tangled conspiracy' SUNDAY MIRROR'A richly atmospheric, authentic, and suspenseful detective series' JOSEPH FINDER, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR'Unputdownable' ROBERT LYMAN'An intriguing, masterly juggling of an intricate plot and an enviable command of detail.' JOHN LAWTON 'Extraordinarily atmospheric and compelling...a wonderfully intelligent and complex story' CHRIS LLOYD, HWA Gold Crown Award winner. '...historical noir at its best. Mark Ellis's talents as a writer are many; finely embroidered plotting, a meticulously researched historical context and place, and rounded characters whose lives and capers become real for a reader' GARY DONNELLY'An atmospheric, compelling evocation of war-torn London in the wake of the Blitz, where DCI Frank Merlin fights against a tidal wave of crime' GEOFFREY WANSELL, Crime and Thriller Reviewer, DAILY MAIL'A historically astute, skilfully developed crime drama.' KIRKUS REVIEWS

Previously published as Stalin's Gold.PRAISE FOR THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED DCI FRANK MERLIN SERIES:'A richly atmospheric, authentic, and suspenseful detective series' JOSEPH FINDER, NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR'Masterly . . . compelling . . . one of the most attractive characters to emerge in recent detective-thriller fiction' ANDREW ROBERTS, SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR'Against the backdrop of Blitz-hit London, this stylish thriller sees Scotland Yard's Frank Merlin investigate a tangled conspiracy' SUNDAY MIRRORAs the Battle of Britain rages above, DCI Frank Merlin and his officers investigate the sudden disappearance of Polish RAF pilot Ziggy Kilinski - while battling the looting unleashed by the chaos and destruction of the Blitz.Unbeknownst to Merlin and his team, Russian spies have also been set loose on the city - instructed to retrieve Stalin's lost gold.Kilinski's fellow pilots, a disgraced Cambridge don, members of the Polish government in exile and a ruthless Russian gangster are amongst those caught up in Merlin's enquiries.Sweeping from Stalin's Russia to Civil War Spain, Hitler's Berlin to Churchill's London, a compelling story of treasure, treachery, and murder unfolds.

H.R. Haggard's classic tale of savage adventure in untamed Africa is reimagined by veteran comics creators, Pablo Marcos and Mark Ellis. Before Tarzan and long before Indiana Jones there was Allan Quatermain-the quick-witted adventurer equally at home in the drawing rooms of London and the Dark Continent of 19th century Africa. When he meets the beautiful Princess Ignosa, the living embodiment of fierce female grace, Quatermain is drawn down a path of greed, treachery and black magic leading to the legendary KING SOLOMON'S MINES

H.R. Haggard's classic tale of savage adventure in untamed Africa is reimagined by veteran comics creators, Pablo Marcos and Mark Ellis. Before Tarzan and long before Indiana Jones there was Allan Quatermain-the quick-witted adventurer equally at home in the drawing rooms of London and the Dark Continent of 19th century Africa. When he meets the beautiful Princess Ignosa, the living embodiment of fierce female grace, Quatermain is drawn down a path of greed, treachery and black magic leading to the legendary KING SOLOMON'S MINES

'This is to my shame the first Mark Ellis book I've read. If the others evoke a vanished London so impressively, are graced with such complex plots and deep characterisation, and, above all, are written so well I shall have to read them all.' THE TIMES 'An atmospheric, compelling evocation of war-torn London in the wake of the Blitz, where DCI Frank Merlin fights against a tidal wave of crime' GEOFFREY WANSELL, Crime and Thriller Reviewer, DAILY MAILSummer, 1942.The Second World War rages on but Britain now faces the Nazi threat with America at its side.In a bombed-out London swarming with gangsters and spies, DCI Frank Merlin continues his battle against rampant wartime crime. A mangled body is found in the Thames just as some items of priceless art go mysteriously missing. What sinister connection links the two?Merlin and his team follow a twisting trail of secrets and lies as they investigate a baffling and deadly puzzle .'Unputdownable' ROBERT LYMAN'Mark Ellis delivers diamonds - an intriguing, masterly juggling of an intricate plot and an enviable command of detail.' JOHN LAWTON'Extraordinarily atmospheric and compelling, DEAD IN THE WATER is a wonderfully intelligent and complex story' CHRIS LLOYD, HWA Gold Crown Award winner.'...historical noir at its best. Mark Ellis's talents as a writer are many; finely embroidered plotting, a meticulously researched historical context and place, and rounded characters whose lives and capers become real for a reader' GARY DONNELLY'A very satisfying puzzle, expertly crafted' HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETYPraise for the DCI Frank Merlin series:'Masterly . . . compelling . . . one of the most attractive characters to emerge in recent detective-thriller fiction' ANDREW ROBERTS, SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR'Against the backdrop of Blitz-hit London, this stylish thriller sees Scotland Yard's Frank Merlin investigate a tangled conspiracy' SUNDAY MIRROR

