What the Hell Did I Just Read

What the Hell Did I Just Read
Author: Jason Pargin
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Total Pages: 384
Release: 2017-10-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1466835443

John Dies at the End's "smart take on fear manages to tap into readers' existential dread on one page, then have them laughing the next" (Publishers Weekly) and This Book is Full of Spiders was "unlike any other book of the genre" (Washington Post). Now, New York Times bestselling author Jason Pargin is back with What the Hell Did I Just Read, the third installment of this black-humored thriller series. It's the story "They" don't want you to read. Though, to be fair, "They" are probably right about this one. To quote the Bible, "Learning the truth can be like loosening a necktie, only to realize it was the only thing keeping your head attached." No, don't put the book back on the shelf -- it is now your duty to purchase it to prevent others from reading it. Yes, it works with e-books, too, I don't have time to explain how. While investigating a fairly straightforward case of a shape-shifting interdimensional child predator, Dave, John, and Amy realized there might actually be something weird going on. Together, they navigate a diabolically convoluted maze of illusions, lies, and their own incompetence in an attempt to uncover a terrible truth they -- like you -- would be better off not knowing. Your first impulse will be to think that a story this gruesome -- and, to be frank, stupid -- cannot possibly be true. That is precisely the reaction "They" are hoping for.

The Diary of a Middle-Aged Sage's Carefree Life in Another World: Volume 4

The Diary of a Middle-Aged Sage's Carefree Life in Another World: Volume 4
Author: Kotobuki Yasukiyo
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Total Pages: 333
Release: 2024-10-30
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1718373902

Now that he’s got some spare time, Zelos is using it to make something that’ll stick out like a sore thumb in this fantasy world: a full-fledged motorbike. And his tinkering might just put him in more peril than any monster could! Back at the Istol Academy of Magic, Celestina, Zweit, and Croesus are getting ready for a combat training camp in the Ramaf Woods. But with a conspiracy unfolding, the trip could end up being a bigger trial than the academy had bargained for—especially for Zweit, who’s right in the conspirators’ crosshairs. Zelos and his mercenary companions are hired to tag along as guards to keep the students safe from anything, or anyone, that threatens the safety of the camp. Who knows what could be lurking among the trees...

House of Darkness House of Light

House of Darkness House of Light
Author: Andrea Perron
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 503
Release: 2013-03-07
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1481712365

Roger and Carolyn Perron purchased the home of their dreams and eventual nightmares in December of 1970. The Arnold Estate, located just beyond the village of Harrisville, Rhode Island seemed the idyllic setting in which to raise a family. The couple unwittingly moved their five young daughters into the ancient and mysterious farmhouse. Secrets were kept and then revealed within a space shared by mortal and immortal alike. Time suddenly became irrelevant; fractured by spirits making their presence known then dispersing into the ether. The house is a portal to the past and a passage to the future. This is a sacred story of spiritual enlightenment, told some thirty years hence. The family is now somewhat less reticent to divulge a closely-guarded experience. Their odyssey is chronicled by the eldest sibling and is an unabridged account of a supernatural excursion. Ed and Lorraine Warren investigated this haunting in a futile attempt to intervene on their behalf. They consider the Perron family saga to be one of the most compelling and significant of a famously ghost-storied career as paranormal researchers. During a sance gone horribly wrong, they unleashed an unholy hostess; the spirit called Bathshebaa God-forsaken soul. Perceiving herself to be the mistress of the house, she did not appreciate the competition. Carolyn had long been under siege; overt threats issued in the form of firea mothers greatest fear. It transformed the woman in unimaginable ways. After nearly a decade the family left a once beloved home behind though it will never leave them, as each remains haunted by a memory. This tale is an inspiring testament to the resilience of the human spirit on a pathway of discovery: an eternal journey for the living and the dead.

The Diary of a Middle-Aged Sage's Carefree Life in Another World: Volume 3

The Diary of a Middle-Aged Sage's Carefree Life in Another World: Volume 3
Author: Kotobuki Yasukiyo
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Total Pages: 364
Release: 2024-07-31
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1718373880

It’s been a tumultuous couple of months, but Zelos has wrapped up his job as a private magic tutor and moved into his very own home. Finally, he hopes, he can settle down and live a quiet life...but things might not be that easy. Not only is there a band of rowdy dwarven builders determined to rope him into helping out with a difficult project—some people with mysterious plans are lurking in the shadows, as are what might just be the toughest foes Zelos has faced yet. Meanwhile, Zweit and Celestina are back at the Istol Academy of Magic, equipped with all the knowledge they’ve learned from Zelos over their summer break. How will they stack up against their brother, Croesus, who spent the whole break engrossed in research of his own? And will any of the three siblings get to focus on what they actually want to do at the academy, or will they get caught up in factions, distractions, and more?

