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Footprints in Time
Par Petru Popescu. 2008
Jack Conran can't imagine a better way to spend his summer than researching lions with his scientist father in Tanzania.…
He's thrilled when Dad invites him along on an expedition to the Witch's Pot, a storm-guarded and unexplored crater in the savanna. But when their plane goes down, Jack finds himself injured and alone in a wilderness teeming with hungry predators. Alone, that is, until he meets the mysterious creature who saved his life. Battling lions and the elements, Jack struggles to survive. But if he wants to return to civilization alive, Jack must first learn the fantastic secrets that nature—and his father—have been hiding. A fast-paced adventure of discovery and survival from New York Times bestselling author Petru Popescu.The Odds of You and Me: A Novel
Par Cecilia Galante. 2017
“Galante’s gift for storytelling lies in her ability to find the extraordinary within the ordinary. Readers will fall in love…
with her unforgettably complex protagonist, Bird, along with the overall authenticity of her prose.” — Emily Liebert, bestselling author of Some WomenPraise for THE INVISISBLES: “In The Invisibles, Cecilia Galante artfully reminds us that even the most carefully constructed facade doesn’t stand a chance against the healing power of true friendship.” — Zoe Fishman, author of Balancing Acts“With heart, wisdom, and a quartet of unforgettable protagonists, Cecilia Galante deftly examines the ways in which the sense of community created by profound friendships can act as a salve on even the deepest of wounds....Gripping and heartrending.” — Meg Donohue, USA Today bestselling author of ALL THE SUMMER GIRLS and DOG CRAZYPraise for THE INVISISBLES: “In The Invisibles, Cecilia Galante artfully reminds us that even the most carefully constructed facade doesn’t stand a chance against the healing power of true friendship.” — Booklist on THE INVISIBLESDown and Out on Murder Mile: A Novel
Par Tony O'Neill. 2008
“Down and Out on Murder Mile doesn’t disappoint if you’re looking for a visceral, grisly experience...Fans of Irvine Welsh and…
Warren Ellis are sure to enjoy this dark, disturbing journey.” — MetroThe continuation of O’Neill’s autobiographical debut, Digging the Vein (2006), even more caustic than its predecessor...whip-smart...Call it a junkie fairy tale: Boy meets girl, gets clean and lives. The whole truth with no reservations: not a pretty story, but a rare telling. — Kirkus Reviews“Fast-paced, compulsively readable portrait of a young would-be rocker junkie…the novel’s consistent tone of urgency and desperation creates a gritty world of its own that compels.” — Publishers Weekly“Tony O’Neill is one of my favorite new writers, and DOWN AND OUT ON MURDER MILE is his best book yet. In O’Neill’s wizardlike hands, all the drugs and sex, the fierce fights and shouts and blaring rock & roll, amount to a story both horrifying and beautiful.” — Scott Heim, author of Mysterious Skin and We Disappear“Finishing DOWN AND OUT ON MURDER MILE hurts. O’Neill paints a vividly original picture of addiction and recovery that made my veins thirst and my heart worry.” — Josh Kilmer-Purcell, author of Candy Everybody Wants and I Am Not Myself These DaysOnly Killers and Thieves: A Novel
Par Paul Howarth. 2018
An epic tale of revenge and survival, Only Killers and Thieves is a gripping and utterly transporting debut, bringing to…
life a colonial Australia that bears a striking resemblance to the American Wild West in its early years.It is 1885, and a crippling drought threatens to ruin the McBride family. Their land is parched; their cattle are starving. When the rain miraculously comes, it renews their hope for survival. But, returning home one afternoon after swimming in a remote water hole that had been replenished by the downpour, fourteen-year-old Tommy and sixteen-year-old Billy encounter a shocking tragedy.Thirsty for vengeance against the man who they believe has wronged them—their former Aboriginal stockman—the distraught brothers turn to the ruthless, cunning John Sullivan, their father’s former employer and the wealthiest landowner in the region. Sullivan gathers a posse, under the leadership of the dangerous, fascinating Inspector Edmund Noone, comprising members of the Queensland Native Police, an infamous arm of British colonial power charged with the “dispersal” of indigenous Australians to “protect” the rights of white settlers. As they journey across the barren outback in pursuit, their harsh and horrifying experiences will have a devastating impact on Tommy, one that will torment him for the rest of his life—and will hold enduring consequences for a young country struggling to come into its own.Re-creating a period of Australian and British history evocative of the violence of the American frontier era, Only Killers and Thieves is an unforgettable story of family, guilt, empire, race, manhood, and faith.Man In The Holocene
