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Oscuros
by Lauren KatePredestinados a encontrarse, condenados a perderse... Hay algo dolorosamente familiar en Daniel Grigori. Misterioso y reservado, capta la atención de Luce Price desde el mismo momento que lo ve en su primer día en el internado Sword & Cross en Savannah. Eìl es lo único que la alegra en un sitio donde los móviles están prohibidos y las cámaras de seguridad te siguen a cada paso. Sólo hay un problema: Daniel no quiere tener nada que ver con ella --y así se lo ha hecho entender. Pero Luce no lo puede dejar ir. Irremediablemente atraída, está empeñada en averiguar qué secretos guarda Daniel tan desesperadamente... aunque le cueste la vida. En el proceso, Luce descubrirá que esta historia de amor aparentemente nueva tiene un origen que, en realidad, se remonta miles de años atrás --un origen más trágico y formidable de lo que nunca podía haber imaginado.Saga romántica llena de amantes condenados, ángeles caídos, seres inmortales y memorias perdidas, Oscuros es una emocionante historia de amor en cuyo corazón yace la pregunta ¿qué pasaría si nunca pudieras estar con tu alma gemela?
Oscuros: El Retorno De Los (Oscuros #Volumen 1)
by Lauren Kate¿Y si la persona para quien estás predestinado... nunca pudiera ser tuya? Esta es la novela que da inicia a la saga «Oscuros», la historia de Daniel y Luce, dos almas predestinadas a encontrarse, condenados a perderse... Helstone, Inglaterra, 1854. Es noche cerrada y dos jóvenes conversan en una remota casa de campo. Se sienten irresistiblemente atraídos el uno por el otro, pero él insiste en que no pueden estar juntos. Ella obvia sus advertencias y se acerca a él, con paso lento y desafiante. Cuando se besan, una furiosa llamarada lo inunda todo.
Ossa e Corallo
by Tiffany Daune Paolo CostaHalen sa che le scintille che le infiammano le dita sono un pericolo. Ha passato ogni attimo della sua vita nel tentativo di contenere quelle emozioni esplosive che le permettono di distruggere ogni cosa, ma adesso che è tornata a Rockaway Beach, il posto in cui ha visto suo padre annegare, non riesce più a domare le fiamme. Halen cerca di resistere, ma quando viene spinta verso un nuovo mondo pieno di misteri, il regno sommerso di Elosia, inizia a scoprire la verità sul suo passato e non può fare a meno di andare a fuoco. Mentre esplora Elosia, capisce che ogni attimo della sua vita è stato una menzogna. Quando le stesse persone che l'hanno ingannata si offrono di aiutarla, Halen deve scegliere: andare via, o scatenare la magia che potrebbe distruggere ogni cosa?
Ossessione
by Valentina Sciortino Antonio LagaresQualsiasi azione quotidiana coinvolge l'uomo in una determinata trama sociale. Compere Fare, andare al cinema, viaggiare en metropolitana; sono alcuni fatti Quotidiani che ci obbligano una mirada un simili altri con contatto, un conviverci. Per istinto, o mancanza di questo, tendiamo un pensare che quella persona, che momentaneamente condivide il nostro spazio pensi llegado noi. Lo stesso accade riguardo all'organizzazione delle o Atti Vitali. È umano considerare che siamo tutti uguali, che possediamo similità di Gusti o carestie. La complicata trama sociale è intessuta con fili eterogenei, fortemente legati, ma così minuscoli che individuarli impossibile a volte è. La Presente si ópera sofferma Do Casi particolari di persone che por capricho del destino, o por scherzo della Natura, si trovano al margine del mondo convenzionale. Le di menti psicopatici, assassini e violenti, tra gli altri, si contrappongono all'indifferenza e incomprensioni dell'ambiente circostante. Sono così differenti dal resto? Il libro si focalizza Do ONU dettagliato racconto dei processi mentali che subiscono i personagggi: Cosa pensano? Provano Che sentimenti? Come si trasforma la loro vita íntima? Questi sono alcuni dei Quesiti che vanno svelati nell'avanzare trama della Attraverso il libro «Ossessione», Immerge Antonio Lagares ci negli angoli più Oscuri e inospitali dell'inconscio umano, invitando il lettore un fermarsi e analizzare distinte storie legado sfera alla Vitale. Sagace Uno sguardo, impegnata con esseri differenti dallo sociale estándar. Nove storie legado sugerente una ONU medesimo filo CONDUTTORE: la psiche umana, i suoi misteri e ciò che conosciamo di essa. Me di questo personaggi libro sono Realmente polemici, così come la tematica che incarnano. Gli stessi affondano nella profondità dell'essere, lasciando Alle intemperie le paure e le Miserie di esso, così come la debolezza e la fragilità d
Other Terrors: An Inclusive Anthology