Tantra

Tantra
Author: Osho
Publisher: Watkins Media Limited
Total Pages: 315
Release: 2017-06-06
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1786781263

ALL-TIME BESTSELLER: Join one of the most influential spiritual teachers of our time as he explores the mystical wisdom of the Tantra. “Tantra is freedom; freedom from all mind-constructs, from all mind-games; freedom from all structures; freedom from the other. Tantra is space to be.” —Osho The tradition of Tantra or Tantric Buddhism is known to have existed in India as early as the 5th century AD. In this all-time bestseller, using the contemporary idiom and his own unique blend of wisdom and humor, Osho talks about the mystical insights found in the ancient Tantric writings. He also explores many significant Tantric meditation techniques, demonstrating how they are as relevant to the modern-day seeker as they were to those in earlier times. No matter how complex, obscure, or mystical the subject, Osho always brings his uniquely refreshing perspective—introducing the most difficult concepts to the widest possible audience with irreverent wit and thought-provoking inspiration.

Sweet Mountain Magic

Sweet Mountain Magic
Author: Rosanne Bittner
Publisher: Diversion Publishing Corp.
Total Pages: 544
Release: 2016-04-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 168230339X

The bestselling author of Tame the Wild Wind delivers a western historical romance of a lonely trapper and a woman with a deep and wounded past. When Sage MacKenzie comes across a wild-eyed beauty in obvious distress, his first instinct is to turn and flee like the native tribes who fear this “crazy woman.” As a man of the mountain, affairs of the heart are low priority. But her violet stare has him ensnared, and Sage knows he has to help her in any way he can. Taking this silent beauty as his new travel companion, Sage begins a journey to find out where she’s from and who took her away from her home and family. With her memory seemingly vanished, the girl Sage refers to as Venado (“Little Deer” in Spanish) has a past she knows must be terrible—why else would she have erased it from her mind? But now, in the protective arms of Sage, she finds herself living for his gentle touch and ready to confront her deepest, darkest secrets.

When Hell Freezes Over

When Hell Freezes Over
Author: Erin Bedford
Publisher: Embrace the Fantasy Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2021-02-27
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN:

Angels good. Demons bad. Things are supposed to be this simple. If only. In the midst of an ageless war between the more powerful creatures in the world, Roth should see Lily as a weapon he must hone. If she’s to accomplish his destiny, she’ll have to be placed in harm’s way. But every time they touch, their chemistry drives him mad. Love or victory. They can’t possibly have both. In the clutches of the all-powerful ruler of Heaven, Raven has a choice: letting Ash risk his life for hers, or suffering the consequence of her betrayal. Everyone has lied to Lily, hiding her legacy, her duty. She’s the daughter of Lucifer and Lilith, the rightful heir of Hell, born thousands of years ago. But she also happens to be a twenty-something-year-old with barely enough training to keep herself alive, let alone rule anything. With her family in dire danger, she has to do whatever it takes to survive—and to protect Hell from Heaven’s wrath. Even if that means taking the Wicked Crown. When Hell Freezes over is the second book in the paranormal romance Wicked Crown trilogy. keywords: urban fantasy, paranormal romance, thriller, horror, heaven, hell, angels, demons, mystery, supernatural suspense, mythology, destinate mates, shifters, fallen angels

Forbidden

Forbidden
Author: Sue Langford
Publisher: Booktango
Total Pages: 191
Release: 2015-10-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1468965638

When Cassidy Montgomery was asked about her dreams for the future, she'd always said she wanted to write the next "Dirt Road Anthem". She wanted that feeling of hearing celebs sing her music. When she won a songwriting contest, she thought she had it made. There was only one problem - she'd be on the same label as the infamous womanizer Gunnar Houston. She figured she could grin and bear it, but she never expected what happened next. Jax Mitchell was one of the top country artists at that time and had a loyal female following. Nobody knew whether he was married or not, but every woman around wanted a piece of him to themselves. When he got a chance to meet Cassidy and work with her, he started falling and falling hard for the blond hair beauty. Only problem was that he had to find a way to get her to agree to one date. That was gonna be a lot harder than he thought. When you are face to face with a man and you don't know whether he's married or not, it's FORBIDDEN. A story of playing by the rules and breaking them.

True Confucians, Bold Christians

True Confucians, Bold Christians
Author: Antton Egiguren Iraola
Publisher: Rodopi
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2007
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9042022922

"In [this book] the author invites readers to look at the particular missionary method developed by a small group of Korean Christians during the last quarter of the 18th century. That Korean missionary method of two hundred years ago is proposed as a model for mission in the third millennium."--Page 18-19.