1887 London Charlie Dawes aka Deadeye Dick is a star in the Wild West Show at Cremorne Gardens, celebrating Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee. Women love him, and he revels in his fame. His sudden death tarnishes his memory. The Sorceress of the between-worlds knows Charlie can do better and she brings him back to redeem himself. Present day, London Jennifer Kendall owns the Beatnik Café in fashionable London. After her beloved grandmother’s death she finds herself in financial trouble, and her personal safety at risk. When Charlie appears and says he is here to help her, she finds herself instantly attracted to him. But deadly trouble from the past has followed Charlie, and if he is to make a future with Jennifer then he needs to shoot straighter than last time. Heart of the Gunslinger can be read as a stand alone, but is part of the Immortal Warriors series.
In this first novel in his epic fantasy masterpiece, Stephen King introduces readers to one of his most enigmatic heroes, Roland of Gilead, the Last Gunslinger... Roland is a haunting figure, a loner, on a spellbinding journey into good and evil, in a desolate world which frighteningly echoes our own. In his first step towards the powerful and mysterious Dark Tower, he encounters an alluring woman named Alice, begins a friendship with Jake, a kid from New York, and faces an agonising choice between damnation and salvation as he pursues the Man in Black. Set in a world of extraordinary circumstances, filled with stunning visual imagery and unforgettable characters, The Dark Tower series is unlike anything you've ever read. Here is Stephen King's most visionary piece of storytelling, a magical mix of fantasy and horror that may well be his crowning achievement.
King mesmerizes readers with fiction deeply rooted in the sixties, exploring in five interconnected narratives, spanning 1960 to 1999, the haunting legacy of the Vietnam War. "Engaging . . . King's gift of storytelling is rich".--"The Los Angles Times Book Review".
Now a major motion picture starring Matthew McConaughey and Idris Elba In The Wind Through the Keyhole, Stephen King returns to the rich landscape of Mid-World, the spectacular territory of the Dark Tower fantasy saga that stands as his most beguiling achievement. Roland Deschain and his ka-tet--Jake, Susannah, Eddie, and Oy, the billy-bumbler--encounter a ferocious storm just after crossing the River Whye on their way to the Outer Baronies. As they shelter from the howling gale, Roland tells his friends not just one strange story but two...and in so doing, casts new light on his own troubled past. In his early days as a gunslinger, in the guilt-ridden year following his mother's death, Roland is sent by his father to investigate evidence of a murderous shape-shifter, a "skin-man" preying upon the population around Debaria. Roland takes charge of Bill Streeter, the brave but terrified boy who is the sole surviving witness to the beast's most recent slaughter. Only a teenager himself, Roland calms the boy and prepares him for the following day's trials by reciting a story from the Magic Tales of the Eld that his mother often read to him at bedtime. "A person's never too old for stories," Roland says to Bill. "Man and boy, girl and woman, never too old. We live for them." And indeed, the tale that Roland unfolds, the legend of Tim Stoutheart, is a timeless treasure for all ages, a story that lives for us. King began the Dark Tower series in 1974; it gained momentum in the 1980s; and he brought it to a thrilling conclusion when the last three novels were published in 2003 and 2004. The Wind Through the Keyhole is sure to fascinate avid fans of the Dark Tower epic. But this novel also stands on its own for all readers, an enchanting and haunting journey to Roland's world and testimony to the power of Stephen King's storytelling magic.
“I can’t remember the last time I laughed so hard as I did reading this book. The humor was quick-witted and sharp... I didn’t want to put this book down.” —Reading Rebel Gray “Quick Shot” Woodson is the fastest gun west of the Mississippi. Unfortunately, he’s ready to hang up his hat. Sure, being notorious has its perks. But the nomadic lifestyle—and people always tryin’ to kill you—gets old real fast. Now he just wants to find a place to retire so he can spend his days the way the good Lord intended: staring at the sunset and napping. When his stubborn horse drags him into a hole-in-the-wall town called Desolation, something about the place calls to Gray, and he figures he might actually have a shot at a sleepy retirement. His optimism lasts about a minute and a half. Soon he finds himself embroiled in a town vendetta and married to a woman named Mercy. Who, judging by her aggravating personality, doesn’t know the meaning of her own name. In fact, she’s downright impossible. But dang it if his wife isn’t irresistible. If only she’d stop trying to steal his guns to go after the bad guys herself. There goes his peace and quiet... Each book in the Gunslinger series is STANDALONE: * Hitched To The Gunslinger * The Gunslinger’s Guide to Avoiding Matrimony
For the first time ever as a complete ebook series, all of Stephen King’s eight Dark Tower novels—one of the most acclaimed and popular series of all time. Special bonus: The ebook boxed set now includes The Complete Concordance, a user’s guide to the Dark Tower world. Set in a world of ominous landscape and macabre menace, The Dark Tower series features one of Stephen King’s most powerful creations—The Gunslinger—a haunting figure who embodies the qualities of the lone hero through the ages, from ancient myth to frontier Western legend. As Roland crosses a desert of damnation in a treacherous world that is a twisted image of our own, he moves ever closer to the Dark Tower of his dreams—and nightmares. This stunning, must-have collection includes: The Dark Tower I: The Gunslinger; The Dark Tower II: The Drawing of the Three; The Dark Tower III: The Waste Lands; The Dark Tower IV: Wizard and Glass; The Dark Tower: The Wind Through the Keyhole; The Dark Tower V: Wolves of the Calla; The Dark Tower VI: Song of Susannah; and The Dark Tower VII: The Dark Tower. The perfect keepsake for Stephen King fans, The Dark Tower 8-Book Boxed Set is the most extraordinary and imaginative cycle of tales in the English language from “the reigning King of American popular literature” (Los Angeles Daily News).
