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HIDDEN MICKEY ADVENTURES 3: The Mermaid's Tale
by Nancy Temple RodrigueHIDDEN MICKEY ADVENTURES 3 The Mermaid's Tale Volume 3 in a series of action-adventure mysteries about Walt Disney and Disneyland written for Adults, Teens, & Tweens (age 9 & up). Flesch-Kincaid Grade 3.6 - Flesch Reading Ease 86 A FORGOTTEN TREASURE REVEALS A MISSING PUZZLE PIECE Going through family mementos in their grandmother s attic, twins Alex and Catie Michaels, along with Peter Brentwood, stumble on a familiar grey capsule and pictures of Margaret Michaels past. GRANDMA MARGARET WAS A MERMAID? Thrilled to learn she was a Disneyland Submarine Lagoon Mermaid in 1965, they suddenly connect the missing link to the beautiful mermaid Peter and Catie found in the Haunted Mansion attic. A MYSTERIOUS WOMAN HAS TO PROVE HERSELF Given a simple assignment by her boss, Walt Disney, Omah was unable to complete it and sent away in disgrace. Decades later she s still trying to make it right, but three kids are in the way. HER DEDICATION TURNS FANATICAL Disneyland then and now is the backdrop of this exciting Mermaid s Tale. Pieces of the puzzle get closer as three diverse groups are woven together in the past and the present all of them determined to protect Walt Disney's legacy. ALL 3 COLLIDE AS THE MERMAID'S TALE CONTINUES... The story continues with... HIDDEN MICKEY ADVENTURES 4: Revenge of the Wolf Another "E-Ticket" ride through Disney's history. Want to go on your own 'E-Ticket' adventure? Next time you visit a Disney Park you can play in Quests like Adam & Lance by bringing with you a copy of HIDDEN MICKEY ADVENTURES in Disneyland - HIDDEN MICKEY ADVENTURES in Disney California Adventure, and for our east coast Fans: HIDDEN MICKEY ADVENTURES in WDW Magic Kingdom (or download one to your mobile device).
High
by John ShirleyThe kind of originality that conventional science fiction is reluctant to welcome: a visionary adventure. In the near future, the human race is facing an intolerable population crisis and impending global conflict. Devastating war and vast destruction seem inevitable. Then the Great High comes--a partial cancellation of gravity--destroying cities, killing countless people, but the survivors possess strange new telekinetic powers. The old rules are meaningless; anarchy and violence arise, but rationality and cooperation also persist. But with all the old prejudices surviving, humans still turn to military force as the answer to their problems. Can humanity learn to adapt... and survive?
The High Druid's Blade
by Terry BrooksLegend has it that Paxon Leah is descended from the royals and warriors who once ruled the Highlands and waged war with magical weapons. But those kings, queens, and heroes are long gone, and there is nothing enchanted about the antique sword that hangs above Paxon's fireplace. Running his family's modest shipping business, Paxon leads a quiet life--until extraordinary circumstances overturn his simple world . . . and rewrite his destiny. When his brash young sister is abducted by a menacing stranger, Paxon races to her rescue with the only weapon he can find. And in a harrowing duel, he is stunned to discover powerful magic unleashed within him--and within his ancestors' ancient blade. But his formidable new ability is dangerous in untrained hands, and Paxon must master it quickly because his nearly fatal clash with the dark sorcerer Arcannen won't be his last. Leaving behind home and hearth, he journeys to the keep of the fabled Druid order to learn the secrets of magic and earn the right to become their sworn protector. But treachery is afoot deep in the Druids' ranks. And the blackest of sorcery is twisting a helpless innocent into a murderous agent of evil. To halt an insidious plot that threatens not only the Druid order but all the Four Lands, Paxon Leah must summon the profound magic in his blood and the legendary mettle of his elders in the battle fate has chosen him to fight. Praise for Terry Brooks "The Sword of Shannara is an unforgettable and wildly entertaining epic, animated by Terry Brooks's cosmically generative imagination and storytelling joy."--Karen Russell, New York Times bestselling author of Swamplandia! "If Tolkien is the grandfather of modern fantasy, Terry Brooks is its favorite uncle."--Peter V. Brett, New York Times bestselling author of The Desert Spear "I can't even begin to count how many of Terry Brooks's books I've read (and reread) over the years. From Shannara to Landover, his work was a huge part of my childhood."--Patrick Rothfuss, New York Times bestselling author of The Name of the Wind "Terry Brooks is a master of the craft and a trailblazer who established fantasy as a viable genre. He is required reading."--Brent Weeks, New York Times bestselling author of The Night Angel Trilogy "The Shannara books were among the first to really capture my imagination. My daydreams and therefore my stories will always owe a debt to Terry Brooks."--Brandon Mull, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Beyonders and Fablehaven seriesFrom the Hardcover edition.
