Steve Jackson is a celebrated author whose works are characterized by a blend of muscle and heart. As an award-winning journalist and bestselling author, he delves into genres including true crime, history, and biography. His thrillers weave compelling narratives, while his expertise allows him to craft engaging and insightful storytelling. Jackson's literary prowess lies in his ability to draw readers into complex subjects with both precision and passion.
PART STORY, PART GAME - PURE ADVENTURE! You, the hero, must search for the legendary Crown of Kings, hidden in the Shamutanti Hills. Alive with evil creatures, lawless wanderers and bloodthirsty monsters, the land is riddled with tricks and traps waiting for you. Will you be able to cross the hills safely - or will you perish in the attempt?
Stranded miles from anywhere on a dark and stormy night, your only hope of refuge is the strange, ramshackle mansion you can see in the distance...but entering the house hurls you into an adventure of blood-curdling terror.
You, the hero, must brave the city of Khare, where every doorway or alley conceals sudden danger. You will need all your wits about you to avoid the traps and survive the unimaginable horrors ahead...
Exploring themes of love, family, and self-identity, this collection of heartfelt poems reflects the author's personal journey through adolescence and relationships. The short verses capture a range of emotions, from sadness to joy, inviting readers to connect with their own experiences. Each poem serves as a dedication to the complexities of growing up and the significance of love in its many forms.
50 extraordinary rocky places that tell the dtory of the Northumberland landscape.
You, the hero, must face the unknown terrors of the Mampang Fortress. Hidden inside the keep is the Crown of Kings, but beware the monsters and traps waiting for you...
You, the hero, must beat seven deadly serpents to the fortress of Mampang and destroy them before they can warn the Archmage of your mission to find the Crown of Kings.
"This volume will help you create campaigns of every style, from science fantasy to space opera to realistic. Recreate your favorite science-fiction background, or develop an original world of your own"--Cover.
With GURPS, you can be anyone you want�an elf hero fighting for the forces of good, a shadowy femme fatale on a deep-cover mission, a futuristic swashbuckler carving up foes with a force sword in his hand and a beautiful woman by his side . . . or literally anything else! GURPS has been the premiere universal roleplaying game for almost two decades. The new Fourth Edition makes it even better!GURPS Basic Set: Campaigns combines information from the Third Edition GURPS Basic Set and GURPS Compendium II�plus our new core setting, with infinite possibilities for timeline-hopping adventure! (You don't have to play in the core setting�there isn't some game-altering metaplot�but it's there if you want it.)
FIGHTING FANTASY is the brilliant series of adventure gamebooks in which YOU are the hero! Decide which monsters to fight, which paths to take, who to trust and when to run. Can you survive the clutches of the hideous Bloodbeast, or defeat a noxious inhuman Orc? Deep in the caverns beneath Firetop Mountain lies an untold wealth of treasure, guarded by a powerful Warlock -or so the rumor goes. Several adventurers like yourself have set off for Firetop Mountain in search of the Warlock's hoard. None has ever returned. Do you dare follow them?
