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Searching for Clues (Celia's Journey, Book 5)


Melissa Gunther - 2013
    Now she has to do her best to pick up the pieces, put her life back together, and move on, which is difficult when she's cut off from the demesne for the summer. Stuck with Aunt Agatha again, Celia quickly realizes that things still aren't what they seem, and while she's seeking answers and information, those are in short supply.Returning to the demesne doesn't bring the result she expected, but then everything shifts again with the discovery of a new puzzle, one that has Celia looking for pieces of a different sort. Her search brings her to new people and new places, but now she has to balance all the demands on her time and attention even as she struggles to master new abilities and keep up with her schoolwork. The stakes are higher than ever and Celia can't afford to fail, because now she's searching for more than just answers.

Lesser Prince


Jamie McFarlane - 2014
    Hidden away in a rural, Iowa town, he has known only hard work and solitude. When a dark witch curses his father, Tig is forced into a world of magic he never knew existed, filled with elves, demons, wizards and dragons.Exiled from Gaeland, the land of Fairie, Finias Blackhall wants nothing more than to return to that magical land and restore his family’s power. He must track down the missing royal heirs and use their combined magic to reopen the portal between worlds, destroyed long ago by the House of Parnassus. Using magic he barely understands, Finias summons dark beings to do his bidding. The question is, who is being controlled?Will Tig learn to master his own magic in time to save his family, friends and the two worlds that hang in the balance?

Timelines


Bob Blink - 2010
    Several things bother him however. Despite his technical skills he has made no progress in his attempts to understand how to control his destinations, or in understanding the basic operation of the time complex. Is there something special about the dates and locations pre-programmed into the machine? Is travel to times and places other than he has found even possible? There are clues that the answer to this question is yes, but he has yet to find a way to test what he suspects. He also has no more idea now than when he first chanced upon the time complex as to who or what built it, and why. Despite the hundreds of hours spent in the complex itself or traveling to other time periods, he has never encountered another traveler. The odd symbols on the equipment and what appear to be handwritten records lead him to suspect that the time complex was not created by future humans. If this is so, is there a sinister purpose behind the device, and why were the ‘Builders’ completely absent for so long? Perhaps they have finished their investigations, and have left. If so, why leave it powered and operational?He is also concerned how the complex might be used if he reveals its existence to the wrong people, yet he has come to the conclusion that he needs help if he is to make any headway understanding the secrets locked inside the hidden complex. His decision to disclose the secret to two of his closest friends will set in motion a chain of events he could not have anticipated.After a disastrous trip into the past to ‘show off’ his secret, Jim gains the trust of a fellow traveler from his own future. Together they assemble a select team to unravel the mysteries locked inside the complex. Their investigations lead to a race against time to determine the future of mankind.

Billy: Messenger of Powers


Michaelbrent Collings - 2009
    Billy, like many of us, leads what he believes is a fairly normal life: trying to get through school, trying to deal with his first crush, and trying to avoid the bullies who seem intent on trying to prove he can be flushed down a toilet. But all that changes (or at least some of it) when Billy discovers that Powers walk among us. These Powers (what you or I would call witches or warlocks) have divided into two camps: the Dawnwalkers, dedicated to the protection of humanity and the secrecy of the world of the Powers; and the Darksiders, who want nothing more or less than complete control of the world and the enslavement of all humanity.For years the Darksiders and Dawnwalkers have lived in a state of uneasy truce: ever since the last War of the Powers, when the evil Darksider Wolfen was defeated and banished, cast out of the world of the Powers and ordered never to return.But now there are whispers. There are stirrings. Portents.Wolfen has returned. The Darksiders are on the rise.And Billy is the only one who can save the world.

The Dragon's Apprentice


Linda McNabb - 2002
    He's been sacked from every job at the castle and his new job as page to the mysterious Prince Blase is his last chance to avoid a cold winter in the poorhouse. Then Toby learns a terrible secret that Blaise holds in a stone pendant and the prince's deadly plans for Klel. But Toby finds he has amazing skills that might just be able to help... he growing interest in dragon books has been fed by an increasing number of books and movies about them. From the very young, to the young at heart, there are dragon stories to suit everyone. Dragon Valley (Dragon's Apprentice, Shadow Hunters, Dragons' Bane) is a series that may well suit a broad range of reading levels. It contains no war, politics, religion or adult themes - it is simply a great adventure for all ages. If you like ... How to Train Your Dragon, by Cressida Cowell - Dragon's Apprentice is a great next step or a complimentary read for the young at heart. Eragon, by Christopher Paolini - Dragon's Apprentice is similar in reading level and full of adventure. Dragon Riders of Pern Series, by Anne McCaffrey - Dragon's Apprentice is a lighter tale of dragons without the adult themes, but just as indepth and enjoyable. Enjoy!

The Caesar Secret


Ernest Dempsey - 2018
    All expenses paid. Insider access to all the museums and monuments the kids have long dreamed of exploring. But their plan to dig into history’s mysteries in one of the world’s great ancient cities quickly turns dangerous when the kids discover a hidden treasure map dating back to the time of Julius Caesar. But is the map real? Does it point to actual buried treasure? Well, some wicked, greedy men bent on money and fame think so. And they’ll stop at nothing to steal that map and the loot it hides—and they’re not about to let three scheming kids stop them. To avoid the bad guys and safeguard their find, Diego, Corin, and Desmond will have to rely on their knowledge of the Roman Empire, on their bravery, and on each other. Best-selling author Ernest Dempsey offers up his latest tour de force with the first book of the Adventure Guild, the start of a globetrotting whirlwind featuring three of the smartest, most fearless kids you’ve ever met.