The High Druid's Blade: The Defenders of Shannara (The Defenders of Shannara #1)
by Terry Brooks***50 MILLION TERRY BROOKS COPIES SOLD AROUND THE WORLD***THE SHANNARA CHRONICLES IS NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES'Terry's place is at the head of the fantasy world' Philip PullmanSECRETS REVEALED. POWERS UNLEASHED. A LEGEND IN THE MAKING . . . It is said that Paxon Leah is descended from the royals and warriors who once waged war with magical weapons. But those heroes are long gone now, and there is nothing enchanted about the antique sword that hangs above Paxon's fireplace. Little does Paxon know though, that extraordinary circumstances are about to overturn his simple world . . . and rewrite his destiny.Praise for Terry Brooks:'A master of the craft . . . required reading' Brent Weeks'I can't even begin to count how many of Terry Brooks's books I've read (and re-read) over the years' Patrick Rothfuss, author of The Name of the Wind'I would not be writing epic fantasy today if not for Shannara' Peter V. Brett, author of The Painted Man'If you haven't read Terry Brooks, you haven't read fantasy' Christopher Paolini, author of EragonThe Defenders of Shannara:THE HIGH DRUID'S BLADETHE DARKLING CHILDTHE SORCERER'S DAUGHTER
The High Druid's Blade: The Defenders of Shannara (The Defenders of Shannara #2)
by Terry Brooks***50 MILLION TERRY BROOKS COPIES SOLD AROUND THE WORLD***THE SHANNARA CHRONICLES IS NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES'Terry's place is at the head of the fantasy world' Philip PullmanSECRETS REVEALED. POWERS UNLEASHED. A LEGEND IN THE MAKING . . . It is said that Paxon Leah is descended from the royals and warriors who once waged war with magical weapons. But those heroes are long gone now, and there is nothing enchanted about the antique sword that hangs above Paxon's fireplace. Little does Paxon know though, that extraordinary circumstances are about to overturn his simple world . . . and rewrite his destiny.Praise for Terry Brooks:'A master of the craft . . . required reading' Brent Weeks'I can't even begin to count how many of Terry Brooks's books I've read (and re-read) over the years' Patrick Rothfuss, author of The Name of the Wind'I would not be writing epic fantasy today if not for Shannara' Peter V. Brett, author of The Painted Man'If you haven't read Terry Brooks, you haven't read fantasy' Christopher Paolini, author of EragonThe Defenders of Shannara:THE HIGH DRUID'S BLADETHE DARKLING CHILDTHE SORCERER'S DAUGHTER
High Stakes: A Jack Doyle Mystery (Jack Doyle Series #6)
by John McEvoy"McEvoy deftly manages his busy plot while liberally spicing it with intriguing racing stories."—Publishers WeeklyIrreverent Jack Doyle has worn many hats, one or two blown off by his irrepressible temper. A former boxer, advertising rep, and publicity man, Jack's midlife career has been shaped by the world of thoroughbred horse racing and dark deeds therein. So it's no surprise when two FBI agents he's sleuthed with before pressure him to identify an animal activist who is carrying out "mercy killings" of retired race horses donated to Midwestern university veterinary schools. Plus two Chicago senior citizens are being threatened by an imperious Internet millionaire intent on owning their beloved horse. Then a call comes from Ireland where the life of Jack's friend Niall Hanratty, the noted bookmaker, is under attack from an unknown enemy. Meanwhile Doyle's nemesis Harvey Rexroth, the rapacious media mogul Jack helped put into federal prison, enlists a fellow inmate, a Mobconnected attorney, to have Jack killed. Carrying out this contract will be W. D. Wiems, a brilliant, frighteningly warped University of Kansas student who has eagerly launched a career of murder for hire. Fast tracking, Jack visits vet schools while juggling pieces of investigations near home and traveling twice to Ireland where his quest to find Hanratty's enemy takes him to Kinsale, Connemara, and a Dublin slum. Meanwhile the vicious contract killer is, all unknown, tracking Jack…