by Vince A. Liaguno Rena MasonAn anthology of original new horror stories edited by Bram Stoker Award winners Vince Liaguno and Rena Mason that showcases authors from underrepresented backgrounds telling terrifying tales of what it means to be, or merely to seem, &“other&”Offering original new stories from some of the biggest names in horror as well as some of the hottest up-and-coming talents, Other Fears will provide the ultimate reading experience for horror fans who want to celebrate fear of &“the other.&” Be they of a different culture, a different background, a different sexual preference, a different belief system, or a different skin color, some people simply aren&’t part of the dominant community—and are perceived as scary. Humans are almost instinctively inclined to fear what&’s different, as foolish as that may be, and there are a multitude of individuals who have spent far too long on the outside looking in. And the thing about the outside is . . . it&’s much larger than you think.In Other Fears, horror writers from a multitude of underrepresented backgrounds will be putting a new, terrifying spin on what it means to be &“the other.&” People, places, and things once considered normal will suddenly appear different, striking a deeper, much more primal, chord of fear. Are our eyes playing tricks on us, or is there something truly sinister lurking under the surface of what we thought we knew? And who among us who is really of the other, after all?
Other Worlds: Peasants, Pilgrims, Spirits, Saints
by TeffiStories about the occult, folk religions, superstition, and spiritual customs in Russia by one of the most essential twentieth-century writers of short fiction and essays.Though best known for her comic and satirical sketches of pre-Revolutionary Russia, Teffi was a writer of great range and human sympathy. The stories on otherworldly themes in this collection are some of her finest and most profound, displaying the acute psychological sensitivity beneath her characteristic wit and surface brilliance.Other Worlds presents stories from across the whole of Teffi&’s long career, from her early days as a literary celebrity in Moscow to her post-Revolutionary years as an émigré in Paris. In the early story &“A Quiet Backwater,&” a laundress gives a long disquisition on the name days of the flora and fauna and on the Feast of the Holy Ghost, a day on which &“no one dairnst disturb the earth.&” The story &“Wild Evening&” is about the fear of the unknown; &“The Kind That Walk,&” a penetrating study of antisemitism and of xenophobia; and &“Baba Yaga,&” about the archetypal Russian witch and her longing for wildness and freedom. Teffi traces the persistent influence of the ancient Slavic gods in superstitions and customs, and the deep connection of the supernatural to everyday life in the provinces. In &“Volya,&” the autobiographical final story, the power and pain of Baba Yaga is Teffi&’s own.
Otherside Picnic (Otherside Picnic #3)
by Iori MiyazawaIn this sci-fi/fantasy survival thriller, the dangerous and deadly realm of the Otherside--where urban legends roam--calls to two women, both in search of something. As they set out to sate their curiosity and explore this other world, will the most earth-shattering thing they discover on the Otherside be their feelings for each other? <p><p> The hunt for Satsuki continues, but Sorawo begins to have second thoughts in the face of Toriko's heedless urgency, leading to a heated argument... And when Sorawo loses her way in the space between reality and the Otherside, only to run into another mysterious entity—the Time-space Man—she discovers that Toriko's crossed to the Otherside without her! Unable to locate Toriko, Sorawo must put her feelings about Satsuki aside and enlist Kozakura in the search for her missing friend...
Otherside Picnic 01 (Otherside Picnic #1)
by Iori MiyazawaIn this sci-fi/fantasy survival thriller, the dangerous and deadly realm of the Otherside--where urban legends, cryptids, and folkloric legends roam--calls to two women, both in search of something. As they set out to sate their curiosity and explore this other world, will the most earth-shattering thing they discover on the Otherside be their feelings for each other?While on the trail of alleged paranormal activity, amateur urban explorer, depressed college student, and all-around loner Sorawo discovers a door to a curious destination--the Otherside. There, she has a near-miss with a creature both repulsive and mesmerizing...but before she can fall prey to the strange beast, the beautiful Toriko comes to her rescue! What horrors await the pair as they continue to explore this parallel world and its bizarre and dangerous denizens?!
