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Intense power struggles and the dark depravity of a cool, jet-set crowd of elite Hollywood film moguls reflect shady dealings going on at Fort Drake Island. Here children are cloned to resemble movie stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Sold into captivity eventually they turn up missing in Los Angeles. Bulldog journalist Lester Fry learns about the missing children and begins an investigation, placing himself in imminent danger. Elitists with deep pockets will kill anyone ready to expose their dark little secret to the public.
Buffalo Bill and the Magic Amulet is a fast-paced, children's book that tells the historical story of Buffalo Bill Cody, as seen through the eyes of a time-traveling twelve-year-old boy. When Josh Brand finds a magic amulet at the Buffalo Bill Museum, he has no idea that he is about to step into history. Josh is transported into Buffalo Bill's from the western hero's childhood to the near end of his life. He rides with Bill on the Pony Express, he fights in the Civil War, and becomes a member of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. Some of their adventures are frightening to Buffalo Bill and to Josh but the story of their journey together is always exciting.
Meet Ellie. She is a beautiful woman who has just become a princess. She went from scrubbing floors to living in a big castle. Although her life prior to her marriage was miserable, she thought if she married a prince she would be able to start anew and live happily ever after. Ellie grew up believing that everything could be fixed with a bit of magic, a handsome prince, and unconditional love, but that's not always the case. Although her intentions are pure, not everyone shares the same values as she. Happily Never After: As it is Written explores what really happens after the lowly maiden says "I do" to the prince. Filled with infidelity, magic, and unforeseeable twists and turns, this book answers the age-old question, Do "happily ever after's" truly exist? Or, is it just a facade generated to give comfort before leading to an inevitable doom.
Have you met Thunder yet? A new adorable elephant hero that everyone's falling in love with.From the moment Thunder took his first step, it was clear that his footsteps would make quite an impression on the world around him.The tiny elephant's life was pretty much perfect until one fateful night when poachers crept into it. In the cloak of darkness, they sprang on his herd separating him from his mother and the rest of the African pygmy herd. After a harrowing escape, Thunder must dig deep inside to find the courage to find his way home. With helpful friends and the watchful eye of the Great Tusker in the sky, Thunder's journey is the adventure of a lifetime.A thrilling, inspiring tale of bravery and family. - Kirkus Reviews
SHE SHOULD HAVE CLOSED THE BLINDS Emma moved to Virginia Beach after the sudden death of a loved one. She thought it was a good place to live and easily found a job and a few close friends. She rented a house, had a dog and cat, and her parents were only a few hours away in Northern Virginia. Life seemed to be going well for her, until break-ins began to happen nearby. As her detective friends in Virginia Beach tried to find out who was to blame, she had just begun to date for the first time since Ben died. The men Emma dated both seemed like two nice men…but were they?The break-ins continue, and one of Emma's friends house is robbed. Mike, her detective relative and his wife Maggie, also beloved characters from Too Late To Run comes to visit her. Mike and Maggie are asked to help in the case. As they get to know Emma's love interests, Maggie becomes more alarmed at one of Emma's dates and realizes that he is very possessive. She wondered if he could be part of the break-ins…or worse. They became more worried as the robberies escalate. Maggie begins to learn enough where she wants to scream, "Emma, Oh my God, get away from him…"But Is It Too Late….She should have closed the blinds!
Our government is populated with a myriad of agencies referred to only by their initials. Within each of these "Alphabet" agencies are countless other agencies, each of them adding to the "Soup."Three members of an elite, secret team have stumbled upon a mystery. What actually happened while they were on a temporary assignment in Biloxi, Mississippi? Holly remembers the trip to Biloxi one way, but Mark remembers the events entirely differently. And Larry-well Larry can't even remember being there.There is only one possible explanation-someone has tampered with and/or erased their memories. What could have happened in Biloxi that was so terrible that such extreme measures would be necessary?The clues: Before Larry's memories were erased, he sent emails to himself, Holly and Mark. Each of the emails contained links to encrypted files. Once those files were decrypted, they would form a puzzle that only the three of them can piece together.But there is at least one person who is willing to do anything to prevent that puzzle from being assembled. Holly, Mark and Larry race against the clock just to stay alive while attempting to solve the mystery.
