Books with author Elizabeth Hand

Don't miss the exciting conclusion of the Boba Fett series! After surviving the battle with General Grievous, Boba Fett is emerging as one of the galaxy's most skilled bounty hunters. But Boba has his eye on one bounty: Mace Windu, the Jedi who killed his father. When Boba finds himself on Coruscant, he plunges into the planet's underworld and finds Mace Windu for the greatest confrontation of his life—and his only chance at revenge.

This Shirley Jackson Award–winning novel is “a true surreal phantasmagoria . . . [a] gothic supernatural” horror story set in the decadent world of British rock (Chelsea Quinn Yarbro). When the young members of a British acid-folk band are compelled by their manager to record their unique music, they hole up at Wylding Hall, an ancient country house with dark secrets. There they create the album that will make their reputation, but at a terrifying cost: Julian Blake, the group’s lead singer, disappears within the mansion and is never seen or heard from again. Now, years later, the surviving musicians, along with their friends and lovers—including a psychic, a photographer, and the band’s manager—meet with a young documentary filmmaker to tell their own versions of what happened that summer. But whose story is true? And what really happened to Julian Blake?

Join Boba Fett in this fifth adventure in the series. When you work for Jabba the Hutt, you do what he says—no matter what. So when Jabba sends Boba into the thick of the Clone Wars, there is no backing down. Boba crosses paths with General Grievous—fierce, strong, and working to overthrow the Republic—and sparks fly. The time has now come for Boba Fett to prove himself as Jabba's newest bounty hunter.

Don't miss the third adventure in the Boba Fett series! When Boba Fett's father, Jango Fett, died in the first Clone War battle, he left a fortune behind on the planet Aargau. Only bounty hunter Aurra Sing knows its location—but only Boba Fett can get to it—so they need each other to find and retrieve the fortune. But can they trust each other? As the search for his father's fortune becomes dangerously complicated, Boba Fett must outsmart his enemies, hidden and otherwise. His future depends on it.

After the tragic and mysterious death of one of their founding members, the young musicians in a British acid-folk band hole up at Wylding Hall, an ancient country house with its own dark secrets. There they record the classic album that will make their reputation but at a terrifying cost, when Julian Blake, their lead singer, disappears within the mansion and is never seen again. Now, years later, each of the surviving musicians, their friends and lovers (including a psychic, a photographer, and the band s manager) meets with a young documentary filmmaker to tell his or her own version of what happened during that summer but whose story is the true one? And what really happened to Julian Blake? "Elizabeth Hand s Wylding Hall is not only beautifully written, but also a story about the essences of an age past that still haunt the bucolic reaches of England s countryside. The pagan elements utilized for their creepy and mythopoeic presence more than outright horror, the resulting story is Robert Johnson standing at the crossroads of British folk. Heaven can be touched, but you must pay the dark spirits of nature, not the devil.

Madeleine and Rogan are first cousins, best friends, twinned souls, each other’s first love. Even within their large, disorderly family—all descendants of a famous actress—their intensity and passion for theater sets them apart. It makes them a little dangerous. When they are cast in their school’s production of Twelfth Night, they are forced to face their separate talents and futures, and their future together. This masterful short novel, winner of the World Fantasy Award, is magic on paper.

Acclaimed crime writer Elizabeth Hand returns to her "fiercely frightening yet hauntingly beautiful" cult-favorite series: Photographer Cass Neary is hard-up for cash and in more danger than she realizes on the hunt for an ancient, legendary book (Tess Gerritsen). Photographer Cass Neary is desperate to get home, and she's already lost her camera -- like losing a limb. Now her only chance is to cash in on a deal that a friend is about to cut for a legendary illuminated manuscript: The Book of Lamps and Banners. Rumored to have been rescued from the Library at Alexandria, the Book is said to contain ancient esoteric knowledge, even an otherworldly power. So when an intruder brazenly steals the manuscript, Cass and her ex-con lover Quinn must get it back-plunging headlong into a shady underworld where antiquarian booksellers, unhinged tech entrepreneurs, and brutal nationalists all converge. This breathless psychological thriller, featuring one of the greatest amateur sleuths of the past decade, could only come from the mind of Elizabeth Hand. "Kaleidoscopic, dark, and mysterious . . . This novel is a jaw-punch, written with a snarling grace." -- Paul Tremblay, author of The Cabin at the End of the World“I love Cass Neary . . . . Her latest misadventure is vivid and haunting, braiding the ancient and occult with the unholy frights of the modern world.” ―Steph Cha, author of Your House Will Pay"Elizabeth Hand has delivered a startling book that is dirty, wise, aching, and almost magical."―Ivy Pochoda, author of These Women

