The Zeroes are in disarray.One of them has vanished into thin air.One of them is in prison.The rest of them are on the most-wanted list.And something big is brewing.After defeating Swarm in a breath-taking stand-off, Nate has been arrested for his murder. In prison and isolated, he can't use his powers of influence at all. Flicker, Chizara, Kelsie and Ethan are on the run and in hiding from the FBI who believe the Cambria Five are domestic terrorists. And Agent Phan and the FBI have a secret weapon up their sleeve - a teenager with a superpower that the Zeroes haven't encountered yet.Meanwhile, Sonia Sonic and her growing band of weird-hunters are tracking inexplicable events across the country - and their investigations lead them to New Orleans during Mardi Gras, where the celebrating crowds promise enormous power to anyone who can channel it. Time is running out for the Zeroes, but they must learn to trust each other again and combine their powers for good -... Views: 32
Review"A triple good read of a suspenseful thriller...Its topic is timely, its characters flawed but smart, and the screenplay format a great introduction to the discipline." (CD Syndicated 20110201)"The story's themes are mature but realistic...[and] the story is adept in portraying the lives of contemporary teens." (Library Media Connection 20110215)"Mystery queen Norah McClintock has created another edge-of-your-seat thriller that will keep readers guessing until the end...A fast-paced and enjoyable read that will make an excellent addition to any teen mystery collection." (Canadian Children's Book News 20110401)"Sure to appeal to teenage mystery fans...McClintock's writing is taut and tense, and the reader will find him/herself flipping rapidly through the pages seeking the truth...about that fateful night." (Resource Links 20110325)"A slim and shocking stand-alone [novel]...McClintock lays all the complexities and horror of adolescence bare...The brisk pace, solid character development and inventive structuring make for fast, page-turning reading, and it all wraps up with an unpredictable plot twist and ending. Mysterious and haunting, packed with hard truths about adolescence." (Kirkus Reviews 20110901)"[A] fast-paced mystery...Although the ending is highly dramatic, the events do not stretch beyond believability. Tegan's mental block is understandable and realistic. The infighting between the families of the two victims, both from different economic, ethnic, and social backgrounds, is tragic and believable. The dangers of buying illegal drugs are presented without overt moralization. Through alternating the narrative between the two sisters, McClintock unveils details about Tegan and the victims that surprise and change readers' initial attitudes about them. Several scenes, including one in which Tegan learns that her mother's job is in jeopardy and a flashback involving an enraged motorist, crackle with tension. A solid choice for reluctant readers." (School Library Journal )[A] fascinating narrative...McClintock has created a thrilling and thoroughly believable suspense novel that explores many issues, including drug use, relationships, memory, trust, and more...Tegan and Kelly are both fully realized and engaging teenagers, but adult characters are also surprisingly complex, most notably Martin's father, Tony Genovese. This page-turner is a quick and enjoyable read, and teens who are discovering McClintock for the first time will no doubt run to the library to find more of her great reads. Highly Recommended." (CM Magazine )"McClintock can sure tell a story! She creates a duo of sisters who are credible in their jealousy anti-relationship, she creates a murder scenario that is eerie and unexplainable, and finally, she uses originality in her presentation that the reader will simply adore!...Her use of a play-like structure is intriguing and thought-provoking...[and] the drama at the end will astound the reader!" (Tri-State YA Book Review Committee ) Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.But before he got a word out, his eyes shifted from me to the driver's-side window. BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! Something stung my cheek. It turned out to be a shard of glass. Something splattered all over my face and my hair and the front of my coat. It turned out to be blood and brains and tiny pieces of bone. Someone screamed. It turned out to be me. (20110701) Views: 32
The League of Seven is the first book in an action-packed, steampunk series by the acclaimed author of Samurai Shortstop, Alan Gratz. In an alternate 1875 America electricity is forbidden, Native Americans and Yankees are united, and eldritch evil lurks in the shadows. Young Archie Dent knows there really are monsters in the world. His parents are members of the Septemberist Society, whose job it is to protect humanity from hideous giants called the Mangleborn. Trapped in underground prisons for a thousand years, the giant monsters have been all but forgotten—but now they are rising again as the steam-driven America of 1875 rediscovers electricity, the lifeblood of the Mangleborn. When his parents and the rest of the Septemberists are brainwashed by one of the evil creatures, Archie must assemble a team of seven young heroes to save the world.At the publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management... Views: 32
