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    Red Harvest
    Book 46 in the series:Star Wars Legends

    Red Harvest - Star Wars Legends by Joe Schreiber
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    'Red Harvest' by Joe Schreiber is a horror novel set in the Star Wars universe during the time of the Old Republic. The story revolves around a new plague virus that turns force-sensitive beings into flesh-eating monsters. The novel combines elements of horror, mystery, and gore, keeping the readers engaged with surprises and chills. The plot involves a Sith academy on a dark planet, where a Sith master discovers a method to create zombies using the Force, leading to a relentless spread of the virus across the galaxy. The book introduces unique elements like zombie tauntauns and zombie living tree aliens, adding a fresh twist to the Star Wars universe.

    The writing style of 'Red Harvest' is described as a genre mashup, combining b-movie horror elements with the Star Wars universe. Despite some continuity issues and borrowed elements from other movies, the book manages to deliver an entertaining narrative filled with violence, gore, and death. The author, Joe Schreiber, brings forth a dark and imaginative portrayal of the Star Wars universe, exploring the Sith mentality and introducing intriguing characters like a brother-sister Jedi team and a Sith master obsessed with eternal life.

    The cold morning air of Odacer-Faustin tasted like ozone, numbing his tongue and lips, making his heart pound harder in his chest until it actually shook the heavy fabric of his wind-resistant tunic. ...

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    Dr. Franklin's Island by Ann Halam
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    'Dr. Franklin's Island' by Ann Halam is a modern retelling of the classic story 'The Island of Dr. Moreau'. The plot follows three survivors of a plane crash who are captured by a mad scientist on a small island. The scientist conducts genetic engineering experiments, turning the survivors into animals. explores themes of science fiction, survival, horror, and friendship, with a focus on the consequences of tampering with DNA and the strength of loyalty among friends.

    We formed a small crowd in the big confused mass of travelers in the Miami airport departure lounge . . . most of us identified by Planet Savers T-shirts, Planet Savers baseball caps, Planet Savers ja...

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    The Cipher by Kathe Koja
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    "The Cipher" by Kathe Koja is a horror novel that revolves around the discovery of a mysterious, pulsating hole in a storage room by Nicholas and his girlfriend Nakota. As they become obsessed with the hole, experimenting and exploring its depths, their lives and mental states deteriorate. The book delves into themes of nihilism, obsession, and the unknown, with a writing style that is described as visceral, bleak, and sometimes challenging to follow due to its stream of consciousness narrative.

    Nakota, who saw it first: long spider legs drawn up beneath her ugly skirt, wise mouth pursed into nothing like a smile. Sitting in my dreary third-floor flat, on a dreary thrift shop chair, the windo...

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    Midnight by Dean Koontz
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    In picturesque Moonlight Cove, California, inexplicable deaths occur and spine tingling terror descends to this edge of paradise. Growing numbers of residents harbor a secret so dark it is sure to cost even more lives. Tessa Lockland comes to town to probe her sister's seemingly unprompted suicide. Independent and clever, she meets up with Sam Booker, an undercover FBI agent sent to Moonlight Cove to discover the truth behind the mysterious deaths. They meet Harry Talbot, a wheelchair bound veteran, who has seen things from his window that he was not meant to see. Together they begin to understand the depth of evil in Moonlight Cove. Chrissie Foster, a resourceful eleven year old, running from her parents who have suddenly changed and in whom darkness dwells, joins them. Together they make a stand against darkness and terror. The novel is set in a small town in Northern California, where an experiment has been transforming humans into something else. An FBI agent and a ragtag group of survivors bands together to respond to the horror.

    Nearly every evening between ten and eleven o'clock, Janice put on her gray sweats with the reflective blue stripes across the back and chest, tucked her hair under a headband, laced up her New Balanc...

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    Sharp Teeth by Toby Barlow
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    Sharp Teeth by Toby Barlow is a unique and captivating novel set in modern-day Los Angeles, where werewolves roam the streets in packs, engaging in illicit activities and power struggles. The story is written entirely in free verse, which at first may seem unconventional but proves to be a fitting and mesmerizing style for the narrative. The book explores the dual nature of the werewolves, portraying them as both fierce killers and lonely individuals seeking companionship and understanding.

    The plot follows the intertwining lives of various characters, including a dogcatcher named Anthony and a she-werewolf, as they navigate through turf wars, love, and betrayal in the lycanthropic underworld of L.A. The writing style of Sharp Teeth seamlessly blends poetry with a gripping storyline, creating a darkly poetic and violent world where the line between man and beast blurs, leaving readers enthralled till the end.

    the assault is thrown off for a stroke of time, the surprise pushing them back on their haunches, as blood from the torn artery arcs across the room. But then the attackers surge forward again, throug...

