Bøger af Mark Leslie

There's nowhere to hide when everybody you know is trying to kill you. Scotty Desmond's day begins like any other until his boss calls him into the office, pulls out a gun and starts shooting at him. Scott manages to escape the surprise assassination attempt, but everyone else he meets, colleagues, friends and strangers are all similarly obsessed with killing him. Will Scott survive long enough to understand what is behind the relentless attacks and how it might relate to the investigation into his father's mysterious death?

"Come out to the coast, we'll get together, have a few laughs."That line, one of many quotable moments from Die Hard, was an on the spot insertion during filming by actor Bruce Willis and director John McTiernan. That's just one of numerous ad lib or almost accidental elements added to the film which make it such a memorable modern classic.When Die Hard premiered in July 1988 John McClane didn't just become a fly in Hans Gruber's ointment, he heralded in a new era of action movies, inspired countless knock-off action movies best described as "Die Hard in a" or "Die Hard on a" copycats, and created a franchise that spanned five decades (if you include the 2020 Die Hard battery commercial). Even thirty-five years later it continues to inspire heated annual debates regarding the film's status as a Christmas movie.This guide, lovingly researched by a die-hard (pun completely intended) fan of the 1988 action-adventure blockbuster collects trivia, behind-the-scenes stories of the movie, the script, the actors, and the books and other written material that Die Hard and several of the follow-on films in the franchise were based on or inspired by.This guide, lovingly researched by a die-hard (pun completely intended) fan of the 1988 action-adventure blockbuster collects trivia, behind-the-scenes stories of the movie, the script, the actors, and the books and other written material that Die Hard and several of the follow-on films in the franchise were based on or inspired by.If you're a fan of Die Hard, then you're going to love Yippee Ki-Yay, Motherf*cker! Welcome to the party, pal!

Il est possible que vous ne construisez plus jamais un autre bonhomme de neige!Si vous avez déjà jeté un regard mal à l'aise par-dessus votre épaule en passant devant les sentinelles enneigées silencieuses qui vous regardez fixement lorsque vous les dépassez sur le trottoir glacé, si vous vous êtes déjà demandé ce qui pourrait actuellement arriver si ce vieux chapeau de soie sur la tête de Frosty le bonhomme de neige était vraiment magique, alors ces deux contes de bonhommes de neige à l'humeur noire écrits par Mark Leslie et traduits en français par Nikolette Jones sont pour vous. Ce livre contient deux histoires courtes, des notes d'auteur sur l'écriture des histoires, un regard sur les sculptures anthropomorphes dans l'histoire et la culture populaire, ainsi que l'histoire de ce livre numérique.Il est illustré par l'artiste canadienne Nikolette Jones.

HER LOVE WILL BRING ABOUT HIS DEMISE. Michael Andrews and Gail Sommers have finally found the love that had eluded them for so long.But their romance has uncovered an ancient evil curse neither of them could have anticipated. It does more than bring down a plague on their houses - it unleashes something far more sinister that can destroy humanity.Now they must choose: battle the evil forces out to destroy them, or continue to meet in secret while the rest of the world burns.If you like thrilling action, paranormal adventure, and quirky humor, you'll love Hex and the City. Read it today!

Love. An essential and important part of the human experience. And in Feel the Love, editor Mark Leslie takes readers on a journey through the various forms of that powerful emotion. From the heartwarming to the heartbreaking, these eighteen talented writers brilliantly capture the concept of love. Comforting and thoughtful, uplifting and warm, these stories might just restore your faith in humanity.Table of Contents"Thief" by Michael Kowal"Death's Other Cousin" by Lisa Silverthorne"Making Amends" by David Stier"Frostwitch vs. the Ravages of Time" by Dayle A. Dermatis"The Goddess Killer" by Lauryn Christopher"Love Locks" by Dale Hartley Emery"Love Bots" by Dæmon Crowe"Loving Abby" by Angela Penrose"Foiled" by Brigid Collins"A Love to Remember" by Tonya D. Price"The Refurbished Companion" by Kelly Washington"The Secret of Catnip" by Stefon Mears"Lifeblood" by Alexandra Brandt"Who Loves the Unloved?" by Laura Ware"Henry and Beth at the Funeral Home" by Joe Cron"Truth and Lies" by David H. Hendrickson"With Love in Their Hearts" by Robert Jeschonek"Every Day New, Bright and Beautiful" by Annie Reed"The Fiction River series is a wonderful mind-expanding read..."-Astro Guyz

