The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of short stories by Arthur Conan Doyle, first published in 1892. The stories feature the detective Sherlock Holmes and his colleague Dr. John Watson, who investigates a variety of mysterious and unusual cases. Some of the most famous stories in the collection include “A Scandal in Bohemia,” “The Adventure of the Speckled Band,” and “The Adventure of Silver Blaze.”
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Macbeth, a William Shakespeare tragedy, chronicles the bloody rise and fall of the Scottish warrior Macbeth. Guided by a prophecy foretold by three witches and his ambitious wife, Macbeth pursues power and the throne. He soon discovers that the prophecy and his ambition have clouded his judgment. Partly inspired by actual events, Macbeth is Book 2 of our Shakespeare series.
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William Shakespeare’s Hamlet is one of the most well-known and enduring plays of all time. The play tells the story of Prince Hamlet of Denmark, who is seeking revenge for the murder of his father, the king. Along the way, he must confront his own doubts and fears, and ultimately make a decision about what he believes is right. The play is known for its complex characters, dramatic plot, and themes of betrayal, madness, and the consequences of inaction.
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The Time Machine by H.G. Wells, first published in 1895, is considered a classic of science fiction literature. It tells the story of a scientist named Time Traveler, who builds a time machine and uses it to travel to the distant future. The Traveler encounters new species and uncovers a plot that forces him to try to get back to his own time.
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“A Christmas Carol” is a novella written by Charles Dickens in 1843. It tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a wealthy but miserly old man who hates Christmas and everything about it. On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by three ghosts – the Ghost of Christmas Past, the Ghost of Christmas Present, and the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come – who show him the error of his ways and help him to see the true meaning of Christmas
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“The Republic” is a philosophical dialogue written by the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. It is one of his best-known works and is widely considered a classic of Western philosophy. In the dialogue, Plato explores the nature of justice and the ideal state through a discussion between Socrates and several other characters.
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The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas was first published in serial form in the French newspaper “Le Siècle” in 1844. The story follows the life of Edmond Dantes, a young sailor who is falsely accused of treason and imprisoned in the island fortress of Château d’If. After 13 years of incarceration, Dantes escapes with the help of a fellow prisoner and begins to plot his revenge against those who wronged him.
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Aliens in the mirror are closer than they appear. The #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Relic takes readers on an out-of-this-world road trip.
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Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, first published in 1861 and set in 19th-century London, is a coming-of-age story that follows the life of an orphan named Pip as he navigates the complexities of the world and his own personal growth. Pip grapples with social class, love, guilt, and the consequences of his actions in this timeless Dickens classic.
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Lawson is back: vampire by birth, Fixer by trade. His mission: preserve the secret existence of living vampires. When a routine sanction turns out to be a set-up, Lawson suddenly finds himself protecting a small child with the incredible ability to conjure the spirits of dead vampires. But a powerful member of the Council wants the boy’s power for her own and will stop at nothing to have it. From the rain-slicked streets of Boston to the skyscraping Himalayas, Lawson has only one chance to fin… Read More
A Tale of Two Cities” is a novel by Charles Dickens set in London and Paris before and during the French Revolution. The story follows the lives of Charles Darnay and Sydney Carton, two men who are alike in many ways but come from very different social classes. Darnay is a French aristocrat who is falsely accused of treason, while Carton is a drunken lawyer who is in love with Darnay’s wife. The novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the consequences of the revolution. It is one of Di… Read More
Own the first of many books, light novels, and manga-comics by Danketsu. The Blacksmith Origin is the first piece of literature by the Danketsu team, written in September 2021, to pay homage to the origins of the Danketsu world. The story is set in the 10th century, with excerpts from the 21st Century as well.
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From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Joseph Nassise comes the second action-packed entry in the internationally acclaimed Templar Chronicles urban fantasy series!
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Oliver Twist, first released as a novel by Charles Dickens in 1838, is a classical story that has been adapted for stage and screen for generations. Inspired partially by Dicken’s own youth and the plight of many unfortunate children, the story follows Oliver Twist as he escapes from a “Child Farm” (orphanage) and makes his way to London. Oliver does whatever it takes to survive in this un-romanticized peak into impoverished 1830s London.
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Don Quixote was first published on January 16, 1605, by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. The book is considered by many to be the first modern novel. The plot revolves around the adventures of Alonso Quijano, who reads so many chivalric romances that he loses his mind, and believes he has become a knight named Don Quixote de La Mancha.
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The Odyssey is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. It is one of the oldest extant works of literature still widely read by modern audiences. As with the Iliad, the poem is divided into 24 books. It follows the Greek hero Odysseus, king of Ithaca, and his journey home after the Trojan War.
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Where do you run when the good guys want you dead?
Is Special Agent Sam Jameson in love with a traitor?
The INCIDENT is the explosive two-volume opener to USA Today and international #1 bestselling author Lars Emmerich’s million-selling Sam Jameson thriller series. Fast, fun, edgy, dark, smart, iconic –now available in thistwo-for-oneNFT Collector’s Limited Edition.
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First published in 1883, Treasure Island is one of the most famous pirate stories ever written. The story is told by Jim Hawkins, a young boy who discovers the whereabouts of a buried treasure, and then sets off to find the treasure with Dr. Livesey and Squire Trelawney. They hire hands to work the ship, the Hispaniola. Among the crew is Long John Silver, who is out to get the treasure for himself and the crew.
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The Iliad is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems by Homer. The poem, set near the end of the Trojan War, depicts an intense quarrel between King Agamemnon and the legendary warrior Achilles. The poem is often widely known as the first substantial piece of European literature.
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The Attack on Vitalik is the first comic book title published on the Cardano blockchain, created by Bajuzki Studios. The third issue follows our main characters –Charles, the monster hunter, and Vitalik, the Vampire Master –as they prepare for a war against each other. However, when new information comes to light, it completely shatters everything Charles thought he knew.
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In 1896, H.G. Wells wrote The Island of Doctor Moreau, a classic work of early science fiction. The story is narrated by Edward Prendick, a man shipwrecked and left on the island of Doctor Moreau. Doctor Moreau is a mad scientist who creates hybrid beings from animals and humans. The novel explores human identity and man’s interference with nature.
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The first of William Harrison Ainsworth’s seven “Lancashire novels”, the book is based on the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, an unsuccessful attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament. Ainsworth embellished the facts of the actual event, and added supernatural elements to the story.
NOTE: The number of books available match the year of the Gunpowder Treason.
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Not every vampire likes drinking blood…
Meet Lawson: vampire by birth, Fixer by trade. His mission: preserve the secret existence of living vampires by any means necessary.There’s just one problem -his oldest enemy Cosgrove is back, killing humans and threatening to unleash an ancient unholy evil. Can Lawson stop Cosgrove and still adhere to the very laws he has sworn to uphold by not falling for a beautiful human assassin named Talya?
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