Ariana Franklin combines the best of modern forensic thrillers with the drama of historical fiction in the enthralling second novel in the Mistress of the Art of Death series, featuring medieval heroine Adelia Aguilar. Rosamund Clifford, the mistress of King Henry II, has died an agonizing death by poison - and the king's estranged queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine, is the prime suspect. Henry suspects that Rosamund's murder is probably the first move in Eleanor's long-simmering plot to overthrow him. If Eleanor is guilty, the result could be civil war. The king must once again summon Adelia Aguilar, mistress of the art of death, to uncover the truth. Adelia is not happy to be called out of retirement. She has been living contentedly in the countryside, caring for her infant daughter, Allie. But Henry's summons cannot be ignored, and Adelia must again join forces with the king's trusted fixer, Rowley Picot, the Bishop of St. Albans, who is also her baby's father. Adelia and Rowley travel to the murdered courtesan's home, in a tower within a walled labyrinth - a strange and sinister place from the outside, but far more so on the inside, where a bizarre and gruesome discovery awaits them. But Adelia's investigation is cut short by the appearance of Rosamund's rival: Queen Eleanor. Adelia, Rowley, and the other members of her small party are taken captive by Eleanor's henchmen and held in the nunnery of Godstow, where Eleanor is holed up for the winter with her band of mercenaries, awaiting the right moment to launch their rebellion. Isolated and trapped inside the nunnery by the snow and cold, Adelia and Rowley watch as dead bodies begin piling up. Adelia knows that there may be more than one killer at work, and she must unveil their true identities before England is once again plunged into civil war . . .

Benjamin Franklin is the Founding Father who winks at us. An ambitious urban entrepreneur who rose up the social ladder, from leather-aproned shopkeeper to dining with kings, he seems made of flesh rather than of marble. In bestselling author Walter Isaacson's vivid and witty full-scale biography, we discover why Franklin seems to turn to us from history's stage with eyes that twinkle from behind his new-fangled spectacles. By bringing Franklin to life, Isaacson shows how he helped to define both his own time and ours. He was, during his 84-year life, America's best scientist, inventor, diplomat, writer, and business strategist, and he was also one of its most practical—though not most profound—political thinkers. He proved by flying a kite that lightning was electricity, and he invented a rod to tame it. He sought practical ways to make stoves less smoky and commonwealths less corrupt. He organized neighborhood constabularies and international alliances, local lending libraries and national legislatures. He combined two types of lenses to create bifocals and two concepts of representation to foster the nation's federal compromise. He was the only man who shaped all the founding documents of America: the Albany Plan of Union, the Declaration of Independence, the treaty of alliance with France, the peace treaty with England, and the Constitution. And he helped invent America's unique style of homespun humor, democratic values, and philosophical pragmatism. But the most interesting thing that Franklin invented, and continually reinvented, was himself. America's first great publicist, he was, in his life and in his writings, consciously trying to create a new American archetype. In the process, he carefully crafted his own persona, portrayed it in public, and polished it for posterity. Through it all, he trusted the hearts and minds of his fellow "leather-aprons" more than he did those of any inbred elite. He saw middle-class values as a source of social strength, not as something to be derided. His guiding principle was a "dislike of everything that tended to debase the spirit of the common people." Few of his fellow founders felt this comfort with democracy so fully, and none so intuitively. In this colorful and intimate narrative, Isaacson provides the full sweep of Franklin's amazing life, from his days as a runaway printer to his triumphs as a statesman, scientist, and Founding Father. He chronicles Franklin's tumultuous relationship with his illegitimate son and grandson, his practical marriage, and his flirtations with the ladies of Paris. He also shows how Franklin helped to create the American character and why he has a particular resonance in the twenty-first century.

Exciting western adventures of Secret Agent Jack Clayton and his gallant black stallion Regret as they fight America's worst enemies in the late 1870's, seeking justice for all and forging a nation where all its citizens can be proud to be called Americans.By 2050 the country has gone through some slight changes thanks to a dramatic shift in the makeup in the country's populace giving liberals, referred to by various uncomplimentary names, control over Washington. In that thirty years the country becomes the veritable paradise moonbats have long sought to create, but more resembling a third-world banana republic where English is replaced by twenty-five variations of gang slang, no one gets beyond third grade, rioting and something resembling football with hockey sticks are the national pastimes. There is now a "Forever President," welfare moms have replaced small business, corn is the cornerstone of industry, and people drive around in either battery-powered bubble cars or Latino lowriders. All the while, non-thinking Schwartz is led around on a doggie leash, and has become a 'pinball,' with names ranging from Vic to Dick to Bic, and spends his day bouncing around the fenced playground of a former elementary school turned asylum for the insane. One fine spring day the gate to the compound suddenly opens and Schwartz, along with a hundred or so inmates, unthinkingly escape. While walking aimlessly down a highway, he is struck by another truck (an electric bus) and suddenly awakens from his long sleep to find the liberals' variation of paradise has really arrived in America! Schiessen!