Par Max Frisch. 1981
Frisch charts the crumbling landscape of an old man’s consciousness as he slips away from himself toward death and reintegration…
with the age-old history of our planet. A “luminous parable...a masterpiece” (New York Times Book Review). Translated by Geoffrey Skelton. Illustrations. A Helen and Kurt Wolff BookThe Triumphant Tale of Pippa North
Par Temre Beltz. 2020
Praise for The Tragical Tale of Birdie Bloom: “I absolutely ADORED Birdie’s story from beginning to end. The most charming…
book, footnotes and all!” — Liesl Shurtliff, New York Times bestselling author of Rump“Charming and darkly funny, this debut has definite shades of Roald Dahl—it’s a natural successor to Matilda and The Witches. Middle-grade readers who like their fairy tales playing against the rules and their adventure stories with a dash of humor will gobble this up.” — ALA Booklist“Dragons, witches, and resourceful orphans? Magic, adventure, and friendship? There is so much to love about Birdie’s tragical tale!” — Jessica Day George, New York Times bestselling author of the Tuesdays at the Castle seriesA Dark Sacrifice: The World's Wind Trilogy (The World's Wind Trilogy #2)
Par Madeline Howard. 2007
More than a century has passed since the mighty struggle between the wizards and the mages ended in their mutual…
destruction, and more than forty years since the Empress Ouriána became the Divine Incarnation of the Devouring Moon. Appointing twelve deadly sorcerers as her priests, she rules the land in darkness unending.Yet there is a small chance for hope, if one foreordained princess can survive. But she has vanished behind enemy lines, and even a brave band of heroes may not be able to reach her in time. For Ouriána's dark reign has woken the ancient terrors of legend, and their vengeance will be swift and all-consuming. . . .Mascot to the Rescue!
Par Peter David. 2008
Ravenous
Par MarcyKate Connolly. 2016
“A fantastical adventure fortified by its flawed heroine.” — Kirkus Reviews“Within this creative realm, Connolly compassionately explores human emotions as…
Greta grapples with a newly discovered lineage. A welcome return to a complex land of fantasy and friendship.” — Booklist“Even with her flaws, her fierce dedication to her brother is admirable, and her slow transformation into a more accepting, open person is all the more satisfying given her earlier closed views.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s BooksPRAISE FOR MONSTROUS: “This is a dazzling and unique once-upon-a-time about a girl who is part dragon, part bird, part cat, all hero.” — --Natalie Lloyd, author of A Snicker of MagicPRAISE FOR MONSTROUS: “Kym’s bravery shines, as she fights against the menacing forces in Bryre and also struggles to figure out where she, a self-described monster of a girl, belongs. This remarkable, absorbing debut will enchant readers.” — --Rebecca Behrens, author of When Audrey Met AlicePRAISE FOR MONSTROUS: “Pays tribute to classic fairy tales while turning the tradition on its head. A smart, ambitious adventure, led by a heroine whose differences only enhance her humanity.” — --Emma Trevayne, author of Flights and Chimes and Mysterious TimesPRAISE FOR MONSTROUS: “A likely read-aloud that has its share of guts, blood, and grim reality within this fantasy land, Monstrous will keep young readers thinking about trust, good and evil, friendship and loyalty, and devotion to community.” — BooklistPRAISE FOR MONSTROUS: “Magic, fantastic creatures, mythology, and a bit of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein combine here for an exciting…tale.” — School Library JournalPRAISE FOR MONSTROUS: “Connolly invokes fairy-tale elements with ease, and... the formidable theme of sacrifice resonates far beyond the final page.” — Publishers Weekly“Fans of the first installment will seek out this adventure-filled fairy tale” — School Library JournalLike a Fly on the Wall: A Novel
Par Simone Kelly. 2017
“Filled with lively characters—a fresh and impressive debut!” — Cydney Rax, author of If Your Wife Only Knew“Simone Kelly is…
a welcome new voice to the fiction genre. She has crafted a modern-day hero who breaks the mold of the traditional archetype and a heroine that is sure to be his match. An entertaining read.” — Donna Hill, Best Selling author of My Love at Last and What Mother Never Told Me.“Simone’s literary voice is fresh and will thrill readers for years to come.” — Michelle Hollinger, Editor, The South Florida TimesMad Girls In Love: A Novel (Girls Raised In The South Ser.)
