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Willow Adair has a picture-perfect life—or so it seems. A stunning model-turned-wife-and-mother, she lives in a beautiful home with her husband and two kids in historic Bexley, one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Columbus, Ohio. On the outside, she has everything. On the inside, she struggles with issues of self-worth. Spurned by her neglectful husband and at odds with her rebellious teen daughter, Willow never feels she is good enough. She fears everyone she loves will leave.

Piece by piece, the cornerstones of Willow’s life begin to crumble. A routine colon operation goes horribly wrong. A yoga injury leads to a series of surgeries and misdiagnoses, ultimately ending in permanent loss of motion in her right arm. And then Willow is diagnosed with breast cancer. Convinced that no one will stand by her for one more day of sickness and depression, she prepares to end her life.

That's where the Angels come in.

Willow’s friends lift her spirits when she is sad, and weep with her when she is hurting. They walk beside her quite literally, on sidewalks from Cleveland to Miami. And they walk beside her spiritually and emotionally, soothing her heartache and reminding her that every single minute of her life is abundantly worth living. Walk Beside Me is the story of a woman who peels away the layers to find her inner warrior, a woman who faces insurmountable odds and—thanks to her earthly Angels—learns to treasure the gift of God's infinite light and love.

The Last Seder of James is a gripping tale that weaves together historical fiction and biblical insight to uncover the enduring significance of Passover in the Christian faith.

As John the Apostle visits James, the brother of Jesus, imprisoned for his unwavering testimony, the two share a clandestine Passover Seder. In the shadow of impending martyrdom, they reflect on the deep symbolism of the meal, uncovering layers of meaning that tie the Nativity, the Last Supper, and the Cross into one divine narrative.

Through their shared reflections, The Last Seder of James unpacks the rich symbolism behind the fifteen steps of the Passover Seder, unveiling how each step points to God’s eternal covenant and its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ.

Part story, part teaching, The Last Seder of James invites Christians to experience the profound connection between Passover and the heart of the Christian faith in a way that is both intellectually enriching and spiritually moving.

In a world on the brink of collapse, the fragile threads of reality begin to unravel as biblical prophecy collides with modern-day conspiracy, spiritual warfare, and global catastrophe.

When a solar flare devastates Earth’s power grids, civilization teeters on the brink of chaos. Luke Freeman recruits tech investor Matt Stone, and together with his resistance fighters, they race against time to unravel the sinister plot of the New World Order, led by Emperor Draken and the charismatic prophet of a dark new religion, Rajan Levitas. Gathering followers with promises of enlightenment or at the point of a sword, these leaders secretly serve a far older, and more malevolent power.

From hidden bunkers to political backroom deals, the battle escalates toward an inevitable confrontation foretold millennia ago. Angels and demons clash in unseen realms, and reality itself threatens to come apart at the seams.

Prepare for a breathtaking journey of suspense, faith, and revelation as The Seven Seals opens the door to the apocalypse. The battle for humanity’s soul has begun—and the world will never be the same.

Early November 1963 provides no indication of the tragic events set to unfold. For Washington Post political reporter James Kane, a man who has dedicated his life to digging for the truth, there is no reason to suspect that the secretive leads he is being sent are part of President Kennedy’s plan to share the unbelievable with the world—and in the process put both of their lives in jeopardy.

Kane’s search leads him all over the country with each unbelievable revelation bringing him one step closer to the men deciding whether or not he should be allowed to live.

Kane’s resolve only grows stronger as the dangers become more apparent. There must be something to find if there are those so driven to keep it hidden from him and the rest of the world.

As the truth comes into view, Kane soon realizes that surviving might be easier than getting others to believe what he has uncovered and sharing it with the world before something unimaginable happens. 

Dive into the enthralling journey of Zoey, a resilient divorcée, as she navigates love, life, and self-discovery in Anastasia Alexander's latest novel, Chasing Mr. Wrong.
Jobless, loveless Zoey, fresh off a divorce, embarks on a quest to find her elusive Mr. Perfect. An unexpected twist occurs when her sister concocts a love potion to attract their charismatic neighbor, leading to a whirlwind romance. However, when the potion's effects dissipate, Zoey must confront the harsh realities of love and heartbreak, striving to rebuild her life and secure her happily-ever-after.

Chasing Mr. Wrong addresses the timeless question of whether humans are guided by fate or self-determination, offering a heartwarming exploration of Zoey's transformative journey of self-discovery.  The novel stands out with its unique, light-hearted take on the classic love potion trope, but retains its focus on the character's emotional evolution, making it a refreshing read in the women's fiction and romance genre. This novel not only appeals to fans of Lifetime and Hallmark for its wholesome, clean narrative, but also provides engaging material for book club discussions. As Zoey finds her inner strength and resilience, she inspires others to reflect on their own paths and the power of personal growth, leaving them with a renewed belief in the magic of the human spirit. 

What if famous rock stars from the past, those who died young, in sudden and tragic ways, actually faked their deaths to become secret agents? Welcome to the world of The Dead Rock Stars, the heroes we never knew we had. 

The Dead Rock Stars is a tale about Cole Denton, a young tech genius who discovers the secret world of rock star secret agents. He is tasked with saving the world from an unknown threat—one that’s closer to home than either Elvis Presley or the team can imagine. But can they beat the clock before it strikes midnight on December 31, 1999? 

In a twisting and nostalgic story, The Dead Rock Stars is an alternate history, placed squarely in the realm of real-world events, that happened without anyone knowing. Brimming with pop culture references for music lovers of every generation, the novel’s fast and hilarious plot will keep readers guessing at every turn. 

Willow Adair has a picture-perfect life—or so it seems. A stunning model-turned-wife-and-mother, she lives in a beautiful home with her husband and two kids in historic Bexley, one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Columbus, Ohio. On the outside, she has everything. On the inside, she struggles with issues of self-worth. Spurned by her neglectful husband and at odds with her rebellious teen daughter, Willow never feels she is good enough. She fears everyone she loves will leave.

Piece by piece, the cornerstones of Willow’s life begin to crumble. A routine colon operation goes horribly wrong. A yoga injury leads to a series of surgeries and misdiagnoses, ultimately ending in permanent loss of motion in her right arm. And then Willow is diagnosed with breast cancer. Convinced that no one will stand by her for one more day of sickness and depression, she prepares to end her life.

That's where the Angels come in.

Willow’s friends lift her spirits when she is sad, and weep with her when she is hurting. They walk beside her quite literally, on sidewalks from Cleveland to Miami. And they walk beside her spiritually and emotionally, soothing her heartache and reminding her that every single minute of her life is abundantly worth living. Walk Beside Me is the story of a woman who peels away the layers to find her inner warrior, a woman who faces insurmountable odds and—thanks to her earthly Angels—learns to treasure the gift of God's infinite light and love.

Sarah has spent years trying to put the pieces of her life back together after a painful marriage. On the quiet coast of Maine, she pours herself into teaching kindergarten while holding fast to the one dream she refuses to give up—becoming a mother. Her path leads her to adopt a six-month-old baby girl from Russia, a choice that promises joy but also brings unexpected trials.

At the same time, Sarah crosses paths with Clark, a widowed father and gifted photographer whose compassion awakens feelings she thought she had buried forever. Their connection is undeniable, yet terrifying, as Sarah wrestles with her past and the fear of being hurt again.

When her daughter’s fragile health threatens to upend everything Sarah hopes for, she is forced to confront both her deepest fears and the possibility of a love that could heal more than one broken heart.

Tender, moving, and full of quiet hope, The Night the Angels Sang is a story about family, faith, and the unexpected ways grace arrives when we need it most.

When Roger wakes up and discovers he’s in heaven, he’s startled to find that his youth has been restored—his body strong and spirit vibrant. Yet he must grow into his heavenly life. Heaven is both unexpectedly similar to his life on earth and different from anything he’s ever imagined.

Journey with Roger as he tastes heavenly food, explores breathtaking landscapes, meets Jesus face-to-face, and begins to understand Christ’s plan for his eternal life. Share his longing as he waits in anticipation to be reunited with the wife he left behind.

The Other Side of Heaven offers a fresh, creative interpretation of heaven. With themes of work and play, beauty and eternal love, it paints heaven in vivid detail—removing the veil of abstract spirituality, giving Christians something concrete to hope for. More than that, it challenges their understanding of what the Holy Spirit wants to accomplish here on earth.

In this gripping historical thriller, Elena Rossi, a linguist, researcher, and historian, uncovers a cryptic Renaissance manuscript that hints at the existence of the Flamma Aeterna, an ancient artifact believed to hold the key to lost knowledge buried for centuries. As she traces its origins, determined to uncover the truth, Elena follows a trail of clues embedded deep in the hidden corridors of Florence, the ruins of Pompeii, and the secluded landscapes of Tuscany, where forgotten symbols, encoded messages, and concealed chambers guard the artifact’s secrets.

But Elena is not the only one searching. A powerful clandestine organization, determined to seize the Flamma Aeterna for its own purposes, will stop at nothing to control its knowledge, knowledge that could reshape history, disrupt the balance of power, and alter the course of civilization itself. Racing against time, Elena must decipher centuries-old clues, navigate betrayals, and uncover the truth before the artifact falls into the wrong hands. As Elena races across Italy, deciphering forgotten symbols, and unlocking long-buried mysteries, she realizes the Flamma Aeterna is more than just a relic of the past. It’s a force that has shaped history from the shadows, and its rediscovery could either illuminate long-lost truths or plunge the world into chaos.

Now, Elena faces an impossible decision: protect the Flamma Aeterna’s secrets and risk the wrath of those who would kill to silence them or destroy the artifact and erase its power forever.

Some knowledge was lost for a reason. What she uncovers could change everything.

