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The Breach
by M.T. HillFrom Philip K. Dick Award-nominated author M.T. Hill, The Breach is a unique science fiction mystery set in the dangerous underground world of the urban exploration scene.Freya Medlock, a reporter at her local paper, is down on her luck and chasing a break. When she's assigned to cover the death of a young climber named Stephen, she might just have the story she needs. Digging into Stephen's life, Freya uncovers a strange photo uploaded to an urban exploration forum not long before he died. It seems to show a weird nest, yet the caption below suggests there's more to it.Freya believes this nest - discovering what it really is and where it's hidden - could be the key to understanding the mysteries surrounding Stephen's death.Soon she meets Shep, a trainee steeplejack with his own secret life. When Shep's not working up chimneys, he's also into urban exploration - undertaking dangerous 'missions' into abandoned and restricted sites. As Shep draws Freya deeper into the urbex scene, the circumstances of Stephen's death become increasingly unsettling - and Freya finds herself risking more and more to get the answers she wants.But neither Freya nor Shep realise that some dark corners are better left unlit.
Nether Marriage: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Bu MoXiwhen i was young i picked up a jade pendant and thought it was a treasure but i didn't expect that i would be tricked into this way it was actually a betrothal gift thrown to me by a dead man and on the night of my eighteenth birthday i was beaten up and received a bridal sedan by someone
The Rickshaw Reveries
by Ms. Ipshita NathA rickshaw puller's feral lust will lead him to a metamorphosis so bizarre no one will believe him. A scrap metal collector's life is changed dramatically by a piece of metal. A local perfumer holds the power of love, lust, death and life in his attars. A gay man finds himself being drawn to a djinn in the ruins of an old Delhi fort. A sculptor brings his dead love back to life, but with unexpected results.With stories that are both terrifying and enticing, The Rickshaw Reveries takes one into the bizarre and fantastic, while exploring Delhi's many subterranean truths. Delinquents, drug peddlers, rickshaw wallas, and Khan Market diplomats – all find themselves at home here. A bold debut collection, this is Delhi at its primal best.
The Stalking: Do You Fear What I Fear? / The Fright Before Christmas / Unholy Night / Stalking In A Winter Wonderland (Krewe of Hunters #29)
by Heather GrahamDark legends come to lifeWith the execution of a serial killer known as the Artiste, Cheyenne Donegal thinks a grim part of her past is finally put to rest. Her cousin had been the twisted killer’s final victim, and then-teenage Cheyenne was integral in bringing him to justice. That tragedy drove her to become an FBI agent. And now she’s back in Louisiana because someone is murdering young women in the same manner as the Artiste.Krewe of Hunters agent Andre Broussard has deep ties in New Orleans and Cajun country beyond. He knows that more than one monster has stalked the bayou. Has a deadly threat been resurrected, or does someone have a dark inspiration?With the life of a missing woman on the line, Cheyenne and Andre have to set aside their doubts about each other and work to discover the truth. The case is too close and too personal—but they can’t let it go, especially now that a ruthless killer has turned the tables and is hunting them.
Marooned on JaSama (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 4)
by Linda Dunlap GenkkisNIMAC-sourced textbook
Anelthalien
by H. A. PruittWhen Kindle discovers a necklace that transports her to a strange land called Anelthalien, all she wants is to return home. Soon, though, Kindle meets the strange yet kind Cifra and discovers that the necklace carries with it much more than a simple painting. After meeting three others who also find similar necklaces, the Cifra lead them to a farmer who also proves to hold many more secrets from times altered out of Anelthalien's memory. Once the farmer begins recalling the past and linking Kindle and the three others to it, Kindle realizes that returning home may not be as easy or as important as she believes. In fact, none of them expect the necklaces will tie them to not only an almost forgotten past but a gilded present and possibly disastrous future.Anelthalien provides an approachable, enchanting picture of the difficult, destructive problem of apathy toward God so that readers readily realize the problem does exist and that they must leave their preoccupations and misconceptions to follow God. From Anelthalien, readers will learn that tying yourself to God results in living out a purpose bigger and more important than yourself and also that followers of God must tell others about Him.
