Bøger af Stephen Brennan

Prohibition-era Chicago hides a secret far darker than lawless merriment... A strange favor to a millionaire industrialist gets out of control when John is ordered to safeguard his petulant daughter against a mysterious and violent stalker that followed them home from Vienna. The deceptively simple task goes off the rails immediately, becoming a deadly cat and mouse struggle between the fearsome metal automaton and an evil older than civilization itself. With all of Chicago caught in the crossfire. As an abhorrent plan ticks closer to fruition, and bodies pile up by the dozen, the girl's only hope depends on the lesser of two evils emerging victorious.

The already gritty world of 1920s Chicago receives a bloodsoaked metal antihero. A tank that wears a trench coat. "It's like Batman, but a little more adult. And there's a really compelling human element to this story that could almost stand by itself." - Author "Wow! The story is very well written, but the characters are amazing." - Amazon Reviewer Young Jack's quest for acceptance in Rick Bara's gang takes a deadly turn when two of its members are brutally murdered by a mysterious rival. An almost mythical mob enforcer whose name people are afraid to say out loud. John Irons. Eager to prove himself worthy, and blissfully unaware that Rick doesn't care if he lives or dies in the attempt, Jack accepts the job of tracking down an elusive foe in a city overflowing with sin. But his single-minded search yields an incomprehensible truth: John isn't a man. He's an ungodly creation, the likes of which no one has ever seen on Chicago's streets. As dangerous as he is unfeeling. And Jack's name is only one on a very long list of men destined to die at the monster's hands. Caught between an oncoming storm and his own foolhardy determination to be a man, Jack charts a suicidal course forward, gambling dozens of lives on the strength of his own craftiness and fortitude. But will it be enough? And is he truly the hero of the story? Witness the beginning of a Chicago legend.

Incredible stories from those who thrived in the Wild West.The “mountain men” were the hunters and trappers who fiercely strode the Rocky Mountains in the early to mid-1800s. They braved the elements in search of the skins of beavers and other wild animals, to sell or barter for goods. The lifestyle of the mountain men could be harsh, existing as they did among animals, and spending most of their days and nights living and camping out in the great unexplored wilds of the Rockies. Life outdoors presented many threats, not least among them Native Americans, who were hostile to the mountain men encroaching on the area for their own purposes. For a certain kind of pioneer, this risk and more were outweighed by the benefits of living free, without the restrictions and boundaries of “civilized” settlements.Included in this collection are tales from great writers, including:Washington IrvingStanley VestalOsborne RussellFrancis Parkman Jr.And many more!In The Adventures of the Mountain Men, New York Times bestselling author Stephen Brennan has compiled many of the best stories about the mountain men—the most daring exploits, the death-defying chances taken to hunt big game, the clashes with the arrows of Native Americans, and also the moments when the men were struck by the incomparable beauty of the unsullied, majestic Rocky Mountains.

"The West's most prominent lawmen and criminals tell their stories of fight, death, and survival. In the romantic narrative of the Old West, two larger-than-life characters emerged as the perfect foils for each other--the rampant outlaw and the heroic peace officer. Without the villain, sheriffs would not have needed to uphold the law; and without the sheriff, villains would have had no law to break. Together, both personalities fought, lost, and triumphed amid shootouts, train robberies, and bank holdups against the backdrop of the lawless American frontier. This spectacular collection of true memoirs and autobiographies, told by the very people who lived these criminal and righteous lives during the Old West, reveal the outlaw and peace officer at their worst and best. Watch as Mark Twain introduces notorious gunslinger Jack Slade; hear about Theodore Roosevelt's encounters with men, women, and game from Roosevelt himself; read sheriff Pat Garrett's biography of Billy the Kid, the outlaw he killed; and listen as lawmen Bat Masterson and Wyatt Earp describe each other in their own accounts. Including other carefully curated stories by Tom Horn, Cole Younger, and more, Outlaws and Peace Officers invokes danger, honor, and the fight for survival during this perilous but exciting chapter in American history. "--

"Survival skills of the Native Americans is a fascinating, practical guide to the techniques that have made the indigenous people of North America revered for their mastery of the wilderness. Readers can replicate outdoor living by trying a hand at making rafts and canoes, constructing tools, and living off the land"--

Crafts and Skills of the Mountain Man is a fascinating, practical guide to the skills that have made the mountain men famous worldwide as outdoorsmen and craftsmen. Readers can replicate outdoor living by trying a hand at making rafts and canoes, constructing tools, and living off the land. Learn key skills like: Building a strong fire. Learning to hunt and butcher your meals. Creating a safe and solid shelter. And much more! Whether you're an avid outdoorsman or a novice hiker, Crafts and Skills of the Mountain Man is your handbook to not only surviving outdoors, but flourishing. The style of the mountain man is unique and popular, especially among young people, historians, and those with a special interest in living off the land. The mountain man has been successful outdoors for ages, and now you can too with the skills, tips, and tricks included in this handy manual. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

A study guide for candidates of the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons examination. Contains revision notes, MCQs and SBAs.