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"When Mark Hawkins is found dead in a seedy motel, police deem it an accidental overdose. But billionaire computer genius Avery Turner suspects there might be more to the story. Her old friend was on the trail of the legendary General's Gold, and now Avery is determined to pick up where he left off... Teaming up with Carter Mosley, a deep-sea shipwreck diver and adrenaline junkie turned social media sensation, Avery embarks on a dangerous quest for the treasure--and the truth. From Florida to Maine, and from the mountains of Virginia to the depths of the Atlantic Ocean, they face treacherous gangs, man-eating sharks, and a world of deception and double-crosses. As they navigate hidden clues and uncertain allies, Avery and Carter must outwit their deadly adversaries and unravel the mystery surrounding the General's Gold. But in this high-stakes game, losing the treasure could cost them their lives."--

A plucky, sardonic con artist must “prophesize” her way out of peril—discovering along the way that power and politics are nothing more than stories sold as truth.Kalyna’s family has the Gift: the ability to see the future. For generations, they traveled the four kingdoms of the Tetrarchia selling their services as soothsayers. Every child of their family is born with this Gift—everyone except Kalyna.So far, Kalyna has used informants and trickery to falsify prophecies for coin, scrounging together a living for her deteriorating father and cruel grandmother. But Kalyna’s reputation for prophecy precedes her, and poverty turns to danger when she is pressed into service by the spymaster to Rotfelsen.Kalyna is to use her “Gift” to uncover threats against Rotfelsen’s king, her family held hostage to ensure her good behavior. But politics are devious; the king’s enemies abound, and Kalyna’s skills for investigation and deception are tested to the limit. Worse, the conspiracy she uncovers points to a larger threat, not only to Rotfelsen but to the Tetrarchia itself. Kalyna is determined to protect her family and newfound friends, but as she is drawn deeper into palace intrigue, she can no longer tell if her manipulations are helping prevent the Tetrarchia’s destruction—or if her lies will bring about its prophesized downfall.

Sergeant Michael Dunne of the 10th Canadian Infantry Battalion has survived some of the worst fighting of the Great War. Wounded on the Western Front, he returns home to Calgary, a broken man suffering from neurasthenia and facing trial as a deserter should he ever attempt a return to the battlefield. In Calgary, he finds a complicated love with Sarah Mann, a nurse dismissed from her position because of her German ancestry. Sarah is struggling to care for her chronically ill younger brother, David, and is devastated when he finds someone to lie on his medical certificate so that he can enlist in the war. Though Michael is haunted by his memories of the battlefield, out of duty and love he follows David to the Front. Neither of the two men knows what lies ahead. It is November 1917, and Michael, David and the rest of the Fighting 10th are about to plunge into the hell known as Passchendaele. Based on the epic Canadian motion picture written by, starring and directed by Paul Gross, Passchendaele immortalizes the story of a battle that has become synonymous with the horrors of the First World War. Yet Passchendaele was also the scene of Allied victory, a triumph carried by Canadians, and one that helped form who we are as a nation. In a story of war, love, futility and sacrifice, Passchendaele reminds us of our country's greatest strengths and our lasting achievements.

