New Releases by Brett McKay

After an unexpected turn flushes his chosen career down the toilet, Dex Sanders is struggling to make ends meet as a used car salesman. Despite the drudgery of the job, he manages to put on a brave face for his wife, Reagan, and their two boys, until the day an unsettling encounter with a stranger coincides with a mysterious package appearing on their doorstep. Later that night, Dex and his family are abducted by a group of armed men and taken to an underground bunker, where Dex is tortured. When Dex can’t answer any of their odd questions, the strangers conclude they’ve nabbed the wrong guy, and the entire family is marked for execution. With the clock ticking, Dex must free his family and retrieve the strange box that seems to hold the answers. But doing so means running from relentless killers, uncovering the truth behind an evil as old as time, and stopping a supernatural power that threatens the entire world.

Growing up in the city of Stillwater, Oklahoma, thirteen-year-old Liberty Justice has learned how to cook, clean, and care for her heroin-addict mother. But at school, Liberty struggles to fit in, and a fight with her rival gets her suspended. Frustrated, she turns to writing poetry—her only escape. When a drug dealer shows up at their house with wild accusations, a fight breaks out, and the dealer ends up dead. To save her mother from arrest, Liberty flees the scene with her mom in tow. Facing the demons of their past, the two are forced to run, staying just one step ahead of the police… and the professional killer hired for revenge. Liberty Justice is a heart-pounding, gripping suspense novel that is also a moving story of a mother and daughter whose only hope of survival is to rely on the love they have for each other.

"It is not science that opens doors to other worlds. It is desire." - My Third EyeIncludes the 2018 Crypticon winner "Ol'' Betsy". Eleven stories of horror, dark fiction and fantasy that will take the reader into worlds where a centuries old hanging tree feeds on the living, and a Lovecraft inspired tale of a mad genius opens a portal to another world filled with hideous creatures, and a pretentious travelling salesman is haunted by ghosts who have come to make him pay for the sins of his past. In "Broken City", a young man living life on the dangerous edge of drugs and violence is tracked by demons with with a hideous agenda. In "The Lake", a widowed man seeks solace during a two-week retreat in a cabin, but what lies hidden in the lake is about to wash ashore, and propel him into solving a mystery that will unearth unimaginable horrors. Finally, "Deadman''s Pass" plunges you into an old western town, where a sheriff is tasked with rescuing a carriage of innocent people trapped in a winter blizzard, but the cold is the least of his worries. The beasts waiting in the dark and howling at the moon are hungry.

Ret McCoy was always the new kid, but after three years in the small town of Riverton, he thinks his family may have finally settled. He and his friends have the perfect summer planned before they start seventh grade, and his new job at the local mortuary promises enough pocket money for all the sodas they can drink. A dare from an older boy quickly ruins their plans. Everyone knows to stay away from the Crooked House, but after Ret and his friends take on the dare to spend the night in the abandoned house, they become caught up in the house’s dark history. Later, an outsider buys the house. When people start to disappear, Ret is determined to solve the mystery before it swallows the entire town. His obsession with the Crooked House and its strange new owner threatens to put him and his friends in danger more terrifying than anything they could have imagined.

An anthology of the winning horror and dark fiction entries for Crypticon Seattle''s 2018 writing contest. Including seven original, short, macabre tales from up-and-coming authors to watch, plus previews of four full-length horror and dark fiction novels from Blysster Press.

In 1990 when I was 14 years of age, my father shot my mother, then he shot himself. They both died.Before their death my father was on a 12 month rampage, where he was threatened to kill our whole family. The police knew of this. My father was also friends with some of them.My father manipulated and tortured me continuously. I believe he should of been stopped. My mother fled out of the state we resided in. (The NSW police had lost all the paperwork... I now have this paperwork in my possession).My father put a contract out on my mothers life. The hired hit man had a change of heart. He reported the communication to crime-stoppers. So, my father then tracked my mother down himself and then killed her.Because this happened out of our State the lead up was never investigated. However, I have done the investigating myself. I believe I have uncovered the truth.There are plenty of people who did not want these findings to surface. The truth shall prevail. I believe the police did not act in our best interests, and this cost our mother her life. I believe, at the very least, my sisters and I deserve an apology.

