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Crosshairs: A Novel
by Catherine HernandezThe author of the acclaimed novel Scarborough weaves an unforgettable and timely dystopian account of a near-future when a queer Black performer and his allies join forces against an oppressive regime that is rounding up those deemed “Other” in concentration camps. In a terrifyingly familiar near-future, with massive floods that lead to rampant homelessness and devastation, a government-sanctioned regime called the Boots seizes the opportunity to force communities of colour, the disabled and the LGBTQ2S into labour camps in the city of Toronto.In the shadows, a new hero emerges. After his livelihood and the love of his life are taken away, Kay joins the resistance alongside Bahadur, a transmasculine refugee, and Firuzeh, a headstrong social worker. Guiding them in the use of weapons and close-quarters combat is Beck, a rogue army officer who helps them plan an uprising at a major internationally televised event.With her signature prose, described by Booklist as “raw yet beautiful, disturbing yet hopeful,” Catherine Hernandez creates a vision of the future that is all the more terrifying because it is very possible. A cautionary tale filled with fierce and vibrant characters, Crosshairs explores the universal desire to thrive, to love and to be loved as your true self.
Kitty and the Treetop Chase (Kitty #4)
by Paula HarrisonGirl by day. Cat by night. Ready for adventure. In the fourth book of this chapter book series, Kitty, a little girl with catlike superpowers, teams up with another superhero to save a bakery from certain disaster. Kitty and the Treetop Chase is perfect for newly independent readers and for fans of Rebecca Elliott’s Owl Diaries. When a new family moves into town, Kitty is excited to make another friend. But George, Kitty’s new neighbor, is quiet and seems to have nothing in common with Kitty. When night approaches, Katsumi, a member of Kitty’s cat crew, tells Kitty about a dog causing a commotion in the bakery. Kitty decides to use her catlike superpowers to investigate, and it turns out that George has his own superpowers, too! Together, they set off to track down the mischievous dog before he can cause even more damage. Kitty and the Treetop Chase is the fourth book in a series about Kitty and her superhero adventures. With a charming main character, loads of cats, and striking two-color art on every page, Kitty is the perfect pick for newly independent readers. Includes fun facts about cats!
The Somebody People: A Novel (The Resonant Duology #2)
by Bob ProehlA group of outcasts with extraordinary abilities must save a crumbling world from annihilation in this gripping follow-up to The Nobody People. Fahima Deeb changed everything seven years ago when she triggered the Pulse, imbuing millions of people with otherworldly gifts like flight, telekinesis, or superhuman strength. She thought that would herald the end of the hostilities between those with abilities and those without, but it instead highlighted a new problem: There is someone behind the scenes, able to influence and manipulate these newly empowered people into committing horrible acts against their will. Worse still, that shadowy figure is wearing the face of Fahima&’s oldest friend, Patrick Davenport. Fahima is horror-struck when she realizes that Patrick has built an army entirely under his control to wipe out all who oppose him. With nowhere to turn and few she can trust, Fahima must rely on uncertain allies: Carrie Norris, whose illusion of a normal life vanishes at Fahima&’s reappearance. Clay Weaver, a retired soldier fighting to keep his husband and son safe—and to keep Patrick from taking over his mind. And, finally, Emmeline Hirsch, adrift and untethered from her ability to travel through time. Together, they might be able to topple Patrick&’s shadowy regime . . . though it may spell destruction for the entire world.