High-Stakes Heist! (Little Golden Book)
by Courtney CarboneAs a member of the Super Hero team the Avengers, Captain America has many allies—and even more enemies! Can he stop the evil Arnim Zola from stealing a fortune before it's too late? Boys and girls ages 2 to 5 will love this action-packed Little Golden Book.
High Time for Heroes (Magic Tree House Merlin Missions #23)
by Sal Murdocca Mary Pope OsborneMagic Tree House #51: High Time for Heroes features Jack and Annie back in Egypt, still seeking the secrets of greatness for Merlin. This time they will meet the great nurse, Florence Nightingale, on her trip to Egypt that served as the inspiration for the choices that made her both famous and beloved.The Magic Tree House books, with their fiction and nonfiction titles, are perfect for parents and teachers just starting to get into the "Core Curriculum." With a blend of magic, adventure, history, science, danger, and cuteness, the topics range from kid pleasers (pirates, the Titanic, pandas) to curriculum perfect (rain forest, American Revolution, Abraham Lincoln) to seasonal shoe-ins (Halloween, Christmas, Thanksgiving). There is truly something for everyone here.
High Voltage! (Little Golden Book)
by Frank BerriosWhen the electrically charged villain Electro strikes, only the wall-crawling Amazing Spider-Man can stop him! Boys and girls ages 2 to 5 will love this web-slinging Little Golden Book.
A Highland Wolf Christmas
by Terry SpearIt's going to take a lot of mistletoe... Guthrie MacNeill, financial advisor for his clan and werewolf pack, is at his wit's end when the pack leader's mate hires a gorgeous party planner to bring holiday cheer to the castle. Guthrie's wildly attracted to Calla, except he can't reconcile the fact that his job is to save the clan's money, and hers seems to be to spend it.To warm this Highlander's heartCalla Stewart has never had a more difficult client. The laird and lady of the castle are delightful, but the handsome Highlander holding the purse strings is quite impossible. Since she specializes in holiday magic, Calla hopes she can make the scrooge-like wolf lighten up. Then Guthrie takes on the role of Highland warrior to protect her from an unexpected threat, and the holidays take a turn for the passionate.
The Highlander Next Door
by Janet ChapmanFrom the New York Time bestselling Janet Chapman comes this delightful tale of a young woman who's had enough of men...until she meets her spectacular new neighbor. Legend has it love is carried on the rising mists of Spellbound Falls, and not even time-traveling highlanders are immune to its magic... Birch Callahan has seen the trouble men can cause. After witnessing her mother's four marriages, Birch now runs a women's shelter and doesn't want a man in her life. But there's something about her neighbor, Niall MacKeage. Birch can't figure out how the cop can be so big and gruff and yet so insightful and compassionate--and sexy. Or how she's falling for a man who acts like someone from the twelfth century. Niall knows that Birch is attracted to him, even if she seems to distrust all men. Yet he also knows she has a secret--something that drives her to place herself in harm's way for the women of her shelter. Niall would gladly rush to Birch's side to protect her from harm, but with their secrets standing between them, he'll have to reveal his own truth if he wants to keep her...