Coral
by Sara EllaInspired by &“The Little Mermaid,&” Coral explores what it means to be human in a world where humanity often seems lost.Coral has always been different, standing out from her mermaid sisters in a society where blending in is key. She fears she has been afflicted with the dreaded Disease said to be carried by humans: emotions. Her sister had the Disease, and Red Tide took her away. Will it come for Coral next?Above the sea, Brooke has nothing left to give. Depression and anxiety have left her feeling isolated. Forgotten. The only thing she can rely on is the numbness she finds within the cool and comforting ocean waves. If only she weren&’t stuck at a new group-therapy home that promises a second chance at life. But what&’s the point of living if her soul is destined to bleed?Merrick may be San Francisco&’s golden boy, but he wants nothing more than to escape his controlling father. When his younger sister&’s suicide attempt sends Merrick to his breaking point, escape becomes the only option. If he can find their mom, everything will be made right again—right?When their worlds collide, all three will do whatever it takes to survive. But what—and who—must they leave behind for life to finally begin?Praise for Coral:&“This heart-wrenching tale will pull you under its spell.&” —ANNIE SULLIVAN, author of A Touch of Gold and Tiger Queen&“A beautiful reimagining.&” —LAUREN MANSY, author of The Memory Thief&“A breathless, powerful journey of the heart and mind.&” —LINDSAY A. FRANKLIN, award-winning author of The Story PeddlerA stand-alone, full-length Young Adult novelTrigger warning: suicide and depression
Trinity's Robot (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 4)
by Anne O'Brien Alessia TrunfioOn a Planet of Crystals Trinity just has to keep her job finding crystals to fuel her planet. Will the new robot help her, or just make things worse? NIMAC-sourced textbook
Trouble at Space Station 6 (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 4)
by Eugene Smith Lisa Adams Riley RoamDON'T TOUCH! Jannali has sole control of the space station—except for a space alien from Planet NANN209Y. NIMAC-sourced textbook
Perla en Nueva York
by Wendy Harmer Gypsy TaylorDescubre lo que le ocurrió a Perla, el hada más traviesa y con más carácter, en Central Park. ¡Copos y granizos! En su primera aventura lejos del Parque de la Alegría, Perla viaja a la ciudad de Nueva York. Hace un frío glacial y para colmo, Cristal, el hada de Central Park, no ha venido a recibirla. ¿Encontrará Perla un lugar calentito donde guarecerse? En esta aventura invernal Perla conocerá a unas ardillas muy especiales junto a las que vivirá momentos repletos de magia y emoción.
The Guardians of Zoone (Zoone #2)
by Lee FodiWorlds of adventure await in this action-packed sequel to The Secret of Zoone, where it’s up to Ozzie Sparks, a blue skyger, a purple-haired princess, and one very overprepared aunt to save the multiverse from an evil robot overlord.Ozzie Sparks’s life went from normal to out of this world—literally—when he traveled to the station of Zoone, saved the multiverse, and somehow managed to find his way home to his Aunt Temperance. He’d like nothing more than to go back right away, but the portal is stubbornly closed.Until Zoone comes to him. But his friends Fidget and Tug aren’t dropping in for a friendly visit. An evil overlord and his army of automatons have taken over Zoone, and it’s up to Ozzie, Fidget, Tug, and Ozzie’s usually very normal aunt to defeat them and save the station (again).Fans of adventures like The Unwanteds and The Glass Sentence will be swept away by the second book in Lee Edward Födi’s fantastically fun multiversal series.
The Ice Chips and the Stolen Cup: Ice Chips Series Book 4 (Ice Chips)
by Roy MacGregor Kerry MacGregorThe Ice Chips have time travel down to a science . . . almost. After Ekamjeet “Edge” Singh misses out on their most recent adventure, he convinces his teammates to take another leap through time. But when their magic goes haywire, a hero from the past finds her way onto the Chips’ hometown rink—and leaves behind a very important trophy! It’s up to the Ice Chips to return the famous award to its rightful home, before all of hockey history changes forever. It won’t be easy, but if they can get the cup back where it belongs, they might just have the chance to win it for themselves. The fourth title in the beloved and bestselling Ice Chips series, by acclaimed authors Roy MacGregor and Kerry MacGregor and illustrator Kim Smith, features a vibrant and diverse cast of characters and inspiring hockey greats.
