Science Fiction/Fantasy. 36995 words long. First published in 2006, 2006 Views: 63
The Knight of the Golden Eagle is about to become truly golden when he goes against Mark Andrew's better judgement, but it could be an enlightening experience for the stubborn Italian. The old castle of Wewelsburg, once used by the Nazis in their relentless search for occult powers, takes on new life when members of the Order of the Red Cross of Gold move in temporarily and attempt to set up a powerful deterrent to Joseph Daniel's ancient evil in a strangely twisted alliance. Things go a bit awry when some of the younger members of the Order delve into the occult realms themselves. What other secrets lie buried in dusty chambers under the old castle? They are determined to find out, but what they learn is perhaps one of the most well-kept secret of the ages. New forces are unleashed upon the tumultuous state of world affairs, but whether these forces are for better or worse remains to be seen.** Views: 63
Kurt Wallander is twenty one and new to the police force - and he won't let anything stand in the way of solving his first murder case Wallander finds his neighbour dead: a revolver in his hand, and a bullet through his head. Suspicious about the circumstances surrounding the apparently open and shut case of suicide, Wallander starts an off-the-books investigation - only to find that following his instincts is a very dangerous thing to do. Discover the case that began Kurt Wallander's career - first published in The Pyramid, a collection of short stories featuring Wallander.COMING SOON: An Event in Autumn - a new, never before published Wallander novella. Views: 63
Winner, Arab American National Museum Book Award for Children's/YA Literature, among other awards and honors. "When a war ends it does not go away," my mother says."It hides inside us . . . Just forget!" But I do not want to do what Mother says . . . I want to remember. In this groundbreaking memoir set in Ramallah during the aftermath of the 1967 Six-Day War, Ibtisam Barakat captures what it is like to be a child whose world is shattered by war. With candor and courage, she stitches together memories of her childhood: fear and confusion as bombs explode near her home and she is separated from her family; the harshness of life as a Palestinian refugee; her unexpected joy when she discovers Alef, the first letter of the Arabic alphabet. This is the beginning of her passionate connection to words, and as language becomes her refuge, allowing her to piece together the fragments of her world, it becomes her true home.... Views: 63
The Sylvermyst have a reputation as sinister cousins to the fey, and none are more mysterious than Ariyal and his tribe. To save his people from banishment, he sold himself to the evil Morgana. Finally free, he faces a new challenge: Jaelyn, an elite vampire warrior sent to capture him. By rights, he should kill her on sight. Yet he cannot bring himself to hurt her—or to resist her. . .Jaelyn is stunningly beautiful, utterly lethal—and always alone. Until Ariyal. From their first encounter, she knows that what's between them is more dangerous than simple lust. And as they unite to thwart a terrifying prophecy that will mean the end of his clan and of the world they know, she will risk everything to fulfill her destiny by his side. . .Praise for Alexandra Ivy"Beyond the Darkness kept me riveted! The Guardians of Eternity series is highly addictive." —Larissa Ione, New York Times bestselling author"Ivy always packs her books... Views: 63
The Alden children find a map that shows how to find a gold loot hidden in an old cabin in Yellowstone, but when they go to investigate they are met with interference. Views: 63
Katie Malone lost the love of her life four painful years ago. She never thought she'd see Jack Dempsey again. She'd stopped wishing for that a long time ago. But now he's home, and he wants her back. Can Katie deal with the pain of the past and accept the one man she's ever loved? Views: 63