A band of wild west "good" outlaws known as the Wildcat Gang are led by unlikely leaders; a young girl and her grandpa. They are known as Wildcat Kitty and The Cyclone Kid. They ride thrilling trails of adventure throughout the west seeking justice and become legendary dime novel heroes.Given a tip for a galactic hot spot, complete with dance floor and attached takeaway, Brick and Spiritwind head towards Fluffy McCoy's with a smile and a chat up-line beneath each sleeve; unfortunately, They's drunken memory tells their ship to go to Huffy LeRoy's by mistake: a bus depot with a dilapidated pub, hanging on for sanity and rare custom.Determined to have fun wherever they are, Brick and Spiritwind pull up a chair at Bozo and Schmuk's booth, two beasts of defiant size who are off to start a henchman training course at Evil University; as politeness spills forth and drink flows, the heroes offer the monstrous duo a lift. When they awake the next morning, they find themselves enrolled on the megalomaniac course, under threat of a thousand pinches and eternal headlocks should they try to leave. Adopting the pseudonyms of Dag Nammit and Corsetry Overload, they opt for study over pain.Nicole Extravaganza and Suzy Fantastic had recently been promoted to grade three heroes, and as such had to cash in their outdated nemesis at Velos 19, the hub of hero admin and ego driven rhetoric. Discovering their nemesis had given up day to day Evil, they hear he now works as the Chancellor at Evil University, and head to the planet that houses the academia of the naughty. Whilst there, they stumble across Brick and Spiritwind's room and overhear the pair mentioning their true identities as grade five heroes. Convinced they could gain further promotion, they offer to help.Hugo Cortizone, the popstar of the hero world, has a monumental crush on the two female heroes, a crush they repeatedly spurn. When his scanners see their ship at Evil University, he considers it his duty to pay them a visit and check they're safe, and maybe to hang around long enough to try and woo a snog out of one of them, or both.Dip Sing Doolally, the chancellor and nemesis in question, decides the institution needs a figurehead for potential students to aspire to, and to increase revenue. He instructs his vice-chancellor, Spon Dooliks, to find one from the current intake and elevate their reputation through manipulated drama.Spon had always envied Good's professional and well thought out approach to the battle of light and darkness, not like Evil with its flawed plans and flippant security measures, so when he spots the heroic nature of Brick and Spiritwind, he believes he's found a duo who can not only be the new hope for bad, but also shift the entire ethos towards greater success. Dip finds the pair little more than annoying and insists they can only be used if they are martyred after achieving whatever Spon intends them to achieve. He wishes to use their memory as an icon rather than the duo themselves.The final assessment for the megalomaniac course is to take over an Earth planet in the early twenty-first century. From their Evil base, a pub by a picturesque canal, Brick and Spiritwind plan to steal the internet and infect it with the news that they now rule the world.With countless pseudonyms and missions overlapping, heroic narrative struggles to make sense of the unfolding adventure, but with a pen and paper, and the odd shot of rum, it slowly falls into place as Good and Evil battle with their own identities as much as each other.

*Also see: Alternate Cover Editions for this ISBN [ACE] * ACE #1 In 1176, King Henry II sends his daughter Joanna to Palermo to marry his cousin, the king of Sicily. Henry chooses Adelia Aguilar, his Mistress of the Art of Death, to travel with the princess and safeguard her health. But when people in the wedding procession are murdered, Adelia and Rowley must discover the killer's identity . . . and whether he is stalking the princess or Adelia herself.

The Frontier G-Man is back. This time Jack Clayton finally comes face to face with the man responsible for high level government corruption that has sent him all over the west trying to stop tyranny and overthrow of the American way of life as we know it. This time our nation's currency is threatened and America's silver supply is being exhausted.A rhyme? A story book? A teaching tool for your child? Yes, yes, and yes! This is not just another book for you to read to your child. It’s a book that rhymes, and a book that introduces to your child a way to understand and deal with the emotion of anger. Designed for children ages three to six years of age, this story of a young boy’s frustration gives your child an introduction to self-control and appropriate forms of self-expression.

The Whispering Bandit has been creating havoc in the New Mexico Territory. When Caleb Gant rides into Gila Bend, fresh off a gunfight in Alamogordo, his horse is stolen by the wily bandit. He finds himself caught up in several mysteries. A man he should know is a stranger and a man he shouldn’t know is and old adversary.The Whispering Bandit has been creating havoc in the New Mexico Territory. When Caleb Gant rides into Gila Bend, fresh off a gunfight in Alamogordo, his horse is stolen by the wily bandit. Stranded in the town of Gila Bend, he finds himself caught up in several mysteries. A man he should know is a stranger and a man he shouldn’t know is and old adversary. Action, adventure and intrigue abounds in this unusual tale of justice. And, just who is this mysterious Whispering Bandit, riding a vengeance trail?

Wildcat Kitty and The Cyclone Kid return to save their friends and attempt a daring heist of a fortune in silver with the help of a lone mysterious stranger, who steals Kitty's heart and leaves her changed forever.A rollicking tale of Western action, comedy and romance as the "Good Outlaws" seek justice in the west.Have you ever done something you know you shouldn’t?Everyone has a limit… …and Crystal is steadily getting closer to hers. She thought she could escape the SOT, but now they have her and there seems to be no way out. Some people think she has everything, but she knows she has nothing. Is she ever going to break free? And is the mysterious Juda a friend or foe? Everyone is scared of something… …and fear is the worst enemy of all. Crystal wants to hold on, but her fears enable the SOT to drag her to darker depths than she ever thought possible; depths from which she must claw her way back if she is ever going to regain her freedom. The pressure is on, and Crystal must either fight or be broken. It all comes down to one question: Who will she surrender to? Surrender is a suspenseful Christian Teen and New Adult fiction novel.Categories: Christian action and adventure, Christian fiction series, Christian paranormal, Christian romance, Christian supernatural fiction, Christian suspense, Christian New Adult fiction, African American Christian fiction, fame and celebrity.

Liz Porelli has lived with the monster called Multiple Sclerosis for years, but when she finds her life threatened during a hospital procedure, she discovers that the monsters lurking within the human mind can be far deadlier.A death caused by a hospital mishap, a missing hospital attendant, neighborhood break-ins and the murder of a good friend, pull Liz into a baffling mystery.Jessie James was fresh out of the FBI academy at Quantico, Virginia and tasked with the unbelievable: taking down the Iron Assassins Motorcycle Club, headquartered in California City. It was a tough order for any new agent, especially one as green as Jessie. One night while undercover at a dusty, wind torn bar she encounters Colt Winters, the head of the Iron Assassins Motorcycle Club. Her confidence is shattered when she realizes he isn't anything like she's been told. In fact he's quite charming. Torn between her duty to her country and the desires of her body she falls head over heels for him, and him for her. With the FBI breathing down her neck she's forced to play both sides of the law, but the gambit can't last forever. Soon she'll have to choose a side. For country, or for love? This 11K word story is the first portion of the Steel Horses story. It contains mature content and is intended for mature audiences only.

