Satan is not a theological concept, but a literary construct. 'Facing the Fiend' places the character within a well-defined literary tradition. Satan is established to be a highly ambiguous figure, who plays a central narrative role in a wide variety of texts. Acknowledging that the character of the devil is inherently problematic, Eva Marta Baillie deftly argues that the Satan of the Christian faith can be best understood 'phenomenologically' - through his roles and functions in stories. The author goeson to construct a detailed and wide-ranging picture of Satan's depictions in literature, presented with persuasive flair and a strong command of the subject matter. Discourse similarly touches upon wider issues of evil, and how it too is best understood in a literary context. 'Facing the Fiend' offers an intriguing insight into the cultural representations of Satan, making for a thought-provoking and engaging read. Such a comprehensive study will appeal to those with an academic interest in the relationship between theology and literature, as well as to the general reader curious about the portrayal of religion in works of fiction.

For John Sayer – wildfowler, sailor, and naturalist – the wilderness of his East Anglian home should be a paradise. For John Sayer – thief, and bringer of death to many – the same wilderness is haunted by his nemesis. It follows him around the marshes and rivers in many guises. It chases him across the open oceans, around the foetid streets of Rio de Janeiro and back through the dark alleys of old Yarmouth. He knows this Demon will eventually catch up. Then it will drop all of its masks for the final reckoning. Set in Victorian Norfolk, The Faces of the Fiend of Breydon is a tale of fear, obsession, passion, greed, folly, and death. It plays itself out against a vast backdrop of marsh and sky - empty, but for distant, shadowy forms.

It’s 1852, and the ranks of the London poor have doubled. In the swollen shadow of the great St. Giles Rookery, fallen women attract perfumed dandies of the West End in a vicious circle of venality, vanity and vice. Edmund Whitty, correspondent for The Falcon, the city’s second-best sensational tabloid, writes whatever will stimulate the reader, delay his (increasingly physical) creditors, and supply him with the alcohol and opiates required to see him through the day. His most recent triumph was to supply a name to the fiend in human form who has murdered God knows how many prostitutes with a white silk scarf: Chokee Bill. To the correspondent’s satisfaction, Chokee Bill incited a garrotting panic that paralyzed the business of London -- until the arrest of one William Ryan. Normality has returned. The hangman, Mr. Calcraft, as dusty and dreary as death itself, awaits. Broke again and in search of crisp copy, Whitty makes a shocking but not altogether surprising discovery: the white-scarf slayings have continued. When he endeavours to find the real Chokee Bill, he is greeted with emphatic hostility, both offcial and unoffcial. This Dickensian tale offers galvanizing suspense and an evocative and witty vision of life in Victorian London -- in which the hallmark of a gentleman is perfection without, putrefaction within, and the hallmark of a lady is to have snared a gentleman.

The story of Xuanzang, the monk who went from China to India in quest of Buddhist scriptures.

Timothy, the last priest of Lachdavan scribes the last days as he watches his beloved home of Chandel fall. But he also writes of hope. Trinian Komasir must lead his companions home to redeem the world of Altera. But to do so, he must overcome his existence as the vampiric assassin Sicarius to remain worthy to wield the Ankh-Djed and defeat the Night. They are not heroes because of their morals or ideals. They fight against the Darkness because they each know evil intimately. It causes their souls to quake knowing what they have done and what will happen if the Night succeeds.

Detectives Brough and Miller return for a third investigation when the pubs of Dedley are the sites for the appearance of mysterious, demonic footprints. Brough has to face a demon from his past and Miller finds it's not plain sailing forming a relationship with a colleague. Fans of crime fiction with a sense of humour will enjoy this follow-up to 'Blood & Breakfast' and 'Grey Ladies'.

Alus’s secret past is finally revealed! And...turmoil at the Institute? On their way home from Vanalis, Alus finally tells Loki about his hidden past. She is shocked as she listens to his story about his time in the Special Fiend Attack Unit and the unit’s sudden end... Meanwhile, at the Second Magical Institute, Tesfia and Lilisha clash and duel each other with their honor as nobility on the line. In the midst of it, a strange boy appears before Alus...?! The unsettling shadow of the three major noble families descends upon Alus and the others, causing a huge disruption in their fates.

He causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads, and that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark or the name of the beast, or the number of his name (Rev. 13:1617) A modern-day ninja armed with technology, Kat and her two faithful furry companions, Chaos and Mayhem, have been enlisted by the Council of Religions. Their journey unveils a government cover-up attempting to enslave mankind. Satellite deployed . . . orbit holding . . . primary program status, on hold . . . secondary program status, initiate in twenty-seven minutes and thirty-two seconds. Looks like this got labeled as a weather satellite. How many damn weather satellites are we going to put up there before someone becomes suspicious? Wow! Your dogs are really cool, but they sure have strange names, Bobby stated as he continued giving affection to Mayhem. Theyre not strange. Theyre unique. Besides, wherever I go, Chaos and Mayhem are sure to follow. With this last statement, they both began to giggle. So, how long have you been marked? Kathy asked pointedly. What do you mean? came forth a surprised and confused response. The microchip implant in your handcan I see it? Bobby held his open right hand out palm up for Kathy to see. In the Thenar Emanate, the group of muscles at the base of the thumb was a star-shaped tattoo that was about the size of a gold star sticker that preschoolers get on their homework. What they learn and uncover along the way goes well beyond their perception and further than this spiritual world.

The story of Xuanzang, the monk who went from China to India in quest of Buddhist scriptures.