Marilyn Ross Knihy
Tento plodný kanadský autor je mistrem vyprávění, který vytváří podmanivé příběhy napříč různými žánry. Jeho rozsáhlé dílo, často publikované pod ženskými pseudonymy, zahrnuje hypnotizující gotickou fikci, která se ponoří do temných, nadpřirozených témat. S jedinečným stylem a schopností vtáhnout čtenáře do svých světů si tento autor zaslouží pozornost pro svou obrovskou produktivitu a žánrovou zdatnost.






Láska a kouzla
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Nemocnice v Arktidě
- 58 stránek
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The original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library, return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966. The nineteenth book in this reprint series is titled "Barnabas, Quentin and the Crystal Coffin." Each book in the series was written by William Edward Daniel Ross who used the pen name Marilyn Ross. Heiress Betty Ward is worried about her twin sister, who has eloped with Jeremy Frene. She follows them from Paris to the Frene estate at Collinwood -- but arrives too late! Her twin is dead, victim of a mysterious illness. Her body has been sealed in a crystal coffin and kept in a darkened room. Jeremy swears that because her ghost returns to the castle each night, he refuses to bury the coffin. Betty is convinced her sister's death was not a natural one. Jeremy's aunt opposed the marriage. Her ally against the couple seems to have been Quentin Collins a suspected werewolf. Betty turns to Barnabas Collins for help, despite the rumors that he is a vampire. But she does not realize that by doing so, she has placed herself in mortal danger...
The original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library, return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966. The twenty-seventh book in this reprint series is titled "Barnabas, Quentin and Dr. Jekyll's Son." Each book in the series was written by William Edward Daniel Ross who used the pen name Marilyn Ross. Before the blizzard cuts Collinwood off from the rest of the world, Barnabas Collins arrives there from England, bringing with him a friend, Dr. Henry Jekyll, who hopes to find a new life where no one knows he is the son of London's most savage murderer. Another stranger also finds refuge at Collinwood from the storm. He calls himself Paul Faron, private detective -- but to Barnabas he is Quentin Collins, victim of the werewolf curse. As the personal tensions and animosities at the strange old house increase, a senseless, brutal murder takes place -- and terror reigns at Collinwood. Obviously, the killer is someone living at the estate. And most under suspicion are Barnabas, Quentin and Dr. Jekyll's Son.
Dark Shadows the Complete Paperback Library Reprint Book 31
- 144 stránek
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The original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library,return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the seriesbeginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966. The thirty-first book in this reprint series is titled "Barnabas, Quentinand the Hidden Tomb." Each book in the series was written by WilliamEdward Daniel Ross who used the pen name Marilyn Ross. Ellen awoke to seea ghostly figure moving through the shadows at her bedside. "Ellen!" Hername was whispered hoarsely, but she recognized the voice. It was AuntKate's. "What's wrong?" Ellen asked, getting out ofbed. "Dying..." Ellen sprang to her and eased her aunt down on thebed. "What is it?" "Danger...vampire." Ellen found matches and litthe candle on her bedside table. As she studied her aunt's death-like face inthe flickering light she was appalled. "I must rouse the others and get adoctor." "Too late," Aunt Kate whispered. "I'm dying. Don't stay here.Find Barnabas...leave tonight."
Dark Shadows the Complete Paperback Library Reprint Book 26
- 144 stránek
- 6 hodin čtení
The original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library, return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966. The twenty-sixth book in this reprint series is titled "Barnabas, Quentin and the Body Snatchers." Each book in the series was written by William Edward Daniel Ross who used the pen name Marilyn Ross. In an alien spaceship hidden in a swamp near Collinwood, Roger Collins and his friend, space scientist Murdoch Gray, lie bound and gagged -- yet no one even knows they are missing! For their captors are able to change shapes at will, and two of them have "become" Roger and Murdoch. Although Elizabeth and Carolyn sense a difference, they can't guess that they are at the mercy of beings who will stop at nothing to prevent the next U.S. space flight under Murdoch's direction. Then, as the dark shadow of death draws closer to Collinwood, a bat soars over the hidden spaceship, flies close enough to see inside... and suddenly Barnabas and Quentin Collins find themselves joined in a desperate attempt to save Collinwood from the strangest menace it has ever known!
Dark Shadows the Complete Paperback Library Reprint Volume 5
- 144 stránek
- 6 hodin čtení
The original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library, return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966. The fifth book in this repri
The original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library, return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966. The twentieth book in this reprint series is titled "Barnabas, Quentin and the Witch's Curse." Each book in the series was written by William Edward Daniel Ross who used the pen name Marilyn Ross. Against her will, Anita Burgess accompanies her brother Jeffrey to Collinwood. He is determined to get revenge against Quentin Collins who he believes is responsible for his best friend's death. Pretending friendship toward Quentin, Anita and Jeffrey learn he has established a Black Magic center at Collinwood and has several young women completely under his power. Jeffrey enlists Barnabas's aid in his struggle to destroy Quentin - both to avenge his friend's death and to free the young women. But he does not realize that by destroying Quentin, he risks destroying Anita as well.
Dark Shadows the Complete Paperback Library Reprint Book 28
- 144 stránek
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The original, classic, Dark Shadows books from the Paperback Library, return with Hermes Press' archival reprint of all 32 titles in the series beginning with the first novel which first saw print in December, 1966. The twenty-eighth book in this reprint series is titled "Barnabas, Quentin and the Grave Robbers." Each book in the series was written by William Edward Daniel Ross who used the pen name Marilyn Ross. You see, Paula, how well it will work out. Lily will drink the blood of the village maidens -- and Barnabas will be blamed. Paula stared at the evil doctor in horror. "Whatever happens to Barnabas, you'll still have Quentin to reckon with! Dr. Bentley sneered. "The werewolf? If Quentin tries to interfere with me, I'll find a way to deal with him. Lily added, "Better come over to our side, luv. "I'd rather die," Paula said firmly. "An interesting suggestion," Bentley remarked pleasantly. "Dying could be your first step in joining my company of friends -- zombies, if you will. Then you could be truly useful to me."