Eddie's Picks

You are about to uncover bizarre tales of the Orient and a young, enigmatic woman with a scarred upper lip. Those succumbing to her provisions of desire leave crippled or debilitated. The revelations of Vicar Jerome Saviore, a 19th century heretic priest, are yours to contemplate. Martine Desjardin’s Maleficium is a damnable consortium of creepy tell-all-confessions within a confession. Ignoring many threats from the Catholic Church, the confessions of seven afflicted penitents have been translated to English. Dark, sometimes sinister, Maleficium was once considered so dangerous it was kept under lock and key—until now.

I don't know about you, but I've been waiting patiently for GOD to explain himself for sometime now. Now that humanity is approaching a Maya-propelled end, the All-Mighty reveals his true feelings on all his great faiths. With assistance from David Javerbaum--former head writer and executive producer of The Daily Show with John Stewart, GOD has delivered The Last Testament. This book for everyone from the righteously ultra-faithful to the astigmatic atheist. Brace yourself, GOD is outlandishly funny--just wait until you read about Adam and Steve. GOD tells it like it is. He attempts to convince you that Cubits are the ultimate form of measurement, he has a heyday smiting political figures, and he doesn't stop short of pointing out absurdities and moronic misinterpretations of the holy scriptures. Tasteful, yet controversial, The Last Testament shall put confusion to rest.

Calling all UFOlogists! FATE magazine has opened their vaults! Dozens of once published letters and magazine articles on encounters with UFOs and extraterrestrials have once again been made public. These are some of the most vivid eye-witness accounts of the last 150 years. From early sightings in the 1800’s to Operation Blue Book and beyond, this is a jam-packed cornucopia of UFO experiences that even a skeptic would find most entertaining. —Eddie

In the mood for cinematic imagery served up with your choice of guns, drugs, thugs and the anatomy of a very familiar narcotics war? Then open to page one! Winslow’s thriller features a trio of drug dealers from Orange County—Ben, an entreprenuing high-class dealer and sativa-blend expert, Chon, a cold-blooded Navy Seal Iraq War Vet and weapons expert, and “O”, a stereotypical SoCal girl named Ophelia, who loves them both. The OC trio sells the best Hydro in the Western Hemisphere, but now they’re forced to chose between life or death by the murderous Baja Drug Cartel. The Baja Cartel wants it all: their drugs, clients, and territory. So when O is kidnapped by the Cartel, a strategic war begins. Ben and Chon double-down: they don’t give up their business and vow to do whatever’s necessary to save their partner. With the technology and tools of urban warfare, Ben and Chon are clearly the newfangled Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid in an all-out battle on the streets of Orange County. If you’re interested in page-to-page adrenaline with the spray of blood and bullets, then Savages should be your fix.  —Eddie

The action starts from the very beginning! The Maya Lords of Death have come to collect their debt. Max, his Maya friend Lola, Lord 6-Dog and Lady Coco have ventured to Spain with only ten days to find the lost Yellow Jaguar Stone. Authors Jon and Pamela Voelkel have a created an epic sequel to Middleworld—putting their real world travels and Maya research to good work. Will Max and his friends survive against the army of headless phantoms, hellhounds, and Ah Pukuh, the God of Violent and Unnatural Death, and save the world? Hurry! Read it while there’s still time!   —Eddie

Author and historian Taylor Branch has provided a glimpse into politics, journalism and history. Who knew there were 80 secret meetings between Taylor Branch and Bill Clinton… all saved on micro-cassettes? Since the presidency, the tapes were transcribed and revealed to the world. This book is a porthole into the eight years of the Clinton presidency: Kenneth Starr’s obsessive investigations, the endless Middle East Peace Process, challenges to Clinton’s health, the ups and downs of White House family life, the Monica Lewinsky scandal, and impeachment trials. Regardless of your political affiliation, you’ll gain great insight on what life was like for the controversial President William Jefferson Clinton. —Eddie

Deception, coercion, perversion, murder... an average day in Las Vegas. Miss Lucky O'Toole, head of Public Relations at the very hip Babylon mega-casino seeks answers to why a woman took a fatal plunge from the casino's helicopter into Pirate's Lagoon at Treasure Island. This journey into the dark underbelly of the Vegas underworld is a tangle of romance, suspense, and attitude. Be forewarned this book will have you jonesing for Las Vegas. —Eddie

Paul's got the best friend in the world, his talkative dog Stella. Paul's friend of 14 years is his voice of reason—inquisitive and purposeful. After Paul's father suffers a crippling stroke, reality sets in, and he realizes that drinking is rendering him alone and impotent. This funny book will play into all your senses. If you’re looking for something identifiable and uplifting, I Thought You Were Dead is an alluring love story that will provoke tears, chuckles, and a closer look at sobriety. —Eddie

Never have I been so dazzled, disturbed, confused—yet sated. Hans Rickheit's literary jewel is an obscure and surreal (mind-blowing!) experience. This graphic novel will toy with your senses while meddling with your subconscious mind. Each time I read The Squirrel Machine, I spend the next day interpreting my extraordinary dreams. Read it before you go to sleep... you'll see what I mean. —Eddie

I must admit I have been derelict when it comes to reading classic novels. With so many books and so little time, I have good news! I present to you a book that may cure your literary complacency. 90 Classic Books for People in a Hurry will either arouse your desire to read these classic novels or provide you with the relief in knowing that you haven’t missed a thing. This book will leave you in stitches and feeling as if you’ve just read 90 Classic Books. —Eddie

I thought I knew everything about the co-host of the Howard Stern Show! Too Fat To Fish reveals the personal side of stand-up comedian Artie Lange. A master of storytelling, you will read about his bouts of depression and addiction. Artie delivers his humorous exploits on Center Stage; the tragic loss of his father, his chemical-driven madness on the Sunset Strip, visits to rehab, and his USO Comedy Tour in Afghanistan. If you're a fan of Saturday Night Live, MADtv or an aspiring stand-up comedian, then this is a must read! —Eddie

“From the dawn of civilization there has always been a fine line between creativity and self-destruction.” Michael Largo has provided an elaborate directory of dead writers, thespians, and rock stars. The text is an attractive mix of fonts and interspersed with photos, quotations, clip art, movie posters, Japanese prints, and even briefer sidebars. Alas, a lexicon of geniuses, their art, and demise. —Eddie

William “Bill” Cooper was a former United States Naval Intelligence Briefing Team Member. Cooper provides documents and public statements surrounding the Assassination of John F. Kennedy, New World Order, The War on Drugs, and UFO’s. William Cooper claimed it was his duty to inform and empower his audience. Then, President Clinton ordered all federal agencies to begin investigation, persecution, and prosecution of Cooper. In 2001, he was mysteriously killed at his home in Arizona. This book is both alarming and enlightening, and something you’ll read more than once. —Eddie