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<title>Monster Hunter Siege</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<a class="highslide" href="https://picture.graycity.net/img/larry-correia/monster_hunter_siege.jpg"><img src="https://picture.graycity.net/img/larry-correia/monster_hunter_siege_preview.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" title ="Monster Hunter Siege" alt ="Monster Hunter Siege"/></a><br//><div><p><strong>#6 in multiple <em>New York Times </em>bestseller Larry Correia’s Monster Hunter series.</strong>  </p>
<p>GO BIG OR GO HOME  </p>
<p>When Monster Hunter International's top hunter, Owen Zastava Pitt, was given a tip about some hunters who had gone missing in action, he didn’t realize their rescue mission would snowball into the single biggest operation in MHI's history. Their men are being held prisoner in a horrific nightmare dimension, and the only way to reach them is through the radioactive ruins of a monster-infested war zone.  </p>
<p>As if that wasn't bad enough, it’s also the home base of the powerful creature behind the devastating attacks on the Last Dragon and Copper Lake. It turns out ancient gods of chaos <em>really</em> hate trespassers. But this god picked a fight with the wrong crew, and now MHI wants payback. Calling on their allies, a massive expedition is formed, and with the odds stacked against them, a legion of hunters goes to war.  </p>
<p>It’s D-Day at the City of Monsters.  </p>
<p><strong>About: <em>Monster Hunter Siege</em>:</strong>  </p>
<p>"Correia’s latest slugfest between men and demons covers all the bases: heavy-duty weaponry, slick military banter, humor, tough evil dudes, and a strong-jawed hero who’s ready to save the world."—<em>Publishers Weekly</em>  </p>
<p><strong>About Larry Correia’s Monster Hunter series:</strong>  </p>
<p>“…once it grabs a hold of you it can be a tough fight to put [it] down.” –iGeekOut  </p>
<p>“[A] no-holds-barred all-out page turner that is part science fiction, part horror, and an absolute blast to read.”—<em>Bookreporter.com</em>   </p>
<p>“If you love monsters and action, you’ll love this book. If you love guns, you’ll love this book. If you love fantasy, and especially horror fantasy, you’ll love this book.”—<em>Knotclan.com</em>  </p>
<p>“A gun person who likes science fiction—or, heck, anyone who likes science fiction—will enjoy [these books]…The plotting is excellent, and Correia makes you care about the characters…I read both books without putting them down except for work…so whaddaya waitin’ for? Go and buy some…for yourself and for stocking stuffers.”—Massad Ayoob  </p>
<p>“This lighthearted, testosterone-soaked sequel to 2009's <em>Monster Hunter International</em> will delight fans of action horror with elaborate weaponry, hand-to-hand combat, disgusting monsters, and an endless stream of blood and body parts.”—<em>Publishers Weekly</em>  </p>
<p><strong>About Larry Correia:</strong>  </p>
<p>“[E]verything I like in fantasy: intense action scenes, evil in horrifying array, good struggling against the darkness, and most of all people—gorgeously flawed human beings faced with horrible moral choices that force them to question and change and grow.”—Jim Butcher on <em>Son of the Black Sword</em>  </p>
<p><strong>The Monster Hunter Series</strong><br>
<em>Monster Hunter International<br>
Monster Hunter Vendetta<br>
Monster Hunter Alpha<br>
Monster Hunter Legion<br>
Monster Hunter Nemesis</em><br>
<em>Monster Hunter Siege</em>  </p>
<p><em>Monster Hunter Memoirs: Grunge</em>  </p>
<p><em>The Monster Hunters</em><br>
(Omnibus contains <em>Monster Hunter International, Monster Hunter Vendetta, and Monster Hunter Alpha)</em></p>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2017 07:21:22 +0200</pubDate>
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<title>Spellbound</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<a class="highslide" href="https://picture.graycity.net/img/larry-correia/spellbound.jpg"><img src="https://picture.graycity.net/img/larry-correia/spellbound_preview.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" title ="Spellbound" alt ="Spellbound"/></a><br//><div><h3>Product Description</h3><p>Dark fantasy goes hardboiled in #2 of the hard-hitting Grimnoir Chronicles by the <em>New York Times </em>best-selling creator of <em>Monster Hunter International</em>.</p><p>The Grimnoir Society’s mission is to protect people with magic, and they’ve done so—successfully and in secret—since the mysterious arrival of the Power in the 1850s, but when a magical assassin makes an attempt on the life of President Franklin Roosevelt, the crime is pinned on the Grimnoir. The knights must become fugitives while they attempt to discover who framed them.</p><p>Thing go from bad to worse when Jake Sullivan, former p.i. and knight of the Grimnoir, receives a telephone call from a dead man—a man he helped kill.. Turns out the Power jumped universes because it was fleeing from a predator that eats magic and leaves destroyed worlds in its wake.  That predator has just landed on Earth. </p><hr><p>About Larry Correia’s Monster Hunter series </p><p>“[A] no-holds-barred all-out page turner that is part science fiction, part horror, and an absolute blast to read.”—_Bookreporter.com_ </p><p> “If you love monsters and action, you’ll love this book.  If you love guns, you’ll love this book.  If you love fantasy, and especially horror fantasy, you’ll love this book.”—_Knotclan.com_</p><p>“A gun person who likes science fiction—or, heck, anyone who likes science fiction—will enjoy [these books]…The plotting is excellent, and Correia makes you care about the characters…I read both books without putting them down except for work…so whaddaya waitin’ for?  Go and buy some…for yourself and for stocking stuffers.”—Mayad Ayoob</p><p><strong>About Larry Correia’s <em>Monster Hunter Vendetta:</em></strong></p><p> “This lighthearted, testosterone-soaked sequel to 2009's <em>Monster Hunter International</em> will delight fans of action horror with elaborate weaponry, hand-to-hand combat, disgusting monsters, and an endless stream of blood and body parts.”—_Publishers Weekly_</p><h3>About the Author</h3><p>Larry Correia is an award-winning competitive shooter, a movie-prop-gun master and, yes, an accountant by day – but an urban noir adventure master by night. He is very bald and lives in Utah. </p></div>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:35:51 +0200</pubDate>
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<title>Monster Hunter Bloodlines</title>
