Description Staying true to the franchise's original roots, this eighth installment of the Silent Hill franchise returns with an all new thought-provoking horror storyline. Players will once again find themselves face to face with their deepest sins and fears in the strange world of Silent Hill. The survival horror experience begins after a prison transport vehicle careens off the road, leaving lone inmate Murphy Pendleton stranded in Silent Hill. Gamers will encounter mind-bending puzzles, as well as horrific creatures and other world terrors using everyday objects from wooden chairs to glass bottles to fend off their enemies. The natural response, fight or flight is left to the player as they unravel a dark, thought-provoking storyline which will appeal to fans of the early, classic Silent Hill series, as well as anyone who enjoys a deep, psychological horror experience. In addition to the main storyline, players will also be presented with variable side quests along the way that can change depending on their play style, revealing unknown evils within the town. Product Details Name: Silent Hill Downpour Platform: PlayStation 3 Developer & Publisher: Konami Official Release Date: 03/13/12 Local Player(s): 1 Player Game Data Genre: Action Adventure > Survival Age Rating: ESRB M Descriptor(s): Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language Country: USA Product ID: BLUS-30565 Item Code: 083717202240

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The Candle Game is the debut collection of short stories from Chris Nelson. The fifteen stories contained in this collection range from the introspective and thought-provoking to the unexpected and surreal: a strange game is played out with far-reaching consequences; a man is haunted by an event rooted in his childhood; disparate events weave in and out of one another with bizarre effect; a man finds the lines between dreams and reality become blurred; and is life surrounding the factory really all it seems to be?

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES DEBUT FICTION PRIZE 2022FINALIST FOR THE URSULA LE GUIN PRIZE FOR FICTION 2022WATERSTONES AND ESQUIRE BEST BOOKS OF 2022'Haunting and luminous . An astonishing debut' - Alan Moore, creator of Watchmen and V for Vendetta'A powerfully moving and thought provoking read. At times sublime, strange and deeply human' Adrian Tchaikovsky, bestselling author of the Children of Time seriesSiberia, 2031. After a virus, unearthed from melting permafrost, unleashes a deadly plague upon humanity, those left alive are forced to adapt to a new world, and do so in myriad moving and inventive ways. Among those adjusting to this new normal are an aspiring comedian, employed by a theme park designed for terminally ill children, who falls in love with a mother trying desperately to keep her son alive; a scientist who, having failed to save his own son from the plague, gets a second chance at fatherhood when one of his test subjects - a pig - develops human speech; and a widowed painter and her teenage granddaughter who must set off on cosmic quest to locate a new home planet. A story of unshakeable hope that seamlessly crosses literary lines, How High We Go in the Dark follows a cast of intricately linked characters spanning hundreds of years as humankind endeavours to restore the delicate balance of the world.Wonderful and disquieting, dreamlike and all too possible. [How High We Go in the Dark] reaches far beyond our stars while its heart remains rooted to Earth, and reminds us that our wellbeing depends on the wellbeing of our world - Samantha Shannon, author of The Priory of the Orange Tree.

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Gecko Press Duck, Death and the Tulip - Wolf Erlbruch. In a strangely heart-warming story, a duck strikes up an unlikely friendship with Death. Simple, unusual, witty — a picture book version of The Book Thief. “Who are you? Why are you creeping along behind me?”“Good. You’ve finally noticed me,” said Death.“I am Death.”Duck was scared stiff. You could hardly blame her for that. Death, Duck and the Tulip will intrigue, haunt and enchant children, teenagers and adults. Simple, unusual, warm and witty — a picture book version of The Book Thief. This book deals with a difficult subject in a way that is elegant, straightforward, and thought-provoking. Country of Origin Germany Reader Age 5-7 year Book Size 29.8 × 24 cm

Rather than writing down his thoughts in a notebook, like the average person, Robert Montgomery chooses to take a slightly more unconventional approach.

