The tale herein begins the journey of many strangers that come together, to fulfill the prophecies that will in time, lead them to find the thirteen relics that nearly destroyed the world centuries ago. Slanoth, the greatest paladin to have ever lived, is given his youth back by his god Cargon. This allows him to train Cestator a fallen son of the evil god Valclon, who has turned away from his life of evil. The barbarian Angion, and the young boy Creashaw realize that their way of life could be threatened. They try preventing this, but their efforts may only speed them towards that which they fear most. All of them find themselves thrown into a war that none are prepared for. It is a war that threatens all life, and could throw their world into darkness. During this war they face many dangers including a terrifying, soul stealing, demonic, and nearly unstoppable creature known as Skreal, whos only goal is to eradicate all existence. They each will have to face their own fears, and overcome their hatreds if they are ever going to win this war. Will this journey mean the beginning or the end of all life as they know it?

This version is for distribution. It has a black and white interior. DOOM for Icons presents an organization of evil sorcerers who worship a dark evil, they use metahumans and demons -- including the dreaded Riders of the Apocalypse -- to fulfill their foul goals. Can your heroes stop them from covering the world in darkness? This book includes details on DOOM and its operatives, includes new powers and gear, adventure ideas, and lots of foes to fight. Purchase this version if buying directly from Lulu.

This version is for distribution. Color interior. DOOM for Icons presents an organization of evil sorcerers who worship a dark evil, they use metahumans and demons -- including the dreaded Riders of the Apocalypse -- to fulfill their foul goals. Can your heroes stop them from covering the world in darkness? This book includes details on DOOM and its operatives, includes new powers and gear, adventure ideas, and lots of foes to fight.

Catch up on the Event of the Year! Collects Artifacts #1-#4 along with the Free Comic Book Day #0 issue and a beautiful cover gallery, behind-the-scenes extras, and much more! Discover the series that has everyone buzzing with this introductory priced trade paperback collection released to coincide with the beginning of the second chapter of the yearlong event! Separately, thirteen mystical Artifacts will guide the fate of the Universe. Together, thirteen Artifacts will end the Universe. When a mysterious antagonist kidnaps, Hope, the daughter of Sara Pezzini and Jackie Estacado, Armageddon is put into motion. Starring virtually every character in the Top Cow Universe, this is a series for diehard fans and new readers alike. Written by Top Cow Universe architect Ron Marz (Witchblade, Magdalena) and featuring art by Michael Broussard (The Darkness), this volume collects Artifacts #1-#4 along with the Free Comic Book Day #0 issue and a beautiful cover gallery, behind-the-scenes extras, and much more!

Glenn G. Thater’s epic Harbinger of Doom saga continues in this special omnibus edition, which contains Volume 11, Drums of Doom and Volume 12, Blood of Kings. In the Age of Myth and Legend, the Lord’s Arkon Thetan lost his faith, abandoned his honor and his solemn oaths, and betrayed the one true god — he who loved him above all others. Thetan’s treachery threatened to bring down the very heavens and cast his name in infamy, forevermore. When the mountain troll horde surrounded Lomion City, rivalry and machination paralyzed the High Council…until the mysterious Baron Jaros appeared offering salvation from the trolls. Salvation that came at a weighty price. King Bornyth Trollsbane of the Darendor Dwarves was fearless, and confident that his people could withstand any siege, assault, plague, flood, or famine. Hardy were his Dwarves. Determined. Tireless. Patient. The problem was, the Draugar –- the dead that walked — were all of that and more. Uriel the Bold had safeguarded the portal betwixt Midgaard and Nifleheim for untold ages. He’d repelled wizards, warlords, and hordes of howling barbarians. But what hope did he have to stop The Shadow League’s cadre of Archwizards and the Nifleheim Lord that led them? The Eotrus had suffered beyond all imagining: family members dead, missing, kidnapped, their fortress, sacked. But now it was Ector’s turn to take the battle to the enemy. To march on the troll city of Gothmagorn and exact his revenge…though it might cost him his very soul. Captain Frem Sorlons was one of the toughest men to ever walk Midgaard. But deep in the heart of Svartleheim, when the drums of doom sound, even a brave hero can fall.

"James Acton: A little bit of Jack Bauer and Indiana Jones!" FROM USA TODAY & MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR J. ROBERT KENNEDY POSSESSING THE SWORD OF DOOM HAS MEANT DEATH THROUGHOUT HISTORY. AND TODAY, JAMES ACTON STANDS ACCUSED OF STEALING IT. What is now known as the Goujian Sword is wielded by the king of Yue, and the king alone. Whoever possesses it rules the kingdom, and when it is lost in battle, King Goujian pursues those who captured it across the kingdom and beyond in a desperate attempt to retrieve it and maintain power. He fails. And thousands of years later, archaeology professors James Acton and Laura Palmer are witness to an exchange of historical importance—the handing over of the long-lost sword, held for generations by the royal family of Bhutan. In an attempt to forge better relations with their Chinese neighbors, the king of the tiny country has decided to return the sword, a source of great national pride to China. There’s only one problem. It’s a fake. Acton and his wife are accused of stealing the original and replacing it with a replica, and are relentlessly pursued across the globe by a Chinese government determined to possess what they believe is rightfully theirs. No matter the cost. In The Sword of Doom, award-winning USA Today and multi-million copy bestselling author J. Robert Kennedy delivers an action-packed thriller that will have you burning through the pages late into the night. If you enjoy fast-paced adventures in the style of Dan Brown, Clive Cussler, and James Rollins, then you'll love this thrilling tale of archaeological intrigue. Get your copy of The Sword of Doom today, and discover whether James Acton can break the curse and survive what so many throughout history haven’t… About the James Acton Thrillers: ★★★★★ "James Acton: A little bit of Jack Bauer and Indiana Jones!" Though this book is part of the James Acton Thrillers series, it is written as a standalone novel and can be enjoyed without having read any other installments. ★★★★★ "Non-stop action that is impossible to put down." The James Acton Thrillers series and its spin-offs, the Dylan Kane Thrillers, the Delta Force Unleashed Thrillers, and the Just Jack Thrillers, span over 60 novels and have sold millions of copies. If you love non-stop action and intrigue with a healthy dose of humor, try James Acton today! ★★★★★ "A great blend of history and current headlines." USA Today bestselling author J. Robert Kennedy’s novels are ideal for fans of Dan Brown, Clive Cussler, James Rollins, Tom Clancy, and James Patterson, and those who enjoy intense action and intrigue with a healthy dose of humor and a touch of romance. Readers interested in action adventure, archaeological mysteries, historical fiction, men’s adventure, conspiracies and ancient mysteries, will love the James Acton Thrillers. If spies and espionage is your thing, then check out the Dylan Kane Thrillers or the Just Jack Thrillers for riveting tradecraft action. And for those who prefer the team approach and Special Forces, check out the Delta Force Unleashed series for exciting military thrills. Or maybe you just feel like a mystery? Check out the Detective Shakespeare Mysteries for dark, intense psychological thrillers. Into the Templars? Then the Templar Detective Thrillers are for you!

Eddie Esten rents a camping house online. He invites his friends Liana Ives and Gus Garcia for a fun Spring Break getaway. He and his friends stumble upon relics buried on the property grounds. As they dig them out, they unleash a horrendous intolerable evil. Together they must fight for their lives or become part of the Three 13 curse.