THE SYMPHONY BEGINSMidway through the dull, grey journey of college, Victor Roland, a high-functioning autistic, is dragged into his own world of sword and steam. Here, the year is 1884, by Imperial reckoning.In the shadows of its cathedrals, a series of grisly murders sweep the metropolis of Holy Gothica. Soon after his descent, Victor learns of portals in televisions, where daemons lurk in an abyss shrouded in fog, and emerge when blackouts wrack the city. But when he discovers that his friends from "reality" - Charles Garner, a middle-aged "connoisseur of cannabis," and, Beatrice Morrison, a biker with a goth streak - are trapped in here, Victor resolves to find them, lest they wind up kidnapped by, "the Dollmaker," and slaughtered behind the screens.Fortunately, Victor awakens to the power of Geist - to summon a living facet of his own psyche, to battle the evil born of everyone's souls. A power that earns him a chance to find his dear friends, and perhaps even a way home …Whimsical, humorous yet terrifying, Geist: Prelude will hold readers long into the night and pave the road for a series of dark fantasy and gothic dystopia.
Countenance is a suspenseful yet heartfelt story full of intrigue and unexpected revelations, where magic is made in the kitchen and angels can fall in love. Memorable characters inhabit a home that is more than it seems, and unwittingly prepare for a final showdown where forces battle for the souls of both those who reside there and the dead who cannot move on to the next realm. Thirty-eight-year-old Nealey Monaghan's life is turned upside-down one night when her sister's estranged ex-husband kills nearly everyone she loves in one fell swoop. Numb to the world, Nealey is taken in by her charmingly eccentric Aunt Sylvie, cookbook author and proprietress of the Playhouse Inn Bed and Breakfast in the hills of Tennessee. Hoping to help her niece find purpose and meaning in her life again, Sylvie makes Nealey a co-owner and begins teaching her the tricks of the trade...and the secrets of the house. Unbeknownst to either of them, nor to the ghost relatives who have lived there since they were murdered in 1889, there is a common thread running through their veins, and a deep secret that is dying to come out...
Nothing ever happens on the Eckerly farm, where 15-year-old Alexa Flynn lives with her family. Then one day a strange, old woman appears to tell Alexa and her twin brother Michael that they possess an ancient and mystical power-the power of magic.When tragedy strikes, Alexa finds herself on a dangerous quest facing monsters, murderers, and beings of unspeakable power. As she races against time to save her family, the young sorceress must decide how far she is willing to go in order to realize her true power.
When Maggie Sears, alone after the death of her beloved husband and in a rut, meets old flame Stephen Gates in her workplace, Bloomers the bakers, Maggie's situation seems to be on an upswing. Unfortunately, a meeting with Stephen's grown up children Vanessa and Jake change all that and her circumstances take a decided turn for the worse, then Mum becomes ill and Maggie hits rock bottom. Out of the blue a new job opportunity in the local school appears only to be spoiled by curvaceous co-worker, the evil Stella Atkins. With the support of Stephen's daughter-in-law Lauren, Maggie's sister, Lynette, and, surprisingly, a new found friendship with local Town Clerk, Kath Emmerson, can Maggie overcome what seems like insurmountable problems to gain her heart's desire?
Clare Macintosh didn't know what was going on. Her brother, Conrad, had been called in for a meeting and they'd already been waiting over an hour. They were leaving, they had waited long enough.Owen Winchester had called for the meeting with Conrad. He had no idea the young man was handicapped, but what he had to show him would make his life easier, or at least he hoped so. The trunks Owen had found in the barn of his new home belonged to him. Conrad was the only living relative he could find of the previous owner. Owen was a bit surprised to find Conrad had a sister and she was his mate to boot.All Clare wanted to do was take her brother and hide. Her parents, Con and Ava Macintosh, weren't nice people, and neither were the people they stole from. Even though Clare had distanced herself from them, it wouldn't stop their associates from seeking revenge. She didn't need the handsome stranger pushing his way into her life.
Henry Myers never kept his gender preferences a secret. His mother supported his choices and stood by his side even when his acting career tanked because of it. Now she was gone, and so was his career. Henry was at a loss.Patrick Garrett, Paddy, was now in a bad place. He had worked at the precinct since he was in his early twenties, and now he could trust no one. Not his captain nor his partner it seemed. He was shot and bleeding, and it seemed the whole precinct was on the take.Henry had been able to talk to ghosts since a near death experience he had as a child. They had been following him around ever since. Now it seemed Paddy could see them as well. But when Wally, Henry's ghostly companion referred to Paddy as Henry's mate. Neither man was sure how to take that news.Henry couldn't deny the attraction to the rugged cop, and if the man didn't put back on his shirt, he wasn't so sure he'd be able to control himself.
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