"Very easy read and informative for my travel clients! I was able to give them the best trip ever!" - Amazon Review"Getting ready for my first trip to Costa Rica and this book gave me answers to my concerns. Great guide for first-time travel. Thank you" -Amazon Reviewer"I was so glad I got this and did some scanning of the pertinent sections. Especially the directions for navigating the San Jose airport! It was nice to know about some customs and social norms before going there."- Amazon Review"A must-read before visiting Costa Rica" - Amazon ReviewIf you are visiting Costa Rica for the first time, this insider's guide will be invaluable. It is filled with tips to give you a head start on your Costa Rica vacation so you can "know before you go." The information and explanations will save you time and confusion. You'll also learn Costa Rica Spanish words along the way.Learn about the history and culture of Costa Rica, when to go, what to pack, where to go. You'll know what to expect when you arrive in Costa Rica, with a complete walk-through of the airport. We've also included information to keep you safe during your vacation, the ins-and-outs of travel in the country, like renting a car, taking the bus or taxi, and hiring a private driver.Learn the differences between restaurants and sodas, grocery stores, pulperias and ferias (farmers markets), pharmacies and macrobioticas (health food stores). We'll also tell you how to shop, where to find the best prices on souvenirs and how to avoid "gringo pricing."Read this "Handy Guide" on the plane and carry it with you as you explore this amazing country.

Acclaimed crime writer Elizabeth Hand returns to her cult-favorite series: Photographer Cass Neary is hard-up for cash and in more danger than she realizes, in the hunt for an ancient, legendary book. Cass Neary needs cash to get home to New York, and she's already sold her camera-like losing a limb, for a photographer of her experience. Her best chance is to get in on the deal that Griffin, an old flame, is about cut with a notoriously particular bookseller for a gorgeous, ancient illuminated manuscript: The Book of Lamps and Banners. This Book is more than just a beautiful object-its text and images are said to have a powerful magic capable of life-changing effects on anyone who reads it. But before the sale can be completed, an intruder brazenly steals the Book out from under the dealer's nose. Cass and Griff are the only suspects. To clear their names, and keep the missing text out of dangerous hands, Cass plunges into a curious underworld at the intersection of antiquarian books, cutting-edge software, and modern nationalist politics. This breathless psychological thriller, featuring one of the greatest amateur sleuths of the past decade, could only come from the mind of Elizabeth Hand.

This exciting debut in graphic novel format tells the childhood stories of literary legends including Maya Angelou, Roald Dahl, and Sandra Cisnernos. Perfect for fans of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls and Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World.What makes a writer? What inspires them? Where do their stories come from? Striking illustrations and a popular graphic novel format bring to life this anthology of literary legends and their childhoods. Featuring beloved authors such as Maya Angelou, C.S. Lewis, Gene Luen Yang and J.K. Rowling, these stories capture the childhood triumphs, failures, and inspirations that predated their careers. Children ages ten and up will see themselves in these humanized portraits and wonder if they, too, might have it in them to write. A celebration of creativity, this collective graphic biography is sprinkled throughout with writing wisdom and inspiring quotes.

"Very easy read and informative for my travel clients! I was able to give them the best trip ever!" - Amazon Review"Getting ready for my first trip to Costa Rica and this book gave me answers to my concerns. Great guide for first-time travel. Thank you" -Amazon Reviewer"I was so glad I got this and did some scanning of the pertinent sections. Especially the directions for navigating the San Jose airport! It was nice to know about some customs and social norms before going there."- Amazon Review"A must-read before visiting Costa Rica" - Amazon ReviewIf you are visiting Costa Rica for the first time, this book will be invaluable. It is filled with insider tips to give you a head start on your Costa Rica vacation so you can "know before you go." The information and explanations will save you time and confusion. You'll also learn Costa Rica Spanish words along the way.Learn about the history and culture of Costa Rica, when to go, what to pack, where to go. You'll know what to expect when you arrive in Costa Rica, with a complete walk-through of the airport. We've also included information to keep you safe during your vacation, the ins-and-outs of travel in the country, like renting a car, taking the bus or taxi, and hiring a private driver.Learn the differences between restaurants and sodas, grocery stores, pulperias and ferias (farmers markets), pharmacies and macrobioticas (health food stores). We'll also tell you how to shop, where to find the best prices on souvenirs and how to avoid "gringo pricing."Read this "Handy Guide" on the plane and carry it with you as you explore this amazing country.