A fresh new take on Agatha Christie’s classic murder mystery The Mysterious Affair at Styles, with iconic detective Hercule Poirot recast as a brilliant, brash teen girl named Holiday, and narrated by her childhood friend Linden, an athlete-scholar who fits right in at his elite New England prep school—all the while hiding some secrets of his own.Michael Linden—or just Linden to his preppy boarding school pals—doesn’t belong in wealthy, storied Martha’s Vineyard. But when his roommate Jasper invites him to spend the end of summer at his massive beachfront home, August House, Linden tries his best to fit in. Linden wouldn’t call it lying, exactly. Though it turns out August House is full of liars.Then someone is found unconscious in Jasper’s pool, and everyone has something to hide—Jasper, his beautiful sister Eliza, their older brother Wells, and their friends. The accident is written off as just... Views: 612
In the second magical volume of the Enchanter's Child duology, the bestselling author of the Septimus Heap series, Angie Sage, crafts a stunning finale filled with humor, drama, and nonstop action, just right for fantasy-adventure lovers. In the first book of the Enchanter's Child duology, Alex discovered the truth: Not only does she possess magical powers but her father is Hagos RavenStarr, who was once the king's Enchanter. Alex is pursued by the fiendish Twilight Hauntings, monstrous Enchantments created because a prophecy foretold the king's death at the hands of an Enchanter's Child. The Twilight Hauntings are designed to rid the land of all Enchanters and their children, but Alex has other ideas. Why should she be forced to leave the place where she belongs? So now Alex is on a mission to destroy the Twilight Hauntings. And to do so she must find the very thing that created them—a magical talisman called the Tau. But... Views: 612
VICTIM.SURVIVOR.ABDUCTOR.CRIMINAL.YOU WILL BECOME EACH ONE."A unique and unforgettable thriller. Breath-taking, breakneck, brilliant."MARK BILLINGHAM"A masterpiece. You have never read anything quite like THE CHAIN and you will never be able to forget it."DON WINSLOW"One of the finest novels ever produced in the genre - I may not read a better thriller in my lifetime. It just doesn't get any better than this."STEVE CAVANAGH* * * * *YOUR PHONE RINGS.A STRANGER HAS KIDNAPPED YOUR CHILD.TO FREE THEM YOU MUST ABDUCT SOMEONE ELSE'S CHILD.YOUR CHILD WILL BE RELEASED WHEN YOUR VICTIM'S PARENTS KIDNAP ANOTHER CHILD.IF ANY OF THESE THINGS DON'T HAPPEN:YOUR CHILD WILL BE KILLED.YOU ARE NOW PART OF THE CHAIN* * * * *"McKinty is one of the most striking and most memorable crime voices to emerge on the scene in years. His plots tempt you to... Views: 612
Ava's lust for blood endangers the very humans she's supposed to protect. Being a werewolf-vampire hybrid is complicated enough, but when a bounty is placed on her head, she's forced into hiding. When Jack—Ava's alpha and lover—is snatched by the witch who wants Ava dead, Ava has to form a new alliance with supernaturals she barely trusts. But when they uncover a sinister plot involving disappearing werewolves, Ava has to choose between saving Jack protecting hundreds of weres from a fate worse than death. DEATH MARKED is a young adult paranormal romance featuring vampires, werewolves, and witches. It is the second book in the Fate Bound Trilogy. Views: 612
A broken fence and an animal on the loose take center stage in book three of the series from a two-time Newbery Honor winning author.Alex loves living on Zoo Lane, especially because he gets to visit his favorite animal in the world: the red panda. When he finds a hole in the zoo's fence, it presents the perfect opportunity to sneak into the zoo before school to see his beloved furry creatures. What Alex doesn't realize is that the broken fence will cause more problems than almost getting caught by the security guard. When an animal goes missing in the zoo, can he come clean about the fence?In this third book of the series, two-time Newbery Honor author Patricia Reilly Giff has crafted a lively mystery about conservation, animal care, friendship, and problem-solving. In touch with the programs and initiatives that today's zoos are undertaking, Giff provides readers with a fresh look at the work of zoologists. Charming line artwork by Abby Carter appears... Views: 612
Literature has never been so literate. Romance, never so romantic. Philosophical musings, never so brooding. Poetry, never so verbose. Since the advent of the Guttenberg press, rarely has a dissertation been so boldly compiled, capturing the essence of human élan vital with such transitoriness.Literature has never been so literate. Romance, never so romantic. Philosophical musings, never so brooding. Poetry, never so verbose. Since the advent of the Guttenberg press, rarely has a dissertation been so boldly compiled, capturing the essence of human élan vital with such transitoriness. This prose is penned with the efficacy of a Chilean rellano; and the voice, a perfect juxtaposition of insouciance and zeal. Little can be said without tarnishing the succulent succinctness of this prophetic syllabus on being human. Like a short, but meaningful journey one embarks on alone, like a solo climber scaling a tall mountain without anyone beside them, each woman, each man and each child must ascend the cliffs demanded of them by The Longest Story in the World to discover their own fateful end. Uti ante vos in via. Views: 612
The villagers of Greymist Fair know that the woods are a dangerous and magical place, and that they should never set foot off the road. But when a young tailor discovers a body, her search for the culprit reveals even more strange and dark happenings around her town. From acclaimed author Francesca Zappia, Greymist Fair is a suspenseful and inventive murder-mystery infused with magic and inspired by the lesser-known fairytales of the Brothers Grimm. Two roads lead into a dark forest. They meet at Greymist Fair, the village hidden in the trees, a place kept alive by the families that never leave. The people of Greymist Fair know the woods are a dangerous and magical place, and to set foot off the road is to invite trouble.When Heike, the village's young tailor, discovers a body on the road, she goes looking for who is responsible. But her quest only leads to more strange happenings around Greymist Fair.Inspired by the... Views: 612
I’m not your average hero. I actually wasn’t your average anything. Just a poor guy working an after-school job at a South Beach shoe repair shop to help his mom make ends meet. But a little magic changed it all.
