Lucky Day

Barry Lyga

Literature & Fiction / Comics & Graphic Novels / Young Adult

This is the story of the small town sheriff who captured one of the world's most ruthless and cunning murderers. It all started with Dead Girl #1 and Dead Girl #2, the first kill... show more ▼ings in the sleepy town of Lobo's Nod in decades. Two murders: just a coincidence, or something more sinister? One thing's for sure -- it was definitely inconvenient in a year when Sheriff G. William Tanner, a mourning widower, had to run for reelection. With a trail gone cold, it's only luck that links the murders to the most notorious serial killer in memory. And in a town like Lobo's Nod, the killer must be someone Tanner already knows....

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• Published: 2014

Down Time

Barry Lyga

Literature & Fiction / Comics & Graphic Novels / Young Adult

Billy Dent is the world's most notorious serial killer, but even killers need to go on vacation sometimes. When a mysterious death occurs in the hotel where Billy is staying, his "... show more ▼job" seems to call. Will his vacation truly be down time for him after all? In this prequel novella to the I Hunt Killers trilogy, bestselling author Barry Lyga crafts a creepy, intricately plotted mystery.

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• Published: 2018

Boy Toy

Barry Lyga

Literature & Fiction / Comics & Graphic Novels / Young Adult

Josh Mendel has a secret. Unfortunately, everyone knows what it is. Five years ago, Josh’s life changed. Drastically. And everyone in his school, his town—seems like the world—th... show more ▼inks they understand. But they don’t—they can’t. And now, about to graduate from high school, Josh is still trying to sort through the pieces. First there’s Rachel, the girl he thought he’d lost years ago. She’s back, and she’s determined to be part of his life, whether he wants her there or not.Then there are college decisions to make, and the toughest baseball game of his life coming up, and a coach who won’t stop pushing Josh all the way to the brink. And then there’s Eve. Her return brings with it all the memories of Josh’s past. It’s time for Josh to face the truth about what happened. If only he knew what the truth was...

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• 1 032

• Published: 2007

Archvillain

Barry Lyga

Literature & Fiction / Comics & Graphic Novels / Young Adult

Twelve-year-old Kyle is preparing another mischievous prank on the middle-school football field one night when a plasma shower falls to Earth. The plasma gives Kyle superpowers, li... show more ▼ke a supercharged brain and the power to fly! Unfortunately, along with the plasma came an alien, Mighty Mike, disguised as a teenage boy. Mighty Mike dethrones Kyle as the most popular kid at school, and soon becomes the neighborhood superhero, fighting crime and rescuing animals. How can Kyle prove Mighty Mike is a fake? He'll do whatever it takes even if it means becoming an antihero .an archvillain! This first book in the popular Archvillain series will leave readers wanting more comic-inspired humor and excitement.

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• Published: 2010

Hero-Type

Barry Lyga

Literature & Fiction / Comics & Graphic Novels / Young Adult

Everyone is treating Kevin as a hero. He was in the right place and the right time and he saved a girl from being murdered. Only Kevin knows though, why he was able to save her. Th... show more ▼ings get even more complicated when Kevin is seen removing two patriotic “Support the Troops” ribbons from his car bumper. Now the town that lauded him as a hero turns on him, calling him unpatriotic. Kevin, who hadn't thought much about patriotism up to then, becomes politically engaged, suddenly questioning what exactly supporting the troops or even saying the pledge of allegiance every day means. His unpopular opinions bring up his father's questionable past and ostracize him from his classmates and the community. As Kevin struggles to refine his opinions, he also questions his relationship with his estranged mother in California as well as with the Catholic Church.

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• Published: 2008

Blood of My Blood

Barry Lyga

Literature & Fiction / Comics & Graphic Novels / Young Adult

**Jazz Dent has never been closer to catching his father. **Jazz has been shot and left to die in New York. His girlfriend, Connie, is in the clutches of Jazz's monstrous father,... show more ▼ Billy--the world's most notorious serial killer. And his best friend, Howie, is bleeding to death on the floor of Jazz's new home. Somehow, these three must rise above the horrors and find a way to come together in pursuit of Billy. But then Jazz crosses a line he's never crossed before, and soon the entire country is wondering: "Like father, like son? Who is the true monster?" From New York City to the small town of Lobo's Nod, the chase is on, and this time, Jazz is the hunted, not the hunter--while Billy Dent lurks in the shadows. And beyond Billy? Something much, much worse. Prepare to meet...the Crow King. From acclaimed author Barry Lyga comes the shocking conclusion to the bestselling I Hunt Killer trilogy.

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• Published: 2014

Goth Girl Rising

Barry Lyga

Literature & Fiction / Comics & Graphic Novels / Young Adult

Time is a funny thing in the hospital. In the mental ward. You lose track of it easily. After six months in the Maryland Mental Health Unit, Kyra Sellers, a.k.a. Goth Girl, is goin... show more ▼g home. Unfortunately, she’s about to find out that while she was away, she lost track of more than time. Kyra is back in black, feeling good, and ready to make up with the only person who’s ever appreciated her for who she really is. But then she sees him. Fanboy. Transcended from everything he was into someone she barely recognizes. And the anger and memories come rushing back. There’s so much to do to people when you’re angry. Kyra’s about to get very busy.

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• Published: 2009

Bang

Barry Lyga

Literature & Fiction / Comics & Graphic Novels / Young Adult

One shot ruined his life. Another one could end it. Sebastian Cody did something horrible, something no one—not even Sebastian himself—can forgive. At the age of four, he acciden... show more ▼tally shot and killed his infant sister with his father’s gun. Now, ten years later, Sebastian has lived with the guilt and horror for his entire life. With his best friend away for the summer, Sebastian has only a new friend—Aneesa—to distract him from his darkest thoughts. But even this relationship cannot blunt the pain of his past. Because Sebastian knows exactly how to rectify his childhood crime and sanctify his past. It took a gun to get him into this. Now he needs a gun to get out.

