A Peculiar Peril is a head-spinning epic about three friends on a quest to protect the world from a threat as unknowable as it is terrifying, from the Nebula Award–winning and New York Times bestselling author of Annihilation, Jeff VanderMeer. Jonathan Lambshead stands to inherit his deceased grandfather’s overstuffed mansion—a veritable cabinet of curiosities—once he and two schoolmates catalog its contents. But the three soon discover that the house is filled with far more than just oddities: It holds clues linking to an alt-Earth called Aurora, where the notorious English occultist Aleister Crowley has stormed back to life on a magic-fueled rampage across a surreal, through-the-looking-glass version of Europe replete with talking animals (and vegetables). Swept into encounters with allies more unpredictable than enemies, Jonathan pieces together his destiny as a member of a secret society devoted to keeping our world separate from Aurora. But as the ground shifts and allegiances change with every step, he and his friends sink ever deeper into a deadly pursuit of the profound evil that is also chasing after them.

Spreading democracy abroad or protecting business at home: this book offers a new look at the history of the contest between isolationalism and internationalism that is as current as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and as old as America itself, with profiles of the people, policies, and events that shaped the debate.

Jake Cannon and Slade Swanson are former Delta Force soldiers working as Intel operatives for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In charge of transporting nuclear cargo found in Iraq, they are about to encounter Somalia pirates off Cape Gwardafuy in the Indian Ocean. They are out numbered, but Jake knows they are in good company with a detachment of Delta Force black ops aboard the Elizabeth Anne. No one could have imagined the imminent horror the pirates represented, or that they were merely a harbinger of the unthinkable: A world super power struck down without detonating a single bomb. Along with their dauntless and determined boss, Deputy Secretary David Peterson, Cannon and Swanson unravel the secret strategies and decipher the blueprints for the most hideous of intentions. They face monumental tasks: The dawn of cyber terrorism on the country's financial and taxing authorities, phantom companies trading on the world's stock exchanges and the horrific events in Portland, Oregon. They fear the threat of class warfare. Is the United States marching lockstep down the road to civil war? Find out in Path to Peril.

When deformed frogs-many with missing legs or eyes, footless stumps, or misshapen jaws-began to emerge from Minnesota wetlands, alarm bells went off. What caused such deformities? Pollution? Ultraviolet rays? Biological agents? And could the mysterious cause also pose a threat to humans? Former government biologist Judy Helgen provides an inside view of a highly charged environmental issue that continues to spark controversy among scientists, politicians, and government agencies. Book jacket.

" "In Paths of Peril" by J. MacDonald Oxley takes readers on a thrilling adventure filled with danger, suspense, and the courage of the protagonist as they navigate treacherous paths. This gripping novel follows the protagonist's journey through various perils, testing their resilience, resourcefulness, and determination to overcome formidable challenges. Set in a world fraught with danger and uncertainty, "In Paths of Peril" immerses readers in a gripping narrative as the protagonist faces formidable obstacles, sinister adversaries, and unexpected twists. Through their journey, they must rely on their wit, skill, and inner strength to survive and achieve their objectives. J. MacDonald Oxley's storytelling keeps readers on the edge of their seats, fueling their curiosity and anticipation as they follow the protagonist's harrowing path. From thrilling escapes to life-or-death confrontations, the story is woven with heart-pounding moments that keep readers engaged from start to finish. Join the protagonist as they navigate treacherous paths, confront danger head-on, and discover the depths of their courage and determination in the face of perilous circumstances."

When evil descends like fog on a mountain community, no one feels safe.After hearing about a string of murders in a Smoky Mountain town, journalist Harper Jennings realizes a startling truth. She knows who may be responsible--the same person who tried to kill her three years ago. Now Harper must convince the cops to believe her before the killer strikes again.Sheriff Luke Wilder returned to his hometown, determined to keep the promise he made to his dying father. The sleepy tourist area with a tragic past hadn't seen a murder in decades--until now. Keeping the community safe seems impossible as darkness edges closer, threatening to consume everything in its path.As The Watcher grows desperate, Harper and Luke must work together in order to defeat him. But the peril around them escalates, making it clear the killer will stop at nothing to get what he wants.