"Imagine demons you could summon to kill your enemy by way of their worst fears...Now imagine they''re after you!" When Link Balsey, a young carpet cleaner, falls head over heels for his customer Becca Falco, who''s married to a violent and abusive mob boss, she begs for his help to escape. Because of her husband''s underground connections, hiring Damage Inc., demon assassins from a parallel world, is her only way out. Things turn upside down when the job is finished and Link becomes the cops'' lead suspect. To make matters worse, someone''s sent Damage Inc. after him! Now Link and Becca must find out who hired Damage Inc., run from the police and survive an onslaught of their worst horrors come to life who will stop at nothing until he is dead.

An indispensable, hands-on guide dedicated to the lost art of being a man, The Illustrated Art of Manliness distills more than 100 practical skills every modern man needs to know into an entertaining, easy-to-follow visual format. Founder of The Art of Manliness, Brett McKay and bestselling illustrator Ted Slampyak write brilliantly illustrated articles to help men be the best fathers, brothers, sons, and men they can be. This book features their most essential work alongside dozens of never-before seen guides on subjects ranging from chivalry and self-defense to courage and car repair, including: How to disarm an attacker How to fell a tree and start a fire anywhere How a car engine works, and how to fix it How to use every tool in your toolbox What to wear on a first date and to a job interview How to lead a meeting and command the attention of a room How to dance, fight, shave, shake a hand, pick a lock, and fire a gun And other advice for when you''re lost, in danger, or merely confronting a shirt that needs to be ironed. The Illustrated Art of Manliness features a classic, timeless package, including full-color illustrations, and will be a perfect gift for you or the man in your life.

Damage Inc. (Volume 2) The Hit List "Death is only an end...getting them there is the fun part." Link survived the onslaught of Damage Inc. and their demons, and his time served in prison has made him stronger, cautious and ready. His run in with the underworld has left a mark on him, and he uses his new talent to help his friend, Kip Somers, and the police department solve murders. Seth, the last remaining leader of Damage Inc., has been transported to a new prison where Warden Talon Savage secretly hires him for murder. He has a list of vile criminals who need to be wiped off the planet; with pain. Armed with new demons Seth unleashes Hell on these victims, creating their worst fears to torment and tear them apart. Kip and Link follow the vigilante murders, and they soon find out that these killings are not so much about vigilantism...but revenge. As they uncover clues, more twists and nightmares emerge around every corner, and Seth pulls them into a game where their worst fears await, nothing is as it seems, and the fate of our world hangs in the balance.

Would you or someone you know like to quit the porn habit?Have you tried to quit porn before, only to find yourself caught in a demoralizing cycle of abstinence and relapse? Are you seeking to better understand why you look at porn, and have been searching for a resource that offers a balanced, level-headed, research-backed, non-religious approach to the subject?If so, this is the book for you.In How to Quit Porn we take a look at the science of porn to uncover what makes it so alluring, the possible pitfalls of consuming too much, and how to kick the habit for good. By understanding the neurological and psychological effects of porn, you''ll be in a better position to confidently tackle and overcome your attraction and dependence on it.This book does not include hokey language, overly pat solutions, grandiose promises, or useless finger wagging. Instead, it''s packed with accessible, easy to understand information and a practical, research-backed action plan, that, rather that magically "curing" you of your habit, will simply help you become the kind of guy who doesn''t need to look at porn anymore. If that''s the guy you want to become, what are you waiting for? Pick up your copy of How to Quit Porn today.

You''ve finally left the comforts of mom and dad''s nest to strike out on your own... but you have no clue how to do your own laundry. Or cook. Or manage your finances. Feeling a bit overwhelmed? Don''t worry. We''ve got you covered. The Art of Manliness'' Heading Out on Your Own: 31 Basic Life Skills in 31 Days is a primer on becoming a well-adjusted, self-reliant adult. In it you''ll find the basic life skills you need to survive and thrive on your own. In 31 days, you''ll learn skills like how to: Do Laundry - Ace a Job Interview - Create a Budget - Make Small Talk- Rent Your First Apartment - Shop for Groceries - Live With Roommates - Maintain Your Car - Cook - Iron a Dress Shirt - And Much More!