Set during the Golden Age of Pirates and the shadowy aftermath of the Salem witch trials, this vivid literary debut is inspired by the captivating true story of real-life pirate Samuel Bellamy, combining high seas adventure, star-crossed longing, surprisingly timely questions about social justice and freedom, and the emotionally satisfying tale of one strong-willed young woman determined to choose her own path."If the Tide Turns weaves together two fascinating worlds in a page-turning story of love, friendship, and self-discovery. It transports the reader to the time of witch trials and piracy, shrugging off popular caricatures and exploring real-life people—the hardships they faced and the hope that sustained them. A stirring and luminous read!" —Amanda Skenandore, author of The Nurse's Secret1715, Eastham, Massachusetts: As the daughter of a wealthy family, Maria Brown has a secure future mapped out for her, yet it is not the future she wants. Young, headstrong, and restless, Maria has no desire to marry the aging, mean-spirited John Hallett, regardless of his fortune and her parents’ wishes. As for what Maria does want—only one person has ever even asked her that question.Samuel Bellamy, an orphaned sailor searching for work, meets Maria by chance, enthralling her with talk of far-flung places and blasphemous ideals. But neither is free from the social order into which they were born. When Sam is banished from Maria’s parents’ home after asking for her hand, he vows to return a wealthy man, and Maria promises to keep the faith until then.Sam is drawn into piracy and discovers a brotherhood more equal and fulfilling than any on land, despite its dangers. Beguiled by the chance to both fight for justice and make a fortune to bring home to Maria, Sam is torn between duty to his crew and his desire to return. Separated by more than just the ocean, time slips by as Sam and Maria cling to their love for each other. Maria is determined to stay strong in her conviction in Sam, but as rumors swirl and her position in Eastham turns perilous, Maria is forced into an impossible decision.Now, on a journey no less treacherous and eventful than Sam’s, Maria draws on every shred of her courage and resilience not merely to survive, but to honor her own yearning for freedom . . .

"Orphia dreams of something more than the warrior crafts she's been forced to learn. Hidden away on a far-flung island, her blood sings with poetry and her words can move flowers to bloom and forests to grow... but her father, the sun god Apollo, has forbidden her this art. A chance meeting with a young shield-maker, Eurydicius, gives her the courage to use her voice. After wielding all her gifts to defeat one final champion, Orphia draws the scrutiny of the gods. Performing her poetry, she wins the protection of the goddesses of the arts: the powerful Muses, who welcome her to their sanctuary on Mount Parnassus. Orphia learns to hone her talents, crafting words of magic infused with history, love and tragedy. When Eurydicius joins her, Orphia struggles with her desire for fame and her budding love. As her bond with the gentle shield-maker grows, she joins the Argonauts on their quest for the Golden Fleece. Facing dragons, sirens and ruthless warriors on the voyage, Orphia earns unparalleled fame, but she longs to return to Eurydicius. Yet she has a darker journey to make - one which will see her fight for her love with all the power of her poetry"--

"It begins with a massacre. A crime so brutal and bloody, the local sheriff isn't smart enough to solve it. But when young deputy Dan Caine sees the slaughter for himself, an entire family murdered, he can't let it go. Especially when the eldest daughter is missing. Right there and then, Caine makes a fateful decision: throw away his badge, form a vigilante team, and go after the killers"--

In the fantasy story Trials of Baromir, Baromir spends two weeks out of his farming life visiting the continenthe lives on. From Helva province he travels to Lagosia province and ends up in the city of Dormir. Along the way,he encounters a female mage, a dragon disguised as a commoner, and a dwarf who can't mind his business searchingfor the ultimate fight. As he spends time in Dormir city, he encounters thugs, criminals, and a prince out to get a dragonto stop eating his magical cows.

Imagine being caught in a firestorm in the Alaskan wilderness with only your instincts to guide you. Could you survive the flames to find love under a midnight sun?Firefighter Raynie Atwood has worked hard to become a respected leader in the world of wildland firefighting-until a hotshot firefighter storms into her life, questioning her leadership. Grieving loss and betrayal by a man she once loved, Raynie sets her sights on a top command post for wildland fire. But when extended drought, high heat, and beetle-killed forests add up to the perfect firestorm, her skills are pushed to the limit.Cohen Tremblay adds fuel to the fire, testing Raynie at every turn when they work together to train the Aurora Crew to be a hotshot firefighter crew-the Delta Force of wildland fire. As Raynie races time to rescue sled dogs and Iditarod musher's kennels in a cataclysmic wildfire, a deadly threat from her past has her fearing for her life-and she has nowhere to turn.When Raynie's world goes up in flames, Cohen may be the only one she can lean on...hard to do when she can't trust any man, least of all one she loathes. Resisting attraction, she constructs an impenetrable containment line around her heart...but fire is unpredictable, and so is love. Will her spark get extinguished before it has a chance to blaze?Romance, fire, and betrayal...another deadly mix!

