Books with title Fade to Black

Live. Die. Repeat.Jeff Grobnagger's seizures take him on a ridiculous adventure into the spirit world and beyond.He is standing in line at the grocery store when the seizure hits. No warning. Everything fades to black.He wakes in an alley. Alone. Hung upside down by a noose lashed around his ankle.And it's right around this time that a hooded figure emerges and strangles him to death.So that sucks.He wakes on the floor at the grocery store. Confused. Shaking.This interrupting death scene plays out over and over again, every time Grobnagger has a seizure. Alley. Choking. Death. Repeat. Why would anyone want to kill him? Is it just a recurring seizure dream?When a sniper's bullet shatters his apartment window, he realizes he's in serious danger. For real.Who is the hooded man? And who tried to kill Grobnagger in real life?His quest for answers leads to a missing girl, cults obsessed with astral projection, an arcane puzzle sphere, an evil book, a private detective named Louise, and a mustached man named Glenn who makes the most delicious food he's ever tasted.No one he meets is who they seem, and every answer leads to more questions, more seizures and more horrific deaths that may or may not be transpiring on some mysterious plane beyond the physical world.Fade to Black is book one of five in the Awake in the Dark series.Scroll up and click the cover to Look Inside and read the first chapter.Live. Die. Repeat.What readers are saying about Fade to Black:Fade to Black is the funniest book I've read in... I can't remember how long. Seriously funny. I think I laughed out loud roughly once every three pages. That's a lot of funny packed into one book! And not just an internal chuckle here and there, but an honest to goodness laugh out loud that made my significant other call, 'What?' from the next room repeatedly. - Lisbeth Ames"(FADE TO BLACK) weirdly resonates with me. It is sneaky in a way – it holds the things we fear up to the light – opening the reader up to honesty – to love and hope and the truths of our souls found in the darkest of nights. It’s weird and dark and twisted – and real. And I recommend the trip." - Leiah Cooper, SoIReadThisBookToday.com"Buy it, read it, laugh your butt off over it and trust me you’ll likely love the heck out of this book." - Horror Chick, agirlsguidetohorror.com"Smart, dark and thrilling." - Patricia Hamill"I don't normally give five stars, but "Fade to Black" gets five stars from me for one reason: I haven't been this excited about a book in a long time. As I mentioned earlier, I am eagerly awaiting the second novel in the series, because I have to see what happens. It kind of reminds me of the feeling I got the first time I watched Lost, the TV series. It feels like my eyes have been opened to a universe of possibilities, and I cannot wait to see how McBain and Vargus explore that world." - E. Branden Hart, emptysinkpublishing.com"Grobnagger's narration is hilarious. There are going to be times while reading this that you find yourself laughing even while he's breaking your heart." - eden Hudson, author of HOW TO KILL YOURSELF IN A SMALL TOWN"Chuck Palahniuk (crossed with) the Dean Koontz Odd Thomas series." - Drunkle Dan, The Drunken Beardsmen podcast"An unusually philosophical, intensely self-aware and thoughtful paranormal thriller. Takes the iconography of the tarot and does something extraordinary and original with it." - Lisbeth Ames

Wolfe investigates a sticky matter of Cola Wars espionage. For the men of Madison Avenue, the battle between soft drink giants Cherr-o-key and AmeriCherry seems heaven-sent. For years now, the firm of Mills/Lake/Ryman has fought to help Cherr-o-key become the nation's favorite fizzy cherry soda, but each time they come up with a new slogan, mascot, or jingle, AmeriCherry has beaten them to it. There is a mole inside the agency, and only Nero Wolfe can ferret him out. Although he is as round as a cherry, Wolfe has no taste for soft drinks. But the question of industrial espionage is too sweet for him to resist, and so with assistant Archie Goodwin at his side, he sets out to end this vicious corporate feud. Only when the first adman dies, however, does he realize that a marketing war can be just as dangerous as the real thing.

Where dreams go to die.... Starring in a cult TV show was a blessing for Marnie Davante, especially now that her former fame could support her future dream of starting a children's theater. So she'll work the convention circuit. But then a costar is brazenly murdered in front of her. With a killer who vanishes into thin air with seemingly inhuman skill, and strange events plaguing Marnie, she feels she can't even trust her own senses. Although his dear departed parents were famous actors, PI Bryan McFadden is about as far from Hollywood as you can get. The former military man is reluctant to get involved in such a bizarre case, but it quickly becomes obvious that Marnie is in grave danger, and he is compelled to help. It's unclear if the killer is an obsessed fan or something more sinister. Could the show's cast be cursed? How can Bryan keep Marnie safe when it becomes apparent there's a force determined to make this her final curtain call?

