In the future, Zephyr, the last human on earth, hides from conquering Zarxï. Using technology ordinary teenager Anna and her friends can’t even imagine in 2014, Zephyr reaches back 200 years for assistance. As events unfold and peril from the Zarxï intensifies in both time periods, Anna will become an unlikely heroine and Zephyr will reach for the world he lost.Two hundred years in the future, fifteen-year-old Zephyr hides from the conquering Zarxï. He is likely the last human being on earth. Using technology ordinary teenager Anna and her friends can’t even imagine in 2014, Zephyr—knowing the risks of changing history—reaches back in time for assistance. As events unfold and peril from the Zarxï intensifies in both time periods, Anna will become an unlikely heroine and Zephyr will navigate through present and past to reach for the world he lost.This captivating first novella by fifteen-year-old Philip Kiely was written in honor of his sister’s successful completion of her elementary school’s spelling challenge. This story is for her, but it is also for you. Enjoy! Views: 634
Shawna's parents have kept a terrible secret, and now monstrous creatures are coming for her. Along with a powerful unicorn, "more warrior-horse than sparkle-pooping pony," a band of quirky allies, and a handsome stranger, she must journey to the five Shielded Realms to unravel the mystery of the destructive molochs.~ A dark unicorn story ~ Shawna's parents have kept a terrible secret, and now monstrous creatures are coming for her. Along with a powerful unicorn, "more warrior-horse than sparkle-pooping pony," a band of quirky allies, and a handsome stranger, she must journey to the five Shielded Realms to unravel the mystery of the destructive molochs. Yet, if she cannot discover why the unicorn truly came to her aid, and what the realms are hiding, more than just her life, and of those she loves, could be lost. Views: 634
Follow the story of Jack McKinley in the mysterious, action-packed adventure series that takes place throughout the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Jack discovers a secret organization on a hidden island and becomes the leader of a mission to retrieve seven lost magical orbs. As Jack and his three friends realize their lives are at stake, they have no choice but to accept the quest and embark on the challenge of their lives. Four friends. Six months. Seven Wonders. One goal.
This collection includes books 1 through 3 in this bestselling series (The Colossus Rises, Lost in Babylon, and The Tomb of Shadows). It also includes the thrilling prequel novella to book 1, Seven Wonders Journals: The Select, plus Seven Wonders Journals: The Orphan, a short novella that chronicles a key character's valiant battle to rescue her best friend. Views: 634
Lori and Mikael live in a town that is stricken by fear borne from old folklore. The entire town is terrified of a certain lake, and Lori and Mikael are determined to find out the truth behind it. They ignore the warning signs and sneak out to the lake one night. What they find there is not what they expected, but what happens to them there changes their lives forever.Beneath The Ice is a short story that is set in winter in Finland. It is about two children, Lori and Mikael, who live in a town that's fear-stricken and controlled by old folklore and tales, and that has for centuries been terrified about a certain lake. The entire town keeps as far away from the lake as possible, and no-one dares even enter the forest surrounding it. But one night, the two children decide to ignore the warning signs and sneak out to the lake. What they find there is not what they expected, but what happens to them there changes their lives forever. This is a dark tale that looks at life and friendship and what happens when one of these things is taken away. Views: 634
Indigo is a rare peacock shifter with psychic abilities and is best friends with the clan's alpha female. She knows Nico is her mate but he has been avoiding her and she's starting to get mad. Nico is one of the betas to the clan's alpha male Caleb Grey. Nico has wanted Indigo from the first moment he saw her but nothing seems to be working in his favor. Through misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and some yelling, will anything be resolved between these two mates? Then, the alpha needs the help of his betas and Indigo's special talents to help rescue some shifters, one that is particularly close to his heart. Through the rescue, a very pregnant and moody alpha female and all the misunderstandings, will Indigo and Nico find their happily ever after in time? Or will it be too late for the peacock and the wolf? Views: 634
Taking The Reins is the first installment of The Rosewoods, an exciting new Young Adult series for readers who love fun, flirty love stories.Brooklyn Prescott (if that’s even her real name) is the new girl at The Rosewood Academy for Academic Excellence, now that she’s moved back to the States after two years living in London. Rosewood, a boarding school for children of the rich and famous and known for its celebutantes, is missing just one element important to any junior’s education: boys. But luckily for Brooklyn, and the rest of the Rosewood girls, there’s a boys’ boarding school, The Westwood Academy, just a few miles away.On her very first day, Brooklyn meets Will, a gorgeous and flirty boy on campus to help with move in. But is he who she thinks he is? And what about Brady, the cute stable boy? Or Jared, the former child actor with his grown-up good looks who can always make her laugh? As Brooklyn settles in at Rosewood, she’s faced with new friends, new challenges and new opportunities to make herself into the girl she always wanted to be. Whoever that might be.Taking The Reins is the first installment of The Rosewoods, an exciting new Young Adult series for readers who love fun, flirty love stories. Views: 634
This book set contains both Taken and Haunted.