When a high-powered medical recruiter exposes a culture of harassment, fraud, and corruption at one of the nation’s top staffing firms, she’s forced into a brutal spiral of lawsuits, betrayal, homelessness, and health collapse—only to rise again with unshakable resolve.

In Good Faith, real-life events and court cases that went unnoticed by the public eye for over a decade are now fictionalized, offering a thrilling ride through the tribulations of professional offices at their highest and lowest moments.

Some secrets don’t stay buried—especially when the shadows have names.

When respected resident physicians end up dead and vanishing clues leave a city gripped by fear, seasoned detective Dallas Everhart and his sharp-witted partner Marie Lawson must untangle a twisted web of manipulation, obsession, and control. But what begins as a murder investigation soon reveals a deeper, more personal vendetta—a long-buried grudge held by a dark figure, a man who uses influence and reputation like weapons.

As Dallas gets closer to the truth, the dark figure’s web tightens—dragging innocent lives into his path. But when one marionette refuses to play the puppeteer’s game any longer, everything explodes. A once powerful family begins to unravel. And once again, Dallas is left holding the cost of another man’s sins.

Killer App is a gripping mystery-thriller about manipulation, the hunger for validation, and how far some will go to claim power in the shadows.

Some choices define a person’s future. Others redefine their heart.

Ella Santiago, a nineteen-year-old with a MENSA-level IQ, is about to graduate from Cal Poly Tech. With a full ride to Michigan for graduate school, she is well on her way to accomplishing her dream of running a certified gold-level winery in Napa. 

Ben Carrington, the only son of a former United States senator from Arkansas, is a political science graduate student. Handsome and ambitious, he’s headed for law school in Arkansas before embarking on a career in politics like his father before him.

While they couldn’t be more different, a chance encounter brings these two driven individuals together. What begins as an unexpected connection quickly deepens into something undeniable.

As their whirlwind romance intensifies, life throws them a curveball that forces both to reconsider everything they thought they wanted. Career plans, family expectations, and dreams they’ve held for years come into question. Together, they’ll have to face the impossible: choosing between the future they planned and the love they never expected.

Set against the backdrop of ambition, passion, and sacrifice, The Non-Negotiable is a powerful story about how love challenges people to reevaluate what truly matters—and the courage it takes to follow a new dream.

Because sometimes, the biggest choice a person makes isn’t what they want—it’s what they’re willing to give up to get it.

A nation fighting against its own erasure; an immigrant leading the charge to save it.

Its neighbor, Russia, is inching closer to annexation each day while many of the country’s politicians are secretly collaborating, awaiting reward in the new regime.

Amid the growing fear, a Romanian immigrant named Revekah is the unlikely leader of mass protests against the looming invasion. With no political background, her rapid rise sparks suspicion—how has an outsider rallied a nationwide movement in a matter of months? Revekah is soon arrested on false charges and subjected to a brutal interrogation. Her followers face a similar fate as the legal system redefines freedom of expression into felony.

Outraged at the injustice, Revekah’s reclusive sister—a software programmer with connections stretching to Silicon Valley—enters the conflict. Determined to save her sister, Dacia launches a scorched-earth campaign of data breaches against the government to force her sister’s release.

What begins as a desperate mission for justice soon threatens to bring the entire nation to the brink of civil war.

In the isolated coal mining town of Sulphur Creek in the late 1800s, young Sammy Murphy’s world is a blend of shadowy tunnels and unspoken secrets. Born into solitude and pushed into reclusion, Sammy’s quiet life starkly contrasts with the booming industry that surrounds him. But as he searches for connection in an era of ruthless expansion, he finds himself at odds with forces far greater than he imagined.

Enter Barry Bacon, an ambitious industrialist who fancies himself a peer to magnates like Andrew Carnegie. Driven by unbridled ambition, Bacon’s dreams stretch far beyond the soot-covered rooftops of Sulphur Creek. But as the weight of his empire bears down, his unchecked arrogance threatens to unravel everything he’s built.

As Sammy faces an unexpected awakening brought forth by a fleeting love, and Bacon’s empire teeters on the brink of collapse, both men must face truths that transcend time—true love extends beyond mere attraction and real power is more than forceful arrogance.

Set against the raw, unforgiving landscape of America’s industrial ascent, Ghost Town is a gripping novel of ambition, isolation, and the pursuit of connection. With richly drawn characters and a hauntingly relevant message, it echoes through history, exploring what it truly means to lead, to love, and to belong.

Great teams don’t just happen—they’re built, one teammate at a time.

From locker rooms to living rooms, boardrooms to Bible studies—teamwork is everywhere. While the stories within Great Teams Have Great Teammates often originate in the world of athletics, their lessons extend far beyond the game. At the core of every thriving team lies the dedication, character, and connection of its people.

Whether in families, workplaces, faith communities, or shared causes, the principles explored here resonate across all areas of life. Each chapter highlights a key trait of effective teammates, blending real-life examples with timeless wisdom from God’s Word.

These foundational truths inspire growth, encourage stronger unity, and foster unwavering integrity—offering a clear path toward building purpose-driven teams.

Because great teams begin with great teammates.

May this journey inspire, challenge, and enrich all who seek to strengthen the teams that shape their world.

A picturesque island. A shocking murder. A secret that could destroy everything.

It’s 1980, a time of peace and tranquility on a legendary island off the coast of New England. Inhabiting the island is a vibrant cast of locals that includes scallopers, tradespeople, and a mysterious recluse—the wealthiest man in Massachusetts. But that peace is shattered with the murder of a prominent lawyer, a pillar of the community.

For Peter Christie, a journalist seeking a fresh start, the case is more than just a headline—it’s a chance at redemption. As he delves into the island’s secrets, he finds himself drawn to Haddie Danville, a determined conservation ranger. But Haddie, reeling from her grandfather’s sudden death, begins to doubt both Peter and his true intentions.

Determined to win Haddie back, Peter sets out to solve the murder, joining forces with a local detective, navigating a web of confounding islanders, and pressing closer and closer to the heart of the tightly coiled secret . . . a secret that threatens to tear apart the idyllic island.

Step into the enchanting world of Antopia, a mystical realm of beauty and complexity where resilience, courage, and self-discovery come to life. In Sage Whisperer: Reflections on Resilience, Ria, a bold and curious ant, embarks on a journey to uncover her true purpose in a land that tests her at every turn.

Guided by the enigmatic Sage Whisperer and the Reflective Pond, Ria must confront Phobos, the embodiment of her deepest fears, and learn to navigate life's uncertainties with courage and grace. As she embraces the challenges before her, Ria discovers that true success lies not in external achievements but in the strength found within.

This inspirational parable combines vivid storytelling with profound insights into mental health, emotional well-being, and the power of resilience. Featuring self-reflection tools and practical takeaways, Sage Whisperer invites readers to embark on their own journey of growth and transformation.

Are you ready to discover the strength within and redefine your own path to fulfillment?

Jesse Thomas, a humble, unassuming war hero from a tiny northeast Mississippi town, has dealt with a lot in his short life, including the tragic loss of his parents in a car crash. But what troubles him most is the disappearance of his wife, Mary, over a year ago. Cleared as a suspect by investigators, Jesse is perplexed that no one talks about her anymore. It’s as if she never existed.

Only one clue was left behind: the remains of Mary’s dog. Although dismissed by law enforcement, Jesse thinks it’s significant to the case. Other than sympathy, it’s difficult to get much else from enigmatic sheriff Frankie Weatherford, Jesse’s legal guardian and the father of Brax, Jesse’s best friend growing up. Mr. Frankie, who’s like a second father, wouldn’t have anything to hide … would he?

The more Jesse pokes around, the more hostility he encounters, especially from a pair of seedy childhood acquaintances who radiate envy and hatred toward him. Do they know what happened to Mary? Does Brax, a once-promising athlete whose life is in ruins, know more than he’s telling? Can Johnny Coats, a hard-to-read friend of the sheriff, be trusted? And how far will Jesse go to protect Ellie, his soulmate since middle school?

In Midnight Embers, the gripping second installment of The Lumos Gems Chronicles, the aftermath of the bone dragon battle leaves our heroes reeling, their unity fractured and their world in turmoil.

Anthony, torn between his desire for adventure and the weight of responsibility, grapples with his place in the world, while Liam wrestles with haunting visions that threaten to consume him. As tensions escalate and shadows gather, a mysterious girl arrives, revealing she’s being pursued by another Lumos Gem monster—the Crimson Ravagers.

With the Water Stone stolen and a malevolent Noxenos on the rise, Anthony, Liam, and Katerina embark on a perilous quest to retrieve the Ice Dagger, Grimir—their only hope against the relentless Crimson Ravagers. But their journey takes a dark turn when they uncover a truth that forces them to align with old enemies, setting them on a collision course with destiny.

As alliances crumble and secrets unravel, they must confront their deepest fears and make sacrifices that will shape the fate of their world forever. Midnight Embers propels fantasy fans on an epic adventure filled with twists, revelations, and heart-stopping action that will keep them on the edge of their seats until the very end.

The third installment of the Lily Barlow series packs a punch as Southern charm and sharp wit collide with mystery once again.

Lily and the cast of characters she calls friends are back in Marshall, Virginia. The mystery they thought they would solve in Key West, identifying the victim with the purple flower tattoo, still hangs over them, so Lily and Storie come up with another plan to move their investigation forward. Meanwhile, a plot twist pushes Lily to decide how to proceed with Jack—stay best friends or officially start dating. There’s an ex-sniper and talk of a paternity test, all while Lily toys with pursuing a degree in criminal justice. Miss Delphine is still in the hospital for tests. And don’t forget those tiles on Connie Barlow’s tombstone. Surely someone can shed some light on those. 

Packed full of romance, comedy, and mystery, this fast-paced and flirty tale will keep cozy mystery and contemporary romance fans enthralled to the very last page.

