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  • Book I of The Fifth Ring. Despite a massive defeat decades ago, Karas Duren, Lord of Alor Sator, is again attempting to conquer the neighbouring kingdoms and bring them under one rule – his own. Now the evil ruler holds a weapon of mass destruction: a single ring left over from the Ancients that will allow him to control people and destroy everything and anyone who chooses to oppose him – including his own brother. In a small village, a young boy wins a ring in a fencing tournament. Born and raised on a small farm, Mathew has little contact with the outside world, until the day his father is murdered in front of his eyes. Mat kills the murderer in revenge and must run for his life. Joining him is a mysterious priest, a few friends, and his love, Lara. During his flight Mathew discovers unusual powers in the ring, powers that make him one of the most potent men on the planet – and bring him to Duren's attention.
  • Whether or not this hefty volume contains absolutely every film ever made between the title dates, we can't say.  But it is comprehensive! Each entry lists the leading actors, release dates, running time, alternate titles, distributors and ratings. It includes foreign films, documentaries, animated features, silent films, short features and movies made-for-TV. It even includes film companies no longer in business. Black and white photos.
  • Book VI of Philip José Farmer's Dungeon series. Fleeing from the mysterious creators of the Dungeon, Clive Folliot breaks through to the ninth level suddenly, completely alone. Stranded in a freezing polar wilderness, he faces certain death from the cold but one urgent question drives him onward.  His new surroundings are frighteningly similar to the world Clive left so long ago.  Has he fought through the entire Dungeon only to find that Earth is the ninth and final level? Joined by a monster more horrible and yet more human than anything else he has yet encountered, Clive struggles to find his missing comrades and triumph against the murderous masters of the Dungeon. Cover art by Robert Gould.
  • Book III of The Omen. His coming was foretold in a prophecy of ultimate evil from beyond the dawn of time. A prophecy which spelled destruction for those who ignored the warning until it was too late, and which is about to be fulfilled...From a crumbling monastery in the depths of Northern Italy, Father DeCarlo has watched the relentless progress of the Anti-Christ. Now he knows the world is on the edge of a nightmare that it will not survive. Around the globe, drought, famine and flood strike down helpless millions. There is trouble everywhere. Damien Thorn, the handsome, thirty-two year old head of one of the world's most powerful corporations... and certain to be president of the United States by the time he is forty. Damien, believed to be the son of Satan, reaching out to claim the Earth for the forces of darkness... Now is the time of prophecy, and Mankind's only hope lies with twelve men and one woman who must fight a desperate battle that will carry them across the very frontiers of darkness in the final showdown between good and evil. From the screenplay by Andrew Birkin and based on characters created by David Seltzer.
  • Book III of The Omen. His coming was foretold in a prophecy of ultimate evil from beyond the dawn of time. A prophecy which spelled destruction for those who ignored the warning until it was too late, and which is about to be fulfilled...From a crumbling monastery in the depths of Northern Italy, Father DeCarlo has watched the relentless progress of the Anti-Christ. Now he knows the world is on the edge of a nightmare that it will not survive. Around the globe, drought, famine and flood strike down helpless millions. There is trouble everywhere. Damien Thorn, the handsome, thirty-two year old head of one of the world's most powerful corporations... and certain to be president of the United States by the time he is forty. Damien, believed to be the son of Satan, reaching out to claim the Earth for the forces of darkness... Now is the time of prophecy, and Mankind's only hope lies with twelve men and one woman who must fight a desperate battle that will carry them across the very frontiers of darkness in the final showdown between good and evil. From the screenplay by Andrew Birkin and based on characters created by David Seltzer.
  • Book III of The Deptford Mice. The ghostly spirit of Jupiter has returned, more terrifying than ever before.  Bent on revenge, he smothers the entire world in an eternal winter of ice and snow.  The Deptford Mice are worried:  the mystical bats have fled the attic and underground, a new rat army is mustering.  With food short and no sign of Spring, the mice are in for a desperate struggle. Cover art  by Robin Jarvis.
  • Star Trek Original Series No 16. Klingon Captain Krenn is a ruthless war strategist. But on a mission to Earth, Krenn learns a lesson in peace. Suddenly, he must fight a secret personal battle. His Empire has a covert plan to shatter the Federation. Only Krenn can prevent a war - at the risk of his own life. Cover art by Boris Vallejo.
  • Book III of The Door Within. Paragor, the betrayer of King Eliam, unites with the Wyrm Lord and the Seven Sleepers to launch a full scale assault on the Kingdom of Alleble. While Alleble and its allies prepare for the coming onslaught, they cling to an ancient legend about three witnesses who have the power to bring victory.  But is the legend true?  And if it's true, where are they? Time is running out as darkness spreads over the land. For young adult readers.

  • Book II of The Finest. They were the Finest Creations - mystically forged creatures of perfection sent by the creators to aid the Fallen (mankind) during their mortal existence. Though they resemble ordinary horses they are highly intelligent, capable of communicating telepathically and completely moral. They are assigned to bond with individuals of great potential and then protect them from harm while guiding them along a path of virtue. Gallant-Stallion has found his charge, a young girl by the name of Kalantha, whose brother is soon to be king and the pawn of a deceitful and murderous bishop who covets the royal power and has allied himself with creatures of the dark arts. The Finest has successfully removed her from his influence but now must contend with the other temptations of the world--the lure of power, the mystery of learning and knowledge, and the intrigue and freedom of adventure and independence. Kalantha is still young and bitter over her lot in life, betrayed, envious, and scared, and her mentor Gallant-Stallion is unsure of how to lead her as is his duty as her Finest. Cover art by Romas.