Christopher Golden is an award-winning, bestselling author known for his compelling narratives that delve into the darker aspects of fantasy and horror. His work masterfully blends suspense with intricate plotting, drawing readers into worlds where the supernatural often intersects with the everyday. Whether crafting tales for adults or young adults, Golden's distinctive voice and skillful storytelling create immersive and thrilling reading experiences. His novels have found international acclaim, translated into numerous languages.
In the far future, the world is divided into two cultures, each controlled by the mysterious and powerful Commission. One person finds a route between the two cultures — what he discovers changes everything and threatens more than his life.
Christopher Golden and Tim Lebbon, two of dark fantasy's most acclaimed talents, continue their Hidden Cities series in this magical examination of the secrets of Venice.
After a devastating plague ends World War I, Europe is suddenly flooded with vampires. Lord Henry Baltimore, a soldier determined to wipe out the monsters, fights his way through bloody battlefields, ruined plague ships, exploding zeppelins, and submarine graveyards on the hunt for the creature who’s become his obsession.
Exploring the depths of fear and imagination, this collection presents a series of haunting tales that traverse various unsettling themes. Readers will encounter eerie settings, including a mysterious elevator and a nightmarish prison, alongside narratives featuring bad fathers, ancient monsters, and Hollywood curses. The stories delve into the consequences of deception and the spectral remnants of the past. Notably, it includes the Bram Stoker Award-nominated "The Bad Hour," showcasing Golden's prowess in crafting chilling, thought-provoking horror.
All Hell is Breaking Loose!Led by the fanatical Il Maestro, the Sons of Entropy are assaulting the supernatural Boston mansion that holds back the realm of monsters, and stealing the life force from the besieged Gatekeeper. In limbo, the Ghost Roads are crumbling, becoming weak and unstable where Hell and the Otherworld have begun seeping in, blurring the passages that lead to the human world. And Xander lies mortally wounded from a failed attempt to free Joyce Summers from the clutches of the zealots who hold her hostage. With the Gatekeeper rapidly weakening, Buffy sends Willow and Cordelia to escort Xander along the Ghost Roads to the Gatehouse, which may hold his only hope of survival. Meanwhile, she, Giles, and an unlikely band of allies take their fight to the very mouth of Hell itself, desperately hoping to save Joyce and repel the evil spawn before Sunnydale becomes a demonic ground zero. Only then can Buffy safeguard the Gatekeeper's eleven-year-old heir, the only one able to prevent the ultimate destruction of humanity.
In a single moment of bad judgement, Buffy finds herself catapulted into an alternate future dimension, where evil triumphs and vampires rule supreme. She discovers that her friends have rallied to fight a rearguard action against the new order - but they are very different from the friends she thought she knew. Willow is a fully-fledged sorceress, Xander a battle-scarred, humourless veteran and Oz a frightening split personality. But that's not the worst of it. Her enemies are different too. That in itself is no surprise, but Buffy is horrified to learn that even the vicious Spike is merely a minion, chief lackey to the bloodsuckers' overlord, serving none other than Giles the Vampire King. Buffy must face and conquer the dark spectre of her erstwhile mentor, while her friends back in her own time struggle to bring her disembodied spirit home. Imprisoned in the body of her 24-year-old self, Buffy's only hope is to uncover her past misstep and make it right...
For decades we've known what Ellen Ripley found when she returned to the planet where the original alien was discovered - where the child known as Newt was the only survivor. This book tells the full story of that colony.
Set between the iconic films Alien and Aliens, this omnibus presents a thrilling collection of interconnected novels filled with intense action and suspense. It explores the harrowing events that unfold in the universe, providing an in-depth look at the terrifying encounters with the alien species. Readers can expect a gripping narrative packed with tension and excitement that expands on the beloved film lore.
The ultimate fan guide to "this season's most distinctive and sharply written new show" ("Entertainment Weekly"), this official companion book includes exclusive interviews, never-before-seen photos, a day on the set journal, and more. of color photos.
A horrific ritual will create havoc on a small European town, as Lord Baltimore takes on the twisted blessing of vampiric nuns and an insane warlock! * By award–winning writers Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden. * New York Times bestseller! "Crisp, clean & drenched in blood!" Comic Attack A fight to the death!