The Magnificent Monsters of Cedar Street
by Lauren OliverFrom the bestselling author of E. B. White Read-Aloud Honor Book Liesl & Po comes a timely and relevant adventure story about monsters of all kinds—and a girl brave enough to save them.Cordelia Clay loves the work she and her father do together: saving and healing the remarkable creatures around Boston at the end of the nineteenth century. Their home on Cedar Street is full to the brim with dragons, squelches, and diggles, and Cordelia loves every one of them.But their work must be kept secret—others aren’t welcoming to outsiders and immigrants, so what would the people of Boston do to the creatures they call “monsters”? One morning, Cordelia awakens to discover that her father has disappeared—along with nearly all the monsters. With only a handful of clues and a cryptic note to guide her, Cordelia must set off to find out what happened to her father, with the help of her new friend Gregory, Iggy the farting filch, a baby dragon, and a small zuppy (zombie puppy, that is).
The Parable of a True Knight: Chronicles of the Knights Errant
by Tj PohlmanWhat is the first thing that comes to your mind when someone mentions a knight-in-shining-armor? Perhaps you think of a valiant warrior dressed in plate armor (naturally), galloping across the land with his noble steed looking for wrongs he can right. Or maybe you image him facing a mighty dragon with sword and shield in hand, braving the fire-breathing monster fearlessly. You may even envision him rescuing a beautiful princess who has been locked in a castle tower by her ruthless uncle until she agrees to marry him. All of these things and more encapsulate the dreams of young Benjamin Knight. And, as he is likely to explain to you, he is not a true knight. That&’s just his name.Benjamin has been raised in a loving home in a medieval setting and wants nothing more than to grow up to become a true knight. That opportunity presents itself in an unlikely manner one day when he meets a young man, Joshua, advertising the Jousting Tournament that is coming to town. Joshua recognizes Benjamin&’s genuine love for the traditional knight-in-shining-armor, and takes him under his wing, teaching him that his understanding of knights, while quite popular with the masses, is incomplete.Our young hero struggles with many of the same worldly temptations we all face along the way; greed, selfishness, a sense of worthlessness and a desire to quit when things get too difficult. In the midst of his journey, he encounters an evil man who draws Benjamin into an equally evil plot to overthrow the kingdom. He is then given an ultimatum: Assist in the plot and have your dreams come true or refuse and lose everything that is important to you. What choice will he make?This book weaves and illustrates the instructive lessons Joshua demonstrates with the colorful and active imagination of a young boy. Readers should be able to relate with Benjamin and his adventures and hopefully glean from this parable some encouraging truths and moral principles to apply to their own lives.
City of Miracles: A Novel (The Divine Cities #3)
by Robert Jackson BennettRevenge. It’s something Sigrud je Harkvaldsson is very, very good at. Maybe the only thing. So when he learns that his oldest friend and ally, former Prime Minister Shara Komayd, has been assassinated, he knows exactly what to do—and that no mortal force can stop him from meting out the suffering Shara’s killers deserve. Yet as Sigrud pursues his quarry with his customary terrifying efficiency, he begins to fear that this battle is an unwinnable one. Because discovering the truth behind Shara’s death will require him to take up arms in a secret, decades-long war, face down an angry young god, and unravel the last mysteries of Bulikov, the city of miracles itself. And—perhaps most daunting of all—finally face the truth about his own cursed existence.From the Trade Paperback edition.
