The Mammoth Book of Sword and Honor (Mammoth Books)

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The Napoleonic Wars in Europe, the Zulu conflict in Africa, the Civil War in America-in the nineteenth century, on battlefields around the world, cavalrymen and infantry marched into combat that was unparalleled in the number of lives it claimed and the amount of blood it shed. For the common soldier on the front lines at this time, swords and bayonets, not rifles and heavy artillery, defined the day-to-day fighting experience. Out of that experience have been woven some of the most memorable tales of courage in our literature. While some of the nearly thirty stories in this anthology are culled from classics by such celebrated fiction writers as Arthur Conan Doyle, Alexander Dumas, Prosper Merimee, Ambrose Bierce, and Stephen Crane, others have been especially commissioned for this volume. John Jakes, for one, brings to life a crucial moment of military doubt in his tale of the American Civil War, while John Aquino illuminates anew the military character of a young Robert E. Lee. Just as Richard Howard revisits the Napoleonic era with a new Alain Luisard story, so does Garry Douglas return to the Crimean War with a new adventure of Sergeant John Crossman, and George Macdonald Fraser embroils his redoutable Flashman in the Indian Mutiny. In all, there's adventure enough to thrill readers of any century.

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Great 19th Century War Stories.......2000-11-06

This a great collection of 19th century war stories, beginning with the Napoleonic wars and going to the late 19th century. It contains stories not only from the British point of view, but also from the French. It introduced me to authors I'd never heard of before, and whom I'll have to follow up. Even Mark Twain is included with stories about the Civil War. A great read!

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Tony, a former street kid, is now a production assistant on a TV series about a vampire detective. But the special effects wizard is actually a real wizard who's come from another dimension-along with a dangerous foe. And Tony will definitely need the help of vampire Henry Fitzroy if he, his friend-and the world-are going to stand any chance of surviving this invasion.

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In 1991, a new series soared into the fantasy firmament with the publication of Blood Price, the first novel in Tanya Huff's acclaimed five-volume masterwork, which followed the exploits of Vicki Nelson, private investigator, and vampire Henry Fitzroy.
Together, Vicki and Henry faced and survived perils ranging from demons, werewolves, and mummies to zombies and restless spirits crying out for revenge. In their trials they were aided-willingly or not-by an assortment of allies. Among these allies was a street kid named Tony Foster. Claimed by Vicki as a reliable snitch and by Henry as "one of his own," Tony found himself rescued from his dead-end existence and given a chance for a better life.
Relocating to Vancouver with Henry, and forced to get his act together, Tony embarked on a career in Vancouver's burgeoning TV industry, landing a job as a production assistant at CB Productions. In an example of art echoing life, the syndicated TV series Tony worked for was "Darkest Night," a show about the adventures of a vampire detective.
Except for his unrequited crush on the show's handsome costar, Lee Nicholas, Tony was pretty content, at least until the day everything started to fall apart on the set. It began with shadows-shadows that seemed to be where shadows didn't belong, shadows that almost seem to have an existence of their own....
Tony tried to ignore it, to tell himself it was all in his imagination-until he found Nikki Waugh's body... and felt the shadow's touch....
And when shadow appeared to cast its claim on Lee, and a crash stunt went wrong for no discernible reason, Tony could no longer ignore what was happening. He had to find out what was threatening everyone on the "Darkest Night" set. And, of course, he needed Henry's help.
It wasn't long before the trail left to CB Productions own special effects wizard, Arra Pelindrake-and a frightening explanation which only a young man with Tony's unique background could accept. But knowing what he faced was only half the battle-finding a way to survive the unsurvivable, and defeat the undefeatable-that was the real challenge!

