Domino: Strays

Domino: Strays
Author: Tristan Palmgren
Publisher: Aconyte
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2020-10-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1839080507

Sharp-witted, luck-wrangling mercenary Domino takes on both a dangerous cult and her own dark past, in this explosive introduction to the new series of Marvel prose novels The job: infiltrate a Chicago conman’s cult to liberate some brainwashed twins. For former X-Force operative Domino, that’s a flat “no”. Fanatics are bad news. She still suffers from nightmares about Project Armageddon, the Super-Soldier program that wrecked her life and destroyed her family. If only she’d had someone to help her back then, someone… like her. Maybe it is time to finally face those demons. With her mutant powers she can turn even the worst of situations to her advantage.

The Siege of X-41

The Siege of X-41
Author: Tristan Palmgren
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2022-05-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1839081295

Omega-level mutant Elixir must come to terms with his anti-mutant upbringing while fighting off vampiric mermen and a leviathan of ancient lore in this intense survival adventure from Marvel’s School of X Once, Joshua Foley hated mutants, then he became one. It’s… problematic. When his healing powers manifested, the violent anti-Mutant Reavers rejected him and only the X-Men offered sanctuary. Now he’s surrounded by mutants who still see him as their enemy. A deep-sea training mission isolates him with a select team of new X-Men, which is bad enough, but then the attacks begin. A sect of sea monster-worshiping vampire mermen besiege the base, leaving them stranded and trapped. As the attacks escalate, their chances of survival plummet. Things go from awful to even worse when one of their team begins sabotaging their attempts to call for help, all in the name of a sleeping behemoth soon to awake…

Hanging Out with Mark

Hanging Out with Mark
Author: Judy Noyes
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Total Pages: 96
Release: 2023-05-16
Genre: Bibles
ISBN:

Hanging Out with Mark offers a unique forty-day experience of reading, reflecting, and discerning what Mark’s messages might mean in today’s times. The creative writing by the author includes musings and stories that are based on the author’s personal insights and experiences. Each daily verse is accompanied by a carefully selected photograph. All images by the author are inviting and enhance the words inspired by the Scripture and the Holy Spirit wisdom of Mark. The zeitgeist of today’s issues of tragedies, divisiveness, hypocrisy, injustice, and grit are not so different from the times of Mark’s original words. There are themes of activism, speaking out even when it is not convenient, love, and hope. Throughout the book there are probing questions that are thought-provoking. Even in the gloomy and heart-wrenching topics, the author has the talent to bring out a sense of unassuming delightfulness and joy!

Marvel Novels Sampler 2020

Marvel Novels Sampler 2020
Author: Tristan Palmgren
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2020-12-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1839080930

Start reading Aconyte’s extraordinary Marvel prose novels of Super Hero adventures now, including Dr Doom, Domino, the champions of Asgard, and the mutants of Xavier’s Institute Five astounding tales of action and adventure featuring some of Marvel’s most remarkable heroes and villains. Read the opening chapters for free from the following novels: Domino: Strays by Tristan Palmgren Sharp-witted, luck-wrangling mercenary Domino takes on both a dangerous cult and her own dark past. The Head of Mimir by Richard Lee Byers The young Heimdall must undertake a mighty quest to save Odin, and all of Asgard. Liberty & Justice for All by Carrie Harris Two exceptional mutant students face their ultimate test when they answer a call for help. The Harrowing of Doom by David Annandale The infamous Doctor Doom risks all to steal his heart’s desire from the very depths of Hell. The Sword of Surtur by C L Werner The God of War must explore a terrifying realm of eternal fire to reclaim his glory.

The Garden of Rama

The Garden of Rama
Author: Arthur C. Clarke
Publisher: Spectra
Total Pages: 530
Release: 1992-09-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0553298178

In the spellbinding Arthur C. Clarke tradition, here is an exhilarating adventure into the hearts of both the Universe and mankind . . . By the twenty-third century Earth has already had two encounters with massive, mysterious robotic spacecraft from beyond our solar system—the incontestable proof of an alien technology that far exceeds our own. Now three human cosmonauts are trapped aboard a labyrinthine Raman vessel, where it will take all of their physical and mental resources to survive. Only twelve years into their journey do these intrepid travelers learn their destination and face their ultimate challenge: a rendezvous with a Raman base—and the unseen architects of their galactic home. The cosmonauts have given up family, friends, and possessions to live a new kind of life. But the answers that await them at the Raman Node will require an even greater sacrifice—if humanity is indeed ready to learn the awe-inspiring truth.

Contact

Contact
Author: Carl Sagan
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2016-12-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 150117231X

Pulitzer Prize-winning author and astronomer Carl Sagan imagines the greatest adventure of all—the discovery of an advanced civilization in the depths of space. In December of 1999, a multinational team journeys out to the stars, to the most awesome encounter in human history. Who—or what—is out there? In Cosmos, Carl Sagan explained the universe. In Contact, he predicts its future—and our own.

Elsa Bloodstone: Bequest

Elsa Bloodstone: Bequest
Author: Cath Lauria
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2021-05-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1839080736

Smart-mouthed monster hunter extraordinaire, Elsa Bloodstone isn’t easily fazed, but a shocking family revelation sends her down a bloody path, in this witty and action-soaked Marvel Heroines adventure Elsa Bloodstone just can’t catch a break. She’s barely finished shutting down a hive of ratmen when a special ops squad turns up guns blazing – and they’re shooting at her! It’s nothing a good grenade can’t sort out though. When Elsa returns home, she discovers an unexpected guest claiming to be her long-lost sister, seeking her own stolen Bloodstone shard. The Bloodstone is the secret to Elsa’s superhuman powers, and a shard in villainous hands is seriously bad news. Cue globetrotting adventures full of monster-smashing. But danger stays one step ahead of them as Elsa realizes her sister isn’t quite what she seems, and an old enemy with a secret about her family’s past could overturn everything Elsa’s ever believed.

Rogue: Untouched

Rogue: Untouched
Author: Alisa Kwitney
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2021-05-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1839080566

Rogue’s frightening new mutant powers keep her at arms-length from the world, but two strangers offer a chance to change her life forever, in this exhilarating Marvel Super Hero adventure Young Rogue’s life is a mess: she’s on her own, working a terrible diner job and hiding from everyone. The powers she has started to develop are terrifying: when your first kiss almost kills the guy, it’s hard to trust anyone – even yourself. Then two people arrive in town who could change her life, and she finally gets a choice: try her luck with the big-haired billionaire who claims to be scouting for gifted interns, or trust the rakish Cajun gambler with the eerie red eyes. But these two aren’t the only ones interested in a mutant just coming into her powers. Rogue will have to master her abilities and decide her own fate – before someone else does.