After eating radioactive snacks, a group of terriers discovers that they have powers that most dogs- and even some humans- only dream of. Which is a good thing, because when a gang of ruthless cats tries to turn the community into its own personal litter box, only the S.P.O.T.S. team can save the day.This is the first in The Magic Book series where twin sisters, Sophie and Felicity, happen across a plain, leather-bound notebook at their school, only it's far from ordinary; it holds a secret. The Book isn't the only thing that's not as it might appear to be; there's something very special about a tree that grows within the school playground too!Meanwhile, hidden from view in a parallel world call Serenia, the fairies work tirelessly to keep the balance of nature in both their world, and ours. When Serenia flourishes, Earth flourishes, if Serenia were to fall, Earth will fall too - and the unthinkable is happening!It's a race against time as Sophie and Felicity learn that they are our last hope. They will need to have great courage, conviction and most importantly - unshakable belief in fairies and magic, if they are to stand any chance of out-witting The Wicked One.But, will it prove too much for these shy, unconfident sisters? Will they be able to find the inner strength and self-belief they're going to need - before it's too late...!

The nowhere man roams the west eluding lawmen and posses by taking on the identities of other people. This time around, he takes on the mantle of a famous hangman and finds himself faced with horrific duties that he would prefer not to handle. In the mix of this mellee, he meets a woman bounty hunter that may prove to be his salvation or ultimate demise.I have learned a few things in my life. If you can’t wear clean underwear, don’t wear any at all. Never trust a vampire. Secret ruling councils should generally be avoided. Finally, and this is the most important, very few people are ever what they seem. However, it wasn’t always easy to live by these rules. Like, when said secret ruling council demanded my appearance and then did the worst thing they could possible do and inflamed my curiosity. Asking me to go to New Orleans to investigate a series of werewolf attacks, I couldn’t possibly say no to that. The first problem was werewolves had been eliminated from the Abyss so it was impossible that they were killing anyone. The second fiasco was that more vampires were in this city than ever before, including the one who was intent on ruining my life. And the third complication was I couldn’t tell anyone else about my mission or I would forfeit my freedom to the council.Some missions are easy. Others are a Catastrophe.

The galaxy hangs on the brink of chaos. Someone is about to give it a shove.An uneasy truce holds in a war-ravaged galaxy. A troubled Palia has been left with only fragments of her memories after a catastrophic event. With Ferrash now in hiding, she is convinced everyone blames her for his departure. Keen to make things right, the empyrric resolves to find him and fix what's broken.Deep in his own mission, Ferrash makes a dangerous journey back into a society where emotions are illegal to infiltrate its government. But lacking control over his emotions, the spy-turned-rogue risks blowing his cover before he can incite rebellion.When war breaks out again, Palia and Ferrash find themselves on opposing sides. Struggling to control her empyrric power and worried Ferrash is about to make a deadly mistake, Palia wades into battle to find him.Can she stop his multi-layered plans from causing more bloodshed, or has Ferrash ignited a fire they can't...

The Hardys look to put a gang of armed robbers on ice!Frank and Joe have volunteered to do undercover security work at the Bayport winter festival. Their main assignment is to act as bodyguards for the star performer, Olympic gold medal figure skater David Kennedy. Although put on for a good cause—charity—the festival is soon plagued by bad vibes: Money intended for the local children's hospital is ending up in the hands of masked, gun-wielding thugs, and its up to the Hardys to stop the robbers cold.

The Hollywood producer, preacher, motivational speaker, and New York Times bestselling author of The Wait shares the spiritual lessons he learned about success in one of the most secular places: Hollywood.DeVon Franklin shocked many of his Christian friends when he told them he was pursuing a career in Hollywood, a place widely seen as the antithesis of Christian values of faith. Yet DeVon knew that by doing so, he was living out God's calling. That decision would have a profound impact on his success in life and his religious beliefs, lessons which he now shares. While God gave him the talent and drive to achieve his dreams, he is clear that "the Church didn't teach me how to be successful. Hollywood did." In The Hollywood Commandments, the prominent film executive and producer reveals how his twenty years in the entertainment business have provided some of the most surprising and important lessons about God's intention for our success—lessons he has used...

Lincoln said it eons ago.... It took a speck of one-celled plant life on a world parsecs away to prove it for all the galaxy.

A dream is something that you must go after, and never give up on. DReam chose to follow her seams no matter what obstacles she faced during the way.The story centers around a lost girl who only outlet is music. Her talents she keeps hidden because she stays to herself. Left to be raised by her grandmother. She is teased by other relatives. There is a contest for writers and producers looking for new talent. She wants to enter but is mis informed about the qualifications to do so. After realizing she was mis informed she sets out to win the contest no matter what it takes.

An indispensable guide to right living from a Founding Father. Benjamin Franklin, one of our nation's most revered founders, was a man of uncommonly fine common sense. Although he was never able to finish his project of compiling a comprehensive compendium of practical wisdom, he was able to lay down the beginnings of this work in his later writings. Collected within this volume are Franklin's writings organized around his timeless philosophy on living well, containing his thoughts on justice, moderation, chastity, and more. The Art of Virtue is a simple, concise, and illuminating guide to living a virtuous and fulfilling life. Perfect for readers young and old alike.

Muse is a young cat whose mind has a special power, but she feels trapped living her life as a stray in the big city. Her heart yearns for the countryside. She embarks on a powerful journey with friends at her side who teach her about love, loss, redemption, and most importantly, the joy of finding a home.Muse is a young cat whose mind has a special power, but she feels trapped living her life as a stray in the big city. With no memories of her kittenhood, she is haunted by dreams of the countryside, and she begins to wonder if the country is her real home.Two other stray city cats befriend Muse, and each of them has its own journey to make as well. Together, they embark on an adventure to discover what it means to be home, to find peace, to experience joy, love, loss, and acceptance, and to experience a wild ride along the way.Will Muse's unique abilities help or hinder her on her quest? Will she find the dream she's looking for?

Kill or be killed is the new normal for Sawyer, Sara, and the survivors of the deadly virus that has all but annihilated the human race. With the death of Sara's father and the disappearance of the strange boy known as Mason, the teens are left reeling, but alongside the enigmatic ex-Marine, Edward, they soon forge an alliance with a collection of young survivors led by the sage and charismatic Kai. Nevertheless, when their new companions begin to mysteriously disappear, the group is once again thrown into a desperate struggle for survival, where only the most cunning and relentless will prevail. Ultimately, among whispers of top-secret military bunkers, lost gold, and a shadowy group known as the Cult of the Crow, Sawyer and Sara must face the grim realization that death and betrayal lurks in every corner, and when it comes to the end of the world—nothing is what it seems.Dark Tomorrow II: Cult of the Crow is an action-packed dystopian novel for fans of Netflix's The...