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Promising Start to Spin-Off Series; Light & Exciting.......2007-04-03

_Smoke and Shadows_ is a spin-off of an established paranormal mystery series based around the adventures encountered by nearly-blind private eye (metaphor?) Vickie Nelson after she meets vampire Henry Fitzroy. Those who like to mix a little television with their reading might recognize these as the inspiration of new Lifetime series, _Blood Ties_. Those who like to mix a little television with their reading might _also_ very much appreciate the direction that Huff has gone with her new books. Protagonist Tony Foster, a former street kid, is now a television production assistant on a vampire detective series, and his job feeds into much of this book's humor and interest. Not that reading about Vickie wasn't fun, but Tony breathes new life into this increasingly popular genre. Drawn into the mysteries rather than seeking them out, he reads like a very real, natural person in very unnatural situations. The occasional interaction with Henry adds nice nostalgia, as well as a few new layers, but, truly, Tony is the star of this show. The book has a light touch and a tongue-in-cheek approach that doesn't soften the edges of its brief episodes of true horror.

Oh, and some readers may need to be warned: Tony is gay, actively gay, and Tanya Huff treats his romance life as naturally as she would any straight character's. If for some reason the idea of two men being attracted to one another is offensive to you, you'd better settle down with a different book. Quite rightly, in my opinion, this one doesn't flinch.

flawed.......2007-03-28

It is not easy to fathom what exactly is wrong with this novel.

Some reviewers complained about the constant pop culture references, unintelligible unless you have watched a lot of TV, but this is just a minor point: people who do not watch television often may miss the full edge of the puns, but they will still understand that they are faced with a pun.
Other reviewers seem to be complaining about the explicit slash content, the main character, Tony, being explicitly gay. To those I can only say:"Grow up!"
Nobody has to agree perforce to homosexuality in the fiction one reads, but if one does not, it would be best to simply say so, not making excuses. After all gay readers, up to a couple of years ago, had to relate perforce to straight characters only. I make a point of always saying if a book I read has gay content so that those unwilling to face it can skip it.

Back to the book.

Characters are likeable, a little sketchy, but this being an entertainment series one supposes they will get more depth along the way. One supposes, but still a little more depth... more attention to Tony's heartaches for example, to Henry's scruples?

The TV setting is allright, full of possibilities and potential.

In my opinion it is the script which sucks (hey, read a couple of Tony's lines and you will slang yourself silly before you realise it).
Whole paragraphs at a time are unfinished, clumsy. This makes the reading more difficult, less enjoyable, slow. You do not want slow when reading fantasy, unless it is gorgeous writing.
There being many other paragraphs perfectly good one has to suppose a lack of concentration, hurry or both.

Ms Huff is a successful writer. How many children -if any of course- does she have to send to college that she cannot take more time to spend on reviewing?

Maybe better than Blood.......2007-03-13

This is an excellent series. I'd almost say that it was better than the Blood Books, except that the background laid down there makes me appreciate even more the continuation of the Henry/Tony storyline. I cannot tell y'all what a relief it is to get away from Vicki, and how cool it is to get to hang out with Henry and Tony without Vicki's histrionics, foul temper and all-consuming control-freakiness.

Henry Fitzroy is the most compelling character in vampire fiction today, and Tony was always my second-favorite character from the Blood Books. The series starts off well, and gets better with each volume. Tony's emergence as a wizard puts him on a more level field with Henry - metaphysically, at least. Happily, they are still the same people inside, and their friendship/relationship tensions are poignant and endearing. Oh, right - and they're saving the world. Watching each of them evolve is a great deal of fun. From Tony's POV of everyday magic for the real world to Henry's struggle to bridge the supernatural and the ordinary worlds, I loved every minute of it. I hope Huff has more in the works for these two, cause I'm addicted.

Tony Foster's Series.......2007-02-08

Those of us who read and enjoyed the "Blood" books involving Vickie Nelson. are going to be pleased to meet up again with Henry Fitzroy and Tony Foster. On one hand while I think this book stands on its own, on the other it would help to have read the prior series.

