fiction / media tie-in

"Two years after the Great Ninja War, Shikamaru spends his days racing around, hands full as one of Konoha's key protectors. Then one day a large number of ninja from every region are reported missing. Even Sai disappears. And the place where the missing shinobi end up is the mysterious empire, the Land of Silence. As a ninja, as an adult, to protect all that he is responsible for, Shikamaru must do battle with the shadow of a new generation"--Provided by publisher.

"Explore the world of Tokyo Ghoul with these prose fiction spin-offs! Ghouls live among us, the same as normal people in every way--except their craving for human flesh. Ken Kaneki is an ordinary college student until a violent encounter turns him into the first half-human half-ghoul hybrid. Trapped between two worlds, he must survive Ghoul turf wars, learn more about Ghoul society and master his new powers. Many conflicts and incidents arise involving the clientele of the cafe Anteiku, where Ghouls gather. Yoshimura, the cafe's owner, is harboring suspicions about a certain someone. What sort of darkness will that person bring between those who hunt and those who are hunted? This book chronicles six all-new stories from the Tokyo Ghoul universe"--.

"After the unprecedented raid on the Ghoul detention center by the Aogiri Tree organization, the commission of counter Ghoul is working to tighten security across the twenty-three wards. However, some Ghouls begin to cause unrest in the 8th Ward, continuing the cycle of retaliation between human and ghoul."--Back cover.

"The U.A. High School hero course teaches young hopefuls everything they need to become heroes. Between killer events like the sports festival and internships, there's even parents' day!"--.

"A new series of prose novels, straight from the worldwide Naruto franchise. Naruto's allies and enemies take center stage in these fast-paced adventures, with each volume focusing on a particular clan mate, ally, team"--.

"A new series of prose novels, straight from the worldwide Naruto franchise. Naruto's allies and enemies take center stage in these fast-paced adventures, with each volume focusing on a particular clan mate, ally, team"--.

"Lilly Caul and a small ragtag band of survivors are determined to overcome their traumatic past, and seek to save themselves by joining forces with a mysterious religious sect fresh from the wilderness, and as the two factions meld into one, the town prospers, and everything seems hopeful for the first time since the plague broke out, but things - especially in the world of the walking dead - are often not what they seem, and the world for Lilly and her close friends is turned upside down"--Provided by publisher.

"An unprecedented look inside the mind of Revolutionary War soldier and modern-day demon slayer Ichabod Crane"--Provided by publisher.

The ACCLAIMED National Bestseller A"funny and pitch-perfect" ( Chicago Tribune ) tale of thirty-something love. First time in trade paperback.

"First came the ground-breaking comic book series. Then came the record-breaking television show. Next, the bestselling novel, Rise of the Governor. Now, having peered into the Governor's horrific past in the first book, this riveting sequel delves into Philip Blake's ascension as the leader of Woodbury. But it won't be easy . . . there are those within this walled-off city who don't trust Philip or his motives . . . or the strange scratching sounds that come from his apartment. But Philip Blake is determined to turn Woodbury into a haven from the post-apocalyptic nightmare surrounding Woodbury, and he'll do whatever necessary to make sure that his vision sees fruition. Even if that means killing the people currently in charge"--.