Shaman's Call- Frostburn: A Litrpg Adventure


Sean Oswald - 2021
    

The Ravenmaster's Revenge


Jacob Sannox - 2019
    Merlin’s wayward apprentice has escaped from the Tower of London with his raven familiars. Legend foretells that the White Tower, then England, will fall.Can King Arthur, a weary veteran of the English Civil War, Waterloo and the Somme, prevent the Ravenmaster from exacting his revenge?

Raid Slayer


Riley Morrison - 2018
    Video game action, epic adventure, evil developers and beautiful women! With an evil government ruling over his word, Zack flees into the MMO Aralia Online to escape them. What starts off as a fun-fueled 5 player dungeon grind for coin and loot soon turns into the epic adventure of a lifetime.Forced into Alpha Testing a new Underworld expansion zone by the developers, Zack is granted an upgradable group of hot female companions, a customizable player house and more action and adventure than one guy can possibly handle! But not all is as it seems. Mysterious forces working against the government hide in the digital shadows.  And they are watching Zack, studying his potential, seeing where his loyalties lie. Warning: Contains sexy scenes, violence, gore, numbery stats, Bard healz, a giant snake woman, a cult of big women, bikini armor, a grumpy old lady kept up at night by all the “youngins” and their loud and sinful fun and a naughty dragon that sets fire to everything. Recommended for age 18+ Readers who love LITRPG and Gamelit Fantasy with beautiful women!Come join the action!

Dracones Primalthorn


Sheri-Lynn Marean - 2017
    All dragonkind are born with a deeply ingrained calling to protect the innocent. As Primalthorn, the Ultimate Guardian, it becomes Skulla’s duty to preserve his dying race as well. But with his responsibility comes a great burden as he’s tasked with ending the lives of those on the verge of going rogue. Year after lonely year, only his obligations keep Skulla clinging to sanity, until the day he meets his mate. Kiah-thorn brings light back into his darkened soul. With the lives of not only dragonkind but his family at stake, Skulla is hesitant when the Ilyium call on him for assistance. For his choices may just end all dragonkind.Get Dracones Primalthorn and delve into the magical world of dragonkind to find out how the curse came to be. Can be read either before or after bk1, Dracones awakening.

A Mega Collection of Cozy Mysteries & More: 25 Book Box Set


Liz Turner - 2018
    More than 600,000 words of wholesome mysteries to keep you enthralled for hours! Find your favorite spot to sit back and enjoy this fantastic collection of best-selling, standalone cozy mysteries from Liz Turner. Cozy Mystery Romances Notes From the Mysterious “G” Mountain Mayhem Murder: The Missing Necklace From the Jolene Park – Attorney At Law, Cozy Mystery Series A Deadly Con Deadly Winnings Left for Dead in Alaska Murder of the Eccentric Billionaire From the Dr. Hallie Malone Cozy Mystery Series Murder at the Movies A Deadly Stew Half-Baked Blackmail & Murder The Sandwich Murder The Bakery Truck Mystery From the Rare Catch Cozy Mystery Series Murder At Starlight Resort Murder at the Barbecue Murder at the Renaissance Fair From the Cozy Mystery In The Mountains Series Murder on the Menu Trail Mix Murder Getaway to Murder Murder: The Final Dare Murder at the Festival From the Margie Lauderdale Cozy Mystery Series Murder at the Wine Tasting French Cuisine Murder Wedding Bells & Murder? As an added bonus, 2 exciting mystery and suspense romances from the archives have been included for your reading enjoyment: A SEAL’s Redemption Protected by a SEAL Get your copy today! Click the 'BUY' button at the top of this page or read it for FREE WITH KINDLE UNLIMITED.

Vessel of the Gods Boxed Set: Rise of the Black Dragon, Books 4-6


Jada Fisher - 2020
    Thinking they are alone in that knowledge, they seek to learn what it means for the world. Unfortunately, they soon learn that being a vessel of the old gods isn’t a safe thing to be. Can Ukrah find her destiny and remain free from those that would enslave her and use her powers for personal gain?The Vessel of the Gods Boxed Set contains books four, five, and six in the Rise of the Black Dragon series which follows the story of a young girl blessed—and cursed—with a magic she doesn’t understand and a dragon who will save—or destroy—the world.Stories Included: Reborn, Vessel of the Gods, Deception

Book of Thrones:A Family History (Vol. 1)


Damien P. - 2014
    Learn how the Targaryens originally took control of the Seven Kingdoms under their great King, Aegon the Conqueror, and how the Lannisters came to be masters of Casterly Rock. Chart the development of the Starks, first as Kings in the North then as king makers under their popular Lord, Eddard Stark. A perfect gift for fans of the T.V. series as well as the book cycle, A Song of Ice and Fire, Book of Thrones: A Family History serves both as an introduction and accompaniment to the existing media. If you want to find out how the world of ice and fire came to be, this is the place to start.

The Blade of Voxia


Whiskey Flowers - 2019
    The Voxians had just lost a brutal war to a superior foe, the Kingdom of Saucia. The Saucians crushed the Voxians with their superior magic and took anything of value from the defeated kingdom. Due to trickery and traitorous activity, one of those items of value was Cason himself, one of the only heroes on the Voxian side informally known as the Blade of Voxia. Cason along with any other handsome young man or woman was taken as war trophies and married off to Saucians who had proven themselves in battle. The Saucians practiced a different type of marriage than what he was used to, the strongest member was allowed to take more than one spouse. The person he was married off to not only had three other husbands but may have been directly responsible for his parents' death. Join Cason as he attempts to get his revenge on the Saucians and the traitors they corrupted and prove magic, no matter how strong is a match for the Blade of Voxia.

Above the Storm (WarMage Redux Book 5)


Martha Carr - 2022