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<p style="font-weight: 600">MONSTER HUNTER INTERNATIONAL IS BACK IN AN ALL-NEW NOVEL BY BEST-SELLING AUTHOR LARRY CORREIA</p>
<p style="font-weight: 600">N A BUSINESS LIKE MONSTER HUNTING, IT'S ALL ABOUT SETTING PRIORITIES </p>
<p>The chaos god Asag has been quiet since the destruction of the City of Monsters, but Monster Hunter International know that he is still out there, somewhere—plotting, waiting for his chance to unravel reality. </p>
<p>When Owen and the MHI team discover that one of Isaac Newton's Ward Stones is being auctioned off by Reptoids who live deep beneath Atlanta, they decide to steal the magical superweapon and use it to destroy Asag once and for all. But before the stone can be handed off, it is stolen by a mysterious thief with ties to MHI and the Vatican's Secret Guard. </p>
<p>It's a race against time, the Secret Guard, a spectral bounty hunter, and a whole bunch of monsters to acquire the Ward Stone and use it against Asag. For as dangerous as the chaos god is, there is something much older—and infinitely more evil—awakening deep in the jungles of South America. </p>
<p style="font-weight: 600">About <em>Monster Hunter Guardian</em>: </p>
<p>“Once you open the cover, be prepared for an evening to disappear like a werewolf with a portal ring.”—<em>New York Journal of Books</em> </p>
<p style="font-weight: 600">About Larry Correia and the Monster Hunter International series: </p>
<p>“[E]verything I like in fantasy: intense action scenes, evil in horrifying array, good struggling against the darkness, and most of all people—gorgeously flawed human beings faced with horrible moral choices that force them to question and change and grow.” —Jim Butcher </p>
<p>“[A] no-holds-barred all-out page turner that is part science fiction, part horror, and an absolute blast to read.” —<em>BookReporter.com </em></p>
<p>“If you love monsters and action, you’ll love this book. If you love guns, you’ll love this book. If you love fantasy, and especially horror fantasy, you’ll love this book.” —<em>Knotclan.com </em></p>
<p>“A gun person who likes science fiction—or, heck, anyone who likes science fiction—will enjoy [these books] . . . The plotting is excellent, and Correia makes you care about the characters . . . I read both books without putting them down except for work . . . so whaddaya waitin’ for? Go and buy some . . . for yourself and for stocking stuffers.” —Massad Ayoob </p>
<p>“This lighthearted, testosterone-soaked sequel to 2009's Monster Hunter International will delight fans of action horror with elaborate weaponry, hand-to-hand combat, disgusting monsters, and an endless stream of blood and body parts.” —<em>Publishers Weekly</em> on <em>Monster Hunter Vendetta</em></p></div>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2021 22:05:22 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Warbound</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<a class="highslide" href="https://picture.graycity.net/img/larry-correia/warbound.jpg"><img src="https://picture.graycity.net/img/larry-correia/warbound_preview.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" title ="Warbound" alt ="Warbound"/></a><br//><div><p><em>New York Times</em> and <em>Wall Street Journal</em> best-selling author.Gritty urban fantasy set in an alternate noir 1930s. A tough P.I. battles aninterdimensional monster that wants to suck magic power out of the world.Sequel to <em>Hard Magic </em>and <em>Spellbound.  </em>Book Threein the Grimnoir Chronicles.</p><p>Grittyurban fantasy adventure set in an alternate noir 1930s, Book Three in theGrimnoir chronicles.<br></p><p>Onlya handful of people in the world know that mankinds magic comes from a livingcreature, and it is a refugee from another universe. The Power showed up herein the 1850s because it was running from something. Now it is 1933, and thePowers hiding place has been discovered by a killer. <br></p><p>Itis a predator that eats magic and leaves destroyed worlds in its wake. Earth isnext. <br></p><p>Formerprivate eye, Jake Sullivan, knows the score. The problem is hardly anyonebelieves him. The worlds most capable Active, Faye Vierra, could back him up,but she is hiding from the forces that think she is too dangerous to let live.So Jake has put together a ragtag crew of airship pirates and Grimnoir knights,and set out on a suicide mission to stop the predator before it is too late.  <br></p><p><strong>Aboutthe Urban Fantasy of Larry Correia:</strong><br>[A] no-holds-barred all-out page turner that is part science fiction, parthorror, and an absolute blast to read.<em>Bookreporter.com</em> <br></p><p>If you love monsters and action, youll love this book. If you love guns,youll love this book. If you love fantasy, and especially horror fantasy,youll love this book.<em>Knotclan.com</em><br></p><p>A gun person who likes science fictionor, heck, anyone who likes sciencefictionwill enjoy [these books]The plotting is excellent, and Correia makesyou care about the charactersI read both books without putting them downexcept for workso whaddaya waitin for? Go and buy somefor yourself and forstocking stuffers.Massad Ayoob<br></p><p>This lighthearted, testosterone-soaked sequel to 2009's <em>Monster HunterInternational</em> will delight fans of action horror with elaborate weaponry,hand-to-hand combat, disgusting monsters, and an endless stream of blood andbody parts.<em>Publishers Weekly </em>on<em>Monster Hunter Vendetta</em><em></em></p><h3><em>About the Author</em></h3><p><em><strong>LarryCorreia</strong> is an award-winning competitive shooter, a movie-prop-gun master and,yes, an accountant by daybut an urban noir adventure master by night. He isthe creator of the <em>Wall Street Journal</em> and <em>New York Times </em>bestsellingMonster Hunter series as well as urban fantasy hardboiled adventure saga, theGrimnoir Chronicles. Correia is very tall, very bald, and lives in Utah withhis wife and family. </em></p></div>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:35:53 +0200</pubDate>
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<title>House of Assassins</title>
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Ashok Vidal was once a member of the highest caste in all of Lok. As a Protector, he devoted his life to upholding the Law, rooting out those who still practiced the old ways and delivering swift justice with his ancestor blade Angruvadal. None was more merciless than he in stamping out the lingering belief in gods and demons among the casteless. His brutality was legendary and celebrated.  
