Surveys the historical background and recent events of the war between Iran and Iraq and considers the resulting political and economic complications for the region and for oil-dependent countries.

Iran and Iraq: Nations at War

Mannetti, Lisa

Children's Books

Franklin Watts

BRAM STOKER AWARD-FINALIST BEST FIRST NOVEL THE GENTLING BOX by Lisa Mannetti: The philosophies of the Age of Enlightenment create sweeping changes throughout 19th Century Europe, but to Hungary's despised nomads, the gypsies, the world is still a dark and very dangerous landscape. Adversaries both mortal and supernatural lurk in the shadows, waiting to strike without mercy. Imre, a half-gypsy horse trader, understands the danger to his small family all too well. Cursed with a hideously-disfiguring and fatal disease by the vengeful sorceress Anyeta, he watches those around him suffer and fall. Mimi, his wife, who is tricked into cutting off her own arm to create a powerful talisman. His friend Constantin, struck mute by Anyeta's wrath. And Lenore, his and Mimi's young daughter, who has been placed in the greatest jeopardy of all. With his health deteriorating and death imminent, his wife possessed by the witch's ghost and Lenore being groomed for a fate far worse than death, Imre turns to desperate measures and a hellish memory from his childhood—to still the sorceress and end her reign of bloodshed. A presence even more powerful and terrifying to him than Anyeta: the gentling box. ADVANCED PRAISE FOR THE GENTLING BOX: "A keenly conceived and richly executed cornucopia of the blackest magic. Mannetti's prowess as a writer hauls the reader into a shimmering, phantasmagoric demesne of relentless suspense and high-creep-factor chills, and doesn't let go until the final page. This story is a dark work of art." –Edward Lee, author of CITY INFERNAL and BRIDES OF THE IMPALER. "When was the last time you lost yourself in a book? Lisa Mannetti dares you to enter a realm unlike anything you've dreamed of, a world of gallant gypsies and ancient evil, of passionate obsessions … and abject terror. Take that dare. Immerse yourself. The rewards are plentiful. But be warned. Nothing could prepare you for the horror of THE GENTLING BOX." –Robert Dunbar, author of THE PINES and THE SHORE "Mannetti's prose has teeth; sharp teeth that grab on and refuse to let go." –J.A. Konrath, author of FUZZY NAVEL and DIRTY MARTINI ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Lisa Mannetti is a former magazine editor and adjunct college English instructor who discovered she preferred full-time writing to real work when she volunteered to be the family member who cared for her ailing mother. Her short story, "Hungry for the Flesh" (Space &amp; Time, April 2007) was recommended for a Stoker Award. Additional short stories scheduled for publication in 2008 include "The Blow-Up Job" (TRAPS, DarkHart Press) and "Other Rooms" (The Pretty-Scary.net Anthology, November 2008) and "Retro-Fit" in Lovestrology (Ravenous Romance, December 2008). Most recently she served as guest editor for Terrible Beauty, Fearful Symmetry, an anthology scheduled to be published by DarkHart Press in October 2008. She is currently working on a second paranormal novel, The Everest Hauntings. When she isn't writing, Lisa works on her haunted website, The Chancery House (www.thechanceryhouse.com) and constructs macabre gothic greeting cards based on her cemetery photos. She is also a Tarot reader. Lisa lives in the house she grew up in Westchester County in New York with one highly rambunctious cat—Huckleberry Finn—and two charming and exasperating black kittens, The Houdinis: Harry and Theo. You can also visit Lisa's author page at: www.lisamannetti.com.