First, the virus took Kaelyn’s friends, then her family, and now it’s spread beyond her island. The only thing people know for sure is that no one is safe. But when Kaelyn finds samples of a vaccine hidden in her father’s abandoned laboratory, she knows there’s only one option: seek out someone who can replicate it.As Kaelyn and her friends head to the mainland, carrying with them hopes for a cure, they face greater challenges than they ever could have imagined. Not everyone they meet wants Kaelyn to succeed—and many simply want her dead and the vaccine for themselves. With the chance of finding help slipping away, will Kaelyn be forced to sacrifice those she loves in order to rescue the human race?Megan Crewe’s second installment in this powerful and gripping YA series tackles self-preservation, first love, and hope, while refusing to flinch from the sacrifices they require. This heart-wrenching story of one girl’s bravery and unbeatable spirit will leave readers fervently awaiting the final book in this suspenseful and action-packed trilogy. Views: 32
A fling with sinfully hot champion snowboarder Jack Greene isn't Kelsi Reid's normal behavior...but one glimpse of his wicked eyes has Kelsi throwing caution to the deep blue sea (along with her clothes!). After all, who better to go crazy with than a man who deserves a gold medal for his prowess on the slopes and in the bedroom...?Then Kelsi crashes down with a terrifying bump—of the baby kind. They couldn't be worse matched—Jack is Mr. Right-Now, while Kelsi craves stability. But it's hard to keep your feet on the ground once you've met the man who turns your world Views: 32
Luc doesn't like to fight. He wins his matches anyway. Men always turn out to see the Boy Giant box—he's taller and stronger than anyone else at the Woodrat Club. Luc takes part to help Mr. Chilton, the man who brought him to New York.When a fast-talking stranger brings a kangaroo to the club, the Woodrat gains another attraction. The kangaroo boxing makes Luc queasy. But Mr. Chilton befriends the kangaroo owner. Soon Luc is torn between loyalty and his conscience. And if he makes a move, the kangaroo's mysterious trainer is ready to cut him down to size. Views: 32
Sarah has always been on the move. Her mother hates the cold, so every few months her parents pack their bags and drag her off after the sun. She's grown up lonely and longing for magic. She doesn't know that it's magic her parents are running from. When Sarah's mother walks out on their family, all the strange old magic they have tried to hide from comes rising into their mundane world. Her father begins to change into something wild and beastly, but before his transformation is complete, he takes Sarah to her grandparents—people she has never met, didn't even know were still alive. Deep in the forest, in a crumbling ruin of a castle, Sarah begins to untangle the layers of curses affecting her family bloodlines, until she discovers that the curse has carried over to her, too. The day she falls in love for the first time, Sarah will transform into a beast . . . unless she can figure out a way to break the curse forever. Views: 32
Cast out by her kingdom and far from home, she's the Kanin people's only hope.Bryn Aven-unjustly charged with murder and treason-is on the run. The one person who can help is her greatest enemy, the gorgeous and enigmatic Konstantin Black. Konstantin is her only ally against those who have taken over her kingdom and threaten to destroy everything she holds dear. But can she trust him?As Bryn fights to clear her name, the Kanin rulers' darkest secrets are coming to light... and now the entire troll world is on the brink of war. Will it tear Bryn from Ridley Dresden, the only guy she's ever loved? And can she join forces with Finn Holms and the Trylle kingdom? Nothing is as it seems, but one thing is certain: an epic battle is underway-and when it's complete, nothing will ever be the same... Views: 32
Coming out was easy compared to trying to talk to your crush. Especially when it turns out that she likes you back.High school senior Haley Suarez is relieved to be out of the closet. But when just a couple of weeks before graduation beautiful cheerleader Kate Monroe starts to talk to her, and maybe even flirt with her, she isn't sure what to do. Kate has been her crush for years, but is way out of Haley's league. What could perfect Kate see in average in every way Haley? Plus, wasn't Kate straight?The more Haley gets to know Kate the more she sees beyond the perfect cheerleader everyone else sees. If she wants to be with Kate then she's going to have to stop worrying about what other people might say or think. But that's easier said than done. Views: 32