City of Blades: The Divine Cities Book 2 (The Divine Cities #2)
by Robert Jackson BennettA triumphant return to the world of City of Stairs. A generation ago, the city of Voortyashtan was the stronghold of the god of war and death, the birthplace of fearsome supernatural sentinels who killed and subjugated millions. Now, the city's god is dead. The city itself lies in ruins. And to its new military occupiers, the once-powerful capital is a wasteland of sectarian violence and bloody uprisings. So it makes perfect sense that General Turyin Mulaghesh-- foul-mouthed hero of the battle of Bulikov, rumored war criminal, ally of an embattled Prime Minister--has been exiled there to count down the days until she can draw her pension and be forgotten. At least, it makes the perfect cover story. The truth is that the general has been pressed into service one last time, dispatched to investigate a discovery with the potential to change the world--or destroy it. The trouble is that this old soldier isn't sure she's still got what it takes to be the hero.
City of Stairs (The Divine Cities #1)
by Robert Jackson BennettAn atmospheric and intrigue-filled novel of dead gods, buried histories, and a mysterious, protean city--from one of America's most acclaimed young fantasy writers. <P><P>The city of Bulikov once wielded the powers of the gods to conquer the world, enslaving and brutalizing millions--until its divine protectors were killed. Now Bulikov has become just another colonial outpost of the world's new geopolitical power, but the surreal landscape of the city itself--first shaped, now shattered, by the thousands of miracles its guardians once worked upon it--stands as a constant, haunting reminder of its former supremacy. Into this broken city steps Shara Thivani. Officially, the unassuming young woman is just another junior diplomat sent by Bulikov's oppressors. Unofficially, she is one of her country's most accomplished spies, dispatched to catch a murderer. But as Shara pursues the killer, she starts to suspect that the beings who ruled this terrible place may not be as dead as they seem--and that Bulikov's cruel reign may not yet be over.
The Survivor: A Pioneer Novel
by Bridget TylerThis sequel to The Pioneer is perfect for fans of the Illuminae Series and Skyward!Earth is uninhabitable. Tau is our home now. With that terrifying message, Jo and her family learned the truth: They are trapped forever on Tau Ceti e. But the planet’s current occupants—the Sorrow—are not interested in sharing. The fragile peace Jo negotiated abruptly shatters, and soon a bloody battle is raging between the Sorrow and the Pioneers. As tensions rise, the survival of everyone Jo cares for seems less likely by the second.When a betrayal that shocks Jo to her core threatens to wipe out both Sorrow and human life, Jo must find the strength to speak up once more—and bridge the gaps between all the warring factions—or lose forever the only home left to her.
Watch Hollow: The Alchemist's Shadow (Watch Hollow #2)
by Gregory Funaro“There is magic, there is good and evil, and there is love all woven into a suspenseful and entertaining mystery.”—School Library Journal (starred review)New York Times bestselling author Gregory Funaro brings us the second installment of the thrilling Watch Hollow series, where magic exists, monsters roam, and wooden animals come to life. Having defeated the Garr, a vicious tree monster who lived within the enchanted woods of Watch Hollow, Lucy and Oliver Tinker now have the home they’ve always dreamed of: Blackford House. Powered by a magical clock and full of curious rooms and improbable knickknacks, Blackford House brims with the promise of new adventures.Yet when a strange governess arrives from England—bringing with her the Kojima twins, Agatha and Algernon—the Tinker children’s once bright future quickly begins to dim. The Kojimas claim to be the rightful heirs to Blackford House, and soon after their arrival, a great evil enters the Tinkers’ new home, cursing it and turning it into an ever-changing labyrinth.As a result, Lucy and Oliver, along with their clock animal friends, must now join forces with the twins to escape this labyrinth and save Blackford House, all while a new monster lurks around the corner.
