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The Mortal Link

by Guillermo Arbe

After losing his daughter in a senseless act of violence, a bereaved father’s quest for revenge turns into something unexpected when he fosters a relationship with that murderer’s own daughter. What is the link between the two girls? The revenge the bereaved father is seeking may depend on it.

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by Rachel Dacus

Elinor Greene has been through a divorce, a stalled career, an explosion that nearly killed her. But after all that, life in her cottage in Italy has brought her gifts: a garden where she plants vegetables for the wonderful Tonio’s culinary delights. Seizing her second chance at love, they plan for a small wedding, but family drama decides to descend on them instead. Elinor’s once-estranged sister, Saffron, is coming with her family to support their mother, Betsy, who is arriving to look for ... more

Acts of Faith/Auto de Fe

by jeffrey gorsky

Historical novel about the Inquisition and expulsion of the Jews from Spain, told from the alternating point of view of Juan, a Christian of Jewish origin who joins the Inquisition, and Isaac, a Jewish physician.

The Second Convention: America, 2036

by Douglas E Congdon

Is Thomas Jefferson right? Does the tree of liberty need to be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants? Tom Powell is going to find out. He is the local leader of the Revolutionary Party, and he gives a speech on July 4th that causes a brawl. Now he is being arrested for inciting a riot. His work and marriage are at risk. But he can’t quit the Party. There’s too much at stake. Climate change and the political divisions in America in 2036 have brought the country ... more

The Powell Expeditions

by Tim Piper

When seventeen-year-old Jubilee Walker loses his mother in 1867, he has no idea that during the next two years he will be riding a wagon train across the plains, befriending a Pawnee scout, climbing mountains, and riding the raging rapids of the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. When Jubil initially asks to join a scientific expedition led by Major John Wesley Powell, a family friend, Powell refuses, but Jubil’s persistence and resourcefulness eventually win him a place on Powell’s cre... more

Inland

by Kate Risse

Inland plunges readers into a world that is besieged by rising water. In this rapidly deteriorating environment, Juliet and Martin struggle to reunite with loved ones as they face a cascade of relentless challenges. Surrounded by nature's fury, Juliet's son, Billy, loses himself in a hazy mix of reality and dreams, tormented by the gnawing uncertainty of his family's fate. Nearby, trapped in their collapsing house, Martin's daughters, Lana and Agnes, harbor a harrowing secret. With each turn of ... more

White Knight

by Mara Rotundo

When Eris Clemens meets Daniel Graf, stars align. Tectonic plates shift.

Eris, a glamorous writer, lives in Belmont. Young Daniel is an MIT scientist, proud of his physique; playing shy.

Romance blossoms, sparks fly.

One problem though: they’re both taken.

Second problem: it’s 2020 and lockdown strikes. They have to go home. What ensues is a push and pull of jealousy and desire.

He’s weighing the new buds of love against hi... more

BARRELOT The Knight of Mishaps and Mischief

by Daphne Tzamali Yakinthou

Dive into the whimsical world of Whimsy, where chivalry meets chaos in "Barrelot: The Knight of Mishaps and Mischief." This enchanting tale spins the story of Sir Barrelot, a daring yet unorthodox knight whose adventures are as unconventional as his methods. Armed with a water pistol and lollipop arrows, Sir Barrelot faces not just dragons and giants, but also the elusive affections of Princess Egglina, the realm's most indifferent heart. Barrelot's journey is a series of heroic misadventures... more

Down Clark Street

by michael panno

Illinois, winter, 1958. Eleven-year-old Michael Carmello lives with his parents and five siblings in a small house in Hardscrabble, Illinois. His father ekes out a living driving a cab, while his mother works part time at the local hospital. Michael wants to tryout for Little League in the spring, and dreams of someday being a Major League ball player. But dreams don't find a lot of support in Hardscrabble; that is, not until Michael meets Cornelius (Neely) Brown, a former pitcher with the Negr... more

AN AMERICAN CHRISTMAS CAROL

by Christopher Schildt

Travel back in time to the cobblestone streets of 1843 Boston as we reimagine Charles Dickens’s classic tale in An American Christmas Carol. This heartwarming, unforgettable experience will leave you filled with the true spirit of the holiday season. Follow the journey of the wealthy and ruthless attorney Henry Rutherford as he is visited by the ghost of his former partner, Edward Marley. But this time, there’s an alternate spine-chilling explanation for the chains that Marley’s ghost is forc... more

Short Happy Stories

by Evan Pellervo

"Short Happy Stories" is comprised of fifty compact stories that hopefully function as a respite from troubling times. Inspired by Tolstoy, Salinger, and Lydia Davis, these stories try to make the most of the present. This is an eclectic collection with an overarching theme: gratitude. Since most of the stories can be read in a few minutes, they are good for a day's in-between moments.

Influencerz: Secret Influencerz Academy

by Juan Boyd

This is an introduction into the Influencerz universe where real life influencers, not to be confused with social media influencers, manipulate the lives of the chosen elite who shape the future of the world. The elite are chosen to help their society progress and power the economy.

tomcats killers of innocence

by patsy shook

Tomcats: Killers of Innocence meticulously navigates the life of a young woman grappling with her own vulnerability amidst dehumanizing circumstances. As Sarah endeavors to comprehend the depths of her husband’s cruelty, she confronts the daunting challenge of securing a path to freedom for herself and her children. Shook deftly portrays the intricate dynamics of a woman ensnared in a marriage with her abuser, demonstrating with psychological acuity how Sarah grapples with a sense of complacency... more

Secrets at No.7

by Jemma Hatt

The Search & Find World of SHADOWBOXES, Rediscover the ABCs

by Laura Seeley

Each letter of the alphabet is presented with a colorful intricately illustrated shadowbox filled with items, animals and hidden words. The opposting page presents a playful informative verse and the names of things to find somewhere in the shadowbox art. The book is hosted by a character named Shadow, who travels through the alphabet with the reader, and who asks you to find something of his, which is also somewhere in the shadowbox.

Seldom Heard Quotes

by C Howard Diaz

I originally came up with the idea for this short coffee table book of quotes back in 1993. I filed the quotes and commented on each one myself or added another person's writing for a few. Most comments are mine. I made copies and sent a shorter version to people I knew who would appreciate it. I have cited almost all the quotes, and anything I say in the comments is my opinion, whether it is cited or not. If you disagree with anything I say, you take the time to find your argument, I already sa... more

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