But soon Ashok learned that his life to that point had been a lie. He himself, senior member of the Protector Order, was casteless. He had been nothing more than an unwitting pawn in a political game. His world turned upside down and finding himself on the wrong side of the Law, he began a campaign of rebellion, war, and destruction unlike any Lok had ever seen.  
Thera had been first daughter of Vane. A member of the Warrior Order, she had spent her life training for combat. Until a strange sight in the heavens appeared one day. Thera was struck by lighting and from that day forward she heard the Voice. A reluctant prophet with the power to see into the future, she fought alongside Ashok Vadal and his company of men known as the Sons of the Black Sword until a shapeshifting wizard with designs on her powers of precognition spirited her away. He holds her prisoner in the House of Assassins.  
Ashok Vadal and the Sons of the Black Sword march to rescue Thera. With his sword Angruvadal, Ashok was unstoppable. But Angruvadal is gone, shattered to pieces on the demon possessed husk of a warrior. Now, Ashok must fight without the aid of the magic blade for the first time. Thera’s life depends on it.  
But there is much more at risk in the continent of Lok. Strange forces are working behind the scenes. Ashok Vadal and the Sons of the Black Sword are caught up in a game they do not fully understand, with powerful forces allied against them.  
Ashok no longer knows what to believe. He is beginning to think perhaps the gods really do exist.  
If so, he’s warned them to stay out of his way.  
They would do well to listen.  
<strong>About <em>House of Assassins</em>:</strong><br>
“Correia piles on the intrigue, action, and cliffhangers in the invigorating second Saga of the Forgotten Warrior epic fantasy. . . . Correia also weaves in elements that question the value of belief and the cost of giving authority to those who find more profit in preying on the weak. . . . Brisk fight scenes, lively characters, and plenty of black humor continue to make this series a real pleasure.”—<em>Publishers Weekly</em>  
<strong>About prequel *Son of the Black Sword:</strong>*  
"This book has everything I like in fantasy: intense action scenes, evil in horrifying array, good struggling against the darkness, and most of all people—gorgeously flawed human beings faced with horrible moral choices that force them to question and change and grow."—Jim Butcher, creator of the <em>New York Times </em>best-selling Dresden Files  
"Best-selling fantasy author Correia casts a compelling spell with this India-influenced series opener. . . . Correia skillfully sets in motion this story of plots within plots, revealing complex, sympathetic characters and black-hearted villains with equal detail and insight. Full of action, intrigue, and wry humor, this exciting series launch promises many more thrills to come."—<em>Publishers Weekly </em>(starred review)  
"Fans who like Correia’s fast-moving style will be pleased with the plethora of action scenes, and epic fantasy readers interested in delving into a new universe should be equally satisfied.  A solid choice for admirers of Brent Weeks and Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn series."—<em>Library Journal</em>  
"Correia is, above all, a storyteller, and he weaves a unique and entertaining tale.Without question, his action sequences pop on the page, his magic system has a nice wrinkle, and he has the foundations laid out for some excellent character growth as the series continues. . . . [A] definite hit."—<em>Bookreporter</em>  
"The lore here is fascinating and well told. I enjoyed learning the history of the world and the legend of Ramrowan. The politics are just complicated enough to feel real without being too difficult to follow. Where the book truly shines, however, is in the characters. All are well drawn and distinctively voiced."—<em>SFCrowsnest</em>  
“I loved the book, it was great, fast paced, with wonderful characters, and also a lot of wonderful scenes that screamed to be painted.”—Larry Elmore, legendary, award-winning artist, and cover artist for <em>Son of the Black Sword.</em>  
"Son of the Black Sword: Saga of the Forgotten Warrior tells of what happens after the war with the gods, when demons were cast out and fell to the world to nearly destroy these unstoppable beasts until the gods sent a hero to save them. Centuries have passed since this event and the people have regulated these events to legend. One Ashok has been chosen to be a protector with a powerful weapon in hand, uncovering those who still practice old ways and are potential dangers to the order - but when he discovers all his efforts have been based on a lie, everything's about to change. A powerful epic fantasy evolves into a solid, compelling read."—<em>Midwest Book Reivew</em>  
<strong>About the Urban Fantasy of Larry Correia:</strong>  
