THE FIXER chronicles the year leading up to the global collapse upon which the Raincoast Trilogy is based. Smith, an international problem-solver, persists in his futile duties even as the workings of our world disintegrate around him. Join Smith now for the heartbreaking final 12 months of his journey.THE FIXER chronicles the year leading up to the global collapse upon which The Raincoast Trilogy is based. Smith, an international problem-solver, persists in his futile duties even as the workings of our world disintegrate around him. THE FIXER is free for a limited time. Join Smith now for the heartbreaking final 12 months of his journey.From reviews of THE FIXER:"... it's human, it's thoughtful, it's heart-rending ....""... the crown on The Raincoast saga." "I personally find his writing to be almost hypnotic." "... a masterful, eloquent storyteller...." "... terrifyingly beautiful ...." Views: 363
To change the world, I may lose everything
All Eva ever wanted was the chance to be herself. But in the Americas, to be hybrid—to share your body with a second soul—is not tolerated past childhood. Now Eva and Addie, her sister soul, are constantly on the move, hiding from the officials who seek to capture them. But the tide is changing. A revolution is brewing, and people are starting to question the hybrids' mistreatment.
Then Marion, an ambitious reporter, offers Eva and Addie a daring proposal: If they go undercover and film the wretched conditions of a hybrid institution, she will not only rescue them, she'll find a way to free Jackson, the boy Addie loves. It's risky, and Eva will have to leave Ryan and her friends behind, but if she succeeds, it could also tip the scales forever and lead to hybrid freedom.
As Eva and Addie walk into danger, they cling to each other and the hope of a better future. But the price they might pay is higher than they ever could have imagined. Views: 363
In this story I have endeavored to take my young readers to one of our noblest rivers, and not only to make them share in the stirring experiences which are to be had on its waters, but also to make them feel something of the power of the wonderful history of those who first looked upon its scenes of beauty.The events recorded have largely been taken from actual occurrences, the characters, I trust, will not be found untrue to life, and the historical references not inaccurate or uninteresting. Young people are able to feel the inspiration of nature’s power when they are not able to define or express it, and perhaps the best form of teaching is that which enables them to look out with the inner vision rather than to observe these things from the outside.Inspiring as is the majestic river, no less inspiring is the story of the men who first sailed over its waters. Their heroism, persistence, and consecration are qualities which are needed by all men, and in all places and times. We never outgrow these things, though the best parts of our lives may grow out of them.A better understanding of our own land—its natural beauty, its history and heroes—is certainly not one of the least of the demands of the present time; and the author of this story has had the modest hope that its readers may gain a desire in its perusal to see and know more of those possessions which with pardonable pride they are able to claim as their own.Camping on the St. Lawrence : Or On the Trail of the Early Discoverers, The Journey, Ben tries the Canoe, Ancient History, A Mishap, The Races, A Moonlight Sail Views: 363
Forced into the heart of the Aisl Forest, Rsiran and the guilds regroup and try to find a way to reclaim the city from Venass and the Elvraeth council. Rsiran has stopped the production of shadowsteel, but Venass still possess dangerous weapons, and what’s more, one of the great crystals remains missing.
Forced into an alliance with the mysterious Carth in order to find the crystal, they make new allies and discover the means to reclaim the city, but will it be too late? With one of the Elder Trees already gone, recovering the crystal is the key to stopping Venass for good, but as they approach the final battle, Venass proves even more powerful than they ever imagined.
The final novel in The Dark Ability series.