He wakes up with a wife he never married. Yeah, that's a weird way to start the day. On Christmas Eve, Carter Reed sits in a bar and regrets the decision he made ten years earlier that tore the love of his life from him. Mackenzie Monroe was his everything, but he left her behind to follow his dreams. Now those dreams all revolve around her. The one who got away. Or so he thinks. A not-so-chance encounter with a mysterious stranger sends Carter on a mystical journey to fix the mistakes of the past. He goes to bed, alone and lonely, but on Christmas morning, he wakes up on a couch that isn't his . . . in a town he hasn't visited in years . . . and with Kenzie as his wife. But the life he's wished for isn't all smooth sailing, and Carter quickly learns marriage and family come with their own challenges. He has a tough road ahead in his strange, new world.And if he doesn't find the key to Kenzie's heart, he could lose...

An immortal woman. An ancient curse. A deadly pact. Lily has roamed the earth for centuries, unable to die but also unable to truly live, lest her secret be discovered. Unfortunately, saving a young boy from an almost-deadly accident attracts a handsome stranger's rapt attention. He sees her in a way few others have before, putting them both at risk and awakening an ancient curse. After years of searching and nearly losing all hope, Lily's finally found something—and someone—to live for. But will that be enough to save them from what is coming? Equal parts puzzle and page-turner, Of Songs and Seashells is a modern continuation of the classic fairy tale The Little Mermaid. We promise you've never read anything quite like it before.

"With candor, wry wit and memorable details, these stories shimmer" as characters across the world embark on strange journeys of the spirit (Publishers Weekly). In these ten short stories, author Laura Newman brings readers along to Varanasi, Tijuana, Rome, Lhasa, New Orleans, Valdez, Barcelona, and the Isle of Skye. And her characters are just as diverse as her destinations: There's Maggie, who's taking her brother's ghost on a trek to the Annapurna Sanctuary in Nepal; Gomez, who has a date with destiny at the Tijuana hypermarket; a Norwegian preacher who relocates to Varanasi, India, in a valiant effort to convert Hindus and Muslims to Christianity; and, in the title story, the women who run an undercover orphanage in New Orleans, wearing habits by day while playing poker at night. Although these fictions occur thousands of miles apart from one another, within wildly different cultures, they are unified in their portrayal of...

When vampires captured her family and cursed her brother, Corinne did what any responsible teenager would do: she grabbed her magic sword and went to work. Her victory was a hollow one. Haunted by trauma and terrible loss, she and her friend Madelyn seek solace at her grandparents' camp for Chroniclers. But dark forces, once set in motion, cannot easily be stopped. Madelyn's nightmares terrorize her, a heartless bureaucrat threatens Corinne's family, and a horrific monster from the Old World is preying on inner-city Chicago, leaving Corinne with impossible choices. Can she trust a handsome, powerful young Hunter at the camp to help her?

Combining the best of modern forensic thrillers with the drama of medieval fiction, New York Times' bestselling author Ariana Franklin returns with the third title in the Mistress of the Art of Death series. England, 1176. Beautiful, tranquil Glastonbury Abbey—one of England's holiest sites, and believed by some to be King Arthur's sacred Isle of Avalon—has been burned almost to the ground. The arsonist remains at large, but the fire has uncovered something even more shocking: two hidden skeletons, a man and a woman. The skeletons' height and age send rumors flying- are the remains those of Arthur and Guinevere? King Henry II hopes so. Struggling to put down a rebellion in Wales, where the legend of Celtic savior Arthur is particularly strong, Henry wants definitive proof that the bones are Arthur's. If the rebels are sure that the Once and Future King will not be coming to their aid, Henry can stamp out the insurgence for good. He calls on Adelia Aguilar, Mistress of the Art of Death, to examine the bones. Henry's summons comes not a moment too soon, for Adelia has worn out her welcome in Cambridge. As word of her healing powers has spread, so have rumors of witchcraft. So Adelia and her household ride to Glastonbury, where the investigation into the abbey fire will be overseen by the Church authorities—in this case, the Bishop of St. Albans, who happens also to be the father of Adelia's daughter.

Brother detectives Frank and Joe face the dangers of Black Bear Mountain once again in the twentieth book in the thrilling Hardy Boys Adventures series.Frank and Joe are back on Black Bear Mountain, the scene of a previous wilderness adventure and mind-bending mystery. This time, the brothers are checking in on Dr. K, a friend they made during their first trip. Dr. K is a fan of living off the grid, but he's been MIA long enough to cause worry in the small mountain town. And so the teenage detectives Black Bear Mountain relied on before have been called in to help once again. It's not a good start to the investigation when Frank and Joe's ATV is put out of commission by a falling tree. Then their camp, including their radio—their only way to contact the outside world—is destroyed by wildlife searching for food. And when they finally reach Dr. K's research station, they find his cabin has been cleaned out and abandoned—the only current resident...

Is she a powerful witch . . . or is it all in her head? When Neve awakens in a hospital room, cuffed to the bed, the only thing she knows is her name. Her doctor says she's been a patient at the Blackbriar Institute for most of her life, that she's been battling mental illness since she was a small child . . . that bouts of amnesia are common with her condition. But something doesn't add up. And weird things keep happening. Sparks erupt from her fingertips and wishes inexplicably come true. Neve has visions of a woman claiming to be her sister, warning that she's in danger. Is it all a delusion? Then there's Torbin, the mysterious man in her therapy group with fathomless pain in his dark eyes. At first he seems to hate her, but Neve feels drawn to him in ways she can't explain. Together, Neve and Torbin must uncover the secrets of the Institute and fight their way to freedom. Along the way, Neve will discover power...