Also those of us who have watched the syndicated television show about the vampire police detective, Forever Knight-- shot in Canada and quite possibly the most popular syndicated vampire detective show in North America-- will get a chuckle out of some of the trappings of the story including the reference to flashbacks in the show.

In this opening salvo of Tanya Huff's new series, Tony becomes involved in a web of unfamiliar magics as he starts to come of age as a hero while still being drawn to the comfort of his old relationship with Henry but stepping out into the world beyond Henry's total control.

This book is likely to have an appeal to younger readers. In the way of a lot of North American books the sex is not explicit, but the violence is.

Quite a Good bedtime Read.......2006-03-18

I mainly knew Huff from her earlier fantasy series, so when I saw this title in one of my book runs, I picked it up. Since my life proves hectic, I hunker down with my chosen book(s) before I pass out.

Well, this book accompanied me to work for lunch since the main character completely enchanted me.

Tony's character is compelling and endearingly real. I loved his internal dialog, his frustrations and self-doubts.

What kept this book from a 5 was, and this is hilarious, how many times Huff used the word "snorted" to describe a character's reponse. At times I wondered who she knew that snorted so much. I doubt if I snort erm, once a day?

Plus Huff does not understand how to have characters use an, shall I say, universal POV. Her characters almost speak in the first person, as in you are not privy to another character's thoughts, just their reactions to the character de jour. She cannot handle more than one character at a time.

But, since Huff created a clever plot, I can recommend this as a fun read and I have already purchased the next Tony Foster book. I am curious to see how the proudly gay young man fares against his next supernatural challenge.

Night Tales: Night Shift/ Night Shadow/ Nightshade/ Night Smoke

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an absolute pleasure to read
4 very early Nora tales that are outstanding
Four Fabulous Stories!
Fabulous book!
Not up to her usual standards.

Night Tales: Night Shift/ Night Shadow/ Nightshade/ Night Smoke
Nora Roberts
Manufacturer: Silhouette
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an absolute pleasure to read.......2007-01-15

with four distinct books all revolving around the "night" theme, nora roberts once again captures the beauty of love

in "Night Shift", you're thrust into the world of DJs and radio stations, a world most people know nothing about. Throughout the entire story, your rooting for Boyd to win over Cilla's heart and capture the person who is plotting against her.

in "Night Shadow", you see that Cilla's sister's story is just as incredible as her own, maybe better. It was amusing to see how Ms. Roberts fared dipping into the "superhero" element with Nemesis. This story has sort of a spiderman romance about it, which makes it all the more enjoyable

"Nightshade" deals with the story of Boyd's partner, Althea. She is one tough lady, but Colt Nightshade manages to romance her in time. The crime they're both investigating makes the story suspensful and interesting to follow.

"Night Smoke" certainly lives up to its name. Boyd's sister butts heads with arson investigator Ryan Piasecki. Through some dangerous moments, I assure you the ending, is indeed happily ever after.

The best part about reading all four of these is that you get to see how characters in the earlier stories develop with their marriages and children.

I urge everyone to read not only these stories, but the other two "Night Tales" books Ms. Roberts has produced in "Night Tales: Night Sheild and Night Moves", but stunning.

Once again I applaud Ms. Roberts with her astonishing series, "Night Tales"

4 very early Nora tales that are outstanding.......2004-10-07

Some of Nora Robert's Early works, the "Night" tales are hard to find. You find them in secondary bookstores used - maybe - and for very high prices. Here you have all four tales (four complete Silhouette novels) in one volume - Night Shift, Night Shadow, Nightshade and Night Smoke. They are some of the best of her early works and it's great to get them all under one cover.

Night Shift has Detective Boyd Fletcher assigned to protect Cilla O'Roarke. She is a nighttime talk Disc Jockey at a local Denver radio station whose life has been threatened. Cilla is a tough cookie, but even she knows she needs Boyd's help. While being her bodyguard, Boyd falls for her, which jeopardizes his objectivity he needs to catch the psycho. But he cannot deny the attraction.