The Highlander's Dark Seduction
by Joanne RockScotland, 1890Doomed to eternal wandering for over a century, Highlander Magnus Darroch has never encountered any creature-mortal or fae-like American heiress Elizabeth Harrison. She may be considered too tall and ungainly for polite society, yet the moment she dares to kiss him, Magnus knows he must possess her.Magnus has vowed to protect Elizabeth from his family's curse even if it means they must part. But in his strong embrace, Elizabeth feels desirable for the first time. And she soon finds that no force is greater than this highland warrior's passion....Secrets of the Darroch Clan
The Highlander's Haunted Kiss
by Joanne RockScotland, 1890Lillian Desalles has no business trespassing in Iain Darroch's family stronghold. By rights, the American beauty shouldn't even be able to see him. Cursed to wander the Highlands for all time, Iain appears to other mortals as a specter. Yet to Lily, he's every inch a man. And the desires that have been dormant for over a century come crashing back to life at her touch.Lily needs to claim her late husband's Scottish property if she's to have any chance of independence. Invergale keep is rugged and rough but breathtaking-as is the warrior protecting it. And loving the Highlander may free him at last...or doom her to share his fate forever.Secrets of the Darroch Clan
A Highlander's Obsession: A Highlander's Beloved Novel (Highlander's Beloved #1)
by Vonnie DavisIn the vein of Jennifer Ashley's Shifters Unbound series and Shelly Laurenston's Pride Stories, Vonnie Davis introduces two wandering souls who discover that true love needs no words in this explosive, fantastical novel. Somehow able to telepathically communicate with animals, Paisley Munro has found meaning in her so-called gifts by working as a veterinary assistant. But while traveling to Scotland for a relative's funeral, Paisley fears that she really has lost her mind. Out in the highlands, she hears distinctly human thoughts coming from a wild bear. Terrified and desperate, she returns to the lodge and collapses in the powerful arms of its owner, a mysterious man with whom she shares a simmering attraction. Creighton Matheson and his fellow shape-shifters have been roaming this land freely for centuries. Now Paisley may inherit his home, putting his kind in grave danger. His mistrust only deepens when he realizes she can read his mind. Yet he cannot deny that this tantalizing woman makes him burn with desire--and hunger for the prospect of a tender love. Now Creighton must decide which would hurt more: revealing the truth or losing Paisley forever.Advance praise for A Highlander's Obsession "Sexy, magical, and full of hot, kilted men! The perfect romantic read!"--New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Laura Kaye "While I enjoy all sub-genres of romance, A Highlander's Obsession, Ms. Davis's funny, sexy, and suspenseful new paranormal romance has shot to the top of my list!"--Dixie Lee Brown, author of the Trust No One series "Brilliant, sexy, and laugh-out-loud hilarious, A Highlander's Obsession belongs on the keeper shelf to enjoy again and again, right next to all of Vonnie Davis's fabulous stories! Get ready to fall in love. Creighton Matteson has just skyrocketed to the top of my all-time favorite romance heroes list! I can't wait for the other books in this series. Kudos to Ms. Davis for creating this memorable paranormal romance."--AJ Nuest, author of The Golden Key Chronicles "Sexy and funny with characters that walk straight into your heart . . . Vonnie Davis will have you rushing to turn the pages until the very last word. Scots, kilts, and bears, oh my!"--Sarah Grimm, author of the Black Phoenix series "Vonnie Davis delivers a sexy paranormal romance to tickle your funny bone and leave you sighing."--Mackenzie Crowne "A Highlander's Obsession is one of those stories you never want to end, a sizzling romance packed with a hot kilted hero, an ancient curse, and the magical beauty of the Highlands. I laughed. I cried. I cheered. I cursed. Don't miss this delightful escape from 'real' life!"--Maeve Greyson, author of A Highlander in Her Past "Charming, sexy, and full of surprises: A Highlander's Obsession is all this and more. Add it to your 'must-read' list. Warning: You're going to fall in love with Creighton and his clan."--Amie Louellen, author of Ten Reasons Not to Date a Cop"Where to begin? Where. To. Begin . . . From start to finish, conflict to resolution, this was sheer brilliance."--Kelly Moran, author of The Dysfunctional Test Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from other Loveswept titles.