"Must-Read Book of Spring 2023"—Town & CountryA deeply evocative novel of the life of Isabella Stewart Gardner, a daring visionary who created an inimitable legacy in American art and transformed the city of Boston itself. By the time Isabella Stewart Gardner opened her Italian palazzo-style home as a museum in 1903 to showcase her collection of old masters, antiques, and objects d'art, she was already well-known for scandalizing Boston's polite society. But when Isabella first arrived in Boston in 1861, she was twenty years old, newly married to a wealthy trader, and unsure of herself. Puzzled by the frosty reception she received from stuffy bluebloods, she strived to fit in. After two devastating tragedies and rejection from upper-society, Isabella discovered her spirit and cast off expectations. Freed by travel, Isabella explores the world of art, ideas, and letters, meeting such kindred spirits as Henry James and Oscar...

Detective brothers Frank and Joe investigate a crime of smashin' in the tenth book in the interactive Hardy Boys Clue Book series.Frank, Joe, and their best friend Chet are attending Bayport Zoo's annual Halloween carnival. Frank and Joe have a routine planned for Scaryoke, and Chet has entered the pumpkin pie-eating contest—he even brought his own whipped cream! After their performance, Frank and Joe go to check out the painted pumpkins on display. But when the brothers enter the tent, they see their Scaryoke song wasn't the only smash hit at the carnival. The floor is littered with bits of pulverized pumpkins! What's worse, the organizer says that unless the culprits are caught by the end of the day, this will be the last Boo at the Zoo...forever! Can Frank and Joe find out what happened before it's too late? Or is this pumpkin crime unpatchable?

An Indie Next PickAn unflinching YA debut about a troubled teen who discovers a pack of feral girls in the woods and is swept up in the ensuing mystery: Are the Wild Girls of Happy Valley lost princesses from a faraway land, as they believe, or are they brainwashed victims of a deranged kidnapper?In her ambitious debut perfect for fans of Sadie and The Hazel Wood, Madeline Claire Franklin crafts a gripping exploration of how the world teaches young girls to cage their wildness—and what happens when they claw themselves free.After being placed in foster care, Rhi is hungry for a fresh start and begins working at the Happy Valley Wildlife Preserve. While in the woods, she stumbles upon a surreal sight: a pack of wolves guarding four feral and majestic girls. After Rhi gains their trust, they reveal that they're princesses from another land, raised by a magical prophet they call Mother—and they're convinced Rhi is their lost...

Brother detectives Frank and Joe go full-steam ahead to find the truth in the twenty-third book in the thrilling Hardy Boys Adventures series.The Hardys and some of their friends hop aboard an old train that's been restored and turned into a murder mystery experience. A cast of actors will perform an immersive theatrical production while passengers dine in style, assume roles in the game, and ultimately try their hand at solving the case. This should be a cakewalk for Joe and Frank! The production is a mess. The actors are lousy, fumbling their lines and spelling out obvious clues. At least the food is pretty good. But just as the Hardy Boys are trying to make the most of a disappointing situation, one of the cast members goes missing. At first, the audience thinks that the show is taking a turn for the better, but it quickly becomes clear that this is not part of the act. For the Hardys, the mystery has gone from good fun to deadly serious. And trapped on a...

Detective brothers Frank and Joe must solve a muddy mystery in the ninth book in the interactive Hardy Boys Clue Book series.Bayport Elementary is hosting a Mud Run to celebrate spring! A particularly muddy part of the town's park will be set aside for the race and Coach Lambert has even managed to make more mud by using the park's hoses and shovels. Frank and Joe can't wait to splash through the muck. But on the day of the race, the runners are stopped in their tracks by croaking, blurping bullfrogs! Lots of people in the town had been annoyed that the park was being taken over by a bunch of muddy kids. Could someone have sabotaged the race with buckets of frogs?

The first book, Lightning at 200 Durham Street, took place in 1928 when Joel Franklin was a 17-year-old student. Since that time, Joel has graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a degree in Business Studies. But now, in the winter of 1932-33, the Great Depression is in full swing and the only job available is at his parents' grocery store in his hometown of Chaseford.An innocent afternoon of skating in the country with his friends is rudely interrupted by the grisly discovery of a severed leg, the first of several gruesome remains. Joel and his best friend Jay, building on their previous experience as amateur sleuths, decide to join the Chaseford police as volunteer constables.Led by the crafty Chief Petrovic, and with the assistance of Joel's mysterious friend Walter, the investigation unfolds a chilling tale spanning many years, one that twists and turns through Capone's Chicago, 1920s cocaine parties, and the mind of one very deranged killer.Can the prominent Ontario psychiatrist Dr. Alfred Khryscoff help the investigators pin down their elusive quarry? More importantly, can he help Joel understand himself and his unusual powers? The air is thick with supernatural suspense in this, the second Joel Franklin Mystery, a truly original Canadian historical whodunit series!

The Legends Continue to Ride! Once again Wildcat Kitty, The Cyclone Kid and the rest of The Wildcat Gang continue to ride for justice. This time, their quest takes them from Arizona to Colorado, to New Mexico and Saint Louis, Missouri, dealing out their own special brand of justice against train robbers,river pirates, crooked lawmen bounty hunters, Mexican border bandits and political assassins.The Legends Continue to Ride! Once again Wildcat Kitty, The Cyclone Kid and the rest of The Wildcat Gang continue to ride for justice. This time, their quest takes them from Arizona to Colorado, to New Mexico and Saint Louis, Missouri, dealing out their own special brand of justice against train robbers,river pirates, crooked lawmen bounty hunters, Mexican border bandits and political assassins. Once again Kitty loses her heart to a new man while her first love, Marshal Matt Starr weds a governor's daughter and Dandy Jim Butler's secret past is revealed.

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Emotion is a weapon. Harnessing its power could destroy worlds.Palia's emotions are in turmoil. After watching her son succumb to Empyrean fire, she barely escapes the same fate. Guilt ridden and alone, she will not stop until his killer is brought to justice.The Protectorate forbids Ferrash to have emotions. That suits him, since he cannot avoid the people who control the Empyrean. Making this sacrifice prevents them from hijacking his feelings and using them as a weapon against him. When Ferrash spots Palia's ship venting atmosphere, he is forced to save her. Having an enemy from the Hegemony on board could see him accused of treason. But when the Empyrean reveals its potential as a destroyer of worlds and Palia's link to it, Ferrash knows he can't let her leave.With billions at risk of succumbing to the Empyrean weapon, can the enemies join forces and prevent the same fate that killed...