Otherside Picnic 02 (Otherside Picnic #2)
by Iori MiyazawaIn this sci-fi/fantasy survival thriller, the dangerous and deadly realm of the Otherside--where urban legends, cryptids, and folkloric legends roam--calls to two women, both in search of something. As they set out to sate their curiosity and explore this other world, will the most earth-shattering thing they discover on the Otherside be their feelings for each other?When Sorawo and Toriko undertake another foray into the Otherside via a Shinjuku pub and lose their way, Kisaragi Station awaits them. The unarmed pair gets into trouble, only to be saved by a mysterious band of soldiers. As the girls soon discover, the soldiers are American marines stationed in Japan who found their way into the Otherside from their Okinawan base and have been making camp at Kisaragi themselves, unable to find a way home. Will Sorawo and Toriko be able to escape the eerie station?!
Othersphere (Otherkin Ser.)
by Nina BerryThis new series is sure to be a hit! --RT Book Reviews, 4 starsI always wanted to know where I came from. Now that knowledge could destroy me. Dez thought she knew who her mother was, who she was. Thought she had friends, a boy who loved her, and a school where she finally fit in. But across the veil linking our world and the next lurks a monster which can annihilate. . .or liberate her. Now she must confront it there with help from one boy who loves her and one who can't stand the sight of her. Dez thought she understood her tiger form, her deepest self. But in this treacherous place, she'll have to choose between the two halves of her soul--and determine which world survives. "Be prepared to lose some sleep. Otherkin is full of non-stop action and suspense, and you're not going to be able to put it down!"
Otherworld Challenger
by Jane GodmanKING OF THE OTHERWORLD The race is on to find the true heir to the faerie crown before the evil king Moncoya returns from exile. Mercenary necromancer Jethro de Loix will find the challenger to Moncoya's crown...for a price. One million mortal dollars. Outraged at Jethro's audacity, Princess Vashti, Moncoya's daughter, arranges to accompany him on his mission. Jethro doesn't want company, especially not from Moncoya's belligerent, pampered daughter. But as their journey pits them against evil forces, their animosity soon gives way to an overwhelming physical attraction. When the trail ends on the legendary Isle of Avalon, can the pair face down the evil sorceress Morgan le Fay to claim a future they'd long denied themselves?
Otherworld Chills: Final Tales of the Otherworld (Otherworld Tales)
by Kelley Armstrong'Kelley Armstrong has long been a favorite of mine.' - Charlaine Harris, New York Times bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse series 'This might just be the welcome diversion you need.' - The Washington PostIn this thrilling and hugely entertaining collection of novellas and short stories, Kelley Armstrong returns one last time to her bestselling Otherworld series. Among other tales, the werewolf pack is on the hunt for an old and very dangerous enemy; two very different vampires attempt to settle an old feud; a supernatural date turns hot enough to burn down a building and - in a brand-new novella - Paige and Lucas have a huge decision to make about their future. Featuring much-loved characters, this final collection completes several important storylines, making it a must-have for Kelley Armstrong's many fans.Books by Kelley Armstrong: Women of the Otherworld series Bitten Stolen Dime Store Magic Industrial Magic Haunted Broken No Humans Involved Personal Demon Living with the Dead Frost Bitten Walking the Witch Spellbound Thirteen Nadia Stafford Exit Strategy Made to be Broken Wild JusticeRocktonCity of the LostA Darkness AbsoluteThis Fallen PreyWatcher in the WoodsAlone in the Wild Darkest Powers The Summoning The Awakening The Reckoning Otherworld Tales Men of the Otherworld Tales of the Otherworld Otherworld Nights Otherworld Secrets Otherworld Chills Darkness Rising The Gathering The Calling The Rising Cainsville Omens Visions Deceptions Betrayals Rituals
Otherworld Nights: Book 3 of the Tales of the Otherworld Series (Otherworld Tales #16)
by Kelley Armstrong'A taut, sensual thriller that grips from the first page. Elena Michaels is at once sublime and sympathetic, a modern heroine who shows that real women bite back.' - Karin Slaughter, The New York TimesSunday Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong captivated readers with her Women of the Otherworld series of supernatural thrillers. In this new anthology, favourite characters return in stories of drama, danger and desire. Legendary werewolf partners Elena and Clay stalk the pages of this book, along with vampires, witches, half-demons and sorcerers. Filled with fan favourites and rarities, Otherworld Nights concludes with a brand-new novella, 'Vanishing Act'. This thrilling longer story is set after series finale 13, and features much-loved characters Savannah and Adam as they begin a new life - and a mysterious new case - together.Books by Kelley Armstrong: Women of the Otherworld series Bitten Stolen Dime Store Magic Industrial Magic Haunted Broken No Humans Involved Personal Demon Living with the Dead Frost Bitten Walking the Witch Spellbound Thirteen Nadia Stafford Exit Strategy Made to be Broken Wild JusticeRocktonCity of the LostA Darkness AbsoluteThis Fallen PreyWatcher in the WoodsAlone in the Wild Darkest Powers The Summoning The Awakening The Reckoning Otherworld Tales Men of the Otherworld Tales of the Otherworld Otherworld Nights Otherworld Secrets Otherworld Chills Darkness Rising The Gathering The Calling The Rising Cainsville Omens Visions Deceptions Betrayals Rituals
