The once-utopian Chasm City -a doomed human settlement on an otherwise inhospitable planet- has been overrun by a virus known as the Melding Plague, capable of infecting any body, organic or computerized. Now, with the entire city corrupted -from the people to the very buildings they inhabit- only the most wretched sort of existence remains. For security operative Tanner Mirabel, it is the landscape of nightmares through which he searches for a low-life postmortal killer. But the stakes are raised when his search brings him face to face with a centuries-old atrocity that history would rather forget.

Me make you velly nice apple tart, Miss Betty. The Chinese cook flourished his rolling pin with one hand and swung his apron viciously with the other as he held open the screen door and swept out some imaginary flies. Lee Chang, cook for the bunk house in the oil fields, could do several things at one time, as he had frequently proved. The girl, who was watching a wiry little bay horse contentedly crop grass that grew In straggling whisps about the fence posts, looked up and showed an even row of white teeth as she smiled. I dont think we re going to stay for dinner to-day, she said half regretfully. I know your apple tarts, Lee Chang they are delicious. The fat Chinaman closed the screen door and went on with his pastry making.(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don\'t occur in the book.)About the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.Forgotten Books\' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Daniel Braden usually enjoys a good mystery if it’s one he can read in a book or watch on television. He's not fond of those that drop into his real life. However, when he discovers a mysterious stone in a most unusual place, he believes it may be the key to unraveling some family secrets. But first, he must figure out how to escape the henchman goon chasing him through the forest at night.Twelve-year-old Daniel Braden usually enjoys a good mystery—that is, if it’s one he can read in a book, or watch on television. He's not fond of those that drop without warning into his real life. However, after a series of bizarre events, he discovers a mysterious stone in a most unusual place and believes it may be the key to answering the most looming of questions:Why is he suddenly having such terrifying dreams? What did he really see on the school bus? What are the family secrets they've kept from him his whole life? Does his younger brother, Joshua, know anything about them? But first things first—there's the problem of how to outrun the giant henchman goon chasing him through the forest in the middle of the night; otherwise, he won’t be around long enough to unravel the family secrets.

Chasm Waxing is a cyber-techno-thriller. Twenty-somethings Becca Roberts and Josh Adler work for companies selected by the NSA's new Venture Capital firm. Conflict arises when the NSA Director uses the VC in a vendetta against ISIS. Josh's AI discovers the location of an ancient religious relic, drawing all three into a confrontation with a rising military/ political figure in the Middle East.Chasm Waxing is the first novel in the Chasm Trilogy. It’s a realistic, apocalyptic, cyber-techno-thriller; ripped from today’s headlines—projected into the year 2020. Startup kids, Becca Roberts and Josh Adler, work for companies selected by the NSA's new venture capital and startup accelerator firm. However, the NSA Director—General Shields, uses the accelerator to pursue a personal vendetta against ISIS with micro-surveillance robots. Meanwhile, Josh's AI unexpectedly discovers the location of an ancient religious relic with geopolitical implications. Muhammad Rahmati, an Iranian Quds Force Commander, employs his own novel ideas to defeat ISIS. He'll use the victory as a springboard to build a new, technically-savvy empire. A crescent moon waxes in the Middle East. Becca, Josh, General Shields, and Rahmati engage in their first confrontation, impacting the global balance of power. Chasm Waxing explores the burgeoning technologies of next-generation robots, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, Bitcoin/ Blockchain 2.0, hacking, driverless vehicles, augmented reality, gamification, encryption, and quantum computing.

The gateways are weakening...Ember has a hot, demon-hunter boyfriend, a job she loves, and a purpose in life. Too bad that Demon she slayed wasn't the only one she needs to worry about.Lesser demons are populating Los Angeles. Gateways around the world are weakening. Even one of Ember's best friends is losing the Mark that makes her a Keeper. With so much at stake and so many questions, Ember is glad to be traveling to other Institutes in search of answers. That is, until an attack on her life confirms she'll never truly be safe. When she meets Alexander, Ember can't be sure if he's an ally or a deadly enemy. Either way, she needs him in order to reach... the Chasm.

Two months have passed since Patch Collins narrowly escaped the Board, leaving her loved ones behind to navigate the escalating tensions in America. Patch finds herself in an unfamiliar world, struggling with her mental health, and surrounded by those who abandoned the very idea of American diplomacy long ago. When a familiar enemy resurfaces and she learns the previously unknown fate of a loved one, Patch must make a choice: stay and live a life of relative safety, or risk everything to expose the Board's actions to the world.

