New Releases by Emmy Laybourne

A harrowing array of scary stories that all have one thing in common: each either begins or ends with a scream! R.L. Stine--the godfather of Goosebumps--and some of the most popular authors today bring an unrivaled mastery of all things fearsome, frightening, and fantabulous to this terrifying anthology of all-new scary short stories. Scream and Scream Again! is full of twists and turns, dark corners, and devilish revenge. Collected in conjunction with the Mystery Writers of America, this set includes works from New York Times bestselling authors telling tales of wicked ice-cream trucks, time-travelling heroes, witches and warlocks, and of course, haunted houses. Read it if you dare! With twenty never-before-published scary stories from some of the most popular authors today--including Chris Grabenstein, Wendy Corsi Staub, Heather Graham, Peter Lerangis, R.L. Stine, Bruce Hale, Emmy Laybourne, Steve Hockensmith, Lisa Morton, Ray Daniel, Beth Fantaskey, Phil Mathews, Carter Wilson, Doug Levin, Jeff Soloway, Joseph S. Walker, Alison McMahan, Daniel Palmer, Tonya Hurley, and Stephen Ross--it''s sure to leave readers screaming for more.

The gripping, heart-wrenching companion novel to Emmy Laybourne’s much acclaimed historical fantasy Berserker. Rare powers. Precious metals. A final showdown. 1886. The Hemstads possess supernatural powers bestowed upon their family by the ancient Norse gods. Now Sissel, the youngest at 16, discovers her gift: she is a Ransacker. She can find gold and other precious metals and pull them to her. Hers is an awesome and dangerous gift. Sissel and her siblings have been living peacefully in a small town in Montana, trying to blend-in and escape the violent events that haunt them, but they’ve all been tricked—the handsome young man courting Sissel is secretly a Pinkerton spy, reporting to the man who wants to control them, the Baron Fjelstad. Sissel’s beau is not the only one interested in her new talents. She’s also caught the attention of a local mine owner who’s convinced Sissel has a lucky touch when it comes to finding gold. With betrayal lurking around every corner, Sissel must tread carefully. Harnessing her powers could bring great fortune . . . or cause the powerful Baron to come hunting her and her siblings down for once and for all.

"A triumph, introducing a wholly-new breed of Viking superhero. It''s a completely winning, romantic, and heart-wrenching historical fantasy." —Alyson Noël, #1 New York Times–bestselling author Ancient powers. Strong love. Desperate times. 1883. Hanne would give anything to be free of the ancestral Viking curse that overcomes her when she or anyone she loves is in danger. She becomes a Berserker—an elegant, graceful and shameless killer. When she kills three men attacking their father, Hanne and her siblings must flee Norway and head to the American frontier, on a desperate search for their uncle, the one man who can help Hanne learn to control her powers. Aided by a young cowboy who agrees to be their guide, Hanne and her siblings use their ancient powers to survive the perilous trail, where blizzards, wild animals, and vicious bounty hunters await. A gripping and emotional story filled with adventure, destruction, longing and redemption. "Emmy Laybourne deftly melds Viking lore with the American West and creates something wholly new, a journey filled with heart-pounding suspense and surprising tenderness. Loved!" —Danielle Paige, New York Times–bestselling author " Berserker combines the magic of Norse mythology with the thrill of the American West with staggering results. Startlingly original, unputdownable, and electrifying." —Kass Morgan, New York Times–bestselling author "Laybourne has blended the fantasy of Norse gods with the American West with ease to create a coming-of-age story that is full of intrigue, adventure, budding romance, and self-discovery . . . The blend of historical fiction and mythology is well done and the teenage protagonists are wholly relatable." — School Library Journal

Fourteen kids from Monument, Colorado find themselves trapped in a superstore. Outside, violent storms rage and a dangerous chemical leaks into the atmosphere, killing some and changing others into something not quite human. The kids must band together if they want to live. But it won’t be easy, and there’s no telling what kind of world they’ll be left with. Emmy Laybourne’s Monument 14 trilogy is an action-adventure thrill ride that will have readers’ hearts racing. Includes all three books in the series, Monument 14, Sky on Fire, and Savage Drift. “A tense, claustrophobic, and fast-paced thriller.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

Emmy Laybourne, author of the Monument 14 trilogy, takes readers on a dream vacation that goes first comically, then tragically, then horrifyingly, wrong!

