A Fantasy Fiction Y.A. novel.After a dark magical event of catastrophic proportions, the young Prince Luken of Corlan suddenly finds his entire way of life changed. His quiet, peaceful existence soon becomes a frantic battle of leadership and survival. Without the other royals, it is left to him, to try to guide his people, and protect them from the marauding hordes that have invaded his country. Attacked from two of the neighbouring nations, it soon becomes apparent they are outnumbered. To make matters worse, it is feared that things far worse than enemy soldiers roam the land.With a small band of friends, he endures to do his duty to the ever-increasing number of refugees. Knowing they cannot retreat forever, they decide to make a stand. With haunted dreams and the nuisance of a man named Dagon, strange magic is revealed to him. Understanding and believing is one matter, attempting to wield and control it is another. Despite the efforts of others, his continuation to doubt the destiny set out before him, may prove the difference between their survival and their extinction.

One of the supreme masterpieces of Romantic fiction and Scottish literature,  The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner  is a terrifying tale of murder and amorality, and of one man's descent into madness and despair. James Hogg's sardonic novel follows a young man who, falling under the spell of a mysterious stranger who bears an uncanny likeness to himself, embarks on a career as a serial murderer. The memoirs are presented by a narrator whose attempts to explain the story only succeed in intensifying its more baffling and bizarre aspects. Is the young man the victim of a psychotic delusion, or has he been tempted by the devil to wage war against God's enemies? The authoritative and lively introduction by Ian Duncan covers the full range of historical and religious themes and contexts, offers a richer and more accurate consideration of the novel's relation to Romantic fiction than found elsewhere, and sheds new light on the novel's treatment of fanaticism. Copious notes identify the novel's historical, biblical, theological, and literary allusions. _______________________ It is Scotland in the early 18th century. Fear and superstition grip the land. Robert Wringhim, a boy of strict Calvinist upbringing, is corrupted by a shadowy figure who calls himself Gil-Martin. Under his influence he commits a series of murders which he regards as "justified" by God under the tenets of his faith. Hogg's book is a brilliant portrayal of the power of evil, and a scathing critique of the organized religion. Superbly crafted and deftly executed, it resists any easy explanation of events; is this stranger a figment of Robert's imagination or the devil himself? Review "One of the great works on that sinister border between the supernatural and the psychological."  —Philip Pullman "A work so moving, so funny, so impassioned, so exact and so mysterious, that its long history of neglect came as a surprise which has yet to lose its resonance."  — Times Literary Supplement About the Author James Hogg  (1770-1835) was born near Selkirk in the Scottish Borders. From a young age he was determined to be a poet like Burns. He became friends with Walter Scott and in 1810 he went to Edinburgh to seek a literary career. His most well-known work,  The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner  made little impact when it first appeared (anonymously) in 1824. He continued to publish poetry and prose until his death.

Whether he’s sneaking doughnuts, mooning over a pretty girl, or snookering the local boys to do his work for him, Tom Sawyer is the consummate schemer—but his charm and easygoing nature keep him from being in anyone’s bad graces for long. However, when Tom teams up with his friend Huck Finn, their sleepy Missouri town had better watch out.Based on Mark Twain’s memories of growing up along the Mississippi River, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer is both an idyllic picture of boyhood and an affectionate satire of adult conventions.AmazonClassics brings you timeless works from the masters of storytelling. Ideal for anyone who wants to read a great work for the first time or rediscover an old favorite, these new editions open the door to literature’s most unforgettable characters and beloved worlds.Revised edition: Previously published as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, this edition of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (AmazonClassics Edition) includes editorial revisions.