He's an alpha wolf and a beta boyfriend.She's dated every monster in New York City.It's time for their Meat-Cute. Michael Andrews, a Canadian living in New York, is learning to live with the side effects of lycanthropy. Other than waking up naked and bloody in Central Park once a month, he's managing just fine. If only he could finish the book he's supposed to be writing. If only he could find someone he trusted enough to tell the truth to.Gail Sommers may not have her love life in order, but at least she's smart about things that really matter. She runs the coolest occult shop in the city, and is a pre-eminent scholar of the occult. She's made a vow of celibacy so that she can spend this year focusing on her work and her self-care. She's even been hired to help out a very famous and very sexy horror author.As a new era in the Canadian Werewolf saga begins, Lover's Moon flashes back to the romantic and comedic story of how Michael and Gail met and fell in love back in the summer of 2011. Told through both Michael and Gail's unique perspectives, it also explores Gail's past, introduces new characters, and reveals some of the deeper secrets of both of their lives. A special Canadian Werewolf tale co-authored by Mark Leslie and contemporary romance author Julie Strauss.

True stories of ghostly encounters and creepy locales lurk throughout the Ottawa region. Discover them with Canada's paranormal raconteur extraordinaire Mark Leslie. Discover the first-person accounts of ghostly happenings at landmarks throughout the historic city and surrounding towns.

Superstitions pervade every culture and belief system. Often, the origins of such superstitions elude their practitioners. The seventeen authors in this latest volume of Fiction River create their own superstitious tales in fascinating stories ranging from dark and moody to light and fun, from introspective and thought-provoking to high-ratcheted tension. Distinct and realistic elements of humanity, love, fear, family, friendship, life, and death provide unforgettable experiences that prove we all practice some form of superstition, whether we admit it or not. "...fertile imaginations take these ideas to wild and wonderful directions."-Astro Guyz

What happens when the villain wins? Sick of dashing debonairs…? Fed up of being blinded by shining armor…? Sometimes, all a girl wants is a villain for a hero. Dancing across morally gray lines, these stories are naughty, devious, and downright delicious. How far are you willing to go to get what you want? These rebellious tales answer that question. Every character has a dubious shade of values. Dark secrets, wanton desires, and the means to win. These stories go beyond your usual heroes. They explore the darkness inside us all, the conflicts we face, and the choices we make when striving for our desires-both good and bad… But then, none of us are halo wearing heroes anyway… right? Get it now.

This collaborative sampler from Kevin Tumlinson and Mark Leslie combines a "Dan Kotler" archeological thriller with a "Canadian Werewolf" humorous thriller. These 15,000+ words are meant to introduce you to two different characters from two different thriller universes.The Brass Hall - Kevin TumlinsonWhat is a Celtic tomb doing in Egypt?Dan Kotler ('The Coelho Medallion') is back in this archaeological thriller prequel!Dan Kotler can't turn away from a good historic mystery. And finding a tomb for a Celtic god in a mountainous region of Egypt certainly qualifies.As Kotler investigates, he finds an amazing array of artifacts and evidence, and all of it points to something so remarkable it could redefine history-if Kotler can survive long enough to reveal it to the world.Join Dr. Kotler for an adventure an Egyptian adventure with a Celtic twist in this thrilling prequel to 'The Coelho Medallion.'This Time Around - Mark LeslieCAUGHT BETWEEN THE MOON AND NEW YORK CITY.Being a werewolf isn't all about howling at the moon. Or running carelessly through boundless fields feeling the wind in your fur. Not when you live in the most populous city in the US.For Michael Andrews, a Canadian living in Manhattan and afflicted with lycanthropy, there are odd side effects to being a werewolf in the middle of a bustling metropolis.Such as waking up naked in Battery Park with absolutely no memory of the night before as a wolf and trying to figure out why there is a bullet hole in his leg.Just another day in the life of a man living with the odd side effect of his werewolf affliction.(This short story is the tale that inspired the full length Mark Leslie novel A Canadian Werewolf in New York)A Happy Pants Books and Stark Publishing collaborative project.

Prepare to be thrilled and chilled with this compilation of tales compiled from historical documents, first-person accounts, and the files of the paranormal group Haunted Hamilton, which has been investigating and celebrating Hamilton's historic haunted past since 1999.

From haunted mine shafts to inexplicable lights in the northern sky, there are strange things afoot in the peaceful northern municipality of Sudbury; eerie phenomenon that will amaze, give you pause, make you wonder, and have you looking twice at what might first appear to be innocent shadows.

Journey inside the eerie hospitals, asylums, and sanatoriums that ghostly residents refuse to leave. Mark Leslie and Rhonda Parrish share spooky stories from across Canada, the United States, and the world.

It's been said that books have a life of their own, but there's more than literature lurking in the cobwebbed recesses of dusty bookstores and libraries across Canada. Read about some of the most celebrated and eerie bookish haunts, and try to brush off that feeling of someone watching from just over your shoulder...