America's many presidents, both famous and obscure, have been as varied as the history of the country they have ruled. Over two centuries the presidential seat has been occupied by soldiers and school teachers, judges and journalists, haberdashers, Hollywood actors, professors, postmasters and even, believe it or not, a peanut farmer. Each had their own strengths and weaknesses, some perhaps with more of one than the other, but all were influential in shaping the history of this unique and...

Midnight Masquerade, a collection of Greg Chapman' s acclaimed and original fiction: Clown-for-hire, Harvey has the worst day of his life A childhood display of malice is resurrected thirty years later A priest finds true faith means devotion to blood and pain Revenge shows Emma what lies beneath her mask of fear A Halloween expert unleashes her own personal hell In these stories, you' ll discover how the masks we all wear hide our innermost fears, and how our choices can expose true horro...

Not all history is recorded in school textbooks or cast into towering monuments that shape city skylines. Quite often the most intriguing (and most bizarre) bits are forgotten and fall away into obscurity. In this fascinating book, Jem Duducu shines light on the almost forgotten, wonderfully strange, and often hilarious moments of history that would otherwise be lost forever. Forgotten History tells in delightful detail the stories of hard-to-believe events, people and inventions. Spanning...

Thomas is no ordinary man.To live, he must devour human flesh. His habitual existence is one of killing and feeding and taking on the physical characteristics of his victims.Thomas tries to fit in with the rest of humanity, but when his beautiful neighbor, Stephanie deceives him and turns out to be a monster just like him, he decides to discover his heritage and take revenge. Little does he know that there are many other "Fleshers" out there hiding in the shadows of the wor...

No one in Willow Street pays it any notice, not the disgruntled Campbell family next door, not Alice Cowley and her suicidal daughter, or Mr. and Mrs. Markham down the road. Not even Darryl, the loner at number seventy, who is abnormal himself, thinks much about it. It is just the old Kemper House, forgotten and abandoned. Until it makes itself known.

Together in one volume, THE NOCTUARY and its sequel THE NOCTUARY: PANDEMONIUMTHE NOCTUARYSimon Ryan is Hell's new scribe…the safety of our souls will depend on his every word.Struggling writer Simon Ryan's life has gone to Hell.Shadows are pouring into his reality and his words are not his own anymore. He has been chosen to become a scribe for some of the worst creatures of the Underworld–the ones whose sole purpose is to torment human souls–The Dark Muses.

Sparked by the French Revolution, the Napoleonic Wars became one of the largest European conflicts in history as Napoleon fought to expand his French Empire. The wars were instrumental in the formation of Europe as we know it today, and confirmed Britain's dominance as a seafaring nation. It was a period famous for strategic warfare and cunning battle tactics. From this background emerged Nelson as national hero and politician. The Napoleonic Wars in 100 Facts covers the twenty-five years ...

Dive into the Bleak Depths of Human Darkness.Black Days and Bloody Nights delivers a chilling collection of Greg Chapman's acclaimed horror fiction, where clear intent meets dark creativity. Journey through tales of religious fanaticism, psychological torment, and the end of days.Emotionally anchored in family dynamics and set against grim, visceral worlds, these stories are hellish whirlpools that captivate until the devastating maelstrom plays ou...

Thomas is no ordinary man.To live, he must devour human flesh. His habitual existence is one of killing and feeding and taking on the physical characteristics of his victims.Thomas tries to fit in with the rest of humanity, but when his beautiful neighbor, Stephanie deceives him and turns out to be a monster just like him, he decides to discover his heritage and take revenge. Little does he know that there are many other “Fleshers” out there hiding in the shadows of the wor...

**Together in one volume, THE NOCTUARY and its sequel THE NOCTUARY: PANDEMONIUMTHE NOCTUARY**Simon Ryan is Hell’s new scribe…the safety of our souls will depend on his every word.Struggling writer Simon Ryan’s life has gone to Hell.Shadows are pouring into his reality and his words are not his own anymore. He has been chosen to become a scribe for some of the worst creatures of the Underworldthe ones whose sole purpose is to torment human soulsThe D...

**2016 BRAM STOKER AWARD® NOMINEE**No one in Willow Street pays it any notice, not the disgruntled Campbell family next door, not Alice Cowley and her suicidal daughter, or Mr. and Mrs. Markham down the road. Not even Darryl, the loner at number seventy, who is abnormal himself, thinks much about it. It is just the old Kemper House, forgotten and abandoned.Until it makes itself known.When the stench of death wafts from Kemper House through Willow St...

Silent Crossroads explores the terrible events of the first half of the twentieth century through the lens of one family, shattered by war but united in love. This is the story of the only man to have fought on both sides in both world wars. Harry Woods is a seventeen-year-old Tommy thrown into the maelstrom of WW I. As the reader follows him over the course of the next three decades, he makes the journey from immature youth to battle-hardened soldier. His decisions about home, wife and wo...