Bøger af John O'Brien

A re-issue of John O'Brien's debut novel, a masterpiece of modern realism about the perils of addiction and love in a city of loneliness.

In his affectionate and gently humorous verses John O'Brien sang of farming life and of the life of Irish settlers in Australia - at home, on the land, and at the Church upon the Hill that is the centre of their lives. this volume combines O'Brien's two books of verse, Around the Boree Log and the Parish of St Mel's. It is verse that is simple and sincere and lit with a kindly understanding of the lives it chronicles. 'He is the Poet Laureate of the Irish settlers in Australia' the Advertiser, Adelaide For when the Holy Morning strung Its beads upon the grass, You'd see us driving - old and young - the tall white graceful trees among, On every road to Mass.

Meet Jack Walker a tough no-nonsense former Air Force pilot. He is torn from his family and the Night Runner filled apocalyptic world and thrown into an alien landscape where monsters both familiar and beyond disturbing abound. He meets up with Michael Talbot a wise-ass talking former Marine and John the Tripper, a hippie who has yet to realize the 60's are over. They have also been ripped from their world overrun with zombies. Together they must overcome the harshness of the Shrouded World! This is the story of when separate realities clash! Based on the Best Selling novel A Shrouded World by Mark Tufo and John O'Brien.

Fire Rains From Above... A Fracture Forms...Jack Walker and the other survivors continue their search for others. Unbeknownst to them, the night runners have initiated their own gathering and, with Michael's leadership, they are adapting. The survivors learn about some of these adaptations and strive to stay one step ahead. Their continued existence depends on it.Factors enter the picture which could fracture both groups. Jack fights for the survival of humankind while Michael must do the same for the night runners. Heading off to search for other remnants of humanity, Jack is unaware of the danger that lurks within the heart of the sanctuary - an act of kindness, seemingly so small, that could bring about the destruction of all he holds dear.While both sides fight for their very survival, an infatuation arises that could destroy both of them.The smallest of tremorsCan start an avalanche...

The race is on. The last remnants of humankind fight to maintain their very existence. Everything is at stake as they push to preserve their homeland. Forward bases have been established, but they have a long ways to go if they're to carve out a sanctuary. Not only do the survivors have millions of infected to worry about, but there is a ticking time bomb that they have to diffuse.The western forces have secured an island, but it's not truly theirs. The air is contaminated by the millions of infected. Without enough firepower to eliminate so many, they'll have to come up with another solution before an accident allows the virus to infiltrate their ranks.In the midst of battles that could swing either way, a ten-year old girl cycles through the middle of nowhere. Alone and scared, she pedals on lonely highways, searching for help. Within her, she carries either the hope of salvation or the potential downfall of humanity.

Our heroes have gone their separate ways in an effort to save Trip and unify their fight against the Overseers who have an evil plot to take over not only this world but all worlds. Mike asks for and receives help but not in any way he could have prepared for as Jack finds himself in the uncomfortable position of filling Otter's shoes. Can Jack and Mike find a way to destroy the evil that has been unwittingly unleashed or will they succumb like every other civilization the enemy has encountered?

A cosmic noose tightens around our heroes' necks as, once again, they are tasked to fight a war not their own. Their every move is watched, their every action, thwarted, yet failure here will seal the fate of countless billions to something worse than death. Can Jack, Mike, BT, Trip and Kalandar find a way to overcome the odds that have been stacked against them, or will it all come crashing down upon their heads? Follow along as our small band of dysfunctional brothers do all that they can to ensure the universe doesn't fall into the hands of those that would use it for their own vile purposes.

Having survived Atlantis, the town of Indian Hill beckons. As Mike and Trip make their way toward Indian Hill and are in search of some much needed answers, Jack is fast on their heels. It is a dangerous journey fraught with all manner of creatures. Zombies, Night Runners and the Alien Whistlers do their best to prevent the trio from ever going home again. The Whistlers are constantly roaming the wilds in search of food, the zombies gathered in large groups, and the night runners own the night. Will they survive the nightmarish beasts only to be shredded by time itself? Trip may have some knowledge that could help but extracting it from him is proving exceedingly difficult. Mike's memories are being tattered and Jack's soul is tortured as he makes one final desperate bid to get back to his family. Time is truly running out, will the group manage to get back to their original worlds before this one folds into nothingness?