'Beautiful' Adele Parks'Life affirming and compelling!' Clare Mackintosh'Tender and illuminating' Carys Bray'Its characters pulse with life and energy . . . vividly rendered' Daily MailPerfect for fans of Early One Morning by Virginia Baily and the novels of Maggie O'Farrell.Early spring 1944.Connie Granger has escaped her bombed-out city home, finding refuge in the Women's Timber Corps. For her, this remote community must now serve a secret purpose.Seppe, an Italian prisoner of war, is haunted by his memories. In the forest camp, he finds a strange kind of freedom.Their meeting signals new beginnings. But as they are drawn together, the world outside their forest haven is being torn apart. Old certainties are crumbling, and both must now make a life-defining choice.What price will they pay for freedom? What will they fight to protect?...

Deceiving an empire is a treacherous gameTanwen and the Corsyth weavers race to collect the strands of an ancient cure that might save Gryfelle. But Tanwen has a secret—Gryfelle isn't the only one afflicted by the weaver's curse.As Queen Braith struggles to assert her rule, a new arrival throws her tenuous claim to the Tirian throne into question. Braith's heart is turned upside down, and she's not sure she can trust anyone—least of all herself.The puppet master behind Gareth's rise to power has designs on Tanwen and the story weavers, and will stop at nothing to reclaim the throne. A plot to incite the angry peasants of Tir takes shape, and those dearest to Tanwen will be caught in the crossfire. As the fight for Tir consumes the realm, no one can remain innocent.

Freudian Slip is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by Franklin Abel is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of Franklin Abel then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection.

The latest tale from Deckawoo Drive—and New York Times best-selling creators Kate DiCamillo and Chris Van Dusen—is a balm for young worrywarts facing the unknown.Welcome back to Deckawoo Drive for a sixth endearing installment in the companion series to Kate DiCamillo's New York Times best-selling Mercy Watson books. Frank Endicott is a worrier. He worries about lions, submarines, black holes, leprosy, and armadillos. He lists his worries alphabetically in a notebook and suffers vivid nightmares that even a certain neighborhood pig can't dispatch. When he accompanies Eugenia Lincoln on an errand to duplicate a key at her favorite dark and dusty thrift shop, Frank earns fresh cause for alarm. Odd Buddy Lamp, the shop's proprietor, has sent them home with the original key and its copy. Can Frank come to terms with the mystery without buckling under his mounting dread? With a little help from friends (old and new), hot cocoa, and some classic...

In Hopping Mad, the boys have to figure out a way to stop their school talent show from being ruined--by raining frogs! Let the sleuthing begin!

It takes a leap of faith to go from friendship to forever. Violet Chalmers never thought she’d move back to Holiday Junction, but when her Broadway dreams fizzle, going home is the only option. When she runs into an old flame, Liam, and sparks reignite, Vi is convinced the man of her dreams is the one she left behind—and now she has a chance to win him back. Kade Rivera has carried a torch for Violet since high school, but putting the “boy” in front of “friend” was never an option. Best friends since childhood, they lost touch over the years, but Kade’s never forgotten the girl who stole his heart. And when he sees her again, her bright eyes and sunny smile still make him weak in the knees. Now that Vi is back in town, it could be Kade’s big chance to prove he’s more than the boy next door. The only problem is Vi’s determination to reunite with her first love. When Kade and Vi are roped in to planning the big Sweetheart Ball, can Kade make her see that the one who got away, is the one who was there all along? Welcome to Holiday Junction, the town that takes it holidays seriously… and the perfect place to fall in love… **

A house fire is extinguished to reveal the body of a choir director. The smell of gasoline points to murder.Thomas Warrendale was employed by First Baptist Church, where Detective RJ Franklin Jr. is a parishioner. Recovering from a car accident, RJ is on leave from the police force in St. Joseph, Indiana, when this puzzling case calls him back. His insider's knowledge makes him the obvious choice to lead the investigation.The congregation doubled after Warrendale revamped the music to appeal to a more youthful crowd. RJ's godmother, Mama B, gives the detective an earful about the choir director's non-musical activities. Warrendale was also an accountant and a "fancy pants" seducer. His clients believe the man was stealing from them. Warrendale turns out to be an alias; his real name was Tyrone Warren, once a highly paid CPA in Cleveland. Was Warren in hiding? From his stone-faced wife? A disgruntled client? Now someone is breaking in to the dead...

A "rich and tightly woven" historical novel of the woman enslaved by Achilles is "well recommended for all lovers of historical fiction" (Library Journal).The rightful-born queen of Lyrnessos, Briseis watched helplessly from the battlements as her husband and brothers are crushed by the invincible army of King Agamemnon. Taken into slavery, the proud, beautiful seer became the prize of Prince Achilles, the conquering Greeks' mightiest hero. But passion forged chains stronger than any iron, binding the hearts of captive and captor with a love that knew no equal, and when Troy fell, great Achilles promised his beloved Briseis would reign at his side as queen of Thessaly. Yet the jealousy of a ruthless king and the whims of the capricious deities would deny the lovers their happiness. As the flames of war rose higher around them, the prophetess vowed to save the beloved warrior for whom her dark gift foretold doom—even if it meant defying the gods themselves.

Brother detectives Frank and Joe dive deep into the Florida Keys to find a missing person in the twenty-first book in the thrilling Hardy Boys Adventures series.Frank and Joe Hardy have been invited to take part in a conservation mission by a marine biologist at the Bayport Aquarium. The boys get to go on an all-expenses paid trip to the lush and beautiful Florida Keys to help save sharks! But the trip's purpose is suddenly sidelined when a paddle boarder goes missing and rumors start that the disappearance is the result of a shark attack. After spending so much time learning about the local shark population, the Hardy Boys aren't buying the story. It will take all of Frank and Joe's recently acquired knowledge about sharks and their habitat to solve this case. Will they be able to discover what's really going on before it's too late?