Taken:
Do you have a celebrity crush? Everyone does… What would you give to be united
with yours? For forty-one-year-old Beth Lowe, her crush was Roman Reed, the
lead singer of the rock group Phantom. Unfortunately for Beth, her fantasy
soon turns into horror the night she and her son attend a VIP backstage
meeting with the band.
With the flash of a camera, a memento soon becomes a headline when an old
rival from the past seeks revenge and decides to kidnap Roman. What should
have been a misunderstanding soon turns into chaos, and Beth has to go along
for the ride. Taken for ransom and held prisoner… Is this a dream come true,
or a nightmare waiting to happen?
Haunted:
After being rescued from their abductor's house, Beth and Roman try to return
to the lives they once lived before the kidnapping. Will they be able to come
out of this horrific nightmare unscathed? Or will the darkness of their time
together ruin them forever? Find out what happens next in Haunted, the
conclusion of The Taken Series by Nikita King.
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The Elders' Wisdom is a collection of hundreds of the most powerful Liberian Parables along with their meanings. The author gives some in depth explanations in some places to make understanding these parables easy for those that are unfamiliar to Liberian culture.The Elders' Wisdom is a collection of hundreds of the most powerful Liberian Parables along with their meanings. The author gives some in depth explanations in some places to make understanding these parables easy for those that are unfamiliar to Liberian culture. It is hard to overate the value of parables and proverbs in the Liberian setting. A large part of our history remains orally transmitted. As if this is not enough, an immeasurable portion of our culture, traditions and customs are learned from our elders. These great minds often transmit this knowledge using one parable or another. It is a way of speaking that is unique to them. They use parables in almost every sentence when they are teaching. These wise words carry weight because they are practical, logical and expose the younger minds to the true meaning of life. It is a accumulation of decades of experience that they pack into few lines, which are enough to the serious learner.This book is just a tip of the ice berg. It is my hope that readers will learn and wish to gain more knowledge when they read this book. They shall find lodge in these pages some of the wisest sayings of the sages from all over Liberia, it is suitable for all ages. Views: 633
Twin Babies Mean Double The Trouble!Nikki is always happy to baby-sit for her friend's adorable twins. But now the babies' mom is unavoidably delayed--and Nikki needs help!And The Arrival 0f A Handsome Man Means Even More...The babies' uncle, Seth Baxter, comes to her rescue! But the man is gorgeous--can she really spend every minute of every day with him? It's tough, especially as Nikki is determined not to get close to anyone ever again. But playing at happy families with Seth shows her that he could be the man to change her mind...and her life.... Views: 633
New York Times bestselling and Edgar Award winning author Lisa Scottoline is loved by millions of readers for her suspenseful novels about family and justice. Scottoline delivers once again with Keep Quiet, an emotionally gripping and complex story about one man's split-second decision to protect his son - and the devastating consequences that follow.
Jake Buckmans relationship with his sixteen-year-old son Ryan is not an easy one, so at the urging of his loving wife, Pam, Jake goes alone to pick up Ryan at their suburban movie theater. On the way home, Ryan asks to drive on a deserted road, and Jake sees it as a chance to make a connection. However, what starts as a father-son bonding opportunity instantly turns into a nightmare. Tragedy strikes, and with Ryan's entire future hanging in the balance, Jake is forced to make a split-second decision that plunges them both into a world of guilt and lies. Without ever meaning to, Jake and Ryan find themselves living under the crushing weight of their secret, which threatens to tear their family to shreds and ruin them all.
