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It is almost Christmas, and Penny is not at her desk. Feeling that everyone takes her for granted, Penny itches for adventure.Enter Captain Dan Losegg.On a whim, Penny abandons all responsibilities and dashes off to Hawaii with the charming pilot. But before she can say Aloha, trouble is brewing faster than Kona coffee.Can Penny get out of the dangerous situation, and return safely to everyones heart?

The future of the human race hangs in the balance. A powerful alien race called the Jegg has invaded Earth, wiping out half of the Terran Confederation.In a hidden base under the Sahara Desert, a team of scientists works to mount a resistance against the invaders. Fitting a spacecraft with folding-space technology, they plan to travel to the other side of the galaxy to find a mysterious energy source that could help them defeat the Jegg.But none of them are ready for what they will find on the distant planet.

How much can be forgiven?After the Mendoza family unexpectedly loses their youngest son, Michael, they each face a different adversity. From spiritual struggles and disillusionment to family rivalries and quirky social interactions, each family member deals with the aftermath of Michaels death differently.Jose Luis is the black sheep of the family, while Lucia is their religious, fanatical matriarch. Finally, theres the detached and nascent Daniel, and a host of extended family members and friends.Will they be able to overcome the loss and move forward in their lives?

Delightfully entertaining." - Readers FavoriteRecently widowed Agnes Lockwood is spending a few days on Tyneside in Northeast England, catching up with her past. When expensive jewelry is stolen at the hotel, Chief Inspector Alan Johnson gets on the case.After Alan recognizes Agnes as a friend from schooldays, they rekindle their friendship and Agnes bombards him with questions about the case. But after dinner one evening, they find a body lying on the roadside.Fearing for her safety, Alan warns Agnes to stay away from the case. But being an inquisitive woman, Agnes cannot resist getting involved... too involved.

A hundred years from now, everything you know will be gone.Growing up an orphan in privately run New Britain, Gideon Rayne had just one dream: to work for Kaoteck Industries as one of the Constables. But when selection day comes around, nothing goes as expected.Soon, Gideon is entrusted with a miraculous suit of high-tech armor, and thrown into a terrifying adventure that puts him on a collision course with forces darker than he never knew existed.Gideon Rayne Maelstorm is an exciting new series that will keep you turning just one more page, as you delve deeper into Gideons journey through the chaotic world of New Britain in the year 2120.

In a world full of magic, wonder and blended technology, a year of awakening awaits Kalla kylSolidor - the Wolf Who Sleeps. After a fire wyvern attacks her home, she sets on a harsh path to self-discovery.With the future of the realm at stake, Kalla and her magister embark on a journey that will shake the foundations of De Sikkari and shape their destiny.From the depths of Xibalba to the plains of Arkkadia, and the soaring heights of the sky continent of Argoth, they journey to claim their rightful place in the world, and to put an end to the source of destruction before chaos claims their world.

Young Torben has resigned to a mundane, sheltered existence, until a chance encounter catapults him into a world more dangerous than he ever imagined.In the world of Ulskandar, where Humans, Dwarves and all manner of races co-exist, all must fight and die together in the wars between rival kingdoms and feral tribes. But when relics and powers from the past threaten to emerge, the fragile kingdoms are pushed to the brink of destruction.Can Torben rise to the occasion and become the hero the realm needs - or will he fall like so many others before him?

Countless years after the destruction of Earth, the last survivors of humankind struggle for survival in the distant colony of Bona Dea.Young psychic Axandra is the matriarch of the colony, and host to a powerful entity known only as the Goddess. Trying to protect the people she loves but reluctant to host the Goddess, Axandra struggles with her fate.After discovering that shes being used as a pawn between factions, Axandra begins to suspect a plot against her. But behind the scenes, an even greater power is at play, and soon the future of the whole colony is at stake.

Warring countries, fantastical creatures, beings of terrible power and journeys of epic scale. The legendary Book of Alcherys tells wild and unimaginable stories. But they are not mere fairy tales. They are true, every word.Callista Nienna is strong and independent, but nothing could have prepared her for civilization being brought to a violent end. Now, she is forced to stay alive in a desolate wilderness with only her closest friend for support.She has two choices: give up and die with the wilting world around her, or seize her destiny and make it to the only sanctuary left unscathed. At the end of her journey, something awaits Callista. Something both terrifying and unbelievable.

In a kingdom in turmoil, people only care for riches and power. As a war breaks out between countries, a godly power is awakening.Two boys train at the Academy to become Knights of Valor. Best friends, one is filled with light while the other leans towards darkness.They both have the power to change the world - or destroy it - in their battle for what they believe is right.

