Most Popular Books by STEFAN PETRUCHA

8 year old Nancy Drew decides to build a model of a volcano for her science project. Best friends George (Georgia) Fayne and a gungho Bess Marvin arrive to help. But, the next day, their teacher Mrs. Ramirez opens the door to find all the volcanoes missing. Why are they missing? Is it an actual crime or a prank? And who did it? Nancy Drew, with the help of Bess and George, is on the case!

Nancy and her friends Bess and George investigate a local urban myth about a monster and search for missing student filmmakers.

An all-new Nancy Drew mystery, in graphic novel format, for readers 8 to 12.

Shelley is disgusted and disenchanted, with the world in general and her existence in particular, until an encounter with an alien entity. The creature strikes her as her ticket out, a way to get to, if not a better place, than at least another place. But, as her much put-upon pal Beep warns, is Shelley actually communicating telepathically with the alien, or, as usual, just talking to herself? *** "Need ghost-girl detectives? Rejoice Shelly and Beep are here in Stefan Petruca''s latest adventure! "After Pie" is full of the razor sharp language, clever wit, and genre-spanning elements Petracha''s fans such as me delight in! What could possibly be scarier than ghosts? Find out in After Pie where Petrucha delivers ! Highly recommended." - Daniel Braum, author of The Night Marchers and Other Strange Tales

On its journey to Professor Hinkley''s research facility, Nancy Drew must protect an amazing creation that could possibly end the world''s energy crisis. Unstable and dangerous, the super fuel-efficient engine must be transported by a private train. But dark forces are at work, attempting to shanghai the miracle machine – literally at every turn by using computers to jam the switches! But while Nancy, and her friend George, attempt to determine which sinister suspect is behind these despicable acts, they soon realize that if their adversaries can''t succeed at stealing this miraculous machine, they''ll destroy the train, along with everything, and everyone on it! "The Disoriented Express" is the second in a series of three Nancy Drew adventures entitled "The High Miles Mystery."

It''s double trouble for Nancy and her friends, when an ancient artifact and a little boy are both suddenly missing. The artifact is a piece of an old stone marker that may prove that the Chinese were in America eighty years before Columbus. The little boy is Owen Zucker, a sweetie who Nancy sometimes baby-sits. Nancy''s determined to recover both the artifact and little Owen, but someone''s out to stop her - permanently! Ages 8 to 12. Papercutz is the exciting new graphic novel publisher that''s building a huge following among the next generation of comics fans. Even the most reluctant readers are becoming addicted to the Papercutz approach of giving classic characters a modern makeover! Each Papercutz graphic novel features comics stories drawn in the style of the popular Japanese comics known as manga, and beautifully rendered with state of the art color. While educators rave about the high quality of the Papercutz writing and artwork, readers 8 and up are simply enjoying the great adventures found in each fun-filled volume. Be sure to check out other Papercutz titles such as The Hardy Boys, Zorro and Totally Spies

Harvey Beaks is the main protagonist of Harvey Beaks. Harvey has a big head and an even bigger heart, which is why everyone in Bigbark Woodsloves him! He may be a rule follower, but after Fee and Foo show him some amazing adventures, this bird might just spread his wings.

Blu and Jewel, the last known surviving Blue Spix Macaws, are having a great time raising their children in the safety of the Blu Bird Sanctuary, but there may be trouble in paradise! When Blu overhears Tulio and Linda talking about their money troubles, Blu takes it upon himself to save the sanctuary and his friends'' livelihood — if only he could think of a way. When bulldog Luiz tells Blu about a legendary elixir hidden somewhere in the jungle, Blu thinks that could be the answer. That is, of course, if cockatoo Nigel doesn''t get there first, and if they can make it past the villainous snaky Ssssssalbatore in one piece! The next chapter in the epic story of Rio begins right here!

The legacy of the Power Rangers stretches far beyond the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers from Angel Grove. This volume collects action-packed stories of some of the most legendary teams: Power Rangers Zeo, Turbo Rangers, Super Samurai Rangers, Megaforce Rangers, and the classic Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Based on the revolutionary TV series, this collection features stories by a team of all-star writers including Tom and Mary Bierbaum (Legion of Super-Heroes) and Dan Slott (The Amazing Spider-Man), along with fan-favorite artists Todd Nauck (Young Justice), Ron Lim (Silver Surfer), and many more.

The Power Rangers must battle one of their most powerful foes yet: Fokion, a monstrous soldier under the direct command of Creepox, with the ability to absorb, concentrate, and spread radiation. When a nuclear-powered particle accelerator becomes active, the Rangers must contain the dreaded Fokion before the situation blows up in their faces!

The funniest new stars from Nickelodeon are featured in all-new comics! See Harvey Beaks try to be as adventurous and wild as Fee and Foo! See Pig, Goat, Banana, Cricket get involved in a Seinfeldian comedy plot that pulls each of them into a crazy story that comes together in the end! See SwaySway and Buhdeuce, Breadwinners, do what they do best—deliver delicious breads in their rocket van and breakneck speed (and we all know how painful that can be)! See Sanjay and his pet snake Craig continue to enjoy the finer things in life—such as enjoying hot wings while watching a Tufflips double feature!

Power Rangers Megaforce #3: Panic in the Parade The Pink Ranger goes toe to toe with Vrak, while her friends engage in an epic showdown with the toxic Wastaro— a 15-foot tall villain made of trash! Is Vrak using the most innocent Ranger as part of an even deadlier plan? Also, see Vrak vs. the Black Ranger in "Game On!" Two stories in one epic graphic novel!

Three stories featuring Donald Duck and friends.

