J Simon: 241 books
The Great Fossil Enigma
The Search for the Conodont Animal
Language: English
Release Date: November 6, 2012
A fascinating, comprehensive, accessible account of conodont fossils—one of paleontology’s greatest mysteries: “Deserves to be widely read and enjoyed” (Priscum).
Stephen Jay Gould borrowed from Winston Churchill when he described the eel-like conodont animal as a riddle wrapped in...
Introducing Elixir
Getting Started in Functional Programming
Language: English
Release Date: December 22, 2016
Smooth, powerful, and small, Elixir is an excellent language for learning functional programming, and with this hands-on introduction, you’ll discover just how powerful Elixir can be. Authors Simon St. Laurent and J. David Eisenberg show you how Elixir combines the robust functional programming...
by Simon J. Cooper
Language: English
Release Date: August 18, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: August 18, 2011
The fifth in the Wild Edged Magic series by award winning writer, Simon J. Cooper, this is a story about survival, and its cost.
First paragraph:
Drew says he'll look after me, and I know I should be scared he's some crazy rapist, or murderer, but I've got no one else to help, not really,...
by Simon J. Cooper
Language: English
Release Date: July 26, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: July 26, 2011
The first in the Wild Edged Magic series by award winning writer, Simon J. Cooper, this is a story of magic, death and hope in a world where magician's face consequences for every spell they cast.
First paragraph:
Raymond’s aura fizzled over his skin like twisting green lasers, the potential...
by Lawrence Kelter, Eric Beetner, J. Carson Black
Language: English
Release Date: April 30, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: April 30, 2018
The “black car” has appeared both conspicuously and inconspicuously throughout the annals of fiction—its presence both mysterious and menacing, its appearance enough to pause your heart.
It’s the sedan just within sight that seems to be mimicking your speed and movements as you walk...
by Milo James Fowler, Simon Kewin, Carl Alves
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2016
Since 2009, the Bards and Sages Quarterly has brought fans of speculative fiction an amazing variety of short stories from both new and established authors. Each issue sets out to introduce readers to the wealth of talent found in the horror, fantasy, and science fiction genres. In this issue: Carl...
The Great Tome of Forgotten Relics and Artifacts
The Great Tome Series, #1
Language: English
Release Date: March 31, 2016
The Great Tome of Forgotten Relics and Artifacts, volume one of The Great Tome Series, presents fifteen tales of cursed relics, ancient artifacts, magical items, and alien devices. In this volume:
The Candle Room by James S. Dorr
The Heart of Irelda by Jeff Sullins
Her Long...
by Aatif Rashid, Sandi Leibowitz, Simon Kewin
Language: English
Release Date: February 6, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: February 6, 2018
Beautifully written speculative fiction from Metaphorosis.
All the stories from the month, plus author biographies, interviews, and story origins.
Table of Contents
The World’s Secret Heartbeat – Aatif Rashid
The Nature of Glass – Sandi Leibowitz
The Stars are Tiny Lights...
by Simon J. Cooper
Language: English
Release Date: July 26, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: July 26, 2011
The third in the Wild Edged Magic series by award winning writer, Simon J. Cooper, this is a story about why gods shouldn't meddle in human affairs, and, why they should!
First paragraph:
After a century in the constant oneness of the Universal Mind, Chuang Tzu was glad of the cold December...
by Simon J. Cooper
Language: English
Release Date: July 26, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: July 26, 2011
The fourth in the Wild Edged Magic series by award winning writer, Simon J. Cooper, this is a story about finding the way out of chaos, and back to civilization.
First paragraph:
The lad has golden hair to his shoulders but not a bristle on his chin. He’s caught luck to be found. This...
by Simon J. Cooper
Language: English
Release Date: December 2, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: December 2, 2011
How can you find happiness, true lasting happiness? Know anything about the Transync Monks, or the Happiness Worms on Lamm Island? Lurk on a travel forum from another galaxy and help a Gooboy find the answers.
This is the fifth in the Alien Science Fiction series by Simon J. Cooper, a series...
by Simon J. Cooper
Language: English
Release Date: July 26, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: July 26, 2011
The second in the Wild Edged Magic series by award winning writer, Simon J. Cooper, this is a story about unknown potential against untold malice.
First paragraph:
Mira knew Icanos could be a great sorcerer, but not this way. This was too risky. She stood in the ring of sapling hawthorns...
by Guy N. Smith, adam millard, Nathan Robinson
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2017
Out of the shadows and meaner than ever, volume three of this award-winning horror series packs international star power. Featuring ten brand-new stories by the legendary Guy N. Smith, the prolific Adam Millard, master of horror Nicholas Paschall, and others, this collection is certain to keep you...
by Simon J Townley
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: February 15, 2013
Ten short stories around the themes of the wasteland, the post-apocalypse, spirituality, sanity, madness, war, enlightenment and liberation.Stories in this collection include:RemnantsNew RecruitsBuried DeepThe Frail ManThe Secret WeaponIf You Find This…The PatientDie Again TodayBuddha on the RoadChildren...