Get ready for a wild ride into the early years of King Arthur's life! From getting dunked in pig slop by giants to learning the lessons that would one day make him a great king, these short tales are full of adventure and excitement. But that's not all - you'll also get to experience the magic of Merlin the Magician as he helps shape Arthur into the legend he's destined to become. Don't miss out on this fun-filled journey through Arthurian lore!

What Wouldn't You Do To Catch A Criminal?At the end of the 24th Century, Special Inspector Michael Pedroni pursues Jax Marlin, a beautiful and elusive vigilante. It's a wild cat and mouse chase that will take him from Earth to the Bacchus Dome and beyond. Jax Marlin is not your average criminal. She seeks out evil-doers and law-breakers, doling out justice in whatever way she sees fit. But lately, she finds she's been gift-wrapping criminals specially for her favorite copper. Four of the world's leading criminals are lining up to form an alliance. Jax is determined to stop them. Hot on her heels, Inspector Pedroni finds himself questioning the difference, if any, between her justice and his. More than that, he wonders why, when he'd had her in his grasp, he was unable to slap on the restraints and bring her in.

His dream was Eden Park - Number 10 jersey. His nightmare Mt Eden Prison - cell block 10 with a promising All Black rugby career shattered. A sentence of a life behind bars can do much to change a man's thinking. 'A grave miscarriage of justice,' were the words on the paper the Minister of Justice had handed to Terry Stamp when it was decided after fourteen years of incarceration he had not killed his wife. 'Go home, my man. Start your life again. You have plenty of good years remaining.' Yes, plenty of good years to control the bitterness filling his heart and driving him on in his personal quest for his wife's killer. He and Cavanagh had been married ten years when she was taken from him in a brutal attack by a spurned group of rugby supporters at a time when Terry Stamp was a name on everyone's lips whenever All Black football was mentioned.

An arrow slices the air, a projectile of fate from Jenna's bow, finding its mark in Roesha during the throes of the Second Rebellion. The stakes have never been higher. The illustrious Jaha Palace, once a symbol of regality, has now morphed into a bloody warzone. A mirror of Dun, a world gripped by a relentless viral onslaught.Yet, the planetary labyrinth of Dun holds secrets on the cusp of unfurling. Mysteries that have slumbered in its interstellar heart for eons are now stirring, ready to reveal themselves.An age-old art collector finds herself in the throes of burgeoning supernatural abilities, a bewildering gift, or possibly a curse. The Governor, intoxicated with power and blinded by his reign over Dun's captive throne, remains oblivious to the rising tide of rebellion.The G5, infected with a potent venom teetering on the brink of lethality, whisper prayers to the cosmos. A plea for a final shot at redemption. A last chance to restore their planet from the precipice of ruin.Will Roesha outlast her wounds long enough to reclaim the throne? Who among them will still be standing once she returns…if she ever does?Unearth the concealed secrets of Dun and their impact on its quarantined cosmos in the epic tale, Dun Wars: Galaxy Wars. Venture into this forbidden universe where the fate of a world hangs in the balance.

The Savage brothers are now in South Africa! Chaz and Des have been asked to help their cousins, Christina and Aurora, track down a young woman who has been kidnapped. But once again they get more than they bargained for. From Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg to Tel Aviv to the Caribbean, their escapades put them in the middle of a billion-dollar cryptocurrency heist, the South African mafia, and the global trafficking of human organs. Even the French Secret Service! Join in the fun and bedlam as the Savage Brothers attempt to discover the missing heiress and help recover the missing billions in the process.Strap in for another adventure with surprises and mayhem at every turn.

In a world threatened by the imminent death of its sun, young Yama lives a relatively happy and peaceful life as the daughter of the chief of the village. But everything changes the day a sword of glass falls from the sky, just as the prophecy had announced.

In 1848, Cord Bennett, leaving his family behind to stake his claim in California, arrives in the gold-rich canyon of Rio Oro, controlled by deadly and ruthless criminals, where he discovers in a land of opportunity, not all that glitters is gold.