Arranging a wedding for her brother and a five-time thoroughbride tests Hope’s skills and patience. She’d believed the vows would be the most dangerous part of the ceremony, but a baseball to the head during the photography session proves her wrong and lands her in the sights of her brother’s best friend, Fredrick. He wants her to plan his wedding. She wants to be his bride. Diving into the treacherous world of wedding planning, Hope keeps her word and arranges the vows for the one man she believes she could love. He doesn’t know how much she cherishes him and his friendship. What she doesn’t know lands her in the heart of a royal mess. **

HENTY’S FIST 1: GAUNTLET RUN Birth of Superhero by André Jute, Dakota Franklin, Andrew McCoy The Gauntlet Run is the toughest race ever run by man: across America with every man’s hand turned against you from the statue of Liberty to the old US Mint in San Francisco. There the prize awaits you: $10 million and a full and free Presidential Pardon. No woman has ever Run the Gauntlet...“Wild but exciting. A grand job with plenty of irony.” New York Times on André Jute “The fast lane just got faster!” Dr Benjamin Pitman on Dakota Franklin "Totally convincing fiction." Colonel Jonathan Alford, Director, Institute for Strategic Studies/BBC World at One on Andrew McCoy HENTY’S FIST 1: GAUNTLET RUN Birth of Superhero by André Jute, Dakota Franklin, Andrew McCoy The Gauntlet Run is the toughest race ever run by man: across America with every man’s hand turned against you from the statue of Liberty to the old US Mint in San Francisco. There the prize awaits you: $10 million and a full and free Presidential Pardon. The Runner is marked for all to see by an indestructible Fist, keyed to his metabolism. If the Fist is removed without the key from the Mint in San Francisco, he dies. Between the Runner and the key stand the ruthless bounty hunters, the Syndicate’s lethal odds fixers, the sinister Organ Bank chasers, the Humble & Poor Hunt, the US Air Force, and mobs of good citizens, all turned into bloodthirsty savages by the magnificent prize for tearing the Fist from the Runner — and the Presidential license that nothing done to the Runner shall be illegal. Henty needs two million dollars to send her son Petey to the Artie stericlinic for treatment that will save his life. The care of The Caring Society is exhausted, her chicken farm already carries a second mortgage. Hopeless. But beautiful young Texas widows don’t just give up. There is still the Gauntlet Run. To qualify, you have to be a criminal — so Henty robs a bank... No woman has ever Run the Gauntlet. No Runner has ever survived the Gauntlet.

Detective brothers Frank and Joe weed out a vandal in the fifteenth book in the interactive Hardy Boys Clue Book series.Frank and Joe Hardy have been hard at work turning their front yard into an eco-friendly edible landscape garden thanks to a contest sponsored by the Bayport Science Center. Frank's really been enjoying learning about how to make the garden thrive, while Joe likes all of the cool critters and, of course, getting to munch on all of the yummy food. When the prize vegetables being grown in some of the top competitors' gardens are attacked, at first it looks like hungry pests have been having a feast. But as Frank and Joe unearth more evidence, it appears those cucumbers aren't being crunched by creatures with a craving. No, the veggies are the target of a clever saboteur. The Hardys will have to figure out who's been destroying the gardens fast, before their friends' chances of winning the contest are shredded like lettuce.

When your living room window starts giving you visions of the future... you better pay attention. Chloe Blake's campus rental has it all: a retro Victorian vibe, a beautiful picture window, and a perfect view of Ethan Reynolds—the guy who broke her heart and lives across the street. But when disturbing visions of death slide across the panes, she's convinced she's glimpsed Ethan's future. She'll stop at nothing to change fate and save him... even if it means everyone thinks she's crazy. Then, one by one, others appear at the house, drawn by an ancient power to seek out the powerful talismans hidden in the attic. Together, they must discover the house's secrets and unlock their hidden powers to take down the shadowy specter that haunts their premonitions and leaves chaos in its wake.And soon, they learn it's not only about saving Ethan. It's about saving EVERYONE. Super Humans...

The aliens wooed Earth with gifts, love, patience and peace. Who could resist them? After all, no one shoots Santa Claus!

Six-year-old Abdullah Anwar loves getting gifts from the birds.They flock to his back garden, bringing everything from buttons to broken light bulbs.Then one day, much to his devout father's bafflement, they leave a key.What can it possibly mean?Meanwhile, Professor James Jeggert is a staunch atheist, a man who has no time for the mystical aspects of life.He simply wants people to be more rational, a stance that's about to put him on a collision course with a little boy... Length: 66,000 words. Warning: This novel contains strong anti-religious sentiment.

Benjamin Franklin's classic book is full of timeless, thought-provoking insights that are as valuable today as they were over two centuries ago. With more than 700 pithy proverbs, Franklin lays out the rules everyone should live by and offers advice on such subjects as money, friendship, marriage, ethics, and human nature. They range from the famous "A penny saved is a penny earned" to the lesser-known but equally practical "When the wine enters, out goes the truth." Other truisms like "Fish and visitors stink after three days" combine sharp wit with wisdom. Paul Volcker's new introduction offers a fascinating perspective on Franklin's beloved work.

Franklin Hill is an easy town to love, especially after time spent in the big city, and particularly when Grace Phillips hasn't lived there for more than 15 years. But Grace is going back to the charm and eccentricities of the small Missouri town where she was raised. She's returning to the comfort of Granny Stillwell's warm kitchen, but under the eye of the watchful gossips of Franklin Hill. Overworked School Superintendent Homer Emerson is desperate for her help, along with his watchdog secretary, Bernadine Turner. While debating her decision to stay or go, she acquires a dilapidated but charming house that comes with two guardian angels bearing power tools and good advice who always seem to know when she needs them. Add one crotchety banker, a feisty four year old, daily small talk at the Bread House Café and the fond attention of a local veterinarian. Small miracles and gentle humor give the reader a treasured escape to Franklin Hill.

A buried secret becomes a big problem for Frank and Joe in the twenty-fifth book in the thrilling Hardy Boys Adventures series.Frank and Joe are on a history club trip to New York City, and their first stop is the Prohibition Museum where they'll hear about how smugglers building getaway vehicles led to the rise of modern stock car racing. During a tour of damp escape tunnels beneath the museum, Frank slips and breaks a wall panel with his elbow, revealing a hidden compartment containing documents from the 1920s! The documents reveal that The Gilded Top Hat—the speakeasy which later became the Prohibition Museum—wasn't actually owned by the Faccini brothers who were arrested for its bootlegging operations. The museum curator is eager to investigate this lead into the speakeasy's history, and never ones to turn down a good case, Frank and Joe volunteer to help out. But before long, someone steals the documents and sends the boys warnings to stop...