Un mundo en clave de Fa: La vida en el Planeta Tierra está en crisis. ¿La humanidad está preparada para cambiar?
by Ezequiel StarobinskyLa humanidad está en un momento crítico: todas las fuentes de agua potable están contaminadas y para subsistir la humanidad depende del silicio, un recurso agotado con el que se construyen los paneles solares que dan energía a las plantas potabilizadoras de agua. El contacto con un planeta similar a la Tierra llamado Madre parece ser la salvación: ellos poseen el recurso que los terrícolas necesitan para sobrevivir. Pero la ayuda solo será posible si la Tierra se adapta a una nueva forma de vida, que involucra la transformación espiritual más profunda. En un futuro cercano, la humanidad está sumergida en la más grave crisis de su historia: todas las fuentes de agua dulce están contaminadas. Para subsistir, la Tierra depende del silicio, prácticamente agotado, con el que se construyen los paneles solares necesarios para dar energía a las plantas potabilizadoras. En este contexto, el gobierno de Estados Unidos recibe respuesta a una sonda enviada al espacio. Se trata del planeta Madre, donde sus habitantes viven bajo un marco filosófico y espiritual muy diferente al de la Tierra. No tienen organización gubernamental ni mucha tecnología y los recursos (entre ellos el silicio) sobran, porque no consumen más que lo mínimo y necesario. Los terrícolas envían a dos emisarios al nuevo planeta y en reciprocidad, ellos envían a Larei. Pero los conflictos no tardan en aparecer. Los humanos necesitan los recursos naturales, pero los madrícolas se resisten a dárselos porque saben que las penurias de ese mundo no se deben a la falta de recursos, sino a la voracidad en su estilo de vida. Madre quiere ayudar a la Tierra, pero no de la forma en que la Tierra quiere ser ayudada. ¿Podrán los terrícolas hacerse de los recursos, sea pacíficamente o por la fuerza, o logrará Larei transmitirles una manera de vivir menos egoísta, menos voraz y más introspectiva? ¿Está la Tierra preparada para avanzar hacia una dimensión más profunda de la existencia? ¿Qué herida se esconde detrás de este conflicto entre humanidades? Un mundo en clave de Fa es una historia donde ecología, ciencia, aventura y espiritualidad se cruzan para interpelarnos sobre qué estamos haciendo con nuestras propias vidas, y hacia dónde estamos orientando el destino de la humanidad y del planeta.
The Pirate Queen Box Set (The Pirate Queen)
by Jennifer Rose McMahonA young woman travels to the magical past and present of Ireland in this complete fantasy romance series from a USA Today–bestselling author.Bohermore (Book 1) – Eighteen-year-old Maeve O&’Malley is a recent high school graduate who should be thinking about college. Instead she&’s stalked in her dreams by the very pirate queen who killed her mother years ago. She decides to ditch college and head to Ireland to search for answers. Soon she finds help from an attractive, Irish history professor as she sets off on a medieval treasure hunt.Inish Clare (Book 2) –Maeve returns to Ireland with relics in hand to restore balance to her cland and prove her clan&’s rights to their land and its treasures. With murderous rival clans and warrior chieftains challenging her and her romantic life complicating her mission, she races to the pirate queen&’s final resting place before it&’s too late…Ballycroy (Book 3) – To save the future of her clan and break an ancient family curse, Maeve must travel back in time to medieval Ireland where her actions can have greater consequence than she realizes. Threats of clan battles clash with the burden to make things right when Maeve realizes the danger of becoming trapped in the past forever and is forced to make the boldest decision of her life.Grab it now with the added special excerpt to Legend Hunter.&“McMahon&’s excellent debut makes a contemporary paranormal mystery feel cozy and romantic... The slowly unfurling romance doesn&’t go in obvious directions, which adds to the story&’s allure. Teen and adult readers alike will be clamoring for the sequel.&”— Publisher's Weekly Starred Review
The Chrysalids (Penguin Decades Ser.)
by John WyndhamSet in the future after a devastating global nuclear war, The Chrysalids is a philosophical tale with as much resonance today as it had when it was first written. David Strorm lives in a tight-knit community of religious and genetic fundamentalists; a group of people who exist in a state of constant alert for any deviation of what they believe to be the norm of God&’s creation. &“Offenses&” consist of plants and animals that are in any way unusual, and they are publicly burned to the accompaniment of the singing of hymns. &“Blasphemies&” are human beings who show any sign of abnormality, and they&’re banned from society. So when David realizes that he is in possession of a power that would label him a mutant, he is forced to keep it a secret and reckon with the idea of fleeing to the Badlands—a new world that could offer him either a death sentence or freedom.
