This volume includes 25 wonderful, wondrous stories and two poems about cats, by major authors old and new.Included are:INTRODUCTION: ...IN THE DARK, by Robert ReginaldSEVEN SAW MURDER, by G. T. Fleming-RobertsTHE CATS, by H. P. Lovecraft (poem)THE HEMINGWAY KITTENS, by A. R. MorlanTHE CAT AND THE BIRDS, by AesopTHE BEAST FROM THE ABYSS, by Robert E. HowardOUT OF PLACE, by Pamela SargentTHE FOX AND THE CAT, by the Brothers GrimmTHE BLACK CAT, by Edgar Allan PoeTHE CAT AND MOUSE IN PARTNERSHIP, by Andrew LangNIPPER...NIP...NIP, by Robert ReginaldTOBERMORY, by Saki (H. H. Munro)THE CAT, by E. F. BensonA PSYCHICAL INVASION, by Algernon BlackwoodUNIVERSES, by A. R. Morlan (poem)THE VAMPIRE CAT OF NABÉSHIMA, by Lord RedesdaleTHE WOMAN AND THE CAT, by Marcel PrevostDICK BAKER'S CAT, by Mark TwainBEAST OF THE TARN, by John Russell FearnMRS. MILLIGAN'S CAT, by Gary LovisiA REVOLT OF THE GODS, by Ambrose Bierce...

SUMMARY:The Noble Dead saga continues as Magiere and Leesil, the slayers of the undead for DHAMPIR and THIEF OF LIVES, embark on a quest to uncover the secrets of their mysterious origins - and those responsible for orchestrating the events that brought them together.... Magiere is a dhampir - half human, half vampire - sired for the purpose of slaying the undead. Outside the village of Chemestúk, where she was born and raised, stands her father's keep. Within its walls, she hopes to discover the secrets of her past and figure out why a vampire would wish to breed a creature capable of slaughtering his own kind.... But there are those who don't want Magiere to learn the truth—and when her half-elf partner, Leesil, makes a startling discovery in the keep, he can understand why. Before Leesil can reveal the truth to Magiere, they must vanquish a creature of unimaginable and unlimited power who has damned a small village of people with a horrifying curse...

Early winters and distant cities make the northern reaches fit only for adventurous homesteaders. Alto is on the verge of becoming such a man when his father is ambushed by monstrous raiders from the mountains. Determined to find help for his father Alto leaves his home behind but help for his family grows distant as the boy is swept up into a budding war with a neighboring nation.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE CRIME WRITERS’ ASSOCIATION “DEBUT DAGGER” AWARD, Motherland is the first in a gripping series of contemporary crime novels set in contemporary St Petersburg, featuring the very human and sharp policewoman, Captain Natalya Ivanova. 

Student Zena Dahl, the daughter of a Swedish millionaire, has gone missing in St Petersburg (or Piter as the city is colloquially known) after a night out with a friend. 

Student Zena Dahl, the daughter of a Swedish millionaire, has gone missing after a night out with a friend. Captain Natalya Ivanova is assigned to the case, making a change from her usual fare of domestic violence work, but as she investigates she discovers that the case is not as straightforward as it seems. Dark, violent and insightful, Motherland twists and turns to a satisfyingly dramatic conclusion. MOTHERLAND WILL APPEAL TO FANS OF JO NESBO AND SCANDI DRAMAS LIKE THE KILLING AND THE BRIDGE. This is Intelligent, ambitious crime writing for the mainstream.

'A Child 44 for Putin-land, this classy page-turner oozes with atmosphere.' 
David Young, bestselling author of STASI CHILD and STASI WOLF

All her life, Kensi has dreamed of being an alpha werewolf. The trouble is, she can't shift. And she's tried everything: meditation, mind-expanding drugs, even squeezing real hard. Despite her lack of success, she's not giving up. Her plan B? Offering her talents as a private eye to the Wild Pack. If she can locate their missing werewolf, they're bound to support her claim to lead.Dominant, stubborn and searing hot Drake is assigned to be her guide, and he's just too damn good at his job. His hard chest bumps into her as he stalks her every move, while his mercury eyes watch her all the time, tearing down her defenses bit by bit. Maybe she got it wrong and being an alpha isn't the only thing she wants.But when the missing girl turns up dead, Drake's story unravels. Putting her ambitions on the line, Kensi sets out to prove whether the man she loves is as innocent as she hopes—or as guilty as she fears.

From Gillian Anderson and Jeff Rovin—the final book in their "addictive" (Marie Claire) EarthEnd Saga comes to a thrilling conclusion in a wild story involving time travel, ghosts, alien technology, and strange spiritual powers...the perfect combination for X-Files fans.After discovering the secrets to the Gaalderkhani tiles—ancient computers that house not just memories, but untold destructive force—Caitlin O'Hara's son gets accidentally thrust back in time. In order to save him she must master the power of the tiles and figure out what the Gaalderkhani's modern relatives are searching and killing for. Can she put the pieces together and bring her son back home again? In the exciting finale to their acclaimed paranormal series that's been praised as "a real page-turner" (New York Live) and for "fans of Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child" (Publishers Weekly), Gillian Anderson and Jeff Rovin pull out all the stops in The...

Getaway is the seventh installment in a twenty-six book series following the lives of Jamie Evans and Ryan O'Flaherty. Jamie, Ryan, their friends, families and the times they live in are chronicled in the series, which was created for the reader who hates to have a book end just when it's getting good. In Getaway, Jamie returns from a stressful visit with her East Coast relatives to reconnect with Ryan, who's been at an intensive volleyball training camp. They're both in need of a break and they decide to take a trip with Ryan's cousin, Caitlin. Jamie's mother Catherine surprisingly asks to join the trio, and they gladly user her connections to make the trip all the more special. From the Teacups to Space Mountain, the foursome grow closer in the enchantment of the Magic Kingdom. But not all of the thrills and spills come from the rides. Jamie and Ryan experience some ups and downs from long-buried secrets and surprising revelations that may cause a disruption in the Fantasyland they share.

Read this classic romance by USA Today bestselling author Carole Mortimer, now available for the first time in e-book! Seduction of an heiress... When a good friend leaves Callie large shares of his family's firm, overnight she becomes one of Britain's wealthiest women and, it seems, one of its most desirable! With suitors flocking to her door, Callie soon finds herself embroiled in a sinister plot with one of the firm's heirs—one with plans for her marriage...and divorce! So when she meets mysterious millionaire Logan Carrington, his attentions seem genuine—and their sizzling attraction is undeniable... But can she trust that his affections are sincere? Originally published in 1982

Blue Mage Equinox: Arran has a secret. His entire family are witches. Although feared and persecuted by the nearby towns and villages, Arran knows it is his family who brings the rain, makes the crops healthy, and keeps away the dangers of the night. Yet, his family must gather in secret and hide from those who might wish them harm. It isn’t fair, and one day Arran will prove that witches, at least his family of witches, are good and should be revered and respected. Soon, the harvest equinox will come and Arran will be formally inducted into the fold. He has been practicing spells with Fire, Air, Water, and Earth. He will show them how witches should be respected. Yes, he will show them ALL!