All Monsters Must Die
All Monsters Must Die

Author: Magnus Bärtås

Publisher: House of Anansi

Published: 2015-03-27

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 1770898816

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In 1948, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is founded by General Kim Il-sung. In 1978, North Korea celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of its founding, and Kim Jong-il, who at the time is the head of the Propaganda and Agitation Department, orders the kidnapping of the greatest South Korean movie star, the actress Madame Choi, and her ex-husband, the famous film director Shin Sang-ok. In 2008, North Korea celebrates its sixtieth anniversary, and Magnus Bärtås and Fredrik Ekman take a bizarre, heavily guided tour to the world’s most isolated country. In All Monster Must Die, authors Magnus Bärtås and Fredrik Ekman weave together these three stories to create a mosaic of North Korea, past and present: from the Japanese occupation to the demarcation of the border at the 38th parallel and the Korean War, the development of North Korean Juche ideology, the establishment of the Kim dynasty’s cult of personality, and the aggressive manufacturing of political propaganda, which motivated the kidnapping of South Korea’s most famous film couple. Intelligent and shocking, this book offers a rare and fascinating window into the “hermit kingdom,” and includes an updated chapter on the passing of Kim Jong-il and the declaration of his son, Kim Jong-un, as supreme leader.

Death to All Monsters
Death to All Monsters

Author: Theophilus Monroe

Publisher: Theophilus Monroe

Published: 2024-08-17

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13:

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I hunt monsters, but not for glory or money. I'm searching for my wife. A decade ago, she was taken. Now, I've found a clue. The twisted horns. The eerie glow in its eyes. Is this the creature I've been chasing? Time is running out. Hope blurs with madness. Can I confront the past without losing myself to vengeance? Will I find her, or become the very thing I hunt? Death to All Monsters is the first book in the pulse-pounding Sebastian Winter series. Dive into a world where not all monsters are guilty, and not all hunters play by the rules. If you crave urban fantasy with a gritty edge, witty banter, and heart-stopping action, this book is for you. Perfect for fans of Jim Butcher's Dresden Files and the Winchester brothers from Supernatural. Don't miss out on this thrilling new series - grab your copy now and join the hunt!

The Slime That Would Not Die #1
The Slime That Would Not Die #1

Author: Laura Dower

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2009-08-06

Total Pages: 105

ISBN-13: 1101149485

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Jesse Ranger was just an average kid with an obsession for Oswald Leery's B-Monster movies until he discovered a dangerous secret. It turns out Leery's special filming process brought his movie monsters to life and now they've escaped the screen! Something must be done, so Leery recruits Jesse, Stella, Damon, and Lindsey to help. But how do you trap a B-Monster, especially one made up of slime?

These Legs Don’t Lie! Harumi’s Legacy as the Strongest Mimic
These Legs Don’t Lie! Harumi’s Legacy as the Strongest Mimic

Author: Tsuyoshi Fujitaka

Publisher: J-Novel Club

Published: 2023-01-24

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 1718308221

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Harumi can’t remember much, like who she is or where she came from, but one thing’s for certain... She’s somehow been reborn as a treasure-chest-shaped monster—a mimic! And no sooner than she gets her bearings, she gets unceremoniously dumped into a labyrinth full of other monsters and told she must survive for at least five days. Between treasure-hungry adventurers murdering their way through the labryinth and monsterous rivals joining the fray, that won’t be an easy task for a newborn mimic! But although it seems like Harumi’s received the short end of the reincarnation stick, she has an invaluable asset on her side. They say that Helen of Troy’s face launched a thousand ships, and, well…it looks like Harumi’s legs can do the same!

Bitter
Bitter

Author: Akwaeke Emezi

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 0593309065

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From National Book Award finalist Akwaeke Emezi comes a companion novel to PET that explores both the importance and cost of social revolution--and how youth lead the way. Bitter is an aspiring artist who has been invited to cultivate her talents at a special school in the town of Lucille. Surrounded by other creative teens, she can focus on her painting--though she hides a secret from everyone around her. Meanwhile, the streets of Lucille are filled with social unrest. This is Lucille before the Revolution. A place of darkness and injustice. A place where a few ruling elites control the fates of the many. The young people of Lucille know they deserve better--they aren't willing to settle for this world that the adults say is "just the way things are." They are protesting, leading a much-needed push for social change. But Bitter isn't sure where she belongs--in the art studio or in the streets. And if she does find a way to help the Revolution while being true to who she is, she must also ask: what are the costs? Acclaimed novelist Akwaeke Emezi looks at the power of youth, protest, and art in this timely and provocative novel, a companion to National Book Award Finalist Pet. Praise for PET: "The word hype was invented to describe books like this." --Refinery29 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST "[A] beautiful, genre-expanding debut. . . . Pet is a nesting doll of creative possibilities." --The New York Times "Like [Madeleine] L'Engle, Akwaeke Emezi asks questions of good and evil and agency, all wrapped up in the terrifying and glorious spectacle of fantastical theology." --NPR

