New Releases by Michael Robertson

War is coming to Flanterian, and the future looks bleak for those who dare to oppose the Ringdell Group. Sparks, Greeta, and Shalk are desperate to make planetfall, to reunite with their loved ones and join the battle. But the Ringdell Group’s blockade stands in their way, leaving them stranded in the void. Hidden in an underground hangar on Flanterian, Reyes faces an impossible task: turning an army of untrainable gloyners into a fighting force. But first, she must confront Piltred, a monstrous brute responsible for decimating half the planet. Deep in enemy territory, Faz Went ventures into the city to gather vital intelligence, quantifying the overwhelming odds against them. Despite the barriers, each of them accepts the inevitability of the battle ahead. The question remains: will they be ready when the Ringdell Group strikes? Vastly outnumbered, Flanterian''s defenders must be smarter, faster, and deadlier than anything the hellish regime can throw at them. And then there’s the titan mech, hanging over them, ready to be unleashed. They face insurmountable challenges, but they refuse to give up. They have Reyes’ military expertise, Faz Went’s intelligence, Sparks’ unparalleled piloting skills, and the healing abilities of their damp furball ally, Hat. Together, they’ve always met conflict head-on. Yet, none dare voice the unspoken question: Will this war be one battle too far? Jump into Galactic Confrontation: Part One, the fifth book in a gripping space opera series where every page crackles with high-stakes action and interstellar intrigue.

AUNTY SIN delves into the complex and taboo world of forbidden desires and illicit relationships. This provocative novel explores the psychological and emotional intricacies of sexual attraction within families, presenting a narrative that challenges societal norms and delves into the depths of human sexuality. Through a series of interconnected stories, AUNTY SIN presents characters grappling with their deepest, most secret longings. The book offers a raw and unfiltered look at the consequences of crossing moral boundaries, highlighting the internal conflicts and external pressures faced by those who indulge in forbidden love. Intense and unapologetic, AUNTY SIN invites readers to confront their preconceptions about love, lust, and the nature of human relationships. This daring exploration is not for the faint-hearted, but for those who seek to understand the darker corners of desire and the complexities of human intimacy.

They say you can’t run from your past, and now she’s reached the other side of the galaxy, Sparks wonders if they’re right ... Living on a distant planet with a transient population for the past year, ducking in and out of spaceport dive bars, mixing with pirates, bounty hunters, and criminals, she’s become just another being in the crowd. But she wasn’t born to eke out a living at the very fringes of society. Not with her powers. So when a stranger makes her a tempting offer ... An adventure she’s been desperate to have ... She wonders if now’s the right time for her to step from the shadows? To return to the planet-hopping, high-risk thrill-ride that used to be her life. To take back control. And if the next few months end up looking like the past twelve, then it’s not like she has anything to lose. Galactic Terror is a series of space opera thrillers, where every page crackles with high-stakes action and interstellar intrigue. Box set contains: Galactic Terror - Book one of Galactic Terror Galactic Retribution - Book two of Galactic Terror Galactic Force - Book three of Galactic Terror

Sparks has made a promise she intends to keep... She must liberate Shalk and return him to his home world of Flanterian. Even if that means infiltrating a prison ship where horrors hide in the shadows. Greeta would leave him to rot for his betrayal, but her allegiance to Sparks is unwavering. Together they board the Sunny Horizon, hopeful, but neither certain they’ll return. Meanwhile, Reyes and Faz Went, unaware of Sparks and Hat’s whereabouts, have been ambushed and imprisoned. But as they languish in a subterranean cell, the question lingers: will their imprisonment be the end of their fight, or the key to their ultimate liberation? Their mission to free Flanterian from the clutches of the notorious Ringdell Group hangs in the balance. But before they even consider starting another war, they must first navigate the perils of their own captivity. Galactic Liberation is the fourth book in a series of space opera thrillers, where every page crackles with high-stakes action and interstellar intrigue.

To save Greeta, Sparks must risk Reyes’ life. In just a few hours, the Ringdell Group will execute Greeta. Sparks is the only one who can save her. To do so, she must return to Stargart and leave Reyes and Faz Went to battle it out on Flanterian with the deadly Piltred. She’ll also be returning to the packed planet with one of the largest bounties in the galaxy on her head. If anyone gets wind of who she is, she’ll be dead in seconds. But were it not for Sparks, Greeta wouldn’t be in this situation. So, whatever the risks, she has to help. Will Sparks be able to find Greeta without revealing herself? Will she survive another visit to the ever-hostile Stargart? And in her absence, will Reyes and Faz Went survive against the deadly Piltred? Galactic Force is the third book in a series of space opera thrillers, where every page crackles with high-stakes action and interstellar intrigue.