This coming-of-age quest for meaning and romance careens through Berkeley in the 70s and Orange County in the early 80s.Shipped off to college at Berkeley in the early 1970s, the author found himself at the epicenter of profound cultural changes, where pot smoking was a sacramental feature of dorm life, along with streaking, "Deep Throat," Ram Dass, and a stripper from Texas. In this wildly immersive and quixotic tale of his quest to find love, the author discovered himself in close proximity to the kidnapping of an heiress, the murder of a celebrity ski racer, and a panty raid that landed him in jail.It culminates in the author finding two great loves within a few months of each other. Told with unusual candor, the book stumbles upon cultural markers and minefields that were "clouds the size of a man's hand" 40 years ago.Through it all, a liberating thread weaves its way through this fast-paced, compelling narrative that results in an extraordinary finale offering reassurance and hope in the journey to find the truest love.

Amidst the sacred Native lands in the Black Hills, a dark alliance rooted in in the dim past is engaged in the looting of legendary artifacts, threatening the return of a star-spawned evil. Jason Redquill and his team battle the eerie Owl Prophet and the deadly Catamount in a terrifying struggle of myth, deception and the quest for an unfathomable power In this never-before published action epic, best-selling SF writer MARK ELLIS (OUTLANDERS, DEATH HAWK, DOC SAVAGE), comic art legend JIM MOONEY (SUPERGIRL, SPIDER-MAN, OMEGA THE UNKNOWN), artists CHRIS NYE and JASON KIMBLE create a wild saga of adventure, eldritch sorcery and the resurrection of ancient, blood-lusting monsters

THE INSANELY GRIPPING AND CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FOURTH INSTALMENT IN MARK ELLIS' DCI FRANK MERLIN SERIES'[A] stylish thriller' - Sunday Mirror'This exciting, very well plotted and historically evocative story drives forward to its gripping conclusion' - Euro Crime'A richly atmospheric, authentic, and suspenseful detective series' - Joseph Finder, New York Times bestselling author'A rollercoaster ride' - The Yorkshire Herald'So immaculately nuanced they genuinely feel like they belong in the cannon of mid-20th century thrillers . . . Another belter!' - Fiona Phillips'A truly spellbinding page turner that keeps you hooked right to the end' - Dorset Book Detective___________December 1941.On a bright Sunday morning in Hawaii, Japanese planes swoop down and attack the US naval base at Pearl Harbour. America enters the war and Britain no longer stands alone against Hitler.Conditions on the home front remain bleak. In a city pulverised by the Blitz, with rampant crime and corruption and overstretched police resources, life for Scotland Yard detective Frank Merlin continues as arduous as ever.In the week of Japan's aggression, the shattered body of beautiful film star Laura Curzon is found on the pavement beneath her Mayfair apartment, an apparent suicide. A mile away, the body of a strangled young girl is discovered in the rubble of a bombed-out building.Merlin and his team investigate, encountering fraudulent film moguls, philandering movie stars, depraved Satanists and brutal gangsters as they battle through a wintry London in pursuit of the truth.___________An excellent read by an author who clearly knows his subject . . . highly recommended - Alex J Book ReviewsSuspenseful and plot driven, this book keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout - Rachel Read ItA vivid and often surprising portrayal of wartime London - The Western MailVivid descriptions of the era provide ideal background for the charismatic and likeable Merlin - Buzz Magazine

In a galaxy ruled by interstellar corporations, it doesn't take much to become an outlaw--just ask 24th century salvage expert Death Hawk and his protosymbiotic partner, Cyke Traveling the spaceways in their rattletrap ship, The Peregrine, these two hard-luck heroes find themselves caught up in a wild quest to find a powerful artifact of an ancient alien race...which could make them very, very rich or very, very dead Created by SF author Mark (James Axler) Ellis, DEATH HAWK THE COMPLETE SAGA compiles all the stories featuring Death Hawk and Cyke in one volume, with fantastic art by Adam Hughes and Rik Levins This new edition includes over 25 pages of all-new, never-before published art by Jeff Slemons who also rendered the beautiful cover If you're a fan of GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY and FIREFLY, you'll love DEATH HAWK