Embracing her destiny will cost her everything.With The Collapse bearing down on her, Rosie is more lost than ever. She needs to prepare for the survival of The Towers. But how can she do that with no money and no team? Broke and forlorn, she searches for help in a dangerous place.Meanwhile, David won’t give up the hunt for his daughter, but each clue he uncovers leads to a new and startling revelation that will turn his world on its axis.Hiding in the shadows, Rosie uncovers an awful truth she wishes she could forget. Now she needs to figure out if the future is really set in stone, or if she can twist it just enough to dodge a bullet without ruining everything.Rosie’s ready to save the world, but can anyone save her from herself?

A soda war explodes into murder for Nero Wolfe, “one of the two or three most beloved detectives in fiction” (Publishers Weekly). For the men of Madison Avenue, the battle between soft-drink giants Cherr-o-key and AmeriCherry seems heaven sent. For years now, the firm of Mills/Lake/Ryman has fought to help Cherr-o-key become the nation’s favorite fizzy cherry soda, but each time they come up with a new slogan, mascot, or jingle, AmeriCherry somehow beats them to it. There's a mole inside the agency, and only Nero Wolfe can ferret him out. Although he's as round as a cherry himself, Wolfe has no taste for soft drinks. But the question of industrial espionage is too sweet for him to resist, and so with assistant Archie Goodwin at his side, he sets out to end this vicious corporate feud. Only when the first adman dies does he realize that a marketing war can be just as dangerous as the real thing.

Three perspectives -- one truthThe victim: After his windshield was shattered with a baseball bat, HIV-positive Alex Crusan ducked under the steering wheel. But he knows what he saw. Now he must decide what he wants to tell.The witness: Daria Bickell never lies. So if she told the police she saw Clinton Cole do it, she must have. But did she really?The suspect: Clinton was seen in the vicinity of the crime that morning. And sure, he has problems with Alex. But he'd never do something like this. Would he?

A soda war explodes into murder for Nero Wolfe, “one of the two or three most beloved detectives in fiction” (Publishers Weekly). For the men of Madison Avenue, the battle between soft-drink giants Cherr-o-key and AmeriCherry seems heaven sent. For years now, the firm of Mills/Lake/Ryman has fought to help Cherr-o-key become the nation’s favorite fizzy cherry soda, but each time they come up with a new slogan, mascot, or jingle, AmeriCherry somehow beats them to it. There's a mole inside the agency, and only Nero Wolfe can ferret him out. Although he's as round as a cherry himself, Wolfe has no taste for soft drinks. But the question of industrial espionage is too sweet for him to resist, and so with assistant Archie Goodwin at his side, he sets out to end this vicious corporate feud. Only when the first adman dies does he realize that a marketing war can be just as dangerous as the real thing.

When actor, turned private investigator, Will Spire receives a call from his ex-wife, he is drawn into a case involving a series of murders within the entertainment industry. Then, two women in Will’s life are taken and things turn personal. But who is responsible for these horrific crimes? Could it be Blue, a violent felon who was mistakenly paroled and has vowed revenge? Perhaps it’s Anna Burnside, the institutionalized debutant, who is pulling the strings? Or is something even more sinister at work? Searching for answers, along with LAPD detectives Joe Dolen and Dan Patrick, it becomes apparent to Will, that it is he himself, who may be the ultimate target. FADE TO BLACK takes us on a ride from the glistening beaches of Malibu, to the dark underbelly of Hollywood and the shores of the Salton Sea — as Will tries to catch the killer and save the ones he loves. Told from the point of view of its many colorful characters, FADE TO BLACK is a fast-paced thriller with a shocking twist.

Mila Chun wishes she knew what to say to the boy she likes, but she's too shy. So when her best friend, Junie Weid, hands her a script detailing how to converse with him, Mila is relieved. However, it doesn't take long before Mila feels like she's acting in a TV show and decides to ditch her lines. After abandoning the script, Mila experiences strange things. Flashes of light and people laughing in the background, big chunks of her time that go unaccounted for and looming faces that seem to be staring down at her from above. Can Mila figure out what kind of sinister force has taken over her life before the scene fades to black?