The Gentling Box

Literature & Fiction

Literary

Darkhart Pr

In this special Halloween edition of Shroud, Kevin Lucia took the helm as guest editor and chose an array of chilling stories from dark fiction notables and newcomers alike. With startling and intelligent fiction and nonfiction from Rio Youers, Lisa Mannetti, Jeremy Shipp, Nicholas Grabowski, Kelli Owen, Norman Partridge, Dan Keohane, Jodi Lee, Brian Hatcher and so many more. Beautiful cover art by renowned horror artist, Steven Gilberts, striking layout, design, and original woodcut prints by Danny Evarts. FICTION: THREE DOORS, Norman Patridge LEFT-HANDED RADIO, Rio Youers 1925: A FALL RIVER HALLOWEEN, Lisa Mannetti WAITING FOR G.P., Justin Gustainis RED LANTERN, Alethea Kontis CHILDHOOD GHOSTS, Kelli Owen VACCINATION, Thomas Phillips GEORGIE, Robert Ford THE PROPHET ON THE SAND, Val Muller THE LOVE STORY OF HENRY VAN PENNYSHAW, Chandler Kaiden ALMOST PARADISE, Jeremy C. Shipp LAST HALLOWEEN, Daniel G. Keohane NONFICTION : HALLOWEENED BE THY NAME, Nicholas Grabowski TAMPER (SOST), Scott Christian Carr SAM HANE IT'S NOT, Jodi Lee TEN QUESTIONS WITH NORMAN PARTRIDGE, Brian J. Hatcher EXPLODING PUMPKINS AND POISONED CANDY, Elizabeth Tucker WHERE DID ALL THE MONSTERS GO?, Kelli Owen AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: RIO YOUERS, Kevin Lucia MORE... DEMENTIS MORTUUS, Word Games for the Rest of Us, Victorya &amp; Danny Evarts BOOK REVIEWS Art from Danny Evarts &amp; Tyler Hoglund Cover by Steven Gilberts

Shroud 10: The Quarterly Journal of Dark Fiction and Art

Youers, Rio

Partridge, Norman

Phillips, Thomas

Kontis, Alethea

Gustainis, Justin

Evarts, Danny

Owen, Kelli

Genre Fiction

Shroud Publishing, LLC

Tom and Huck have reincarnated as twin white cats, and they're now familiars for a modern-day witch—and, of course, they want to be boys again! This whimsical novel by Lisa Mannetti captures the flavor of Twain's writing, yet brings Tom and Huck to life in a contemporary framework that is utterly delightful! "Huck always said it was a powerful lot of trouble to write a book, and if he'd a known it ahead of time, he wouldn't have gone through with it. That's his version of the truth, anyhow. And it's a lot more work than anyone bargains for when they sit down to write—but you add writin along with me and Huck comin back as twin brothers and the feline familiars of a twenty-first century witch—and you got even more trouble. A whole cauldron-full more. Anyhow, this time I guess it's me that has got to tell our story." The Introduction was written by NY Times best-selling author Jonathan Maberry. The cover illustration is by popular artist Glenn Chadbourne, with cover design by Amy York. THIS IS THE ADULT EDITION. A Young Adult (YA) edition has also been written that is more suitable for a younger audience. “With charming Twain-like wit and style, Lisa Mannetti brings to life an engaging tale that will capture readers' imaginations and take them on the magical ride of their lives. Who wouldn't love feline familiars such as Huck and Tom? I can't recommend this book enough!” –Elizabeth Massie, Bram Stoker-winning author of Sineater, Playback, and Homegrown “Lisa doesn't merely throw some witches and werewolves into some of Twain's old lore. She crafts her own story by absconding with two literary icons and dropping them quite unceremoniously in her world. And the way she does it is both mischievous and charming.” –Gef Fox, reviewer for Wag the Fox “Mannetti weaves a beautiful, heartwarming, and humorous fantasy with the delectable Tom and Huck, but resurrects them with the love and care only a true fan and scholar of Twain could.” –Meli Hooker, reviewer for Dreadful Tales

The New Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn (Adult Edition)