“[A] no-holds-barred all-out page turner that is part science fiction, part horror, and an absolute blast to read.”—<em>Bookreporter.com</em>  
“If you love monsters and action, you’ll love this book. If you love guns, you’ll love this book. If you love fantasy, and especially horror fantasy, you’ll love this book.”—<em>Knotclan.com</em>  
“A gun person who likes science fiction—or, heck, anyone who likes science fiction—will enjoy [these books]. . . The plotting is excellent, and Correia makes you care about the characters…I read both books without putting them down except for work . . . so whaddaya waitin’ for? Go and buy some . . . for yourself and for stocking stuffers.”—Massad Ayoob  
“This lighthearted, testosterone-soaked sequel to 2009's <em>Monster Hunter International</em> will delight fans of action horror with elaborate weaponry, hand-to-hand combat, disgusting monsters, and an endless stream of blood and body parts.”—<em>Publishers Weekly </em>on <em>Monster Hunter Vendetta</em>
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<title>In Defense of the Second Amendment</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 11:21:58 +0300</pubDate>
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<title>Hard Magic</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<a class="highslide" href="https://picture.graycity.net/img/larry-correia/hard_magic.jpg"><img src="https://picture.graycity.net/img/larry-correia/hard_magic_preview.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" title ="Hard Magic" alt ="Hard Magic"/></a><br//>SUMMARY: Jake Sullivan is a war hero, a private eye-and an ex-con. He's free because he has a magical talent, being able to alter the force of gravity in himself and objects in his vicinity, and the Bureau of Investigation calls on him when they need his help in apprehending criminals with their own magical talents. But the last operation he was sent along to help with went completely wrong, and Delilah Jones, the woman the G-men were after, who just happened to be an old friend of Jake's in happier times, had a lot of magical muscle with her, too much muscle for the cops to handle, even with Jake's help. It got worse. Jake found out that the Feds had lied to him about Delilah being a murderer as well as a bank robber, and they had lied about this being his last job for them-he was too valuable for them to let him go. And things were even worse than Jake imagined. There was a secret war being waged by opposing forces of magic-users, and Jake had no idea that he had just attracted the attention of one side, whose ruthless leaders were of the opinion that Jake was far too dangerous to be permitted to live . . .]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:35:56 +0200</pubDate>
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<title>Noir Fatale</title>
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<description><![CDATA[<a class="highslide" href="https://picture.graycity.net/img/larry-correia-and-kacey-ezell/noir_fatale.jpg"><img src="https://picture.graycity.net/img/larry-correia-and-kacey-ezell/noir_fatale_preview.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib" title ="Noir Fatale" alt ="Noir Fatale"/></a><br//><div><strong>NEW SCIENCE FICTION, URBAN FANTASY, AND MYSTERY STORIES WITH A NOIR THEME FROM BEST-SELLING AUTHORS LAURELL K. HAMILTON delivering an Anita Blake series story, LARRY CORREIA, penning a Grimnoir series adventure, an original Honor Harrington series tale from DAVID WEBER, AND MORE.</strong>  
The silky note of a saxophone.  The echoes of a woman’s high heels down a deserted asphalt street.  Steam rising from city vents to cloud the street-lit air.  A man with a gun.  A dame with a problem…  
NOIR.   
From the pulpy pages of <em>Black Mask Magazine </em>in the 1920s and 30s, through the film noir era of the 1940s, to today, noir fiction has lured many a reader and movie-goer away from the light and into the dark underbelly of society. Names such as Raymond Chandler, Dashiell Hammett, and James M. Cain; titles like <em>The Big Sleep, The Maltese Falcon, The Postman Always Rings Twice</em>… these have inhabited our collective consciousness for decades. Humanity, it seems, loves the dark.  And within the dark, one figure stands out: that of the femme fatale.  
Here then, <em>Noir Fatale</em> an anthology containing the full spectrum of noir fiction, each incorporating the compelling femme fatale character archetype. From straightforward hardboiled detective story to dark urban fantasy to the dirty secrets of futuristic science fiction—all with a hard, gritty feel.    
As Raymond Chandler said, “Down these mean streets, a man must walk who is not himself mean, who is neither tarnished nor afraid.” Because, as these stories prove, doing the right thing doesn’t necessarily mean you get the big bucks or the girl. But you do the right thing anyway.  
