Gary Reed
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The Blockbuster Drug may be just the prescription for the reader looking for a smart, suspenseful novel set against the background of some of today's cutting-edge medical and legal issues. Set largely inside a major health plan located in Cincinnati, this novel explores the dependent - but often contentious - relationships among health plans, drug companies, physicians and patients. Spencer Doss, M.D., the health plan's new Regional Medical Director,...
2) Pandora
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Pandora is accused of corrupting the world in Greek mythology. Find out how this came to be in this brilliantly illustrated Greek myth. Pink level for your fluent reader. Reviewed Short Tales introduce entertaining, easy-to-read books to children in the hopes that they will acquire a love of reading that will last a lifetime. For centuries, stories have been told that explain the world and all of its secrets. The Short Tales Myths explore the most...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Deep under the sea, the little mermaid imagined the human world. Finally, her day came to go to the surface, and even your youngest reader can tag along on her journey! Green level for your beginning reader. Reviewed Short Tales introduce entertaining, easy-to-read books to children in the hopes that they will acquire a love of reading that will last a lifetime. Bring the fantasy world of fairy tales to beginning readers with the Short Tales Fairy...
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Raven Chronicles volume 1
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Described as the X-Files meets Mission Impossible, a unique team of operatives, led by the mysterious Edgar Allan Raven, under the auspices of the organization called Raven, Inc., are brought together to investigate any and all cases of paranormal activity. Formed of both skeptics and believers alike, the team is often called in by local or government authorities when cases prove to be too bizarre, too unusual, or just plain unsolvable. Covering the...
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Saint Germaine volume 2
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Newspaper reporter Manny Chanchu, a proven skeptic, begins to realize that the legend of Saint Germaine is actually true and uncovers a secret that Germaine was keeping from him during their discussions. Lilith, having desperately attempted to live a "normal" life, finds the secret to peace within herself. Part 2 of 4.
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Take a tour through a most unusual zoo where a young informative girl called Zelda and her pet cat Meow work and play. But at this particular zoo all the animals are 'zombified'. And though the animals are dead they do still move around and need to be taken care of. A fun-filled tour that's not too scary and gives young readers tidbits of information on their favorite animals they might find at a zoo.
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Deadworld Restoration volume 4
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The human traitor Bowker finds out about Project Lazarus as Moloch sets a new plan into motion. Donna must choose between her undead and human side in the midst of the zombie attack on New Washington. While Dan is torn between his love for the woman who controls the zombies. Dead Killer leads the remaining lepers in a last ditch effort to stop the grakken demon creatures before they breed even more. The events set up the epic conclusion of the Restoration...
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Saint Germaine volume 1
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The compelling saga of a man who lives forever. Germaine pulls the memories of those about to die and binds them into his own. He is a blend of memories and his own mind is a history of mankind. Germaine can claim immortality yet he has died a thousand deaths. He has traversed the paths of mankind for untold years with his companion, Lilith. But Lilith's disappearance and the perils of the modern world direct him to undertake a new quest - to surrender...
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Zulunation The End of An Empire volume 1
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The saga that led to the decline of the British Empire, especially in colonial Africa. Based on true events. A call to war! The British, in command of South Africa, decide the best course of action is to goad the non-compliant Zulu''s into a battle. The Zulus, armed with only spears would have no chance against the heavily armed British force, representing the best of the world's greatest empire. Arrogance has its price as the British will soon find...
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Sinergy: Sin Eternal is a re-tooling of the immortal Dante's Inferno literary work where a man descends into Hell to witness the plight of the sinners doomed for eternity. The apprehensive traveler and his mysterious guide enter Hell to witness the fates of The Opportunist, the Virtuous Pagans, the Gluttons, as well as encounter some of the sentient guardians of Hell. Each of the levels of Hell are drawn by different artists as a man begins a journey...
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Saint Germaine witnesses the events of one of William Shakespeare's most tragic characters. Formerly an influential force with the young Prince Hal, Falstaff is ostracized by Hal when he assumes the throne as King Henry the V. While Henry prepares for his epic battle at Agincourt, which led to the eventual unification of his kingdoms of France and England, Falstaff must stay behind and tells Saint Germaine of his tale. Saint Germaine is a being who...
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A Gothic tale based loosely on a play by August Strindberg, this is a surrealistic saga of a man who flashes back to the "defining moment" in his life where he found love, a future, terror and despair. A young man finds himself on destiny's door as he is pulled into an ancient family feud and is surprised to find out that somehow he is involved. Knowing that he has a special ability to sense things in others, young Isaac feels he is prepared for anything...and...
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Deadworld War of the Dead volume 3
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King Zombie sends in his largest attack yet against Safe Haven and reveals to Bowker that the purpose is not to win but to push the humans to the point of desperation. Now, Bowker can negotiate the terms of surrender and the humans have no choice but to accept the terms. Deake is diagnosed by the doctor and Bowker mades a surprising decision.
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Renfield volume 5
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The concluding issue to the saga that is Renfield. The Master decides to take Mina Harker as his next victim but Renfield has determined that it is true evil being offered to him, not deliverance. It's a race against time and Mina's life is in the balance as Van Helsing, Dr. Seward, and the others desperately try to stop the Count of Darkness.
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Renfield volume 3
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Dr. Seward finds things are happening beyond his understanding and hopes that Professor Van Helsing can help him. Lucy Westenra sleepwalks at night and is found in the morning, nearly drained of blood. Renfield, however, now has figured out what life truly is...human blood is the secret. Rating: 10 out of 10. "...a rare treat; a truly classic piece... Whether you're a horror buff, a comics fan or just one who enjoys this chunka reading format, you're...
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Storyville The Prostitute Murders volume 4
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The investigation into the Storyville murders of 1910 New Orleans makes headway as answers start to develop that could explain the deaths. A society of businessmen who banded together for profit and outward appearances may be the key to the murders. In a city full of disease before the era of antibiotics, deadly untreated pathogens may also be playing a major role. But our investigators have to be extremely careful as the city is on the precipice...
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Renfield volume 1
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Renfield is haunting and sophisticated mini-series of the bug-eating inmate from Bram Stoker's classic Dracula novel. It centers on a man who is slowly being consumed by madness because of the visions and voices that intrude upon his dreams and nightmares. While the events from the Dracula novel swirl around him, Renfield faces his pre-ordained task of preparing for his mysterious "master" and struggles to understand what his "messiah" is asking of...
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Over a game of chess, the immortal Saint Germaine tells the tale of Quasimodo and the tragic events surrounding the cathedral of Notre Dame to his opponent and author Victor Hugo. Saint Germaine is a being who claims immortality yet has died a thousand deaths. He has traversed the paths of mankind for untold years. He is the purveyor of light in a world slowly being consumed by shadows. He is Saint Germaine and death to him is nothing more than a...
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Saint Germaine chronicles the life of one of Europe's most famous adventurers... the vagabond lover Casanova, who infected the high courts with his charm, wit, and persuasive manner. His claim to fame included his many affairs, his escape from a Venice prison that was deemed inescapable, his frequent ventures into spying, his service as a monk, and the fateful duel that finally catapulted him to the rank of "gentleman of the court". It is a story...