Behind the Banyan Tree

The Spear of Destiny. The Roman Legionnaire's lance that pierced Christ's body as he hung on the cross.Legend claims whomever possesses it will become a great conqueror. But if they lose it, they will lose everything—including their lives.Shortly before WWII, Hitler stole the spear from a museum in Vienna. In the last weeks of the European war, he lost it. General George Patton orders an American OSS team to find the spear and recover it. Unknown to the Americans, both the Russians and the Germans have also sent commando teams to retrieve it.In the dying embers of Europe's largest conflagration, the three teams are on a collision course that will lead them to one of the evilest places on e...

John grew up in an incredibly narcissistic, dysfunctional family on a farm in southeastern North Carolina during the repressive 1960s. This was the model family to the broader community; his parents were considered pillars of society. Yet, this family held many deep, dark secrets governed by family honor, vanity, and pride. The parents’ standing in the community was paramount to everything else. No one, no family member, circumstance, event, or situation, was to shame and embarrass them and get in the way of how they ranked and viewed themselves. This way of life was ripe for something more insidious. In a calculated and controlled manner, John was sexually abused and groomed to becom...

The kingdom of Kemet was ripped in two by a war that wrought death and destruction on everyone it touched.As the dust settles a century later, two warriors vow for power. Nefratiti and Khafra must contest at the hill of Jungah when the moon completely swallows the sun.But does young Arun hold the key to avoiding disaster? And what part will the mysterious, mystical Kukus play? Nefratiti must journey to the Vale to find out once and for all what part he has to play in this dark, dangerous future.Gripping and pulsating, Hulston Omare's page-turning and thrilling fantasy will leave readers hungry for more.Other key elements of the book are:Space Opera travel, Mythical Clown and Jester, Supervil...

Explore over fifty years of Spider-Man with this deluxe art book, featuring exclusive interviews and content from the incredibly talented people who brought this amazing hero to life.Since he first appeared in the pages of Amazing Fantasy #15 in 1962, Marvel’s number one web-slinger has been swinging into the hearts of super hero fans everywhere. Originally portrayed as the chronic underdog, Spider-Man has grown from amazing to spectacular to ultimate and beyond, dominating the comics sphere and consistently ranking among the most popular super heroes of all time. With the proportionate strength of a spider, a genius mind, and a fully loaded arsenal of quips, it’s no wonder why Spider-Ma...