The world is obsessed with Hyperion's Keep, a virtual reality game that allows people to join a fantasy realm and make real money. The only issue is that if you die in The Game, you die in real life... Jacob has been Awoken, and yet finds himself in a situation more precarious than before. Lorcan and his group must face their first dungeon in The Game in order to head north after the Orb of Agner. Time is of the essence, but will they all make it out alive? Find out in Episode 3: Death's Chasm!  

The line has been drawn... The sides chosen... The elite witches are seeking to cut Tetrarch Doc Holliday’s reign short as they make a play to seize power. As Doc races the clock to save the victims of Blackwater, the witches' personal prison, it becomes increasingly clear that war is inevitable. But if it's a war the elites want, then a war is exactly what Doc will give them... Fans of edgy characters look no further! If you’re into badass, morally ambiguous, anti-heroes who don’t flinch at killing bad guys (and stealing their souls) then this is the series for you! It has the perfect blend of supernatural action, humor, and mystery that you crave. Read this eighth book in the amazing ongoing series today! (This one’s for you true Doc-aholics!) And check out what other Doc fans have to say about the series: ★★★★★ “Holy hell! Doc Holliday is effing awesome!” ★★★★★ “I needed this right now.” ★★★★★ “I’m addicted...Doc is my new drug of choice.” ★★★★★ “Brilliant.” ★★★★★ “The bantering made me laugh my ass off. So much fun; plus a great plot, characters and action.” ★★★★★ “Doc is my new favorite anti-hero! Brutally cool!” ★★★★★ “Someone make this a show, NOW!” ★★★★★ “This is why I learned to read. I just didn’t know it until now.” ★★★★★ “A character who’s not ashamed that his three favorite things are drinking, fighting and screwing (not necessarily in that order.)” ★★★★★ “Urban Fantasy flipped on its head in the best possible way.” ★★★★★ “I’ve been down lately, and this book was the perfect medicine.” Disclaimer: This Doc is NOT a cowboy gunslinger. He is quite modern, very rich, and prefers knives. (Fun History Fact: The real life Doc's first confirmed kill was done with a knife; he only switched to guns because of his failing health from tuberculosis.) If this isn't your thing, find another book so the reviews don't get clogged with silly complaints that this Doc isn't a cowboy. Because he's not. Thanks. Message from the Publisher: Here at Lone Ghost Publishing we know full well just how much it sucks waiting for stuff, especially waiting for the next book in a series you love; and that is why we are dedicated to a rapid release publishing schedule! That’s right, we’re putting out several great new Doc Holliday books each year, just for you! It isn’t easy on us (emotionally or physically) keeping M.M. Crumley chained to a desk and standing at the ready, whip-in-hand, to ensure this happens, but that is exactly what we’re doing. It’s a thankless job, we know, but we’re happy to do it for you (and ourselves) because we’re not only the people behind this great series, we’re also diehard fans! So thanks to our tireless efforts (and questionable business practices), you can commit to this awesome ongoing series confidently, knowing for certain that you won’t have to wait a full year to see what happens next. (And to prove it, we released the second book in the series on the same day as the first book!) Because waiting sucks, and we know that. Happy reading, friends! Lone Ghost Publishing: Never Give Up the Ghost Click ‘Follow’ M.M. Crumley on Amazon to receive notifications when books release so you don’t miss out. You can also follow on Facebook: facebook.com/LoneGhostPublishing and/or get emails by signing up at LoneGhostPublishing. com So, what are you waiting for... Order the book already! And always remember: W.W.D.D. What-Would-Doc-Do? (He would do something awesome and then read this book to celebrate... and you should too!). Happy Reading, you amazing Doc-aholic you!

Terran Times – Changed into a creature she would never have imagined, Razi now has to contend with the two men who call her mate.   Razi has been digging into the past of the Alliance for years, but now she has found the Oefric origin world she has a problem. The world is disintegrating at an alarming rate so if they are going to find the origin of this species, they have to work quickly. Ailan and Eckhar are her assigned assistants and despite their being unfamiliar with dig sites, they have one other trait that irritates her, they claim that she is their own. A fall and interference from a determined AI change her attitudes toward her new mates in a way she cannot deny.