Highlander's Portrait: A Highland Secrets Story (Enchanted Keepsakes Ser. #2)
by C. A. SzarekFrom the world of the Highland Secrets Trilogy! Historical romance author Ashlyn George is an uninspired author. Writer’s block plagues her imagination, so her agent encourages her to go on a trip to Scotland that’s geared toward writers. She’ll try just about anything to put words on the page, since her latest manuscript is overdue. She collides with a blue-eyed hottie that looks just like an old portrait she bought in an antique shop in Inverness. As laird of his clan, Eoin MacLeod has been charged with protecting the famed Faerie Flag. When it changes hands, he has to ensure it’s safe—no matter when that may be. Using the Faery Stones, and his Fae blood, he time travels from the eighteenth century. He’s done it again and again, but this time he wants to bring the Flag back with him. He didn’t count on a bonnie lass from the twenty-first century to argue, and claim it for herself. Her passion brings out desires in Eoin that make him want to put aside his duty and stake a claim of his own…on her.
Hijo de nadie (Cazadores Oscuros 24)
by Sherrilyn KenyonRomance, pasión y aventuras paranormales a raudales en esta vigesimocuarta entrega de la serie «Cazadores Oscuros». Nueva Orleans, 2014. Tras un divorcio desagradable y una serie de fracasos profesionales, Josette Landry se merece un golpe de suerte. Sin embargo, no parece que el trabajo de cámara que le ofrece su prima Selena vaya a facilitarle la vida. La joven, que se considera una poderosa vidente, y su grupo de amigos quieren poner en marcha un programa de televisión sobre fenómenos paranormales y a Jo le parece una locura. Cuando durante su primer día de trabajo Jo conoce a Cadegan, las cosas toman un giro aún más extraño. En cuanto le ve, Jo se da cuenta de que hay algo oscuro en él. Lo que no sabe es que vendió su alma hace mucho para vengarse de alguien que le había traicionado. Y tampoco puede adivinar que ese chico tan misterioso y sarcástico está a su vez muy intrigado por algo que ha visto en ella... Cadegan es muy consciente de que debe mantenerse lejos de Josette, pero, al mismo tiempo, este chico que no ha conocido el amor se siente irremediablemente fascinado por esa criatura inocente que despierta su instinto protector. Reseñas:«Un libro de muy alta calidad. Cadegan es un protagonista de los que dejan huella.»El rincón de la novela romántica «Todo un fenómeno editorial... Sherrilyn Kenyon es la reina del increíblemente exitoso género romántico paranormal... Una de las autoras más solicitadas y prolíficas de Estados Unidos en la actualidad.»Publishers Weekly «La escritura de Kenyon es fresca, irónica y rebosante de imaginación.»Boston Globe «Una lectura cautivadora.»Entretainment Weekly
El Hijo Del Zapatero
by Natalia Magalí Prieto Gayle Ramage1807. Siendo todavía un pequeño, Brogan O'Malley se encuentra con la extraña y enigmática Darcy en las calles de Edimburgo. Diez años después, Brogan, convertido en ladrón de poca monta, la encuentra una vez más y se sorprende al notar que no ha envejecido ni un día.Transcurren otros diez años más, corre el año 1827 y la vida de Brogan ha empeorado. Está a punto de involucrarse con los inescrupulosos ladrones de cadáveres William Burke y William Hare, y la reaparición de la siempre joven Darcy llevará a Brogan a descubrir un secreto que cambiará su vida para siempre.
