Best Selling Books by Brian Lynch

A fictional imagining of the gentle but troubled zealot William Cowper--best known as a precursor to Romantics such as Wordsworth and Burns--Brian Lynch''s The Winner of Sorrow brings to life the mind and times of an eighteenth-century poet. Intense and exhilarating, this is literary fiction at its finest--the reader will be hard-pressed not to rush ahead to see what happens next. Yet you''ll want to savor every word as Lynch traces Cowper''s tragic descent into madness, which is presented matter-of-factly so that the novel is not sentimental but austere, not precious but serious, and yet, remarkably, lively, sensuous, and blackly comic.

Krang, Baxter Stockman, Old Hob, and Alopex all get their turn. Krang''s history is revealed, Baxter''s secret project may be more dangerous than he realized, Old Hob is ready to branch out on his own, and Alopex discovers a devastating truth about her past.

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have been a pop-culture phenomenon since their comics debut in 1984! This collection spans the decades with stories from their earliest days and their latest adventures with spotlights on Raphael, Donatello, Leonardo, and Michelangelo! Take a dip into the past, as co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird lay the foundation for decades of storytelling with the original four Micro-Series issues focusing on each Turtle. Published in 1985 and 1986, each story takes an in-depth look into the characters of Raph, Donny, Leo, and Mikey, adding to the legend that would become a worldwide sensation. The most recent incarnation of the Turtles’ adventures, headed by co-creator Kevin Eastman and writer Tom Waltz, paid homage to the original four Micro-Series issues early in its run, later adding four more Macro-Series issues by a host of creative talent including Brian Lynch, Franco Urru, Ben Bishop, Valerio Schiti, Paul Allor, Brahm Revel, Sophie Campbell, Andy Kuhn, Ian Flynn, and Michael Dialynas. Collects the four Micro-Series issues published by Mirage Comics and the four Raphael, Donatello, Leonardo, and Michelangelo Micro-Series and Macro-Series issues published by IDW.

A hilarious and heartwarming illustrated novel from the writer of MINIONS; a classic in the making. Playing is serious business.Welcome to Toy Academy: where toys learn to play. This is where action figures train to battle, stuffed animals study the art of the hug, and collectibles practice standing very, very still. Though Grumbolt isn''t really any of those things, he''s determined to fit in. But when the Evil Toy Academy threatens to bring down his school, it''s up to Grumbolt to go where no good toy has gone before and prove he''s truly a great toy after all.This laugh-out-loud chapter book by Brian Lynch, the writer of Minions and a writer of The Secret Life of Pets, is a classic in the making.

Transylvania, Kentucky is being overrun by Monster Motors! Vampire cars that suck gas from their victims! Lunar-powered werewolf vehicles that grow fangs and claws when the moon is full! Someone has to keep them all in check. Enter MINIVAN HELSING: four-wheeled monster-hunter. It''s his job to hunt down the Monster Motors and bring them to justice. His new target? Genius Mechanic Vic Frankenstein and his Frankenride, a monstrous mac truck made from the parts of fallen cars and trucks!

Undead cars and trucks, driving the Earth! One bite will turn any machine into one of them! Their numbers are multiplying; their hunger is growing. They are ZOOMBIES and they are apart to descend on the sleepy town of Transylvania, Kentucky. But don''t worry-- genius mechanic VIC FRANKENSTEIN and famed monstercar-hunter MINIVAN HELSING are teaming up to stop the NIGHT OF THE DRIVING DEAD!

The ''''brains'''' of the Turtles steps out on his own in this unique tale! Intrigued by a cutting-edge science fair, Donatello goes incognito in public to get his fill of the latest tech. Little does he know that the fair is hosted by none other than Baxter Stockmanu008band he''s holding a competition to see who can create the best gizmo to find the Turtles first! It''s up to Don to out-geek the geeks, all while keeping his cover! Don''t miss this awesome, fun-filled adventure! Art by Wet Moon''s Ross Campbell!

"They won the Battle of the Bands. Now, the time has come for Wyld Stallyns to unite the universe with their music. Going on an adventure spanning all of time, Bill adn Ted must escape dinosaurs, traverse alternate realities, undo bogus futures, and turn enemies into friends, all in the effort to live up to their destiny!"--Page 4 of cover

The second hilarious and heartwarming illustrated chapter book from the writer of the blockbuster film Minions! Grumbolt is majoring in action!He''s finally getting to follow his dreams at Toy Academy, from learning daring maneuvers, to getting paired up with a sidekick! Grumbolt can''t wait to find out who his sidekick is... until it turns out that he''s the sidekick. And to school bully Rex Everything, no less. This duo will never work.But when a toy named Tempest Boomcloud kidnaps a classmate and steals Rex''s van, it looks like Grumbolt and Rex will have to work together to stop Tempest''s evildoing and figure out why she''s terrorizing them. Can they stop fighting long enough to brave dangerous lairs, vanquish terrifying teddy bears, and stop Tempest?This laugh-out-loud chapter book by Brian Lynch, the writer of Minions and a writer of The Secret Life of Pets, and illustrated by Edwardian Taylor, is stuffed full of action and fun.