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• Published: 2017

The Secret Sea

Barry Lyga

Literature & Fiction / Comics & Graphic Novels / Young Adult

Three friends find themselves plunged into a world of quantum physics, a rare disease, and a mysterious fact about a real-life global catastrophe. Twelve-year-old Zak Killian is ... show more ▼hearing a voice. Could it be a guardian angel? A ghost? No, that's crazy. But sometimes the voice is so real. . . . It warns him of danger. One day Zak is standing on the subway platform when the tunnel starts to fill with water. He sees it before anyone else. The voice warns him to run. His friends Moira and Khalid believe this is more than a premonition, and soon all three find themselves in an alternate universe that is both familiar and seriously strange. As Zak unravels the mystery behind the voice, he faces decisions that may mean the end of their world at home--if they can even get home! In his most propulsive and heartfelt book yet, acclaimed author Barry Lyga explores the depths of friendship, the bonds of family, and the nature of the universe itself.

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• Published: 2016

Supergirl's Sacrifice

Barry Lyga

Literature & Fiction / Comics & Graphic Novels / Young Adult

The can't-miss crossover adventure continues as Supergirl and the Flash team up to save the multiverse! While the Flash and Team Arrow closed the dimensional rift looming over Cen... show more ▼tral City, they still have plenty of chaos to deal with: Cisco and Curtis are lost in time, thousands of speedster refugees are now stuck on their earth, and a mad bomber is at large. But when Anti-Matter Man arrives on Supergirl's doorstep on her home of Earth-38, it'll be all hands on deck for a team-up of epic proportions to stop him. Picking right up from Green Arrow's Perfect Shot, this action-packed follow-up promises to be one of the most exciting reads of the season as Supergirl and Superman join in on the crossover fun. The heroes from DC's Legends of Tomorrow will feature in the forthcoming third book of this can't-miss trilogy.

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• Published: 2020

The Flash: Hocus Pocus

Barry Lyga

Literature & Fiction / Comics & Graphic Novels / Young Adult

Race into action in this all-new original adventure based on the hit CW TV series, The Flash!  In a timeline where Flashpoint never happened, The Flash (aka Barry Allen) must face... show more ▼ a mysterious villain who can control the minds and actions of citizens. But when Hocus Pocus, as he calls himself, takes control of Barry, it’s up to Team Flash to help the Scarlet Speedster before he’s forced to do the unthinkable. Written by New York Times bestselling author Barry Lyga, this is one adventure fans of the TV series won’t want to miss! THE FLASH and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics. (s17)

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• 656

• Published: 2017

Game

Barry Lyga

Literature & Fiction / Comics & Graphic Novels / Young Adult

Billy grinned. “Oh, New York,” he whispered. “We’re gonna have so much fun.” I Hunt Killers introduced the world to Jazz, the son of history’s most infamous serial killer, Billy ... show more ▼Dent. In an effort to prove murder didn’t run in the family, Jazz teamed with the police in the small town of Lobo’s Nod to solve a deadly case. And now, when a determined New York City detective comes knocking on Jazz’s door asking for help, he can’t say no. The Hat-Dog Killer has the Big Apple–and its police force–running scared. So Jazz and his girlfriend, Connie, hop on a plane to the big city and get swept up in a killer’s murderous game.

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• Published: 2013

The Legends of Forever

Barry Lyga

Literature & Fiction / Comics & Graphic Novels / Young Adult

The Legends of Tomorrow enter the fray in this epic conclusion to the Crossover Crisis trilogy The Flash and his friends have defeated Anti-Matter Man, but the race to save the mu... show more ▼ltiverse is far from over. As a threat looms large at the end of Time itself, Barry, his Kryptonian allies, and the Green Arrow seek help from the leading experts on time travel, the Legends of Tomorrow. Meanwhile, Cisco has been taken by a mysterious figure—and Owlman's plans for Madame Xanadu come to a thrilling head. Picking right up where Supergirl's Sacrifice left off, this action-packed adventure brings the Crossover Crisis to a dramatic conclusion beyond the end of the universe.

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• 616

• Published: 2021

The Flash: The Tornado Twins

Barry Lyga

Literature & Fiction / Comics & Graphic Novels / Young Adult

Catch up with the super adventures of Barry Allen, also known as the Flash, in the third book of this middle-grade series. Featuring adventures not seen on TV, Barry continues his ... show more ▼mission to protect Central City from sinister plots. The book builds upon the world of the popular TV show in a new medium by author Barry Lyga. Fans won't want to miss the exciting conclusion to the series!

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• 592

• Published: 2018

MARVEL's Avengers: Infinity War: Thanos

Barry Lyga

Literature & Fiction / Comics & Graphic Novels / Young Adult

In Avengers: Infinity War, a threat emerged from the cosmos—Thanos, a ruthless warlord who plans to collect all six Infinity Stones. Joined by his formidable allies, he will be nea... show more ▼r-unstoppable at achieving his goal. The Avengers, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Doctor Strange and Spider-Man must join forces and fight side by side to stop Thanos while the fate of the Earth and the universe lays in the balance.In this new original novel by bestselling author Barry Lyga, learn the origins of the most feared force in the universe, and see how Thanos became the Titan consumed by his quest for power. ©2018 MARVEL.

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• 575

• Published: 2018