Charlotte Blackburn—Legend, traitor, the Order's worst nightmare —she escaped the torturous experiments by the villainous Viceroy Arecibo, but is forever changed. Now, she battles to retain her humanity as she fights to survive among the wild sky settlers of Outer City. But an old threat emerges and Charlotte must choose between revenge and redemption. Ashton Wells has one purpose: Stop Europe's Coalition forces from slaughtering the citizens of The Peaceful Union to prevent the spread of the Trembling Sickness. But his plan to overthrow The Order from within is thwarted at every turn by his ex-love, Charlotte Blackburn. A woman he betrayed. His treachery resulted in her capture and now she will stop at nothing to destroy the Order – even if it means all-out war with Ashton. Hunted by the brutal Viceroy and struggling to regain memories of the pat two years wiped by The Order, Charlotte must fight to master the devices and startling abilities...

Islam...Is it a religion of peace?...Are Muslims an easy ally in the fight against global secularization and the culture of death?...Are their beliefs really so different than our own? New York Times best-selling author, Robert Spencer, of more than a dozen books dealing with Islam and the West, warns Christians against the danger of thinking that Islam is an easy ally and shines the light of truth on areas where Christians and Muslims don t just quibble over small details but fundamentally disagree. Many Christian groups, including the Catholic Church, do recognize whatever is good and true in Islam, and their leaders rightly pursue peaceful accord and common ground with all religions. Spencer argues, however, that real peace can come only from truth. Where there is falsehood in Islamic doctrine, morals, and practice, papering over the truth actually hurts the cause of peace. He demonstrates how these differences are not academic but real-world. They are critical and drive Muslim behavior toward Christians and others. If we fail to open our eyes to these differences, we do so at our peril.ReviewRobert Spencer is a careful observer of Islam and a courageous voice on behalf of Christians. In Not Peace But a Sword he shows us how to take Islam seriously without falling into alarmism, hatred, or bigotry, and provides a needed corrective to media disinformation. --Scott Hahn --Fr. Scanlan Chair of Biblical Theology --Franciscan University of Steubenville A great many Catholics know only a Disney-fied version of Islam, and still cling to the dangerous illusion that Muslims and Christians share much in common. But as Robert Spencer ably demonstrates, beneath the surface similarities lies a deep and possibly unbridgeable gulf. This is must reading not only for Catholics but for all Christians. --William Kilpatrick -- author of Christianity, Islam, and Atheism: The Struggle for the Soul of the West Robert Spencer carefully examines the challenge posed to Christianity by an increasingly militant Islam. His case is calm, lucid, accurate, and uncompromising in its presentation of the facts of history. He provides an honest and unflinching account of the roots of Christian/Muslim tensions, a robust defense of Jesus Christ and Christianity in response to Muslim claims, and a sobering wake-up call to all Christians. --Patrick Madrid ---author of Envoy for Christ: 25 Years as a Catholic Apologist and host of the Right Here, Right Now radio show About the AuthorRobert Spencer is the director of Jihad Watch , a program of the David Horowitz Freedom Center, and the author of twelve books, including two New York Times bestsellers, The Truth about Muhammad and The Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam (and the Crusades). Spencer, a Melkite Greek Catholic, has led seminars on Islam and jihad for the United States Central Command, United States Army Command and General Staff College, the U.S. Army s Asymmetric Warfare Group, the FBI, the Joint Terrorism Task Force, and the U.S. intelligence community.