IN SPITE OF EVERYTHING SHE’S HAD TO FACE—OF ALL THE OBSTACLES SHE’S OVERCOME AND THE PEOPLE SHE’S SAVED—REYES CAN’T DO THE ONE THING SHE NEEDS TO DO MOST. THE THING THAT WILL MAKE HER COMFORTABLE IN HER OWN SKIN. THE THING THAT WILL FINALLY BRING HER PEACE ... SHE CAN’T FIND THE COURAGE TO TALK OPENLY TO HER FATHER. After witnessing half her squad massacred by violent rock-like monsters on a sandy and scorched planet, Reyes is now back on the Crimson Destroyer enjoying some R&R. Other than the WO, there are only rookies on board. Everyone else has gone home for some well-earned time off. So when an uninhabited and seemingly abandoned ship called The Faradis appears on their radars, the WO decides to board it to investigate, taking a team of rookies with him. What seems to be a simple mission turns into anything but. Once again, Reyes and her squad find themselves in a battle with the odds stacked firmly against them. And while in amongst it all, can she finally be brave enough to tell her father what she has to say? The Faradis is a dark space opera horror. It’s book eight and the final book in the Shadow Order series. Check out the conclusion to this space opera epic now.

Seb Zodo had a hunch from the second he met Moses, but even he understood he needed more than that before he acted upon it. Now he knows the truth, he plans to return to the Shadow Order’s base for a long overdue showdown with the villainous shark. With his friends behind him, Seb’s ready to finally end his affiliation with the Shadow Order and rid himself of the prophecy hanging around his neck. Once he’s defeated the darkness in the galaxy, he can have the quiet life he’s been craving ... If only it were that simple. Enigma - Book Six of The Shadow Order is a fast-paced space opera adventure.

Now the Crimson War has ended, Seb Zodo has returned to the Shadow Order’s base with Sparks, SA, and Bruke. The sadness of losing Gurt still weighs heavy on Seb’s heart. So when he finds himself faced with another mission for the Shadow Order, a mission that involves the eradication of a deadly parasite on a hostile planet; a parasite responsible for wiping out an entire mining colony, he has a tough choice to make. Go against Moses and refuse the mission, or jump on a shuttle and face the deadly threat that could see him and his friends killed ... Either way, it isn’t going to be pretty. Eradication - book four in The Shadow Order series - Is a fast-paced space opera adventure. If you like bold characters, planet-hopping, and edge-of-your-seat action, then you’ll love Michael Robertson’s thrilling series.

If there''s a problem in the galaxy no one else can fix, the Shadow Order get a call. A team pulled together because of their individual talents, the Shadow Order have little time for rest as they embark on one dangerous mission after the next, fighting volatile creatures on hostile planets. Although when their goals begin to clash with their morals, they start asking questions. Who are they really working for? What’s the link between the seemingly unrelated missions? Are they the bad guys? Do they even want to know? Read The Shadow Order - Books 1 - 3 - today to join Seb Zodo and his team in a fast-paced planet-hopping space opera saga. Travel with them to distant worlds inhabited by a wide range of volatile species as they move from one war to the next, pulling societies back from the brink. And maybe find out how it’s all connected and if it was all worth it? This box set includes: The Shadow Order The First Mission - Book Two of The Shadow Order The Crimson War - Book Three of The Shadow Order

Seb and Sparks were given a choice: Join the Shadow Order or rot in a prison cell. As Seb touches down for his first mission on a dark, damp, and cold planet, he wonders if he’s made the right call. The First Mission Book Two of The Shadow Order - is a fast-paced, planet-hopping, space opera adventure.

This volume argues that Titus’s invocation of Crete affected the ways early readers developed their identities. Using archaeological data, classical writings, and early Christian documents, he describes multiple traditions that circulated on Crete and throughout the Roman Empire concerning Cretan Zeus, Cretan social structure, and Cretan Judaism. He then uses these traditions to interpret Titus and explain how the letter would intersect with and affect readers’ identities. Because readers had differing conceptions of Crete based on their location and access to and evaluation of Cretan traditions, readers would have developed their identities in multiple, conflictual, even contradictory ways.

