Books with author Ripley

THE MULTI-MILLION-COPY BESTSELLING GUIDE TO THE WORLD OF WEIRDRipley’s is back! This year’s blockbuster annual contains the scariest, grossest and funniest stories from around the world, including: - The man who lived in a sand castle for twenty years- The cat who was born with twenty-eight toes- The restaurant that served a burger made out of worms . . . and much, much more. Brimming with mind-boggling stories and eye-popping photographs, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! 2019 is the perfect gift for anyone who is fascinated by the stranger side of life on earth.

Ripley’s has spent 100 years compiling strange-but-true facts from around the world. Now, the most extraordinary stories from the last century are brought together in a single colourful volume.Featured Believe It Or Not stories include:· The chicken that lived for months without its head· The man who swallowed seven swords at once· The jockey who died while riding his horse – but won the race anywayWith spectacular photos throughout, 100 Best Bions is a must-have for any Ripley’s fan.Incredibly hard to believe. Undeniably true!

Featuring extraordinary new Believe It or Not! stories, puzzles, and games, young Ripley’s fans will love the Fun Facts & Silly Stories Activity Annual 2020.Aimed at kids ages 7–10, the Fun Facts & Silly Stories will delight kids who love the weird, the wild, and the wonderful! Jam-packed with exclusive content not found in any other Ripley’s book, this year's activity annual contains fantastic stories, eye-popping photographs and engrossing activities for kids and parents alike.

Shane Ryan is returning to his hometown of Nashua, and the childhood memories that have haunted him throughout his adult life. The sinister demon lurking behind his family home threats to spill over and destroy all that he holds near and dear...spurring Shane on a journey that will challenge everything he knows about himself and the world.This digital box set contains all of the nine thrilling supernatural novels in this best-selling series:Berkley Street: Twenty years ago, Shane Ryan's parents disappeared within the halls of their family home. Now, more relatives have vanished, leaving Shane as the prime suspect. But a childhood memory is stirring in his mind - of a long-forgotten encounter with the sinister monster that has always lurked just beyond the house.The Lighthouse: Against the backdrop of a sunny island and blue skies, Shane is called upon to continue the job he's best at - hunting malevolent spirits intent on murdering the living. The beautiful lighthouse watching over the island has given him a false sense of escape as he encounters the terrifying forces within.The Town of Griswold: In search of a break from ghost hunting, Shane spends a day exploring a quaint New England town. Unfortunately, his plans are interrupted when he comes across the deadly ghost of the depraved Abel, who wreaks havoc on the community of Griswold.Sanford Hospital: Shane Ryan is in Sanford Hospital for burn treatments. His recovery is thwarted when he crosses Nurse Ruth, who is as odious and dead as they come. Shane must get rid of her, and he joins forces with friends - alongside a few ghostly comrades - in a terrifying battle between good and evil.Kurkow Prison: Shane and his friends are tasked with another ghostbusting mission - the gruesome demons at Kurkow Prison. When one of the new owners mistakenly cuts the iron chains keeping the ghosts locked inside, the property becomes overrun by restless souls.Lake Nutaq: Shane's idyllic getaway in the woods is cut short by a maniacal ghost named Broken Nose. Ill-prepared, he enlists the help of his friend Frank, and The Englishman, a crazed lunatic with a knack for killing. Still, nothing could prepare them for the evil spirits eager to cause misery and death.Slater Mill: The soul-weary Shane looks to escape the emotional and physical scars of his gruesome occupation. But he has yet another job in Slater Mill. As he prepares for the upcoming battle, he is visited by an old acquaintance whose timing couldn't be worse.Borgin Keep: Shane has been hunting ghosts all over New England, assuming that the jobs were random, till he ran into The Watchers. When their leader sends him a gruesome message, their killing spree becomes more brazen, and Shane knows he must stop them before it's too late.Amherst Burial Ground: In the serene town of Amherst, the ghost of a little boy, Samson, possesses a hideous appetite that keeps residents on edge. Meanwhile, Shane is in a deep depression, overcoming a tragic loss. He is quickly realizing that this encounter with Samson and The Watchers may very well be his last.What reviewers are saying:★★★★★ 'Amazing! Stephen King, move over for your successor...'★★★★★ 'I don't know what author Ron Ripley's nightmares are like, but he certainly knows how to bring on the scares, in every single story.'★★★★★ 'A must read for those who like chilling haunted house stories. Twisted like The Shining!'★★★★★ 'A unique and compelling supernatural horror series!'★★★★★ 'Twists and turns you don't expect suddenly lurch out to grab you!'★★★★★ 'I finished unsure which scared me more: the haunts, or the humans [shudder]'More than 100,000 copies sold and 100s of five star reviews.Buy the box set and start a series you won't want to put down!Scroll up and grab your copy now!

Featuring brand new Believe It or Not! stories, puzzles, and games, Ripley’s fans are guaranteed to giggle and gasp their way through the Fun Facts & Silly Stories Activity Annual 2018.Ripley's newest offering for kids ages 7–10, Fun Facts & Silly Stories will delight kids who love the weird, the wild, and the wonderful! Jam-packed with exclusive content not found in any other Ripley's book, this year's activity annual contains fantastic stories, eye-popping photographs and engrossing activities that kids and parents will love.

A young co-ed is raped by a country music legend in Branson, the “NashVegas” of Missouri. Ignored by the police, she turns to TV newswoman Sandy Collingsworth for help. Sandy’s investigation stirs up a hornet’s nest of corruption and crime, putting her in the mob’s crosshairs …something her boyfriend Wyatt Storme, a freelance troubleshooter, won’t abide. Storme rolls into Branson like a hurricane with his buddy Chick Easton, an unhinged ex-CIA operative, to settle the score with his own brand of justice.The third novel in the acclaimed Wyatt Storme series. Previously published under the title "Electric Country Roulette."“Storme is one of my all-time favorite series characters, up there with Spenser and Dave Robicheaux,” Ace Atkins, the New York Times Bestselling author of The Forsaken and Robert B. Parker's Cheap Shot"Here's one for the boys who love to kick butt….Storme has the catlike moves of the early Spenser, before he got to be such a prig,” Kirkus Reviews"For those of us who still feel an ache for the immortal John D. MacDonald, there might finally be a replacement on the horizon." Tampa Tribune“This is a fine series that has improved dramatically with each outing. Superior entertainment." Booklist

Giant beetle robots, a man who paints with his tongue, a tightrope-walking dog, and a tornado made of fire are just a few of the things readers will find within the pages of the newest book in the Ripleys Believe It or Not! Curioddities series! Undoubtedly Odd! is the newest title in Ripleys Believe It or Not! Curioddities series, featuring hundreds of pages filled with astonishing stories, interesting people, and stunning photos. Scattered throughout are fun lists, interviews, and reader submissions. This new title is sure to provide a thrill for audiences of all ages and is perfect for reluctant readers.

Subjects covered in Ripley's cartoons and text ranged from sports feats to little known facts about unusual and exotic sites; but what ensured the concept's popularity may have been that Ripley also included items submitted by readers, who supplied photographs of a wide variety of small town American trivia, ranging from unusually shaped vegetables to oddly marked domestic animals, all documented by photographs and then depicted by Ripley's drawings.

Nitro Circus is the world’s biggest action sports brand, constantly pushing the limits and breaking the boundaries of what is considered possible.Best of BMX is the first book in a new series that will take you inside the world of Nitro.Want to know how do all those amazing flips and tricks? What kind of gear they use? Or what it’s like to be a BMX pro? Then this is definitely the book for you.