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Michael West

    Michael West crafts narratives that delve into the shadowed corners of the human psyche and the uncanny. His writing is defined by a chilling atmosphere and profound, often unsettling themes. West masterfully navigates the boundaries between horror and fantasy, where reality intertwines with nightmares. Readers are drawn to his stories for their evocative power and ability to elicit potent emotional responses.

    Tales from the Arabian Nights
    Stories from Shakespeare
    The New Method English Dictionary
    Straitjacket Memories
    A Night In Babylon
    Anna Karenina
    • Anna Karenina

      General Editor: Michael West

      • 136 pages
      • 5 hours of reading
      Anna Karenina
      4.5
    • A Night In Babylon

      • 190 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      There's a time to run, and a time to pick up a gun. Especially in the City of Angels, where the police are at war with the Stay Ready Soldiers, a militant group based in South Central. Tonight, Geronimo and Kali must rely on each other as they traverse a perilous concrete wasteland, dodging bullets every step of the way.

      A Night In Babylon
      5.0
    • Straitjacket Memories

      • 202 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      There is a fine line between love and madness, between insanity and pure evil. This is Michael West at his terrifying best! From heart-stopping horror to the strangest of fantasies - these are tales from the darkest regions of his twisted imagination! All the usual tropes are here - vampires and shapeshifters, ghosts and witches, gods and monsters, mummies and zombies - but none of them are exactly what you would expect... A dream vacation takes a nightmarish turn when a couple finds they did not come home alone... A man agrees to a meeting with his estranged wife and learns the horrible, obscene truth of the old saying: "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned..." An American platoon, cut off from the outside world, discovers an unbelievable enemy they were never trained to fight... And a man struggling with depression and grief receives text messages from beyond the grave, messages that push him to the edge of sanity...and beyond... Ten more reasons to say your prayers. Ten more reasons to check beneath your bed. Ten more reasons why you may never want to close your eyes again.

      Straitjacket Memories
      4.0
    • Stories from Shakespeare

      • 55 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      The Merchant of Venice, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Hamlet and Julius Caesar are the two comedies and two tragedies in this collection. Set in Venice, Athens, Denmark and Rome they tell the stories of Antonio, a merchant and his friends; a night of magic and enchantments in the forest; of ghosts, madness and murder; and finally of power and betrayal.

      Stories from Shakespeare
      4.3
    • 1793, the eve of the Napoleonic Wars, and Midshipman Horatio Hornblower receives his first command � As a seventeen-year-old with a touch of sea sickness, young Horatio Hornblower hardly cuts a dash in His Majesty�s navy. Yet from the moment he is ordered to board a French merchant ship in the Bay of Biscay and take command of crew and cargo, he proves his seafaring mettle on the waves. With a character-forming duel, several chases and some strange tavern encounters, the young Hornblower is soon forged into a formidable man of the sea. This is the first of eleven books chronicling the nautical adventures of C. S. Forester�s inimitable hero, Horatio Hornblower.

      Mr. Midshipman Hornblower
      4.1
    • The Blue Lagoon

      • 94 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      Simplified and brought within the vocabulary of New Method Reader 3. Illustrated by William Nickless. Einband stark berieben, Namenseinträge und Anstreichungen, sonst gut erhalten

      The Blue Lagoon
      4.0
    • The Canterbury Tales

      • 624 pages
      • 22 hours of reading

      In Chaucer's most ambitious poem, 'The Canterbury Tales' a group of pilgrims assemble in an inn just outside London and agree to entertain each other on the way to Canterbury by telling stories. The pilgrims come from all ranks of society, from the crusading Knight and burly Miller to the worldly Monk and lusty Wife of Bath.

      The Canterbury Tales
      4.0
    • The young king and other stories

      • 74 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      A collection of short stories using the imagination to portray different feelings. Includes The Birthday of the Infanta; The Happy Prince; The Fisherman and his Soul; The Nightingale and the Rose; The Star Child; The Selfish Giant.

      The young king and other stories
      3.8
    • In a specialy adapted version by Eliza Gatewood Warren. Almost everyone has dreamed of being cast away on a desert island. What would we eat? Where would we live? How would we defend ourselves against wild beasts?...In this famous adventure story, the Robinson family is shipwrecked on a tropical island inhabited by beautiful birds, fragrant flowers, and rare animals. As they struggle to build a new life, they discover hidden strengths in themselves, and their love for one another takes on new meaning...Then one day a ships sails into their bay, and they have to ask one more question: Do we really want to go home?

      The Swiss Family Robinson
      3.7
    • This series provides a stimulating introduction to the great classic stories of literature and the best in children's fiction. The books are easy and enjoyable to read, and feature full-page, full-color pictures and photographs. Each title includes interesting information about the authors, and comprehension questions to spark discussion.