Everything has led to this. Diplomacy has failed. Plans long in the work have either shattered or come to their dreadful climax. The song of war plays across the solar system, and now the biggest conflict in human history is about to begin. Jack Wilgress finds himself at the end of the line: no safe harbors, no cash, and all his debts are coming back to collect. With the Solar System of the Eve of war, will he sink or swim? Rogan Hallard has been trying his whole life to find unity between Gongen and Earth, but with war now inevitable, will he be a healer or a hunter? Higen Orochito has been serving the Gongen people all his life. But now, there are no easy choices, and as the skies of his home fill with enemies Orochito''s decisions may change the course of history itself. Featuring three novellas by Sabrina Fried (A More Civilized Age) Bryan Thomas Schmidt (Predator: Eyes of the Demon, Shortcut), and James Wylder (P.R.O.B.E: True Origins, 10,000 Dawns), with two brand new short stories by Wylder and Michael Robertson (Cwej: Down the Middle, GoblinPunk). War comes to the universe crafted by New York Times Bestselling Author Michael Stackpole, Decipher, Inc., and Arcbeatle Press. The Battle of Phobos begins.

Do you have a plan for the apocalypse? Rhys doesn''t. But as he watches chaos spill from the Alpha Tower, he knows one thing for sure ... He must get to his son before the virus does. If you like high stakes and edge of your seat action in a post-apocalyptic world, then The Alpha Plague is for you. Get it now to join Rhys at ground zero as he tries to save his loved ones and survive a disaster that will leave the world changed forever. This box set includes: The Alpha Plague: A Post-Apocalyptic Action Thriller The Alpha Plague 2 The Alpha Plague 3

When Vicky saw the corruption in Hugh’s leadership of Home, she stood up to it and overthrew him. She now finds herself helping run the place, taking on responsibilities she’d rather not have. But if she keeps the community safe, she’ll also keep Flynn safe. All Vicky wants is to make sure Flynn’s okay. All she’s done for the past ten years is make sure Flynn’s okay. Now faced with a war with a barbaric neighbouring community, Home has to respond to the threat. As the most experienced fighter, Vicky has to lead the battle. If they don’t win, they’ll all die. The Alpha Plague 6 is a fast-paced post-apocalyptic survival thriller.

Flynn Golding has lost all of the people close to him. His mum, his dad, and now Vicky. However, he doesn’t yet know Vicky’s dead, so he doesn’t know who killed her. Convinced that Vicky chose to leave, he’ll find out the truth sooner or later. When he does, he’ll have to accept his community is run by her murderers. The community that offers him safety, security, and three square meals a day. Either that, or he’ll have to make them pay, therefore giving up his safe existence and re-entering a hostile world. The Alpha Plague is a post-apocalyptic action adventure thriller.

Not only has Vicky made it to Home—an underground self-sufficient complex—in one piece, but Flynn has turned up too, following behind after her when she’d feared he’d died. Now they’re secure, Vicky can keep Flynn safer than she’s been able to since the outbreak over a decade ago ... At least that’s the plan. However, in this new world, where the diseased roam free, there’s always a threat hiding in the shadows. Having convinced herself Home would be safe, Vicky has to come to terms with the fact that nowhere’s safe in this world anymore. And maybe the biggest threat comes from within the complex rather than outside of it. With her senses more finely tuned than ever before, Vicky must remain as vigilant as she always has. If she’s going to survive amongst the diseased and the healthy, maybe she should give Flynn the responsibility he both deserves and is more than capable handling. The Alpha Plague 5 is a fast-paced post-apocalyptic survival thriller.

Do you have a plan for the apocalypse? Rhys doesn''t. But as he watches chaos spill from the Alpha tower, he knows one thing for sure ... He must get to his son before the virus does. If you like high stakes and edge of your seat action in a post-apocalyptic world, then The Alpha Plague is for you. Get it now to join Rhys at ground zero as he tries to save his loved ones and survive a disaster that will leave the world changed forever.

