There is nothing to fear but fear herself... Mutant vampire Durham Red returns in this new chilling, gothic SF adventure. Danger threatens when Red discovers that a twisted future version of herself, the demonic Brite Red, is hunting her down. The only way she can survive is to get her hands on the terrifying alien artefact known as Manticore but, even then, can she destroy her own future? Mixing SF action with gothic horror, Manticore Reborn is an edge-of-your-seat thrill ride as the most dangerous woman in the galaxy finds out there's something even she is scared of - herself.

From vampires and demons to ghosts and zombies, interest in monsters in literature, film, and popular culture has never been stronger. This concise Encyclopedia provides scholars and students with a comprehensive and authoritative A-Z of monsters throughout the ages. It is the first major reference book on monsters for the scholarly market. Over 200 entries written by experts in the field are accompanied by an overview introduction by the editor. Generic entries such as 'ghost' and 'vampire' are cross-listed with important specific manifestations of that monster. In addition to monsters appearing in English-language literature and film, the Encyclopedia also includes significant monsters in Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, African and Middle Eastern traditions. Alphabetically organized, the entries each feature suggestions for further reading. The Ashgate Encyclopedia of Literary and Cinematic Monsters is an invaluable resource for all students and scholars and an essential addition to library reference shelves.

"Exploring Legendary Creatures: Dragons to Manticore" by Jamal Faisal Almutawa is a comprehensive exploration of various mythical creatures. It delves into their origins, powers, cultural significance, and their portrayal in media like movies. The book discusses creatures like dragons, phoenixes, unicorns, and more, detailing their specific powers and weaknesses. It also reflects on these creatures' symbolic meanings in different cultures and their representation in folklore and popular culture. The book is an insightful resource for understanding the complex world of mythical beasts and their impact on storytelling and myth-making.

High-speed action with the infamous Genetic Infantryman! Rogue Trooper is a Genetic Infantryman, or GI, bred to fight in the galaxy's deadliest war zones. When Rogue's brothers-in-arms are ambushed at the Quartz Zone Massacre, he vows to get revenge on the traitor general who sold them out. With three of his comrades stored as sentient life-chips in his rifle, helmet and backpack, Rogue must go through hell if he is to avenge his fallen comrades. Experience the battlefield at first-hand in this action-packed novelization of the hit Rebellion game.

"I'm a thousand years young, I've got a bod built for high-speed sin, and there's a whole universe out there which hasn't met me - so let's go!" Mutant. Vampire. Total babe! Former Search and Destroy Agent Durham Red is stranded over a thousand years into a future she doesn't want. To the mutant underclass, she's a messiah, a beacon of light to rally around. To humankind, she's a terrifying blasphemy that should be hunted down and destroyed. All Red wants is to get her kicks while she still can, but a nightmare tribe of blood-worshippers have other ideas. The moon of Lavannos seems like the perfect place to lie low, but Red discovers that the frozen world hides horrors more terrifying than she could possibly imagine!

A vicious cross-breed of The X-Files and The Da Vinci Code... Originally known as Department Q, a secret department within the British Ministry of Defence was tasked with investigating the supernatural on behalf of the Government. But times are hard and Department Q has been sold off as a private company - Caballistics, Inc. "SHOW ME YOUR SINS" - the last words heard by the residents of Boswell before incineration by a powerful force in 1944. Old news until a forgotten biblical being is awoken by an apocalyptic cult. Facing explosive ley-lines, Boswell's reanimated dead and a fallen angel intent on bringing about Judgement Day, it's another busy day at the office for Caballistics, Inc.

"I'll take you dead or alive. They're going to kill you anyway - may as well try your luck." Warped by the twisted effects of Strontium 90 fallout, mutants are a victimised underclass on Earth. Denied normal work, many have taken the one job too dirty for norms: bounty-hunting. Across the expanding frontier of space, they hunt the criminals too dangerous for the Galactic Crime Commission. Johnny Alpha is one such Strontium Dog and his latest assignment takes him to Epsilon 5 - a quarantined planet where time has sped up to four-hundred times its normal rate. Johnny is in a literal race against time to avoid all manner of dangers and find his prey before he ages to death!