Books with author M. C. Russell

Danger lurks in the mist. Twig and Ben are unicorn riders--guardians whose job it is to keep the last free unicorn herd safe. But a new danger is threatening the beautiful, mysterious creatures of Lonehorn Island. A thief from Terracornus has snuck onto the misty island and stolen Ben's loyal unicorn, Indy. There's only one path for Ben and Twig--straight into the secret, shadowy heart of the island and through the passage to Terracornus. But their rescue mission is unexpectedly complicated by a secret Ben has been hiding. A secret about the Queen of Terracornus who has enslaved all the unicorns of Ben's homeland. A secret that could save them all--or start a war.

There are enemies within and without...The coven took my mother, because of me. They killed my dog, because of me. You'd think there could be nothing worse than this -- but you'd be wrong. My family and me being torn to shreds by a horde of witches could be worse. War could be worse. And all-out war is coming.My father says my powers are limitless. I have yet to see it ... and no time to learn. We are closing in on one another, the coven and my father and me. It can only end in death, theirs or ours.It's all in my hands now.

The flesh is weak...I killed Jules. I didn't know I was doing it; it was some kind of other me, but still -- I did it. Apparently, that's the power that comes with being Prince. I'd give anything to get rid of it. I'd give anything to be a normal guy with a dog and a girlfriend who's still alive.Instead, I have a choice. I either master this power, this magic, or it masters me. Not much of a choice, right? Worse: choosing between a coven of half-cracked witches and an evil absentee father.Who can I trust when I can't even trust myself?

Excerpt from Uncle Dudley's Odd Hours: Western Sketches, Indian Trail Echoes, Straws of HumorHoo! Hoo! Hoo! Is all he says, Night-murder is all he knows His wise-like stare 'mongst men is found.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

What if you could save those hanged for witchcraft in 1692—but you had to bargain your own soul to do it? November Atwood has spent the first thirteen years of her life in privilege. But, this year is different. Her parents decide it’s time for her to spend the school year with her two aunts and twin cousins in Danvers, Massachusetts—an “ordinary” family. What starts off as a dull introduction to family life in the burbs soon becomes anything but ordinary when the cousins find an ancient box buried neath the roots of a withered tree in the shadows of the abandoned Danvers Asylum for the Insane. Clues on a weathered vellum document lead the trio into the tunnels beneath the moldering asylum where they encounter Hob, the keeper of The Rings, a portal that will transport them back in time to 1701 Salem Village where November learns she is the “Predicted One,” the one foretold to bring to an end the diabolical bargain signed in blood more than 300 years in the past. And where she will meet Thomas Parris, the sixteen year old son of Samuel Parris—crafter of The Bargain. November and Thomas are destined to forge a link that spans time, but first she must overcome both fear and physical challenge to confront the demon Astaroth, the embodiment of corruption itself and wager her very soul to bring an end The Bargain of Witches.

Deep in the heart of a mist-shrouded island, an impossible secret is about to be discovered. Twig is used to feeling unwanted. Sent to live on a pony ranch for "troubled" girls on a misty, haunted island, Twig is about to discover the impossible — someone who needs her. Jolted awake from a bad dream, Twig follows the desperate whinny of a terrified horse out to the stables. There in the straw is a bleating little scrap of moonbeam. A silver-white filly with cloven hooves and a tiny, spiraling horn. A baby unicorn. Now Twig knows what secret is hiding in the island's mist: the last free unicorn herd. And a mysterious boy named Ben who insists that this impossible creature is now Twig's to care for. That she needs Twig's love and protection. Because there's something out there in the deep, dense shadows that's hunting for them... "R. R. Russell's Wonder Light dares to explore a world where unicorns are creatures of wonder and power, and girls can find both strength and courage to be themselves." -Robin Hobb, International bestselling author

Excerpt from Rawhide Rawlins StoriesWhen I came to Montana, which then was a territory with no railroads, reading matter of any kind was scarce. Where there's nothing to read, men must talk, so when they were gathered at ranches or stage stations, they amused themselves with tales of their own or others adventures. Many became good storytellers. I have tried to write some of these yams as nearly as possible as they were told to me.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

This adventure story is about Katrina, one of the 17 cats of Iao, who learns the hard way that personal safety is more important than pleasure. Nearly losing her life, those she thought were enemies turned out to be the friends who saved her life. Set in Maui’s beautiful Iao Valley, a sharp eye will show the visitor where the cats stil live and their imagination can fill in the rest.