All new stories by  
Larry Correia<br>
Kacey Ezell<br>
Laurell K. Hamilton<br>
David Weber<br>
Sarah A. Hoyt<br>
Robert Buettner<br>
Alistair Kimble<br>
Griffin Barber<br>
Michael Massa<br>
Christopher L. Smith and Michael Ferguson<br>
Hinkley Correia<br>
Patrick Tracy<br>
Steve Diamond  
<strong>About Larry Correia and the Monster Hunter International series:</strong>  
“[E]verything I like in fantasy: intense action scenes, evil in horrifying array, good struggling against the darkness, and most of all people—gorgeously flawed human beings faced with horrible moral choices that force them to question and change and grow.”—Jim Butcher  
“[A] no-holds-barred all-out page turner that is part science fiction, part horror, and an absolute blast to read.”—<em>Bookreporter.com</em>  
“If you love monsters and action, you’ll love this book. If you love guns, you’ll love this book. If you love fantasy, and especially horror fantasy, you’ll love this book.”—<em>Knotclan.com</em>  
“A gun person who likes science fiction—or, heck, anyone who likes science fiction—will enjoy [these books] . . . The plotting is excellent, and Correia makes you care about the characters . . . I read both books without putting them down except for work . . . so whaddaya waitin’ for? Go and buy some . . . for yourself and for stocking stuffers.”—Massad Ayoob  
“This lighthearted, testosterone-soaked sequel to 2009's <em>Monster Hunter International</em> will delight fans of action horror with elaborate weaponry, hand-to-hand combat, disgusting monsters, and an endless stream of blood and body parts.”—<em>Publishers Weekly </em>on <em>Monster Hunter Vendetta</em>  
<strong>About the work of Kacey Ezell:</strong>  
"Gritty, dark and damp. Much like the war itself."—Michael Z. Williamson, best-selling author of <em>A Long Time Until Now</em>  
"I loved <em>Minds of Men</em>."—D.J. Butler, best-selling author of<em> Witchy Eye</em>  
"A lot of good scifi writers write war, but sometimes forget that it is fought by actual people, and even in the midst of war, you don't stop being people while you fight. If you want a good read that dares you to think about what it is like to go to war when you can't hide behind the masks you learn to wear, check it out."—John T. Mainer
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<title>Tower of Silence</title>
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<h3>Product Description</h3>
<p style="font-weight: bold">WAR RAGES AS THE GREAT EXTERMINATION SPREADS IN THE LATEST INSTALLMENT OF LARRY CORREIA'S BEST-SELLING SON OF THE BLACK SWORD EPIC FANTASY SERIES. </p>
<p>The assassination of the Chief Judge has pushed the Capitol to the edge. The Great Extermination has spread to all the land. The casteless must be annihilated. </p>
<p>Their only hope is the fallen Protector Ashok Vadal. But Vadal is being held prisoner on the island of Fortress. In order to save those who need him most, he must escape and find his way across the demon-infested sea and return to Thera, the prophet of an illegal and forgotten god. It is she who has sent the Sons of the Black Sword to war against the warrior caste, hoping to buy time until Vadal’s return. </p>
<p>But as the chaos swirls, Grand Inquisitor Omand Vokkan launches a coup to install Lord Protector Devedas as his puppet king. Devedas has no intention of being anyone’s puppet, but it may not matter. For Vokkan has struck a secret bargain with a demon. Vokkan will destroy the casteless for this ancient being; in exchange, he will be granted the power of the ancient gods. </p>
<p>Ashok Vadal, Thera, and the Sons of the Black Sword face foes both human and supernatural, Byzantine political intrigue and bloody hand-to-hand combat. But Vadal is a warrior with a warrior’s heart, and woe to those who would stand in his way—man, god, or demon! </p>
<p><strong>A</strong> <strong>bout</strong> Destroyer of Worlds <strong>:</strong><br>“The inevitable fight scenes are just as epic as fans expect. Packed with action, grit, and Ashok’s own grim sarcasm, Correia’s latest is sure to satisfy.” — <em>Publishers Weekly</em> </p>
<p><strong>About</strong> House of Assassins <strong>:</strong><br>“Correia piles on the intrigue, action, and cliffhangers in the invigorating second Saga of the Forgotten Warrior epic fantasy. . . . Correia also weaves in elements that question the value of belief and the cost of giving authority to those who find more profit in preying on the weak. . . . Brisk fight scenes, lively characters, and plenty of black humor continue to make this series a real pleasure.” — <em>Publishers Weekly</em> </p>
<p><strong>About</strong> Son of the Black Sword:<br>“This book has everything I like in fantasy: intense action scenes, evil in horrifying array, good struggling against the darkness, and most of all people—gorgeously flawed human beings faced with horrible moral choices that force them to question and change and grow.” —Jim Butcher, creator of the <em>New York Times</em> best-selling Dresden Files </p>
<p>“Best-selling fantasy author Correia casts a compelling spell with this India-influenced series opener. . . . Correia skillfully sets in motion this story of plots within plots, revealing complex, sympathetic characters and black-hearted villains with equal detail and insight. Full of action, intrigue, and wry humor, this exciting series launch promises many more thrills to come.” — <em>Publishers Weekly</em> , starred review </p>
<p>“Fans who like Correia’s fast-moving style will be pleased with the plethora of action scenes, and epic fantasy readers interested in delving into a new universe should be equally satisfied. A solid choice for admirers of Brent Weeks and Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn series.” — <em>Library Journal</em> </p>
<p>“Correia is, above all, a storyteller, and he weaves a unique and entertaining tale. Without question, his action sequences pop on the page, his magic system has a nice wrinkle, and he has the foundations laid out for some excellent character growth as the series continues. . . . [A] definite hit.” — <em>Bookreporter</em> </p>
