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Novels by Francine Rivers: The Last Sin Eater, Mark of the Lion Series, the Atonement Child, the Prince, the Scarlet Thread
Books LLC - 2010
Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: The Last Sin Eater, Mark of the Lion Series, the Atonement Child, the Prince, the Scarlet Thread. Source: Wikipedia. Free updates online. Not illustrated. Excerpt: The Last Sin Eater is a 1998 Christian book by the American author Francine Rivers. It deals with the themes of sin, guilt and forgiveness, and tells about the atonement of Jesus Christ. The Last Sin Eater is about a ten-year old girl named Cadi Forbes, who lives in a settlement community of Welsh Americans. At the beginning of the novel, Cadi's grandmother Gorawen has just died. At her funeral, the village's Sin Eater, Sim, comes and Cadi does the "forbidden" and makes physical eye contact with him. The next day, Cadi goes into the narrows and is thinking about how to receive her forgiveness from her mother. She comes to the conclusion that she can either have her sins taken away by the sin eater or to commit suicide. At that time, a little girl named Lilybet appears. Cadi is the only one who can see or hear Lilybet. Cadi seeks out the Sin Eater by talking first to Elda Kendric who is the oldest person in the village and the wisest. During all of this, a man of God comes to share the word of God, but camps outside the village. Brogan Kai, the self proclaimed village leader tells all of the villagers not to go near the man because of his potential of spreading faith. Brogan's son Fagan and Cadi go anyway. They are intrigued by the word of God, but they cannot come out of the bushes for fear of lightning striking them. Cadi finds the Sin Eater and convinces him to take away her sins if she goes to see the man of God. The Sin Eater performs the ceremony, but nothing happens and no sins are removed. It is revealed that a while back Cadi's little sister Elen drowned, having followed Cadi to...More: http: //booksllc.net/?id=1139417
The Magic Tree House
Amanda Shoesmith-Bateman - 2010
When the enchanted words are spoken, he (or whoever is in the tree house) magically appears wherever he wishes them to be. Come with him and his friend as they have great adventures, until Aidan's mother finds out the magic words and starts using this tree house for her own fun-filled adventures.
The Peaceful Life: Slowing down, choosing happiness, nurturing your feminine self, and finding sanctuary in your home
Fiona Ferris - 2020
Terry Henry Walton Chronicles Boxed Set One: Nomad Found, Nomad Redeemed, Nomad Unleashed, Nomad Supreme, Nomad’s Fury, Nomad’s Justice (A Terry Henry Walton Chronicles Boxed Set Book 1)
Craig Martelle - 2019
Beer!With the FDG doubling in size, Terry Henry needs to bring about a little organizational structure to the group.While also deciding how to have that conversation with Char about her lineage...Not sure how that is going to go, Terry Henry had better figure it out, or he is going to be up to his armpits in Werewolves and won't be sure if he can depend on his one ace-in-the-hole.Or not.
Nomad Unleashed
The heat is unrelenting. The Wastelands are coming for New Boulder. Nature’s a total bitch.And then there’s Werewolf heat.Terry Henry Walton has to come to grips with the reality of his situation.Civilization cannot return to humanity without help. More help than even an enhanced human can give. Terry and Char take their relationship to a new level before they head out to find a new home to save the people of New Boulder, to rally the survivors that the world is coming back...And for themselves.
Nomad Supreme
Terry and Char cross the Wastelands returning to New Boulder carrying a message of hope. They’d found a better place. Could they move the whole town there, and would it be safer?They have a lead on Terry’s white whale, a secure military facility. What will they find and can they break in?
Nomad's Fury
Settled into their new home of North Chicago, Terry and Char find more enemies than they suspected. Faced with their greatest threat, they put the FDG into action against a Forsaken who's surrounded himself with a small army of loyal humans. With Akio's aid, they go to war.
Nomad's Justice
North Chicago begins to thrive and a return trip to New York City shows Terry and Char something they didn’t expect.Terry Henry Walton envisioned the Force de Guerre as a unit to keep evil away from those who wanted to live in peace. Akio is of the same mind, but he sees the whole world as a place that needs the protection that Terry and his people can provide.
** As noted in other series set in the Kurtherian Universe, there IS cursing in this book, occasionally, it's funny, too. **
Rescued By The White Unicorn
Hollie Hutchins - 2019
18+ Only!
Shayla Witherwood: A Half-Faerie Tale
Tamra Torero - 2012
Being a half-faerie will do that to you. But with magical powers like invisibility, shape-shifting, and healing kisses, high school is bound to be anything but boring. Throw in an ancient prophecy that is sure to get someone killed and a few unpredictable enchantments, and you have one of the most anticipated fairy tales of the season.