The Dark Ages Clan Novel Saga is a 13-volume series of novels set in the world of Dark Ages: Vampire, released by White Wolf from 2002 to the end of 2004. The series begins with Dark Ages Clan Novel 1: Nosferatu and ends with Dark Ages Clan Novel 13: Tzimisce. Inspired by the original modern-day Clan Novel Saga for Vampire: The Masquerade, this series begins with the end of the original Vampire: The Dark Ages era and continued into the time-frame of Dark Ages: Vampire. The 13 novels are written from the POV of one clan each during the turbulence that swept through the mortal and Cainite societies of Europe following the fall of Constantinople in the Fourth Crusade. These novels, unlike the original Clan Novel Series, are chronological, happening one after the other rather than overlapping. Dark Ages Clan Novel #2 Assamite: The Highest Stakes For the Children of Haqim, the Middle-Eastern vampires Europeans call Assamites, there can be no more important battle. Christian crusaders are amassed in Constantinople threatening the Muslim Egypt and the Holy Land. Harnessing their zeal is a powerful vampiric Templar who dreams of taking Jerusalem and destroying Clan Assamite. Standing against him is Amala, a skilled Child of Haqim who finds herself drawn to the Templar and his pronouncements of divine sanction. Can one woman stop a crusade? Does she even want to? Dark Ages: Assamite continues the epic thirteen part series of Dark Ages Clan Novels, chronicling a vast conflict among the vampires of the Middle Ages. The War of Princes rages.

THE TRUTH IS... in here! Team up with Mulder and Scully as they unravel all-knew mysteries only seen in comic books! This first collection includes Topps Comics issues #1-9, featuring stories like "Not to be Opened Until X-mas," "Firebird," "Trepanning Opera," "Silent Cities of the Mind," and more.

Meet the Fairies from Pixie Hollow in a magical collection of comics! Follow Tinker Bell and the rest of the Fairies in this giant four-in-one collection that features classic stories originally published in the volumes titled Prilla''s Talent, Tinker Bell and the Wings of Rani, Tinker Bell and the Day of the Dragon, and Tinker Bell to the Rescue. It''s always the perfect time to return to Never Land!

Paranormal State: My Journey Into the Unknown is the official companion book to A&E’s hit series. On every episode of Paranormal State, Ryan Buell and his team of investigators delve deep into the mysterious world of ghosts, demonic disturbances, and sixth-sense sightings that shadows our everyday reality. Now, in this guide to the series, Buell takes fans one step further, revealing the secrets of the show’s most intense cases—as well as some that were never broadcast—and the shocking, never-before-told story of his own brush with the supernatural—the otherworldly experience that first inspired him to found the Paranormal Research Society. And with each case of unexplained phenomena, Ryan shares how the events forced him to confront his own beliefs, the workings of his rational mind, and the very nature of reality.

Honore Lechasseur is a time hunter. With his companion Emily, he has landed in post-War London after an unexploded bomb has detonated between Green Park and Hyde Park Corner. Strange half-human creatures have emerged and are eating anything that contains sugar. Is Honore''s power enough to contain the menace?"

Without Death, What''s Left to Fear? The Orpheus Group tells its clients that it has peeled back the mysteries of life and death. Its investigators can separate their spirits from their living flesh and interact with the ghosts and spirits caught, unseen but often felt, in our world. Rumors say that Orpheus even employs ghosts itself. Some call it hogwash and skullduggery, but Orpheus calls it market opportunity. Plenty Four novellas from exciting voices in contemporary horror peel back the layers of the Orpheus phenomenon. The investigators themselves are traumatized and wounded folks, existing in a world where their fears are made manifest. Worse still, digging into the lands of the dead may have awoken something from the unseen depths. Orpheus has made a profit on the afterlife, but it remains to be seen if anyone will survive to cash their paychecks.

Six new stories featuring Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, and friends.

When danger threatens the small town of Angel Grove, five ordinary teenagers must become extraordinary. These original Power Rangers stories follow Zack, Kimberly, Billy, Trini, and Jason as they battle evil forces from destroying their world.

Four stories featuring Mickey Mouse and friends.

Just as Harry Keller discovers that someone has been altering his life trail, his concern over the mental state of his friend Carlton increases and he longs to escape it all with Elijah, the new girl he is dating.

Em Deadpool: Dog Park somos apresentados a Wade Wilson, o Deadpool, um dos personagens mais inusitados do Universo Marvel. Neste romance, inédito no Brasil, o Mercenário Tagarela tem uma missão tragicômica: salvar a humanidade de terríveis filhotinhos de cachorro. Ok, falando assim pode até não parecer tão terrível, mas é preciso mencionar que esses fofinhos têm uma tendência um pouco incômoda de transformar-se em monstros gigantes. A Deadpool cabe descobrir quem está por trás desse plano maligno. De preferência, com todos os seus órgãos intactos. Ao leitor cabe deleitar-se com o humor ácido e escrachado de Stefan Petrucha (autor de Jack, o estripador, em Nova York), de preferência sozinho, para não ser flagrado em ataques súbitos de riso.

Nancy and her friends Bess and George investigate a local urban myth about a monster and search for missing student filmmakers.

Teen sleuth Nancy Drew, and her friends George and Bess, search for missing student film-makers and, in the process, discover the secret behind the local urban myth known as The Demon of River Heights.

It''s double trouble for America''s favorite girl detective when Owen Zucker, a sweet young boy Nancy has often babysat, is missing and a shorestone marker found on the coast of California, which may prove the Chinese discovered America in 1421, before Columbus, is stolen! Will Nancy, with the help of her best friends, Bess and George, be able to solve two baffling mysteries at the same time, while all of River Heights is watching? Ages 8-12.