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James Kahn

    December 30, 1947

    James Kahn crafts narratives that bridge the medical world with speculative fiction and historical depth. His experiences as an ER doctor inform a unique perspective woven into his original novels and compelling film novelizations. Kahn's writing demonstrates a masterful ability to blend intricate themes with engaging storytelling, showcasing him as a versatile literary voice. With his novel Matamoros, he embarks on deeply researched historical fiction, further expanding his narrative scope.

    James Kahn
    Goonies
    The Star Wars Trilogy
    Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
    Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
    Time's Dark Laughter
    Matamoros
    • 2019

      Matamoros

      • 442 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      Set during the U.S. Civil War, the story unfolds in Matamoros, a crucial harbor for the Confederacy, where cotton is shipped to Europe and arms are smuggled in. This vibrant setting attracts a diverse cast, including spies, diplomats, gunrunners, and outlaws, all navigating the complexities of war. The narrative explores themes of survival and betrayal against the backdrop of a tumultuous era, highlighting the interactions between various characters seeking their fortunes amidst chaos.

      Matamoros
    • 2009

      Goonies

      • 189 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      It's summer in the small seaport town of Astoria and The Goonies are restless. Big developers threaten to take over the town. Then Mikey finds an old pirate map and the kids take off to find the loot that can save their neighborhood. But they never counted on skeletons with swords, a booby-trapped underground passage and the murderous ex-con, all of whom want the Goonies' head. Take the oath. Join the adventure.

      Goonies
    • 1987

      For the first time, here is a Special Omnibus Edition of the complete texts of the three novels that tell the complete story of everyone's favorite adventure--The Star Wars Trilogy. Including: STAR WARS, THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, and RETURN OF THE JEDI.

      The Star Wars Trilogy
    • 1984

      Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

      • 216 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
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      The swashbuckling archaeologist returns in one of his most challenging adventures yet! A novelization of the major motion pictureThe time is 1935. Through a series of misadventures in Shanghai—and a narrow escape from death—Indiana Jones finds himself in a remote village in India. A mysterious old shaman tells him that his arrival has been foreseen—and that he and his companions are destined to save the villagers.So begins the most daring, dark, and dangerous quest of Indiana Jones’s career.

      Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
    • 1983

      Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
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      It was a dark time for the Rebel Alliance...Han Solo, frozen in carbonite, has been delivered into the hands of the vile gangster Jabba the Hutt. Determined to rescue him, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia and Lando Calrissian launch a hazardous mission against Jabba's Tatooine stronghold.Now, in the most exciting chapter of the STAR WARS saga, the Rebel commanders have gathered all the warships of the Rebel fleet into a single giant armada. And Darth Vader, who has ordered construction to begin on a new and even more powerful Death Star, makes his plans to crush the Rebel Alliance once and for all.

      Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
    • 1982

      Time's Dark Laughter

      • 318 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Five years has passed since Joshua Green the Scribe and Beauty the Centaur had set out across the desert to find the creatures who had destroyed their homes and carried off their wives. But now Beauty’s wife has willingly abandoned him for the pleasures of mind-link with the mysterious Pluggers. Worse, she has taken with her the helmet that protected Joshua from the mental summons of the City with No Name. While Beauty travels once more in search of his wife, Joshua’s fifteen year old brother Ollie, formerly a slave in a Vampire Harem, sets off with the Neuroman Jasmine to rescue the Scribe. Soon they are engulfed in a deadly struggle against the creatures of a riotously mutated future world with no use, and little room, for humankind...

      Time's Dark Laughter