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Samples, William
Overview
| Works: | 270
works in
521
publications in
1
language and
935
library holdings
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| Classifications: | pn1997.2,
823.914 |
Most widely held works by
William Samples
The fair haired child(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2006
in
English
and held by
57
libraries
worldwide
A warlock couple abduct a young teenage girl to sacrifice her to a mysterious and evil entity as an offering to resurrect their long-dead daughter.
Poison dart frogs : how to keep the most colorful frogs around by William Samples (
Book
)
1
edition published
in
2000
in
English
and held by
55
libraries
worldwide
Breeding poison dart frogs by William Samples (
Book
)
2
editions published
in
2000
in
English
and held by
26
libraries
worldwide
Masters of horror. Season 1, volume 2(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2007
in
English
and held by
18
libraries
worldwide
The fair haired child: Deep within the desperate hearts of the bereaved, there is a pact with the forces of darkness that demands new blood to resurrect the souls of the dead. This is the story of a grieving mother with a remote estate, a ghastly secret, and a locked basement where abducted teen outcasts await an evil that feasts upon their virgin flesh. But to satisfy a parent's depraved bargain, the beast must feed one final time. And tonight, the ultimate horror will begin for those who do not heed the hunger of the fair haired child.
Masters of horror. Season 1, Part 9, The fair haired child(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2008
in
English
and held by
10
libraries
worldwide
Deep within the desperate hearts of the bereaved, there is a pact with the forces of darkness that demands new blood to resurrect the souls of the dead. This is the story of a grieving mother with a remote estate, a ghastly secret, and a locked basement where abducted teen outcasts await an evil that feasts upon their virgin flesh. But to satisfy a parent's depraved bargain, the beast must feed one final time. And tonight, the ultimate horror will begin for those who do not heed the hunger of the fair haired child.
A necessary end an Inspector Banks mystery by Peter Robinson (
Sound Recording
)
4
editions published
between
1989
and
2005
in
English
and held by
8
libraries
worldwide
Any of the demonstrators could have plunged the knife into Police Constable Edwin Gill, an unlikable man - but who had the motive? Was the knife meant for Gill the person, or Gill the policeman? Faced with a dizzying array of suspects, Detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks must work against impossible odds to find the killer.
Clothar the Frank by Jack Whyte (
Sound Recording
)
3
editions published
in
2004
in
English
and held by
7
libraries
worldwide
Having discovered that his parents were murdered by a usurper, Clothar has grown up as a highly skilled warrior and leader. Bishop Germanus sends him to Britain on a mission to track down Merlyn who has promised that he will build the first Christian church; Arthur is to be the first High King of All Britain and Lancelot his friend and betrayer.
The eagle by Jack Whyte (
Sound Recording
)
3
editions published
between
2005
and
2006
in
English
and held by
7
libraries
worldwide
Clothar, the young Frankish knight returns to his homeland as Arthur's ambassador. He watches as Arthur and Merlin struggle to unify the clans of Britain and re-establish, the rule of law. But Clothar knows Arthur's darkest secret and when his freind needs him most, he steps forward. What happened then has never been explained until now.
Running scared by Richard Pitman (
Sound Recording
)
3
editions published
between
1994
and
2005
in
English
and held by
7
libraries
worldwide
Eddie Malloy is back on track and the only cloud on the horizon is fellow jockey Bill Keating who's blackouts are making him a danger on the course. When he is found dead, his ex-wife does not agree with the verdict of suicide and lures Eddie into a dangerous investigation, following a trail of to the heart of a conspiracy.
Birds of prey by Wilbur A Smith (
Sound Recording
)
6
editions published
between
1997
and
2002
in
English
and held by
6
libraries
worldwide
Swashbuckling tale of pirates Sir Francis Courtenay and son Hal, who raid Dutch East India Co. ships off the Cape of Good Hope in 1667. Descriptions of violence, explicit descriptions of sex.
