Mark Waddell Books

Mark A. Waddell introduces the vibrant world of early modern Europe through a focus on magic, science, and religion. Written in clear, engaging language and thoughtfully illustrated, this is ideal reading for students as well as anyone with an interest in the history of science and ideas.

Particles of Wonder tackles everything from the quandary of a lonely photo fit through to what money may sound like and how a refusal to heed an American small-town cop’s warning to ‘never cross the great magnet’ leads to unimaginable consequences.The breathtaking sight of a sodium city floating high above the mountains continues the journey of surprise, as does an attempt to plan an epiphany, not to mention what happens when you order from the impossible menu or only have 24 hours to get out of town...Readers will also learn of the collective noun collector’s astounding career path, sniff the aromatic agnostic and discover there are particles of wonder everywhere.

In this queer cozy series debut perfect for fans of Ellen Byron and Ellery Adams, Luke Tremblay is about to discover that Crescent Cove has more than its fair share of secrets...and some might be deadlier than others.Crescent Cove, a small hamlet on Vancouver Island, is the last place out-of-work investigative journalist Luke Tremblay ever wanted to see again. He used to spend summers here, until his family learned that he was gay and rejected him. Now, following his aunt’s sudden death, he’s inherited her entire estate, including her seaside cottage and the antiques shop she ran for forty years in Crescent Cove. Luke plans to sell everything and head back to Toronto as soon as he can...but Crescent Cove isn’t done with him just yet.When a stranger starts making wild claims about Luke’s aunt, Luke sends him packing. The next morning, though, Luke discovers that the stranger has returned, and now he’s lying dead in the back garden. To make matters worse, the officer leading the investigation is a handsome Mountie with a chip on his shoulder who seems convinced that Luke is the culprit. If he wants to prove his innocence and leave this town once and for all, Luke will have to use all his skills as a journalist to investigate the colorful locals while coming to terms with his own painful past.There are secrets buried in Crescent Cove, and the more Luke digs, the more he fears they might change the town forever.

WARNING! Under no circumstances must employees strike a deal with unauthorized personnel on Dark Enterprises property. Such behavior could result in death…or the end of the world.Colin is a low-level employee at Dark Enterprises, a Hell-like multinational corporation solving the world’s most difficult problems in deeply questionable ways. After years of toiling away in a cubicle, he's ready to climb the corporate ladder and claim the power he's never had.The only problem is, he’s pretty sure he’s about to be terminated. Like, terminated. That's tough, because his BFF has just set him up with a great guy. In fact, maybe he's a little too great. And asks a lot of questions...When Colin meets a shadowy figure promising him his heart’s deepest desire, he can’t resist the urge to fast-track his goals. In return for a small, unspecified favor, he asks for the one thing that will improve his life: a promotion.But that small favor unleashes an ancient evil. People in New York are disappearing, the world might be ending, and Management is starting to notice. Getting to the top is never easy, and now it’s up to Colin to save the world. It's the ultimate power move, after all.