A violent attacker is on the loose. His calling card: a tattoo on his victims' skin. With no witnesses and no evidence left at the crime scenes, it will take all of the National Crime Agency's resources to track him down. At the head of the investigation, codenamed Operation Juniper, Senior Investigator Joanne Stuart knows that the clock is ticking. The time between abductions is decreasing and the perpetrator grows ever more brazen. She fears it won't be long before his assaults turn deadly. As the hunt closes in, Jo's already troubled personal life is put under further pressure. With danger closer than she thinks, just how far will Jo go to solve the case--and at what cost?
If you enjoy having your sensibilities tested, please join Callahan and me, the narrator, as we deliver the story of his origin. This story is an artfully unusual satirical medieval fantasy with undertones of dark tragedy that grips reader's attention with offensive quip and brutal violence. It tells the tale of a wayward boy who rises to assassin, then onward to revolutionary and beyond. Beware, this tale is not for the faint of heart and contains adult language, death, gore, and some sexual content. It mocks and makes light of theology, sex, politics, race, and just about any other subject of taboo nature that is supposed to be left unspoken. For those who are intrigued, join us, for we are eager to entertain. For those who would shy from such good luck to ye in what must be a drab and overly sheltered existence.
This book is about two people lives that were thrown into terminal when they decided to join a new intense military program. While going through training and missions, time and other things challenged them mentally, physically and emotionally. In search for who they are, they found each other and a family of men and women that would go through great links to protest each other. With a lot pride, they both found love and happiness in places that you would find rage. Thankful for everything that they have, they are the Falcon Project.
In ""Feathers of Fate,"" seventeen-year-old Zara's world is turned upside down when she discovers her ability to alter destiny by plucking magical feathers from thin air. Set in a vibrant, multicultural city where ancient magic intertwines with modern life, this captivating urban fantasy follows Zara's journey as she grapples with the immense power and responsibility thrust upon her. As she navigates complex relationships, including a blossoming romance with the mysterious Kai, Zara must also confront a sinister organization determined to control the fate-altering feathers. The novel seamlessly blends elements of various cultural mythologies with contemporary young adult experiences, creating a rich tapestry of storytelling. Alternating between Zara's present-day struggles and her grandmother's folktales, the narrative explores profound themes of free will, cultural identity, and the far-reaching consequences of manipulating destiny. With its diverse cast of characters and innovative magic system, ""Feathers of Fate"" offers a fresh, thought-provoking take on the classic hero's journey, challenging readers to consider the impact of their choices on the world around them.
The book you hold in your hands is the second collection of drawings completed during my journey in traditional Japanese tattoo. It is a style I feel very passionate about and for which I have the utmost respect for. This book contains a collection of masks and other motifs drawn during the last few months in NYC.
From the delicate cherry blossom tree to a fearsome falcon, tattoos are testament to the everlasting connection between man and art. Presenting the very best in tattoo art, this inspirational sourcebook is a great starting point for anyone wanting to acquire a tattoo who is unsure of the creative possibilities. Filled with stunning photographic images, it showcases the talent of top artists from around the world. This extensive gallery is arranged into imaginative sections, including: • Famous faces • Fantasy • Pin-up girls • Cartoon characters and humorous scenes • Personal narratives and symbolism • Abstract art and dot work. This book will appeal equally to both prospective and seasoned tattoo enthusiasts as well as those simply interested in immersing themselves in this intriguing decorative art.
When your life comes at the cost of your genetic code, Run. When science forgot to obey the code of 'Do No Harm', everything went wrong. A civil war that has been the result of madness has taken its toll on the world. The Resistance is all that stands between The Three Trades, or as they are now simply known as The Government, and the eugenic destruction of three cities and the countless lives within their borders. Those of too-much power and too-little conscience have created horror from curiosity, and there's no telling if this is the beginning or the end.
'If an Outsider wields the blade, the House of Koronos burns...' An endless winter. A plague-haunted land. A dying people. Winter has been colder than anyone can remember - and there is no spring. The terrible eruption of Thalakrea has shrouded the sky in ash and blotted out the Sun. The winds of Fate bring Hylas to the island of Keftiu. He is desperate to find his friends: Pirra the daughter of the High Priestess and Havoc the lion cub. But Keftiu has suffered more than anywhere from the fury of the gods, and the once-prosperous island has been ravaged by cold, famine and plague. As Hylas sets off alone, he is tormented by the fear that Pirra and Havoc may not have survived the winter... 'Electrifying' - Independent on Sunday 'The reader's attention is caught from the first line...spellbinding' - Telegraph 'Set to become another children's classic' - Books for Keeps Michelle Paver was born in Malawi in 1960 and moved to England when she was three. After gaining a degree in biochemistry from Oxford, she became a partner in a City law firm, but gave that up to write full-time. To research her stories about animals and the distant past, she has travelled in the Arctic, the Mediterranean and Egypt, swum with dolphins and killer whales, and encountered bears, boars and wolves. She is the author of the internationally bestselling Chronicles of Ancient Darkness, the final book of which won the 2010 Guardian Children's Fiction Prize.
Katherine Holt lives in a state of desperate poverty in the Lower Quarter of Incorporated Municipality Number 27, FEMA Region II, foraging for food with her disabled sister, Rebecca, and hiding with her Mother from the teams of Sweepers who roam the Lower Quarter, which is supposed to have been evacuated due to plague. But Katherine and her sister hide a secret-one that REGA, the controlling, authoritarian governmental bureaucracy in her sector, would do anything to get their hands on: she and her sister are immune to the virus. When they are picked up by a Sweeper team and taken to the HUT - a prison-like processing center for the indigent, events begin to spiral rapidly out of control as REGA becomes aware of their secret, and Katherine engineers her own escape. Can Katherine rescue her sister from the clutches of REGA before they use Rebecca for their own ends, or is she falling into a clever trap laid specifically for her? And what dark secret has her adopted Mother been hiding for the past twenty years? Available in both paperback and E-book