Los hijos del Scarlatti: Los Hijos Del Scarlatti (Infinity Drake #Volumen 1)
by John McNallyCon Los hijos del Scarlatti comienzan las aventuras de «Infinity Drake», una serie que fascinará a lectores aficionados a las historias basadas en hechos científicos. Un poco de ciencia ficción, mucha acción, muchísimo humor y, sobre todo, unos personajes inolvidables. Aprovechando la ausencia de su abuela, con quien vive desde la muerte de sus padres, Infinity Finn Drake -un chico de doce años apasionado de la ciencia- se marcha unos días a los Pirineos con su tío Al, experto en química atómica. Cuando este es convocado urgentemente a una reunión secreta, se lleva a su sobrino con él. La situación es grave. Un investigador con aviesas intenciones ha dejado en libertad a uno de los dos únicos ejemplares del scarlatti, un insecto mutante del tamaño de un pulgar y parecido a una avispa, capaz de inocular cientos de dosis de un veneno mortal. Si alguien consiguiera manipularlo y reproducirlo, el scarlatti supondría un peligro incalculable para la Humanidad. Consultados los científicos sobre la mejor manera de localizar y liquidar a la bestia, el plan propuesto por el tío Al es el escogido para ejecutar la misión: con ayuda de un acelerador de partículas, se encogerá a una unidad militar de élite que, provista de un helicóptero igualmente diminuto pilotado por la intrépida Delta, deberá perseguir al scarlatti hasta destruirlo. Pero un presunto sabotaje produce un efecto inesperado: Finn también ha sido reducido a un tamaño de nueve milímetros, por lo que los militares, muy interesados en contar con sus conocimientos, deciden incorporarlo al comando que ha de exterminar al feroz animal.
Hip Deep in Dragons
by Christina WestcottFirst it was pythons in the Everglades. Now it’s dragons. Doctor Laura Chambers considers her life well-ordered and unremarkable. She holds down multiple jobs, stashing away every extra penny for the day she can afford to open her own veterinary practice. Her idea of a pleasant evening consists of dinner at home with her cats, then turning in early with a hot new romance novel. Inviting the ruggedly handsome stranger she found asleep on her porch to join her for breakfast should have been out of the question—even if he did have gorgeous green eyes and call her Milady. With his charming brogue and courtly manners, Robert of Starhollow could be a British tourist hitch-hiking across Florida in search of a mysterious individual named Shakagwa Dun. But Laura soon learns she’ll be asked to believe more than a few impossible things this morning before breakfast. Robby is a wizard from a parallel world where magic still exists and he’s hot on the trail of a dragon, a particularly nasty creature who’s picked the Florida Everglades as a likely spot to set up housekeeping and raise a brood of dragonlings. If the sexy young wizard can’t convince the dragon to return to their world, he may have no choice but to slay it, and Laura is determined to not let him face that danger alone. If they don’t succeed in disrupting the dragon’s plans, Florida could soon find itself hip deep in dragons.
His Untamed Desire
by Katie ReusFrom the author of Mating Instinct comes a sexy and thrilling novella about primal desires. Lupine shifter Daphne's recent move back home gives her a chance at the fierce and sexy male she's always wanted: jaguar shifter Hector. Daphne plans to show him she's all grown up, and more than enough woman for him. Unfortunately, a certain vampire has been harassing her and won't take no for an answer. Hector knows Daphne can take care of herself, but he immediately steps in to protect her. He's lusted after the sweet and sensual woman for years. With circumstances forcing them to share a roof, Hector's not hiding his attraction toward her any longer. But Daphne's not the only shifter with vampire problems: tensions between the two groups are rising all over New Orleans. Pregnant shifters are being kidnapped and Hector's sister could be the next victim. When Daphne underestimates her stalker's persistence, it might be too late for Hector to keep both of the women he loves safe. His Untamed Desire includes a preview from the next Moon Shifter novel, Avenger's Heat.