Highlights "You'll hear echoes of To Kill a Mockingbird in this haunting coming-of-age story...Beautifully written, atmospheric, and intricately plotted. About the Author: Kim Michele Richardson is the award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Southern fiction, including The Sisters of Glass Ferry, Liar's Bench, GodPretty in the Tobacco Fieldand The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, which was a LibraryReads selection, an IndieNext Pick, a Books-A-Million Best Fiction selection, an Oprah's Buzziest Books pick and a Women's National Book Association Great Group Reads selection. 272 Pages Fiction + Literature Genres, Psychological Description About the Book Includes recipes and a reading group guide (pages [254]-261). Book Synopsis "You'll hear echoes of To Kill a Mockingbird in this haunting coming-of-age story...Beautifully written, atmospheric, and intricately plotted." --Susan Wiggs, New York Times bestselling author In 1972, on Mudas Summers' seventeenth birthday, her beloved Mama, Ella, is found hanging from the rafters of their home. Most people in Peckinpaw, Kentucky, assume that Ella's no-good husband did the deed. Others think Ella grew tired of his abuse and did it herself. Muddy is determined to find out for sure either way, especially once she finds strange papers hidden amongst her mama's possessions. But Peckinpaw keeps its secrets buried deep. Muddy's almost-more-than-friend, Bobby Marshall, knows that better than most. Though he passes for white, one of his ancestors was Frannie Crow, a slave hanged a century ago on nearby Hark Hill Plantation. Adorning the town square is a seat built from Frannie's gallows. A tribute, a relic--and a caution--it's known as Liar's Bench. Now, the answers Muddy seeks soon lead back to Hark Hill, to hatred and corruption that have echoed through the years--and lies she must be brave enough to confront at last. Kim Michele Richardson's lush, beautifully written debut is set against a Southern backdrop passing uneasily from bigotry and brutality to hope. With its compelling mystery and complex yet relatable heroine, Liar's Bench is a story of first love, raw courage, and truths that won't be denied. Review Quotes Praise for LIAR'S BENCH "An intricately crafted plot with vivid characters make up Richardson's debut novel set in a small Kentucky town in the 1970's. Her beautifully descriptive storytelling gorgeously weaves a story centered around two hangings, which occur about a hundred years apart. Mudas and Bobby make strong protagonists as they find the courage to find answers within the volatile environment of the South. A wonderful story that will leave its mark on readers' hearts." --RT Book Reviews, 4.5 Stars Top Pick "This glorious debut novel is one of an unexpectedly fine crop of recent and new Southern fiction... Liar's Bench succeeds on many levels. As a coming-of-age story, it is splendidly realized and uplifting. As a portrait of a Southern community painfully stumbling into the age of racial and gender equality, it is penetrating and convincing. It is a high energy action tale. Ms. Richardson's evocation of the sensory world is supremely effective: much of any reader's delight will be rooted in savoring the sounds, smells, tastes, and fragrances that enhance her captivating vision of a typical Southern small town during two linked periods of its history." --Southern Literary Review "This has southern small-town charm... includes recipes and discussion questions and may appeal to those who like Rebecca Wells or Jennifer Chiaverini." --Booklist "A satisfying mystery with thought-provoking historical elements, written in a sassy Southern voice." --Historical Novels Review "Richardson manages to put together a chilling view of race relations in the South." --Publishers Weekly "Readers of Southern fiction won't be able to turn the pages fast enough..." --Ellen Wiseman, author of What She Left Behind "A highly imaginative coming-of-age story with a lot of unexpected twists and turns. Very hard to put down!" --Noah Bly, author of The Third Hill North Of Town "With value for readers of all ages, Liar's Bench is a story that will stay with you long after the reading's done." --Jamie Mason, author of Three Graves Full "In Liar's Bench, her debut novel, Kim Richardson brings you home to meet her people and to pull up a rocker on the porch with a Mason jar of sweet tea, to watch the fireflies in the dusk while she spins a sure-footed tale of wrongful death, first love and reconciliation. Like Muddy, you'll find you cannot walk away." --Amy Conner, author of The Right Thing "Liar's Bench is one of those rare books I wish I had written." --Ann Hite, author of Ghost on Black Mountain and Georgia Author Of The Year 2012 About the Author Kim Michele Richardson is the award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Southern fiction, including The Sisters of Glass Ferry, Liar's Bench, GodPretty in the Tobacco Fieldand The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, which was a LibraryReads selection, an IndieNext Pick, a Books-A-Million Best Fiction selection, an Oprah's Buzziest Books pick and a Women's National Book Association Great Group Reads selection. Born in Kentucky and a part-time resident of North Carolina, she is a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and an advocate for the prevention of child abuse and domestic violence. Please visit her online at KimMicheleRichardson.com.

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Title: Room Author: Emma Donoghue Genre: Literary Fiction, Suspense Publisher: Little, Brown (US) / Picador (UK) Publication Date: September 2010 (US) / July 2010 (UK) Hardcover: 320 pages Stand alone or series: Stand alone novel It’s Jack’s birthday, and he’s excited about turning five. Jack lives with his Ma in Room, which has a locked door and a skylight, and measures 11 feet by 11 feet. He loves watching TV, and the cartoon characters he calls friends, but he knows that nothing he sees on screen is truly real – only him, Ma and the things in Room. Until the day Ma admits that there’s a world outside . . . Told in Jack’s voice, Room is the story of a mother and son whose love lets them survive the impossible. Unsentimental and sometimes funny, devastating yet uplifting, Room is a novel like no other. Stand alone or series: Stand alone novel How did we get this book: Review Copies from the publisher (at BookExpo America 2010) Why did we read this book: From first glance at the cover and the synopsis, we both immediately wanted Room and made a point of it to procure copies at BEA this year […]

In Eric Pickersgill's "Removed" photos, people stare at their hands, or the empty space between them, ignoring opportunities for human connection.

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This vintage book examines a number of ghost stories and supernatural accounts in detailed, attempting to provide explanations as to their cause based on reason, logic, and contemporary scientific knowledge. An interesting and thought-provoking book, \"Inferences from Haunted Houses and Haunted Men\" is highly recommended for those with an interest in ghosts or the supernatural, and it would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition designed for a modern audience. This book was first published in 1901.