In a galaxy ruled by interstellar corporations, it doesn't take much to become an outlaw--just ask 24th century salvage expert Death Hawk and his protosymbiotic partner, Cyke Traveling the spaceways in their rattletrap ship, The Peregrine, these two hard-luck heroes find themselves caught up in a wild quest to find a powerful artifact of an ancient alien race...which could make them very, very rich or very, very dead Created by SF author Mark (James Axler) Ellis, DEATH HAWK THE COMPLETE SAGA compiles all the stories featuring Death Hawk and Cyke in one volume, with fantastic art by Adam Hughes and Rik Levins This new edition includes over 25 pages of all-new, never-before published art by Jeff Slemons who also rendered the beautiful cover If you're a fan of GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY and FIREFLY, you'll love DEATH HAWK

On the cusp of what she believes to be her termination at Charon Investigations, Private Investigator Melissa Blythe is assigned the case that will hopefully save her career and change her life. Burned-out by the soul-numbing demands of investigative work and a love life adrift on Seattle's late-summer streets, Melissa is convinced her boss is giving her one last chance. She's booked passage on the fateful cruise ship Northstar to investigate the death of progressive journalist Lara Svenko on a conservatives-only cruise the previous summer. She gets more than she bargained for when her search for clues reveals that the prime suspect is a Trans Oceanic Lines employee who is on the ship with her. In a more positive development, when her stateroom lock is tampered with during the voyage, a helpful deck crewman, Dan Waldenburg, comes to the rescue. Who killed Lara Svenko, and why? In A Death on the Horizon, political and cultural columnist Mark Ellis scares up a maritime thriller about love, obsession, and an ideology threatened by demographic obsolescence.

From Mark (James Axler) Ellis, author of the best-selling OUTLANDERS and Deathlands novels and comic series such as DOC SAVAGE and the legendary JUSTICE MACHINE, comes KNIGHTWATCH: INVICTUS X, Book One in the INVICTAVERSE series Humanity holds Knightwatch in awe, their foes view them with fear. But never has this heroic juggernaut faced so deadly and powerful a force as INVICTUS X The ruthless Invicta League has escaped from Tartarus, the most maximum security prison ever conceived. The warden, the beautiful and enigmatic Doctor Sirocco DeWynter, warns Knightwatch that the League seeks a power so vast it can kill all life on earth.Or is that what the good doctor has in mind? To find the answer to the mystery of Invictus X, the members of Knightwatch --Scarab, Magno, Lynx, Samson and Kismet--will need all of their incredible abilities and towering strength If you like the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Golden Age super-heroes, you'll LOVE the Invictaverse

How can you maximize your students learning as they engage in mathematics? What does the latest research reveal about developing mathematically strong and engrossing math instruction?Reimagining the Mathematics Classroom presents a comprehensive systems approach to examining mathematics teaching. It synthesizes and illustrates current research on the essential elements of mathematics teaching and learning, unpacking each component the classroom physical space; mathematical discourse, tasks, assessments; and families and communities and providing concrete practical strategies and tools teachers can apply directly to their work. In addition, tips on using technology to assess and enhance learning are embedded throughout the book.Reimagining the Mathematics Classroom delivers proven techniques and real classroom examples written or videotaped to address these and other important questions and concerns with which teachers grapple:How can I encourage collaborative problem solving during group work?How do I establish norms, routines, and ground rules for group and whole-class math discourse?How can I build on existing textbook problems to make them more rigorous, relevant, and accessible?What technologies help elicit and extend students mathematical thinking?How do I assess students in their development of knowledge of procedures, concepts, and mathematical practices?How can I transform parental involvement to collaborative partnerships and joint engagement?Reimagining the Mathematics Classroom is a resource to explore individually, to share with a colleague, or to discuss as part of a study group. Professional development tools, such as those described below, are woven throughout the text, with supplementary materials (math problem worksheets, conversational prompts, purposeful questions, videos, and so forth available on NCTM s More4U website.Classroom cases in each chapter provide real-life scenarios of the research-based practices and guiding principles articulated in the chapter. Math examples from a range of grade levels focus on concepts that students have traditionally struggled to understand conceptually. Cases include reflection questions to guide in the analysis and implementation of these ideas in your own teaching practice. Every chapter ends with a bulleted list of strategies to help you follow through on that chapter's main theme in your own classroom.Reimagining the Mathematics Classroom is as practical as it is inspirational. It is sure to be a valuable addition to your professional library.