His Untamed Desire: Moon Shifter enovella
by Katie ReusAn exciting novella in Katie Reus's Moon Shifter series of passionate and protective wolf shifters, filled with mystery, suspense and sensual romance. Perfect for fans of Kresley Cole, Nalini Singh, Patricia Briggs and Larissa Ione.Lupine shifter Daphne's recent move back home has given her a chance to get what she's always wanted - sexy jaguar shifter Hector. Daphne wants to show she's grown up and woman enough for him but Hector's been ready and willing. Daphne can look after herself but when there's a problem with a vampire who refuses to take no for an answer, Hector steps in to protect her.Tensions between vampires and shifters are rising in New Orleans. Pregnant shifters all over the city are being kidnapped and Hector's sister could be the next victim. When Daphne underestimates her stalker's persistence, it might be too late for Hector to keep both of the women he loves safe.Don't miss the rest of the unforgettable Moon Shifter series. Alpha Instinct, Lover's Instinct, Primal Possession, Mating Instinct, Avenger's Heat, and Hunter Reborn are available now!
The Hitler Options: Alternate Decisions of World War II (Greenhill Military Paperback Ser.)
by Kenneth MackseyTen stories of what-if World War II scenarios from military historians: &“A thought-provoking study of what might have been.&” —British Army Review What would have happened if Hitler invaded England in July 1940, or concentrated on the capture of Moscow in 1941 instead of first diverting to Kiev? Or if Rommel had implemented Plan Orient in 1942, striking across the Middle East to join Japanese forces moving to India? How would the course of World War II have been changed if Churchill had persuaded the Americans to concentrate on attacking the &“soft underbelly&” of Europe instead of Northern France? In this compelling book, ten acclaimed military historians explore what might have happened if at ten crucial turning points of the war Hitler had taken a different direction, or how he would have reacted if the Allies had changed course. Each scenario is based on real situations and are within the bounds of what could genuinely have occurred. With vivid and realistic descriptions of the ensuing campaigns and battles, The Hitler Options is a gripping, thought-provoking and, at times, disturbing look at what could have been.
The Hive Construct
by Alexander MaskillSituated deep in the Sahara Desert, New Cairo is a city built on technology – from the huge, life-giving solar panels that keep it functioning in a radically changed, resource-scarce world to the artificial implants that have become the answer to all and any of mankind's medical problems. But it is also a divided city, dominated by a handful of omnipotent corporate dynasties. And when a devastating new computer virus begins to spread through the poorest districts, shutting down the life-giving implants that enable so many to survive, the city begins to slide into the anarchy of violent class struggle. Hiding amidst the chaos is Zala Ulora. A gifted hacker and fugitive from justice, she believes she might be able to earn her life back by tracing the virus to its source and destroying it before it destroys the city. Or before the city destroys itself . . .With its vivid characters, bold ideas and explosive action, The Hive is science fiction at its most exciting, inventive and accessible.
Holding on to Hope
by Sid LoveBradley Parker has waited twenty years for Mr. Right, and on Valentine's Day, he finally finds him. It's love at first sight, and Brad even loses his virginity to the man of his dreams. But when he wakes up the next morning unable to remember anything--even what the man looked like--his best friend, Leslie, is convinced he imagined the whole thing. Brad knows he didn't make up the best night of his life, but he has no idea of the danger he's putting himself in as he struggles to recall the details of his perfect man. His search may lead him to parts of New York City he never dreamed existed and a war being waged in the shadows.
Hollow City (Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children #2)
by Ransom Riggs<P>This second novel begins in 1940, immediately after the first book ended. Having escaped Miss Peregrine's island by the skin of their teeth, Jacob and his new friends must journey to London, the peculiar capital of the world. Along the way, they encounter new allies, a menagerie of peculiar animals, and other unexpected surprises. <P>Complete with dozens of newly discovered (and thoroughly mesmerizing) vintage photographs, this new adventure will delight readers of all ages.