Shadowmaster

It Was Nothing Short of Shocking! Heather "Sunshine" Conway was a respectable, small-town widow cheerfully waiting tables to make ends meet. Her brother-in-law, single father Lucas Drury, was a scandalous celebrity—the Shadowmaster. Only their shared desperation over Lucas's runaway son could have plunged them into a night of dangerously explosive desire…. Yet Heather sowed hope in Lucas's haunted soul. And, during the darkness of night and the wonder of passion, Lucas gave Heather a child. But the real fireworks were just beginning….

The Shadow is dead, a victim of a biological weapon... but his soul survives! Believing that their father's ultimate fate rests in the hidden city of Shambala, the twins Chang and Hsu-Tei carry The Shadow's body deep within the Tibetan mountains, only to find themselves hunted by Chinese authorities and the outlaw denizens of a town called Malice. Meanwhile, without their master's guidance, the agents of The Shadow struggle to find their place in a violent, corrupt world. Intent on curing the disease of crime, the unhinged agent Twitch assumes a fearsome identity of his own as The Inoculator... but his brand of vigilante justice draws the attention of a deadly enemy. Will the network of agents survive an assault by The Avenger, a master of disguise as brutal and unrelenting as The Shadow himself? Dynamite Entertainment proudly presents the complete, ground-breaking "Body & Soul" storyline by Andrew Helfer and Kyle Baker, plus two additional stories of The Shadow's past, revealing the secrets that bind his most loyal agents - Margo Lane, Harry Vincent, Burbank, and more - to his never-ending war!

In the enchanting realm of Aveloria, a captivating tale unfolds—a story of legends, betrayals, and the pursuit of power. "The Emerald Crown: A Throne for the Taking" invites you to immerse yourself in a world where kingdoms rise and fall, and destiny hangs in the balance. In a kingdom gripped by turmoil, the legendary Emerald Crown has resurfaced, sparking a quest that will change the fate of Aveloria forever. As the kingdom's rightful heir, you must navigate treacherous trials, decipher hidden prophecies, and unravel long-lost secrets to claim the throne that is rightfully yours. But this journey is not for the faint of heart. Along the way, you will face bloodlines and betrayals, confronting the battles that arise from the complex web of inheritance. As the enigmatic heir, you must navigate through a labyrinth of illusions, unraveling the crown's secrets and facing the shadows of your own past. Trials await, testing your strength and cunning, as you seek allies and unite forces with guardians of the crown. The path will lead you through forbidden forests, treacherous seas, and mysterious isles, where ancient riddles lie waiting to be unraveled. Beware the storms of deception, as you find yourself trapped in a web of lies. Manipulations and mind games threaten to derail your journey, but the flames of rebellion ignite, rallying the discontented and fueling your determination to claim the throne. As you confront the final trial, the Last Guardian of the crown stands in your way, challenging your wits and demanding your all. The fate of Aveloria hangs in the balance as you uncover the truth behind the broken alliances and forge a path towards redemption or revenge. With each step, the echoes of destiny guide your actions, weaving the tapestry of the future. Seek the wisdom of oracles, decipher forgotten scrolls, and confront your darkest fears. Through the Labyrinth of Mirrors, you will find reflections of truth and illusion, testing your resolve and shaping your choices. As you gather allies and face enemies, you navigate court politics and power struggles, determined to bring unity to a kingdom divided. Your journey leads you to the ultimate showdown—a battle where your strategic prowess and indomitable spirit will be put to the ultimate test. "The Emerald Crown: A Throne for the Taking" is an epic fantasy adventure that will transport you to a world of magic, mystery, and high-stakes intrigue. Experience the exhilaration of claiming the throne, wearing the Emerald Crown, and shaping the destiny of Aveloria. Are you ready to embark on this extraordinary quest? The crown awaits its rightful ruler.

The death of an archeologist leads to an inexorable unfolding of the events that caused it. The investigator of the crime that may be more or less than murder is Klement Zeman, the brother of the dead man and an intelligence officer. The revelations that he discovers propel the book from Africa to Budapest, Prague and Vienna, where the climactic scenes occur. Will the world survive the turning of the year 2001 or will it turn back into chaos?

In a land riven with plague, inside the infamous Walled City, two families vie for control: the Medicis with their genius inventor Leonardo; the Lorraines with Galileo, the most brilliant alchemist of his generation. And when two star-crossed lovers, one from either house, threaten the status quo, a third, shadowy power – one that forever seems a step ahead of all of the familial warring – plots and schemes, and bides its time, ready for the moment to attack... Assassination; ancient, impossible machines; torture and infamy – just another typical day in paradise. File Under: Fantasy [ Wherefore Art Thou | Fathers of Invention | Unexpected Journeys | Secrets & Lies ]

The Shadow Master (a.k.a. Overlay) Armageddon is coming and only one man can stop it! Defense ministers in Arab nations are systematically assassinated. All eyes stare suspiciously at Israel. The Middle East is a powder keg ready to explode. Only a handful of covert U.S. government officials are aware that the heads of Russia and China are targeted next—and that the elderly and senile American ex-President is responsible. Rance Colby, the man who never existed–presumed dead—and torn by internal demons, enlists the only men he can trust . . . the Chairman of The Joint Chiefs and the highest ranking Russian General . . . to aid him in stopping the real brains behind the assassinations and to help kidnap the Russian president without him realizing he was kidnaped. Rance is aware of the thin sheet of plastic called an overlay. When placed over the map of the Middle East, it pinpoints the countries scheduled for assassinations. Trapped in the Great Khufu Pyramid, blown up on an isolated Greek island, attacked repeatedly by assassins, kidnapping the Russian President—Rance’s life hangs in the balance in the icy waters below Norway’s Pulpit Rock—Rance and his team provide all the ingredients of an intriguing international political suspense-thriller with general mass appeal.