Par Michael Lee West. 2005
The Beautiful and the Wicked: A Lila Day Novel (Lila Day Novels #2)
Par Liv Spector. 2014
In exclusive Star Island, Miami, blood isn't always thicker than water . . . The night of his fiftieth birthday,…
software billionaire Jack Warren went missing hundreds of miles out to sea, his blood spattered aboard his yacht. His mistress, Ava Day, was charged with his murder—but she had already vanished without a trace.Ten years later, detective Lila Day refuses to believe that her beloved sister, still in hiding after all these years, is a killer. To clear Ava's name and solve this long-cold case, Lila asks her friend Teddy Hawkins to do what he has done before: send her back in time, to solve the crime before it takes place.And so she goes back to 2008, with only a month to prove her sister's innocence and bring Warren's real killer to justice. Lila fakes her way onto his city-like yacht and learns everything there is to know about his inner circle and glamorous hangers-on—even his family and the crew are her suspects. But as she dives deeper into the world of corporate intrigue, and the night of Warren's birthday draws closer, the truth becomes murkier than ever. And then Lila makes a terrible discovery, one that changes everything she thought she knew about her sister—and herself.Beautiful City of the Dead
Par Leander Watts. 2006
The Rosemary Spell
Par Virginia Zimmerman. 2015
"Rosie makes a sweet but stubborn protagonist, and she approaches the disappearance of her friend with a sense of pragmatism…
that balances the more magical elements of the story, making this a compelling blend of mystery and fantasy." —Bulletin "The incorporation of Shakespearean references and poetry gives the story a more mature feel and balances the youthful earnestness of Rosie and Adam. The mystery and magic are subtle, but the little clues that pop up keep the story tense." —School Library Journal * "Plays and lore of Shakespeare trickle through this expertly plotted novel, which will leaving lovers of—and newcomers to—the Bard wanting more." —Publishers Weekly, starred review "Zimmerman provides a wonderful blend of literary puzzles, adventure, and musings over memory and identity." —Booklist "[Zimmerman] deftly weaves the difficulty of loss into a tale of triumph, Rosemary's strength of character keeping her buoyed through the emotional tumult she must navigate to save her friend...A spellbinding story about friendship and the power of prose." —Kirkus &“Avid middle-grade readers, Shakespeare buffs and poets will revel in Zimmerman's earnest and engaging exploration of memory and memory loss, loss in general, growing up, evolving friendships, and the joy and power of words.&” —Shelf Awareness —The Truth About Diamonds: A Novel
Par Nicole Richie. 2005
When the World Was Young: A Novel
Par Tony Romano. 2007
“Romano’s first novel is a vivid and eloquent map…a most accomplished first novel, rich in characterization, setting, and psychological acuity”…
— Chicago Tribune“Tony Romano can indeed write … When the World Was Young … is a multilayered, often dark and edgy saga.” — Philadelphia InquirerThe complexities and mysteries of familial bonds are brought into sharp, agonizing focus — Chicago Sun-Times“A low-key, compelling look at family love and betrayal set against an old-style immigrant drama” — Kirkus ReviewsShadow Show: All-New Stories in Celebration of Ray Bradbury
Par Sam Weller, Mort Castle. 2012
What do you imagine when you hear the name . . . Bradbury?You might see rockets to Mars. Or bizarre…