      King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
      3.3
    • Follows Lemuel Gulliver on his voyages through fantastical lands, including Lilliput--whose inhabitants are only inches tall--and Brobdingnag, populated with giants.

      Gulliver's Travels
      3.6
    • Five famous fairy tales

      • 58 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      The White Birds; The Fisherman and the Giant; The Glass Box; The Prince and his Servants; The Table, the Donkey and the Stick.

      Five famous fairy tales
      3.1
    • Tom Brown's Schooldays

      • 244 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Recounts the adventures of a young English boy at Rugby School in the early nineteenth century.

      Tom Brown's Schooldays
      3.1
    • Spook House

      • 298 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      There are some places in this world that go far beyond any normal definition of "haunted". These places are so evil and so diabolical that they become gateways to hell itself. The Fuller Farm is one such place. It is said that old man Fuller conducted unspeakable acts, blood rituals, and human sacrifices, all in an attempt to gain the ultimate knowledge, the ultimate power. And then, he was killed - horribly murdered on his own land, leaving the house to stand as a vacant monument to his wickedness. But once a door is opened, it can never really be closed. Now, the stars are right. The gateway is ready to once more unleash unspeakable horror upon the town of Harmony, Indiana. And this will be one Halloween that they will never forget! Spook House is Michael West's latest novel based in Harmony, Indiana, joining Cinema of Shadows, The Wide Game, and short stories such as "Goodnight" and "For the River is Wide and the Gods are Hungry".

      Spook House
    • Skull Full of Kisses

      • 190 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Turn the page and enter a world of shadow, as Michael West brings together his most disturbing short stories-twisted tales of forbidden desires and ghoulish deeds, where nightmares manifest in the most mundane and unlikely of places... The basement of a Japanese restaurant, where a seductive creature promises comfort to a lonely hitman, if only he will set her free... A ruined city, where survivors of a natural disaster have become prey to something unnatural... An Indiana farmhouse, where a frightened child attempts to fool the Angel of Death... And the darkest regions of space, where a man fights to protect the woman he loves from invaders only he can see... Ten reasons to lock your doors. Ten reasons to keep the lights on. Ten reasons why you may never sleep again.

      Skull Full of Kisses
    • Earl Preston has been fighting dark, seemingly impossible forces, trying to prevent the return of ancient, otherworldly beings - creatures of unfathomable intellect, rumored to have created all life here on Earth. Gods or monsters, these unseen puppet masters continue to pull strings despite a millennia of exile. Now, as the gateway to their alien world nears completion, Earl must locate Hades' secret base of operations, must destroy this doorway before it can ever be opened. And time is running out. Scattered across the globe, allies and foes alike are coming together - Poseidon, Hades, and Zeus, all rallying their forces for one last confrontation. This will be a battle to end all battles, and its outcome will decide the fate of generations yet to come. In this fourth and final installment of the Legacy of the Gods series, bestselling author Michael West provides answers to all the questions faithful readers have been asking for years, closing his dark, fantastic narrative in spectacular fashion. Prepare for Kronos' Return!

      Kronos' Return: Legacy of the Gods: Book Four
    • The Wide Game

      • 374 pages
      • 14 hours of reading

      On the advice of his wife, Paul Rice is making plans to attend his 10th year High School reunion. Returning to his boyhood home of Harmony, Indiana, he finds that he is still haunted by memories of that time-memories of Deidra, his first love, and memories of the Wide Game. It was ten years ago that Paul and his friends watched their day of fun become a race for their lives, a fight for their very souls.Now, as he meets the survivors of that day once more, Paul makes a chilling discovery: the incomprehensible forces that toyed with them have yet to finish playing their own game.

      The Wide Game
    • Chess

      A complete guide to Chess and Chess strategies, helping you to master Chess fast!

      • 62 pages
      • 3 hours of reading

      Delving into the intricate world of chess, this book explores strategies, tactics, and the psychological aspects of the game. It covers the history and evolution of chess, profiles of legendary players, and detailed analysis of famous matches. Readers will gain insights into various openings, endgames, and the importance of mindset in competitive play. Whether a novice or seasoned player, the book offers valuable lessons and techniques to enhance one's skills and appreciation for this timeless game.

      Chess
    • An International Reader's Dictionary

      • 310 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Great Britain. 18 cm. 396 p. Encuadernación en tapa blanda de editorial ilustrada. Idioma inglés. Edición especial para el curso El ingles de hoy .. Este libro es de segunda mano y tiene o puede tener marcas y señales de su anterior propietario.

      An International Reader's Dictionary