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King Solomon's Mines (B&N) by Haggard Henry Rider
epub |eng | 1885-01-01 | Author:Haggard, Henry Rider [Haggard, Henry Rider]

Chapter 11 We Give a Sign FOR A LONG WHILE-two hours, I should think—we sat there in silence, for we were too overwhelmed by the recollection of the horrors we ...
( Category: Action & Adventure November 12,2018 )
Drawing of the Dark, The by Powers Tim
epub |eng | 2011-05-04 | Author:Powers, Tim [Powers, Tim]

Chapter Thirteen “Insensibly drunk! I expected it, of course. And on my beer, which I daresay you neglected to pay for, eh?” Duffy opened his eyes and blinked up at ...
( Category: Fantasy November 12,2018 )
Lord of the Flies (annotated edition) by Golding William
epub |eng | 1954-01-15 | Author:Golding, William [William Golding]

Simon stayed where he was, a small brown image, concealed by the leaves. Even if he shut his eyes the sow’s head still remained like an after-image. The half-shut eyes ...
( Category: Classics November 12,2018 )
O Pioneers! (B&N) by Cather Willa
epub |eng | 1913-01-01 | Author:Cather, Willa [Cather, Willa]

VII MARIE’S FATHER, ALBERT TOVESKY, was one of the more intelligent Bohemians who came West in the early seventies. He settled in Omaha and became a leader and adviser among ...
( Category: Classics November 12,2018 )
Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The (B&N) by Twain Mark
epub |eng | 1876-01-15 | Author:Twain, Mark [Twain, Mark]

17 Memories of the Lost Heroes — The Point in Tom’s Secret But there was no hilarity in the little town that same tranquil Saturday afternoon. The Harpers, and Aunt ...
( Category: Genre Fiction November 12,2018 )
Phantom Ship, The by Marryat Frederick
epub |eng | 1839-01-01 | Author:Marryat, Frederick [Marryat, Frederick]

Chapter XIX It appeared as if their misfortunes were to cease, after the tragical death of the two commanders. In a few days, the Dort had passed through the Straits ...
( Category: Genre Fiction November 12,2018 )
Lankhmar 04: Swords Against Wizardry by Leiber Fritz
epub |eng | 1968-01-06 | Author:Leiber, Fritz [Leiber, Fritz]

Table of Contents In The Witch’s Tent Stardock The Two Best Thieves in Lankhmar The Lord of Quarmall
( Category: Fantasy November 12,2018 )
Night Land, The by Hodgson William Hope
epub |eng | 1912-07-30 | Author:Hodgson, William Hope [Hodgson, William Hope]

Chapter 11 THE HOMEWARD WAY Now, truly, it did seem very light, after the horrid and lonesome gloom that did lie all-ways in the bottom of the olden sea; and ...
( Category: Genre Fiction November 12,2018 )
Gregory Sallust (02): Contraband by Wheatley Dennis
epub |eng | 1936-01-17 | Author:Wheatley, Dennis [Wheatley, Dennis]

14 By the Brown Owl Inn on Romney Marshes As Gregory leapt the body of the plane seemed to shoot up like an express lift behind him. He felt himself ...
( Category: Thrillers & Suspense November 12,2018 )
Shoes of the Fisherman, The by West Morris
epub |eng | 1963-01-15 | Author:West, Morris [West, Morris]

“It’s a leap into the dark,” said Ruth Lewin gravely. “I’m not sure I can make it.” “Is it any less hard to stay where you are?” “It’s harder, I ...
( Category: Contemporary November 12,2018 )
Call of the Wild, The White Fang (B&N) by London Jack
epub |eng | 1903-01-01 | Author:London, Jack [London, Jack]

V The Law of Meat The cub’s development was rapid. He rested for two days, and then ventured forth from the cave again. It was on this adventure that he ...
( Category: Classics November 12,2018 )
Face in the Frost, The by John Bellairs
epub |eng | 1969-01-01 | Author:John Bellairs [Bellairs, John]

CHAPTER SEVEN On his way again, Prospero crossed ridge after ridge of uninteresting country: a cattle pond here, a clump of Scotch pines there—just enough variation for boredom. He was ...
( Category: Fantasy November 12,2018 )
Long Ships, The by Bengtsson Frans G
epub |eng | 1941-01-01 | Author:Bengtsson, Frans G. [Bengtsson, Frans G.]

CHAPTER TWO HOW THEY PLANNED A CHRISTENING FEAST FOR KING HARALD’S GRANDSON ORM was now in better spirits than ever before, for every enterprise to which he laid his hand ...
( Category: Genre Fiction November 12,2018 )
Roger Brook (11): Irish Witch, The by Wheatley Dennis
epub |eng | 1973-08-15 | Author:Wheatley, Dennis [Wheatley, Dennis]

15 The War Reopens As Roger had had good reason to expect that Charles had been sent south to a camp somewhere in France or, at the worst, in the ...
( Category: Thrillers & Suspense November 12,2018 )
City of a Hundred Rows 02: City of Hope & Despair by Whates Ian
epub |eng | 2011-10-28 | Author:Whates, Ian [Whates, Ian]

"Careful," Dewar said quietly, "the one on foot is a lot more than he seems." Really? Tom would never have guessed. The rider was hunched over his mount's neck, face ...
( Category: Action & Adventure November 12,2018 )

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