Books with author Christopher Gain

DARKNESS AND LIGHT The Creature from the Black Lagoon's less attractive cousin has hit the Sunnydale scene, and Buffy and Co. are all over the new threat. So the Scoobs are stunned, naturally, when members of the Watcher's Council arrive, explaining -- or rather, insisting -- that they've got the matter "under control." Enter Faith. The Council has found a way to spring the rogue-but-repentant Slayer from jail to combat the water beast, and she is enjoying her stint as "the Good One." Buffy, a self-declared independent operator for quite some time, thinks she is going to have to do a little digging. What connection could the Council have to these horrific creatures? There's some soul-searching in store for the Slayer. Even if Buffy is ready to align with the Council, is this a battle worth fighting?

Akane Murakami died for a boy she did not love. So begins Christopher Golden’s terrifying horror trilogy, THE WAKING. Published under the pseudonym Thomas Randall, the first book in the series drew raves and chills from readers and reviewers alike. Featuring a cast of both teenagers and adults, THE WAKING TRILOGY is for all readers who love horror, mystery, suspense, and ancient folklore. A decade after its debut, the trilogy is finally complete in this single volume that includes the first print publication of the final book in the series.THE WAKING: DREAMS OF THE DEAD When Kara Harper starts her new school in Japan, she has no idea she's about to confront an ancient evil. But before long, Kara begins to have nightmares, and soon students turn up dead, viciously attacked by someone . . . or something. As Kara makes friends, she learns that there are secrets haunting the student body. Is the spirit of a murdered girl seeking revenge? Or is the killer more ancient and terrifying than an outsider can understand?THE WAKING: SPIRITS OF THE NOH Kara is finally starting to fit in at her boarding school in Japan -- after all, nothing bonds you with your classmates like having an ancient demon put a curse on you. Hoping life can go back to normal, Kara joins her friends Sakura and Miho in putting on a play for the Noh drama club. It's the story of the Hannya, a snake demon who inhabits the body of a beautiful woman. But when a few members of the Noh club go missing, Kara fears that the real Hannya has been awakened...THE WAKING: A WINTER OF GHOSTSKara's life has been a whirlwind of terror, as a demon's curse keeps waking ancient, evil creatures to torment her and her friends. When a student goes missing during a visit to a mountain forest, Kara and her friends are sure the curse has struck again. This time, it's a demon of winter, whose power is more chilling than anything they've encountered so far. And then it gets worse: the demon kidnaps Kara's boyfriend, Hachiro, with whom she's just starting to fall in love. Desperate to save him, Kara ventures back into the snowy woods, where dark forces await her…

Since the beginning of time, the demonic races have gathered every century to resolve conflicts among them and to determine the course of their future. This centennial event was called the Dark Congress. In the second century b.c., however, the Dark Congress failed to resolve their conflicts. Instead, the Congress ignited into a war that drove wedges between the various demon races from that time until now. And all of it began as a result of Kandida, the great North African river demon, being nearly killed by forces in the Congress and magically entombed in the riverbank. But now, Kandida is free, and for the first time in centuries, the Dark Congress is being called again. All demon races and other varieties of supernatural creatures have been called to gather at the Hellmouth in Providence, Rhode Island. Some gather in hopes of resolution, some in favor of war, and Kandida is tasked to broker a treaty and guide the Congress to peace, wherein everyone might simply agree to disagree. And so the demons gather under a banner of a truce. But the demons still harbor many bitter disagreements with one another. The Congress must have an arbiter of these conflicts, and that someone is Buffy Summers. Buffy is horrified and disgusted to be included. After all, she is not a demon...is she? She knows so little about her powers that she cannot say for certain where they truly spring from. How can she spend so much time wallowing in the darkness without becoming part of it? Can she possibly agree to a truce with all the horrors of the world, and allow them to come Providence without any attempt to stop them? And does she have a choice?

A young man at odds with the world. The mystery of his father's death. A city in peril. The year is 1493. Dark forces are at work in the city of Bologna. A Black Magician, dead for two centuries, threatens to be resurrected. Rebellion is being stirred up by faceless conspirators. Amid this turmoil, the mysterious death of his father compels a young man, Orlando Novi, to set aside his fears and put himself in the greatest danger of all to discover the truth. Would you have the courage to find the answer to the question you fear the most? A new fantasy thriller set in the Italian Renaissance by the award-winning author of Leonardo’s Shadow, Christopher Grey. Please go to www.handofsilverhandofgold.com for further information, interview, and more...

You have more power than you think!In this captivating story, six-year-old Alyssa finds it hard to cope with her emotions. In her head, they appear like scary monsters, their strength overwhelming her. In these moments, Alyssa sets off on a journey to find the power to conquer those emotions and unwind. Through mindfulness, Alyssa embraces the power she has to control her thoughts and emotions, supporting her social emotional well-being to "Unwind. Up, Up, and Away" into a great day.

Newly reissued, the rollicking, action-packed zombie story from one of the genre’s hottest writers! Times Square, New York City. The first ever mass séance is broadcasting live on the Sunrise morning show. If it works, the spirits of the departed on the other side will have a brief window—just a few minutes—to send a final message to their grieving loved ones. Clasping hands in an impenetrable grip, three mediums call to their spirit guides as the audience looks on in breathless anticipation. The mediums slump over, slackjawed—catatonic. And in cemeteries surrounding Manhattan, fragments of old corpses dig themselves out of the ground.... The spirits have returned. The dead are walking. They will seek out those who loved them in life, those they left behind...but they are savage and they are hungry. The horror spreads quickly, droves of the ravenous dead seeking out the living—shredding flesh from bone, feeding . But a disparate group of unlikely heroes—two headstrong college rivals, a troubled gang member, a teenage pop star and her bodyguard—is making its way to the center of the nightmare, fighting to protect their loved ones, fighting for their lives, and fighting to end the madness.

Every business book written by a famous, high-profile entrepreneur inevitably maps out their tips and tricks about how they became famous millionaires. That’s all well and good, but you’ll never be able to use any of their examples until you start your own business. Wantrepreneurs are people who want to start a business, but for one reason or another, never seem to get started. Wantrepreneurs fear finances, inadequacy, the thoughts and judgments of others, change, risk, making the wrong choice, and the ultimate killer of any entrepreneurial endeavor: failure. This is the unconventional story of a teenaged entrepreneur who grew a successful business against all odds. It offers a unique perspective, detailing how a kid can start a business, make every mistake in the book (literally), and keep going. After reading this book, will you learn how to be the next Steve Jobs, Richard Branson, or Mark Zuckerberg? No, because that has already been done. If you are on the edge, dreaming about owning a business, the only way to know if you can do it is to conquer every imaginable fear and simply get it done. This is not a steps-to-success book or a sappy “it’s so easy everyone can do it” book. In reality, being an entrepreneur is so rewarding that I wish everyone could experience what it’s like to own their own business, but more importantly find a job they love.

Happy Canada Day. To celebrate and Happy Canada’s 152nd Birthday, Incredible fun facts and Quiz to find out how well you know Canada. There are so many great things to explore in Canada. This brief book will offer you a comprehensive overview of Canada’s history. The following aspects are included in the book,-Brief history of Canada day or Dominion Day-Incredible fun facts about Canada day and Canada history that you maybe not know.-Quiz test to find out how well you know Canada and the history of the country.