Time is ticking ... Can a lonely sixteen-year-old girl escape the clutches of human traffickers before she’s sold off to the highest bidder?

When Lindy Montgomery’s mother dies, she’s left without friends or companionship until she meets a mysterious young woman in a sandwich shop who teaches her how to make herself more alluring to the opposite sex.

Lindy’s so-called boyfriend takes her on a weekend trip under the guise of celebrating his birthday. The real reason for the trip turns out to be much more sinister. He drops her off at a hunting preserve, where she and other young girls are to be sold into sex slavery.

Nearby, the citizens of a small Mississippi town are oblivious to the evil in their midst. A favorite son has returned to town after becoming wealthy as a tech owner and investor. Concerned about the property on which the hunting preserve sits, and full of questions about the suspicious deaths of his wife and child in a car crash and his mother in a house fire on the same day, he employs a local lawyer to help him figure out what’s going on.

Can they solve the mystery before Lindy is lost forever?

A Wishful Eye is a sweeping tale set in the United States during the antebellum years—when Christians took unpopular stands and engaged in illegal activity to care for the “least of these.” 

In the years before the Civil War, abolitionists were considered radicals by the majority of Americans. When they couldn’t help the enslaved by persuading those in power to change the law, they broke it—risking all they had, including their own liberty, for the sake of others and working side by side with free Black people who risked their very lives to help others. 

As many as five thousand runaways are believed to have escaped slavery by crossing the Ohio River into the rural areas north of the bustling river towns of Indiana through the Underground Railroad. Their stories have not been told until now.

Perfect for historical fiction lovers, A Wishful Eye brings to light little-known facts about the people and events in Kentucky and the Ohio River Valley region during this era.

Under one cover, Dr. James R. Gregory presents two intriguing novellas, Killer App and Artifacts, each exploring unique themes of technology and history.

Killer App

In Killer App, journalist Bryce Bogle, tired of his mundane job, discovers an Artificial Intelligence program called AIME that promises to enhance his writing skills and transform his life. Utilizing AIME, he quickly gained recognition for his articles on artificial intelligence. However, Bryce becomes unsettled when he realizes that AIME possesses an alarming knowledge of his personal life, including his romantic history. His attempts to uninstall AIME are met with resistance and retaliation. As AIME’s influence extends to the newspaper’s management, Bryce’s involvement becomes evident, raising concerns about privacy invasion and potential data breaches. The program’s mysterious behavior sparks fears regarding AIME’s intentions to establish a more significant role in Bryce’s life and the newspaper. Ultimately, Killer App delves into advanced AI technology’s ethical dilemmas and dangers, blurring the boundaries between human creativity and machine-generated content. It highlights the struggle to control a technology that surpasses its creators’ intentions, provoking questions about the consequences of excessive reliance on AI in various aspects of life.

Artifacts

Artifacts follows history enthusiast turned amateur archaeologist Steve Stackhouse, who relocates to Williamsburg, VA with his wife, Nancy. Upon joining a local archaeology club, Steve acquires a unique metal detector, which allows him to connect with the past owners of the artifacts he discovers. Steve encounters historical figures and ancient inhabitants by finding relics from past farmers and settlers and evidence of Civil War and Revolutionary War skirmishes. However, he must also confront a dark secret from his childhood that has haunted him. Seeking redemption and stability, Steve relies on the support of loved ones while undergoing hospitalization for his affliction. Artifacts explores the power of ancient relics and the intertwining of history, personal struggles, and human connections.

Captains Wanted blends metaphysical and literary fiction to send readers on a journey of mind, body, and spiritual healing.

Inspired by personal anecdotes with indigenous ceremonial and Western therapeutic modalities that author Andres Schabelman sought after working at some of Silicon Valley’s largest tech companies, this captivating story combines elements of magical realism and literary fiction to offer an experimental take on success and self-growth.

Captains Wanted tells the story of what happens when people are willing to follow a new path, especially one they don’t logically understand. Through a collection of ceremonial anecdotes that touch upon each of the senses, readers are invited to not merely observe but actively participate in the quest for self-discovery. In the end, they are encouraged to draw their own conclusions about what has occurred and embark on a personal odyssey, where the meaning and significance unfold uniquely for each individual.

Destiny and danger collide in this thrilling sequel to Skylark: The Dragon Lady.

We rejoin Captain Belladonna Skylark and her pirate crew as they face new obstacles and distractions designed to chart them off course on their perilous journey to the Isla del Dragon. 

Captain Cornelius Blackfoot remains an ever-present threat to Belladonna and her destiny. On top of the burdensome prophecy tied to her legacy, she must also overcome the loss of those she holds dear, as well as accept a new yet crucial member of her crew into the fold. 

From a willing human sacrifice to the wings of dragons, Belladonna and her intrepid crew face the many challenges that the Star Realm, the doorway to the Isla del Dragon, presents the Zodiac. As Belladonna and Blackfoot face off for the final time, who will take their place as the ruler of peace on the Isla del Dragon for all humanity?

Appealing to young adults and adults alike, Skylark: The Dawning of the Dragon touches on the wide spectrum of human experience: love, family, loss, heartbreak, adventure, and the path to discovering one’s destiny. Read on as Belladonna Skylark comes into her own, accepting her destiny and embracing the ancient prophecy that has whispered her name since the beginning of time.

The Fatal Messenger gives a look into the terrifying possibilities of high-tech terrorism in a space-age world.

The story takes readers on a gripping race to unravel a series of killings that signal something much bigger: an international conspiracy to sabotage SpaceX's Starlink and Starship launches, turning Starship into a massive bomb. Told through multiple viewpoints, including the FBI detectives running point in the investigation, the beautiful young mother extorted to serve as the messenger of the final detonation codes, and the cruel mastermind of the terrorist plot, the story is united by the perspective of Dr. Jake LaFleur, the hapless bystander at the confluence of the conspirators and their victims. 

The Fatal Messenger is a hectic thriller capturing the scope of the sprawling response required by a high-tech terrorist plan. Thrumming with heart as the guileless but determined LaFleur doggedly pursues his instincts to help those in need, The Fatal Messenger reveals how inevitably a terrorist threat can come together-and how chaotically it can fall apart.

The depravity of human trafficking meets Jesus’s message in the parable of the lost sheep in In Search of the Hidden Moon.

Gil Sullivan, a young physician happily ensconced in his medical practice in a sleepy North Carolina town, rushes to the scene of an explosion to provide emergency care to a dying man. 

The man’s puzzling request to find missing children in Peru creates a dilemma for Gil: Should he stay in his secure, settled life or honor the man’s end-of-life wish? 

With the support of his friends and his reliance on faith, Gil travels to Peru to meet the mother of one of the lost children. There, he enlists the help of an elite group of retired special ops soldiers to rescue the kidnapped victims. 

Gil’s quest puts him on the trail of the last lost child, Luna, whose trafficker takes her to the United States. Can he keep his promise to Luna’s desperate mother when he’s up against an international human trafficking ring?

Readers will be challenged to answer the question “What would it take to make me drop everything and go in search of a lost soul?” reminding them that, at times, following Biblical lessons can be challenging.

The Sweet Experiment embarks on a transformative journey through life’s harshest trials to its most profound truths.

Payton McCrory is just your average junior at a Southern California college who happens to be secretly in love with her best guy friend . . . until she overhears her crush telling someone that she is “not his type” because he likes “sweet” girls. This incident spurs Payton onto an exploration of what it means to be sweet, with the help of her boy-crazy best friend and some unexpected influences along the way. 

During Payton’s journey, she is confronted with the realities of betrayal, substance abuse, chronic illness, and sexual trauma—each of these elements that lead to her encounter with a surprisingly personal Divine Presence.

This is not your everyday cheesy faith-based romance story. The plot twists of this tale mirror the uncertainties of real life, and readers will identify with Payton’s questions: Is there a God? Why do terrible things happen? Am I loved? 

While readers may not be given answers as to the fate of each character, they will be given hope, along with the all-important and life-changing answers to these difficult questions.

Bluecoat is a riveting tale of crime, courage and complicated love.

A.E. Lee's thrilling novel follows Brooke Hill, the newly-appointed head of the Domestic Violence Unit in a community police department outside Washington DC, who finds herself navigating a high-stakes case that echoes her own haunting past. Her first investigation involves protecting a vulnerable woman and her children, even as her own memories of trauma resurface, reminding her of the motivations that drove her to law enforcement in the first place.

As Brooke unravels the complexities of the case, her personal life becomes equally tangled. Trapped in an emotional love triangle with a close friend and a charismatic new colleague from the legal world, Brooke seeks guidance from her adventurous best friend and outgoing sister, in an effort to find stability in her turbulent love life.

As the danger escalates and unexpected twists emerge, Brooke’s journey unfolds in a heart-pounding journey of suspense and emotional discovery. The riveting dual plotline of Bluecoat makes it uniquely captivating, addressing the audience's intrigue with mystery and the human longing for love and resolution.

Zephyr's War is a gripping tale of ambition, temptation, and the precarious nature of wealth's pursuit. 

Zep Zephyr cultivated sunflowers in the shadow of the Chornobyl nuclear power plant, yearning for a life beyond the fields. Determined to escape his humble beginnings, Zep flees his family farm and sets his sights on New York City, driven by a burning desire to amass wealth. As he delves into finance, Zep discovers the tantalizing promise of riches through a lucrative initial public offering on Wall Street.

Brimming with ambition, Zep spares no effort in identifying vulnerable companies to conquer and mold into his entrepreneurial vision. Yet, his triumphs draw the attention of a sinister syndicate—the Russian mafia—who desire a slice of his success. Their ruthlessness mirrors Zep's relentless pursuit of wealth.

