Moonstone's most successful title is The Phantom, which is based on Lee Falk's superhero comic strip. See also: List of Phantom publications from Moonstone Books Barr, Tom DeFalco, Max Allan Collins, Steve Ellis, Ron Goulart, Ken Wolak and Stefan Petrucha. Esquivel, Dave Ulanski, Mike Bullock, Chuck Dixon, Amin Amat, Ben Raab, Rafael Nieves, Renato Guerra, Peter David, Graham Nolan, David Gallaher, Eric Theriault, EricJ, Nancy Holder, Tom Mandrake, Vatche Mavlian, Richard Dean Starr, Doug Klauba, Paul Storrie, Mike W. Frequent writers, artists, and colorists for their books include Eric M. Moonstone's editor-in-chief is Joe Gentile, who frequently writes his own stories for their comics. Moto, Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, The Phantom, Honey West and several titles based in White Wolf's World of Darkness. The company began publishing creator-owned comics in 1995, and since 2001 has also published material based on a number of licensed properties, including Zorro, Doc Savage, The Avenger, Buckaroo Banzai, Bulldog Drummond, Kolchak: The Night Stalker, Mr. Moonstone Books is an American comic book, graphic novel, and prose fiction publisher based in Chicago focused on pulp fiction comic books and prose anthologies as well as horror and western tales. American comic book publisher Moonstone Books
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As Alice discovers Adam's complex and tormented past, she enters his world of risk and adventure, and her initial curiosity turns to an obsession that threatens everything: her marriage, her safety, her sanity and, finally, her life. He is Adam Tallis, a celebrated mountaineer, the hero of a recent, disastrous Himalayan expedition. Gradually, almost reluctantly, she and he learn about each other's lives. It leads her into deception, the abandonment of an old life, and a dark, secret realm of experience that both entices and alarms her. Then one day she meets a stranger and - impulsively, immediately - gives up her safe, ordered existence for a passionate affair. Is there anything that we wouldn't sacrifice for true love? Alice Loudon is a young woman who seems to have all she wants from life: a group of close friends, a loving boyfriend, a successful career. Have you ever blamed something or someone other than yourself for a poor outcome? I certainly have. 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Like many other venues, the theatre asked that all guests provided a 'COVID pass', anybody can get access to a pass with the NHS app, making it super easy. So what is a visit to MK Theatre like right now?ĬOVID-19 restrictions were sent out to guests before the event to allow visitors to prepare for the show. Looking Good Dead is the fifth Peter James novel to be brought to the stage, following behind The House on Cold Hill, Not Dead Enough, The Perfect Murder and Dead Simple. But as a huge thriller fan, the thought of seeing one brought to life on stage was super exciting. The last time I was at the theatre was to see The Rocky Horror Picture Show, so, as expected, my expectations this time round were a lot different. Live theatre is back in Milton Keynes as visitors swarm into MK Theatre to watch much-anticipated shows with their family and friends. Excited to finally be able to visit the theatre again? Charlotte from the MKFM news team visited MK Theatre to watch Looking Good Dead and here is her review. Only by destroying everything that came before-including her relationships-can Lada truly build the country she wants.Ĭlaim the throne. Radu alone fears that they are underestimating his sister's indomitable will. She must lose to him so he can keep her safe. They must go to war against the girl prince.īut Mehmed knows that he loves her. If Lada is allowed to continue, only death will prosper. Determined to send a message of defiance, she has the bodies of Mehmed's peace envoy delivered to him, leaving Radu and Mehmed with no choice. But Lada won't rest until everyone knows that her country's borders are inviolable. Lada's rule of absolute justice has created a Wallachia free of crime. Does this mean Radu can finally have more with Mehmed. But Mehmed has a secret: as emperor, he is more powerful than ever. Mehmed is building an empire, becoming the sultan his people need. 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