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Changeling Justice


Frank Hurt - 2019
     She does her job and keeps her true abilities secret—that is, until she discovers a dark conspiracy.They never should have underestimated her.Ember Wright hates high heels, steep staircases, and having to cook for herself. She lives mostly on instant noodles and old western novels. She sometimes chats with dead people.Newly-promoted to Associate Investigator, Ember is sent undercover on her first assignment to rural North Dakota. Mages and changelings have been living in harmony, hidden in plain sight among humans for centuries. But now a shadow is upsetting the balance.With time running out for the infected residents, she must root out the source of dark magic—or become its next victim. Ascending Mage 1: Changeling Justice is page-burning modern urban fantasy with a kick-ass heroine and magic that will grab you by the throat. WARNING: this story is written for mature audiences; it contains adult language and graphic depictions of violence.

The Blackhope Enigma


Teresa Flavin - 2010
    They find themselves in a strange world of labyrinths, monsters and pirates.Can they evade their greedy pursuers? And will they ever find their way home?

Journey to Mermaid Kingdom


Celesta Thiessen - 2016
    The four children, their mother, and their two cats are transformed into mermaids! Well... the cats are turned into mercats. Join their adventure as they encounter sharks, octopuses and even sea dragons as they journey to Mermaid Kingdom. Best-selling author, Celesta Thiessen, wrote this book with her daughters, Keziah and Priscilla Thiessen. Keziah, who is thirteen, enjoys writing stories, sketching and dragons. Priscilla, who is seven, loves playing with cats, daydreaming and drawing inventions. Celesta, Keziah and Priscilla all love adventures!

Lake of Skulls


Paul Stewart - 2003
    I turned to see a great hulk of a man - all hairy jowls and heaving gut - lumbering from leg to leg in a slow battle-jig. I recognized him at once. His fists were clenched. His bloodshot eyes were wild. "Come on, if you think you're hard enough " he was bellowing. "Here we go again " I thought. Why do I always seem to end up in this type of a place? You'd think I'd have learned by now. All I'd wanted was a quiet drink. Was that too much to ask? Was it? Given the day I'd had so far, maybe it was...

Scary Stories for Kids - Short Horror Stories for Children: (Children's Books and Books for Kids)


Kara Aitken - 2014
    It's the perfect book to read around Halloween! If your kid loves scary stories, they're sure to love this children's book. The five spooky stories are perfect for telling scary stories in the dark, around a campfire, or for scaring friends at a sleep over. These are not your typical scary stories for kids, there stories are actually scary! Proceed with caution... Scary Stories for Kids Includes These Five Spooky Tales: 1) The Roller Coaster Curse 2) The Zoo Keeper 3) The Toy Maker 4) The Cafeteria Lady 5) The Wishing Well Disclaimer: These horror stories were written for children, however they include blood, zombies, and other scary elements which may not be suitable for some readers.

Hard Case 9: Isle of Darkness (John Harding Series)


Bernard Lee DeLeo - 2017
     Nick McCarty takes a contract on Mexican pirates who killed a man’s son on Falcon Lake in Texas, while covering the hit with another book signing. Mehdi Al-Kazar wants revenge for the killing of Kalil Al-Kazar, whom Nick blew up in a Michigan grenade attack. Interlinking threads from Antifa/BLM thugs, both the Monster Squad and Unholy Trio tangle with, lead to a terrorist enabler they thought was in prison. He holds the key to getting both Mehdi Al-Kazar and the Isle of Darkness, where Cafrey Rothstein hosts and enables terrorist leaders on a modern-day sex slave island. A last second injury catapults a substituting John Harding into the fight of his life against a former Heavyweight Boxing Champion, to gain UFC reinstatement.

Harry Potter Spells: The Complete Harry Potter Spell Book of Spells, Charms enchantment, Curses and Jinxes


Prince Vincent - 2019
    Harry Potter Spells The Complete Harry Potter Spell Book of Spells, Charms enchantment, Curses and Jinxes The Wizard world is full of wonders, broomsticks, massive castles, talking hat that sort things and in the darker times, you can always find a small spark of joy to make everyone smile once again whether that be a classic fred and George Prank, a bow from Buckbeak or a Wry remark from Dumble dore Here are some interesting morsels of the wizarding world trivial that can make your day A must have for any Harry Potter fan, Add to Cart by scrolling up and clicking Buy Now and wow everyone with your vast knowledge today!