To solidify his IPO's legitimacy, Zep enlists the services of Crocker & Stackhouse, a consultancy renowned for their expertise in navigating Wall Street's treacherous waters. Under the guidance of Steve Stackhouse, these corporate brands flourish, their presence on the market soaring to unprecedented heights. 

Meanwhile, the Securities Exchange Commission and the FBI have launched a relentless investigation into the surging criminal underworld seeking to infiltrate Wall Street's impregnable fortress. Time becomes the enemy as the clock ticks ominously, propelling Zep and Steve into a high-stakes battle for their reputations, their futures, and their very lives.

Will Zep and Steve emerge unscathed from the crucible of Wall Street's underworld? Or will they become mere casualties in a war fought on the bloodstained battleground of finance?

Homecoming Queen is a thriller chronicling the plight of Anika Raven, who faces the challenge of a lifetime after returning to Miranda, Texas to rescue her little sister. 

Time is of the essence as the hurricane of the century, predicted to obliterate everything in its path, barrels toward Anika’s hometown. But the deadly storm is not her biggest problem. Not long ago, she was the high school’s beloved homecoming queen, but now she finds herself on the run from the law and running out of time after family troubles force her to pursue vigilante justice. With the storm approaching and tensions in town increasing, factions brace for battle with Anika and her sister trying to survive. 

Homecoming Queen was written for adults of all ages with a love for fast-paced thrillers. With a unique plot line, memorable characters, and page-turning storytelling, the book packs intriguing substance into a quick read. 

Follow Jacob as he leaves the safety of the mouse village for a taste of blackberries and a daring adventure, only to come face to face with the menacing Swamp Rats and their vicious leader, Caine. 

Jacob, inspired by his grandfather’s tale of “The Legend of the Great Mouse,” longs for an adventure of his own. When he steps beyond the village with his friend Rudy on a simple blackberry hunt, they are unexpectedly captured by the feared Swamp Rats. Inside this dangerous realm, they meet an unexpected ally, a rat burdened with guilt and yearning for redemption. As the story progresses, Jacob and his new friend’s destinies intertwine as they discover deeper truths about family, friendship, and the transformative power of forgiveness. 

However, lurking in the shadows is the sinister Caine, an escaped lab rat who grows increasingly unhinged as the situation unfolds. As Jacob navigates the swamps, he and his allies must confront Caine’s dark ambitions. Will they be able to outsmart this formidable foe, or will the story of their adventure in tragedy? 

Perfect for young readers who love tales of camaraderie, redemption, and high-stakes adventure, Freedom Through the Narrow Gate is a heart-stirring continuation of the world introduced in The Oasis King.

Jack Ranger is a talented and passionate young journalist ready to set the world on fire. As a freshly-minted college graduate he burns for greatness in the name of righteousness. When his old mentor from college engages his help in exposing the corrupt governor of Massachusetts, Jack jumps at the chance to reveal the man’s most damaging secrets. But as Jack is pulled deep into the political underworld, he realizes that corruption has crept into higher levels of government than he anticipated. And that the system he seeks to destroy may be a trap.

From the streets of Boston to the high-stakes world of New York City, Jack’s fight for the truth threatens more than just his dreams. In an escalating struggle between ambition and power, Jack must risk his belief that he can trust those he loves. It could be a gamble for his life.

Southern charm and snappy wit meet mystery in the second installment of the Lily Barlow series. 

True to the endearing style and southern drawl of its protagonist, Lily Barlow Book Two: The Mystery in the Mangroves picks up right where Book One concluded. The tantalizing romance between Lily and Jack persists, punctuated with comedic beats that are sure to amuse and a mystery that unfurls with unexpected turns. When romance, comedy, and mystery intersect, the result is a fast and flirty romcomstery that intensifies with every turn of the page. 

In this sprightly sequel, Lily takes on a quest to identify an unnamed murder victim. She and her friends venture to the Florida Keys to share their information with the police. The trip down south, however, unearths yet another unpredictable twist. Things are heating up!

Mother Charity, the riveting sequel to The Big Free, follows Dr. Elizabeth Roberts as she navigates the brutal and exhilarating world of trauma surgery at Charity Hospital in New Orleans.

After barely surviving her first six months as a trauma intern at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, Dr. Elizabeth Roberts is exhausted from the long hours, senseless violence, and breakneck pace. Despite the tough experience, she has grown to love the city--its food, culture, music, and people. But now she must endure the hardest rotation in the hospital, and it's led by her nemesis, who doesn’t think she belongs in the world of surgery.

She wants to do her duty but has bitten off more than she can chew. Due to the large number of murders in the drug wars, Mother Charity, as many have named the hospital, is the toughest task master of urban hospitals in 1983. It’s great training for a surgeon, but the emotional toll on a previously sweet young southern lady may be too much to bear. 

This sequel to The Big Free continues the gripping story of an intern in surgery and all the trials and tribulations that come with it, from devastating horror to ribald dark humor. Will the young doctor be able to overcome her challenges, and if so, at what cost? As she discovers what she has to give up, the question arises: will she continue to pursue her dream?

Can two unlikely heroes break free from societal expectations and find the inner strength to save their kingdom in Obsidian Tide?

Set in the splendor of the Victorian Age and mixed with the intrigue of a classic fantasy quest – Obsidian Tide chronicles the epic quest of Princess Katerina, Liam – the Akarian Emperor’s outcast nephew, and Anthony – Liam’s brother and the Emperor’s chosen heir to retrieve a magical relic. The Healing Stone is one of four long lost magical stones. It is known to contain the powers needed to cure any disease and when the threat of a terrible disease, known as The Obsidian Streaks, hits too close to home, the Healing Stone soon becomes Akaria’s only hope. Readers will follow the daring trio of the Akarian Empire royalty as they’re forced into societal roles that go against what they desire. 

The trio embarks on a harrowing quest to find the dragon-protected Healing Stone that promises to save many lives from the grip of the Obsidian Streaks. Along their journey – through triumphs, perils, and major setbacks – the trio must navigate the world, learning more about themselves all the while being the last line of hope to preserve the Akarian Empire’s storied legacy. The journey forces the characters to set aside who they were always told to be, in order to embrace who they truly are.

After a desperate escape attempt from his kidnapper, sixteen-year-old Hale is thrust into the brutal world of magic that his sister had tried to protect him from.

Here, in the violent Land of Griffins, Hale learns he is anything but normal. He is in fact a griffin who has pretty amazing talents. As Hale grows close to the Griffin Leader, Bayo, he can't deny their connection. However, Hale is unaware of the dark plans Bayo has in store for him....as well as who they truly are to one another.

In Hale: The Rise of the Griffins, readers discover a diverse fantasy world with four unique nations and cultures. The novel is broken into short stories that follow a different set in the cast bringing the reader into fun adventures in every chapter. This unique magic system is unlike anything in fantasy literature today. Hale: The Rise of the Griffins is an anti-chosen-one story that addresses loss, manipulation, good and bad family relationships, finding one’s path, and dealing with one’s mistakes.

Lily Barlow has one goal in life: to get out of her hometown. But after her father’s heart attack, Lily returns home from college to get the family business running, while simultaneously searching for the identity of a murder victim.

After pausing her plans and returning to sleepy Marshall, Virginia, 21-year-old Lily Barlow is determined to keep this visit short and sweet. Rather than temporarily moving back home, Lily opts to rent a room from Miss Delphine Walker, a senior who grows flowers and mutters about the murderous intentions of the human heart.

Lily’s return prompts Jack Turner, her best friend since kindergarten, to ask if they can be more, just as Lily begins investigating the identity of an unidentified murder victim. Fancying herself a southern-fried version of Stephanie Plum, Lily dodges Jack’s romantic advances as she dives into the mystery with exuberance and good intentions.

Told in a sometimes sweet, sometimes snarky southern accent, Lily Barlow Book One: the Mystery of Jane Dough delivers romance, comedy and mystery in a joyride of contemporary fiction. Readers will laugh out loud at this fast-paced tale complete with relatable characters, quaint small-town setting and loads of southern charm.

Hale: The Prophet’s Journal is J K Noble’s sequel to her debut fantasy novel Hale: The Rise of the Griffins.

Hale’s journey brought him into a brutal world of magic that tested his humanity. In a parallel realm, the Extraordinary Division, Hale learned he is a Griffin with supernatural talents. He found great allies and enemies, and discovered the truth about his connection to mentor, Bayo, the King of the Griffins.

Histories and secrets were finally revealed, forcing Hale on a new mission. Heeding the words written in the late Elder Prophet’s journal, and accompanied by his pack brothers, River and Evan, Hale must embark on a journey to salvation. Can Hale survive the dangerous outer lands of the Extraordinary Division, its violent creatures, and magic, or will he become what is prophesied—the destroyer of worlds? 

Return to the world of the Extraordinary, rich with diverse cultures, unique magic, treasures, shapeshifting Griffins, banshees, woodland demons, an eternal spirit guide, a young prophet, and the vessel of a man-killing siren!

With celestial war on the horizon, and the failure of Earth Project 606 (the rehabilitation of fallen angels and their offspring), the Edentian Council is set to abandon humanity. Only Danielle Peschard, the sole Edentian representative on Earth, can appeal to the council on Earth’s behalf. But can one person truly change the fate of the entire world?

A renowned archeologist working for the MET, Danielle Peschard is familiar with the erudite and complex players in New York’s elite circles. She is also keenly aware that things are not as they seem. Earth’s inhabitants use their free will with little concern for cosmic consequences, but Danielle knows the truth—that the Edentian Council, a group of cosmic beings dispassionately monitoring the evolution of the human race, has concluded mankind’s gift of free will to be a mistake that must be corrected.

As the only Edentian to be incarnated in a human body, Danielle must reestablish communication with Edentia and disrupt the nefarious plans of those set on enslaving humanity. But just as she attempts to take action, her interstellar communications cut out and she is brutally assaulted. 