Blood & Darkness Box Set (Blood & Darkness)
by Melissa SerciaNow in one ebook volume: Blood and Magic, Flesh and Bone, Gods and Demons, and a bonus preview of Smoke and Ritual, the first Beautiful Dark Beasts book. Enter the paranormal Underworld with the Dhampir Gray as your guide . . . Blood and Magic (Book 1) With supernatural powers and an insatiable need for blood, her existence is cursed. After four hundred years, Gray, a reluctant Dhampir, still yearns for her humanity—and vengeance against those who stole it from her. To stop the Consilium from doing this to anyone else, she must wield a power she swore never to use—blood magic. Flesh and Bone (Book 2) With the dark power rising within her, she risks losing everything. When Gray&’s partner Aldric mysteriously disappears, she seeks allies in the Hall of Secrets. During her search, she discovers a mysterious cult, an ancient curse, and a family secret that is darker than she could ever imagine . . . Gods and Demons (Book 3) Will Gray send the demons back to the Underworld or watch her world burn to the ground? Demons have escaped the Underworld and descended upon New Orleans. Gray tries to unite the covens as they gear up for the fight of their lives. But when one of her closest allies abandons her, Gray is forced to make a life altering choice that threatens everyone she loves . . . Series praise &“Keeps you on the edge of your seat . . . action packed and full of emotional depth.&”—Sydney Ashcroft, coauthor of Chasing Destiny &“Rich world building and [a] unique interpretation of gothic literature.&”—Samantha Huewagen, author of the Starless Series
Lands Beyond Box Set (Lands Beyond)
by Kin S. LawIn one ebook volume, the first three novels in the high-flying steampunk adventure series: Future That Never Was, Spectre of War, and Of Stations Infernal. Join Albion and Vanessa as they encounter air pirates, clockwork giants, and ghost trains! Future That Never Was (Book 1) Pillage and plunder are what air pirates do, but for Albion Clemens, that will have to wait. The Manchu Marauder needs to find his American stepfather, Captain Samuel, lost to the wayward winds of a Steam Age Europe . . . Spectre of War (Book 2) In the wake of a calamity that engulfed all of Europe, Inspector Vanessa Hargreaves of Scotland Yard is given the dubious task of policing steamcraft crime. Along with flamboyant detective Arturo C. Adler, she stumbles upon a conspiracy to use a horrific plague in an effort to prevent war. Of Stations Infernal (Book 3) Inspector Vanessa Hargreaves continues to carry a deadly plague away from villains unknown, but the new world seems to be attempting to thwart her at every turn. Titanic forces are mustering in the American heartland, from ghost trains to air pirates, challenging her convictions and her very service to her Queen. Series praise &“The atmosphere was entrancing, the airships were captivating, the action was spot on.&”—M. W. Griffith, author of The Runaway Train &“As befits steampunk, Law fills the pages with exciting gear action and fashion.&”—Publishers Weekly &“A different take on the steampunk genre.&”—InD&’tale Magazine
Wild Women Collection (Wild Women)
by Rachel SullivanThe first 3 books in this paranormal romantic thriller series about supernatural Wild Women who join forces against their oppressors.FREYJA&’S DAUGHTER Supernatural bounty hunter Faline Frey is more comfortable relying on perp files and handcuffs than using her huldra powers. It&’s better to avoid being noticed by the local Hunter authority. But when Faline&’s sister is kidnapped, she not only teams up with her cop ex-lover to find her, she inspires her fellow Wild Women to finally embrace their power against their oppressors.LILITH&’S CHILDREN As Wild Woman unite in battle, the Hunters double down their suppression efforts. But with Faline's coterie on the run, they soon discover something even darker lurking under the streets of Portland—and it&’s appetite will not be satisfied with words. Between old enemies and potential new ones, danger lives in every shadowISHTAR&’S LEGACY As the Wild Women turn the tide on the Hunter in America, global communities of Wild Women get wind of the possible exposure. When they discover Faline Frey has partnered with an ex-Hunter, they are ready to declare war on their own sisters. Faline has one shot to stop the bloodshed and win freedom for every Wild Woman. But can she succeed with her hands literally tied behind her back?