A Beautiful End
Ashley A Quinn - 2020
It’s just her luck, though, that it’s Sebastian Archer who investigates the murder. Having known the man since childhood, she’s always been the annoying tagalong. Even though she finds him drop-dead sexy, that’s a ship that can never sail now that she’s guardian to her niece and his goddaughter.Two years ago, Seb moved home to take the position as local sheriff, ready for a slower pace and to be closer to his family. That included his best friend’s sister, London. The beautiful innkeeper had held his heart since they were young, but the timing never felt right to start something. When a serial killer murders a woman in his jurisdiction who bears a striking resemblance to London, Seb realizes he could lose her before they ever get a chance.Will London’s reluctance to date the handsome sheriff deliver her into the hands of a psychopath?
Sherlock Holmes and the Abbey School Mystery
John Hall - 2001
Young Lord Whitechurch is accused of stealing money from the headmaster’s office. But as one of the wealthiest pupils, why would he do that? This seemingly trivial mystery is soon overshadowed by the apparent suicide of the Third's form master, Mr Greville. And Holmes is not convinced that this was a tragic accident. His interest piqued, Holmes enlists the help of his trusty side-kick Dr. Watson, who takes over Greville’s teaching position as he investigates the staff and unearths the school's secrets. And when Watson encounters a certain Mr. Tromarty, he begins to wonder if there is a connection to the late Moriarty… Then another member of staff is found dead – and Holmes and Dr. Watson must work fast to unravel the mysterious web of circumstances and suspicion. And it’s not just the school that is in danger… Holmes and Watson suspect that the country itself could be under threat... Can Holmes and Watson solve the Abbey School Mystery before others meet their untimely end? Or will death and destruction extend beyond the school gates? ‘Sherlock Holmes and the Abbey School Mystery’ is a thrilling new Sherlock adventure. John Hall spent many years in the civil service before becoming a professional writer specialising in crime fiction. His book ‘Death of a Collector’ won the Sherlock magazine’s competition for the best new fictional detective. He is also the author of ‘Sherlock Holmes and thee Disgraced Inspector’, ‘Sherlock Holmes at the Raffles Hotel’ and ‘Sherlock Holmes and the Hammerford Will’. Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent digital publisher. For more information on our titles please sign up to our newsletter at www.endeavourpress.com. Each week you will receive updates on free and discounted ebooks. Follow us on Twitter: @EndeavourPress and on Facebook via http://on.fb.me/1HweQV7. We are always interested in hearing from our readers. Endeavour Press believes that the future is now.
Playing Favorites: A Reverse Harem Romance
Scarlet West - 2019
Kelsey is all responsibility and no play. Then she meets trouble--times four. Four brothers. As different as they are delicious. Four irresistible men. Fighting over her. Maybe sharing her. Why choose one when she can have them all? All four brothers, all over her. Every single night. But when it comes to playing favorites... How far will each brother go to win her heart?
The Wrath of Lords
Kyle Alexander Romines - 2019
Rid the village of an ogre and rescue the girl. In return, the local lord would overlook that ugly business in the church. It was nothing he hadn’t dealt with before.That was before he heard the howls coming from the Bog of Móin Alúin. Before he crossed paths with the headless rider. Before he woke to find the witch’s crooked fingers on his face.Now Berengar must unravel the labyrinth of secrets and lies surrounding the village before a deadly curse claims his life, all while a darker evil looms in the shadows…
Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Poisoned Lilly
Roger Riccard - 2012
Known on stage as ‘Loraine Fontaine’; the public love her, and the critics predict a glittering future as one of Victorian England’s most celebrated actresses. But someone wants her dead. Scared for her safety, she confides her fears to her friend Mary, who happens to be married to Dr. John H. Watson… When both Lillian and Mary become hospitalised, Dr. Watson and Sherlock Holmes must push themselves to the limit to catch the poisoner before it is too late. They find themselves applying their powers of observation and analysis to the only clues they have: a poisoned pitcher of milk and a bunch of meticulously arranged flowers. In pursuit of the truth, the trail leads them to Lyceum Theatre, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, Scotland Yard and even rural Hertfordshire. Who would want to kill Lillian? Could it be her understudy, Lily Harley, who is desperate for a leading role…? Her old director, Harrison Colby, bitter because Lillian left his scandalous play…? Or the elusive Mr. Henshaw, who keeps appearing in the case…? With a list of suspects to choose from, and plenty of possible motives, can Sherlock Holmes solve The Case of the Poisoned Lilly?
