Dr. Elandra Wells plans to eradicate vampires. The biochemist became a member of the undead five years ago. She hates her existence, so Elandra crafted a formula that could make her human again. The serum could allow Elandra to have her revenge, too. First, she needs a coveted artifact—the ring of Count Vlad—to perfect the formula. In her way is a cold-hearted vampiress on a mission from the Conclave of Supernatural Beings—find the research, destroy it, and the meddlesome doctor. Another obstacle? Donovan Lorde, a sexy vampire known for his exploits on Bourbon Street. He doesn’t trust Elandra or himself. When Donovan confesses his feelings, will Elandra choose love or regaining her humanity?
***Official Cover To Be Revealed***Meet Elandra Wells, vampire and biochemical engineer. When Elandra receives an invite from the High Council of Supernaturals to train for a coveted spot within The Keepers of Knowledge faction, she jumps at the chance. After all, the secret program might help the doctor, who hates being a vampire, find the last ingredient to craft a special serum to eradicate her condition. But finding Vlad Dracul's ring isn't a simple endeavor. Locating it isn't the problem. Snatching it while a council member questions her every move makes the task too difficult. Another obstacle? The sexiest, panty-dropping vampire she's ever met. Camdyn Pryce. And he doesn't trust Elandra. What makes matters worse? Elandra struggles with her desire for Camdyn. Whenever they're alone, she can barely control herself around him. He seems to be losing the same battle with the lovely doctor as well. When Camdyn lets down his walls and tells her how he feels, she's faced with a dilemma-be the doctor who develops a cure for her condition or follow her heart. Will regaining her humanity be more important than finding love? After all, every secret needs a Keeper.
As one of the most massive and successful business sectors, the pharmaceutical industry is a potent force for good in the community, yet its behaviour is frequently questioned: could it serve society at large better than it has done in the recent past? Its own internal ethics, both in business and science, may need a careful reappraisal, as may the extent to which the law - administrative, civil and criminal - succeeds in guiding (and where neccessary contraining) it. The rules of behavior that may be considered to apply to today's pharmaceutical industry have emerged over a very long period and the process goes on. Even the immensely detailed standards for quality, safety and efficacy laid down in drug law and regulation during the second half of the twentieth century have their limitations as tools for ensuring that the public interest is well served. In particular, national and regional regulatory agencies are heavily dependent on industrial data for their decision-making, their standards and competence vary, and even the existing network of agencies does not cover the entire world. What is more there are many areas of law and regulation affecting the industry, concerning for example the pricing of medicines, the conduct of clinical studies, the health protection of workers and concern for the environment. In some fields it is indeed hardly possible to maintain standards through regulation.Professor N.M. Graham Dukes, a physician and lawyer with long term experience in industrial research management, academic study and international drug policy, provides here a powerfully documented analysis into the way this industry thinks, acts, and is viewed, and examines the current trends pointing to change.*Provides a balanced picture of the current role of the pharmaceutical industry in society*Includes indices of conventions, laws, and regulations; as well as judicial and disciplinary cases*This is the only book addressing the legal implications of big pharma activities and ethical standards
Spirits haunt the realm of Zekiaz. Flee them, fight them, or wield them. But they bow to no master. The upstart matriarch of a fallen house, Kasia Niezik has sworn to destroy the elusive Crimson Court who assassinated her father. They are near immortal, wielding the spirits that once ended civilization a millennium ago, but she is a Reacher of the realm of Death. Their worst fear. But to kill her deceitful foes, first she must find them. Kasia travels to the capital, seeking allies either brave or foolish enough to help her infiltrate the Crimson elites. Whether spirit hunter, princess, or thief, though, everyone has a hidden agenda. And those with the widest smiles hold daggers behind their backs. Step into a new world of fantasy intrigue where flintlock guns, risky magic, gaslamp technology, and spirits clash amid shadowy bids for power. Revenge is sweet, but at what cost? __________________________________ About this series: Genre: Epic fantasy, Flintlock Fantasy, Political Fantasy, Gaslamp Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, action & adventure, dragon fantasy, dark magic & sorcery. Audience: adult. Setting: A new world haunted by rogue spirits. Reader age: 15+ Explicit language: Some. Sex: None. Clean romantic elements. Completeness: Will be a five book series. One released so far. Similar books: A Game of Thrones/A Song of Fire and Ice (George R.R. Martin), Mistborn (Brandon Sanderson), The Way of Kings/The Stormlight Archive (Brandon Sanderson), The Powder Mage (Brian McClellan), In the Shadow of Lightning (Brian McClellan) __________________________________ The Realm Reachers: 1. The Crimson Court 2. To-Be-Named 3. To-Be-Named 4. To-Be-Named 5. To-Be-Named Realm Reacher Novellas: The Amber Dame: Prequel to The Realm Reachers keywords: political fantasy, flintlock guns, female lead, dragon, magic with a cost, clean romance, LGBTQ representation, disability representation, slow burn, adventure, magic, sorcery
They woke in a world of weird creatures: hairy, ape-like mutants, hideous survivors of the atomic holocaust, and a tiny minority of Atavs, man-like creatures living as slaves. Only their human courage and dream of freedom could help them win the revolution and regain control of the world.
The Crimson Fairy Book is the fifteenth volume in Andrew Lang's 'Fairy Books'. A collection of 36 fairy tales including: Tiidu The Piper; Paperarelloo; The Gifts Of The Magician; The Strong Prince; The Treasure Seeker; The Cottager And His Cat; The Prince Who Would Seek Immortality; The Stone-Cutter; The Gold-Bearded Man; Tritill, Litill, And The Birds; The Three Robes; The Six Hungry Beasts; How the Beggar Boy Turned into Count Piro, and many more.
In this absurdist comedy two lovers - a playwright and his lead actress - escape to a discreet and charming Parisian hotel, conjured from a desert landscape. As the walls, door and crimson curtains of Room 322 materialise around them, a fumbling of fastenings ensues. But they soon discover they're not the only couple intent on escaping from reality. . . The Crimson Hotel has its world premiere at the Donmar Warehouse Theatre, London, on 25 July 2007. The volume also features the one-act play, Audience, a delightful send-up which holds up a mirror to the outlandish behaviour and comedy inherent in every theatre audience.
