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The Princess of Skye, An Archer Adventure, Book III
Written by: Katharine Giles
Available In: Paperback
Author Website: http://www.thearcheradventures.com/
A visitor from a planet in another galaxy arrives in Balycon to invite Archer to meet King Zirco, Ruler of Skye, who needs Archer’s help. Why would an alien king send a messenger to the Earth Star to seek the help of a fourteen-year old kid? Intrigued with the promise of adventure, Archer accompanies King Zirco’s messenger to Skye where he learns King Zirco expects him to rescue Amethina, the Princess of Skye, from King Ichos, tyrant King of Water.
Before he can meet King Ichos and negotiate Amethina’s release, he must complete a series of tests. King Zirco gives him a gemstone charm and matching clothing to assist him through his journeys while Damani, crystal master of Skye, provides maps of planets in Skye’s galaxy.
When Archer asks what he’s supposed to do, he’s told to “look for a guidepost” on each planet. With that limited information, he must solve a puzzle and complete the task before he can progress to the next planet. Each test is more difficult than the last and Archer fights his frustration each time he encounters an obstacle because if he fails one test, he will fail them all.
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The Puzzle
Written by: Peggy Edelheit
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I had to make a decision, but I didn't know at the time my future and life hung in the balance with my choice. Do I continue making excuses for inaction and accept my fate? Or do I set in motion something that sort of scared the hell out of me; go back to Highlands, North Carolina and solve the puzzle of who killed my husband, Stephen? But once there, I find that I am caught up in a web of intrigue, lies and cover-ups and end up in my own novel. Even as an author, my laptop couldn’t type me out of this one. I had to finish writing my book without the benefit of knowing how all of it would end until I wrote the last page. I had two unanswered questions. Where was the missing piece that completed my puzzle? And would I live to write about it?
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The Racer’s Widow
Written by: Aly Grady
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Author Website: https://www.facebook.com/AlyGrady2012
The racing industry has all types of people involved from the drivers to the mechanics even to the office support staff. The wives of those who travel, even if they aren’t drivers, call themselves racing widows. These are the women who stay home and raise their children. They shuttle the kids to preschool and soccer games and anything else. The Racer’s Widow is a story of one such family.
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The Rain of Blood (The Champions of Zairon Book 2)
Written by: S.P. Kumar
Available In: eBook|Hardcover|Paperback
Author Website: www.SPKumarbooks.com
S. P. Kumar's second novel will not disappoint readers who enjoyed Cave of Mystic Dreams. In Rain of Blood, the second book in The Champions of Zairon trilogy, Kumar continues to weave magical and creative plots that traverse parallel worlds. As the young protagonists navigate an even more complex challenge than their first, we are immediately drawn back into their mystical reality.
Middle-school readers and fantasy fans of all ages will delight in watching Claire, Jason, and Zac navigate a new quest—one that draws on their intelligence, determination, and wit. Kumar continues to explore themes of friendship and morality, as her characters encounter dilemmas and tasks that require even more grit and resilience than those they encountered in the first book of the trilogy.
Kumar’s carefully wrought sentences and powerful dialogue draw us into her story and help connect us to the intricacies of the plot. The main characters are more mature, and so is Kumar’s writing. While her natural storytelling ability was established with her first book, she solidifies it with Rain of Blood.
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The Return of Elliott Eastman
Written by: Ignatius Ryan
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Few people can anticipate the thoughts that might run through their minds when suddenly confronted with the fact they have but three months to live. Long range plans fall by the wayside and only matters of an imminently urgent nature are dealt with. With the help of a few friends, Elliott Eastman would use the last few days of his life to utterly and completely change the American way of life!
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The Riviera Is Burning Entr’acte: A Samantha Jamison Detour Volume 5.5
Written by: Peggy A. Edelheit
Available In: eBook
Author Website: http://samanthajamison.com/
This personal French memoir is from my point of view only and how I experienced it. I don’t want to bore you with statistics, just relate how my family and I got caught up in an incident that escalated into something unthinkable. Those memories are so vivid that sometimes it feels like it was yesterday, especially that sinking feeling of dread that swept through me and how intense fear, then panic, took hold. To this day, it has left an indelible mark on my psyche, a dent in my usual resilient armor against the unexpected, and a very real and permanent fear of fire…
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The Rock of Sarraka - A Spirit Animal Adventure (Brody Boondoggle Book 2)
Written by: Gary Karton
Available In: eBook|Hardcover
Author Website: https://www.amazon.com/Gary-Karton/e/B00EV4URS6/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1
The threat to the existence of Sarraka, a land of magic and spirit animals, grows dire in this second book of a middle-grade fantasy series.