"She has lost sixty pounds in just over six weeks! With no side effects." Li Jing knows that her research, the weight-loss compound she''s developed, will change millions and millions of lives. Any risk is worth it to succeed. Unfortunately, the school board doesn''t agree, and Li Jing has been expelled with a permanent black mark on her record that will keep her from ever getting a PhD... Apparently conducting unauthorized trials on human subjects is frowned upon-no matter how willing the subject was or how well the compound worked. Author Emmy Laybourne shares the chilling story behind the miracle weight-loss drug, SOLU, in this prequel story to her new novel SWEET.

Inédit : toute la série SEULS AU MONDE enfin disponible en intégrale. La compilation des trois tomes de la série réunis pour la première fois dans une compilation. Avec en bonus la nouvelle JAKE SIMONSEN: SEUL AU MONDE. Comment Dean et son petit frère auraient-ils pu deviner ce jour-là qu’une catastrophe écologique les pousserait à se réfugier dans un supermarché avec d''autres adolescents ? Au-dehors, le monde est en proie à des tempêtes qui ravagent leur petite ville, des fuites de produits chimiques rendent les gens violents ou paranoïaques... ou les tuent, tout simplement. Ils sont quatorze, ils ont entre cinq et dix-sept ans, et ils doivent survivre et garder espoir.

"Le cauchemar des quatorze rescapés du Greenway n’est pas terminé. Josie est en vie, mais pas en liberté. Elle a été enlevée par les autorités, qui la détiennent dans un centre avec les autres membres du groupe O ayant été exposés aux produits toxiques. Elle n’est pas la seule dont la liberté ou la vie seraient menacées. Dans leur refuge, des femmes enceintes disparaissent, sans que personne ne réagisse, sans qu’on sache ce qui leur est arrivé. Et Astrid pourrait bien être la prochaine. Alors, pour retrouver Josie, Niko reprend la route avec Dean, Jake et Astrid. Mais ils ne sont pas au bout de leurs peines...".

Wenn die Zivilisation zusammenbricht, bist du ganz auf dich allein gestellt Nachdem ein Tsunami die Ostküste der USA getroffen und weite Teile des Landes verwüstet hat, stranden vierzehn Jugendliche in einem Einkaufszentrum. Der Strom fällt aus, die Zivilisation bricht zusammen, und aus einer nahen Chemiefabrik entweicht eine gefährliche Giftwolke. Dann dringt das Gerücht durch, dass die Überlebenden von Denver aus ausgeflogen werden. Die Jugendlichen bestimmen eine Gesandtschaft, die sich nach Denver durchschlagen soll. Der Rest von ihnen bleibt zurück, darunter der eher schüchterne Dean, der sich früher immer aus allem herausgehalten hat. Als sie von einem gewalttätigen Einbrecher bedroht werden, muss Dean über sich selbst hinauswachsen ...

It''s over. Dean, Alex, and the other survivors of the Monument 14 have escaped the disaster zone and made it to the safety of a Canadian refugee camp. Some of the kids have been reunited with their families, and everyone is making tentative plans for the future. And then, Niko learns that his lost love, Josie, has survived! Or is it? For Josie, separated from the group and presumed dead, life has gone from bad to worse. Trapped in a terrible prison camp with other exposed O''s and traumatized by her experiences, she has given up all hope of rescue. Meanwhile, scared by the government''s unusual interest in her pregnancy, Astrid—along with her two protectors, Dean and Jake—joins Niko on his desperate quest to be reunited with Josie. In Monument 14: Savage Drift, the stunningly fierce conclusion to the Monument 14 trilogy, author Emmy Laybourne ups the stakes even higher for a group of kids who have continually survived the unthinkable. Can they do so one last time?