<p>“The lore here is fascinating and well told. I enjoyed learning the history of the world and the legend of Ramrowan. The politics are just complicated enough to feel real without being too difficult to follow. Where the book truly shines, however, is in the characters. All are well drawn and distinctively voiced.” — <em>SFCrowsnest</em> </p>
<p>“I loved the book, it was great, fast paced, with wonderful characters, and also a lot of wonderful scenes that screamed to be painted.” —Larry Elmore, legendary, award-winning artist, and cover artist for <em>Son of the Black Sword.</em> </p>
<p>“ <em>Son of the Black Sword: Saga of the Forgotten Warri</em> or tells of what happens after the war with the gods, when demons were cast out and fell to the world to nearly destroy these unstoppable beasts until the gods sent a hero to save them. Centuries have passed since this event and the people have regulated these events to legend. One Ashok has been chosen to be a protector with a powerful weapon in hand, uncovering those who still practice old ways and are potential dangers to the order—but when he discovers all his efforts have been based on a lie, everything's about to change. A powerful epic fantasy evolves into a solid, compelling read.” — <em>Midwest Book Review</em> </p>
<p><strong>About the urban fantasy of Larry Corre</strong> <strong>ia:</strong><br>“[A] no-holds-barred all-out page turner that is part science fiction, part horror, and an absolute blast to read.” — <em>Bookreporter.com</em> </p>
<p>“A gun person who likes science fiction—or, heck, anyone who likes science fiction—will enjoy [these books]. . . The plotting is excellent, and Correia makes you care about the characters…I read both books without putting them down except for work . . . so whaddaya waitin’ for? Go and buy some . . . for yourself and for stocking stuffers.” —Massad Ayoob </p>
<p>“This lighthearted, testosterone-soaked sequel to 2009's <em>Monster Hunter International</em> will delight fans of action horror with elaborate weaponry, hand-to-hand combat, disgusting monsters, and an endless stream of blood and body parts.” — <em>Publishers Weekly</em> on <em>Monster Hunter Vendetta</em></p>
<h3>About the Author</h3>
<p><strong>Larry Correia</strong> is the creator of the <em>Wall Street Journal</em> and <em>New York Times</em> best-selling Monster Hunter International series, with first entry <em>Monster Hunter International</em> ; as well as urban fantasy hardboiled adventure saga The Grimnoir Chronicles, with first entry <em>Hard Magic</em> ; and epic fantasy series The Saga of the Forgotten Warrior, with first entry <em>Son of the Black Sword.</em> He is an avid gun user and advocate who shot on a competitive level for many years. Before becoming a full-time writer, he was a military contract accountant, and a small business accountant and manager. Correia lives in Utah with his wife and family.</p></div>]]></description>
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When Owen Pitt and the rest of the Monster Hunter International crew are called away to mount a month’s-long rescue mission in a monster-infested nightmare dimension, Julie Shackleford—Owen’s wife and descendant of MHI founder Bubba Shackelford—is left behind. Her task: hold down the fort and take care of her new baby son Ray. Julie’s devoted to the little guy, but the slow pace of office work and maternity leave are starting to get to her. But when a routine field call brings her face-to-face with an unspeakable evil calling itself Brother Death, she’ll get more excitement than she ever hoped for.  
Julie is the Guardian of a powerful ancient artifact known as the Kamaresh Yar, and Brother Death wants it. In the wrong hands, it could destroy reality as we know it. Julie would die before giving it up.  
Then Ray goes missing, taken by Brother Death. The price for his safe return: the Kamaresh Yar. If Julie doesn’t hand over the artifact it means death—or worse—for baby Ray. With no other choice left to her, Julie agrees to Brother Death’s demands. But when you’re dealing with an ancient evil, the devil is in the details.  
To reclaim her son, Julie Shackleford will have to fight her way through necromantic death cults, child-stealing monsters, and worse. And she’ll have to do it all before Brother Death can unleash the Kamaresh Yar.  
It’s one woman against an army of monsters. But Julie Shackelford is no ordinary woman—she’s one tough mother!  
The Monster Hunter series:<br>
<em>Monster Hunter International</em><br>
<em>Monster Hunter Vendetta</em><br>
<em>Monster Hunter Alpha</em><br>
<em>Monster Hunter Legion</em><br>
<em>Monster Hunter Nemesis</em><br>
<em>Monster Hunter Siege</em><br>
<em>Monster Hunter Guardian</em>  
The Monster Hunter Memoirs series by Larry Correia and John Ringo:<br>
<em>Monster Hunter Memoirs: Grunge</em><br>
<em>Monster Hunter Memoirs: Sinners</em><br>
<em>Monster Hunter Memoirs: Saints</em>  
<strong>About Larry Correia and the Monster Hunter International series:</strong>  
“[E]verything I like in fantasy: intense action scenes, evil in horrifying array, good struggling against the darkness, and most of all people—gorgeously flawed human beings faced with horrible moral choices that force them to question and change and grow.”—Jim Butcher  
“[A] no-holds-barred all-out page turner that is part science fiction, part horror, and an absolute blast to read.”— <em>Bookreporter.com</em>  
“If you love monsters and action, you’ll love this book. If you love guns, you’ll love this book. If you love fantasy, and especially horror fantasy, you’ll love this book.”— <em>Knotclan.com</em>  
“A gun person who likes science fiction—or, heck, anyone who likes science fiction—will enjoy [these books] . . . The plotting is excellent, and Correia makes you care about the characters . . . I read both books without putting them down except for work . . . so whaddaya waitin’ for? Go and buy some . . . for yourself and for stocking stuffers.”—Massad Ayoob  