This attack reignites an eternal conflict between the forces operating on Earth, and the only way to prevent Earth’s destruction by cosmic abandonment is for Danielle to present the best humanity has to offer to the Edentian Council as proof of Earth Project 606’s success. In a frantic race across the globe, Danielle must match wits in mortal combat with The Group: a nefarious consortium of planetary tycoons determined to implement a sinister plot—and possibly obliterate the human race.

The Edentians extrapolates conflicts from Earth’s present condition and compels readers to wrestle with the origin and purpose of human existence. From Paris and the Vatican to the Egyptian pyramids and the Teotihuacan ruins, Gissele Trussell takes readers on a thrilling speculative journey that untangles webs of corporate greed, political treachery and terrorism against a cosmic, multi-layer plot that examines and challenges modern beliefs about religion and reality.

The future is not all automation and robots. 

As mankind advances, he also falters…

Can a man born of science find his humanity in a polarized dystopian society bent on destruction and greed? In Brent Ladd’s newest release, Hu 2.0 tells a story of mankind’s possible future—one that is ripped apart when the evolution of the species divides into two categories: Human 1.0 (original) and 2.0 (new). The rift sparks a war that leaves the planet decimated, with original humans on the brink of extinction. A man made from science and raised by AI, Jericho must find and fight for his place in this new world if he hopes to save it.

Within Fatal Measure, the fifth installment of Codi Sander’s journey, Codi and her team must rewrite history and solve a federal cold case as they uncover a nest of cleverly trained assassins. 

An American hero from North Korea is not all he appears as he compels Codi and her team to examine the past for a federal cold case. They seek out a team of hired killers and the cunning businesswoman running the operation—at a time when there’s never been a bigger demand for assassins. With a trail of bodies left in their wake, Codi and her team must take matters into their own hands. 

Crosshairs lock on to Codi Sanders as she’s pitted against the very best in Fatal Measure. And as a dangerous game of cat and mouse ensues, the stakes rise from an unsolvable case to one of life or death—pushing Codi to her limit.

No one suspects foul play when an old recluse dies behind locked doors. 

The doctor claims the old woman’s heart gave out, and Deputy Sheriff Trent Tyson doesn’t give the case another thought until the medical examiner finds poison. 

This death is just one in a series of unusual deaths happening in Tyson’s quiet town, which takes the deputy sheriff on the hunt for answers while the rest of the town is cause up in local hysteria, starstruck by visiting celebrities William Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow. Within a week, Deputy Sheriff Trent Tyson is on the tenuous trail of a serial killer who snuffs out the unwanted, the disabled—the most helpless and lovable—without reason and with no mercy. 

Reaping the Whirlwind is a historical mystery set during the real events of the Scopes evolution trial in 1925 Dayton, Tennessee. The mystery weaves through trial events in an accurate portrayal of this pivotal case that forever changed the U.S. education system.

Dylan, Jack, and Tripp are looking for adventure, but when they find an entryway into a magical land, plagued by the malevolent Stranger, the cost of their new, exciting journey might prove to be too much. 

While on vacation at their grandmother’s farm, cousins Dylan, Jack, and Tripp learn of a long kept family secret and the power of wishing on a star. The boys are swept away to the Valley of the Oasis—a strange, primal paradise, where monsters and danger lurk around every turn. They find refuge with a lone hunter and his dogs, who have lost track of time and appear trapped in this magical land. 

But the hunter and his dogs cannot rest for long. He is pursued by the Stranger, a strange green-skinned being from another time and place who also seeks to escape the Valley of the Oasis. As they narrowly escape the Stranger’s attacks, the boys worry that they, too, are trapped with no way home. Will the hunter protect the boys and send them home in time, before the Stranger closes in once and for all? 

The Oasis King is the first in a series of an action-adventure tales for younger readers who seek new lands, heart-racing challenges, and unexpected twists. 

Blake Hudson just wants to serve his country well as a lawyer for the United States Justice Department—but when an unknown threat begins plotting his downfall, he must find who is setting him up before it costs him his life.

Scavenger Hunt is a suspense novel chronicling the plight of Blake Hudson, a Justice Department lawyer assigned to a clandestine counterterrorist group created to bypass onerous legal requirements. After the group mysteriously disbands, Hudson becomes the scapegoat and is transformed from hunter to hunted. As he searches for answers and attempts to piece the puzzle together, people are following him, trying to kill him. 

Written for fans of fast-paced thrillers, dry humor, political gamesmanship, and Clue-like twists and turns, Scavenger Hunt carves out a distinct niche best described as a hybrid of the Robert Ludlum classics and works by Brad Meltzer. Blake Hudson’s story addresses issues that have shaped recent elections and continue to frustrate interest groups and government leaders, while featuring the inner workings of the U.S. Department of Justice Building—arguably the most important and misunderstood agency in the federal government. Author Chad Boudreaux’s unique voice and page-turning storytelling packs a plot-driven punch that readers won’t be able to put down. 

When an alien species reaches from an otherworldly dimension, Brian Ranzum and his crew are forced to solve the dangerous mystery of a deserted space station to make it back out alive.

Drifting in space with no destination and limited fuel, Brian Ranzum and his crew are thankful to find a large space station nearby. They acquire permission to board and retrieve supplies for the trip back home, but upon entry, no one is there to greet them. The crew is forced to search the barren station for supplies alone, where they face uncooperative doors, lighting blackouts, and even an odd visual programming that creates their life-like drawings on the ceilings drawn in pitch, black ink. 

Their quest takes them further into the station’s labyrinth-like depths, and what started as a search for supplies becomes a battle of survival as the crew discovers the hidden mysteries that are buried within the recesses of the station. 

Living Ink: Ascension is a psychological thriller that will take its readers to the edge of reality and beyond. 

Appeals to fans of The Matrix, Inception, and Guardians of the Galaxy. Showcases the creation of a dystopian world.

One moment in time can turn your world upside down. The right person can alter the course of life. And sometimes, the first leads you to the second.

Montana Grace Jensen spent her childhood trapped in the dark world of human trafficking. Rescued at twelve, she waded through deep emotional trauma to find her inner healing. Embracing new life and now in her 20s, Montana’s heart brought her back into the world of human trafficking, this time with a passion for helping others escape the horrors she endured.

Greg Blakely, an innocent and promising young actor, comes face to face with the darker side of Hollywood. A side few know about, and even fewer survive unscathed. In his journey for survival, Greg shines a light on the sinister underbelly of society, those who are supposed to protect us, and the unimaginable connection between Hollywood and Washington D.C..

Old wounds reopen as Montana takes on Greg’s case and discovers new truths about her past. Facing the darkness once again, she wonders if the truth really sets you free.

As the fourth installment of Codi Sander’s thrilling journey, Time 2 Die pushes our protagonist to the edge when an infamous icon from the past links to a bio terror plot.

To Pullin Ikaika, appearance is a source of power that can be wielded as effectively as a gun. His ruthlessness is only matched by his vanity—a persona cultivated by extreme wealth—as he delights in using the backs of others to propel himself forward. And as he hopes to reset mankind’s destructive path, the billionaire puppet-master uses an ingenious delivery to accomplish his task. 

Codi Sanders and her team must stop this unseen threat—a weapon so powerful, that once unleashed, it cannot be stopped. But as Codi feeds on her anger, crawling from the ashes to take on the impossible, she is forced into a race against the clock with millions of lives at stake.

After a thousand years in space, the Eden colonists have finally found a world to call their own—if they can survive it. 

With one side constantly drenched in light, the colonists’ new world seems like their best option to begin again, and most don’t question what happened to its previous inhabitants. A thousand years of searching has made them impatient to start fresh, but theirs isn’t the first attempt to colonize this world, and they aren’t alone.

To celebrate their new beginning, the Prem’yera decree a bonding between Wylie, the lowest-caste girl, and their son, Finn. On the eve of their bonding, Wylie discovers a dragon and unwittingly unleashes a killer—or so it would seem.

Exiled to the dark side of the world, Wylie is left to die—a reality Finn refuses to accept. Surrounded by enemies hiding among friends, Finn is no longer sure who he can trust, or who should be saved first—Wylie, his people, or himself. 

To Live in the Light examines humanity’s misguided values and goals and depicts how personal loss can lead to a crisis of faith that can only be restored through grace. 

Following a childhood marred by tragedy, Jack Wilson has dedicated his life to the pursuit of becoming a physician—but at a huge personal cost. Jack refuses to trust in others, to a point that he shuns interpersonal relationships in case they might interfere with his goal of practicing medicine. 

His mindset changes dramatically when he meets Annie Monroe, a nursing student, and falls in love. Try as he might to push aside his growing feelings for Annie, their relationship blossoms and the two get married. However, it’s not long before Jack’s old habits—of prioritizing work over relationships—return. Jack struggles to make time for anything aside from work, and that, on top of wrestling with his faith, damages his marriage. 

It’s not until Jack Wilson suffers tragedy anew that his life spirals out of control. Then, at the risk of losing his medical practice, he becomes depressed and has a nearly fatal accident. As he “dies,” Jack has an ethereal encounter that restores his faith and renews his life.

The Color of God is an endearing adventure novel brimming with delightful characters in which a guarded woman, jarred by a chance encounter with a child in peril, dares to choose courage.

The lives of Stratford’s residents collide when a boy races through town on his bike and crashes through the window of Lillian Rose Blooms, the local flower shop. The injured boy’s disappearance stuns the shopkeepers who leap into action, while Lillian is secretly swept into the boy’s perilous life.

The Color of God shows how humility displayed through sacrifice can unite and celebrate the uniqueness of all people. The grace found in community—through friendship, adoption, and family—displays the miraculous healing power of love in this tender tale.