Night Shadow is Cilla's sister's story. Deborah O'Roarke. Deborah is an assistant DA, and she gets into danger because of the case she's involved in. Gage and his alter ego Nemisis (think Daredevil with sight) see it as their duty to protect the gusty DA. The Fantasy element in this is outstanding and I love the strong leads.

Nightshade is the story of Boyd's ex-partner, Althea Grayson (we met her as she helped Boyd protect Cilla in Night Shift). She is an early Eve Dallas (...In Death Series - the "role" model for Eve?) a very independent lass, who is a by the book cop. Sexy Colt Nightshade is a Private Investigator who disdains rules, unless he makes them up. They are both strong willed detectives with their own methods, and naturally clash - on the streets and in bed - as they are forced to work together to stalk a killer.

Night Smoke sees Natalie Fletcher, Boyd's sister clash with arson investigator, Ryan Piasecki. When several of the buildings Natalie owns has fires, she and Ryan clash, soon they are proving where there is smoke, there is in deed fire!

Four early Robert's tales guaranteed to delight her fans.

Four Fabulous Stories!.......2002-11-12

After being sooo disappointed in "Full House" I had to read something to renew my faith and Nora Roberts did the trick. What an entertaining book and each story stands alone but is connected.

Each story has a great hero and heroine, pretty good mysteries and great romance. One is sort of a fantasy and that one needs you to believe. The others are full out good reads. Thanks you, Nora. I will re-read this whole book again and again.

Fabulous book!.......2002-10-25

Everyone who is at all a fan of romance or romantic suspense knows how popular Nora Roberts is. Her books sell for a reason. I think this series is Nora at her best. All 4 of the books are filled with the strong characters, sexual tension, and suspenseful moments that make her such a good writer. I also like having all the related books published together in one package.
Another thing that makes this series unique to me is how each of the books has a common element: the night, but still manages to be fundamentally different too. The first, Night Shift, is pretty standard romantic suspense, but it is also well written. Night Shadow is more fantasy with some supernatural elements thrown in. Night Shade, the third and my favorite of the series, has the most fleshed out characters in my opinion. The clash between the two main characters is what makes this story work. Night Smoke, the last of the stories, is more a classic case of rich girl meets working class boy. Nora adds suspense and good dialogue to raise it above the average romance. Be warned though. The subject matter IS a little dark in these novels. They are grittier than standard romance novels. If you are looking for light fluff, you might want to try some of her other novels. But if you are looking for good romantic suspense, you can't go wrong here.

Not up to her usual standards........2002-07-12

This is a set of four stories about the same family. Night Shift is about Boyd Fletcher and a lovely DJ who is having stalker problems, it is probably my favorite of the four. In Night Shadow Boyd's sister-in-law Deborah O'Roarke is falling in love with a man who has an amazing secret. Nightshade is about Boyd's partner Thea . Night Smoke is the story about Boyd's sister Natalie Fletcher, arson and the sexy fireman who helps find the arsonist.

As is typical with Nora Roberts series, each story can stand on it's own. However, I like the fact that you can revisit old characters and catch up on their lives through Nora Roberts other books. There is a follow up to these four stories about Boyd's daugther and a private investegator. It is a great story and out of the five stories, my favorite.

I typically rate Nora Roberts stories with fives. However, this one has a four. I found this a little bit too 'off the wall' for my tastes. The idea that some man can become invisible at will was just to wild. I think that the connection being made in other reviews between books written by Nora Roberts under the name JD Robb is correct. These books have another world/futeristic type feel to them. The cities are darker, more evil, particularly in Night Shadow. The JD Robb books are some that I do not enjoy and I'm dissapointed to see that leaking over into the Nora Roberts romance books.

However, having said that, let me stress that I find any Nora Roberts book to be above and beyond the normal romance book and worth reading.