Despite all his disaster planning, and the bomb shelter he built under his shed, Mario Scietto was not prepared for the apocalypse that hit Monument, Colorado. A series of escalating disasters, beginning with a monster hailstorm and ending with a terrible chemical weapons spill that affects people differently depending on blood type, has torn the world as he knows it apart. "What Mario Says" is set in the world of Emmy Laybourne''s Monument 14. This short story was acquired and edited for Tor.com by Feiwel & Friends editor Holly West. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Vierzehn Jugendliche. Eine Shopping-Mall. Eine Welt, in der nichts mehr ist, wie es einmal war. An dem Tag, als die Welt untergeht und ein Tsunami die Ostküste der USA trifft, stranden 14 Jugendliche in einem Einkaufszentrum. Schnell wird ihnen klar, dass sie völlig auf sich allein gestellt sind. Während der Strom ausfällt und die Zivilisation zusammenbricht, braut sich am Himmel etwas noch viel Furchtbareres zusammen. Eine Giftwolke aus einer nahen Chemiefabrik nähert sich dem Einkaufszentrum. Diejenigen, die die Chemikalien einatmen, verändern sich in völlig unerwarteter und beängstigender Weise. Der zurückhaltende Dean, bislang eher ein Außenseiter, muss sich mit den anderen verbünden und um sein Überleben kämpfen ...

The survivors of the Monument 14 have finally made it to the safety of a Canadian refugee camp, but Josie, separated from the group and trapped in a brutal prison camp for exposed Type Os, may lose hope unless her lost love Niko and his companions Astrid, Dean and Jake can rescue her.

Trapped in a superstore by a series of escalating disasters, including a monster hailstorm and terrifying chemical weapons spill, brothers Dean and Alex learned how to survive and worked together with twelve other kids to build a refuge from the chaos. But then strangers appeared, destroying their fragile peace, and bringing both fresh disaster and a glimmer of hope. Knowing that the chemical weapons saturating the air outside will turn him into a bloodthirsty rage monster, Dean decides to stay in the safety of the store with Astrid and some of the younger kids. But their sanctuary has already been breached once. . . . Meanwhile, Alex, determined to find their parents, heads out into the darkness and devastation with Niko and some others in a recently repaired school bus. If they can get to Denver International Airport, they might be evacuated to safety. But the outside world is even worse than they expected. . . . Monument 14: Sky on Fire is the second installment Emmy Laybourne''s thrilling series.

This anthology includes short stories from five fierce young adult authors! Inside, you''ll find a magical mermaid tale from Anna Banks, a fantastical Russian-influenced story from Leigh Bardugo, an electric thriller from Jennifer Bosworth, a post-apocalyptic drama from Emmy Laybourne, and a cybernetic fairytale from Marissa Meyer. This free anthology will give you an exciting taste of the fierceness of these authors'' debut novels. For more information about Fierce Reads, visit the Facebook page.

A strange weather phenomenon drives students into a superstore where fourteen kids take refuge while the world outside gets torn apart from a series of escalating disasters.

It was just a test report. Like one of many, many he''d written up in the past. Except this time, several of the test subjects are dead..." At first, Dr. James Cutlass had thought his new job at NORAD was thrilling and full of opportunities, but that was before the demonstration... "Dress Your Marines in White" is the story of the terrifying choices surrounding a chemical weapons demonstration gone horribly wrong. DRESS YOUR MARINES IN WHITE is a new original science-fiction story from writer and actress Emmy Laybourne, who has appeared in movies like Superstar and The In-Laws and has performed original comedy on Comedy Central, MTV, VH1, and with UCB and Chicago City Limits. It is a prequel to her debut novel, Monument 14, which will be available on June 5th. At the Publisher''s request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.