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Frank and Joe vote to solve the mystery of who sabotaged their friend’s election speech in this Hardy Boys Secret Files adventure.The Bayport Elementary elections are coming up, and Chet Morton is running for class president against Cissy Cimero. Frank and Joe have done everything they can to help their friend. They’ve made posters, handed out buttons, and helped him write one of the best campaign speeches in Bayport history. When the day of the election finally comes, they know every vote will count. But when Chet gets a rude surprise during his speech, everyone is shocked. Who would want to ruin Chet’s speech? And how did he or she manage to pull off the prank? Can Frank and Joe figure out what happened before the election is called in Cissy’s favor?

Drew had never touched a minor before.But now, sitting in his car, looking through the windows ... he wondered if he could—if he'd dare.The Final Story of the Otherealm SagaIt's been two years since Pittston Police Chief, Brent Lawton, and his wife discovered a young girl weeping in the aisle of a grocery store. Elizabeth Franklin has had a life riddled with pain and rejection.At eleven years of age, Elizabeth's curiosity was piqued by rumors of forbidden and exciting pictures on the Internet. Intrigued, her first glimpses into the dark world of pornography led her to websites that brazenly presented what adults do behind closed doors. And then, when she eventually uncovered something called a chat room, she experienced a jolt of instant popularity ... especially among men.More than three years of online give and take put Elizabeth in a position to make a dangerous choice—a one-on-one encounter with a teenage boy that produced a...

It was a big joke on all concerned. When you look back, the whole thing really began because his father had a sense of humor. Oh, the name fit all right, but can you imagine naming your son.... Noble Redman

WITH THIS BAND, MUSIC AND MAYHEM GO HAND IN HAND. Vette Smash, one of the hottest new rock bands in Bayport, is playing a gig—and thanks to their friend Phil's backstage passes, Frank and Joe are in the center of the action! But within minutes of meeting the band members, the stage lights short-circuit and a threatening message is left on the band's answering machine. Soon it's clear that someone is trying to crash Vette Smash. Frank and Joe start hunting down suspects. Is it Vette Smash's rival band, Green Machine? Could it be the jealous agents competing for the band's attention? Or is a member of Vette Smash behind the mess? One thing's certain: Time's running out. The band's threatening to break up. Can the Hardys root out the culprit before the final number?

Detective brothers Frank and Joe search for a very special beetle in the eleventh book in the interactive Hardy Boys Clue Book series.Frank and Joe are taking care of their friend's super cool pet stag beetle named Izumi for the weekend. Not only is this bug fun to watch, but he is also supposed to bring you luck! The first night with Izumi, Joe learns that stag beetles like to hiss and chirp...a lot. So, Joe decides to leave Izumi on the front stoop so he can get some sleep. But when Joe goes to get Izumi the next morning, he discovers that his lucky friend isn't so lucky after all. Because Izumi has gone missing! Izumi's cage is gone so the boys know he didn't escape on his own. Did Aki's pet get bug-napped? Can the brothers find this special bug before the weekend is over? It's up to Frank and Joe—and you—to solve the mystery of the missing beetle!

It's more than just a cold draft, a simple shadow out the corner of the eye; the sound of movement when no one's there.Olivia Strange just moved into her new apartment with her cat Lexington and already strange things are happening! But can Olivia figure out what's going on or will she be the next person to disappear?It's more than just a cold draft, a simple shadow out the corner of the eye; the sound of movement when no one's there.Olivia Strange just moved into her new apartment with her cat Lexington and already strange things are happening! But can Olivia figure out what's going on or will she be the next person to disappear?Excerpt:A scurry across the floor jerked her head to the side where she saw nothing. She couldn't see the floor well at all from where she was sitting so she eased forward, still holding onto her blanket, to check. She wanted to be sure there wasn't a rat running across her floor. Just as she leaned her body over the edge of the bed is when she felt a shift in the bed around her. It seemed to depress. Her hair stood on end and her arms became riddled with goose bumps, than the light snapped off with a metallic sound.She jumped turning to look at the lamp which was still semi visible in the dark thanks to both the moon light from the open curtains of the windows and her clock. She reached out to turn the lamp back on but nothing. The bulb had blown. A second sound of movement slid across the floor.“It’s okay. Get a hold of yourself.” She mumbled in the darkness letting out another hot breath between her trembling teeth. Her eyes strained to see before she remembered her flashlight tucked away.She reached down to the floor and eased her hand under the bed. Her fingers reaching out for the flashlight she knew should have been within reach, but now, when she needed it most she struggled to find the darn thing.

"Larson's elegantly written dual biography reveals that the partnership of Franklin and Washington was indispensable to the success of the Revolution." —Gordon S. Wood From the Pulitzer Prize-winning historian comes a masterful, first-of-its-kind dual biography of Benjamin Franklin and George Washington, illuminating their partnership's enduring importance. One of Washington Post's "10 Books to Read in February" • One of USA Today's "Must-Read Books" of Winter 2020 • One of Publishers Weekly's "Top Ten" Spring 2020 Memoirs/BiographiesTheirs was a three-decade-long bond that, more than any other pairing, would forge the United States. Vastly different men, Benjamin Franklin—an abolitionist freethinker from the urban north—and George Washington—a slavehold­ing general from the agrarian south—were the indispensable authors of American...

Frontier G-Man Jack Clayton continues his quest to unravel the mystery of stolen guns and weapons destined for the Cavalry stationed in the Black Hills. His quest leads him into high level government corruption and a sinister plot to create an all out Indian war and lead General Custer and his men to the infamous massacre at The Little Big Horn.Whats going on with December Moral?December tensely brushed back her wild russet hair, feeling as if someone was here. An uncanny sensation, as sure as if someone were staring her right in the eyes. As if she were never alone even in the stillness of the night. She considered if all these dreams actually meant something, or had she gone crazy.