Master storyteller Stephen King (writing as Richard Bachman) presents this gripping and remarkable New York Times bestselling crime novel about a damaged young man who embarks on an ill-advised kidnapping plot—a work as taut and riveting as anything he has ever written. Once upon a time, a fellow named Richard Bachman wrote Blaze on an Olivetti typewriter, then turned the machine over to Stephen King, who used it to write Carrie. Bachman died in 1985 (“cancer of the pseudonym”), but this last gripping Bachman novel resurfaced after being hidden away for decades—an unforgettable crime story tinged with sadness and suspense. Clayton Blaisdell, Jr., was always a small-time delinquent. None too bright either, thanks to the beatings he got as a kid. Then Blaze met George Rackley, a seasoned pro with a hundred cons and one big idea. The kidnapping should go off without a hitch, with George as the brains behind their dangerous scheme. But there's only one problem: by the time the deal goes down, Blaze's partner in crime is dead. Or is he?

In the roughest parts of Brooklyn, a brilliant female detective goes after a psychotic loan shark Capt. Nora Riter is a cop with a future, assuming her deadbeat husband doesn’t mess it up first. He’s hocked her jewelry, stolen her gun, and had cocaine delivered to their home. Their marriage is a toxic mess that could end her career—unless Blaze Longo ends it first. On the streets of Red Hook, Blaze is a legend: a merciless loan shark who wields a cleaver like a scalpel and wears a pouch around his neck carrying the severed ears of clients stupid enough not to pay up. Now the ice-cold psychopath has planned a kidnapping scheme that will catapult him into the big time, and it’s up to Nora to put him in his place. With the help of fast-talking conman Nicky Ossman, Nora dives into the murky underworld of the Brooklyn docks. If she succeeds, she’ll be a hero. If she fails, she’ll lose more than an ear.

He may not say much, but once provoked… Or enticed… All bets are off. Blaze learned early in life that his voice didn’t matter. He developed his fighting skills and now has big career plans and sponsors willing to support his time in the ring. But first, he needs to find his missing father so he can leave his hometown once again. Following clues leads him to danger, but no amount of danger carries as great a risk as being taunted by the woman who tempts him beyond all reason. The one woman in the world he vowed never to touch. His best friend’s little sister won’t leave him alone. But once an oath is broken, what does a man have left? And why is it that the one opponent he can’t beat happens to be the one that lives inside his head? ***BLAZE is a seductive small town romance with a riveting mystery from the author of the Healing Springs series.***

This is the book 1 of One Night with Blaze. Blaze Arden Vaughn is an heir of a huge empire, an ace student of the medical faculty, very handsome, sweet, and nice. His name signifies fire but his heart is as cold as ice. Ace Daxton Anderson is a known 'one-night stand' guy and bi. A gang leader who won't back down from a gang fight and is not afraid to be bruised just to prove his point... They are both in the same university, having their own territory. They never knew of each other's existence. Until the day the Ice Prince fixed his cold gaze on the very hot gang leader on the field. "You want me that bad... your eyes were screaming it out loud..." Blaze announced with his challenging tone. A calm smile adorned his face, making Ace's jaw clench while their gazes locked. "I can smell your desire even from afar..." Blaze continued with a very subtle smirk, making Ace grit his teeth. "Who would not...you are Blaze Arden Vaughn...the epitome of perfection...everybody's dream guy" Ace sarcastically responded, a smirk grazed his lips. His jaw clenched in annoyance not with Blaze but with himself. "So Ace Anderson, want to try, a Blaze Arden Vaughn for tonight?" Blaze smirked as he casually ask. A one-night stand offered by the cold and distant Blaze Arden Vaughn, just one night of pleasure… one night of curiosity.

The country is leaderless. The queen is gone and hope is failing. Morghiad must find The Fireblade again if he is to secure his home and his heart, but the path will not be an easy one to tread. New enemies will rise to battle him as he battles with himself, and the most fearsome woman in history will continue to produce her army of blood-hungry eisiels. Will The Fireblade be the same as before? Will she aid him? Danger looms from all corners of this Nation of Blaze. Volume 2 of The Fireblade Array

Set out on a fantastical journey through an urban landscape where fairies and legendary beings live side by side! Blaze Peppergrove, a daring wingless fairy, is unwavering in his pursuit of realizing his aspirations within the enchanting realm of Evergreen Park. He has forsaken his familial ties and the serene life of a garden fairy to embark on an independent journey in search of excitement and wealth. Despite the challenges of residing in the destitute fairy encampment nestled beneath the juniper trees, Blaze forges connections with a diverse array of fairies while undertaking various odd jobs to amass coveted silver pieces. Following a disheartening job interview at the largest fairy employment agency, Blaze makes a daring choice to wager everything on a perilous mission: rescuing a missing fairy in exchange for a significant bounty. He plans to take advantage of this reward to establish his enterprise, ensuring his financial freedom. However, his path is filled with peril, and he must confront and clear the dangers that lie ahead. The prequel to "Blaze Peppergrove and the Big Race: Blaze Peppergrove Adventures, 1".