Classics

Smart Rhino Publications

Tom and Huck have reincarnated as twin white cats, and they're now familiars for a modern-day witch—and, of course, they want to be boys again! This whimsical novel by Lisa Mannetti captures the flavor of Twain's writing, yet brings Tom and Huck to life in a contemporary framework that is utterly delightful! "Huck always said it was a powerful lot of trouble to write a book, and if he'd a known it ahead of time, he wouldn't have gone through with it. That's his version of the truth, anyhow. And it's a lot more work than anyone bargains for when they sit down to write—but you add writin along with me and Huck comin back as twin brothers and the feline familiars of a twenty-first century witch—and you got even more trouble. A whole cauldron-full more. Anyhow, this time I guess it's me that has got to tell our story." The Introduction was written by NY Times best-selling author Jonathan Maberry. The cover illustration is by artist Safira de Meza of the Netherlands, with cover design by Amy York. THIS IS THE YOUNG ADULT (YA) EDITION. An Adult edition has also been written that is more suitable for a more mature audience. “With charming Twain-like wit and style, Lisa Mannetti brings to life an engaging tale that will capture readers' imaginations and take them on the magical ride of their lives. Who wouldn't love feline familiars such as Huck and Tom? I can't recommend this book enough!” –Elizabeth Massie, Bram Stoker-winning author of Sineater, Playback, and Homegrown “Lisa doesn't merely throw some witches and werewolves into some of Twain's old lore. She crafts her own story by absconding with two literary icons and dropping them quite unceremoniously in her world. And the way she does it is both mischievous and charming.” –Gef Fox, reviewer for Wag the Fox “Mannetti weaves a beautiful, heartwarming, and humorous fantasy with the delectable Tom and Huck, but resurrects them with the love and care only a true fan and scholar of Twain could.” –Meli Hooker, reviewer for Dreadful Tales

The New Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn (Young Adult Version): (Young Adult Edition)

Science Fiction & Fantasy

“‘Magic’ is the operative word for this moody novella. The magic of Harry Houdini serves as an overriding backdrop here, but another kind of magic permeates these pages—the magic of fine writing. Don’t expect the usual linear plot, because there is no direct narrative. Vivid dreams, surreal images, hypnotic memories, all serve to flesh out an unsettling tale that sweeps us into a new fictional dimension. Read The Box Jumper and share the magic.” — William F. Nolan, author of Logan’s Run and screenwriter of Burnt Offerings “A haunting tale of madness and mystery. Mannetti leads the reader through a thrilling maze of illusion and scandal surrounding world-famous magician and psychic debunker, Harry Houdini. As elusive as a magic trick, the story unfolds through the dubious memories of one of his former assistants who suffers from various illnesses throughout the story. Mannetti’s words entice the reader to explore a lewd world of liars and lust. As the layers of intrigue unfold, the reader is compelled to keep reading and isn’t disappointed.” — Sèphera Girón, Flesh Failure, author of Flesh Failure and Captured Souls “In Lisa Mannetti’s magical The Box Jumper, readers are treated to intriguing premises and finely wrought characterizations rooted in the hazy past of a bygone America. As usual, Mannetti’s driving narrative propels this fascinating portrait of illusionist Harry Houdini and the strange goings on in and around—even beyond—his world. Highly recommended to all who love a great story, excellent writing, and memorable characters with a haunting literary flair.” — Jason V. Brock, author of Milton’s Children and Disorders of Magnitude “Lisa Mannetti’s The Box Jumper is a passionately told story of love, memory, and how we can be possessed by both. Mannetti is, simply put, a master of the dark historical fantasy, and in The Box Jumper she has all her talents on full display. The only really frustrating thing about her stories is how she manages to make perfection look so easy.” — Joe McKinney, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Dog Days and Plague of the Undead “Lisa Mannetti has given us a look into the life of a fascinating historical character and cultural icon. Her novella brims over with dark suspense and a brilliant re-creation of a New York long gone. As always, she writes with passion and originality. A great story.” — Tom Monteleone, Bram Stoker and Locus Award-winning author of Night of Broken Souls and Eyes of the Virgin

The Box Jumper

Twenty-six authors to agreed to write stories based on the Tarot... with the Tarot cards determining which story subject the authors would write. We took a tarot deck and the list of the twenty-six authors: read the author’s name, shuffled the deck, and drew a card. That tarot card and its traits were all the authors had to go on. The card was removed, the deck was reshuffled, and the next name was read off. Never Fear - The Tarot, contains twenty-six stories based on the twenty-two cards of the Major Arcana and the four cards of the Minor Arcana. Award-winning and New York Times bestselling authors combine their talents to deal out twenty-six dark tales influenced by the Tarot.Heather Graham, Lori Avocato, Michael M. Hughes, Tim Waggoner, Tara Nina, C.M.C. Dobbs, Michael A. Stackpole, Matthew Costello, C.L. Wilson, Tori Eldridge, Lisa Mannetti, Patrick Freivald, Jamie Rush, Rebecca Paisley, Edward DeAngelis, Richard Devin, Lance Taubold, Jeff DePew, Lee Lawless, Hal Bodner, Jennifer St. Giles, Jayne Belmont and Janice M. Jones

Never Fear - The Tarot: Do You Really Want To Know?

