Creatures of the Night

Bobcats look like big housecats, as readers will see in the up-close photographs provided in this book. But these hunters won't curl up on your lap! They're much more interested in hiding in trees or behind bushes watching for their next unsuspecting meal. Readers will learn much more about these furry nocturnal animals and the special ways they have adapted to living in the wild.

Raccoons are called "nature's bandits" for some very good reasons. The black "mask" over their eyes and their talent at stealing food are just two. These nocturnal animals can be found nearly everywhere, even your backyard. In this book, readers will learn much more about raccoons, such as how they survive the winter and how they take care of their young. Colorful photographs emphasize the many fascinating behaviors of the raccoon.

Tarsiers are primates, just like monkeys, apes, and people. However, they look different. Their huge eyes don't move, the movement is in the head alone. The head of a tarsier moves almost all the way around! Readers will love the photographs of this odd-looking creature from Southeast Asia. They'll learn more, about why tarsiers are endangered and what is being done to help them.

Hedgehogs have spines along their bodies that provide protection against enemies, even when they're sleeping. These small animals have fascinating habits and readers will learn how they spit on their spines and even "talk" to each other. Up-close photographs highlight other unique characteristics of these nocturnal creatures.

Badgers have a distinctive white stripe on their head and long, sharp claws. You would think they'd be easy to spot. However, these nocturnal animals are usually underground doing what they do best-digging. This book highlights the badger's extraordinary digging ability and examines the many other characteristics that make them successful hunters. Engaging photographs, including baby badgers, will keep even the most reluctant of readers turning the pages to find out more.

Readers learn about various kinds of foxes, as their differences are descriptively noted in the text. The differences in these nocturnal creatures are further shown with carefully chosen photographs. Whether it's the arctic fox, gray fox, or red fox, these bushy-tailed animals have special adaptations that help them survive wherever they call home.

Bobcats look like big housecats, as readers will see in the up-close photographs provided in this book. But these hunters won't curl up on your lap! They're much more interested in hiding in trees or behind bushes watching for their next unsuspecting meal. Readers will learn much more about these furry nocturnal animals and the special ways they have adapted to living in the wild.

He's a hunter. She's no man's prey. Rookie detective Skylar Frost has been betrayed by her own mother. Skylar's soul now belongs to the devil, and there's only one way to get it back-- by taking down the dark Mage known only as the Philosopher. He's the bane of her existence and the force's too. The Philosopher has been releasing monsters into her small town, monsters who are draining humans of their lives and wreaking havoc on life as she knows it. And afterlife too. With her soul on the line, she can't afford to make a mistake when it comes to taking down the dark mage, and yet, the sexy vampire shifter she meets in the cemetery swears she is about to do just that. Ash Ford is the enemy. She should be hunting him, not lusting after him and taking his advice. But she plans to use him to get what she wants. Good thing he's easy on the eyes, even if he is the enemy. Skylar thinks she has Ash right where she wants him. But he has plans of his own. Dark, dead-sexy plans. Ash promises her he knows exactly how to rid the town of the monsters and their evil creator-- and it involves a union between dark and light, his yang to her yin in more ways than one. She's tempted. After all, he's hot as hell and just as dangerous, exactly how she likes 'em. But he's keeping secrets. Like how her mother is still alive and that the price to regain Skylar's soul just might be her humanity. Get swept up the hot paranormal romance fans of Jen L. Grey and Meg Xuemei X will call their next favorite read. Scroll up and one-click to start reading this sexy shifter short today!