The Black Hand: Poisoner

by Joseph Francis Collins
The Black Hand: Poisoner
Author: Joseph Francis Collins
Publisher: Joseph Francis Collins
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2014-12-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:
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The Black Hand... A shadowy organization that recruits, trains and supports assassins who specialize in unique methods of murder. A Talent for Murder When Jill Ringler learned that her uncle was abusing his young granddaughter, she put an end to it knowing that her family would close ranks around him and never suspect a precocious teen of murder by poison. A New Career After college, Jill should be looking forward to mastering her own life but, instead is blackmailed by someone from her past and forced into killing for The Black Hand. But she finds that she enjoys the work, the thrills, the money and making her own way in the world. The Future She learns the truth behind the accident that killed her parents and formed her future. Now her life rests on the action she takes. With luck, skill and determination, she might just survive her time as... The Black Hand: Poisoner

A Poison Dark and Drowning (Kingdom on Fire, Book Two)

by Jessica Cluess
A Poison Dark and Drowning (Kingdom on Fire, Book Two)
Author: Jessica Cluess
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 434
Release: 2017-09-19
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0553535943
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In the gripping fantasy sequel to A Shadow Bright and Burning that Justine Magazine says is "a pinch of Potter blended with a drop of Infernal Devices (Cassandra Clare)", Henrietta wants to save her love, but his dark magic may be her undoing. “Devastatingly magical and monstrously romantic.” —Stephanie Garber, New York Times bestselling author of CARAVAL Henrietta wants to save the one she loves. But will his dark magic be her undoing? In the second book in the Kingdom on Fire series, Jessica Cluess delivers her signature mix of magic, passion, and teen warriors fighting for survival. Hand to fans of Victoria Aveyard, Sarah J. Maas, and Kiersten White. Henrietta came to London to be named the chosen one, the first female sorcerer in centuries. Instead, she discovered a city ruled by secrets. And the biggest secret of all: Henrietta is not the chosen one. Still, she must play the role in order to keep herself and Rook, her best friend and childhood love, safe. But can she truly save him? In order to try, Henrietta persuades Blackwood, the mysterious Earl of Sorrow-Fell, to travel up the coast to seek out new weapons. And Magnus, the brave, reckless flirt who wants to win back her favor, is assigned to their mission. Together, they will face monsters, make powerful allies, and discover that some old wounds are still full of poison. Praise for Jessica Cluess's A Shadow Bright and Burning, Kingdom on Fire, Book 1: “This is a novel that gives off light and heat.” —The New York Times “The magic! The intrigue! The guys! We were sucked into this monster-ridden alternative England from page one. Henrietta is literally a ‘girl on fire’ and this team of sorcerers training for battle had a pinch of Potter blended with a drop of [Cassandra Clare’s] Infernal Devices.” —Justine “Unputdownable. I loved the monsters, the magic, and the teen warriors who are their world’s best hope! Jessica Cluess is an awesome storyteller!” —TAMORA PIERCE, #1 New York Times bestselling author

Lake of Darkness

by Scott Kenemore
Lake of Darkness
Author: Scott Kenemore
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2020-05-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 194586351X
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An Alternate History in which Power, Crime, and the Supernatural Intersect on the South Side of Chicago During the First World War, on the South Side of Chicago, officer Joe “Flip” Flippity has begun an investigation into a serial decapitationist who is hunting young children. At a time when African American officers are rendered second-class by prejudicial policies, Flip is nonetheless called upon by the mayor of the city—the legendary Big Bill Thompson himself—and a host of powerful city fathers, to thwart this murderer who threatens to destroy the city's reputation as a safe haven for those making the Great Migration north. While searching to catch his killer—and to discover why the most powerful men in Chicago are truly concerned about the murders of poor black refugees—Flip's bloody trail takes him through the South Side’s vice districts (where anything is available for a price), across its most dangerous criminal underbellies, and into a bracing and unexpected world of supernatural horror. As Flip digs deeper in his quest to protect the city’s most vulnerable, he stumbles upon more mysterious murders, confounding psychological puzzles, and terrifying hints of something "other" that may reach across from unknowable distances to guide the hand of a killer. It soon becomes apparent that all is not as it seems, and that mysterious and powerful forces are conspiring to stand in Flip’s way. A combination of detective thriller, cosmic horror, and historical fiction, Lake of Darkness takes us to the deepest and darkest places in Chicago’s very dark history.