Otherworld Protector
by Jane GodmanA Sorcerer... Secrets and Seduction... When Stella Fallon journeys to Spain for a dream job, she never suspects that a cataclysmic confrontation is looming. Or that she is the last in an ancient line of dark sorcerers. For her new employer-an electronics billionaire-is actually a Faerie King desperate to harness Stella's powers so he can rule the Otherworld. The only one who can protect Stella is a man she once thought her guardian angel. Cal becomes human, but his centuries-old secret could destroy her trust. Still, the pair cannot deny their white-hot attraction as they seek refuge in a cave to prepare for a battle of epic magnitude...
Otherworld Renegade
by Jane GodmanClaiming her felt like his destiny...but could prove to be his ultimate undoing. Desperate to flee a horrific arranged marriage, Princess Tanzi turned to the only man who could help. Lorcan Malone, infamous necromancer, had vowed to come to her aid whenever she needed him. And even as they traveled from the mortal world into the fantastical Otherworld, Tanzi knew her true need ran deeper than just a rescue. She was his enemy's daughter. A renegade like Lorcan had no business craving a Fae princess, one intended for a greater calling. Yet he was powerless to resist the pull to do more than protect Tanzi...
Otherworld Secrets: Book 4 of the Tales of the Otherworld Series (Otherworld Tales)
by Kelley Armstrong'[A] fast-paced story.' - Orlando Sentinel'A taut, sensual thriller that grips from the first page. Elena Michaels is at once sublime and sympathetic, a modern heroine who shows that real women bite back.' - Karin Slaughter, The New York TimesKelley Armstrong captivated readers with her Sunday Times bestselling Women of the Otherworld series of supernatural thrillers. Now her characters return in this gripping anthology. The collection begins with a brand-new novella featuring werewolf Karl Marsden and half-demon Hope, in what might be Karl's last heist. Meanwhile Elena and Clay are trapped in a wintry small town with a killer on the loose, in the fast-paced and atmospheric novella 'Forbidden'.In 'Angelic', former black witch and part-time angel Eve is sent on a dangerous mission by the Fates, while necromancer Jaime tackles a ghost with a seriously bad attitude in 'The Ungrateful Dead'. Zoe Takano is forced to defend her territory in the hugely entertaining 'Zen and the Art of Vampirism'. And in the final novella, 'Counterfeit Magic', Paige Winterbourne and Lucas Cortez take on a troubling case that will change the couple for ever.An exciting collection of novellas and stories, both original and specially chosen by the author, featuring much-loved Otherworld characters in heart-stopping, pulse-racing action.Books by Kelley Armstrong: Women of the Otherworld series Bitten Stolen Dime Store Magic Industrial Magic Haunted Broken No Humans Involved Personal Demon Living with the Dead Frost Bitten Walking the Witch Spellbound Thirteen Nadia Stafford Exit Strategy Made to be Broken Wild JusticeRocktonCity of the LostA Darkness AbsoluteThis Fallen PreyWatcher in the WoodsAlone in the Wild Darkest Powers The Summoning The Awakening The Reckoning Otherworld Tales Men of the Otherworld Tales of the Otherworld Otherworld Nights Otherworld Secrets Otherworld Chills Darkness Rising The Gathering The Calling The Rising Cainsville Omens Visions Deceptions Betrayals Rituals
Otherworldly
by F.T. LukensA sceptic and a supernatural creature get more than they bargain for when they make crossroads deal to save themselves. A perfect LGBT+ romantic fantasy for fans of Rainbow Rowell, Margaret Rogerson and Adam Silvera! Ellery doesn&’t believe in magic. Sure, they&’ve been stuck in a five-year winter, but there&’s got to be a scientific explanation for that. They&’re more concerned with working hard to send money back to the family farm than with whether there&’s a goddess out there who could put a stop to it.Knox has been trapped in the human realm for years. In service to a powerful witch for a decade, Knox is finally freed when her crossroads deal meets its terms. But Knox isn&’t sure he wants to return to the Other World, especially since his queen seems to have abandoned him. When a chance encounter finds Ellery coming to Knox&’s rescue, they're suddenly face to face with a (annoyingly attractive) guy who claims to be a supernatural familiar – something they definitely don&’t believe. But Ellery needs a way to stop the endless winter and save their family farm, and Knox needs a human who can tether him to their realm. A crossroads deal can&’t go wrong, can it?Funny, subversive, romantic fantasy from New York Times bestselling author F. T. Lukens. Look out for So This is Ever After, In Deeper Waters and Spell Bound.