Powerful and dramatic, Keep Quiet will have readers and book clubs debating what it means to be a parent and how far you can, and should, go to protect those you love. Views: 633
The Forge School is the most prestigious arts school in the country. The secret to its success: every moment of the students' lives is televised as part of the insanely popular Forge Show, and the students' schedule includes twelve hours of induced sleep meant to enhance creativity. But when first year student Rosie Sinclair skips her sleeping pill, she discovers there is something off about Forge. In fact, she suspects that there are sinister things going on deep below the reaches of the cameras in the school. What's worse is, she starts to notice that the ridges of her consciousness do not feel quite right. And soon, she unearths the ghastly secret that the Forge School is hiding—and what it truly means to dream there.
From Caragh M. O'Brien, author of the Birthmarked trilogy comes the first book in a new series, The Vault of Dreamers, a fast-paced, psychologically thrilling novel about what happens when your dreams are not your own. Views: 633
Hannah and Simon are ready to return home and carry the gospel to the people of North Korea. In this world of spies, secret police, and informants, they soon learn that staying together won't compromise their ministry. It could cost them both their lives. Two undercover missionaries delivering a single message of hope. Two Christians willing to die for the sake of the Good News. One love - more powerful than terror, more beautiful than life, and more dangerous than either of them could possibly imagine.A love so strong, nothing but the grave could overcome it.Torn Asunder is part of the Whispers of Refuge series branched off from Alana Terry's award-winning debut, The Beloved Daughter. These suspense novels tell the stories of contemporary North Koreans and can be read together or separately from Alana's other books. Views: 633
This eighth entry in New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell's epic Saxon Tales series brings to life the harrowing and turbulent tale of a nation torn apart by sectarian and religious strife, a political struggle dominated by dynastic rivalries, and the remarkable strength that elevates some characters above their time
“The reigning king of historical fiction.” —USA Today
“My name is Uhtred. I am the son of Uhtred, who was the son of Uhtred . . .”
Britain, early tenth century AD: a time of change. There are new raids by the Vikings from Ireland, and turmoil among the Saxons over the leadership of Mercia. A younger generation is taking over.
Æthelred, the ruler of Mercia, is dying, leaving no legitimate heir. The West Saxons want their king, but Uhtred has long supported Athelflaed, sister to King Edward of Wessex and widow of Aethelred. Widely loved and respected, Athelflaed has all the makings of a leader—but could Saxon warriors ever accept a woman as their ruler? The stage is set for rivals to fight for the empty throne.
Uhtred is still suffering from the wounds he received in battle. To recover his strength he needs to find the sword that caused the injury, but lost amid the battle’s blood and mud, how could it be traced and who among the Vikings or Saxons might be holding it?
In the end it is one champion, one hero, who will destroy the new Viking threat to Mercia and ultimately decide the fate of England.
With this eighth entry in the epic Saxon Tales series, we are reminded once again why New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell is “the most prolific and successful historical novelist in the world today” (Wall Street Journal). Views: 633
Lacey Adams lives in the small town of Magic, New Mexico, where she devotes herself to the animals at her Touch of Magic Animal Shelter. The strange assortment of animals helps heal the pain and loneliness inside her since the death of her husband three years before.
Frost is a Star Ranger. He travels the star systems, bringing intergalactic fugitives to justice. When a maximum-security fugitive escapes from the mining prison, he is sent after him. Only this time, the fugitive has violated a major law… he has traveled to a distant forbidden planet inhabited by a race that has not mastered space travel yet.
Now, he is in a race to find the fugitive before those on the planet known as Earth discover there are not one, but two aliens on their world. Things become complicated when Frost discovers his heart is not as frozen as he thought when a young human female is taken hostage by the fugitive. What he doesn’t anticipate is her unexpected resistance – both to the fugitive and to him.
Frost is forced to make a decision that is guaranteed to put him on the most wanted list when he follows his heart and kidnaps Lacey. He knows that some things are worth the risk. What he doesn’t know is that Lacey has a few secrets of her own.
* First published in the anthology, Feel the Heat. Views: 633