Eleanor, Alice, and the Roosevelt Ghosts
by Dianne K. SalerniMurderous ghosts and buried family secrets threaten young Eleanor and Alice Roosevelt in this thrilling middle-grade novel that puts a supernatural spin on alternate history.It's 1898 in New York City and ghosts exist among humans. When an unusual spirit takes up residence at the Roosevelt house, thirteen-year-old Eleanor and fourteen-year-old Alice are suspicious. The cousins don't get along, but they know something is not right. This ghost is more than a pesky nuisance. The authorities claim he's safe to be around, even as his mischievous behavior grows stranger and more menacing. It's almost like he wants to scare the Roosevelts out of their home - and no one seems to care!Meanwhile, Eleanor and Alice discover a dangerous ghost in the house where Alice was born and her mother died. Is someone else haunting the family? Introverted Eleanor and unruly Alice develop an unlikely friendship as they explore the family's dark, complicated history. It's up to them to destroy both ghosts and come to terms with their family's losses. Told from alternating perspectives, thrills and chills abound in Dianne K. Salerni's imaginative novel about a legendary family and the ghosts that haunt their secrets.A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
The Lost Book of the White (The Eldest Curses)
by Cassandra Clare Wesley Chu*Be amongst the first to read this brand-new blockbuster from Cassandra Clare. Pre-order NOW!* From #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Cassandra Clare and award-winning author Wesley Chu comes the second book in the Eldest Curses series, which continues the love story between Magnus Bane and Alec Lightwood. The Lost Book of the White is a Shadowhunters novel. Magnus Bane and Alec Lightwood are settling into domestic life with their son Max when the warlocks Ragnor Fell and Shinyun Jung break into their loft and steal a powerful spell book. Realizing that Ragnor and Shinyun are being controlled by a more sinister force, Magnus and Alec set out to stop them and recover the book before they can cause any more harm. With the help of Clary Fairchild, Jace Herondale, Isabelle Lightwood, and Simon Lovelace (who is fresh from the Shadowhunter Academy), they track the warlocks to Shanghai. But nothing is as it seems. Ragnor and Shinyun are working at the behest of a Greater Demon. Their goal is to open a Portal from the demon realms to Earth, flooding the city of Shanghai with dangerous demons. When a violent encounter causes Magnus&’s magic to grow increasingly unstable, Alec and Magnus rally their friends to strike at the heart of the demon&’s power. But what they find there is far stranger and more nefarious than they ever could have expected…This edition also includes a never-before-seen wedding scene featuring fan favourites from the Shadowhunters universe. Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Holly Black and Sarah J. Maas. Also by Cassandra Clare:The Dark Artifices:Lady Midnight Lord of Shadows Queen of Air and DarknessThe Eldest Curses:The Red Scrolls of MagicThis edition also includes a never-before-seen wedding scene featuring fan favourites from the Shadowhunters universe.