Ouija
by Katharine TurnerIt's not just a game.As far as Elaine Morris is concerned, the Ouija board is just a game she played at sleepovers as a kid. But her best friend, Debbie, has been messing around with one recently--and claims she's starting to hear strange noises around the house. 'Laine thinks Debbie is a total dork for getting spooked, until Debbie dies in a horrible and haunting way. Desperate to figure out what really happened to her friend, 'Laine starts using the Ouija board to uncover its mystery. She soon learns that something sinister has come through the board, and it's not ready to say GOOD-BYE.Read this heart-stopping novel before seeing the major motion picture!
Our Encounters with Evil & Other Stories Library Edition
by Mike Mignola Warwick Johnson-CadwellJoin monster hunters extraordinaire and jump into eerie and whimsical Victorian-style tales of monster hunters, vampires, and supernatural sleuths in this collection of stories that is equal parts chilling and charming.In this three part collection, Professor Meinhardt and his assistant Mr. Knox pursue the undead and Mr. Higgins' tragic history; explore strange supernatural happenings with investigator Ms. Mary Van Sloan; and seek to uncover the truth of the prolific vampire slayer and one-time compatriot of theirs, James Falconspeare. Collecting Mr. Higgins Comes Home, Our Encounters with Evil, and Falconspeare from Mike Mignola and Warwick Johnson-Cadwell&’s iconic team-up.
Our Encounters with Evil: Adventures of Professor J.T. Meinhardt and His Assistant Mr. Knox
by Mike Mignola Warwick Johnson-CadwellMr. Higgins was just the beginning!Follow Professor J.T. Meinhardt and Mr. Knox as they continue their pursuit of ne'er-do-well creatures of the night! Backed by the dauntless vampire hunter Ms. Mary Van Sloan, the heroes of Mr. Higgins Comes Home pursue vampires, werewolves, and other horrors that even they are hard-put to name or explain. The only thing that's for certain is that the strange truths these adventurers uncover are seldom what they seem. From the horror-genius minds of Mike Mignola and Warwick Johnson-Cadwell comes the next installment of endearingly terrifying tales from Meinhardt, Knox, and Van Sloan. Set against the detailed and stylized background of Johnson-Cadwell's art, these stories are a striking continuation of daring occult adventure! Grab some garlic and silver bullets, and settle in for a thrilling read!
Our Eyes at Night: The Last Ghost Series, Book Three (The Last Ghost Series #3)
by M DresslerA spellbinding novel of the hunter and the hunted, defiance and survival, for fans of Jennifer McMahon and Simone St. James In a climate-ravaged town in the remote Utah desert, a house remodels itself, a cemetery is rearranged, and an ancient valley is suddenly haunted by a glimmering visitor. Called in to "clean" the unwanted dead, ghost hunter Philip Pratt finds himself in territory at once familiar and unfamiliar, stalking the spirit of Emma Rose Finnis, a one-hundred-year-old phantom who has never let his own spirit rest. Yet Emma has come to this blazing desert for her own reasons—to see just how far a ghost can go in a changing world. And if a living man bars her path, she must find a way through him, even if it means risking her heart and soul. Joined by other ghosts of the West, both old and new, she will make her stand for the unexpected chance at love and home, far from the cold ocean grave where she began. A boldly imaginative tale of loss, hope, and danger by the award-winning author of the Last Ghost series, Our Eyes at Night is a journey through a stunning landscape of inescapable consequences, for both the living and the dead.