“This lighthearted, testosterone-soaked sequel to 2009's  <em>Monster Hunter International</em>  will delight fans of action horror with elaborate weaponry, hand-to-hand combat, disgusting monsters, and an endless stream of blood and body parts.”— <em>Publishers Weekly</em> on  <em>Monster Hunter Vendetta</em>  
<strong>About Sarah A. Hoyt:</strong><br>
“[Three Musketeers creator] Alexandre Dumas would give [Sarah A. Hoyt] a thumbs up.” —Steve Forbes   
“[F]anciful and charming.” — <em>Library Journal</em>    
"First-rate space opera with a moral lesson. You won't be disappointed."—Glenn Reynolds, Instapundit.com  
“[A] tour de force: logical, built from assumptions with no contradictions . . . gripping.” —Jerry Pournelle  
“Exceptional, wonderful, and enormously entertaining.” — <em>Booklist</em>
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<p>When Marine Private Oliver Chadwick Gardenier is killed in the Marine barrack bombing in Beirut, somebody who might be Saint Peter gives him a choice: Go to Heaven, which while nice might be a little boring, or return to Earth. The Boss has a mission for him and he's to look for a sign. He's a Marine: He'll choose the mission.  </p>
<p>Unfortunately, the sign he's to look for is "57." Which, given the food services contract in Bethesda Hospital, creates some difficulty. Eventually, it appears that God's will is for Chad to join a group called "Monster Hunters International" and protect people from things that go bump in the night. From there, things trend downhill.   </p>
<p>Monster Hunter Memoirs is the (mostly) true story of the life and times of one of MHI's most effective—and flamboyant—hunters. Pro-tips for up and coming hunters range from how to dress appropriately for jogging (low-profile body armor and multiple weapons) to how to develop contacts among the Japanese yakuza, to why it's not a good idea to make billy goat jokes to trolls.   </p>
<p><em>Grunge</em> harkens back to the Golden Days of Monster Hunting when Reagan was in office, Ray and Susan Shackleford were top hunters and Seattle sushi was authentic.  </p>
<p><strong>About Black Tide Rising series entry <em>Under a Graveyard Sky </em>by John Ringo:</strong><br>
“. . .the thinking reader’s zombie novel. . . Ringo fleshes out his theme with convincing details … the proceedings become oddly plausible.”—<em>Publishers Weekly</em>  </p>
<p>“If you think the zombie apocalypse will never happen, if you’ve never been afraid of zombies, you may change your mind after reading <em>Under a Graveyard Sky</em>. . .Events build slowly in the book at the outset, but you can’t stop reading because it’s like watching a train wreck in slow motion: inexorable and horrible. And the zombie apocalypse in these pages is so fascinating that you can’t stop flipping pages to see what happens next.”—<em>Bookhound</em>  <br>
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<strong>About John Ringo:</strong><br>
“[Ringo’s work is] peopled with three-dimensional characters and spiced with personal drama as well as tactical finesse.”—<em>Library Journal</em>  </p>
<p>“. . . Explosive. . . . fans. . .will appreciate Ringo’s lively narrative and flavorful characters.”—<em>Publishers Weekly</em>  </p>
<p>“. . . practically impossible not to read in one sitting . . . exceedingly impressive . . . executed with skill, verve, and wit.”—<em>Booklist</em>  </p>
<p>“Crackerjack storytelling.”—<em>Starlog</em>  </p>
<p><strong>About Larry Correia and the Monster Hunter International series:</strong>  </p>
<p>“[E]verything I like in fantasy: intense action scenes, evil in horrifying array, good struggling against the darkness, and most of all people—gorgeously flawed human beings faced with horrible moral choices that force them to question and change and grow.”—Jim Butcher  </p>
<p>“[A] no-holds-barred all-out page turner that is part science fiction, part horror, and an absolute blast to read.”—<em>Bookreporter.com</em>  </p>
<p>“If you love monsters and action, you’ll love this book. If you love guns, you’ll love this book. If you love fantasy, and especially horror fantasy, you’ll love this book.”—<em>Knotclan.com</em>  </p>
<p>“A gun person who likes science fiction—or, heck, anyone who likes science fiction—will enjoy [these books]. . . The plotting is excellent, and Correia makes you care about the characters…I read both books without putting them down except for work . . . so whaddaya waitin’ for? Go and buy some . . . for yourself and for stocking stuffers.”—Massad Ayoob  </p>
<p>“This lighthearted, testosterone-soaked sequel to 2009's <em>Monster Hunter International</em> will delight fans of action horror with elaborate weaponry, hand-to-hand combat, disgusting monsters, and an endless stream of blood and body parts.”—<em>Publishers Weekly </em>on <em>Monster Hunter Vendetta</em></p>
<p>**</p><h3>About the Author</h3>
<p><strong>Larry Correia</strong> is an award-winning competitive shooter, a movie-prop-gun master and was an accountant for many years. He is the creator of the <em>Wall Street Journal</em> and <em>New York Times </em>bestselling Monster Hunter series as well as urban fantasy hardboiled adventure saga, the Grimnoir Chronicles, and epic fantasy series The Saga of the Forgotten Warrior. Correia lives in Utah with his wife and family. He's also appeared as a guest on the TV show Gun Stories, on the Outdoor Channel.  </p>
<p><strong>John Ringo </strong>brings fighting to life. He is the creator of the Posleen Wars series, which has become a <em>New York Times </em>best-selling series with <strong>over one million copies in print</strong>. His science-based zombie apocalypse Black Tide Rising series includes <em>Under a Graveyard Sky, To Sail a Darkling Sea, Islands of Rage and Hope</em>, and *Strands of Sorrow. * A veteran of the 82nd Airborne, Ringo brings first-hand knowledge of military operations to his fiction. </p></div>]]></description>