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SHADOWS and SMOKE
L. W. ARRINGTON
Manufacturer: AuthorHouse
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Binding: Paperback

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3 Book Set By Nora Roberts (Night Series); Night Shift Night Shadow; Night Shade Night Smoke; Night Shield Night Moves
Nora Roberts
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ASIN: B000W4615W

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3 Book Set By Nora Roberts (Night Series); Night Shift Night Shadow; Night Shade Night Smoke; Night Shield Night Moves.

Night Series[4 Book Set,sim's Softcovers] (night series, 1-4[night shadow/night shade/night smoke/night shield])

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Night Series[4 Book Set,sim's Softcovers] (night series, 1-4[night shadow/night shade/night smoke/night shield])
nora roberts
Manufacturer: silhouette intimate moments
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000PI3Y7S

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four of ms.roberts best romantic suspense novels in a series with a touch of the paranormal....

Night Tales - Four Complete Novels - Night Shift; Night Shadow; Nightshade; Night Smoke

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Night Tales - Four Complete Novels - Night Shift; Night Shadow; Nightshade; Night Smoke
Nora Roberts
Manufacturer: Harlequin / Mills & Boon
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: 0733524141

Night Tales - Four Complete Novels, Contains Night Shift; Night Shadow; Nightshade; Night Smoke

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Night Tales - Four Complete Novels, Contains Night Shift; Night Shadow; Nightshade; Night Smoke
Nora Roberts
Manufacturer: Silhouette Books
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Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000R9GOX6

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Smoke and Shadow (Foggy Nights)
Catherine Snodgrass
Manufacturer: Amber Quill Press, LLC
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1592799299
Release Date: 2003-05-07

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Can two people cast aside fifteen years of feuding to reach for the love that has been lurking on the sidelines all those years? That's what Ben Slade and Ariel Dillon try to discover when a chance event puts them in each other's arms-and in the path of a murderer.

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Roses, Smoke And Shadows
Dylan Defrees
Manufacturer: Authorhouse
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Binding: Paperback

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Night Tales by Nora Roberts (Night Shift/Night Shadow - Night Shade/Night Smoke - Night Shield/Night Moves, 3 Volumes)
Nora Roberts
Manufacturer: Silhouette
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
ASIN: B000IVF0BU

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Another Zany Norby Adventure.......2001-11-02

This latest installment of the Norby saga is an excellent read for young and old readers alike. I was hoping that Lizzie the taxi would be in another novel after I read "Norby Down to Earth" and Janet Asimov did not disappoint me. Although the story really isn't focused on Lizzie, the character really serves the other characters in a way that makes you feel like she goes above and beyond the three laws of robotics. I recommend the and all of the other Norby books.

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In our day when there is much strife between factions, this work illuminates the theme of transcendence as understood by the saints of the religious traditions: Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity.

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A "chef d'oeuvre".......2006-05-14

This long-awaited book certainly represents one of the more important work recently released by World Wisdom.

Reza Shah-Kazemi is a Research Associate at the Institute of Ismaili Studies in London and one of the most preeminent contemporary Perennialist writers. Although initially written as a Doctoral Thesis, this book is dedicated to the memory of Frithjof Schuon, and presented here as a demonstration of the "transcendent unity of religions" based on a comparative study of three major figures of Hinduism, Islam and Christianity (Shankara, Ibn Arabi and Meister Eckhart) and their approach of the non-dual Absolute both at the doctrinal and practical level. Each study is divided systematically into three parts: a first one on the doctrine of the Absolute, the second one on the spiritual path and the last on the return of the God-realized man to the creatures. The book concludes on the "essential elements of communality" between the three spiritual masters. In very substantial appendices, Reza Shah-Kazemi criticizes some of the more contemporary attempts to "reduce the transcendence" by academia but also by pseudo-Perennialists such as A. Huxley.

Reza Shah-Kazemi's work is indeed both a metaphysical and erudite demonstration of such communality at the summit of the great religious traditions and a merciful response to the predominant relativism in the field of Comparative Religion. A master piece ....

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