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A surreal and horrifying debut, Hiron Ennes's Leech defies our understanding of identity, heredity, and bodily autonomy. “A wonderful new entry to Gothic science fiction, impeccably clever and atmospheric. Think Wuthering Heights... with worms!”—Tamsyn Muir MEET THE CURE FOR THE HUMAN...

Being dared to kiss a man in the moonlight is all well and good, but men and moonlight do not fall from the skies at will. Until they do. Under instruction from a friend, drab Alice Dowding lingers alone on a moonlit balcony. Not the most sensible course of action for a usually sensible girl. Yet, being sensible has gained Alice a seat among the wallflowers, and her only likely chance of marriage to a man she finds nigh on repulsive. Something must be done.

Emil is Chicago’s most feared food critic—a man who delights in trashing restaurants and terrorizing chefs. When he hears rumors of a restaurant serving an off-menu dessert called Blood of Leeches, Emil’s curiosity quickly turns into a fixation. One taste, and Emil’s curiosity drives him to deconstruct the dish with a hunger reaching far beyond gastronomy—into something older and darker.

Widowed farmer Ned Hardy is facing a bleak winter and a lonely Christmas alone, when a beautiful young woman turns up on his doorstep in the middle of the night, frozen and terrified. Stunned by the arrival of a fine lady who looks like a Christmas angel, all of Ned’s protective instincts flare to life. Grace Honeyfield is on the run from her abusive brother and the terrifying man he’s forcing her to marry. Escaping into the darkness on a snowy night, she stumbles onto an isolated farm, and into the arms of a handsome farmer.

FAIRACRES PUBLICATIONS 102 ‘The character of the pastor involves, at its centre, the posture of attention, of waiting both upon God and upon the voices of the people whom we seek to serve. Pastoral care … begins in silent contemplation, … Pastoral ministry has to begin at the level of watching and listening to the hidden voices of the streets.’ All concerned with Christian ministry will recognize the relevance of these talks given at a theological seminary. Kenneth Leech suggests that cultivating silence is necessary for growth in prayer and the vision of God; it is critical for the...

In the baron’s icebound castle, a parasite is spreading . . . From Hiron Ennes, Leech is an atmospheric Gothic horror, perfect for fans of Jeff VanderMeer and Silvia Moreno-Garcia. 'Unique and utterly assured, I will follow this writer anywhere' – Gillian Flynn, author of Gone Girl In an...

In the baron’s icebound castle, a parasite is spreading . . . From Hiron Ennes, Leech is an atmospheric Gothic horror, perfect for fans of Jeff VanderMeer and Silvia Moreno-Garcia. 'Unique and utterly assured, I will follow this writer anywhere' – Gillian Flynn, author of Gone Girl In an...

The Leech was waiting for food. For millennia it had been drifting, without consciousness, across the vast emptiness of space. A planet claimed it, with other stellar debris, and the leech fell, still dead—seeming within its tough spore case. One speck of dust among many, fell to the Earth. Nourishment soaked in, permeating the spore case. It grew—and began to feed.

Margaret Leech’s Pulitzer Prize-winning history paints a wonderfully vivid and lively picture of Washington, DC, during the Civil War. In addition to the major events and figures such as Lincoln, Leech uses telling anecdotes and draws upon cameo players such as Louisa May Alcott, Walt Whitman, Andrew Carnegie, and a Confederate lady spy to create a living portrait of a sleepy, unfinished city as it struggles to become the strong capital of a united nation.

Benedict Rutland - the darkly handsome earl of Rothay - gained his title too young. His youth was spent clawing back the family fortunes. Now a man in his prime and financially secure, he is betrothed to a strict, sensible, and coolheaded woman who will never upset the balance of his life or disturb his emotions.... But then Miss Skeffington-Fox arrives. And as family members in line for the dukedom begin to die at an alarming rate, all fingers point at Benedict, and Miss Skeffington-Fox may be the only one who can save him.

Sherlock knows that Amyus Crow, his mysterious American tutor, has some dark secrets. But he didn't expect to find a notorious killer, hanged by the US government, apparently alive and well in Surrey - and Crow somehow mixed up in it. When no one will tell you the truth, sometimes you have to...

Harry Browning was a motherless guttersnipe, and the morning he came across the elderly Alexander Preston, The Viscount Stamford, clinging to a sheer rock face, he didn't believe in fate. But the fates have plans for Harry whether he believes or not, and he's not entirely sure he likes them.

Manifestions of the Leech and Draining Spirit is an essential resource for pastors, ministers, and believers who are ready to confront one of the most destructive spiritual strongholds operating in families, churches, and relationships today. Written by seasoned deliverance minister Apostle Dr. Ivory L. Hopkins, this comprehensive manual exposes the parasitic nature of draining spirits and provides practical, biblical solutions for breaking free from their influence. Drawing from years of hands-on deliverance ministry and pastoral experience, Apostle Hopkins identifies fourteen distinct ...

Are you ready to surrender? To feel an alien ecstasy consume your very being? Unearth the darkest desires of the cosmos with Lust Leeches: The Marsocheta Madness. When an ambitious team of scientists uncovers a new species on the crimson sands of Mars, their initial wonder quickly twists into a nightmare of burgeoning lust. These aren't mere 'leeches' – they are something far more insidious, far more sensual. As their victims succumb to a strangely blissful lethargy, bizarre, primal signals pulse through their minds, blurring the line between empirical curiosity and an intoxicating, ...

"The Roger Zelazny Collection" brings together five of the author's most captivating stories, showcasing his unique blend of fantasy, science fiction, and philosophical exploration. In "A Rose for Ecclesiastes," listeners are transported to a distant future where a human linguist attempts to understand the complex culture of Martians, leading to profound insights about love, language, and existence. "A Thing of Terrible Beauty" delves into the themes of art and the human experience, as it follows a character grappling with the consequences of creating beauty in a world marred by chaos.

FAIRACRES PUBLICATIONS 106 The message of optimism and hope of the fourteenth-century writer Julian of Norwich is sometimes understood rather superficially. These two essays, originally lectures given at her Shrine in Norwich, can assist our understanding of her theology. Sister Benedicta Ward reconsiders Julian in the light of the solitary tradition and contemporary medieval documents, suggesting that she may have been a widow who had borne a child. Kenneth Leech shows how Julian can help us to recover a sense of the goodness of creation, challenging superficial interpretations of her ...

Perfect for fans of Code Name Verity and The Girl in the Blue Coat, Wait for Me, from debut author Caroline Leech, brings a fresh new voice, and a perfect blend of sweet romance and historical fiction, to a much-loved genre. It’s 1945, and Lorna Anderson’s life on her father’s farm in...

“A glowing story of friendship, growth, and a steadfast first love, as teenage Maisie negotiates the forests of the heart and of World War II Scotland with equal determination.” —Elizabeth Wein, New York Times bestselling author of Code Name Verity A romantic historical YA novel featuring...

Most people wouldn't want to be bitten by a leech. But can they be used for good? This article discusses leeches and their history of helping doctors and scientists.

Sherlock knows that Amyus Crow, his mysterious American tutor, has some dark secrets. But he didn't expect to find a notorious killer, hanged by the US government, apparently alive and well in Surrey - and Crow somehow mixed up in it. When no one will tell you the truth, sometimes you have to...