Hadrian Marlowe, a man revered as a hero and despised as a murderer, chronicles his tale in the galaxy-spanning debut of the Sun Eater series, merging the best of space opera and epic fantasy.It was not his war.The galaxy remembers him as a hero: the man who burned every last alien Cielcin from the sky. They remember him as a monster: the devil who destroyed a sun, casually annihilating four billion human liveseven the Emperor himselfagainst Imperial orders.But Hadrian was not a hero. He was not a monster. He was not even a soldier.On the wrong planet, at the right time, for the best reasons, Hadrian Marlowe starts down a path that can only end in fire. He flees his father and a future as a torturer only to be left stranded on a strange, backwater world.Forced to fight as a gladiator and navigate the intrigues of a foreign planetary court, Hadrian must fight a war he did not start, for an Empire he does not love, against an enemy he will never understand.

Loki and Valkyrie seek redemption in the first adventure of an epic new multiversal series that reimagines the origins of iconic Marvel heroes.So many worlds, so little time. Infinite possibilities, creating infinite realities. Long have I watched the trickster god sow chaos. But . . . what if Loki saved Asgard from Tony Stark’s revenge? Thor—Son of Odin, God of Thunder, Wielder of Mjolnir—is dead. And Loki is responsible.  It was meant to be only a joke—tampering with the Destroyer, changing Thor’s course to Midgard—a bit of mischief with a chance of maiming. But Loki’s harmless prank spiraled out of control, unleashing death and destruction on New York City and the heroes sworn to protect it. The city was saved, at the cost of Thor’s life.  Furious and heartbroken, the All-Father banishes Loki to Earth for his crime. Loki finds himself in a realm of boxed wine, instant noodles, and some sort of regional performance troupe known as the “Buffalo Bills.” It’s a meager existence, far from Asgard’s grand courts, but he finds his new friend, Brian the Gecko, a much more engaging companion than the sycophants back home. It’s a true meeting of the minds.  Loki is the God of Mischief—but he knows, deep down, that he never truly deserved to stand next to their father’s golden child, Thor, as two true sons of Odin. Yet he cannot endure his exile in peaceful isolation. A Valkyrie—Hel-bent on carrying out her oath to Thor—barges into Loki’s trailer home with his brother’s final words from the beyond: a plea to find a certain Dr. Jane Foster and pass the hammer Mjolnir on to its rightful heir. While Loki struggles to fulfil his brother’s last request, the far-reaching consequences of his fatal prank return to haunt him. Blinded by grief over those he lost in the chaos wrought by Asgard, Iron Man vows revenge on those who consider themselves gods. Determined to protect Earth from the might of this unpredictable alien power, Stark forges Asgard’s own weaponry into a lethal suit of armor, set on eradicating any tether between their worlds—consequences be damned. When Asgard looks to Loki for salvation, he must answer the question: Am I truly worthy?

"A novel set in French Polynesia and New York City about three characters--a fifteen-year-old girl toggling between her mother, a marine biologist studying coral reefs on an island off the coast of Tahiti, and her father, a surgeon in Manhattan--who undergo massive transformation over the course of a single year"--

"It's 1914, and World War I is ceaselessly churning through thousands of young men on both sides of the fight. The violence of the front feels far away to Henry Gaunt, Sidney Ellwood and the rest of their classmates, all of whom are safely ensconced in their idyllic boarding school in the English countryside. They receive weekly dispatches from The Preshutian, their school newspaper, informing them of older classmates killed or wounded in action. Their heroic deaths only make the war more exciting. Gaunt, half-German, is busy fighting his own private battle- an all-consuming infatuation with his best friend, the gorgeous, rich, charming Ellwood-not having a clue that Ellwood is pining for him in return. Meanwhile, Gaunt's German mother and twin sister ask him to enlist as an officer in the British army to protect the family from the anti-German attacks they're already facing. Gaunt signs up immediately, relieved to escape his overwhelming feelings for Ellwood. The front is horrific, of course, and though Gaunt tries to dissuade Ellwood from joining him on the battlefield, Ellwood soon rushes to join him, fueled by his education in Greek heroics and romantic wartime poetry. Before long, most of their classmates have followed suit. Once in the trenches, the boys become intimately acquainted with the harsh realities of war. Ellwood and Gaunt find fleeting moments of solace in one other, but their friends are all dying, often in front of them, and no one knows when they'll be next"--

Set before and during the Great War, Birdsong captures the drama of that era on both a national and a personal scale. His life goes through a series of traumatic experiences, from the clandestine love affair that tears apart the family with whom he lives, to the unprecedented experience of the war itself.