The History of Mischief
by Rebecca HiggieWhen Jessie and her older sister Kay find a book called The History of Mischief,hidden beneath the floorboards in their grandmother's house, they uncover asecret world. The History chronicles how, since antiquity, mischief-makers haveclandestinely shaped the past – from an Athenian slave to a Polish salt miner andfrom an advisor to the Ethiopian Queen to a girl escaping the Siege of Paris. Jessiebecomes enthralled by the book and by her own mission to determine its accuracy.Soon the History inspires Jessie to perform her own acts of mischief, unofficiallybecoming mischief-maker number 202 in an effort to cheer up her eccentricneighbour, Mrs Moran, and to comfort her new schoolfriend, Theodore. However, noteverything is as it seems. As Jessie delves deeper into the real story behind theHistory, she becomes convinced her grandmother holds the key to a long-held familysecret.The History of Mischief is about the many things we do to try to escape
Canoodling Up North: Book One (Canoodling #1)
by Shawn M. VerdoniAt first glance, Damon MacGregor is living his best life as a bachelor and veterinarian in rural Wisconsin. That is until a wounded crane and an enchanted stranger bring his house-of-cards life crashing down. Not exactly where she expected to be at this time in her life, Catrina “Cat” Carneri has left her dreams in Montana to move back to her hometown where she is nursing a broken heart and working for an ungrateful boss. A chance encounter at a wildlife rescue changes everything. Cat’s calm and organized demeanor impresses Damon. However, it is how her hair reminds him of autumn and is complimented by her curvaceous figure that beckons him to pull Cat into his arms, claiming her as his own. Damon’s compassion and gregarious personality intrigues Cat. Yet it is his cobalt blue eyes that first capture her heart; so infinite in their depth, she knows the moment he touches her, he takes a hold of her soul.Soon after forging their passionate bond, a secret from Cat’s past has her facing a difficult decision. If she tells Damon the truth, he may leave or give her the chance to rebuild his trust. If she keeps the secret and Damon finds out, he will leave her forever. Canoodling Up North is a love story about building fulfilling relationships; fostered in traditional values, confronted by modern complex challenges, while being nurtured by Wisconsin’s natural, cultural, and spiritual beauty.
Reclaiming Quinn (The Wolves of Lydon #2)
by Parker WilliamsThe Wolves of Lydon: Book TwoShifter Quinn Adler knew he would live and die as a slave. Quinn’s life was filled with pain until he was rescued from an abusive pack. But in Lydon, Quinn can’t be sure of anything, so he’s terrified of everything. With no one to give him direction, he is lost—until Deke takes control of him. Deke Timmons hates that he has to play the role of master to his mate. Unfortunately, Quinn won’t accept his love until Deke can show him what being mates means. Vowing to help Quinn, Deke takes him into the world he’s never seen. Though sometimes their relationship is tense, his methods seem to be working. Then a power-mad Alpha swoops in to kidnap Quinn and ends up getting Deke by mistake. Now Deke must play submissive to a wolf complicit in Quinn’s abuse. He’ll do whatever it takes to get back to his mate—but with Deke in peril, Quinn must find his courage and reclaim the person he was meant to be.
The Book Jumper
by Mechthild GläserAmy Lennox doesn't know quite what to expect when she and her mother pick up and leave Germany for Scotland, heading to her mother's childhood home of Lennox House on the island of Stormsay. Amy's grandmother, Lady Mairead, insists that Amy must read while she resides at Lennox House—but not in the usual way. It turns out that Amy is a book jumper, able to leap into a story and interact with the world inside. As thrilling as Amy's new power is, it also brings danger: someone is stealing from the books she visits, and that person may be after her life. Teaming up with fellow book jumper Will, Amy vows to get to the bottom of the thefts—at whatever cost.
The Pink Fairy Book: Complete and Unabridged
by Andrew LangThe Pink Fairy Book has been admired time and time again, enchanting readers with its carefully crafted prose and eclectic assortment of fairy tales. Originally published in 1897, this collection of celebrated tales has stood the test of time. Some of the famous stories included are The Princess in the ChestThe Snow-QueenThe Water of LifeThe Wounded LionThe Two BrothersThe Merry WivesAnd many more! This beautiful edition comes complete with the original illustrations by Golden Age illustrator Henry J. Ford, and is the perfect gift to pass on these timeless classics to the next generation of readers and dreamers. The imaginations of children throughout time have been formed and nurtured by stories passed down from generation to generation. Of the countless genres of stories, fairy tales often conjure the most vivid, fantastical worlds and ideas, which cultivate creativity and bring elements of magic back into the real world. The Fairy Books, compiled by famous Scottish novelist and poet Andrew Lang, are widely considered among some of the best collections ever compiled.