Desperate Measures (A Changed World Book 5)


Alice Sabo - 2018
    They made it through the winter, but now it’s flu season. Every year the virus changes just a little. Tillie and Angus are trying to prepare for every scenario, even the possibility that they will be the first to go. Nick is working to bridge the gap in supplies until the spring crops come in. Wisp and Bridget are preparing for the birth of their child. But there are changes coming that no one expected.

Home Again (Kitten Adventure #1)


Tara Star - 2015
    Daisy comes to realize that the warmth of home is much more attractive than the harshness of the outside world; that after the adventures of life-pleasant and unpleasant, it’s good to come to a home where love and care reign supreme…even from those you least expect. The close relationship between human beings and their pets has been around since time immemorial. ‘Home Again’ highlights this special bond and presents it in a way that can be enjoyed by the entire family.

Game on Boys 5: House of Horrors


Kate Cullen - 2016
    Trying to escape the boredom, Ryan is coaxed into exploring the dead end town with his sister, against his father’s strict instructions, but their adventure soon turns sour when a savage cyclone and a destructive fire threaten to take their life away. But the storm and the fire are the least of his worries. Trapped in one of the scariest haunted houses known, their holiday soon turns into a real life nightmare that they may never wake up from. Enthralling, hilarious, and unpredictable, the Game on Boys series is designed to appeal to the heart of any boy or girl. Read it aloud to your son and he won’t want to put the book down; a great inspiration to continue to build reading confidence on his own! The Game on Boys books can be read in any order, and are equally loved by boys, girls and grown-ups as well.

Hawk Eyes


David Althouse - 2016
    Chained to a tree, the man seems destined to hang for murder. In response to the boy's curiosity, Hawk Eyes shares his story of bad luck and misadventure. As if a master storyteller sitting comfortably by a campfire, Hawk Eyes relates near-death escapes, living with the Cherokee, gunfights, the death of friends and loved ones, and a quest for revenge. Ben can see vast landscapes painted from the words of the doomed man and feel the wild history of the West come alive. Will he have to watch Hawk Eyes die at the end of a rope?

Diary of a Minecraft Iron Golem


Diary Wimpy - 2015
    What kind of mischief will he get into? Will the unlikely friend that he makes get him into trouble? This diary book is a great read or gift for a Minecraft lover of any age!

Sometimes Bone: The Walnut on Devil's Elbow Book 1


Clayton Lindemuth - 2017
    Sick of degradation, she bolts for the Pennsylvania farm she fled as a young woman. The only way forward is to face the predator who made her life go wrong. But when Grace arrives she finds the Hardgrave/McClellan feud that's been smoldering for generations is now burning hot. The seven-foot tyrant who runs the town brothels and distilleries, Jonah McClellan, found his youngest son bludgeoned to death on Hardgrave land. But as Grace unwinds the mystery she learns everyone has a secret, an angle, and a reason to kill... Just like her. Grit Lit to the bone. Sometimes Bone. Literary depth, thriller pace. Grab Sometimes Bone now! WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: ★★★★★ "An amazing story by an amazing wordsmith." ★★★★★ "The story grabbed my throat and wouldn't let go, wouldn't let me scream either." ★★★★★ "Powerful... Gritty... Sexy... I loved it..." ★★★★★ "A must read book and author." ★★★★★ "Another great read from Lindemuth. The man writes engrossing stories, realistic dialogue, and brings the clash of good vs evil into a realm where sometimes, sometimes, not even the characters know where they stand... Read everything he writes." ★★★★★ "Lindemuth has a unique style that keeps you in the story from page one till the end. he keeps you guessing and then re-guessing until the finale when all the pieces fall together and doesn't leave you out on a limb." ★★★★★ "Believable characters in a compelling world brimming with evil..." Prepare yourself for a battle of good and evil unlike any you've seen. With rave reviews from Publishers Weekly (starred review and best of the week), Indie Next List, Kirkus, BlueInk Review, Foreword Reviews, Seattle Book Review, Manhattan Book Review, Indie Reader and more, if you haven't read Clayton Lindemuth's unique brand of literary noir, what are you waiting for?

Tom's First Weeling: The gathering of the caves


Stephen Matthews - 2018
    There would be shame in not going but they had an excuse. Twar did not want an excuse. He wanted to let everyone know about the Normeend who had done so much damaged to the Willow Cave and many caves. As Tom was now the only High Council member, things proved a little difficult. That is until Noree spoke to Heglee, the Farlee of the largest and dominant Cave. After that, things just went from bad to worse.