Monsoon by Wilbur A Smith (
Sound Recording
)
5
editions published
between
1999
and
2002
in
English
and held by
6
libraries
worldwide
In this novel, Hal Courteney is sent by the East India Trading Company to attack Arab pirates who are harassing trade off the African coast. Although the mission is an eventual success, Hal himself is seriously injured and returns to England. His son Tom becomes the real hero of the story. Sequel to "Birds of prey"
Vancouver a novel by David Cruise (
Sound Recording
)
4
editions published
between
2003
and
2004
in
English
and held by
6
libraries
worldwide
The story begins during the Ice Age and moves through history, revealing a fascinating cast of characters. A young girl faces the prospect of marriage into a faraway tribe; a Russian cartographer nearly meets his end at the hands of her descendants. An in modern times, a native girl struggles to escape Vancouver's improverished downtown eastside.
Orchid bay by Patricia Shaw (
Sound Recording
)
3
editions published
between
2006
and
2007
in
English
and held by
6
libraries
worldwide
A chance meeting with Mal Willoughby involves Emilie Tissington in a controversy of murder and intrigue that will ruin her reputation. Just as the friendship blossoms, Mal is threatened with hanging for a crime he didn't commit. This is a story of innocence and fierce loyalty. Their journey into the unknown has surprising consequences.
Masters of horror. Season 1, volume 2, The fair haired child(
visu
)
1
edition published
in
2007
in
English
and held by
6
libraries
worldwide
Deep within the desperate hearts of the bereaved, there is a pact with the forces of darkness that demands new blood to resurrect the souls of the dead. This is the story of a grieving mother with a remote estate, a ghastly secret, and a locked basement where abducted teen outcasts await an evil that feasts upon their virgin flesh. But to satisfy a parent's depraved bargain, the beast must feed one final time. And tonight, the ultimate horror will begin for those who do not heed the hunger of the fair haired child.
The banishment by Marion Chesney (
Sound Recording
)
5
editions published
between
2001
and
2006
in
English
and held by
5
libraries
worldwide
Mannerling, an exquisite 17th century mansion is the pride and joy of the arrogant Beverley family. When Sir Beverley manages to gamble away his fortune and estates to the roguish bachelor Mr. Judd, the family is devastated. Isabella, the eldest of 6 daughters sees to no alternative but to court the dreadful Mr. Judd.
Death is now my neighbour by Colin Dexter (
Sound Recording
)
3
editions published
between
1998
and
2008
in
English
and held by
5
libraries
worldwide
Investigating the murder of Rachel James, shot through the window of her suburban home, Chief Inspector Morse follows the lead provided by a poem and a photograph, to Oxford's Lonsdale College.
Blood on the tongue a crime novel by Stephen Booth (
Sound Recording
)
4
editions published
in
2004
in
English
and held by
5
libraries
worldwide
Marie Tennent seems simply to have curled into a fetal position in the freezing snow out on Irontongue Hill and remained there until her body was frozen over. There's no one to observe her death but the foxes and the hares. Her body has bruises, though. Her death is tragic; is it also suspicious?
No worries a journey through Australia by Mark McCrum (
Sound Recording
)
3
editions published
between
2001
and
2009
in
English
and held by
5
libraries
worldwide
A lively account of the author's journey around Australia by Greyhound, train, flying and hitchhiking.
Evan and Elle by Rhys Bowen (
Sound Recording
)
3
editions published
between
2000
and
2003
in
English
and held by
5
libraries
worldwide
When a chapel opens as a restaurant, the villagers are suspicious, but their attention is diverted as a string of fires plagues the town and Constable Evans suspects that Welsh nationalists are responsible. Evans follows clues leading to the south of England and France; concluding that nothing is what is seems and a dangerous killer may be loose.
Tis a memoir by Frank McCourt (
Sound Recording
)
3
editions published
in
2000
in
English
and held by
4
libraries
worldwide
McCourt continues his reminiscences from October 1949, when he arrives in New York City at age nineteen, until his father's funeral in 1985. Describes his adjustments to America--gaining an education, finding a career, marrying, and raising a family--interwoven with childhood memories. * Some strong language *
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