In Karton’s first installment (The Last Akaway, 2014), young Brody Boondoggle encountered a magical Akaway. When a strange hunter seriously injured the creature, Brody learned that he must open the portal to her home in Sarraka to save the Akaway and rescue her realm. This sequel, with stops at a prison in Mexico and an extended sojourn in Sarraka—“the place we go to when we let our minds wander and just be free….Like a zip line directly into your imagination”—delivers more challenges that 12-year-old Brody and his motley group of family and friends must face. Brody continues to use his gifts from the Akaway, the last of her kind: the power to connect others to their own spirit animals and the ability to take on the characteristics of any creature (living or extinct) himself. During a dangerous rescue operation in Mexico, Brody visualizes a seal while swimming in the freezing Pacific Ocean (“Just thinking about the harbor seal’s skill and grace in the water gave Brody those abilities, too”). Nefarious video game mogul Uncle Skeeta, his greedy nephew Rudy, and the bitter Felonious Fish return, determined to steal the Rock of Sarraka, the land’s “power, its spirit, its heart.” In this lively, offbeat tale, comical crustacean Punching Crab supplies a key contribution; Brody’s older brother Jake (still wrestling with his disbelief in magic) and their eccentric Grammy are again crucial to the mission; and La Tarántula, a new villain (or is she?), makes a chilling entrance. Some dynamic newcomers play significant roles, including Rosalina, whose spirit animal is an armadillo, and her mysterious brother, Myles. Karton’s unforced blend of action, comedy, and messages—word definitions, observations of human behavior, encouragements to eschew distracting screens for real life—whizzes along to a satisfying cliffhanger, assuring readers that at least one more adventure for Brody and company is in the works.
A rollicking mix of humor, suspense, and well-placed lessons promoting an unfettered imagination and active, real-world engagement.
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The School of Flaunt Handbook
Written by: Cate Clarke
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Author Website: http://www.schoolofflaunt.com/
Back when “Flying Was Fun” Alexandra Smythe and Cate Clarke were Flight Attendants with a Major International Carrier. What the two ladies viewed and experienced became fodder for the School of Flaunt. These Emily Posts of the 21st century share their insights with cheeky humor and many personal stories. Now fasten your seat belts students for it might be a bumpy flight.
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The Secret Life of Captain X: My Life with a Psychopath Pilot
Written by: MrsXNomore
Available In: eBook|Paperback
Author Website: www.psychopathsurvivor.com
Marriage to an airline pilot seemed a dream come true. She ignored the red flags, abuse, continually hearing “You’re so lucky to be married to him!” Never empathic, putting them in serious debt, he promised to fix things. Instead he divorced her. When she uncovered his prostitution habit, he left her, taking their child. The horror finally ended when she realized he was a socialized psychopath.
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The Secret of Blackjack Woods
Written by: Ashlen Brown
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One summer evening, 12-year-old Jim Thomas is surprised by his mother's and sister's account of seeing a mysterious creature in their woods. Is it bigfoot? Thinking there has to be a reasonable explanation, Jim sets upon discovering the truth. In short time, Jim is faced with a being that supposedly doesn't exist. Before long, his new friend is in trouble, and only Jim and his family can save him.
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The Shakespeare Conspiracy, A Christopher Klewe Novel, Volume 1
Written by: Jeffrey Hunter McQuain
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Author Website: www.btglobe.com
"The Shakespeare Conspiracy," a new thriller by Jeffrey Hunter McQuain, introduces Christopher Klewe, a famed expert on the Bard. While in D.C., Klewe's best friend is murdered by a secret society dating back 400 years. Joined by a female reporter, Klewe has only three days to outrun killers on two continents and expose the biggest literary conspiracy of all time.
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The Shochu Handbook - An Introduction to Japan's Indigenous Distilled Drink
Written by: Christopher Pellegrini
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Author Website: http://shochu.pro
The Shochu Handbook is the foremost reference on Japan’s popular spirits, shochu and awamori. Written by licensed sommelier and longtime Japan resident, Christopher Pellegrini, the book will bring you up to speed on shochu and awamori’s history, production methods, labeling practices, food pairing, mixing, and more. It’s essential for the Japanese food fan and beverage professional alike.
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