Bøger af Michael Lucas

In the enthralling dark fantasy epic Shadows of Radiance, an ordinary human, Evan Blackthorn, is drawn into a realm shrouded in eternal darkness-the Abyssal Dominion. A malevolent force known as the Fearweaver dominates this twisted world, feeding on the fears of its inhabitants. Faced with impending doom, the realm clings to a prophecy foretelling the arrival of a savior, a chosen one who will either bring salvation or succumb to the shadows. As Evan navigates the ominous landscapes of the Abyss, he discovers a latent magical ability within himself, marking him as the prophesied hero. Joined by a fellowship of mythical and magical beings-Aeliana the Moonlit Seraph, Thorn the Warden of Forgotten Dreams, Lysandra the Phantom Sorceress, Kael the Shadowblade Mercenary, and Nyx the Shapeshifting Enigma-Evan embarks on a perilous quest to confront the ancient evil threatening to consume their world. The journey unfolds through horrifying challenges that test the mettle of each member and force them to confront their deepest fears and haunting pasts. As the fellowship descends into the heart of darkness, a shocking betrayal reveals that one among them serves the Fearweaver, manipulating events from the shadows. The group must grapple with internal conflicts, testing the bonds that hold them together. The final showdown between the radiant hero and the ancient evil unfolds in a surreal and terrifying landscape, blurring the boundaries between horror and fantasy. Evan is faced with a harrowing choice that will either save the world or succumb to the darkness, and the consequences of this decision leave the Abyssal Dominion forever changed. The aftermath is both triumphant and enigmatic, leaving room for interpretation about the true nature of Evan's choice. The echoes of sacrifice linger, and whispers of potential sequels or remaining threats tease at uncharted realms and unseen shadows, suggesting that the journey of the chosen one is but a prologue to a more extraordinary tapestry of adventures yet to come. Shadows of Radiance is a riveting tale that weaves elements of horror and fantasy into a rich narrative, exploring the intricacies of sacrifice, unity, and the eternal struggle between light and darkness. Dive into a world where nightmares come to life, and the true hero's journey is one of self-discovery, resilience, and the courage to face the shadows within and without.

Maria Valentine is an attractive, young, straight-laced female growing up in Washington, D.C. Her focus is finishing high school and being a superstar in her own world. She gets sidetracked by the flashy lifestyles that her peers are living. Along with her girlfriends, Sunny and Ruby, they're drawn to a quick answer to solve their problems of being broke: Robbing a Bank!When Maria's mother has a catastrophic accident at work, Maria's life is changed forever. She is burdened with the responsibility of caring for her brother, Billy Boy and also paying her mother's expensive medical bills. Maria, along with Ruby and Sunny, get caught up into robbing banks. Greed lands the young women into a life of crime that they weren't ready for.They become addicted to the fast money. Maria, Sunny, and Ruby have the time of their lives taking what they want. They ultimately accumulate all the money they could ever want. Enough is never enough concerning Maria's greed.They take more risks and daring rides on the wild side. Maria, Sunny, and Ruby discover a rocky road that turns out to have a horrifying dead end.This book features an innovative blend of story lines based on invention of facts distorted into fantasy fiction. Debut author, Michael Lucas, delivers a tightly crafted classic of dreams coming true solely for your entertainment.

Parody and Pedagogy in the Age of Neoliberalism provides comic relief in a neoliberal era and argues that parody can be used to creatively benefit our practices of self-narration and quests for knowledge.

Why did Joseph Conrad avoid using English, except when it came to the arduous task of writing fiction? And how do we account for his extensive "borrowing" from French writers? This psycholinguistic examination delves into the creative mind of Conrad.