Following in the tradition of the original TMNT micro-series comes four stand-alone tales centering on each Turtle brought to you by writer Brian Lynch and artists Franco Urru, Andy Kuhn, Ross Campbell, and Valerio Schiti.

Following in the tradition of the original TMNT microseries comes the first of four stand-alone tales centering on each Turtle. Raphael''s place in the world is uncertain and he can''t shake the feeling that he''ll always be an outsider. That changes when he finds another mutant, the arctic fox Alopex, who may have a new clue pertaining to the Turtles origin. Unfortunately she''s too busy being hunted alive to share the info! Will Raphael and his new friend survive the night? The Angel: After the Fall team of Brian Lynch and Franco Urru reveal all! Well, some, anyway!

Leonardo, the eldest brother, has always valued honor and discipline. These noble qualities may not be enough against the most fearsome opponents he has encounteredu008bthe ruthless Foot Clan! That''s right, the first battle between Turtle and Foot happens RIGHT HERE! This story also leads into the next ongoing story-arc. Don''t miss this essential issue!

Alopex, the first mutant of the Foot Clan, has quickly become one of Shredder''s most useful agents. However, when she sets out to learn more about her past, she discovers a devastating truth that could have her questioning everything she knows about the Foot Clan!

Presenting the complete TMNT stories in recommended reading order, including one-shots, crossovers, and event series. Everything a beginner could need, everything a diehard could want. TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman and writer Tom Waltz guide readers through a ground-breaking new origin and into epic tales of courage, loyalty, and family as the Turtles and their allies battle for survival against enemies old and new in the dangerous streets and sewers of New York City. Collects the first 12 issues of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ongoing series, plus the Raphael, Michelangelo, Donatello, Leonardo, and Splinter Micro-Series one-shots.

Violence and carnage rage across the city as Shredder’s master plan unfolds. When tragedy strikes the Turtles, the brothers will have to hold the line against an attack from within, but with allegiances shifting they must formulate a plan to fight back against their deadliest enemy. Volume 3 collects issues #21–28 of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ongoing series and the Old Hob, Alopex, Karai, Hun, Bebop and Rocksteady, and Shredder Micro-Series one-shots, plus the 2012 Annual.

The TMNT Microseries continue with everyone''s favorite fun-loving Turtle, Michelangelo! Considered by many to be the u0095soul'' of the Turtles brothers, this story will follow a stand-alone adventure with Michelangelo exploring New York City on his own during the holidays. He''ll find new a new friend, grave danger, and uncover new secrets that reveal clues to ongoing mysteriesu0080 all with that classic Michelangelo attitude. Don''t miss this special issue!

When the "Smile Time" demonic puppets take their evil television show to Japan, Spike and Lorne must take on thousands of puppet ninjas to protect the unsuspecting children.

In a story that follows the events of the show''s final televised season, a heroic vampire seeks redemption while dealing with the death destruction brought on by his choice to stand up to a demonic multi-dimensional law firm.

Picking up where the television series left off, Season six looks at who lived, who died, and what happened to Los Angeles in its wake.

Dr. Brian Lynch clarifies and explains how we human beings might better understand ourselves with more patient acceptance of our basic emotions. I have found Dr. Lynch''s approach helpful personally, and have shared his insights with others who also find his ideas helpful. Dr. Lynch is most proficient in the art of communication that conveys a compassionate understanding of how we might go about having more positive than negative affective (emotional) experiences an imbalance we all seek! His original and crisp methods of presentation also provide a delightful medium to learn about the many practical insights he shares with readers about what it means to be a more (rather than less) positively affective human being." Jim Duffy, Ph.D., Psychologist

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"Dr. Brian Lynch clarifies and explains how we human beings might better understand ourselves with more patient acceptance of our basic emotions. I have found Dr. Lynch''s approach helpful personally, and have shared his insights with others who also find his ideas helpful. Dr. Lynch is most proficientin the art of communication that conveys a compassionate understanding of how we might go about having more positive than negative affective (emotional) experiences-an imbalance we all seek! His original and crisp methods of presentation also provide a delightful medium to learn about the manypractical insights he shares with readers about what it means to be a more (rather than less) positively affective human being." Jim Duffy, Ph.D., Psychologist

"Originally published as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles micro-series issues #1-4"--Title page verso.