Enter once more the world of Roland Deschain—and the world of the Dark Tower...presented in a stunning graphic novel form that will unlock the doorways to terrifying secrets and bold storytelling as part of the dark fantasy masterwork and magnum opus from #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephen King. “The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed.” With these unforgettable words, millions of readers were introduced to Stephen King’s iconic character Roland Deschain of Gilead. Roland is the last of his kind, a “gunslinger” charged with protecting whatever goodness and light remains in his world—a world that “moved on,” as they say. In this desolate reality—a dangerous land filled with ancient technology and deadly magic, and yet one that mirrors our own in frightening ways—Roland is on a spellbinding and soul-shattering quest to locate and somehow save the mystical nexus of all worlds, all universes: the Dark Tower. Now, in the graphic novel series adaptation Stephen King's The Dark Tower: The Gunslinger, originally published by Marvel Comics in single-issue form and creatively overseen by Stephen King himself, the full story of Roland's troubled past and ongoing saga is revealed. Sumptuously drawn by Richard Isanove, Sean Phillips, Luke Ross, and Michael Lark, plotted by longtime Stephen King expert Robin Furth, and scripted by New York Times bestselling author Peter David, The Gunslinger adaptation is an extraordinary and terrifying journey—ultimately serving as the perfect introduction for new readers to Stephen King’s modern literary classic The Dark Tower, while giving longtime fans thrilling adventures transformed from his blockbuster novels. The barony of Gilead has finally fallen to the forces of the evil John Farson, and the surviving young gunslingers were massacred at the decisive Battle of Jericho Hill. But one has risen from the ashes: Roland Deschain. Now as the last of the gunslingers, Roland sets out in search of the mysterious Dark Tower—the one place where he can set the events of his out-of-sync world right again. Along the way, Roland will battle forces from his worst nightmares as he trails the elusive Man in Black—the inhuman sorcerer who holds the key to Roland’s desperate search.
Three runaway brides determined to escape their fates flee West to find freedom that can only be had in a cowboy's arms. Desperate to escape an unhappy marriage, Boston socialite Evelyn Perkins flees west in hopes of losing herself to the dusty frontier. But when her train is boarded by outlaws, Evelyn is taken for ransom. Despite her terror, Evelyn fears being returned to her husband more. Refusing to co-operate, she becomes the responsibility of a man whose steady gaze threatens to pierce her brave façade and reach the wounded heart within. Gabriel Sloan has his orders, but the haunting shadows in the pretty young woman's eyes spark an intense protective instinct he can't deny. Every look, every touch brings them closer together. He would do anything to protect her, but dangerous men are on their trail, and soon the two must face Evelyn's darkest nightmare—or risk losing the unexpected joy they've found forever... Runaway Brides Series: The Gunslinger's Vow (Book 1) The Cowboy's Honor (Book 2) The Outlaw's Heart (Book 3) Praise for Amy Sandas: "Sandas will leave you breathless." —LINDA BRODAY, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author for The Gunslinger's Vow "[B]eautifully written romance that's full of adventure—electric and absorbing."—Kirkus for Lord of Lies "Pure perfection."—Romancing the Book for The Untouchable Earl "Smart and Sexy."—Booklist for Luck is No Lady
(young adult wild west science fiction) Embark on an exhilarating intergalactic adventure in Didi and the Gunslinger by Patti Larsen – a captivating young adult science fiction novel that will ignite your imagination! Welcome to Trash Heaven, the galaxy's most peculiar and unlikely home for sixteen-year-old Didi Duke. Born and raised amidst the discarded remnants of a futuristic world, Didi has found solace in the hidden treasures of this vast dumping ground. While her inventor father remains engrossed in his creations, Didi has inherited his remarkable talents and become a master scavenger, accompanied by her loyal companion, Pip, a cyborg crow. But when a sinister Underlord kidnaps her father, Didi's idyllic life of scavenging and discovery is shattered. No longer content to hide away in the garbage, she must summon her courage and embark on a daring mission to rescue her beloved dad. Her audacious plan involves resurrecting a retired cyborg gunslinger, a legend in their world, to aid her in this perilous quest. Patti Larsen's Didi and the Gunslinger is a thrilling young adult science fiction novel that catapults readers into a realm of danger, mystery, and discovery. Join Didi as she ventures into the heart of the rotting planet, Trash City, where secrets and treachery lurk around every corner. With each turn of the page, you'll be immersed in a world of high-stakes adventure, where determination and resilience become the keys to survival. Larsen's masterful storytelling weaves a tapestry of action, friendship, and self-discovery. Didi's journey will captivate your imagination, as she encounters formidable challenges, uncovers hidden truths, and unearths the strength within herself to confront the darkest forces that threaten her world. Get ready for a pulse-pounding ride through futuristic landscapes, where cyborgs, trash-bound creatures, and the remnants of a decaying society intertwine. Didi and the Gunslinger is an electrifying tale that explores the power of family, friendship, and the indomitable spirit of a young girl determined to save her father and bring justice to Trash Heaven. Don't miss your chance to dive into the thrilling world of Didi and the Gunslinger, because sometimes, heroes are born from the unlikeliest places, and the greatest treasures lie hidden amidst the rubble of a forgotten world. KEYWORDS: young adult sci-fi, young adult science fiction series, young adult sci-fi book
