An unusual mystery, a heartrending love story, this is an exciting plot-driven new book from leading Canadian YA author William Bell. Fifteen-year-old Aidan has had more foster parents than he cares to remember. Careful to always keep his distance from those around him, and aided by a deep well of self-reliance and tenacity, he longs for the day that he's old enough to strike out on his own. That day comes sooner than he could ever have imagined. On a miserable March afternoon, Aidan's life is changed so radically as to become unrecognizable. Through a near-tragic event in which he saves the life of a young boy, Aidan earns the gratitude and unqualified support of the child's grandfather, Mr. Bai, a man of wealth, great resources and shadowy influence. When asked how this man can help repay him, Aidan replies, "Can you make me disappear?" With a new identity, an apartment, a job and finally a sense that he's crafting his own destiny, Aidan--now... Views: 37
It was supposed to be just another flight, another escape into a foreign place where she could forget her past, forget her attachments. Until Clara found herself seated next to an alluring boy named Elias Phinn—a boy who seems to know secrets she has barely been able to admit to herself for years. When her carry-on bag is accidentally switched with Elias's identical pack, Clara uses the luggage tag to track down her things. At that address she discovers there is not one Elias Phinn, but two: the odd, paranoid, artistic, and often angry Elias she met on the plane, who lives in an imaginary world of his own making called Salem; and the kind, sweet, and soon irresistible Elias who greets her at the door, and who has no recollection of ever meeting Clara at all. As she learns of Elias's dissociative identity disorder, and finds herself quickly entangled in both of Elias's lives, Clara makes a decision that could change all of them forever. She is going... Views: 37
The "New York Times"
bestselling author's ever-popular hero, Jack Swyteck, is on his most
dangerous case yet, uncovering a sinister underground world that has him
racing across the globe. Then: Sergeant Vince Paulo held his
best friend's daughter, McKenna, bleeding in his arms as she uttered the
name of her murderer and ex-boyfriend, Jamal. That was minutes before a
blast made everything go black for Vince--forever. Now: Miami
criminal defense lawyer Jack Swyteck has been called in to save Jamal
from the death penalty for terrorist activity. Despite urgent warnings
from his fiancEe, undercover FBI agent Andie Henning, to stay away from
the case, Jack finds himself inextricably drawn to Jamal's past--even
believing his alibi that he was abducted and held in a black site in
Prague at the time of McKenna's death. But if Jamal is innocent, then
the man who murdered McKenna and took Vince's sight is still out there .
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Everything Amanda said about her past was a lie. Now, to save her, the truth must be revealed.When Amanda Valentino went into hiding, Nia, Callie, and Hal were shocked to learn that everything they thought they knew about her was false, even her name. But from the clues she leaves behind, they discover the danger that forced her to lie and then drove her underground. Despite the risks, her friends are determined to help Amanda.Following their latest lead, Nia unearths a series of mysterious symbols scattered throughout town. It's a code used by the secret organization that is hunting Amanda and proves just how powerful and far-reaching the group is. Luckily Nia, Callie, and Hal are not alone, as a new player emerges from the shadows to join their search. But will it be enough? All they know is that Amanda chose them for a reason and there's no going back now. . . . Views: 37
In this brand-new collection of short stories, Aidan Chambers explores moments of truth, when a character or an event suddenly reveals an often-surprising meaning: A girl loses her humanity when she takes a summer job as a theme-park character; a boy tries to save a girl from a fiery death, only to discover the same event happened one hundred years before. And the titular story, in which an innocent game takes a fatal turn, will haunt the reader for a long time.These provocative stories beautifully lend themselves to discussion, and once again Chambers treats us to his fiercely intelligent, finely crafted prose and his incisive understanding of the wonderings of young people on the verge of adulthood.Awards and praise for the work of Aidan ChambersMichael L. Printz AwardCarnegie MedalHans Christian Andersen Award"Beautifully written, emotionally touching, and intellectually challenging." —VOYA"Jam-packed with ideas and... Views: 37
