Simon R. Green is a British author of science fiction and fantasy, whose works are characterized by a unique blend of dark humor and action. His texts often challenge conventional literary genres, with his Deathstalker series serving as an example of a parody of traditional space opera, while also being extremely bloodthirsty. Green writes with a sovereign disregard for the rules of probability, creating an unforgettable and thrilling reading experience. His style is full of unexpected twists and a distinct charm that has earned him devoted fans.
It's 1994 and thanks to Section 28, there can be no mention of gayrelationships in schools. When a school librarian leads Jamie toa disguised novel in the library that reflects his own confusedfeelings towards boys, he sees he's not the only one who has checkedthe book out. In the margins of the pages, Jamie learns thathe's not alone.
King John's realm has existed peacefully for generations, but now the kingdom is disintegrating. The malign rotten blackness of the Darkwood is encroaching; demons are massing, hunting in packs. King John is out of money, out of men, out of hope. Prince Rupert, the younger son - not so much expendable as surplus to requirements - had been sent out on a Quest. When he returns, much to everyone's surprise, he has not just the princess but the dragon too . . . A second son, a tired dragon, a unicorn without a horn and a princess with a wicked left an unlikely company to face a Demon Prince - but face him they must, when the Blue Moon rises . . .
I’m John Taylor. I work as a PI out of the Nightside, that secret centre of London where clocks always read three A.M., where terrible things happen with predictable regularity, and where the always-dark streets are full of people partying like Judgement Day will never come. Now it may have arrived. God’s own enforcer, the righteous engine of destruction known as the Walking Man, has come to the Nightside. He’s a being whose sole purpose is the elimination of the wicked and the guilty—and given the nature of the Nightside, there’s a good chance that once he gets started, he’ll just keep on until there’s no-one left. So the Authorities have hired me to stop him. Legend has it that he can’t be killed. I’m very much hoping that the legend isn’t true…
At Finn's funeral, grieving best friend Eric receives a message frombeyond the grave - and it must be because this is Finn's biggestprank ever, faking his own death! As Eric follows Finn's crypticinstructions for various challenges, he goes down memory laneand through a scavenger hunt that will change him for ever.
When Otis wakes up after a sleepover at popular kid Rocco Rococo's house, it's a scene of total chaos and disaster. Weirdly, no one can remember what happened the night before, so Rocco and Otis reluctantly team up to retrace their steps in the hopes of working out happened.
Featuring an array of humorous and eccentric science fiction and fantasy tales, this volume of the Unidentified Funny Objects series showcases original stories from leading authors in the genre. Each narrative promises to entertain with its unique blend of wit and imagination, making it a delightful collection for fans seeking laughter and creativity in their reading experience.
All Frankie wants is to be fabulous! But, SIGH! , he's literally surrounded by so many fabulous flamingos , so how on earth can he stand out from the crowd? Maybe, just maybe, Frankie's friends will help him learn the most important thing of the best way to be fabulous is to be YOU!
Riley is cursed. No, really! After a fairground incident - TOTALLY not his fault - bad luck follows Riley everywhere, causing disaster after disaster. It's got so bad that no one wants to go near Riley, including his teachers! But when new student Brad Chicago shows up, Riley quickly realizes that Brad is the human equivalent of a good luck charm.
Ishmael Jones travels to the Scottish Highlands on a mysterious dual mission in this intriguing, genre-blending mystery. The Organisation has despatched Ishmael and his partner Penny to Coronach House on the shores of Loch Ness where the secretive but highly influential Baphamet Group are holding their annual meeting. The Organisation believes an imposter has infiltrated the Group and they have instructed Ishmael to root him - or her - out. It's not Ishmael's only mission. The first agent sent by the Organisation has been found dead in her room, murdered in a horribly gruesome manner. Ishmael must also discover who killed his fellow agent, Jennifer Rifkin - and why. Dismissive of rumours that the legendary 'Coronach Creature' is behind Jennifer's death, Ishmael sets out to expose the human killer in their midst. But he must act fast - before any more Very Important People are killed.
Retired heroes Hawk and Fisher find themselves back in the game when their children are kidnapped by the Demon Prince of the Forest Kingdom.