Koush Hollow
by Leigh GoffAfter her father's untimely death, Jenna Ashby moves to Koush Hollow, a bayou town outside of New Orleans, dreading life with her wealthy mother. As the sixteen-year-old eco-warrior is introduced to the Diamonds & Pearls, her mother's exclusive social club, she comes to the troubling realization that secrets are a way of life in Koush Hollow: How do the Diamonds & Pearls look so young, where does their money come from, and why is life along the bayou disappearing? As Jenna is drawn into their seductive world, her curiosity and concerns beg her to uncover the truth. However, in this town where mysticism abounds and secrets are deadly, the truth is not what Jenna could have ever imagined.
To Dream Is To Die (The Dead Dreamer Series #1)
by Sarah Lampkin2020 Readers' Favorite Bronze Medal Winner in the Young Adult - Paranormal Genre"To Dream Is To Die (The Dead Dreamer Series) by Sarah Lampkin will grab your attention and not release you until the very last page." -Ankita Shukla for Readers' Favorite"To Dream Is To Die is a fascinating story told in an engaging first- person narrative, a tale that has great potential to entertain fans of paranormal fiction and readers looking for strong and multidimensional characters." -Christian Sia for Readers' FavoriteEighteen-year-old Brenna Whit is entering college as a freshman and starting to meet new people, but she hides a dark secret. Because of an accident that happened three years ago, her spirit wanders the Fade whenever she falls asleep. It's something she wants to keep hidden from the world, but when she sees someone watching her in spirit form, she fears the secret's out. With new friends, possibly new enemies, school, and a new crush, Brenna has too much to worry about for just her freshman year of college.Pick up To Dream Is To Die today!
The Spirit in the Stone: An Unofficial Graphic Novel for Minecrafters (Unofficial Battle Station Prime #4)
by Cara J. StevensAn evil spirit has invaded the Battle Station. Will the cadets be ready for the fight? Find out in the fourth installment of Battle Station Prime! With the Prime Knight by their side, the young cadets of the Battle Station are convinced that no enemy is a match for their forces. But when one of their own group gets possessed by an evil spirit, it will take everything they have to get their friend back and banish the spirit from the realm for good. Meanwhile, attacks are coming in from all sides. Waves of skeletons and zombies continue to assault the Battle Station and all of the outposts in the land. An unexpected alliance with a witch leads to an even more unexpected trip to the Far Lands, while a mission to discover the identity of their enemy will take the others through a desert temple. All of this is a lot of responsibility for six young warriors, and most of the Battle Station leaders are not sure they can handle it. But fortunately, Ned, the Prime Knight, believes these young heroes have what it takes to survive and succeed to save the Battle Station and the entire realm. Pell, Logan, Maddy, Brooklyn, Cloud, and Zoe will do everything they can to make sure his bet on them pays off. <P><P> <i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i>
Stoker's Wilde West (Fiction without Frontiers)
by Steven Hopstaken Melissa PrusiThinking they have put their monster-hunting days behind them, Oscar Wilde and Bram Stoker return to their normal lives. But when their old ally Robert Roosevelt and his nephew Teddy find a new nest of vampires, they are once again pulled into the world of the supernatural, this time in the American West. A train robbery by a band of vampire gunslingers sets off a series of events that puts Bram on the run, Oscar leading a rescue party and our heroes being pursued by an unstoppable vampire bounty hunter who rides a dead, reanimated horse. FLAME TREE PRESS is the new fiction imprint of Flame Tree Publishing. Launched in 2018 the list brings together brilliant new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices.