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<p><strong>IF IT'S WAR YOU WANT . . .</strong> The best of military epic fantasy as the bestselling Saga of the Forgotten Warrior series continues. </p>
<p>The Great Extermination has begun. </p>
<p>In the Capitol, Grand Inquisitor Omand Vokkan hatches a plot to kill every member of the untouchable caste in all of Lok, down to the last man, woman, and child. As a member of the Order of Inquisition, Vokkan has no official say in the creation of Law, but he has powerful allies willing to do his bidding. Through them, he has convinced the Judges that the genocide will be swift, complete, and without complication. Nothing is farther from the truth. </p>
<p>Lord Protector Devedas has sworn to uphold the Law. Once, he and the traitor Ashok Vadal had been like brothers. Now, he hunts Vadal and the Sons of the Black Sword, heretics and rebels who seek to live outside the rule of the Law. All Devedas must do is find and kill his best friend and order will be restored to Lok. </p>
<p>The rebels seek the secret kingdom spoken of by the Prophet Thera, a paradise where water is pure and food plentiful, where there are no castes, where the people rule themselves, and are not slaves to the Capitol. Ashok Vadal is not sure he believes in such a Paradise, but he—along with his allies—do seek refuge in the rebellion’s hideout in Akershan. But Vadal, a former High Protector who has turned his back on the corrupt Law, will not merely wait meekly, hoping that fleeing to Akershan will spare the rebellion from the clutches of the Great Extermination. No, if it’s a war the Capitol wants, Vadal, who has faced down gods and demons, will be all too willing to give it to them. </p>
<p><strong>About </strong><span style="font-weight: 600; font-style: italic">House of Assassins</span><strong> :</strong> </p>
<p>“Correia piles on the intrigue, action, and cliffhangers in the invigorating second Saga of the Forgotten Warrior epic fantasy. . . . Correia also weaves in elements that question the value of belief and the cost of giving authority to those who find more profit in preying on the weak. . . . Brisk fight scenes, lively characters, and plenty of black humor continue to make this series a real pleasure.”— <em>Publishers Weekly</em> </p>
<p><strong>About prequel *Son of the Black Sword:</strong>* </p>
<p>"This book has everything I like in fantasy: intense action scenes, evil in horrifying array, good struggling against the darkness, and most of all people—gorgeously flawed human beings faced with horrible moral choices that force them to question and change and grow."—Jim Butcher, creator of the  <em>New York Times</em> best-selling Dresden Files </p>
<p>"Best-selling fantasy author Correia casts a compelling spell with this India-influenced series opener. . . . Correia skillfully sets in motion this story of plots within plots, revealing complex, sympathetic characters and black-hearted villains with equal detail and insight. Full of action, intrigue, and wry humor, this exciting series launch promises many more thrills to come."— <em>Publishers Weekly</em> (starred review) </p>
<p>"Fans who like Correia’s fast-moving style will be pleased with the plethora of action scenes, and epic fantasy readers interested in delving into a new universe should be equally satisfied.  A solid choice for admirers of Brent Weeks and Brandon Sanderson’s Mistborn series."— <em>Library Journal</em> </p>
<p>"Correia is, above all, a storyteller, and he weaves a unique and entertaining tale. Without question, his action sequences pop on the page, his magic system has a nice wrinkle, and he has the foundations laid out for some excellent character growth as the series continues. . . . [A] definite hit."— <em>Bookreporter</em> </p>
<p>"The lore here is fascinating and well told. I enjoyed learning the history of the world and the legend of Ramrowan. The politics are just complicated enough to feel real without being too difficult to follow. Where the book truly shines, however, is in the characters. All are well drawn and distinctively voiced."— <em>SFCrowsnest</em> </p>
<p>“I loved the book, it was great, fast paced, with wonderful characters, and also a lot of wonderful scenes that screamed to be painted.”—Larry Elmore, legendary, award-winning artist, and cover artist for  <em>Son of the Black Sword.</em> </p>
<p>" <em>Son of the Black Sword: Saga of the Forgotten Warri</em> or tells of what happens after the war with the gods, when demons were cast out and fell to the world to nearly destroy these unstoppable beasts until the gods sent a hero to save them. Centuries have passed since this event and the people have regulated these events to legend. One Ashok has been chosen to be a protector with a powerful weapon in hand, uncovering those who still practice old ways and are potential dangers to the order - but when he discovers all his efforts have been based on a lie, everything's about to change. A powerful epic fantasy evolves into a solid, compelling read."— <em>Midwest Book Review</em> </p>
<p><strong>About the Urban Fantasy of Larry Corre</strong> <strong>ia:</strong> </p>
<p>“[A] no-holds-barred all-out page turner that is part science fiction, part horror, and an absolute blast to read.”— <em>Bookreporter.com</em> </p>
<p>“A gun person who likes science fiction—or, heck, anyone who likes science fiction—will enjoy [these books]. . . The plotting is excellent, and Correia makes you care about the characters…I read both books without putting them down except for work . . . so whaddaya waitin’ for? Go and buy some . . . for yourself and for stocking stuffers.”—Massad Ayoob </p>
<p>“This lighthearted, testosterone-soaked sequel to 2009's  <em>Monster Hunter International</em>  will delight fans of action horror with elaborate weaponry, hand-to-hand combat, disgusting monsters, and an endless stream of blood and body parts.”— <em>Publishers Weekly</em> on  <em>Monster Hunter Vendetta</em> **</p></div>]]></description>
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