Stackpole, Michael A.

Costello, Matthew

GRAHAM, HEATHER

Freivald, Patrick

Waggoner, Tim

Nina, Tara

Eldridge, Tori

Avocato, Lori

Taubold, Lance

Devin, Richard

Lawless, Lee

DeAngelis, Ed

DePew, Jeff

Kaufman, Mathew

Paisley, Rebecca

Hughes, Michael M.

Dobbs, C.M.C.

Wilson, C.L.

Rush, Jamie

Bodner, Hal

Giles, Jennifer St.

13Thirty Books

Apocalypse-definition: the complete final destruction of the world, especially as described from the Book of Revelation in The Bible; an event involving destruction or damage on an awesome or catastrophic level. Eighteen bestselling and award-winning authors have contributed their visions of the apocalypse: Classic sci-fi writer William F. Nolan adds to his canon with a tale from his futuristic Logan’s Run series. Creator of the popular Repairman Jack series, F. Paul Wilson presents his vision of a world where vampires have become the ruling race. Bestselling author Heather Graham serves up her apocalyptic nightmare. Horror master Tim Waggoner terrifies with a tale of the World After.Master writer, screenwriter, and creator of classic video games Matthew Costello offers up a post-apocalyptic tale of terror, cannibalism, and a vacation gone so wrong. Icon of classic science fiction and fantasy, Ron Goulart, spins a tale of futuristic famine and desperation. Also new stories from the new breed of award-winning authors including: Jason V Brock, Lisa Mannetti, Patrick Freivald, Lee Lawless, Tori Eldridge, and Brendan Deneen. Is this the end of times? You decide.

Never Fear - The Apocalypse: The End is Near

NOLAN, William F.

Deneen, Brendan

Monteleone, Thomas F.

Brock, Jason V.

Wilson,F. Paul

From the depths of the soul to the depths of hell. From the shadows of your most frightening dreams to the shadows lurking in the corner unseen and waiting. Darkness is painted across the palette of every nightscape. And it’s waiting for you…In this new anthology from Nightscape Press, we bring you 24 tales of bitter loss, jaded love, obsession, murder, cannibalism, hauntings, voodoo, black market horrors, demons, leprechauns, zombies, deadly mysteries, and much more!Table of Contents:A Dry Spell in Parnell County by Ed KurtzStill by Charles ColyottA Taste of Green Voodoo Healing by Peter N. DudarVision by Megan N. MooreAutumn’s Gifts by Jeremy TerryGame Changer by Peter GiglioCorruption by Lisa MannettiWorldly Possessions by Richard SalterVillage Green by Boyd E. HarrisAngel Killer by Lisa MortonFly by Jonathan TemplarWee Ones by C.W. LaSartMary Kelly’s Face by John ForthHow to Save a Life by Chris MarrsIn the Halls and on the Stairs by Brad C. HodsonSurprise Inside by Tonia BrownChopper by Bryan HallHouse Hunting by Ray GartonDeviant Colors by Benjamin Kane EthridgeGuadalupe’s Tamales by Shane McKenzieWhispers in the Trees, Screams in the Dark by Taylor GrantThe Big Dream by J.S. ReinhardtThe Rag-End of Dreams by Trent ZelaznySkins by Richard Wright

Nightscapes: Volume 1

Kurtz, Ed

Dudar, Peter N.

Salter, Richard

Colyott, Charles

Morton, Lisa.

Moore, Megan N.

Terry, Jeremy

Giglio, Peter

Harris, Boyd E.

Nightscape Press, LLP

Set in 19th century Hungary and Romania, The Gentling Box is the Bram Stoker Award-winning novel about a half-gypsy horse trader named Imre and the terrifying choices he must make in order to save the family he loves from the curse known as the hand of the dead.   After a vengeful sorceress inflicts him with a mortal disease, Imre discovers, to his horror, that the only way he can prevent his beloved wife Mimi and their young daughter Lenore from falling prey to the terrifying gypsy curse is to confront the single most horrendous moment of his life. He must decide if he can, once again, face the dark, hideous secrets of the gentling box.

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