### Review "James Bruno has broken the thriller mold with CHASM . . . a tour de force!" ~ Gloria Nagy, New York Times bestselling author of nine successful books. --Gloria Nagy ### From the Author My war criminal thriller CHASM has joined PERMANENT INTERESTS on the Kindle Bestseller list for Political Fiction.  This is great news for a writer, to say the least.  The countless hours spent cobbling a plot together with fictional characters at the expense of a social life pays off when this happens.  A fiction writer has to be a somewhat dysfunctional figure.  Just think.  You lock yourself away voluntarily in solitary, conjure up a totally made-up world into which you throw your dreams, nightmares, hangups, delusions, obsessions, loves and hatreds, populated with characters drawn from your life as well as your imagination, then send them into danger and love affairs, arbitrarily killing some off in the process while changing others' lives godlike.  Think of it.  This is great power to hold over others' lives, albeit people who live only in your fertile mind. People often ask if some of my characters are based on real people.  Usually I can answer in the affirmative, but won't name names, either for fear of lawsuits, or out of respect.  Then, of course, the lawyers require us to include the boilerplate disavowal - *any resemblance to persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental.* I'll make no bones about it.  The character in CHASM called William Winford Ferret is based wholecloth on William Bradford Bishop.  Bishop was a Foreign Service officer who, upon arriving back home from his State Department job on March 1, 1976, methodically bludgeoned to death his mother, his wife and their three sons, aged 5, 10 and 14.  He then loaded their bodies into the back of the family station wagon and drove 275 miles to the Great Smokey Mountains of North Carolina where he dug a trench into which he dumped the corpses, poured gasoline on them and attempted to burn them.  Bishop then disappeared.  He's never been caught.  He has been sighted over the years in Europe, but has successfully eluded his pursuers.  He has been featured on America's Most Wanted.  A former Army intelligence officer fluent in five languages, Bishop has the skills to cross borders and blend into foreign societies without being noticed. I've followed this case over the years and combed through the official databases for information on him when I still worked in the government.  Such evil should not escape justice.  If still living, Bishop would be 74 years old. I've always hoped that my novel CHASM came to Bishop's attention and that he read it.  In doing so, I've hoped in my fantasy that his confrontation with himself in the form of the character William Ferret would drive home the evil that he is.  I've hoped that Bishop would get angry with me for making fodder of his character, such as it is, that he would vent himself in a way that would give away his whereabouts.  But I fear my hopes are mere dreams, that Bishop has lived out his life, or will live it out, peacefully, his conscience unfettered by his pitiless murder of his family.  I tried to delve into Bishop's twisted soul, his final days with his wife and kids.  His story plays out in the context of a sort of witness protection program for foreign war criminals, based on a true program for Nazi officials after WWII.  If you read CHASM, don't do so just before bedtime.  You won't sleep.  I promise.

A Journey He Couldn't Miss... and a Step He Couldn't TakeHe found himself a traveler in the strangest of lands. Where invisible secrets come starkly into sight. Where the fairest of companions leads the way into unsuspected danger and darkness. Where hidden battles burst into the open. Where so much is grasped...and so much more seems unattainable. Driven by a yearning he doesn't understand, compelled toward a destination he can't quite see, the traveler navigates the inhospitable landscape with determination and a flicker of something like hope--despite the obstacles that seem to unerringly block his path. Best-selling novelist Randy Alcorn weaves a supernatural interplay of wills and motives, lusts and longings, love and sacrifice. It's a potent mix that leaves every reader wondering: Do I really understand this world I live in? Do I really understand myself? Is there more to all this than I've ever dared hope?

Chasm Waxing is a cyber-techno-thriller. Twenty-somethings Becca Roberts and Josh Adler work for companies selected by the NSA's new Venture Capital firm. Conflict arises when the NSA Director uses the VC for his own vendetta. Josh's AI discovers the location of an ancient religious relic, drawing all three into a confrontation with a rising military figure in the Middle East, Muhammad Rahmati.

What lurks in the darkness of the chasm?Edmonville was an ordinary town full of ordinary citizens going about their everyday business. Then the tremor hit. Glass shattered, concrete crumbled, buildings collapsed, and everything vanished beneath choking clouds of dust. The few survivors emerged, only to confront a terrifying and unbelievable sight.Most of Edmonville has disappeared into an enormous crevasse. The ruined buildings that remain are perched on a series of peaks, many of them separated from each other by hundreds of feet. The world outside seems to no longer exist.But something is stirring deep below in the darkness. Something is about to emerge from the depths to unleash a horrifying onslaught on the survivors, an onslaught that will become a desperate fight to stay alive.This book has been previously published and has been revised and expanded from its original release.

Tanner Mirabel was a security specialist who never made a mistake—until the day a woman in his care was blown away by Argent Reivich, a vengeful young postmortal. Tanner’s pursuit of Reivich takes him across light-years of space to Chasm City, the domed human settlement on the otherwise inhospitable planet of Yellowstone. But Chasm City is not what it was. The one-time high-tech utopia has become a Gothic nightmare: a nanotechnological virus has corrupted the city’s inhabitants as thoroughly as it has the buildings and machines. Before the chase is done, Tanner will have to confront truths which reach back centuries, towards deep space and an atrocity history barely remembers. Won BSFA Award for Best Novel in 2001.