Paula Volsky, author of The White Tribunal, returns with a spectacular saga of adventure and intrigue, romance and rebellion -- beginning with a wondrous discovery that could forever alter the fate of the free world....In the modern, civilized republic of Vonahr, the need for magic seems a thing of the past. But soon the Vonahrish will find that magic is their only hope -- for an imperialistic race of fanatics, intent on conquering the world, now masses on Vonahr's borders.Vonahr's slim chance for salvation lies in a nearby neutral kingdom, where a brilliant savant has conjured up the ultimate weapon: Sentient Fire, a miraculous flame that responds to the command of its maker.Low Hetz's mad, flamboyant king refuses to relinquish the secret -- so the desperate government of Vonahr sends the exquisitely beautiful adventurer Luzelle Devaire to turn his head and change his mind. But to gain an audience, Luzelle must win the Grand Ellipse, a test of... Views: 17
It's a red, white, and blue mystery from popular A to Z Mysteries author Ron Roy! Who Cloned the President? In the first book of the Capital Mysteries--an early chapter book mystery series featuring fun facts and famous sites from Washington, D.C.-- KC Corcoran always watches the news. So it's no surprise that she notices right away when the President of the United States starts acting funny on TV. He's stiff and awkward. He's even signing papers with the wrong hand. There's only one explanation - the president has been cloned! And it's up to KC and her best friend, Marshall, to save him. Each book highlights one of the famous museums, buildings, or monuments from the Washington area and includes a map and a two-page fun fact spread with photographs. Parents, teachers, and librarians agree that these highly collectible chapter books are perfect for emerging readers and any kid who love mysteries!From the Trade Paperback edition. Views: 17
Awakened
from magical sleep, Emrillian Warhawk grew up in the modern, technological
world of Moerta, 2000 years away from Quenlaque and Lygroes. There, the legends
of Athrar Warhawk and Quenlaque, Braenlicach and the Zygradon were nothing but
fanciful tales warped beyond all recognition. Raised by Mrillis the enchanter,
she knew the truth, and sought out friends among the Archaics, who believed in
the promise and prophecy of Quenlaque and the return of Athrar. Only they had
access to star-metal, the Threads, and the magic of the Rey'kil.
Then
the authorities threatened their sanctuary to confiscate star-metal to use in
weapons of war. Emrillian and Mrillis fled back to Lygroes through the tunnel
under the sea, accompanied by Grego, a friend with inborn magic who had sworn
loyalty to Athrar and Quenlaque. In Lygroes, where only 200 years had passed,
they joined forces with Baedrix, descendant of Lycen, and prepared for the
awakening of Athrar, the dismantling of the dome of Threads that kept Lygroes
hidden from the modern world, and the final battle with Edrout, son of the
Nameless One.
With
the help of Archaics who crossed to Lygroes and awakened their own inborn
magic, Emrillian, Baedrix, and Grego set out to retrieve Braenlicach from
hiding and find the lost Zygradon to heal and awaken Athrar. Time was their
enemy as Edrout gathered his forces and armies from the modern world surrounded
them -- and failure could mean the destruction of the entire world.
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The first presidential election of the twenty-first century, bitterly contested by two men who are implacable political rivals but lifelong personal friends, is stolen through computer fraud. On the eve of the Inauguration the losing candidate presents proof of the crime to his opponent, the incumbent President, and demands that he stand aside. The winner refuses and takes the oath of office, thereby setting in motion what may destroy him and his party, and even bring down the Constitution.From this crisis, master storyteller Charles McCarry, author of such classic thrillers as The Tears of Autumn and The Last Supper weaves a masterpiece of political intrigue. Shelley's Heart is so gripping in its realism and so striking in its foresight that McCarry's devoted readers may view this tale of love, murder, betrayal, and life-or-death struggles for the political soul of America as an act of prophecy. Views: 17
Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather, and they're fixing up the old Bugbee House, a spooky mansion in their neighborhood! The Aldens are helping the Heart and Hands group restore an old estate. The house is bursting with collections of its mysterious and eccentric former owner. But when the contents of the house are auctioned off, the Aldens discover that much of the collection is missing! And that's not the only mystery awaiting the Aldens in this strange mansion. As the children explore, they come across hidden rooms, secret passageways, and strange noises coming from the walls. The Aldens are determined to learn the secret of the Bugbee house . . . but are they the only ones? Views: 17
HE DIDN'T BELIEVE IN LOVEDean Gates was burned out. His high-powered job and his ex-wife's demands were driving him crazy. On top of it all, he was fast approaching Black Wednesday--Valentine's Day. He needed to escape! When he first set eyes on Cameron Inn, he knew he'd found the refuge he'd yearned for. And he was going to buy it--whether it was haunted or not.THEN HE MET ANNAAnd Dean's hopes for tranquility went up in smoke. Gorgeous Anna Cameron was everything he'd ever wanted in a woman. She bewitched him. But Anna needed help in solving a murder mystery--her own. Because seventy-five years ago, beautiful Anna Cameron died on Valentine's Day.... Views: 17
The mission is classified… and illegal In the blistering heat of the Sudan, the CIA has gone rogue. On the trail of a notorious terrorist, Agency operatives have overstepped their sanctioned boundaries. And now the ultimate weapon has fallen into the wrong hands. As Danny Freah and his spec-ops team scramble to recover a top secret aircraft that has crashed in Africa, Whiplash Director Jonathon Reid finds himself mysteriously shut off from information about the robot drone and its mission. Maneuvering through the twisted back corridors of the CIA and Washington's power elite, Reid discovers secrets both illegal and highly dangerous ― a virtually unstoppable assassin and an out-of-control clique within the Agency. Torn between loyalty and conscience, Reid must find a way to alert the President and avert a national disaster. But with the Whiplash team caught in the chaos of a brutal African civil war and CIA officials desperate to keep Reid from telling what he knows, a monster re-emerges to target its creators… Views: 17
Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny used to live alone in a boxcar. Now they have a home with their grandfather, and they're going to a comic book convention! The Alden Children are searching for a rare comic book of their favorite superhero, Captain Fantastic. When they finally find the comic, they discover something else, too: a strange note inside, "signed" by the comic's creator. The Aldens soon realize the note is fake. But when they start to investigate, the mysterious note is stolen! It looks like Captain Fantastic has a real-life enemy. Who would want to sabotage a superhero? The Aldens will need their super powers of investigation to catch this comic book culprit! Views: 17
Jason wants to punish himself for all the horrible things he's done, and so he's been lying low and wallowing in his guilt. When he discovers that Kieran and Eve are threatening his son, Chance, he finds Azazel so that the two of them can stop Kieran and Eve.Kieran and Eve, now in possession of Jason and Azazel's powers, have the world in a chokehold. They see everything, know everything, and control everything. The only way to stop them is for Jason and Azazel to take back their powers.But in order to do so, they must go through a series of tests, each pushing them deeper into their own darkness. If they get their power back, they run the risk of becoming the very evil they want to fight. But if they don't get the power, Kieran and Eve win and Chance is lost. Views: 17