The Chronicles of Assignments: PRINCIPALITIES
by Rw TouchtonWhile the Angel JEDON watches over the birth of his new assignment, TERRENCE PALMER; the guardian is aware of the demonic forces also assigned to his mortal. The enemy: Prince Javin, Captain Domination and Commander Bondo, alerted by Lucifer that the child is destined for greatness. So, bound to make the mortal stumble and to distract him from his destiny. The boy's dysfunctional family already makes for a mire of evil for the wicked trio to perform their feats.Terrence at the age of twenty-five, becomes a popular bartender in an Atlanta prevalent nightclub. However, he and a friend slip into a unique spirit-filled service at Monument of Hope Church. There the spiritual veil is opened, allowing Terrence to see demonic activity in the rafters of the church. Impressed by the happenings at the service, he purchases a Bible and begins to study. After giving his life to Christ, Terrence enrolls in a Spirit-filled Bible College and realizes that his "calling" is Evangelizing. He returns to the church where he first saw the spiritual activity and meets the new Senior Pastor, Jon Daehl. With the help of Terence, they combat a High Priestess nemesis, Marion Cole and her coven who are demonically driven to spiritually bring the renowned church down. Carla, a rogue witch, knows Palmer's worth to her Lucifer, she attempts to sacrifice Palmer on an All Hallows Eve ritual. The LUCIE coven only sacrifices animals; therefore, Marion surprisingly saves the Evangelist and expels Carla.Marion refuses to surrender her son's life to Satan, so he influences a gang of boys to beat up Barry at the age of ten. A blow to his skull with a brick makes him comatose for twenty-one years. Distressed that she has been lied to, and Marion's son is paying for her services to her Master, she rebukes him. Satan then tries to terminate her life by burning her home down with her in it. However, Dr. Terrence Palmer and Rev Jon Daehl visit Marion at the hospital and prays over her as she is set free and saved, but before she dies, Palmer promises Marion that he will deliver her son from the spiritual servitude. Terrence is taken by his Angel into the spiritual realm and with the Guardian's Celestial 77 Amplitude laser sword, battles the demonic forces and delivers the young man from the bondage of perdition.Dr. Palmer's last gift of the Spirit is the resurrection of the daughter of his childhood friend, Albert Trent. Diane passes with leukemia just before Palmer's arrival. However, having fasted two weeks earlier and with much prayer, Palmer is moved by the Spirit of the Lord to pray over the girl, and He will revive life. Twenty years later, Terrence Palmer has congestive heart failure, and his funeral service is held at the old abandoned Monument of Hope Church property. Eleven hundred people attend, and the service also broadcasted on television, as Dr. Palmer, known on television throughout the country, and for his Waffle/Coffee shop ministry is laid to rest.
Worthy of Rain
by Elizaveta FehrWhen Genesis, an inquisitive 14 year-old girl, discovers an old, dilapidated Bible in her attic, her curiosity skyrockets as she dives into a new world she has never known. After her mother&’s death, life wasn&’t the same for Genesis and her father, and she has grown up with little exposure to the Christian faith.This captivating novel conveys the story of Genesis&’s journey as she travels through time, reading through famous Bible stories like David and Goliath, Daniel and the lion&’s den, and even overlooked stories, like the tragedy of Masada and the writing on the wall. Genesis alternates between the world in her Bible and life in her small town as she tries to uncover the mystery of Christianity.To add to the chaos, Jace--Genesis&’s old rival--becomes a puzzling distraction when Genesis is forced to partner with him for a school project. The threat of her father&’s disapproval hangs over her head while she attempts to hide her new faith, but questions of the past start to boil to the surface. The closer Jace and Genesis become, the more Genesis begins to realize Jace may not be telling her the whole story.Through Genesis&’s eyes, the people and places in the Bible are brought to life. Worthy of Rain brings a vivid outlook to the classic Bible stories in one girl's quest to uncover the secrets of the past. Will her father's boundless desire to keep her in the shadows triumph over Genesis&’s newfound faith, or will a hidden truth get to her first? Worthy of Rain is a timeless and relatable piece designed as an open door for both the believers and the skeptics, one that will leave you turning every page until the end.
