The Brightest Day The Darkest Night

Rich and epic Historical Fiction set against the backdrop of the Great Famine and the Irish Diaspora. Perfect for fans of Winston Graham and Ken Follett. Set against the backdrop of the New World, this powerful novel follows the story of Ellen O'Malley. Torn from Ireland during the Great Famine, Ellen's odyssey has taken her from the harsh landscape of Australia to the killing fields of the American Civil War and poignantly explores forgiveness, longing and the changing role of women set free by war. Together with her natural daughter Mary and adopted daughter Louisa, Ellen helps tend the wounds of the soldiers who have fallen in battle. Surrounded by death and destruction, she little realizes that her estranged son, Patrick, and Lavelle, the husband she desperately seeks, are on opposing sides of the terrible conflict. Meanwhile, Lavelle and Ellen's former lover, Stephen Joyce, likewise seek her out - and each other - with tragic repercussions. Ellen's story is a tale of great loves, impossible choices and the triumph of the human spirit against all odds.

Written by GEOFF JOHNS & PETER J. TOMASI Art by IVAN REIS, PAT GLEASON, ARDIAN SYAF SCOTT CLARK and JOE PRADO Cover by DAVID FINCH Don't miss this hardcover collection of BRIGHTEST DAY #0-7, the follow-up to the best-selling comics event BLACKEST NIGHT, written by Geoff Johns and Peter J. Tomasi with interior art by today's hottest artists including Ivan Reis, Patrick Gleason, Ardian Syaf and more! Once dead, twelve heroes and villains have been resurrected by a white light expelled from deep within the center of the Earth. Called a miracle by many and a sign of the apocalypse by others, the reasons behind the group's rebirth remain a mystery. Now, Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Firestorm, Hawkman, Hawkgirl, Deadman, Jade, Osiris, Hawk, Captain Boomerang and Zoom must discover the mysterious reason behind their return and uncover the secret that binds them all in this first volume! On sale DECEMBER 1 - 256 pg, FC, $29.99 US

"Originally published in single magazine form in Green Lantern 53-62"--T.p. verso.

The war between the Corps rages as the prophecy of the Blackest Nightdescends on the DC Universe! Can Green Lantern Hal Jordan lead DC's championsagainst an army of Black Lanterns made up of the deceased heroes andvillains? Collecting the 2009 Green Lantern-based event in DC's top quality, slipcasedAbsolute Edition format, this volume collects Blackest Night #0-8,as well as select pages from DC Universe #0 and Green Lantern#44-48, 50-52, and features bonus material including character sketches anddesigns, Blackest Night #1 script, and commentary on the BlackestNight series from several members of the creative team.

Geoff Johns (GREEN LANTERN: SINESTRO CORPS WAR, THE FLASH, ACTION COMICS, JSA) and superstar artist Ivan Reis raise the dead in a story that rocks the foundations of the DC Universe! Throughout the decades, death has plagued the DC Universe and taken the lives of heroes and villains alike. But to what end? As the war between the different colored Lantern Corps rages on, the prophecy of the Blackest Night descends and it's up to Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps to lead DC's greatest champions in a battle to save the Universe from an army of undead Black Lanterns made up of fallen Green Lanterns and DC's deceased heroes and villains. This collection of the bestselling epic is the culmination of the events that Geoff Johns has been leading to since he relaunched the Green Lantern franchise in 2006! Collects BLACKEST NIGHT #0-8-

Facing an unthinkable crime, especially against a child, ignites a primal urge for vengeance. This book gives a voice to those often silenced: the unseen victims of violence. Through their narratives, including that of the child, it delves into the profound impact of such crimes, illustrating the widespread ripples of suffering they create. Despite the darkness, it’s a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, showcasing how hope, love, and a sense of community can triumph over the deepest despair. This story is not just about survival; it’s a celebration of enduring love and the strength of familial bonds, even among neighbours.

Start a new Easter season tradition with your family by reading this beautifully illustrated "upside-down" book from Marty Machowski that includes fourteen Bible stories. The first side, Darkest Night, has seven stories that recount the events of Passion week ending with Christ's crucifixion and burial. Flip the book over and continue by reading Brightest Day with seven more stories that progress from Christ’s resurrection through Pentecost. Children are sure to remember the contrast between the darkness at the death of our Lord and the light-filled events from Christ’s resurrection onward. Machowski weaves each Gospel account together into one harmonized story and provides questions for family discussion. Focusing on the main events the week of the crucifixion, Darkest Night is designed for families to read one story each day, beginning on Palm Sunday. Once the week ends, they will start with Brightest Day on Easter Sunday. The stories for the week following Easter recount appearances of Jesus after the resurrection, his ascension, and Pentecost. This beautiful hardback book, illustrated by Phil Shorr, is sure to become a treasured favorite of the family to be used every Easter as a reminder of how God turned the darkest night into the brightest day.

Rich and epic Historical Fiction set against the backdrop of the Great Famine. Perfect for fans of Winston Graham and Ken Follett.