When she first moved to Japan, American Katie Green had no idea she would
get caught in a battle between the Japanese mafia and the supernatural forces that have
governed Japan for most of its history. Despite the danger, Katie is determined to stay
put. She's started to build a life in the city of Shizuoka, and she can't
imagine leaving behind her friends, her aunt and especially Tomohiro, the guy she's
fallen in love with. But the decision to stay is not as simple as she thought.
She's flunking out of Japanese school and committing cultural faux pas wherever she
goes. Tomohiro is also struggling - as a Kami, his connection to the ancient gods of
Japan and his power to bring drawings to life have begun to spiral out of control. When
Tomo decides to stop drawing, the ink finds other ways to seep into his life -
blackouts, threatening messages and the appearance of unexplained sketches. Unsure how
to help Tomo, Katie turns to an unexpected source for help - Jun, her former friend and
a Kami with an agenda of his own. But is Jun really the ally he claims to be? In order
to save themselves, Katie and Tomohiro must unravel the truth about Tomo's dark
ancestry, as well as Katie's, and confront one of the darkest gods in Japanese
legend. Views: 89
Instant New York Times Bestseller!Girl, Interrupted meets American Horror Story in 1970s Staten Island, in the evocative new book from the New York Times bestselling author of The Orphan Collector. Fact, fiction, and urban legend blend in this haunting story about a young woman mistakenly imprisoned at Willowbrook State School, the real-life institution later shuttered for its horrendous abuses."Powerful. Grounded in historical fact, it ends like a fast-paced thriller." – Historical Novel Society An Indie Next Pick | Peruse Book Club Pick | A Room of Your Own Book Club Pick | A Publishers Lunch Buzz Books Selection Sage Winters always knew her sister was a little different even though they were identical twins. They loved the same things and shared a deep understanding, but Rosemary—awake to every emotion, easily moved to joy or tears—seemed to need... Views: 89
A refugee fleeing the oppression of a police state must go on the run with animals who can communicate with him Exiled after his home planet was turned into a military outpost following an interstellar war, Troy Horan is relocated to the planet of Korwar. Under the watchful eye of the police state, he lives in the slums in a restricted area for sub-citizens. He works as a day laborer in an interplanetary pet shop and has no idea why the Terran animals have been imported to Korwar—or why he has the ability to silently communicate with them, especially the kinkajou. But a murder forces him to flee with his animal friends into the Wild, where mysterious, sealed ruins conceal Korwar's most fiercely guarded secret. With no one he can trust and an entire government under siege, Troy leads his extraordinary band of warriors in a final bid for freedom none of them may survive. This action-packed, classic outsider story will be enjoyed by readers... Views: 89
Product DescriptionSeventeen-year-old Genesis Green is living anything but a charmed life. As far back as she can remember, she and her mother have been bouncing from town to town, struggling to survive on Ramen noodles and minimum wage.Late one evening, Genesis and her boyfriend are in a car accident. Carter’s SUV rolls, and Genesis finds herself injured, lying on the pavement. Just before she slips into the darkness an unfamiliar voice calls out to her, promising everything will be fine.His name is Seth, and he’s the Guardian assigned to protect her.When Genesis begins having bizarre visions, the Guardians believe she could be useful to them. To Seth, this means stepping into the middle of an epic battle between angels and demons. Even with supernatural protection, there’s no guarantee he can keep Genesis safe, something that's becoming more important to him by the day.The line between reality and the celestial becomes so blurred that Genesis can't decide who’s real and who’s otherworldly, and worse: who's good and who's evil.THE GUARDIAN is a 54k-word/225-page novel for young adults. COMING AUGUST 2011: VENDETTA, THE GUARDIAN sequel. Views: 89
Seven stories of passion and love separated by centuries but mysteriously intertwined—this is a tale of horror and beauty, tenderness and sacrifice. An archaeologist who unearths a mysterious artifact, an airman who finds himself far from home, a painter, a ghost, a vampire, and a Viking: the seven stories in this compelling novel all take place on the remote Scandinavian island of Blessed where a curiously powerful plant that resembles a dragon grows. What binds these stories together? What secrets lurk beneath the surface of this idyllic countryside? And what might be powerful enough to break the cycle of midwinterblood? From award-winning author Marcus Sedgwick comes a book about passion and preservation and ultimately an exploration of the bounds of love. A Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of 2013 Views: 88