This limited-edition collection contains a wealth of information and inspiration for the modern man. Included inside are the following books: The Art of Manliness. This book is dedicated to helping men uncover what manliness means in the 21st century, from rediscovering the outdoors to dressing with panache to becoming a good father. The Art of Manliness: Manvotionals. This book contains the manliest wisdom of the ages--a myriad of poems, quotes, and essays designed to inspire men to live life to the fullest and realize their complete potential as men. Together, housed in a classic cigar box, they make the perfect gift for any man (or soon-to-be man) who is conscious of leaving his mark on this world. (This $38 value is priced at only $29.99.) Also includes 6 drink coasters!

What Makes a Man, a Man? For centuries, being a man meant living a life of virtue and excellence. But then, through time, the art of manliness was lost. Now, after decades of excess and aimless drift, men are looking for something to help them live an authentic, manly life--a primer that can give their life real direction and purpose. This book holds the answers. To master the art of manliness, a man must live the seven manly virtues: Manliness, Courage, Industry, Resolution, Self-Reliance, Discipline, Honor. Each chapter covers one of the seven virtues and is packed with the best classic advice ever written down for men. From the philosophy of Aristotle to the speeches and essays of Theodore Roosevelt, these pages contain the manly wisdom of the ages--poems, quotes, and essays that will inspire you to live life to the fullest and realize your complete potential. Learn the art. Change your life. Become a man.

¿David Beckham o Gregory Peck? ¿Vuelve el hombre clásico y masculino? Si usted cree que beber cerveza con los amigos viendo el futbol en el bar lo que distingue a los auténticos hombres, definitivamente está fuera de onda. Nada tiene que ver el ser un “machote” con lo auténticamente “masculino”. Desde las elementales reglas del gentleman, hasta preparar una intervención en público, pasando por las cuatro maneras de encender fuego sin cerillas, este libro contiene una gran cantidad de información verdaderamente trascendental. Sin olvidar, en ningún momento, el sentido del humor, los autores invitan a todos los hombres a disfrutar, sin vergüenza ni temor a ser tachados de “cursis o anticuados”, de los valores y códigos que los identifican por medio de un lenguaje y unas actitudes comunes. “El propósito de este libro pasa por animar a las nuevas generaciones de hombres a continuar con el legado interrumpido de la caballerosidad de sus mayores. Hoy son muchas las personas que argumentan que debemos redefinir la masculinidad para el siglo XXI. (...) Nosotros creemos —y lo argumentamos— que no hace ninguna falta redefinir la masculinidad. Lo único que necesita la masculinidad es ser redescubierta.” De la Introducción a El Gran Libro de los Hombres

Man up and discover the practical and inspirational information all men should know! While it’s definitely more than just monster trucks, grilling, and six-pack abs, true manliness is hard to define. The words macho and manly are not synonymous. Taking lessons from classic gentlemen such as Benjamin Franklin and Theodore Roosevelt, authors Brett and Kate McKay have created a collection of the most useful advice every man needs to know to live life to its full potential. This book contains a wealth of information that ranges from survival skills to social skills to advice on how to improve your character. Whether you are braving the wilds with your friends, courting your girlfriend, or raising a family, inside you’ll find practical information and inspiration for every area of life. You’ll learn the basics all modern men should know, including how to: -Shave like your grandpa -Be a perfect houseguest -Fight like a gentleman using the art of bartitsu -Help a friend with a problem -Give a man hug -Perform a fireman’s carry -Ask for a woman’s hand in marriage -Raise resilient kids -Predict the weather like a frontiersman -Start a fire without matches -Give a dynamic speech -Live a well-balanced life So jump in today and gain the skills and knowledge you need to be a real man in the 21st century.