Ardneh's World (Empire of the East #3)
by Fred SaberhagenThe epic adventure of magic vs. technology reaches a searing climax in this third book in the classic Empire of the East trilogy.
Steelheart (The Reckoners #1)
by Brandon SandersonThe #1 New York Times bestseller that James Dashner called "fantastic," with "relentless" suspense and an "explosive" climax from Brandon Sanderson, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Words of Radiance, coauthor of Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series, and creator of the internationally bestselling Mistborn trilogy. And don't miss the rest of the Reckoners series: Firefight and Calamity. How far would you go for revenge if someone killed your father? If someone destroyed your city? If everything you ever loved was taken from you? David Charleston will go to any lengths to stop Steelheart. But to exact revenge in Steelheart's world, David will need the Reckoners--a shadowy group of rebels bent on maintaining justice. And it turns out that the Reckoners might just need David too. Look for book two in the Reckoners series, Firefight, available now.Praise for the Reckoners series #1 New York Times Bestselling Series "The suspense is relentless and the climax explosive." --James Dashner, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Maze Runner series "Another win for Sanderson . . . he's simply a brilliant writer. Period." --Patrick Rothfuss, author of the New York Times and USA Today bestseller The Name of the Wind "Action-packed." --EW.com "Compelling. . . . Sanderson uses plot twists that he teases enough for readers to pick up on to distract from the more dramatic reveals he has in store." --The A.V. ClubFrom the Trade Paperback edition.
The Mother Fault
by Kate MildenhallYou will not recognise me, she thinks, when I find you . . . Mim&’s husband is missing. No one knows where Ben is, but everyone wants to find him – especially The Department. And they should know, the all-seeing government body has fitted the entire population with a universal tracking chip to keep them &‘safe&’. But suddenly Ben can&’t be tracked. And Mim is questioned, made to surrender her passport and threatened with the unthinkable – her two children being taken into care at the notorious BestLife. Cornered, Mim risks everything to go on the run to find her husband – and a part of herself, long gone, that is brave enough to tackle the journey ahead. From the stark backroads of the Australian outback to a terrifying sea voyage, Mim is forced to shuck off who she was – mother, daughter, wife, sister – and become the woman she needs to be to save her family and herself. &‘Sublime . . . With its superb storytelling and capacity to spark reflection on the way we live, this timely, riveting, warning bell of a book can be confidently recommended.&’ Books+Publishing &‘A shattering lightning bolt of a book.&’ Karen Viggers, author of The Lightkeeper&’s Wife &‘A clarion call, wrapped in vivid prose, inside a truly thrilling read&’ Angela Savage, author of Mother of Pearl and Behind the Night Bazaar &‘Shook me to my core. I could not put it down&’ Alice Robinson, author of Anchor Point and The Glad Shout &‘Mildenhall has imagined a world as terrifying and visionary as Margaret Atwood&’s Gilead, with the pace of the best thrillers – and characters I&’ll never forget&’ J.P. Pomare, author of Call Me Evie and In the Clearing &‘With The Mother Fault Mildenhall has achieved that rare thing – a book that at once tackles the big issues and is an addictive page-turner.&’ Melanie Cheng, author of Australia Day and Room for a Stranger &‘Compelling and deeply human. The Mother Fault is an urgent call from a future which is at once terrifying and familiar.' Kristina Olsson, award-winning author of Shell and Boy, Lost &‘Brilliant. A raw, urgent, white-knuckle ride through a world only a heartbeat away&’ James Bradley, author of Clade and Ghost Species &‘Clever, political, pacy and exciting. The Mother Fault is pure diamond-edged propulsive power. Book of the year.&’ Chris Flynn, author of Mammoth &‘An unvarnished, beautifully written, totally authentic tribute to the everyday badassery and bullshit of motherhood, to the ordinary extraordinariness of women. It&’s also a fast-paced edge-of-your-seat, heart-in-your-mouth adventure with an ending worthy of a Homeland season finale.&’ Anna Downes, author of The Safe Place