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    Geek Love by Katherine Dunn
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    'Geek Love' by Katherine Dunn is a dark and twisted tale about a family of circus performers who resort to extreme measures to create new acts for their show. The story follows the lives of the Binewski family, who engineer their own physical deformities through drug use during pregnancy to produce a collection of freakish offspring. The narrative delves into themes of family dynamics, sibling rivalry, identity, creation, and the blurred lines between beauty and monstrosity. The writing style is described as vivid, imaginative, and hypnotic, perfectly matching the baroque and bizarre events that unfold within the story.

    “When your mama was the geek, my dreamlets,” Papa would say, “she made the nipping off of noggins such a crystal mystery that the hens themselves yearned toward her, waltzing around her, hypnotized wi...

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    A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
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    'A Clockwork Orange' by Anthony Burgess is a dystopian novel that delves into the themes of free will, societal control, violence, and morality. The book follows the story of Alex, a violent teenager who undergoes a forced transformation in exchange for his freedom, leading to profound changes in his life. The narrative is told through a unique and inventive Slavic English hybrid language filled with its own slang, challenging readers to decode and immerse themselves in Alex's world of gang violence and societal manipulation.

    The book presents a bleak view of the future where society is threatened by both criminal gangs and a controlling government. Through the character of Alex, Burgess explores the concepts of good and evil, human freedom, and the consequences of societal interventions in shaping individuals. The narrative is vivid, cruel, and evocative, with a compelling philosophical idea that questions the nature of choice and obedience in human behavior.

    There was me, that is Alex, and my three droogs, that is Pete, Georgie, and Dim, Dim being really dim, and we sat in the Korova Milkbar making up our rassoodocks what to do with the evening, a flip da...

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    The Rust Maidens by Gwendolyn Kiste
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    In 'The Rust Maidens' by Gwendolyn Kiste, the story revolves around Phoebe and her best friend Jacqueline, who undergo a tragic body transformation in their neighborhood. The narrative, told by Phoebe, effortlessly jumps between the past and present, blending cliffhangers and suspense. The book delves into themes of life, stubbornness, growth, and acceptance, portraying a dark tale of eerie body horror and the haunting effects of a mysterious illness on young women in a desolate town.

    The author, Gwendolyn Kiste, intricately describes the decaying town of Cleveland, creating an atmospheric setting that enhances the anguish of the story. The writing style is described as beautiful and seductive, drawing readers into a world of eerie transformations and dark secrets. The plot unfolds through Phoebe's eyes as she revisits her childhood home, revealing the impact of the girls' transformation on both survivors and victims, leaving a lasting impression on readers long after they finish the book.

    I shiver in the street near the old steel mill, reading and rereading those graffiti letters on the crumbling asphalt. The red spray paint is faded now, but time hasn’t erased it the way it should hav...

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    Thinner by Stephen King (Richard Bachman)
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    Thinner by Stephen King, writing under the pseudonym Richard Bachman, follows Fairview attorney Billy Halleck as he is cursed by an old Gypsy leader, Tadiz Lemke, resulting in relentless weight loss after being exonerated in a tragic accident. As Billy's weight loss becomes inexplicable, the health care profession considers it to be guilt-derived and psychosomatic. The novel weaves a gripping narrative delving into themes of justice, retribution, and the consequences of one's actions, as Billy realizes he is cursed and sets out to track down the Gypsy clan to break the curse.

    The story of Thinner unfolds with complex characters and a supernatural element that adds depth to the plot, making it more than just a traditional crime or thriller story. Stephen King's signature storytelling prowess shines through in creating a suspenseful and eerie atmosphere, with vivid and thought-provoking writing. The novel also raises ethical questions about accountability and the nature of justice, leaving readers contemplating the consequences of their own actions.

    'Thinner,' the old Gypsy man with the rotting nose whispers to William Halleck as Halleck and his wife, Heidi, come out of the courthouse. Just that one word, sent on the wafting, cloying sweetness of...

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    Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes
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    Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes is a poignant and thought-provoking story that follows the journey of Charlie Gordon, a man with a low IQ who undergoes an experimental operation to increase his intelligence, leading him from innocence to genius and back again. The narrative is primarily written from Charlie's perspective, providing a deep exploration of his emotional and intellectual growth, as well as the impact of his changing relationships with those around him. Through Charlie's experiences, the book delves into themes of intelligence, happiness, humanity, and the importance of empathy in everyday interactions.

    The story also touches on the ethical dilemmas of the experiment, the consequences of tampering with nature, and the societal treatment of individuals with different levels of intelligence. Keyes skillfully weaves together a narrative that challenges perceptions of intelligence, identity, and human connection, creating a touching and timeless tale that resonates with readers long after they finish the book.

    progris riport 1 martch 3 Dr Strauss says I shoud rite down what I think and remembir and evrey thing that happins to me from now on. I dont no why but he says its importint so they will see if they c...

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