circuses where otherworldly acts whirl in the center ring. Perhaps you travel to a dystopian future, where books are set ablaze . . . or to an out-of-the-way sideshow, where animated illustrations crawl across human skin. Or maybe, suddenly, you're returned to a simpler time in small-town America, where summer perfumes the air and life is almost perfect . . . almost.Ray Bradbury—peerless storyteller, poet of the impossible, and one of America's most beloved authors—is a literary giant whose remarkable career has spanned seven decades. Now twenty-six of today's most diverse and celebrated authors offer new short works in honor of the master; stories of heart, intelligence, and dark wonder from a remarkable range of creative artists.When Lightning Strikes Twice
Par Barbara Boswell. 1997
Returning to his small town roots to rescue his father's ailing law practice, Quinton Cormack has conquered the frosty Rachel…
Saxon in a courtroom encounter. But as they face off against each other in an outrageous contestment case, Rachel finds that her charismatic legal opponent is melting her icy veneer—leaving her quaking in anticipation of a thunderous, passionate love.The Annunciation of Francesca Dunn: A Novel
Par Janis Hallowell. 2004
“Janis Hallowell writes with lucid grace...” — Donna Gershten, author of Kissing the Virgin's Mouth“Skillfull ... delightful ...charming .... the…
characters are quirky, troubled, and appealing, and we’d be willing to follow them just about anywhere.” — Boulder Daily Camera“Provocative and suspenseful.” — People–4 stars, Critic's Choice“An intriguing and memorable look at what might happen if a modern-day miracle did occur.” — Booklist“THE ANNUNCIATION OF FRANCESCA DUNN asks poignant emotional questions, striving to define reality and redemption in a troubled world.” — Rocky Mountain News“Beautifully written and brimming with strong, appealingly eccentric characters...raises intriguing questions about the nature of contemporary faith and religion.” — BookPageLove Is Red: A Novel (The Nightsong Trilogy #1)
Par Sophie Jaff. 2015
Redefining the thriller's tale of the hunter and the hunted, This electrifying, hypnotically beautiful debut spins dark suspense and literary…
fantasy into a mesmerizing story of survival.Katherine Emerson was born to fulfill a dark prophecy centuries in the making, but she doesn't know it yet. However, one man does: a killer stalking the women of New York City, a monster the media dubs the "Sickle Man" because of the weapon he uses to turn his victims' bodies into canvases for his twisted art. People think he's the next Son of Sam, but we know how he thinks and how he feels . . . and discover that he is driven by darker, much more dangerous desires than we can bear to imagine. He takes more than just his victims' lives, and each death brings him closer to the one woman he must possess at any cost.Amid the city's escalating hysteria, Katherine is trying to unknot her tangled heart. Two very different men have entered her previously uneventful world—handsome and personable David, alluring yet aloof Sael—and turned it upside down. She finds herself involved in a complicated triangle . . . but how well does she really know either of them?Told from the alternating viewpoints of Katherine and the Sickle Man, Sophie Jaff's intoxicating narrative will pull you in and hold you close. As the body count rises, Katherine is haunted by harrowing visions that force her to question her sanity. All she wants is to find love. He just wants to find her.Ablaze with fear, mystery, and possibility, Love Is Red is the first book in the Night Song trilogy. With this unforgettable novel—one that combines the literary and the supernatural, fantasy and horror, the past and the present—Katherine's moment of awakening is here. And her story is only just beginning.