THE CARAVAN BLOOD WAR 03
THE CARAVAN BLOOD WAR 03

Author: Shamik Dasgutpa

Publisher: YALI DREAM CREATIONS

Published: 2015-03-04

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13:

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Avinash discovers the lair of Bheriya Khan and the Darindeys, and finds out the monstrous atrocities they commit on the women of Devgarh whom they have taken as captives. Madhurakshi feeds Bhairavi and her caravan the entire population of Devgrah. Returning the favour Bhairavi agrees to help Madhurakshi in killing Bheriya Khan and the Darindeys. As the night falls they track down the secret lair of the bandits and allures them with their glamour and promise of ecstacy, but this time the vampires are in for a surprise, for they too could not have guessed the true identity of Bheriya Khan and the Darindeys.

Living to Die, Dying to Live
Living to Die, Dying to Live

Author: Michael W. Shirey

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2019-10-03

Total Pages: 199

ISBN-13: 1532696485

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Christianity is dying—in parts of the world it is already dead. Yet there is hope, but it will require radical surgery that many are unprepared to accept as necessary. The vast behemoth that calls itself institutional Christianity must die if the Jesus Movement upon which it was founded is to live. The essential message of the Christian gospel is that death leads to new life. Is Christianity ready to embrace this truth and die so that it can live?

CONDITION – Book One
CONDITION – Book One

Author: Alec Birri

Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd

Published: 2016-11-28

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 1785899686

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The first in a trilogy of dystopian novels based on the author’s own experience of commanding a top secret government unit. What if all brain disorders were treatable? No one would lament the passing of dementia or autism, but what if the twisted mind of a sex-offender or murderer could be cured too? Or how about a terrorist or maybe a political extremist? What if we could all be ‘corrected’? It’s 1966 and RAF pilot Dan Stewart awakes from a coma following an aircraft accident into a world where nothing seems to make sense any more. Not being able to recall the crash might be expected, but what about the rest of his life? And what’s stopping him from taking his medication? Is it brain damage that’s causing paranoia about the red pill or is he right to think there’s something more sinister going on? His horrific injuries don’t make any sense either – a post-crash fire caused him to suffer 100% burns. How is it even possible to survive that? Are the hallucinations and strange dreams trying to tell him something? They are, and he’ll soon find out what, but not before his doctor’s sure the shock won’t kill him. But then, the CONDITION trilogy will shock the reader with just how easily we will all come to accept the unacceptable... CONDITION is a gripping dystopian thriller that will appeal to those interested in population control, identity, ethics, eugenics, conspiracies and government cover-ups.

At Stake
At Stake

Author: Edward Ingebretsen

Publisher: University of Chicago Press

Published: 2001-11-14

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 9780226380063

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"At Stake is an analysis of popular culture, a critique of a secularized religious discourse, as well as a plea for cleaning up the ethics of public speech. Edward J. Ingebretsen explores the social construction of monstrousness in public discourse, examining the uses of transgression and deviancy in tabloids, mainstream press, television, magazines, sermons, speeches, and popular fiction."--BOOK JACKET.

Godzilla on My Mind
Godzilla on My Mind

Author: William Tsutsui

Publisher: Macmillan + ORM

Published: 2017-01-16

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 113705557X

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This year, to mark the fiftieth anniversary of his first appearance on the screen, the original, uncut version of Godzilla was released in American theaters to the delight of Sci-Fi and B-Movie fans everywhere. Ever since Godzilla (or, Gojira, as he is known in Japan) crawled out of his radioactive birthplace to cut a swath of destruction through Tokyo, he has claimed a place alongside King Kong and others in the movie monster pantheon. He is the third most recognizable Japanese celebrity in the United States, and his fan base continues to grow as children today prove his enduring appeal. Now, Bill Tsutsui, a life-long fan and historian, takes a light-hearted look at the big, green, radioactive lizard, revealing how he was born and how he became a megastar. With humorous anecdotes, Godzilla on My Mind explores his lasting cultural impact on the world. This book is sure to be welcomed by pop culture enthusiasts, fans, and historians alike.