The Star Caster

Danika wakes up, trapped in a barbed wire cage. All she knows is darkness, fear, and unending questions as to why she was kidnapped. When two strangers walk in, talking about a metamorphosis, Danika seeks to find answers in a handsome stranger, Sterren. Sterren shows Danika the world of the Star Caster, and they find themselves tangled in not only their escape, but in each other as well. When they face their worst enemies together, they grow stronger, and find that they are capable of making their own wishes come true.
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Aegis Rising

Aegis Rising is a multi-award winning story of courage, adventure, intrigue and a battle for humanity. We had our chance. Our days are now numbered. Lifelong friends Jag, Tegan, Aari, Mariah and Kody are cast into an adventure of epic proportions when their small plane crashes in the remote forest of northern Canada. They are rescued and healed by a secret tribe with astonishing abilities — and a terrifying divination. The group soon realizes that not everyone in the peaceful village means them well. They discover that a larger, more sinister force is at work. And it intends to remake the world in its image. Shocked to learn that the fate of humanity now rests upon their shoulders, the friends struggle to accept their new roles. Armed with powers entrusted to them by an ancient prophecy and the resilience of their bond, can the five teenagers survive the onslaught of a ruthless enemy and tear down its cataclysmic scheme? If you like epic adventure stories, endearing characters and immersive world-building then you’ll love the Aegis League series! Worlds Collide . Heroes Arise "Astonishingly imaginative and thoughtful…” ~ Samuel F. Pickering, inspiration for Academy Award-winning movie Dead Poets Society ~
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Force Out

In New York Times bestselling author Tim Green's baseball novel, when two friends compete, one of them will be forced out. In this tense, action-packed story that takes an increasingly common dilemma in competitive sports to new heights, former NFL defensive end Tim Green perfectly captures the kids who will push themselves to the limit to compete--even if it means putting everything on the line.Joey and Zach have always been best friends. They're also two of the best baseball players in their league, and shoo-ins for the all-star team at the end of the season. Their dream is to play together on the Center State select team, and they will do anything to help each other get there.So when Zach is forced to go on an extra-credit field trip that would make him miss the championship game and his chances to move on, Joey comes up with a risky plan to bail him out. Everything should be fine--as long as no one finds out what they did. Then the unthinkable...
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Portents

Cainsville, Illinois. A town founded by fae escaping the Old World. A town both part of the world and cut off from it. A town that a young woman will run to, fleeing her past, only to discover that her past extends further than she ever imagined, into the distant history of Cainville itself. Collected in this volume are the stories of the town's past, of the people and the fae she will eventually meet. A child tormented by visions of fae castles and fierce dragons. A hobgoblin who strives to avoid his role in an ancient prophecy. A boy who wants the perfect Solstice gift for his aunt. A writer who discovers all publicity is not good publicity after all. A much-maligned orange cat who won't quite stay dead. Another cat with more than his nine lives, one continually reborn to right an ancient wrong. And, finally, a story of the young woman who ran to Cainsville, now running away, searching for answers she can't quite find....
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The Beast of Noor

Now in paperback along with its sequel, what Booklist calls "an eerie, atmospheric tale, full of terror and courage, set in a convincingly realized magical realm."Do not wander in the deeps where the Shriker's shadow creeps. When he rises from beneath. Beware the sharpness of his teeth. For over 300 years, a monster known as the Shriker has roamed Shalem Wood, terrorizing the villagers who live on its edges and slaughtering those unfortunate enough to wander on to his path. The people of Noor have lived in fear for so long that most of them have forgotten that once upon a time the Shriker was just a loyal dog, until the day when he was cruelly betrayed by his master and cursed to live a bloodthirsty life, always seeking revenge for the fate his owner dealt him. But Miles and Hanna Ferrell have not forgotten where the Shriker came from--how could they? It was their ancestor who betrayed the dog... A tale of terror and magic that channels Sir Arthur...
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The Other Side of Truth (The Marked Ones Trilogy Book 3)

Sometimes the truth is more dangerous than a lie. We all have secrets. Some we keep from others. And some we keep from ourselves. But when your life becomes nothing more than a lethal construct of secrets and lies, one false step could mean your death. In the wake of overwhelming tragedy, Patrick, Travis, and Nualla are frantically trying to piece their lives back together. Unfortunately, there’s only so much super glue and duct tape you can paste onto something before you have to admit it might be beyond fixing. However, Travis is unwilling to just give up and accept the devastation of the family he has tried so desperately to patch together. But as he delves into the secrets of the past to uncover how his little brother became the most deadly weapon in the Kakodemoss’ arsenal, Travis begins to realize that there are some secrets better left unlearned. A spectacular collision of unrelenting love, harrowing secrets, and heartbreaking realities. The Other Side of Truth, the final book in the Marked Ones Trilogy, rips the world of daemons wide open.
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