Books with author M. A. Matthews

Introduction. In placing before my readers in the following pages the results of my twenty-five years' experience of Rat-catching, Ferreting, &c, I may say that i have always done my best to accomplish every task that i have undertaken, and I have in consequence received excellent testimonials from many corporations, railway companies, and merchants. I have not only made it my study to discover the different and the best methods of catching Rats, but i have also taken great interest in watching their ?ways and habits, and i come to the conclusion that there is no sure way of completely exterminating the Rodents, especially in large towns. If i have in this work referred more particularly to Rat-catching in Manchester that is only because my experience, although extending over a much wider area, has been chiefly in that city, but the methods I describe are equally applicable to all large towns. Yours truly, IKE MATTHEWS. Professional Rat-catcher, Pexdleton, Manchester.About the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the difficult to read text. Read books online for free at http://www.forgottenbooks.org

Lovely Bianca has a queue of admirers anxious to marry her. But her older sister, Katharina, must get married first. Katharina has such a fiery temper she is known as 'the shrew', and no man is brave enough to propose. Can Petruchio tame her with his outrageous behaviour? With Notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre and Love and Marriage in the Taming of the Shrew.

New to ShadowLight? Start with the free prequel, The Light Keepers. Check Mande Matthew’s Amazon page for direct links to download your free copy today. From the #1 Bestselling Author comes Broken, Book 2 of the ShadowLight Saga: It is the dawn of the Age of Silence--the age yet to come, the age that is feared, the age when silence pervades the lands.Though heroes have bonded, relationships were forged and prophecies have dawned, all could be broken as the Shadow maneuvers into position for the battle to possess Astrid.

FANTASY WRITING AT ITS BEST!“Bonded is an intriguing, addicting immersion into lives of young heroes and heroines making their way in a beautiful but dangerous world. With rich descriptions of fantastic places and people—their struggles and celebrations—, this is fantasy writing at its best!” – Kindle Bestseller: Ann Mauren, author of In the Spotlight: Mayne Attraction“I’m captivated… Bonded totally sucked me in; I could not put it down…”“A rollercoaster of emotion! I literally teared up, laughed out loud, and gasped in surprise!”OVERVIEW:Hallad Avarson’s vow to protect a mysterious warrior maiden pits his best friend against him, endangers the life of his little sister, and leads him into a treacherous realm of magic and intrigue. This richly imagined epic fantasy transports readers into a tale of seductive power, heart-wrenching love, and edge-of-your-seat thrills while following inspiring young heroes and heroines as they discover their abilities and destinies interweave with the fate of a captivatingly original world.More praise for Bonded:“It feels like a big budget Peter Jackson movie in my head.”“This book has it all: magic, romance, humor, suspense, and a pace that keeps you reading all night long!”"I absolutely loved my introduction into the world of the ShadowLight Saga…I felt like I’d lived through an epic adventure.""An incredibly talented wordsmith with a promising career ahead of her; this book is fantastic! I can't wait for the sequel. I have to see what will happen next!"If you like Graceling, Xena Warrior Princess, Twilight Saga, Throne of Glass, Shannara, or The Wheel of Time…you’ll love Bonded: Book One of the ShadowLight Saga.

From the #1 Bestselling Norse Fantasy Author, comes The Light Keepers, a short story prequel to the ShadowLight SagaIsolated because of what she is—because of the power she holds inside—Astrid longs for contact with another human being. Her well-intentioned mother locks her away from society in order to protect her from an evil that seeks to use Astrid's abilities for his own means. But the resulting loneliness drives Astrid deeper into the shadowwalk—a power she is forbidden to use, a magic that lands her directly into the arms of the Shadow. This short prequel to the ShadowLight Saga offers a revealing glimpse into the history of the beautiful and mysterious warrior maiden known as Swan, called Astrid in this prequel. It takes place a few moons before Bonded begins and is a self-contained novelette of approximately 10,000 words. PRAISE FOR THE LIGHT KEEPERSYou've never seen dark versus light like this before! Matthews expertly twists good and bad until the lines are blurred and your heart is racing.Astrid (Swan) is such an amazing heroine – she's so tough, yet emotionally rich. Since Astrid can't speak, I loved how Matthews weaved in her internal thoughts throughout the action – it gave me an extra layer of insight to her cool personality. I loved her!It's sexy, intriguing and fast-paced…The Light Keepers hurls you right into the action…leaving you begging for more…