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July/August 2007 Picks
Midnight Mass by F. Paul Wilson
"Vampires have always lived in Eastern Europe. But with the fall of the Soviet Union, they began to spread across the continent, then the world, turning whole populations into vampires--or human cattle. Having overrun India, the far East, and the great cities of North and South America, the forces of Night are now spreading into the countryside to consolidate their conquest.
In a town on the New Jersey shore, the vampires have just arrived, along with their human henchmen, the cowboys, who round up human cattle for the overlords in return for the promise of eternal life---later. For the vampires wish only a few of their own kind to rule, and feed. The rest of humanity are to be helpless herds, the source of the blood of life.
Falsely accused of abuse, Father Dan is drunk in a basement waiting for the end. His superior has betrayed the local Catholic congregation and become a vampire. Sister Carolyn has become a formidable killer of cowboys and vampires. Dan's niece, escaped from the conquest of New York, has made her way south to find him. Brought together by Rabbi Zev Wolpin, who is shaken by the vampires' fear of the cross and holy water, they plan their resistance. Against all odds, they discover that there just might be a way for humanity to "really" fight back. But first they will have to kill the vampire king of New York."
Recommended by Pam Kinney
$6.99
A Penny for Your Thoughts by Mindy Starns Clark
"One of Callie Webber's favorite duties working with the J.O.S.H.U.A. Foundation is awarding grants. When she travels to Philadelphia to present a $250,000 check to Wendell Smythe, head of a hunger relief program, she discovers Wendell dead on the floor. As she investigates the murder and unearths Smythe family secrets, Callie soon realizes she's the one in danger."
Recommended by Frances Boynton
$11.99
Conflict of Honors by Sharon Lee & Steve Miller
"In the third novel of the Liaden Universe, Priscilla Delacroix is betrayed by her shipmates and abandoned on a distant planet. Starship captain Shan yos'Galen is about to join Priscilla's crusade for revenge. He's got his own score to settle with the enemy. But confronting the sinister crew will be easier--and safer--than confronting the demons from Priscilla's past."
Recommended by Jennifer Hancock
$6.50
Dragonology by Dr. Ernest Drake
"For true believers only, a lavishly illustrated reproduction of a legendary volume by the world' s most distinguished dragonologist. Don' t let it fall into the wrong hands!
Do you believe in dragons? Now, for the first time, the long-lost research of renowned nineteenth century dragonologist Dr. Ernest Drake is presented in all its eccentric glory, happily bridging the gap between dragon legend and fact. The meticulous Dr. Drake assigns Latin names to various dragon species, ruminates on why dragons are able to speak, speculates on how they could fly, and explains the true purpose of their notorious hoarding habits. Here are just a few of DRAGONOLOGY'S fascinating features:
- Novelty item on every spread, including tactile samples of dragon wings, dragon scales, and dragon skin
- Booklet of dragon riddles (indispensable to the burgeoning dragonologist)
- Sealed envelope containing a powerful dragon-calling spell
- Embossed faux leather cover with silver foil, encrusted with three dragon gems
In his afterword, Dr. Drake reveals that one of the crucial goals of dragonologists is to preserve the magnificent creatures of their study wherever possible - a goal this tongue-in-cheek volume most affectionately achieves. An incomparable gift for secret dragonologists everywhere!"
Recommended by Drew Taylor
$19.99
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