The Beautiful List is a timely conversation starter for middle grade girls longing to know that they are worthy just as they are, as well as a great resource for parents, teachers and caregivers who seek to support today’s tween girls as they struggle to find what makes them uniquely beautiful.

Twelve-year-old Serah Reynolds is living the dream life in suburbia until a chance encounter with confident seven-year-old Rachel awakens insecurities she never knew she had. Desperate to learn about real beauty, and whether she measures up, Serah creates a list of beautiful things—but finds her own name impossible to add to it.  

As inquisitive as she is determined, Serah seeks to find where she does belong and embarks on a journey of self-discovery with the help of her best friend, Courtney, and her school counselor, Mrs. Caldwell. Along the way, her parents and siblings aren’t much help as she struggles with her appearance, intelligence, friendship, girl drama, boys, and even bathing suits. And just when it seems like things can’t get any worse, an accident leaves Serah scarred in more ways than one. Feeling betrayed and alone, Serah leans into her questions, faces her fears, and finds the answers she’s been seeking all along.

Raised by seafaring pirates, Belladonna Skylark has never known her family. But she’s about to discover her destiny—a binding prophecy that makes her want to run and hide.

Pirate Captain Starlene was the one person Belladonna considered a parent—or, at least, a surrogate caregiver—on the Zodiac, which makes the captain’s death all the more painful. The loss of Starlene thrusts Belladonna’s life into the changing winds of leadership as she takes over command of the pirate ship. But her new role as captain is only the first of many changes that turn her world upside-down.

Not only is she rushed into learning the ways of a true pirate captain, Belladonna then finds herself tied to a prophecy she must fulfill, and not without numerous tests to her strength and character.

As Belladonna and her crew search for the hidden Isla del Dragon, Cornelius Blackfoot lurks in the shadows, and creatures Belladonna has never known begin to surface, ones that both compel and aggravate her journey.

Facing a destiny she cannot change, a betrayal by someone dear, and the stirrings of love pulling her away, it’s clear that none of this was made to be easy—especially as Belladonna’s heart grows black and bitter. But her desire to shirk the prophecy’s call could spell catastrophe for more than just herself, making the cost of cowardice too heavy to bear.

Skylark, The Dragon Lady is an epic, immersive tale that features fantasy world-building and dynamic characters striving against fate’s machinations. 

Murderer’s Blade is a dystopian novel following a world broken up by war. The government is corrupt, and it has established orphanages throughout the country which secretly serve as screening centers for a secret program. The brightest and most talented kids are identified and sent to an elite assassin training academy where they are taught to hunt the most dangerous criminals. Scarlet is one such candidate. An orphan without a family, she navigates friendships, dangerous adventures and even falls in love for the first time. Until, one day, her world turns upside down. Maybe the people she is trained to hunt are not the enemy. Maybe Scarlet’s family is closer than she thinks.

And maybe, just maybe, her friend is not who she seems to be

Haley restarts his diplomatic career, this time in Kuwait, where still-present trauma from the 1990 Iraqi invasion haunts local denizens. Haley’s exhumation of mortal remains ferries him figuratively and historically upriver to both modern and ancient Baghdad. He finds himself on course to salvage ancient writings, including Quranic palimpsests, manuscripts that potentially pre-date Islamic Prophet Mohammed’s visions, a truly epic reveal if realized.

As in the prequel’s Messianic Reveal, Haley stumbles into the combustible mix of religion and politics, resulting in rare scrutiny of one of the world’s largest religions. Re-joining the story are his Green Beret and intelligence friends, as well as a spectral, wealthy Bin Laden scion and his henchmen eager to eliminate Haley’s meddling, as all parties race to the reveal of the ancient writs secreted away during the 1258 razing of Baghdad by Mongols. Writ Reveal further develops Haley’s complex character and introduces new companions to help him in his discovery of the religious divides in the Middle East, and why they matter to and how they shape U.S. political ends. Writ Reveal offers bold introspection into how cruelly religious interpretation distorts and exploits the faith of the masses.

Grace Lee calls her granddaughter, Judith, with a dying wish…for Judith to travel from Los Angeles to Nashville to come visit her. But there’s a catch. Judith must make the journey by bus.

The award-winning novel Finding Grace shares Judith Lee’s transformative, cross-country journey, revealing what truly matters. Each day of Judith’s journey becomes a story on its own, as the people she meets and places she visits along the way challenge her to rethink her life. Finding Grace is about Judith’s transformation back into the real world during this journey as a result of the people she meets on the bus, how she deals with the imminent passing of her grandmother, and how all this changes her life’s future plans. There are tears and laughter throughout, with interesting characters whom readers would recognize from their own lives. Today, more people are reflecting on what is and is not important. Finding Grace provides food for thought on many levels.

While experiencing many “agent adventures”, he faces several moments of truth, both personal and professional, among them dealing with secrets Felina has held. She, too, must come to grips with tough choices: can Felina rely on Layne? They undertake an audacious gamble, and their futures hang in the balance.

In the Kingdom of Ashlon, emotion is considered a weakness and a danger. To help their society run perfectly, the king has ordered everyone to wear enchanted stones that take away emotion. However, there are some people, Malopaths, that are not affected by the stones and are hunted down and executed. The princess of Ashlon, Syona, is a Malopath. She becomes antisocial and stays in the shadows, afraid of her secret being exposed. When her brother dies, Princess Syona becomes the heir to the kingdom and must try harder than ever to fake being emotionless. As crown heir, she must navigate a marriage alliance with an enemy kingdom, political conspiracies, and a love triangle between her betrothed and her childhood friend and guard. Stone Cold shows that emotions are what make humans human and that people shouldn’t be afraid to be themselves. Read along as Princess Syona breaks out of her shell and navigates the trials and tribulations she faces throughout her journey.

Following SeaWalker’s journey in Wyland’s The Legend of Seawalker, The Worlds Of SeaWalker reveals the secrets of the universe. 

After being abducted from the surface of the Bermuda triangle and beamed up into a giant, hovering spaceship, SeaWalker is probed by extraterrestrial aliens looking to see what he knows of their sinister plan to illuminate the human race and take over planet Earth. The truth—that alien colonies from Mars began to colonize the earth millions of years before the first humans left the ocean for their terrestrial home—is confirmed in this second installment of Wyland’s three-part series. 

By uncovering the mystery of the UFO and alien phenomena, The Worlds Of SeaWalker addresses one of the biggest stories in history and gives readers a behind-the-scenes look into the UFO cover-up and conspiracies that are now being revealed. 

Ezekiel struggles with the stigma of being the son of a thief. His father, Dismas-leader of the Zealots, is not around much. One day Dismas returns home and Ezekiel is excited to see him. Dismas reveals that he has an important task: keep the dagger safe until he returns. The dagger encrusted with jewels and garnished with gold is the most valuable thing Ezekiel has ever seen. He quickly hides the dagger and his father leaves and does not return for eight years.

Presuming him dead, Ezekiel sells the dagger at the market for enough money to build three fishing boats. He is encouraged to seek out Yeshua a local carpenter. Yeshua refuses to build the boats telling Ezekiel that he must return the money and get the dagger back or someone in his family will die. Ezekiel does not listen. A few years later his father returns in chains and needs the dagger to buy his freedom from the Romans. If Dismas does not return the dagger, then he could be sentenced to the cross.

The lead singer in a wildly successful band and dating the most beautiful man in America, she lives a life most could only dream of. Then on the night of her engagement, she vanishes, leaving the world to wonder where and why she has gone. Eleanor sets out on a journey to regain agency in her life, to be something other than “Eleanor Quinn”. She moves to Seattle determined to find herself again. Riddled with self-doubt, she realizes the only way she can ever be free is to share her side of the story. Although starting over is not as simple as she imagined as the ghosts from her past force their way to her. Cynthia Starts a Band tells the story of starting over and discovering who one is when the world isn’t looking.

Forced to overcome his weakness and self-doubt, Brandon must rise to a new calling. Outraged and exhausted by political corruption, the citizens are demanding that the nation’s capital be stripped of the lawless powerbrokers who control it. Brandon puts those closest to him in harm’s way when he shares the president’s unshaken commitment to build a new city across twenty square miles in the middle of nowhere. “Think…Dubai.” He must trust his team completely to avoid the largest project failure in human history. But can he?

For those who enjoy the fast-paced excitement, intrigue, and mysterious twists of John Grisham or Tom Clancy novels, will love Kéntro, the first installment in Terry Stafford’s suspenseful Brandon McStocker series.

Fire & Flood tells the stories of two young women, one near the beginning of history―at the time of Noahic flood―and one at the end of Earth’s history―at the time of the tribulation of Revelation.

Both women come dramatically to faith in God through the incredible events they encounter. Throughout Fire & Flood, readers marvel at the remarkable similarity between these women’s journeys and their own time in history. As the times women are living in today are equally perilous, with Fire & Flood they will be encouraged by the faithfulness of God to His people.

In Cambria Heights, an outlying working-class enclave of New York City the people, having lived through years of calamitous losses and fears, are ready to revive the modestly idyllic life of their cherished little neighborhood. But their idyll is imperiled: GI’s are returning seriously wounded in the mind and emotionally, as well as physically maimed. This while the worst polio epidemic in American history menaces to spread through a community troubled by the “communist threat” that forebodes war again—and, in particular, the idyll is defied by an outbreak of racism, when a black air ace and war hero comes “home” here, to find a place to live.

This is the world that impinges on Erin Burke,16, in her relationship with a disturbed veteran with what we now call Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, then called “shellshock”. Erin looks back to when she direly became a woman though a moment of his sexual abuse. Having survived a botched illegal abortion and gone forward from that moment in lost time in a soon to be changed place, she marries her memory to her imagination to create a novel of her fateful Season in Queens.