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Five years after Maya and Chain stopped the Second Invasion, the people of Geos must advance their Fronts to march upon the Disciples, cope with thousands of wartime deaths, battle rampant inequality with social and political upheaval, and fight their capricious, evolving enemy. And those are just the challenges they know about...Book 2 of the Geos series, sequel to Deep Echoes.Book 2 of the Geos SeriesFive years after Maya and Chain stopped the robotic Disciples' Second Invasion, the people of Geos must advance their Fronts to march upon the Disciples, cope with thousands of wartime deaths, battle rampant inequality with social and political upheaval, and fight their capricious, evolving enemy. And those are just the challenges they know about...New Enemies, the second book of the Geos series, is an overview novel containing the stories of the Lun Cultist fighting beyond the Front, the vigilante battling gangs in Aureu, the soon-to-be Shield General Snow, the disgraced Chain, now living in a small Mining community, and the embattled Acolyte Councillor Maya. Each discovers the ways their society is being assaulted, uncovers those who would see it end, and each must fight with all they are to keep their world in tact. Views: 363
JOHNSTONE COUNTRY. WHERE IT'S NEVER QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT. Springfield Model 1880. Trapdoor rifle with bayonet. Vengeance optional. With a handful of murderous rogues, Captain Jed Foster has run off with four wagons containing new Springfield rifles, bayonets, and ammunition meant to resupply the troops at Fort Bowie in Arizona Territory. Foster plans to sell the weapons to the highest bidder—whether it's Apaches, Mexican revolutionaries, or Confederate veterans who still dream of destroying the Union. But that's the least of Foster's problems . . . His junior officer, Lieutenant Grat Holden, is coming after him. With the help of an ornery ex-sergeant known as "Hard Rock" Masterson and fiery guerilla fighter Soledad, the young lieutenant will face off with war chiefs, banditos, and cutthroat outlaws. That's just for starters. Then he's got to take down a man who has enough guns for a small army . . . Live Free. Read Hard. Views: 363
Jonathan Quinn has had better years, but now most of the trouble is behind him, if not forgotten.There is one issue that remains unresolved—the break between him and his partner, Nate. Quinn has come to accept the only potential path to healing the wound is via the passage of time. The secret world has other ideas. Quinn and his girlfriend, Orlando, are hired for a new mission, but they must include on their team the operative who is one of the few to have ever seen the face of the job’s target. This operative is unknown to the client, but not to Quinn and Orlando. Now, to stop a plan that could slaughter tens of thousands of people, they must turn to the one person who wants nothing to do with them. If they can even find him in time. Views: 362
From New York Times best-selling author Amy Tintera, a high-stakes sci-fi adventure about a teen girl who will do anything to escape her troubled home—even if that means joining a dangerous monster-fighting squad. Perfect for fans of Warcross and Renegades. Views: 362
Three people are forced to land on the planet Rhea. A world now known as the planet of the damned. What happened to this once great civilisation is clouded in rumour and legend. A cautionary tale for those who wish to hand their lives over to machines. The crew take the opportunity to explore the planet and, in doing so, they uncover exactly how much of the nightmare is still in play.People often ask what inspires me to write poetry.I would have to say like many poets we are not creatures of habits, but instead are free spirits full of compassion and mellow drama, and are inspired by things that touch us. For me poetry is therapeutic and a way of cleansing my troubled soul. Purging my emotional suffering into ink on paper allows me to share with others who might be going through the same growing pains most experience in life. Due to the absence of the Deity in our country we are a nation of dysfunctional families, but there are some who still put God first. A family who attends my church is the example of how we as a nation should be raising our children. Having adult children they still unselfishly foster children. They are not a young couple, but have so much to give by opening their home to the least of these precious little ones. I have great admiration, love, and respect for them. Their love is not temporary as they eventually adopt many of these children. More oft than not it is the precious little ones that are the pistons that keep my wheels turning. It is easy to be inspired by a child because they are of a pure heart. Children are easily amused by the simplest things, such as turning a box into a car or perhaps a plane or even a playhouse. It is the smile on the face of a child and their precious busy little hands that give me the most joy. There are no sour grapes in their household, only sweet ones on the vine, because they receive constant nurturing from everyone around them. Views: 362
A vignette of the human experience, set to a backdrop of science fiction. A character oriented story about the end of the world.The planet's water supply is contaminated. What is left is being guarded by the military. But what does it matter when that will be eventually consumed too?This is a story of the last few days in a city without water and the accepted fate of one man who wasn't interesting or important enough to be on any ration lists. Views: 362
