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Whilst masquerading - at least initially - as a conventional thriller Shrapnel is nothing of the sort. It fragments into a dual narrative that comically and horrifically explores the mind-sets of the protagonist (Paul Lomas) and antagonist (Stephen Kelsall). The mystery plot serves as an armature through which Lomas and Kelsall reveal themselves to us in a series of major and minor incidents throughout their lives. The focus of this novel is firmly upon Lomas and how he has constructed an identity from fictional heroic figures that he has encountered in literature, popular fiction and mythology. As the story unfolds the fissure between Lomas and the heroic figures he seeks to emulate becomes more and more apparent; in the end, although he succeeds in thwarting his adversary, Lomas is shown to fall far short of the heroic models he seeks to mimic. Lomas is revealed to be vulnerable and uncertain, confused and weak: more human than the fictional characters he attempts to imitate, and consequently more heroic than they could ever be. Shrapnel is about love and death; heroism; identity; memory and imagination. It is a psychological horror story; it is a comedy; it is a thriller; it is a love story. The blurb on the original edition back cover went: 'Silence of the Lambs meets The Life & Opinions of Tristram Shandy Paul Lomas coldly executes his nemesis in an abandoned London basement. To fulfil his duty? To see justice done? To reap spiteful vengeance? To appease the ghost of a long dead friend? Reading like a television that constantly shifts channels, Shrapnel sucks the reader into a vortex of conflicting narratives that shock, amuse, terrify, and entertain. In this fascinating and blackly funny novel the question is never 'who killed who?', but 'why?' '

Vancouver Island is an excellent place to hunt for unusual minerals, gems, semi-precious stones, fossils and gold. With its unique geological environment it is one of the finest locations for rockhounding in Western Canada. Featuring detailed maps ranging from Victoria through the Chemainus Valley and up to Port Hardy, A Field Guide to Gold, Gemstone & Mineral Sites of British Columbia, Vol. 1 covers more than 100 sites on Vancouver Island and adjacent islands.

This full-colour, laminated field guide is your introduction to the beauty and wonder of the gemstones found in the Pacific Northwest, a region famous for its variety and quality of earth treasures. From purple amethyst, carnelian, chalcedony, black and white onyx and emeralds to sodalite, sapphire and many more valuable stones--discover what lies in the rich geology just below your feet. This convenient brochure will help you to develop a keen eye for spotting gems in the rough and become more knowledgeable about local gemstones that are the equal of any in the world.

Four modern horror writers - Rick Hudson, Ty Schwamberger, Nickolas Cook and Sandra Clarkson - present a nightmarish collection of novellas, that vividly bring to life the terrifying things that lurk in the darkness.

A terrifying journey into horror - sixteen tales of terror to chill your soul. Sixteen master storytellers invite you on a roller coaster ride through the imagination. How much horror can you take? Here You will find up and coming writers and established authors such as Bentley Little, Tom Fletcher, Guy N Smith, Rick Hudson, Glenn James, Rachel, Kendall, George O'Gorman, Vishwash Gaitonde, Jonathan Schlosser, Jim Pendrick, David Cairns, Priya Sharma, Shawn Oetzel, Andy Echevarria, JC Lee and Phillip Madden.

“We operated perfectly legally. We considered ourselves philanthropists! We supplied good liquor to poor thirsty Americans ... and brought prosperity back to the Harbour of Vancouver ...”—Captain Charles Hudson At the stroke of one minute past midnight, January 17, 1920, the National Prohibition Act was officially declared in effect in the United States. From 1920 to 1933 the manufacture, sale, importation and transportation of alcohol and, of course, the imbibing of such products, was illegal. Prohibition was already a bust in Canada and it wasn’t long before fleets of vessels, from weather-beaten old fish boats to large ocean-going steamers, began filling their holds with liquor to deliver their much-valued cargo to their thirsty neighbours to the south. Contrary to popular perception, rum-running along the Pacific coast wasn’t dominated by violent encounters like those portrayed in the movies. Instead, it was usually carried out in a relatively civilized manner, with an oh-so-Canadian politeness on the British Columbian side. Most operated within the law. But there were indeed shootouts, hijackings and even a particularly gruesome murder associated with the business. Using first-hand accounts of old-time rum-runners, extensive research using primary and secondary documentation, and the often-sensational newspaper coverage of the day, Don’t Never Tell Nobody Nothin’ No How sets out to explain what really went down along the West Coast during the American “Noble Experiment.”

During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Christians carried on an intense debate concerning the doctrine of prayer. This ideological revolution affected not only the ways that they interpreted the Bible but also how they prayed. In this book, Rick Ostrander explores the attempts of American Christians to articulate a convincing and satisfying ethic of prayer amidst these changing circumstances.

For Horror Express' 10th Anniversary we have an anthology of horror and terror from the world's best horror authors. Here you will find tales from horror masters Clive Barker and John Carpenter as well as stories from new blood like Sara Brooke, Rick Hudson, Joel Lane, David Buchan, Rakie Keig, Kevin Etheridge and Marc Peter Shemmans. We also have interviews from horror legend Bruce Campbell and John Dodds.