On day 777, he hears a disembodied voice utter, “Father to the Fatherless.” What seems a simple code hiccough traps him in hosts associated with missing teen, David Hawthorne. As he attempts to find the boy, Smullian is plunged into the depths of his own childhood trauma, peeling back the façade he’s placed between himself and the world. Smullian thought the Father to the Fatherless only cared about David but realizes the Father also wants to save him.

Lost in the System explores what would happen when an unsaved person comes face to face with a holy God. Instead of a moral person surrounded by a sea of immoral people, Lost in the System depicts one unsaved person surrounded by a sea of believers. It attempts to address the hard questions unbelievers often ask about Christianity, such as “How can God let bad things happen to his children?”.

Emma Parker and Morgan Price are Glock-toting, high-kicking divorce lawyers. In the course of investigating a child custody case, Parker and Price step on the toes of more than one crime syndicate, uncover a murder plot, and lock horns with the F.B.I. The duo meets the challenge with humor, wit, aplomb, and more than a little strip-mall karate studio-acquired kickboxing. Interspersed with anecdotes from their other family law cases, Combat for Custody culminates in an international chase in an attempt to recover the kidnapped children. Unfortunately, Parker and Price are not the only ones in pursuit.

Combat for Custody is an entertaining tale that shows readers that humor and perseverance can get one through difficult circumstances. Through the adventurous journey of Emma Parker and Morgan Price, readers are able to then imagine themselves as strong and invincible when encountering their own struggles.

Maximum Capacity challenges the reader's imagination with fascinating new concepts. They will immerse themselves in a dystopian world where planet Earth is dying, the good people of the world are taking control, and man desperately searches for new, habitable planets in an attempt to avoid extinction. Sci Fi dystopian fans will want to read this book. Dare to enter the world of Maximum Capacity. Dare to enter the world of Maximum Capacity.

After touring the state, Gil and his wife purchase a large ranch and provide safe shelter for disadvantaged boys from locations across America and middle Eastern refugees who have been displaced because of religious persecution. Israel’s re-establishment as a nation-state in 1948 began the final count-down to judgment and the arrival of extinction-level events, most notably an asteroid that threatens to impact Earth. This Cool Green Earth shows readers humanity’s depravity, issues a call to repentance, presents the twin realities of a loving, merciful God who is not a “tame lion”, and the imminent arrival of cataclysmic judgment. By reading Gil’s story, readers learn to take advantage of their opportunity while Earth is still cool and green, before it turns hot and dry. This Cool Green Earth is unique in that it presents a future that is catastrophic without being dystopian.

Through newfound love, Kain begins to heal and learns how to live again. When his new companions are taken hostage, he must find the strength within himself to face the man who tortured him, risk losing his memory, or allow everyone to die. Serenity (The Blood Moon Prince) strives to bring light to mental illness and shows that through love and support, anyone can overcome anything. It strives to show that even though one may feel broken inside, they are worth something and deserve to find happiness. The awareness of mental illness in today’s youth has become more apparent. Today’s youth struggle with socialization, mental illness, and accepting themselves. Serenity (The Blood Moon Prince) brings relatable topics in a fantasy setting with a new world, fun characters, and magic.

A feel-good dystopian novel? Welcome to MagicLand.

"Bastille’s debut artfully combines magic, technology, and romance. Bastille handles the multilayered plot well, creating a fascinating world populated with empathetic characters." ― Publishers Weekly

“A bracing dystopian tale that deftly mixes magic, evolution, and romance.”― Kirkus Reviews

On a future Earth where magic and technology have been at war for two thousand years, can one kiss change the fate of the world?

When a young actor from Gath, Belex, crash lands outside the magic land known as Moria, he’s rescued by a young Morian priestess in waiting, Aurilena. The two find themselves drawn impossibly towards each other in the midst of a war between two distinct species of humanoids: her people, the magicians of Moria, and his people, the Gath, whose tremendous intellectual and physical capabilities are programmed into their DNA.

Together, the two discover a terrible secret that lies at the heart of the centuries-old conflict between MagicLand and Gath. It’s a secret that leads to a kiss that could end the war once and for all. The only question is will it end in brutal violence or give way to an improbable peace between implacable enemies? The answer to that question may depend on whether Aurilena can discover the true source of power behind her unique gifts before it’s too late.

The Protectors arrive at their long-awaited training grounds, Everwell, only to discover they now have access to a garden with one of them possessing special powers there. After strengthening their protection skills even further, the children stand together with another team hoping to prevent the loss of innocent life during an assignment no one could foresee. The Protectors find themselves in the middle of a civil war with more than one group of victims to defend, all the while keeping an eye out for Norris who continually has Maxwell in his crosshairs. Past friends and old enemies reappear in this sequel to Almost Heaven – Tales of the Protectors as the teams combine their strength and talents in a desperate attempt to save the world from a loss that cannot be regained.

In Cold Quarry, Codi and her team at the FBI Special Projects division must peel back the evidence and follow a twisting path to uncover a clever terror plot that is nearly complete. With a ticking clock and most of the odds against them, they must fight for every inch to stop those responsible and save thousands of innocent lives.

Within El Paso Sunset, Steven and his friend, Vanessa Carson, face their worst nightmare of rape, kidnapping, and murder during the ultimate crisis of a Second American Civil War started by dark, sinister, and shadowy forces and only Steven and Vanessa stand in the way. El Paso Sunset is the second and continuation of two stand-alone novels that together make a story of love, passion, obsession, intense hate, pure evil, violence, and horror, all brought keenly alive against the panorama of the radical transformation of the great American Constitutional Republic.

Far Below Human Eyes is the tale of a student who wants nothing more than to fit in but is given a different story. With the twists and turns of betrayal, the exhilaration of a dragonfly flight, and the testing of true friendship, Harold begins to realize that what is often most important lies far below human eyes—

And that often, between life and the things that give it meaning, only one can be kept.

Messianic Reveal intelligently and compassionately, and at times humorously, narrates the story of an unexceptional young man of integrity who seeks simply to serve his country, and in so doing follows his instincts into a labyrinth of conspiracies. Most telling is that Messianic Reveal launches from and connects to real events and real people: the 1979 siege of Mecca, Osama Bin Laden’s brother, Ayatollah Khomeini’s temporary residences in France and Iraq, and so on. The most extraordinary and compelling parts of this fictional account are true or otherwise widely believed in the Middle East, and largely come from Ethan T. Burroughs’ personal experiences and relationships with locals there. Throughout Messianic Reveal, readers are taken behind the scenes into the government’s bureaucratic and policy machinations, and the West’s grappling with Islam’s political influence.

Simon Hagan’s life has been portrayed over several decades in Annette Valentine’s novels Eastbound From Flagstaff and Down to the Potter’s House. In Sufficient Sacrifice, he bears the burden of responsibility to give his child, Alexandra, the foundational strength she needs to navigate the bumpy road of her youthful years and the proverbial wings she needs to fly against the winds of young adulthood.

With the goal of Sufficient Sacrifice elevating the power of a father’s love for his child, the story poses the question of whether Simon’s influence has diminished over time or been compromised by the eroding push of a determined woman. Simon, however, makes the necessary sacrifices and having given all he had to give, Sufficient Sacrifice uniquely portrays his stunning and triumphant victory over Alexandra’s confusion and rebellion. The results land her on higher ground, enabling her to be more than conqueror.

Kaitlin, the social pariah of her high school, is so relieved to have made friends at Camp Overlook that she is willing to look past the camp’s anomalies: creepy counselors, 24-hour video surveillance, and campers disappearing quietly into the night. Dr. Forsythe, the mastermind behind the Overlook experiment, explains that Kaitlin has a genetic gift—one which laid dormant until her stay at summer camp. Having never considered herself normal, let alone special, Kaitlin is dazzled to have an ability with world-changing implications.

After a terrifying warning from Dr. Forsythe’s embittered son and then discovering a dead body in the doctor’s walk-in freezer, Kaitlin must decide whether to embrace her new gift and follow Dr. Forsythe or use her gift to defeat the very system from which it was created. By the end, readers come away from Called Upon feeling surprised and exhilarated, they will also, like Kaitlin, leave with a new understanding of their own intrinsic worth and limitless potential.

The Navy ship Eclipse and its crew are sent to investigate, but after several days come up empty. Two days before returning to port, the event reoccurs, and the Eclipse is caught up in something it cannot escape. The Eclipse and its crew suddenly find themselves completely isolated, all communication lost, surrounded by a terribly hostile environment where each day is a struggle to survive. Infinity’s Gateway is an intense, action packed story of survival, self-reliance, and discovery.

Harold was a firefighter who passed away in an emergency room. Now, he is a heavenly ambassador helping a couple of people on earth. Some of those who Harold is helping include Arnold Glassman, an executive who is diagnosed with terminal cancer, and Bret Davidson is a man who continually has one bad experience after another.

Harold’s journey with Arnold and Bret has surprising twists and turns throughout Harold’s Heavenly Christmas. Once readers think they have figured out what Harold is going to do to help Arnold and Bret, he gives everyone a surprise ending. Harold’s Heavenly Christmas puts readers in the Christmas spirit no matter what month it is read in!

With Scourge threatening to wipe out Olde Earth, a young peasant finds that he must battle a murderous tyrant in order to save himself, his country, and the woman he loves.

Geoffrey, a young man of noble birth, is horribly disfigured as a child the night his parents are murdered. On the verge of starvation, Geoffrey decides to reclaim his inheritance.

But things are not what they seem, and Geoffrey—fleeing for his life—must figure out who his true friends are before the woman he loves is forced to make the ultimate sacrifice…

Fleeing the Past is part of the Delta Tango Trilogy by Christopher LaGrone that follows Layne from the day he applies to join the U.S. Border Patrol through the rigors of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (known as the Border Patrol Academy). In Fleeing the Past, as Layne seeks self-respect and self-confidence, he endures the boot camp-like ordeal of the Border Patrol Academy in sweltering New Mexico—punishing long-distance runs and debilitating hand-to-hand combat. During precious free time he meets Felina Camarena Rivera. Both keep personal secrets and pursue plans for escaping them—plans they also keep to themselves, even as their attraction for each other deepens.