Beauty As Poison

by Yun TianFeiWu
Beauty As Poison
Author: Yun TianFeiWu
Publisher: Funstory
Total Pages: 1169
Release: 2020-09-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1636548962
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Before dying, Yun Qingrou finally realized how ridiculous her life in this life was. As the noble Grand Princess, she had gone to great pains to help her younger brother ascend to the throne. However, she did not expect that her younger brother was not her biological brother. The princess' mansion had been massacred. Her own sister had been chopped into mincemeat right in front of her. She came to a sudden realization that she was a crafty rabbit who would walk around like a dog until she was cooked ... In this life, she was the commander-in-chief of the Prime Minister's Residence who had yet to open her mind. She was the most revered beauty, and was bestowed with the identity of a sworn enemy. In this life, she wouldn't be so stupid as to be tricked by others. Whatever she owed or owed, she would repay them one by one! She wanted to repay the debt of blood with blood! • New wedding night. " Take off your clothes. " This voice was very familiar to her. It was the voice of her greatest nemesis in the imperial court, Prince Yu! " She actually has the nerve to send someone like him over, hmph! " She gripped the pearl hairpin in her hand and said, "I heard that Your Highness' martial arts are not bad, so I wanted to find an opportunity to spar with Your Highness!" Please support the genuine subscription with your baby. The update time is 9 o'clock every day. Please be assured that you will see it soon when you publish the "Guide to Survival of the Demon Consort in the Calamity Country"!

Poison Princess Of Cold Prince

by Si Jin
Poison Princess Of Cold Prince
Author: Si Jin
Publisher: Funstory
Total Pages: 958
Release: 2020-04-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1648849539
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Qi Yu, the little military doctor of the military academy for two years, had not done enough positive things, yet she had actually died on her first mission! Her soul pierced through the foreign world, becoming the Qi Wangfei who had been hurt by her concubine. The good-for-nothing Prince was determined to get rid of her from the estate, while her concubine was pressing on her step by step. She, Qi Yu, could not take this lying down! Your Highness wants to divorce her? No way! 'My concubine wanted to harm me? ' Courting death! So what if her skills were not good? Casually picking up a few poisonous creatures was enough to make those people who despised her suffer a lot! When the Duke's Mansion was in a state of chaos, she proudly flung the letter of rest at him. "Chu Yi Xuan, you've been abandoned!" Chu Yi Xuan's expression was calm and his expression was ice-cold. "Esteemed wangfei, you're being mischievous again!"

A Magic Steeped in Poison

by Judy I. Lin
A Magic Steeped in Poison
Author: Judy I. Lin
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Total Pages: 255
Release: 2022-03-29
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1250767091
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A #1 New York Times Bestseller! Judy I. Lin's sweeping debut A Magic Steeped in Poison, first in a duology, is sure to enchant fans of Adrienne Young and Leigh Bardugo. I used to look at my hands with pride. Now all I can think is, "These are the hands that buried my mother." For Ning, the only thing worse than losing her mother is knowing that it's her own fault. She was the one who unknowingly brewed the poison tea that killed her—the poison tea that now threatens to also take her sister, Shu. When Ning hears of a competition to find the kingdom's greatest shennong-shi—masters of the ancient and magical art of tea-making—she travels to the imperial city to compete. The winner will receive a favor from the princess, which may be Ning's only chance to save her sister's life. But between the backstabbing competitors, bloody court politics, and a mysterious (and handsome) boy with a shocking secret, Ning might actually be the one in more danger. Praise for A Magic Steeped in Poison: A USA Today Bestseller A Publishers Weekly Bestseller An ABA Indie Bestseller An ABA Indies Introduce Selection An ABA Indies Next Pick "Beautifully written, from the setting to the magic system, A Magic Steeped in Poison is sure to enchant both fantasy lovers and cdrama aficionados. I’ll be inhaling whatever Judy I. Lin brews up next." —Joan He, New York Times-bestselling author of The Ones We're Meant to Find "Ning’s unforgettable voice and the lush, atmospheric settings will enchant readers in this high-stakes story of deadly magic. ... Lin blends Chinese folklore with a thrilling mystery. It's the perfect recipe for a page-turner." —Booklist, starred review

The Poison Garden

by Sarah Singleton
The Poison Garden
Author: Sarah Singleton
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2009-10-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1847388876
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It is the 1850's, and a young boy, Thomas, leaves his family to be apprenticed to a pharmacist, at the behest of his dead grandmother. He also inherits a magical box from her, which provides him entry into a mysterious garden. But while visiting it, he sees a ghostly vision of his grandmother, who tells him she was poisoned, and warns him that he must find the person responsible, and save her precious garden. For she was one of five members of an arcane guild, each of whom cultivated an individual garden, mastering the art of poison, perfume and medicine. The guild members jostle for power as, one by one, they are murdered... can Thomas solve the mystery, before he in turn is threatened?

Media Discourse and the Yugoslav Conflicts

by Pål Kolstø
Media Discourse and the Yugoslav Conflicts
Author: Pål Kolstø
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2016-04-29
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1317098919
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In spite of the growing literature on discourse analysis, the relationship of discourse to violent/non-violent outcomes of conflict is an under-researched area. This book combines theories on ethnic conflict, identity construction and discourse analysis with a comprehensive and inclusive survey of the countries of the former Yugoslavia. It presents an understanding of the interrelationship between 'words' and 'deeds' grounded through an extensively close analysis of film, television and newspapers samples taken from the period. This combination of ground-breaking applications of theory with detailed empirical case studies will make Media Discourse and the Yugoslav Conflicts of key interest to scholars across a range of social sciences including sociology, discourse analysis, media, conflict and peace studies as well as those concerned with ethnopolitical conflict.