WHEN YOU''VE BEEN TO HELL AND SURVIVED, THE LAST THING YOU SHOULD DO IS GO BACK. Equipped with nothing but a baseball bat and his wits, Rhys enters Summit City for a second time. His son wants his Mummy, and Rhys is the only one that can save her. If he can get to The Alpha Tower, he can release the shutters on all of the buildings in the city. Maybe then he can get his ex-wife and best friend out of there. However, to open the shutters will release chaos onto the already wild streets. The only advantage Rhys has over the thousands of other people that will be fighting for their lives, is he understands what he’s up against. Hopefully that knowledge will be the difference between life and death. To make matters worse, an order to incinerate the city has been activated. In five hours’ time, the complex will be burned to a crisp. To give his son what he needs, Rhys has to risk everything. After one final deep breath, Rhys re-enters hell. The Alpha Plague 2 is a post-apocalyptic action thriller.

If these walls could talk ? they''d scream.Struggling writer Declan Scheider wakes confused and alone in the old house''s cold and empty bedroom, but his panic quickly subsides when he sees the moving truck parked out front, and he remembers that the old house is actually his family''s new home.More memories begin to flood him. Some feel right, some feel ? off. Not his own. And as he explores the house, it''s more than memories he begins to feel creeping out of the shadows. He swears he''s seeing things, hearing things that aren''t really there. Things that at first he blames on the howling wind and the house''s creaking old bones, but eventually begin to feel much more real, as if Declan is never quite alone.When he finds the book bound in worn black leather, he hopes reading will help calm his flailing thoughts. But the stories the mysterious book has to offer only deepen Declan''s confusion and paranoia, until the line between what is real and what isn''t completely disappears.Where is he? Who is he?He thought he knew.

Marcie Hugo and Drake Soldado are unusual travel companions united by similar goals. A teenage girl and a man in his thirties. One is returning home to honour a promise, the other needs to find his daughters, which he hasn’t seen for over four years since they were taken from him and sold as slaves. Marcie has promised her best friend and childhood sweetheart that she’ll return from Prime City with the lung transplant he so desperately needs. She plans to make good on that promise. She didn’t plan on falling in love with someone else while she was away. Their reunion might fix his breathing, but will it also break his heart? Drake has to find his two daughters. Daughters he’d forgotten he had until recently. Daughters who have spent the last four years as slaves. To find them, he must penetrate Scala City’s hostile criminal underworld of human traffickers. If he survives and reunites with his little girls, how damaged will they be from the years they''ve spent apart? What have they endured? Will they even remember him? Neither reunion will be easy, but first they have to reach Scala City and the Blind Spot. Miles of wastelands stand before them. Scores of murderous militia patrol the barren lands. And to top it all off, neither Marcie nor Drake know the way. Reunion: Neon Horizon Book five is a fast-paced cyberpunk thriller. If you like dazzling neon dystopian landscapes, where entertainment, credits, and the latest streets drugs are all worth more than human life, then you’ll love this hard-hitting grimy glimpse into the hyper-cities of the future.

Who can steal the voices of the dead?For Lance and Leah it was supposed to be a quiet Christmas vacation. But when the spirits start visiting, silenced in death and unable to speak, Lance quickly realizes he''s up against a type of evil he''s never encountered before.To make matters worse, Lance isn''t feeling quite like himself. He''s exhausted, sleeping through most of the day, his own abilities weakened and only usable in short, draining bursts. Leah is worried about him, and Lance is worried too. Because when he senses a mysterious and powerful new force setting out to hunt him down, Lance begins to think that maybe the Universe has been trying to hide him away for protection. With this new worry comes an even more terrifying thought:If Lance Brody can''t fight against the Darkness ? who will?

Despite his protests, Anne Gilchrist, distinguished woman of letters, moved her entire household from London to Philadelphia in an effort to marry him. John Addington Symonds, historian and theorist of sexual inversion, sent him avid fan mail for twenty years. And volunteer assistant Horace Traubel kept a record of their daily conversations, producing a nine-volume compilation. Who could inspire so much devotion? Worshipping Walt is the first book on the Whitman disciples--the fascinating, eclectic group of nineteenth-century men and women who regarded Walt Whitman not simply as a poet but as a religious prophet. Long before Whitman was established in the canon of American poetry, feminists, socialists, spiritual seekers, and supporters of same-sex passion saw him as an enlightened figure who fulfilled their religious, political, and erotic yearnings. To his disciples Whitman was variously an ideal husband, radical lover, socialist icon, or bohemian saint. In this transatlantic group biography, Michael Robertson explores the highly charged connections between Whitman and his followers, including Canadian psychiatrist R. M. Bucke, American nature writer John Burroughs, British activist Edward Carpenter, and the notorious Oscar Wilde. Despite their particular needs, they all viewed Whitman as the author of a new poetic scripture and prophet of a modern liberal spirituality. Worshipping Walt presents a colorful portrait of an era of intense religious, political, and sexual passions, shedding new light on why Whitman''s work continues to appeal to so many.