A vengeful darkness...Gathers in the night...One threat has been destroyed - another grows stronger. Even though Jack and the teams have won a major confrontation, their lives still hang by a thread. There are decisions to be made, and ones that have never been more critical.Leonard continues to try to keep his crew together after being hit by another soul-shattering blow. They've only recently become aware of this new world, and it doesn't seem to be letting up anytime soon as they silently plunge through the Pacific, looking for answers Leonard knows they may never find. Michael knows he can no longer stand idle and wait as he feels thousands of his kind disappear from his mind night after night. The weight of the survival of his kind weighs heavily on his shoulders and he pushes forward to end the threats to their existence. The new world must find its balance...And the scales are about to tip...

Fleeing from overseers and whistlers alike, the unlikely group of dimension travelers stumble upon an ancient structure buried under eons of sand. Within, they discover old pathways that send them on an even more incredible journey. There, they discover a powerful relic which may aid them in their quest to get back home.A fierce night runner attack forces Mike and Jack to escape, opening a portal to the whistler home world. Will they find a way to slow the whistler invasions? Or will their luck finally run out?

The seven Seals were broken and the trumpets sounded, their notes echoing around the world. Four horsemen had emerged from the midst of roiling storms and set loose upon humanity. Civilization ended in smoke and flame with clouds of radioactivity encircling the globe.144,000 had been marked and were the only survivors, driven underground by the poisonous conditions and the nuclear winter which followed the exchange of atomic weapons. The exception is a valley held under the protection of four angels holding a corner of the world free. Those few who remain hold the future hope for humanity in a land where the darkness holds sway.As demons walk freely among the sanctuaries, will they be able to upset the balance and drive the last vestige of light from the land?

The ARES Virus ran rampant throughout the world, leaving very few remaining. There are no sanctuaries in the midst of the infected, where the very air is contaminated. For the few surviving, the slightest misstep can introduce the viral agent into their midst, bringing an end to the last vestige of humankind. However, there's too much at stake to merely hover in the shadows.Remnants of the navy survive the catastrophe, but humankind has never been able to live for long periods upon the world's oceans. Even in current times, with advances in medicine and technology, this still holds true. The survivors must find a secure location, but first they must make safe the constructions of the past. Not only do they have the agent to contend with, but there exists a ticking time bomb. Without power, the cooling ponds of the nuclear plants will fail, breathing a cloud of poison across the skies.Emily finds herself surrounded and alone again. There were people who came to help the first time. Now she has to free herself from the city.Sergeant Brown faces yet another predicament. Does he have the energy to escape again? Will his luck finally run out?

Follow Jack, Trip, and Mike in this next installment to find out what the universe will throw at them next.

When two worlds collide... Jack Walker and Michael Talbot come from two worlds; the same, yet different. They both find themselves transported into an alien one, where things aren't as they seem. While it appears similar to the ones they come from, there are some terrifying differences. Is it a dream? Or has reality been somehow warped? Jack comes from a world filled with nocturnal creatures that were once human, but now seek to destroy the last vestiges of humanity. Mike, living under a constant threat from hordes of the undead, arrives with a companion, John the Tripper. Ripped away from their family members and thrown into the unknown, they find that the nightmares from their worlds have preceded them. Survival becomes moment to moment as they encounter old dangers, and new. Each wants nothing more than to be reunited with their loved ones. With dangers lurking around every corner, they seek to unravel the mystery that brought them. It may be a long road ahead, but they begin by taking the first step, hoping the next one will be the one that takes them home.

The rescue of hostages stirred up a hornet's nest. Not one to take a defeat, the cartel plans for retaliation. News of an impending attack drifts through the intelligence channels and Red Team is called on to respond.On the other side of the world, the mysterious group taking out special operations teams strikes again. The symbols carved into foreheads they leave behind the only clue of their existence. Deep in the forests, hunters of a different nature prowl the nights. Under the light of the full moon, they run silently through the woods, the blur of ghostly gray shapes but a whisper in the gloom. Death comes calling with the first glimpse of golden eyes and low growls.

The nuclear winter has ended. Survivors cautiously begin to peek out of their underground shelters, each having endured their separate trials. They emerge into a foreign land wiped bare from the ferocious storms and glaciers. The landscape is barren with barely any sign of life. How will they fare in the new land with supplies running low?Many find signs directing them to a land prepared, but the journey over inhospitable terrain is daunting. Most of the survivors, in groups great and small, find themselves pulled either to the west or to the northwest. Searching for supplies, Frank and Marie encounter something dark, eventually meeting up with a mysterious stranger.In the protected valley, life begins anew. Two groups have fragmented the peaceful valley, each certain they are right in their beliefs. The barrier still stands, holding off the harsh weather, but for how long?Keegan, believing himself the new messiah, gathers his people to him and begins his march to the east. Unknown to any of the forming groups, something dark has begun gathering at the gates, thundering forth into an unprepared land.

