Books with author James Delaney

With a bit of imagination and a heavy dose of artistic talent, Minecraft blocks can be used to build almost anything. But as you’ll see, some artists are taking Minecraft building to a whole new level.Beautiful Minecraft is a compendium of stunning artwork built in Minecraft. Using millions of blocks and spending hundreds of hours, these artists have created floating steampunk cities, alien worlds, detailed classical sculptures, fantastical landscapes, architectural marvels, and more.The results are simply beautiful.

In this twisty psychological thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Before, an actress plays both sides of a murder investigation. “[A] rich, nuanced, highly literary take on the Gone Girl theme.”—Booklist (starred review) Claire Wright is desperate. A British drama student in New York without a green card, she takes the only job she can get: working for a firm of divorce lawyers, posing as an easy pickup in hotel bars to entrap straying husbands. But then the game changes. When one of her targets becomes the suspect in a murder investigation, the police ask Claire to use her acting chops to lure him into a confession. From the start, she questions the part she’s being asked to play: Is Patrick Fogler a killer? Or is there more to this setup than she’s being told? Claire will soon realize she is playing the deadliest role of her life. Praise for Believe Me “For readers who enjoyed the paranoia factor in A. J. Finn’s The Woman in the Window or the unreliable narrator of Paula Hawkins’s The Girl on the Train.”—Library Journal “Produces a bobsled run’s worth of twists.” —Publishers Weekly “An intense, stylish psychological thriller.”—Good Housekeeping “A dark and haunting thriller . . . A superb evocation of conflicted emotions, this never lets you guess what’s coming next.”—Daily Mail “I so enjoyed it—what a twisty, exciting read.”—Sabine Durrant, author of Lie With Me

With a bit of imagination and a heavy dose of artistic talent, Minecraft blocks can be used to build almost anything. But as you’ll see, some artists are taking Minecraft building to a whole new level.Beautiful Minecraft is a compendium of stunning artwork built in Minecraft. Using millions of blocks and spending hundreds of hours, these artists have created floating steampunk cities, alien worlds, detailed classical sculptures, fantastical landscapes, architectural marvels, and more.The results are simply beautiful.

In this twisty psychological thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Before, an actress plays both sides of a murder investigation. “[A] rich, nuanced, highly literary take on the Gone Girl theme.”—Booklist (starred review) Claire Wright is desperate. A British drama student in New York without a green card, she takes the only job she can get: working for a firm of divorce lawyers, posing as an easy pickup in hotel bars to entrap straying husbands. But then the game changes. When one of her targets becomes the suspect in a murder investigation, the police ask Claire to use her acting chops to lure him into a confession. From the start, she questions the part she’s being asked to play: Is Patrick Fogler a killer? Or is there more to this setup than she’s being told? Claire will soon realize she is playing the deadliest role of her life. Praise for Believe Me “For readers who enjoyed the paranoia factor in A. J. Finn’s The Woman in the Window or the unreliable narrator of Paula Hawkins’s The Girl on the Train.”—Library Journal “Produces a bobsled run’s worth of twists.” —Publishers Weekly “An intense, stylish psychological thriller.”—Good Housekeeping “A dark and haunting thriller . . . A superb evocation of conflicted emotions, this never lets you guess what’s coming next.”—Daily Mail “I so enjoyed it—what a twisty, exciting read.”—Sabine Durrant, author of Lie With Me

In this twisty psychological thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Before, an actress plays both sides of a murder investigation. “[A] rich, nuanced, highly literary take on the Gone Girl theme.”—Booklist (starred review) Claire Wright is desperate. A British drama student in New York without a green card, she takes the only job she can get: working for a firm of divorce lawyers, posing as an easy pickup in hotel bars to entrap straying husbands. But then the game changes. When one of her targets becomes the suspect in a murder investigation, the police ask Claire to use her acting chops to lure him into a confession. From the start, she questions the part she’s being asked to play: Is Patrick Fogler a killer? Or is there more to this setup than she’s being told? Claire will soon realize she is playing the deadliest role of her life. Praise for Believe Me “For readers who enjoyed the paranoia factor in A. J. Finn’s The Woman in the Window or the unreliable narrator of Paula Hawkins’s The Girl on the Train.”—Library Journal “Produces a bobsled run’s worth of twists.” —Publishers Weekly “An intense, stylish psychological thriller.”—Good Housekeeping “A dark and haunting thriller . . . A superb evocation of conflicted emotions, this never lets you guess what’s coming next.”—Daily Mail “I so enjoyed it—what a twisty, exciting read.”—Sabine Durrant, author of Lie With Me

A Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist for Best FantasyThe Countdown Clock is TickingIn the city of Dynas Rhydent, all who are born with magic must succumb to the Trials by their 19th birthday. Pass, and you’ll be granted the title of Magi, a rank that brings wealth and privilege. Fail, and your life is no longer your own. An acolyte at the Academy of Arcane Arts, Theorie du’Ambrine’s gift is stunted, and as her birthday draws closer she begins to fear the inevitable—A Chance EncounterWith his crooked smile and shaggy hair, Kyte is unlike anyone Theorie has ever known, and it isn’t long before she finds herself following the magnetic boy into one of Dynas Rhydent’s most dangerous districts. But what starts as a light-hearted afternoon soon turns into a harrowing nightmare, one that will push both Theorie and Kyte to their very limits as they struggle to survive a betrayal that might cost them everything.The Last of ThemTaren Val'Cross is the last prince of the Fae. Once, his empire spanned the globe. Now, a curse keeps his people locked behind a magical barrier, making them prisoners in their own home. Taren has all but given up on freeing his people until a violent storm washes a young mage onto their shores. A mage who just might have the power to free them. But that power comes at a cost—one that Taren is no longer sure he is willing to pay.Enter a world where myths and magic abound in a lush, dark fantasy perfect for fans of Holly Black, Sarah J Maas, and Naomi Novik. Enter the Storm.Editorial ReviewsAn engrossing story in a richly detailed world, but it's the characters--snarky, sometimes flawed, but always compelling--who shine the brightest. - Indie ReaderAn engaging and fun read...lovers of romantic fantasy will find a lot to enjoy. - Online Book ClubDelaney pens a dramatic, strong, and vibrantly colored plot that makes the characters and world leap off the pages and directly into your imagination. - Tome Tender A gem of a book. - Goodreads Reviewer

In this twisty psychological thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Before, an actress plays both sides of a murder investigation. “[A] rich, nuanced, highly literary take on the Gone Girl theme.”—Booklist (starred review) Claire Wright is desperate. A British drama student in New York without a green card, she takes the only job she can get: working for a firm of divorce lawyers, posing as an easy pickup in hotel bars to entrap straying husbands. But then the game changes. When one of her targets becomes the suspect in a murder investigation, the police ask Claire to use her acting chops to lure him into a confession. From the start, she questions the part she’s being asked to play: Is Patrick Fogler a killer? Or is there more to this setup than she’s being told? Claire will soon realize she is playing the deadliest role of her life. Praise for Believe Me “For readers who enjoyed the paranoia factor in A. J. Finn’s The Woman in the Window or the unreliable narrator of Paula Hawkins’s The Girl on the Train.”—Library Journal “Produces a bobsled run’s worth of twists.” —Publishers Weekly “An intense, stylish psychological thriller.”—Good Housekeeping “A dark and haunting thriller . . . A superb evocation of conflicted emotions, this never lets you guess what’s coming next.”—Daily Mail “I so enjoyed it—what a twisty, exciting read.”—Sabine Durrant, author of Lie With Me

500 years ago the Fae vanished without a trace. Now, none can pass the treacherous storms guarding their former home. The Countdown Clock is Ticking In the city of Dynas Rhydent, all who are born with magic must succumb to the Trials by their 19th birthday. Pass, and you'll be granted the title of Magi, a rank that brings wealth and privilege. Fail, and your life is no longer your own. An acolyte at the Academy of Arcane Arts, Theorie du'Ambrine's gift is stunted, and as her birthday draws closer she begins to fear the inevitable- A Chance Encounter With his crooked smile and shaggy hair, Kyte is unlike anyone Theorie has ever known, and it isn't long before she finds herself following the magnetic boy into one of Dynas Rhydent's most dangerous districts. But what starts as a light-hearted afternoon soon turns into a harrowing nightmare, one that will push both Theorie and Kyte to their very limits as they struggle to survive a betrayal that might cost them everything. The Last of Them Taren Val'Cross is the last prince of the Fae. Once, his empire spanned the globe. Now, a curse keeps his people locked behind a magical barrier, making them prisoners in their own home. None can enter nor leave the wards surrounding their islands. Taren has all but given up on freeing his people, until a violent storm washes a young mage onto their shores. A mage who just might have the power to free them. But that power comes at a cost and soon Taren finds himself asking a question: save his kingdom or the woman he loves? Enter a world where myths and magic abound in a lush dark fantasy perfect for fans of Holly Black, Cassandra Clare, and Sarah J Maas. Enter the Storm.

You've seen all the commercials for daily fantasy football and you want to play, but you have no idea where to start. It sounds easy, but drafting a team with a salary cap looks complicated and intimidating. If you play in a season long league with your friends but have never played on FanDuel or DraftKings, then this book is for you.If you are taking down big tournaments each weekend or have played on daily sites for a few months, this book is not for you. This is a very simple introduction to help guide new players in their journey of daily fantasy football.In this book, I cover the difference between the different game formats,scoring structures, how to spend your salary, pictures of my rosters, my thought process behind my picks and additional resources I recommend to help you create a winning lineup. Fantasy players can take home millions of dollars each week from daily fantasy football, so why can't you?

Page-turning suspense-combined with storylines as thought provoking as they are entertaining-make the Timebenders books a must-read for kids ages 8 to 12. This exciting new fantasy fiction series in the tradition of C.S. Lewis and Madeleine L'Engle puts four tween friends in a beat-up Volkswagen Beetle and sends them on an exhilarating ride through time! Each book is packed with humor, adventure, and sound biblical truth.#3 Invasion of the Time Troopers: When Max is hijacked 50 years into the future, his friends try to rescue him-only to be chased by Time Troopers through the far future and Wild West past. When Max takes on his kidnapper and her witchcraft, he is forced to face what it means to choose good over evil.