An explosive new, dystopian romantasy YA, perfect for fans of TheHunger Games, The Atlas Six and Leigh Bardugo, based on where Jaygrew-up, focussed on themes of poverty, class divide and addiction.

I foråret 1945 får Annas familie i Sverige besøg af en dansk frihedskæmper på flugt. Anna tager en chance og rejser med ham til det besatte Danmark. Missionen er langt fra ufarlig, og hun havde ikke i sin vildeste fantasi forestillet sig, at den kunne ændre hendes liv. Thomas er soldat i den tyske hær, og efter at have været indlagt på lazaret, må han besøge sin familie i Dresden i 24 timer. Skæbnen vil, at Dresden bombes samme dag. Både Thomas´ mor og hans kæreste forsvinder, og kort tid efter er han på flugt gennem det krigshærgede Tyskland med sin 12-årige søster. Målet er deres danske gren af familien i Haderslev. Her møder Thomas Anna, og hun er med til at redde hans liv. Selvom alt tyder på, at krigen snart er slut, er Thomas stadig i fare. Spørgsmålet er, om Anna kan redde hans liv én gang til? ”Mod daggry” er første bind i Pernille Juhls nye trilogi, ”En tid, et sted” – en serie, der handler om hvordan mennesker helt tilfældigt kommer ud for begivenheder, som ændrer deres liv fundamentalt. Pernille Juhl (f. 1963) er forfatter og foredragsholder. Hun modtog i 2019 Sprog -og Kulturprisen for sin evne til at beskrive sønderjyske skæbner på en levende måde. Hun har vundet Mofibos pris for bedste lydbog i kategorien Romance to år i træk. I 2021 for Dagmar & Johannes; og i 2022 for ’Sara & August’.

White Swan and her sister Quite Pheasant had anticipated this day for two autumns. Now the two were anticipating the naming of their children. It was the naming day.This was a day of celebration by the entire clan. It was the custom to wait two seasons before naming a child. The belief was that if the child did not survive then it would go into the next life free of any burden of this world.During this time, the child was under observation. Mannerisms were noted and would be added to the name.Each child chose their name by the object they chose from the naming hide.Their two boys had been born on the same day.They would each select an object from the edge of the naming hide that would determine their name.So far neither one of their sons had demonstrated any behavior that would add an extra identifier to their name.A large white swan had arrived early in the morning. White Swan looked across the lake where it swam gracefully in a gracious and relax manner. This was her totem and she took it as a sign that something special would happen.White Swan was aware of an eagle that circled silently overhead during the entire naming ceremony.Quiet Pheasant's son selected the feather of a Golden Hawk. This was a powerful symbol and would mean that he would have the name Golden Hawk.White Swan's son was the last child to select his name symbol. He was the youngest of all the children selecting names.White Swan watched as he went immediately and picked up the claw of an eagle. He turned and held his selection high above his head. The eagle let out a loud cry and descended like a spear on its way to the heart. The target continued to hold the claw above his head.In panic White Swan rushed to protect her son, but the eagle got to its target first and carried off its prize.With tears in her eyes White Swan hugged her untouched son. He was all smiles.Her totem and the totem of her son, the eagle flew gracefully out of the valley.Her son had chosen the eagle and the eagle had chosen her son.White swan held up her son and declared his name as Taelo, the claw of the eagle.He and his cousin Golden Hawk would have many adventures as they grew. They would be change agents for the Elk clan.