Uncontacted
Rick Chesler - 2017
ONE GUARDED REVELATION THAT WAS NEVER MEANT TO BE SEEN. AND A CALAMITY ABOUT TO BE UNLEASHED. In the jungle cities of the Amazon, thousands of tribal descendants suddenly drop dead at the exact same moment for no apparent reason. Strange truths start to emerge that lead respected ecologist, Antonio Medina, into the deepest reaches of the rain forest, to a tribe that has seen virtually zero contact with the outside world. On the other side of the planet, in the Indian Ocean, anthropologist Stel Foster is on a similar quest. When he learns of unlikely ties to the tribe in Brazil that his long-time professional rival, Antonio Medina, is investigating, he agrees to work together with the ecologist. Antonio isn’t sure he can trust Foster, but together they are forced to solve a perilous puzzle, with the most alarming piece being two halves of a strange artifact safeguarded by both tribes for thousands of years. Even worse, a powerful secret society will stop at nothing to control the ultimate truth the artifact holds. With options running short and time even shorter, our comprehension of what it means to be human is about to shift forever. PRAISE FOR UNCONTACTED AND RICK CHESLER: "Uncontacted is everything you want in an action/adventure novel: races of unknown people, mysterious technology, and plenty of questions. What if? Rick hit it out of the park with this one, and what a ride it is!" --Nick Thacker, author of the bestselling Harvey Bennet Thrillers series "A jungle romp with undiscovered tribes and legendary artifacts…A threat to the very existence of humanity. It’s all here and more. UNCONTACTED by Rick Chesler is a fantastic science-thriller in the best tradition of Michael Crichton and James Rollins." --Sean Ellis, author of CAMP ZERO and ASCENDANT "Over the top, inventive and scary fun!" --Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of PATIENT ZERO "Great scientific concepts that are based in reality..." --ScienceThrillers.com "Chesler melds science and adventure with the brilliant command of the late Crichton." --Douglas Corleone, author of Robert Ludlum's THE JANSON EQUATION "The perfect combination of great research and impossible to put down writing." --Jeremy Robinson, international bestselling author of APOCALYPSE MACHINE and PROJECT NEMESIS
Mystic Academy: Magic Awakened
Lara Violet - 2021
An ice witch whose secrets are the only thing colder than his magic.Aaron Morningstar. A chaotic, arrogant, bad boy who has a trail of broken hearts in his past. Leather jackets, high cheekbones and jet black hair… would you expect anything less from the son of the devil?Darius Flintclaw. A ruthless, alpha-male wolf shifter who stalked my dreams long before I met him. One minute he’s trying to kill me, the next he’s demanding my obedience.Will I be able to face my past?Or will they break me before I discover the truth at Mystic Academy?Mystic Academy: Awakened is book one of a reverse harem paranormal academy series. It contains cursing and sexual situations. This book contains a cliffhanger that continues into book two.
Entangled in Scarlet (Blood Oath #3)
J.A. Carter - 2022
I never thought I’d let them.The only thing more terrifying than being taken captive by four vampires is falling for each of them. Despite their rocky start, Calla can’t imagine her life without the immortals she’s bound to.And when they’re attacked by vampire hunters, they have no choice but to run. While Calla struggles with another life-altering ambush, Kade faces his own in the form of his dead sister. They say the bonds of family are the strongest, but this reunion isn’t a happy one.As tensions rise between the vampires and hunters, extreme measures are taken by the oldest vampires in history to ensure the survival of their race. There isn’t a moment to breathe before Calla is once again forced to acknowledge the deal her ancestors made for her life.Until she discovers the consequences of the blood oath may not be hers to face…Entangled in Scarlet is the third installment in the addicting, sexy-as-sin Blood Oath series!
Zothique
Clark Ashton Smith - 1970
It was first published in paperback by Ballantine Books as the sixteenth volume of its celebrated Ballantine Adult Fantasy series in June 1970. It was the first themed collection of Smith's works assembled by Carter for the series. The stories were originally published in various fantasy magazines in the 1930s, notably Weird Tales. The book collects one poem and all sixteen tales of the author's Zothique cycle, set on the Earth's last continent in a far distant future, with an introduction and map and epilogue by Carter. Contents:"Introduction: When the World Grows Old", by Lin Carter "Zothique" (poem) "Xeethra" "Necromancy in Naat" "The Empire of the Necromancers" "The Master of the Crabs" "The Death of Ilalotha" "The Weaver in the Vault" "The Witchcraft of Ulua" "The Charnel God" "The Dark Eidolon" "Morthylla" "The Black Abbot of Puthuum" "The Tomb-Spawn" "The Last Hieroglyph" "The Isle of the Torturers" "The Garden of Adompha" "The Voyage of King Euvoran" "Epilogue: The Sequence of the Zothique Tales", by Lin Carter