It all started with the curse. And the frognapping. And one hot-looking princess, who asked me to lead a rescue mission.
There wasn’t a fairy godmother or any of that. And even though I fell in love along the way, what happened to me is unlike any fairy tale I’ve ever heard. Before I knew it, I was spying with a flock of enchanted swans, talking (yes, talking!) to a fox named Todd, and nearly trampled by giants in the Keys.
Don’t believe me? I didn’t believe it either. But you’ll see. Because I knew it all was true, the second I got CLOAKED. Views: 612
NYT bestselling author Carrie Ann Ryan concludes a brand new series where second chances don't come often, and overcoming an unexpected loss means breaking everything you knew. The day I lost my best friend was the day I realized that I'd been living in the past. I've tried to find a way to heal, to mend that break. Somehow, I came through it partially whole. But I know I couldn't have done that without Aiden Connolly. The problem is, he once loved my best friend. And now she's gone, and I refuse to be in that shadow, or worse, a replacement for someone we both loved. ~~ I left them all behind. My brother. My family. My best friend. And her. Only Sienna Knight doesn't realize what she means to me. But before I can make sure she knows, I need to figure out exactly what that is. Views: 612
It is the year 2058.The Sino-American War has decimated several generations of men, and the Sterility Epidemic has made 90% of the surviving males sterile.Electricity does not function in five western states. Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming, and Montana are territories once again. Collectively, they are known as the Juniper.It is the most dangerous place on Earth.Cavatica Weller and her sisters have one chance to save their family ranch—a desperate post-apocalyptic cattle drive across a violent wasteland. Having escaped from Denver, the Weller family will have to face the worst of the Juniper's outlaws, the Psycho Princess. And still an inhuman army dogs their every step.The mystery deepens—who is the lost boy Micaiah and why would the richest man on earth spend billions to find him? And will Micaiah's secrets tear the Weller family apart? Views: 612
Darius and the Vanilla Funk centers on the special relationship between fifth-grade teacher and student, and the strong bond they have formed. Darius Mitchell walks a bumpy road after leaving Mr. Cohen's class, hitting the streets as a gang member. It isn't until he is knocking on death's door, that Mr. C steps in to teach the final lessons."It's true, it's true," said "JELLY BEAN BLUE." And so begins his tall tale. After telling his friends a story that isn't quite true, JELLY BEAN BLUE finds himself in a sticky mess and doesn't know what to do. BOOK #2 of "NELLIE GREEN THE JELLY BEAN" Series written & fully illustrated by EF Clark.Designed to help kids identify and creatively manage common attitude and behavioral issues, "NELLIE GREEN THE JELLY BEAN" helps children navigate through the personal and societal challenges they face every day, in a fun and educational way. Great for ages 6-8.FUN with a Message! Views: 612
Opposites attract—and then complicate—in this romantic, relatable novel from the author of Two-Way Street and Sometimes It Happens.
It starts with a scribbled note in class: I like your sparkle. Harper had casually threaded a piece of blue and silver tinsel through her ponytail in honor of school spirit day. And that carefree, corny gesture is what grabs Penn Mattingly’s eye. Penn—resident heartbreaker of the senior class. Reliably unreliable. Trouble with a capital “T.” And okay, smolderingly sexy.
Harper’s surprised by Penn’s attention—and so is Penn. The last thing he needs is a girlfriend. Or even a friend-with-benefits. The note is not supposed to lead to anything.
Oh, but it does. They hang out. They have fun. They talk. They make out. And after a while, it seems like they just click. But Penn and Harper have very different ideas about what relationships look like, in no small part because of their very different family backgrounds. Of course they could talk about these differences—if Penn knew how to talk about feelings.
Harper and Penn understand their attraction is illogical, yet something keeps pulling them together. It’s like a crazy roller coaster—exhilarating, terrifying, and amazing all at once. And neither knows how to stop the ride… Views: 612
Claudia's new passion for photography has her snapping pictures everywhere - at BSC meetings, at breakfast, and all over Stoneybrook. One afternoon she uses up a whole roll of film on the Stoneybrook Bank, just because she likes the way it looks.
Then the Baby-sitters learn that the bank has been robbed. And it happened the very day that Claudia was there! Though the police suspect the heist was an inside job, they don't have a single lead. But Claudia thinks her photos might contain a significant clue...
Will the thief go free? Not if Claudia and the BSC can help it! Views: 611
