Ardath Mayhar se consolidó como una prolífica autora en un espectro de géneros que abarca ciencia ficción, horror, literatura juvenil y westerns. Su extensa obra, compuesta por más de sesenta libros, demuestra una voz distintiva y una habilidad para crear narrativas cautivadoras. La escritura de Mayhar es celebrada por su alcance imaginativo y su capacidad para transportar a los lectores a diversos mundos literarios. Sus significativas contribuciones al panorama literario han sido reconocidas con numerosos galardones.
The story unfolds as Robert Willingham, an ex-con man, arrives in Dry Wells, Texas, seeking employment. Hired by rancher Jed Cobb, he soon discovers that the job entails much darker intentions, including the murder of Cobb's nephews to claim their inherited ranch. As Robert grapples with the moral implications of his new role, the narrative delves into themes of deception, greed, and the lengths one will go to for power and property.
In a thrilling twist on the spy genre, a sixty-something professional assassin known as "The Knit Lady" finds herself aboard a cruise ship seized by Islamic terrorists. Armed with her knitting needles, a scalpel, and plastic explosives, she takes matters into her own hands, proving that age is just a number when it comes to heroism. This unique blend of humor and action showcases the unexpected capabilities of an unlikely protagonist, challenging stereotypes about elderly women.
The discovery of two bodies in a swamp signals a serious drug issue in the community, prompting Police Chief Washington Shipp to confront powerful druglords desperate to reclaim their lost stash. Teaming up with an eclectic group of local misfits and swamp inhabitants, Wash must navigate the treacherous landscape of crime and danger. Their odds of success seem slim as they face ruthless adversaries determined to protect their interests at any cost.
Set in a prehistoric era of New Mexico, the narrative explores the lives of hunter-gatherer clans coexisting with majestic and fearsome creatures such as giant sloths, flat-faced bears, woolly mammoths, and dire wolves. As volcanoes shape the landscape, these early humans navigate the challenges of survival, often clashing with the formidable beasts that share their world. The story vividly captures the tension between man and nature during a time of both danger and discovery.
The story unfolds in a fantasy realm where the rulers possess psychic abilities that can alter the fate of their kingdom. Following the treacherous act of fratricide by the Makra Theora, her sister, the Makra Choria, takes decisive action by raising an army, capturing Theora, and stripping both of them of their powers. Choria embarks on a quest to restore peace to Sherath and heal her sister, highlighting themes of power, redemption, and the complexities of familial bonds.
Set in prehistoric Europe, the story follows Bain of the Hunting Clan as he escapes his people and meets Arma of the Farming Clan. Their worlds collide when Bain's clan pursues him, leading to a rescue mission for Kalva, the Farmers' healer. Together, they embark on a perilous journey east, facing numerous challenges as they strive to create a new society amidst the tensions between their clans. The narrative highlights themes of survival, cooperation, and the clash of cultures.
A Science Fantasy Novel: Tales of the Triple Moons
In a world where rebel leaders exploit powerful machines to enforce their tyranny, the fate of the realm rests on the shoulders of Johab and Ellora, the last heirs of the Old Lords of Rehannoth. Captured and imprisoned, they must escape and embark on a quest to locate the Chasm of Genlith, a pivotal site that holds the key to restoring balance and liberating their oppressed people. This adventure is part of the captivating series, Tales of the Triple Moons.
MechWarriors believe that the only way to kill a BattleMech is with another 'Mech... But Generals know that the best way to kill an army of 'Mechs is with a well-placed dagger.The five houses of the Successor States employ both warfare and treachery in their efforts to gain control of the interstellar empire once known as the Star League. Huge, man-like, walking tanks called BattleMechs rule the battlefields, but intrigues and plots rule the imperial courts.Hanse Davion is Prince of the Federated Suns, the largest of the five warring Houses... an idealistic man who has had to learn that politics is neither honorable nor straightforward.Ardan Sortek is the commander of Hanse Davion's personal guard. Although a long-time friend of Hanse's, he has not yet learned the lessons of power. Through a chance series of events he stumbles upon a plot of such magnitude that it threatens the balance of power of the Inner Sphere. Unfortunately, no one will believe him... Indeed, they think he is quite mad.Is Ardan crazy or is someone trying to kill Hanse Davion?
The struggle against tyranny unfolds in the city of Lirith as the ambitious Tyrant seeks to conquer and control the great horses of Fallowden. Central to the conflict are the Raithes of Fallowden, including the wise Tisha, her daughter Cara, the hermit Lengalyon, and the infant Ashraf. Following a brutal battle, five Raithes escape to undertake crucial tasks that collectively aim to overthrow the Tyrant. The narrative intricately weaves their efforts with the influence of the spirits of fallen Raithes, uniting past and present in the fight for freedom.
The story follows Marise Dering as she marries into the enigmatic Clarrington family and moves into their old mansion, where she is warned to avoid the mysterious third floor. As family members start dying under strange circumstances, Marise is compelled to unravel the dark secrets hidden within the mansion's walls. The tension builds as she navigates the family's legacy and the dangers that lurk in their heritage.