A horrific past. An idyllic town offering a fresh start. A gruesome murder that threatens everything. Alexa Shifflett has been running for too long. Haunted by the events of her childhood, she''s spent the last twenty years on the move, surviving and fighting and never letting anybody take advantage of her again. But she''s ready for a change, ready to finally settle down.Silent Falls seems like the perfect place to start. A quiet town near the Blue Ridge mountains, something about the place seems to call to her. But when a local man is found brutally murdered the morning after Alexa arrives in town and a young sheriff''s deputy suspects her of the crime, things quickly fall into chaos. Suddenly, Alexa finds herself locked into a cat and mouse game with both the police and the true killer, and as more questions arise, she''s never quite sure who to trust. Especially Ezra, the polite Innkeeper who''s been nothing but helpful but Alexa suspects is also hiding a dark secret of his own, a past that he''s trying to keep buried.It takes one to know one.RUN NO MORE is the first novel in Michael Robertson, Jr.''s brand new SHIFFY P.I. mystery series featuring Alexa Shifflett. With page-turning suspense and action, an unlikely hero searching for redemption, and plenty of humor and heart along the way, fans of Coben, Child, and Patterson are sure to love RUN NO MORE. Grab your copy and get hooked into this exciting new series today!

COULD YOU BETRAY EVERYONE YOU CARE ABOUT TO PREVENT A WAR? The Blind Spot exists in defiance of Scala City’s dystopian big brother regime. It occupies a small sector in the city, and those who live there believe in the right to privacy. Scala City believe if you’ve done nothing wrong, you have nothing to hide. But the Blind Spot have hackers that could bring the larger city to its knees. This is why it’s never spilled over into all-out war. Until now ... A terrorist attack on Scala City’s main plaza has tipped the delicate balance. There is only one person who can halt the conflict before it begins ... Marcie Hugo, daughter of the Blind Spot’s leader, and the district’s best kept secret. Cybernetically enhanced, she’s faster, stronger, and smarter than most. But more importantly, she’s invisible. Protected and hidden away by her father for the majority of her life, she’s in the unique position to move between the Blind Spot and Scala City unnoticed. With the best hacker in the city on her side, and while the rest of the Blind Spot prepares for a bloody war, Marcie gets to work ... To avoid total annihilation, she will have to betray everyone she loves, starting with her father ... And even then, her chances of success are slim ... Join Marcie in a race against time as she turns over every neon-lit inch of Scala City and The Blind Spot in a quest to discover who’s trying to destroy her home and why. And even if she is successful, with the number of ties she’s severed, how much of a life will she have left to return to? Neon Horizon Books 1 - 3 are the first books in a series of fast-paced cyberpunk thrillers. If you like dazzling neon dystopian landscapes, where entertainment, credits, and the latest street drugs are all worth more than human life, then you’ll love this hard-hitting grimy glimpse into the hyper-cities of the future. This box set includes: The Blind Spot - Neon Horizon Book One. Prime City - Neon Horizon Book Two. Bounty Hunter - Neon Horizon Book Three.

