Mark Carver – författare

"e;Fast-paced...visual...intelligent."e; - Bram Stoker-award winner David B. Silva"e;...A dark, gripping tale of hell on Earth."e; - William Tasch, author of Outlaw Salvation"e;Highly recommended."e; - Jason Brannon, author of The Maze and The Tears of NeroCHOOSE THIS DAY WHOM YOU WILL SERVE.Notre-Dame Cathedral lies in ruins. The mangled corpses of the possessed are scattered in the shadows beneath the pulverized Gothic towers. This is the aftermath of the Manifestation.Satan has revealed himself to the world, which falls trembling at his feet. Religious genocide sweeps Europe and Asia, and the world's greatest fortresses of faith are smashed to the ground. The New World and Australia become safe havens for refugees fleeing Lucifer's wrath.Heaven remains silent. The followers of Christ cry out: Where is God?Patric Bourdon believes in himself. He claims to be a member of the Church of Satan, but in reality, it is his own hedonism that drives him. His zealous and pregnant fiancée waits patiently for him to "e;man up"e; and take responsibility for his impending family, but the lure of drugs and debauchery proves too strong...Until Patric receives a command that he cannot refuse.Tourec, his self-righteous half-brother, has begun a campaign of terrorism against the forces of darkness. The Church of Satan is paralyzed with fear as Tourec and his band of rogue assassins seek vengeance for the evils that Lucifer has wrought upon the earth, and Patric is commanded to seek out and neutralize his brother by any means necessary...Or his fiancée and unborn child shall perish.THE AGE OF APOLLYON will shock and thrill those who enter its world...and this is just the beginning...

A NEW LEADER WILL EMERGE...A NEW TERROR WILL RISE...A NEW AGE OF DARKNESS WILL BEGIN.The Church of Satan is leaderless, and the Christian church seizes this opportunity to rise up and reclaim that which was taken from them. From the ashes of despair, a bright star rises to lead them into glory. But even the darkness can wear a mask made of light...After the nightmare at the Temple of the Dragon, Patric Bourdon finds himself a prisoner of the very people he despises. His courage and his faith are battered as he discovers that no one can be trusted. His heart is also torn between the anguish of betrayal and the possibility of a fresh start, although a horrific secret threatens any happiness he hopes to find. In his struggle against the world and against himself, he must learn that every choice has its price, and that every sin must be punished...The forces of Heaven and Hell prepare meet on a sacred battlefield, and an unquenchable darkness spreads throughout mankind. The world will know that righteousness can be infected with corruption and ruin, and that even the strongest hearts can fail. Every knee shall bow and every tongue confess: He who wields the power of the sun is Lord.

REPENT... AND BEG FOR MERCY.The new Messiah sits on the throne of St. Peter's. Across the world, the faithful rise up to reclaim God's kingdom with blood and fire. The heathen hordes are exterminated without mercy, while the flames of Hell laugh with wicked delight...Yet there are those who would stand against this new terror, no matter the cost. And they will endure scorn and persecution that will test their bodies and spirits to the breaking point.The world cries out for God, and when He answers, all shall listen. And all shall be judged...

CJ Mills is on the verge of a mental breakdown.After a miscarriage and a bar brawl resulting in a dishonorable discharge from the military, CJ wonders how things could get any worse. When her well-meaning but naive husband volunteers both of them for a mission of goodwill to a distant planetary colony infamous for its debauchery and lawlessness, CJ finds out just how deep the darkness can be.Tragedy throws her into a nightmare beyond her wildest imagination. Stranded on a far-flung planet with little hope of survival, CJ makes her choice: she will not be a victim. She sets out to find answers and to punish those responsible, but what she discovers is too terrifying to even imagine.As she blasts through blood and bone and steel, CJ finds herself inexorably drawn into the vortex that she came to confront, and she realizes the darkness she fights has been growing in her own soul. Blinded by rage and praying for a miracle, CJ comes face-to-face with a question that all of us fear to answer:HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO?

ONE CHOICE CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING...AND SOME CHOICES CAN NEVER BE ERASED.Most people would say that Cameron McConnell has a pretty sweet life - living in sunny California, designing fantasy weapons for big-name clients, and enjoying his bachelorhood with his loyal dog Conan.But it's not enough. Cameron knows that deep inside him is a barbarian that wants to break free. The only problem is that no one else knows it.So he makes a drastic choice: he gets a savage tattoo on the left side of his face.From that moment on, everything changes. His family is horrified. Women are intrigued. Friends are in awe. The fantasy weapons world goes nuts. Cameron becomes an instantly-recognizable celebrity, and he thinks that this could be what he was missing all along.But what happens when the mask we show the world becomes a permanent part of us? And what happens when we start to believe the myth we have created?

This edited book gathers expert scholars and prominent educators from diverse backgrounds and nationalities to foster a rich dialogue on the topic of implementing literature as a tool in English language education. It presents an overview of current trends in literature teaching while also forecasting future developments. The volume takes a global perspective, featuring research-based insights into the role of literature in language education, drawing from empirical studies conducted across various contexts. It seeks to explore the potential of literature in English language learning and teaching, along with effective methodologies for its implementation. With a focus on practical implications, the volume aims to offer relevant theoretical frameworks and the latest research findings, addressing pedagogical considerations that hold global significance. While examining key issues in literature instruction from a global viewpoint, the volume intends to highlight both shared practices and regional differences as well. It is designed for teachers,  researchers, teacher trainers, and educators at all levels of education—primary, secondary, and higher education—who seek practical guidance on incorporating literature into language teaching and learning.

This edited book gathers expert scholars and prominent educators from diverse backgrounds and nationalities to foster a rich dialogue on the topic of implementing literature as a tool in English language education. It presents an overview of current trends in literature teaching while also forecasting future developments. The volume takes a global perspective, featuring research-based insights into the role of literature in language education, drawing from empirical studies conducted across various contexts. It seeks to explore the potential of literature in English language learning and teaching, along with effective methodologies for its implementation. With a focus on practical implications, the volume aims to offer relevant theoretical frameworks and the latest research findings, addressing pedagogical considerations that hold global significance. While examining key issues in literature instruction from a global viewpoint, the volume intends to highlight both shared practices and regional differences as well. It is designed for teachers,  researchers, teacher trainers, and educators at all levels of education—primary, secondary, and higher education—who seek practical guidance on incorporating literature into language teaching and learning.