Our Hideous Progeny: A Novel
by C.E. McGillIt is not the monster you must fear, but the monster it makes of men. . .Mary is the great-niece of Victor Frankenstein. She knows her great uncle disappeared under mysterious circumstances in the Arctic, but she doesn’t know why or how. . . .The 1850s are a time of discovery, and London is ablaze with the latest scientific theories and debates, especially when a spectacular new exhibition of dinosaur sculptures opens at the Crystal Palace. Mary is keen to make her name in this world of science alongside her geologist husband, Henry—but despite her sharp mind and sharper tongue, without wealth and connections their options are limited.When Mary discovers some old family papers that allude to the shocking truth behind her great-uncle’s past, she thinks she may have found the key to securing her and Henry’s professional and financial future. Their quest takes them to the wilds of Scotland; to Henry’s intriguing but reclusive sister, Maisie; and to a deadly chase with a rival who is out to steal their secret.A queer, feminist masterpiece inspired by Mary Shelley’s classic, Our Hideous Progeny is a sumptuous tale of ambition and obsession, of forbidden love and sabotage and a twisty Gothic adventure that may forever change your view of human nature.
Our Lady of Darkness: 'conjure Wife' And 'our Lady Of Darkness'
by Fritz LeiberA horror author is drawn into a mysterious curse in this World Fantasy Award–winning novel from the author of the Fafhrd and the Gray Mouser series. Fritz Leiber may be best known as a fantasy writer, but he published widely and successfully in the horror and science fiction fields. His fiction won the Hugo, Nebula, Derleth, Gandalf, Lovecraft, and World Fantasy Awards, and he was honored with the Life Achievement Lovecraft Award and the Grand Master Nebula Award. One of his best novels is the classic dark fantasy Our Lady of Darkness, winner of the 1978 World Fantasy Award. Our Lady of Darkness introduces San Francisco horror writer Franz Westen. While studying his beloved city through binoculars from his apartment window, he is astonished to see a mysterious figure waving at him from a hilltop two miles away. He walks to Corona Heights and looks back at his building to discover the figure waving at him from his apartment window—and to find himself caught in a century‑spanning curse that may have destroyed Clark Ashton Smith and Jack London.
Our Lady of Mysterious Ailments (Edinburgh Nights #2)
by T. L. HuchuT.L. Huchu returns with the gripping Our Lady of Mysterious Ailments, the next in the Alex-Award-winning Edinburgh Nights series."Stupendously engaging." – Ben Aaronovitch, bestselling author of Rivers of LondonSome secrets are meant to stay buriedWhen Ropa Moyo discovered an occult underground library, she expected great things. She’s really into Edinburgh’s secret societies – but turns out they are less into her. So instead of getting paid to work magic, she’s had to accept a crummy unpaid internship. And her with bills to pay and a pet fox to feed.Then her friend Priya offers her a job on the side. Priya works at Our Lady of Mysterious Maladies, a very specialized hospital, where a new illness is resisting magical and medical remedies alike. The first patient was a teenage boy, Max Wu, and his healers are baffled. If Ropa can solve the case, she might earn as she learns – and impress her mentor, Sir Callander.Her sleuthing will lead her to a lost fortune, an avenging spirit and a secret buried deep in Scotland’s past. But how are they connected? Lives are at stake and Ropa is running out of time.Edinburgh Nights series:Library of the DeadOur Lady of Mysterious AilmentsAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Our Last Echoes
by Kate Alice MarshallMelissa Albert meets Twin Peaks in this supernatural thriller about one girl's hunt for the truth about her mother's disappearance. <P><P>In 1973, the thirty-one residents of Bitter Rock disappeared. In 2003, so did my mother. Now, I've come to Bitter Rock to find out what happened to her--and to me. Because Bitter Rock has many ghosts. And I might be one of them. <P><P>Sophia's earliest memory is of drowning. She remembers the darkness of the water and the briny taste as it filled her throat, the sensation of going under. She remembers hands pulling her back to safety, but that memory is impossible--she's never been to the ocean. <P><P>But then Sophia gets a mysterious call about an island names Bitter Rock, and learns that she and her mother were there fifteen years ago--and her mother never returned. The hunt for answers lures her to Bitter Rock, but the more she uncovers, the clearer it is that her mother is just one in a chain of disappearances. People have been vanishing from Bitter Rock for decades, leaving only their ghostly echoes behind. Sophia is the only one who can break the cycle--or risk becoming nothing more than another echo haunting the island.