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Having recovered from the expedition into Lycan territory, an old foe is again making their appearance. The cartel has raised the stakes, drawing Red Team to the south. Hunting silently in dark alleys and jungle depths, they search for two DEA hostages.While endeavoring to dismantle an empire, they encounter something way over their head. Trapped and fighting for their very lives against something out of this world, they must try to hang on. Rescue is on its way, but will they be able to withstand the savage onslaught in time?

The Dice Are Cast... Death Watches and WaitsThe sanctuary walls were breached and through them poured screaming hordes of night runners. About to be overrun, the survivors formed a last stand against the thousands that threatened to end their existence. Inexplicably, the night runners, who were on the verge of taking one of the last vestiges of humanity, departed, carrying the limp body of Lynn with them.Communications with the compound failed as Jack was out searching for additional survivors, leaving him unaware of what was happening at home. A tragedy sends him rushing back where he learns about the attack and Lynn being taken. Not knowing if she's alive or dead, he sets off in search for her.A mysterious image is sent setting forth a confrontation with Sandra, the female night runner responsible for the attack on the sanctuary. Is Lynn alive or is this some elaborate trap? Jack will put everything on the line in order to find out.When logical reasoning fails...Insanity must be expected

Jack, Mike and Trip were ripped from their loved ones and thrown into a dangerous world they know nothing about, relentlessly pursued by Night Runners, Zombies and a terrifying new creature known only as Whistlers. Like their own worlds, civilization has collapsed and danger lurks around every corner. The trio can do nothing but march forward, attempting to find some answers; some way to escape from the nightmare. Seeking only to return to their families, they must navigate through the unknown. Everything seems to be converging Atlantis. Will Jack, Mike and Trip find what they are looking for in the City? Or will they meet an end that none of them were prepared for?

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A gust of wind...And the storm descends...Twilight crept across the surface, the sun dipping below the horizon. Darkness closed in, a hush settling upon the world. For most, dinners were devoured, shows watched, and alarms for the next day set. Shrieks erupted in the night, signaling the end of civilization. Many died quickly, their last moments full of terror and agony. Others fled into the darkness, pursued by nightmares. Few survived. The world was filled with ringing alarm clocks with no one to silence them. Sunsets were moments of escalating terror. Out of the ashes of humankind's demise rose the night runners; death loping down darkened streets, their shrieks echoing off empty buildings. Untold Stories 2 is a continuation of short stories depicting the experiences of some who faced the fall of civilization. A scream in the night...And terror poured forth...

Humanity is plunging down a slippery slope of morality. Righteous attitudes abound with malice, hatred, and discontent prevailing in the currents riding through humankind. In the spiritual planes, battles between the light and darkness are being fought over souls and for their very existence.Assailed on all sides, heaven is left with no choice but to open the seven seals. The horsemen are summoned and ride forth. Conquest, the drums of war, hunger, and death are felt by all. Humanity is left standing on the brink where the slightest tremor will send it plunging into the abyss.Will humankind survive the tribulation placed upon them? Or will they vanish into oblivion?

The sun touches the horizon...A hush before the storm...The sun set as it had every other day. Then night fell and the world ended. For many, it was a long, slow, lingering death. For others, it came quickly, full of terror and agony. Few survived. The ones that did watched the setting sun with a rising panic. Out of the ashes of humankind's demise rose the night runners. They were death loping down darkened streets, their shrieks echoing off empty buildings.Untold Stories is a series of short stories depicting the experiences of some who faced the fall of civilization as we know it.A scream in the night...And terror poured forth...

Red Team continues their search for the two kidnapped DEA agents, attempting to systematically dismantle the cartel responsible. The agent's location remains elusive, but Red Team continues the fight to force their release. The cartel digs in, but will they be able to halt the Red Team incursions?While heading to a cartel location hidden in the mountains, Red Team runs into Strigoi of a different nature. The subsequent fight forces the team away and leaves Jack bleeding in the dirt with death hovering nearby. Will the team be able to extricate him in time?