Path to the God: Volume 21 (Volume 21 #21)
by Ping FanLaoWoNiuLiu Xing, the abandoned son of the number one family in Yan Jing. He was born weak and sickly, as thin as a stick.After being expelled from the Liu family, Liu Xing had no one to rely on. His addiction flared up and he fainted on the street. Luckily, Liu Xing still had a fiancee. Not only was she the prettiest in Yan Jing, but she was also kind-hearted. She gave Liu Xing a place to settle down and even let Liu Xing enter Yan University!Maybe it was fated by the heavens that on the first day of Liu Xing's training at Yan University, a thunderbolt struck Liu Xing, causing him to fall into a coma and become a vegetable!Misfortune and good fortune went hand in hand. Two months later, Liu Xing actually woke up and began a new life …
Path to the God: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Ping FanLaoWoNiuLiu Xing, the abandoned son of the number one family in Yan Jing. He was born weak and sickly, as thin as a stick.After being expelled from the Liu family, Liu Xing had no one to rely on. His addiction flared up and he fainted on the street. Luckily, Liu Xing still had a fiancee. Not only was she the prettiest in Yan Jing, but she was also kind-hearted. She gave Liu Xing a place to settle down and even let Liu Xing enter Yan University!Maybe it was fated by the heavens that on the first day of Liu Xing's training at Yan University, a thunderbolt struck Liu Xing, causing him to fall into a coma and become a vegetable!Misfortune and good fortune went hand in hand. Two months later, Liu Xing actually woke up and began a new life …
Path to the God: Volume 31 (Volume 31 #31)
by Ping FanLaoWoNiuLiu Xing, the abandoned son of the number one family in Yan Jing. He was born weak and sickly, as thin as a stick.After being expelled from the Liu family, Liu Xing had no one to rely on. His addiction flared up and he fainted on the street. Luckily, Liu Xing still had a fiancee. Not only was she the prettiest in Yan Jing, but she was also kind-hearted. She gave Liu Xing a place to settle down and even let Liu Xing enter Yan University!Maybe it was fated by the heavens that on the first day of Liu Xing's training at Yan University, a thunderbolt struck Liu Xing, causing him to fall into a coma and become a vegetable!Misfortune and good fortune went hand in hand. Two months later, Liu Xing actually woke up and began a new life …
Path to the God: Volume 16 (Volume 16 #16)
by Ping FanLaoWoNiuLiu Xing, the abandoned son of the number one family in Yan Jing. He was born weak and sickly, as thin as a stick.After being expelled from the Liu family, Liu Xing had no one to rely on. His addiction flared up and he fainted on the street. Luckily, Liu Xing still had a fiancee. Not only was she the prettiest in Yan Jing, but she was also kind-hearted. She gave Liu Xing a place to settle down and even let Liu Xing enter Yan University!Maybe it was fated by the heavens that on the first day of Liu Xing's training at Yan University, a thunderbolt struck Liu Xing, causing him to fall into a coma and become a vegetable!Misfortune and good fortune went hand in hand. Two months later, Liu Xing actually woke up and began a new life …
Path to the God: Volume 3 (Volume 3 #3)
by Ping FanLaoWoNiuLiu Xing, the abandoned son of the number one family in Yan Jing. He was born weak and sickly, as thin as a stick.After being expelled from the Liu family, Liu Xing had no one to rely on. His addiction flared up and he fainted on the street. Luckily, Liu Xing still had a fiancee. Not only was she the prettiest in Yan Jing, but she was also kind-hearted. She gave Liu Xing a place to settle down and even let Liu Xing enter Yan University!Maybe it was fated by the heavens that on the first day of Liu Xing's training at Yan University, a thunderbolt struck Liu Xing, causing him to fall into a coma and become a vegetable!Misfortune and good fortune went hand in hand. Two months later, Liu Xing actually woke up and began a new life …
Path to the God: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Ping FanLaoWoNiuLiu Xing, the abandoned son of the number one family in Yan Jing. He was born weak and sickly, as thin as a stick.After being expelled from the Liu family, Liu Xing had no one to rely on. His addiction flared up and he fainted on the street. Luckily, Liu Xing still had a fiancee. Not only was she the prettiest in Yan Jing, but she was also kind-hearted. She gave Liu Xing a place to settle down and even let Liu Xing enter Yan University!Maybe it was fated by the heavens that on the first day of Liu Xing's training at Yan University, a thunderbolt struck Liu Xing, causing him to fall into a coma and become a vegetable!Misfortune and good fortune went hand in hand. Two months later, Liu Xing actually woke up and began a new life …