Three perspectives -- one truthThe victim: After his windshield was shattered with a baseball bat, HIV-positive Alex Crusan ducked under the steering wheel. But he knows what he saw. Now he must decide what he wants to tell.The witness: Daria Bickell never lies. So if she told the police she saw Clinton Cole do it, she must have. But did she really?The suspect: Clinton was seen in the vicinity of the crime that morning. And sure, he has problems with Alex. But he'd never do something like this. Would he?

Live. Die. Repeat.Jeff Grobnagger's seizures take him on a ridiculous adventure into the spirit world and beyond.He is standing in line at the grocery store when the seizure hits. No warning. Everything fades to black.He wakes in an alley. Alone. Hung upside down by a noose lashed around his ankle.And it's right around this time that a hooded figure emerges and strangles him to death.So that sucks.He wakes on the floor at the grocery store. Confused. Shaking.This interrupting death scene plays out over and over again, every time Grobnagger has a seizure. Alley. Choking. Death. Repeat. Why would anyone want to kill him? Is it just a recurring seizure dream?When a sniper's bullet shatters his apartment window, he realizes he's in serious danger. For real.Who is the hooded man? And who tried to kill Grobnagger in real life?His quest for answers leads to a missing girl, cults obsessed with astral projection, an arcane puzzle sphere, an evil book, a private detective named Louise, and a mustached man named Glenn who makes the most delicious food he's ever tasted.No one he meets is who they seem, and every answer leads to more questions, more seizures and more horrific deaths that may or may not be transpiring on some mysterious plane beyond the physical world.Fade to Black is book one of five in the Awake in the Dark series.Scroll up and click the cover to Look Inside and read the first chapter.Live. Die. Repeat.What readers are saying about Fade to Black:Fade to Black is the funniest book I've read in... I can't remember how long. Seriously funny. I think I laughed out loud roughly once every three pages. That's a lot of funny packed into one book! And not just an internal chuckle here and there, but an honest to goodness laugh out loud that made my significant other call, 'What?' from the next room repeatedly. - Lisbeth Ames"(FADE TO BLACK) weirdly resonates with me. It is sneaky in a way – it holds the things we fear up to the light – opening the reader up to honesty – to love and hope and the truths of our souls found in the darkest of nights. It’s weird and dark and twisted – and real. And I recommend the trip." - Leiah Cooper, SoIReadThisBookToday.com"Buy it, read it, laugh your butt off over it and trust me you’ll likely love the heck out of this book." - Horror Chick, agirlsguidetohorror.com"Smart, dark and thrilling." - Patricia Hamill"I don't normally give five stars, but "Fade to Black" gets five stars from me for one reason: I haven't been this excited about a book in a long time. As I mentioned earlier, I am eagerly awaiting the second novel in the series, because I have to see what happens. It kind of reminds me of the feeling I got the first time I watched Lost, the TV series. It feels like my eyes have been opened to a universe of possibilities, and I cannot wait to see how McBain and Vargus explore that world." - E. Branden Hart, emptysinkpublishing.com"Grobnagger's narration is hilarious. There are going to be times while reading this that you find yourself laughing even while he's breaking your heart." - eden Hudson, author of HOW TO KILL YOURSELF IN A SMALL TOWN"Chuck Palahniuk (crossed with) the Dean Koontz Odd Thomas series." - Drunkle Dan, The Drunken Beardsmen podcast"An unusually philosophical, intensely self-aware and thoughtful paranormal thriller. Takes the iconography of the tarot and does something extraordinary and original with it." - Lisbeth Ames

In Association with The Edge Bookswww.TheEdge-Books.comBut they didn’t know that what was on the outside wasn’t near as important as what was in the heart. Arsen’s heart was a dozen shades of gray, all murky and opaque. Toby’s … I suspect he thought it’d faded black, that he had no redeeming qualities left. But to me, he looked more and more like gold, like the sunset one of those nights where it’s all around you. You can’t escape it, but only stand there in the glow. For me, he was that glow, and I made up my mind to bask in it whenever I could.Caia Maceo’s life changed the day Toby Kemp walked into it. He’s different from other boys, silent, secretive. But, their feelings for each other growing, she finds out there’s a reason he acts that way. He’s lived through something no teen should have to face. He’s seen hell and survived.Yet, it isn’t his vision of hell that makes her question their relationship, but an unexpected view of heaven. A look at life and death and faith from a unique point-of-view. Book 1 of 2 in the ANGST SERIES by best-selling author, SUZANNE D. WILLIAMS.