Visions of feral eyes haunt the waking hours of Alexandra Shaw. They both scare and intrigue her, and after one particularly strong dream she heads out to find where these visions are leading her.Her destination turns out to be Greylock Lodge, a supposedly abandoned chalet up in the mountains. Getting there proves to be the hard part, but shes not the only one trying to reach the elusive lodge. A tense crowd waits in a small clearing, and among them is a handsome man by the name of Christopher Dayton. The eyes have called them all there, but they all have their different reasons for coming.The crowd is presented with a challenge by two mysterious figures, people who can change into wolves and back again. Their goal, if they can make it, is to reach Greylock Manor at the far end of the forested valley. Anyone who cant will lose not only the game, but their memories. Maybe even their lives.Alex finds Chris at her side as she sets off into the dark, spooky woods where unknown dangers await them. The game soon gets all too real, but Alex is determined to reach the end, no matter what. Chris is likewise set on winning, but Alex cant help but notice the enticingly heated gazes he sends her way.Along the way Alex discovers that even if she doesnt reach the end, shes perhaps found something more important: love.

At the dawn of human civilization, beings from another planet land on Earth. At first, they seem friendly enough, promoting peace and sharing their incredible magic with the habitants of their new world.While human in appearance, Dragonians have the ability to transform into the towering beasts we know today as dragons. Carving out a canyon, they create their capital and claim their own piece of land.After a terrible tragedy during the birth of the Dragonian kings son, they begin enslaving humanity, imposing despotic rule over their new home. As the dragons hold on the land surrounding their black castle begins to tighten, the kings allies begin to question his motive, and his sanity.In the middle of a plot against the king and his rule is a young, untrained prince; a hero some dont believe exists. As he becomes more and more entwined with those plotting for change, he must open himself up to learn what hes missed his entire life.Soon, he will learn what it truly means to be free, and what it means to fight for those who cannot.

Impossibile separare il vero dall immaginario in questa storia singolare che si svolge sullo sfondo di Tel Aviv. Adulti confusi e giovani coraggiosi tessono insieme la tela di una nuova esistenza. A guidarli, vite passate che tornano per indicare la via da seguire. Dello stesso autore: Uno che dove va non ritorna, Con lanima ai denti.

After being a slave for longer than she can remember, Micasa escapes with the help of her new friend, Hawke Morau. She learns that Hawkes soul has been broken into fragments, each of which holds a different power from his past.After the two set on a quest to recover the pieces of Hawkes soul, Micasa learns of the mysterious essence that infuses all life, and grants its wielder powers that stretch far beyond the mortal realm.Soon, Micasa finds out that there is a lot more to the world they live in - and to Hawke - than she ever realized.

Fifteen-year-old Amelina Scott lives in Cambridge with her dysfunctional family, a mysterious black cat, and an unusual girl who is imprisoned within the mirrors located in her house.When an unexpected message arrives inviting her to visit the Crystal Cottage, she sets off on a forbidden path where she encounters Ryder: a charismatic, perplexing stranger.With the help of a magical paint set and some crystal wizard stones, can Amelina discover the truth about her family?A unique, imaginative mystery full of magic-wielding and dark elements, Bloodstone is a riveting adventure for anyone interested in fantasy, mythology or the world of the paranormal.

When history teacher Fritz Russell walks through his classroom door, he finds himself in the company of General Robert E. Lee - over 150 years in the past.Fritz finds his sudden time trip to the past both a gift and a chance for great adventure. But when a portal opens to the Oval Office, he realizes that the mysterious gate could also be put to a more serious purpose.When the president hires him to help with national security, Fritz doesnt believe there is any danger in traveling across time and space. But will his own government consider him expendable if he cannot solve the mystery of the portal?

After young Connor is gifted with superhuman abilities, her life changes. When she learns of others like her, Connor sets on a path to discover her true origin.Soon, she understands that her whole life has been a lie. The dreaded Inhumans, who have been here for longer than anyone can remember, are coming for her. And among them, a powerful adversary only known as Ronin.In a world of powerful villains and fragile friendships, are Connors powers a gift or a curse?

Thousands of years ago, the Overseers scattered humans across the galaxy. Now, one of them has found her way back home.On a mission to recover an escaped alien life form, young Justice Keeper Anna Lenai pursues the felon into uncharted space, and accidentally finds the lost homeworld of her ancestors.While Anna tries to adapt and survive in a strange, hostile environment, she accidentally uncovers a conspiracy that will shake their world to its foundations.

Após Sydney Grey retornar à sua pitoresca cidade natal de Stoney Creek e começar a reformar a fazenda que morou na infância, ela descobre uma série de diários escritos por sua mãe.Tendo supostamente

Attorney Jamie Quinn is on a six-month hiatus from practicing law to deal with her beloved mothers death. Rarely leaving the house, she shares most of her days with her late mothers cranky cat.But soon, Jamie is forced into action by a frantic call from her Aunt Peg, whose autistic son Adam is in police custody and suspected of murdering his music teacher, a once-famous rock star named Spike.Its up to Jamie to find the real killer. The problem is, Spike seems to have had more enemies than he had friends, and Adam had confessed to the murder already. Can Jamie piece together the evidence and bring the murderer to justice before its too late?A delightful, light mystery set in the small town of Hollywood, South Florida, Death By Didgeridoo is the first book in Barbara Venkataramans Jamie Quinn Cozy Mysteries series.