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Save:'On the Prowl' in the 'Alpha & Omega' series by Patricia Briggs is a collection of four novellas in the urban fantasy genre, each told from the point of view of a female protagonist. The book includes stories that delve into the world of werewolves, shapeshifters, and other supernatural beings. The writing style varies across the stories, with some focusing on character development and relationship dynamics, while others contain explicit scenes and focus more on sexual encounters. The book provides insight into the characters' backstories, relationships, and how they navigate the challenges within their respective worlds.
The book features stories that intertwine elements of romance, fantasy, and the supernatural. Readers can expect to encounter strong female leads, intricate world-building, and engaging plotlines that explore themes of love, loyalty, and self-discovery. The narratives range from heartwarming tales of love and acceptance to more explicit and intense scenes, catering to a wide range of reader preferences within the urban fantasy genre.
Anna laughed and buried her nose in her jacket, trudging the last half mile to her home. It was true that being a werewolf gave her greater strength and endurance, even in human form. But the twelve-h...
(Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Alpha & Omega ) - #2
Save:An essential, expertly curated horror collection - dense, diverse, and downright legendary. Read it for a crash course in the chills and uncanny delights of horror fiction.
Stephen King is the single most popular writer of horror fiction since Charles Dickens; one of the most popular writers of fiction in the English language today. He is a pop culture phenomenon, the ki... - #3
Save:A wild, original, and essential horror collection - grotesquely creative, deeply atmospheric, and unforgettable. If you’re ready for strange scares and dark imagination, dive in!
They run, unerring lines of ghost-trains, of dream-carriages, across the wasteland behind our lives, bearing an endless traffic of departed souls. Their thrum and throb can be heard in the broken plac... - #4
Save:A must-read grab bag of contemporary horror, perfect for fans who love variety and fresh voices, but keep your expectations tempered for a few less-than-stellar stories along the way.
Katherine MacDonald, sitting beside the bed and attaching one of the four TENS units to his scrawny thigh just below the basketball shorts he now always wore, did not look up. Her face was carefully b... - #5
Save:A wildly entertaining grab bag of horror shorts - some classics, some campy, nearly all memorable. Classic King, perfect for spooky season or quick reads before bed (if you dare).
How good it was to step into the cold, draughty hall here at Chapelwaite, every bone in an ache from that abominable coach, in need of instant relief from my distended bladder—and to see a letter addr... A landmark anthology for weird fiction fans, packed with odd and unforgettable tales - just expect a wild and uneven ride (and a great arm workout).
An irresistible sleeping sickness had Pearl in its grip. It broke out in the Archive and from there spread across the whole of the Realm. It was an epidemic and no one could resist. One minute a man w...- #7
Save:Smart, original, and deeply thought-provoking - Stories of Your Life and Others is science fiction at its most imaginative and human. A must-read for idea-lovers and a great pick for anyone looking to have their mind quietly blown.
Were the tower to be laid down across the plain of Shinar, it would be two days’ journey to walk from one end to the other. While the tower stands, it takes a full month and a half to climb from its b... - #8
Save:A daring and poetic exploration of women’s bodies, power, and fear - beautifully written, sometimes unsettling, and always original. Not for everyone, but unforgettable if you vibe with its style.
In the beginning, I know I want him before he does. This isn’t how things are done, but this is how I am going to do them. I am at a neighbor’s party with my parents, and I am seventeen. I drink half... - #9
Save:A landmark horror anthology featuring legends at the top of their game - uneven but essential for genre lovers, especially if you want the original ‘The Mist.’
They were driving back from a midnight screening of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (“Who will survive and what will be left of them?”) when one of them decided they should make the Stop ’N Start Market o... - #10
Save:A chilling, varied, and memorable King collection; not every story is gold, but the best ones are true horror classics. Worth grabbing if you want a grab bag of King at his creepiest and most creative.
This is what happened. On the night that the worst heat wave in northern New England history finally broke—the night of July 19—the entire western Maine region was lashed with the most vicious thunder...