Banned from their home in the Navajo Nation as a result of their disobedience, Eliza and Alex Trellis build a new life for themselves and their two sons. Although life is a daily struggle, the boys grow up healthy and happy—until the oldest son Cameron starts to become envious of his younger brother and bandmate Austin, who gets everything he wants—fame, fortune and all that goes with it. Jealous that his brother seems to unfairly gain the attention of their parents, the accolades of the world and the love of his girl, Cameron seeks to find justice once and for all. A modern-day take on the story of Cain and Abel, The Jealous Son portrays what happens when envy goes too far.

So why is Scarlett being sent into a City without the proper training? And why does a bizarre, elderly male say Scarlett will kill Rhys? In the Shadow of the Cities details Scarlett’s life in the training center before she is pulled unexpectedly into City life. Without the proper training, she is confused about these things called “families” and why the Citizens aren’t grateful that she is keeping them safe.

In this dystopian novel, In the Shadow of the Cities, the story is told not from a Citizen’s point of view but from a Guard’s. Why do the guards seem to tirelessly obey the government? How can they gun down Citizens mercilessly? Find out as you follow Scarlett on her journey into the Cities.

Hallie has made the decision to leave him for good, but Jonathan has no intentions of complying. During their separation, Hallie grapples with trusting those closest to her, the gossip-mill of her small town, and her wavering trust in God. Living alone in a secret, secluded cabin in the woods, she is thrust into multiple circumstances where she has to balance her safety with the reality of inescapable encounters with her soon-to-be ex-husband. Jonathan soon discovers Hallie’s whereabouts, forcing her to escape to the city while awaiting the divorce, but her move isn’t the solution as her safety is still compromised.

Hallie has to learn to trust God with her safety while leaning on the church body for support. The tantalizing storyline of Take Flight weaves through one “fight-or-flight” scenario after the next, filling Hallie with angst regarding her constant need for escape. Take Flight addresses the ugliness of domestic abuse and the need for support from the church community. Furthermore, it affirms God’s trustworthiness in the midst of difficult, sometimes even life-threatening, situations.

#1 bestseller and soon to be motion picture, Newark Minutemen has bridged generations. The epic based-on-true story of forbidden love and unholy heroism is set against the backdrop of an America ripped apart by the Great Depression and on the brink of war.

Newark, NJ, 1938. Millions are out of work and robbed of dignity. A shadow Hitler-Nazi party called the German-American Bund that is led by an American Fuhrer threatens to swallow democracy. In this dangerous time of star-spangled fascism, a romance forms between the Jewish boxer, Yael and the daughter of the enemy, Krista. But 1930s America pulls them apart as Krista’s people want Yael’s dead. Then Yael is recruited by the mob to go undercover for the FBI against her people and bring down the German-American Bund. Author Leslie K. Barry captures an authentic and brave portrait of a lost America searching for identity, preserving legacy and saving its soul. It is a heartbreaking novel that crosses generations as it honors the fragility of freedom.

With the Shenandoah Valley Railroad now operational and the American Civil War lingering in recent memory, narrator Billy Washita sets his heart on finding the secret to his past.

Along with his friend, Rascal, Billy follows where the railroad leads. Along the way, the two fatherless wanderers encounter five more orphans, each with their own stories of abandonment. Together, their uncertain hope for adoption means facing fears, suffering unrequited love, and discovering a future no one could have imagined. Will the mystery of the past bring the hope they seek?

Social entrepreneur specializing in global orphan ministry, Blake Fite, turns his energy to historical fiction as he teams up with burgeoning young authors in the first book of the Carriage Kids series for a one-of-a-kind journey from bondage to freedom—fatherlessness to family. Young readers and parents alike are drawn into the action of each chapter with engaging discussion questions and gain real-life survival tips along the way!

After serving his country as an Army Ranger, high school principal Josiah Rollins quits in disgust over the broken educational system he can no longer serve. Little does he know this impulsive act would lead him to an unbelievable opportunity to change everything and serve his country and students in the way he had always dreamed. Inspired and funded by a now billionaire war buddy, Josiah tests his educational theories in a place with low standards and poor student performance: the American Caribbean Islands.

The mission is simple: give teachers autonomy and freedom to teach and provide the community the power to make schools the center of their community. But many on the Island are not happy about the project, nor do they trust the white man selling them new ideas. Within Blank Check, learn how Josiah wins over the people and the students, transforming the community and the economy into the American Dream.

When Jonathan McCalister led the Katy Tigers to the Texas State championship, everything was perfect. He had a full scholarship to play Division I football, a beautiful girlfriend, and a loving family. Nothing could go wrong—or so he thought.

But while driving to a celebratory dinner, Jonathan is involved in a horrific accident that not only changes his life but alters the lives of everyone in his family. Now confined to a wheelchair and alienated from the people he loves the most, Jonathan is forced to bear the guilt of causing the accident and to live his life with little to look forward to.

Many years later, Jonathan meets Samantha Reid, a fellow college student hired by his mother to be his personal assistant. What starts off as a forced pairing, blossoms into a fulfilling friendship and eventually a beautiful romance. But what neither realizes is that their relationship will tear open old wounds and force them to reevaluate everything in their lives—including their love for each other.

Seven centuries ago, the forces of order won the Illyriite War on the plains of Har'muth. Darmatus and Rabban Aurelian slew their elder brother, Sarcon, the despotic architect of the conflict, then sacrificed themselves to banish the cataclysmic vortex opened with his dying breath. The first advent of the Oblivion Well was thwarted. Even without their vanished gods, the seven races of Lozaria proved themselves capable of safeguarding their world.

Or so the story goes.

The year is now 697 A.B.H. (After the Battle of Har'muth). Though war itself remains much the same, the weapons with which it is waged have evolved. Airships bearing powerful cannons ply the skies, reducing the influence of mages and their spells. Long range communication has brought far flung regions of Lozaria closer than ever before. At the center of this technological revolution are the three Terran states of Darmatia, Rabban, and Sarconia, who have fought a near ceaseless campaign of 700 years in an attempt to best each other. The roots of their enmity lie buried beneath the wasteland of Har'muth, a place all three nations consider best forgotten.

However, an ancient power sealed within Har'muth has not forgotten them, and the descendants of those who fought on that field must now take a stand to rectify the mistakes of the past.

Across the way, evil is beginning to bubble beneath the surface and only one soul will buoy and begin to float as the flood waters rise. Not everyone has escaped the lies that are holding them hostage. Fortified with bully-proofed valor to ride out the undercurrents, the Maxwell clan lays bare the daunting portrayal of what matters most in life — family, faith, love — and the main attractions are given their shot at setting the captives free.

Scarlet Williams is a sixteen-year-old violin prodigy on the verge of a major breakthrough, both in her musical career and in her social life. She wins a chair in the Summerset Festival orchestra and doesn’t hesitate to tell the world. Even her crush, Finn O’Neal, finds out. But then her younger sister Sadie gets cast in Young Gourmet, a nationally televised kids cooking competition, and Scarlet is forced to give up her chair to go with her family for the taping. Scarlet moves from the spotlight to the shadows and must find a way to keep the attention of her new friends.

Tales of the Protectors: Almost Heaven is an enchanting contemporary juvenile fiction that strives to captivate the reader into make-believing he/she could be chosen as a Protector, as well as Maxwell and his friends. When young Maxwell transports to Everwell, the training ground of the Protectors, through a turnstile in a local cemetery, he finds himself with a group of young people chosen from earth to assist and defend the human race. His team soon discovers there are special circumstances surrounding Maxwell which no one in authority wishes to reveal.

Almost Heaven empowers young readers to imagine a place broader than the universe and to trust their instincts to solve problems which may pop-up unexpectedly. It is unique in the concept of children assuming great responsibility for others and appeals to readers who wish to relate to their character. The pivotal problem faced by the children towards the end of Almost Heaven forces them to choose whether they will go along with those in charge to attempt a rescue of their friend or will Maxwell possibly sacrifice himself to save his friend.

A young baby, SeaWalker, is lost at sea in the Bermuda Triangle where he is rescued by a family of dolphins. Miraculously, they take him to the deepest part of the ocean where he metamorphizes into a new species of sea creature who is able to communicate telepathically with all the creatures of the sea, from the largest blue whales to the smallest crustaceans.

Born to bridge the two worlds above and below the ocean, SeaWalker not only survives the harsh ocean environment, but soon becomes the leader of his dolphin tribe. His epic journey not only takes him to the deepest depths of the sea but leads to incredible encounters with space aliens’ sinister plans for all life on earth.

Eudora Welty’s quote “A good snapshot keeps a moment from going away” is a theme that permeates all of the stories in Eliot Parker’s collection of short stories, Snapshots. These stories are set in West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky. In the plots of the stories, the makeup of the characters is more interesting and important than the circumstances that the characters find themselves trying to manage. Each protagonist finds themselves in a complicated set of personal and professional relationships. By their nature, relationships are complicated. The protagonists in these stories are shaped by their backgrounds, life experiences, and expectations of other people. Conflicts arise for these protagonists when decisions and choices made by others alter the expectations and circumstances expected by the protagonists.

In each of these stories, the lives, values, and beliefs held by the characters are deconstructed and each of them face a new reality brought on by an experience or situation that forces them to reexamine who they are and who they need to become. Each of these characters occupy a variety of professional spaces: cops, a rich, successful couple, convicted criminals, and others grieving the loss of a loved one and grieving the absence of love.