Do you ever experience tightness in your chest, and do your thoughts race? Do you feel overwhelmed by your life and unable to change it? Do people often tell you that you''re "overreacting" or "overthinking" when you get upset? Then you need to keep reading... If this sounds like you, then you are far from alone. The Global Organization of Stress shows that 75% of Americans experienced moderate to high-stress levels in the past months and about 450,000 workers in Britain alone believe their stress is making them ill. Stress and anxiety are increasingly common experiences in today''s hectic and fast-paced world. Stress is far more than just a feeling. It can negatively affect mental wellness or your ability to think clearly making even you physically ill. It can make you feel totally isolated and overwhelmed and can even make it impossible for you to think clearly enough to solve the problems in front of you. But don ́t panic, it''s not too late. Luckily Stress management and anxiety relief are well-researched and predictable, so if you know the latest news on how to manage your stress and anxiety, you won''t have to worry about sleepless nights or tightness in your chest. In the beginner''s guide for stress managements and anxiety relief, you''ll discover: A guide with actionable strategies to help reduce stress and lower your anxiety Easy-to-follow medical and psychological concepts How to apply effective stress management techniques Why do we react to stress and what are your stressors Tips on how to re-organize your lifestyle in order to successfully manage your stress and the ones around you How to overcome typical life stressful events that you can understand and fix in a successful way How to implement efficient habits in your life that will contribute for good stress managing And much more... Famous for his studies and theory of stress on the human body - Hans Selye said, "It''s not stress that kills us, it is our reaction to it". If you want simple, actionable strategies to help reduce stress, then you''ve come to the right place. This book is a simple beginner''s guide for anyone looking to transform their lives through stress management techniques. The medical and psychological concepts in this book are explained in clear, easy-to-follow language, and will guide you through techniques that you can easily apply to your daily life - no matter who you are or what your situation may be. This book is so simple to follow that you will be successful with it, even if you failed at every other stress management guide before. So, if you want to start gaining control of your life and well-being, thenscroll up and click and the "Add to Cart" button now!

When Marcie left the Blind Spot, she had just two things to accomplish: One, she needed to get lungs for Sal’s transplant. Secondly, she needed to set the Eye up for a new life in Prime City. Simple, right? So when she gets offered the lungs but no guarantee for the Eye’s safety, Marcie chooses to delay her return home. To make good on her promise to the Eye, she has to remain in Prime City for several months so she can run five more bounties for Mads. It’s a small price to pay to set her friend up for life. But each bounty reveals more about Mads and Prime City than she’d bargained for. Each bounty drags her in deeper to his web of crime and conspiracy, putting her at war with her own moral compass. And now she’s agreed to work for Mads, if she backs out, not only will she put her own life at risk, but her actions could also see the Eye killed. Will Marcie manage to follow Mads’ orders without question? Can she witness corruption and exploitation without acting? It might only be a few months, but is a few months still too long to be one of Mads’ bounty hunters? Bounty Hunter: Neon Horizon book three is a fast-paced cyberpunk thriller. If you like dazzling neon dystopian landscapes, where entertainment, credits, and the latest street drugs are all worth more than human life, then you’ll love this hard-hitting grimy glimpse into the hyper-cities of the future.

The Last Utopians delves into the biographies of four key figures--Edward Bellamy, William Morris, Edward Carpenter, and Charlotte Perkins Gilman--who lived during an extraordinary period of literary and social experimentation. The publication of Bellamy''s Looking Backward in 1888 opened the floodgates of an unprecedented wave of utopian writing. Morris, the Arts and Crafts pioneer, was a committed socialist whose News from Nowhere envisions a workers'' Arcadia. Carpenter boldly argued that homosexuals constitute a utopian vanguard. Gilman, a women''s rights activist and the author of "The Yellow Wallpaper," wrote numerous utopian fictions, including Herland, a visionary tale of an all-female society. These writers, Robertson shows, shared a belief in radical equality, imagining an end to class and gender hierarchies and envisioning new forms of familial and romantic relationships. They held liberal religious beliefs about a universal spirit uniting humanity. They believed in social transformation through nonviolent means and were committed to living a simple life rooted in a restored natural world. And their legacy remains with us today, as Robertson describes in entertaining firsthand accounts of contemporary utopianism, ranging from Occupy Wall Street to a Radical Faerie retreat.

"On what is supposed to be a night of joyous reunion for Lance Brody, instead he witnesses a terrible crime. A human life taken. The murderer does not flee the scene. Does not attempt to fight back. Instead he only offers Lance these words: “The devil in the woods made me do it.” Knowing that the Universe has guided him to another town that needs his help, Lance Brody and his group of new companions begin to dig deeper into the evil that has plagued the town’s woods for centuries. The more they learn, the more afraid they become, and the more obvious it seems that somebody is trying to stop them. Lance has never seen evil like this, and despite his abilities and his gifts, he doesn’t know if he can win this time. Because the only way to fight ... might be too terrifying." --Amazon.com.