Ella logró escapar de los nazis, pero su familia no.Volverá al infierno para ponerlos a salvo Hanna Majewski y su hermana menor, Stefa, no pueden ser más diferentes: mientras que Hanna deja Polonia para vivir libre de las ataduras que su religión le impone, Stefa es una adolescente modelo, obediente y comprometida con las tradiciones judías. Sin embargo, ambas están seguras de que el amor que sienten la una por la otra es incondicional y, por eso, cuando la Segunda Guerra Mundial estalla y los nazis comienzan a sacar de sus hogares a miles de judíos para encerrarlos en el gueto de Varsovia, Hanna decide regresar a su patria para salvar a su familia, sin importarle que esto pueda costarle la vida.Adiestrada como espía por la Dirección de Operaciones Especiales de Inglaterra, Hanna se logra infiltrar en el gueto de Varsovia. Ahí, junto a Stefa y Janka, una vecina que vive en la zona aria de la ciudad, Hanna forma Las chicas del gueto, un grupo que se organiza para salvar la vida de sus seres queridos y la de tantos judíos como sea posible.Vuelve V. S. Alexander, autor de La catadora de Hitler, con una desgarradora historia basada en testimonios reales como el de Emanuel Ringelblum, intelectual judío que escapó del gueto de Varsovia y documentó el valor de mujeres como las hermanas Majewski y sus compañeras. Una historia conmovedora y llena de heroísmo. "Los fans de Alena Dillon, Lucinda Riley y del trabajo previo de V.A. Alexander apreciarán la precisión histórica que impregna cada página de esta conmovedora y compasiva novela." --Booklist ENGLISH DESCRIPTIONShe escaped the Nazis, but her family did not. She will return to hell to save themHanna Majewski and her younger sister, Stefa, couldn't be more different: while Hanna leaves Poland to live free from the constraints of her religion, Stefa is a model teenager, obedient and committed to Jewish traditions. However, both are certain that the love they feel for each other is unconditional. So, when World War II breaks out and the Nazis begin to drag thousands of Jews from their homes to confine them in the Warsaw Ghetto, Hanna decides to return to her homeland to save her family, regardless of the cost to her own life.Trained as a spy by England's Special Operations Executive, Hanna infiltrates the Warsaw Ghetto. There, alongside Stefa and Janka, a neighbor living in the Aryan part of the city, Hanna forms The Ghetto Girls, a group organized to save the lives of their loved ones and as many Jews as possible.V.S. Alexander, author of The Taster, returns with a heartbreaking story based on real testimonies like that of Emanuel Ringelblum, a Jewish intellectual who escaped the Warsaw Ghetto and documented the bravery of women like the Majewski sisters and their companions. A moving and heroic tale. "Fans of Alena Dillon, Lucinda Riley, and Alexander's previous work will appreciate the historical accuracy saturating every page of this moving, compassionate novel." --Booklist

A bumper collection of new tales of revitalised characters from the classic British comic, Battle Action. Garth Ennis (The Boys, Preacher) returns and brings along new writers and artists to bring new life to fan-favourites such as Major Eazy, Johnny Red, and Hellman, drawn by a host of all-star artists from Chris Brunham (Batman, Doom Patrol) to John Higgins (Watchmen).

Antiwar activist Alefret, locked up in a secret prison and tortured, is offered a chance of freedom, ordered into one of the enemy’s flying cities to provoke his fellow pacifists into rising against their rulers. He should refuse to serve the warmongers, but what if he could end this pointless war once and for all?

The 1972 Easter Offensive was a four-prong attack into South Vietnam. An Loc astride Highway 13 from Cambodia to Saigon was a strategic target from the North Vietnamese Army.A handful of US Army Advisors were determined to deny this prize to the North Vietnamese Army that came at them in the form of three divisions. Rallying the South Vietnamese defenders, they would curtail all attempts to seize this strategically important town.The Battle of An Loc presents the actions of the battle in the sequence they occurred and credits those that fought there. The conversations are what would have been said under the circumstances.Air power provided by the US Air Force from 0-2 Forward Air Controller aircraft to B-52 bombers were the pivotal tool of the US to influence the battle. Advisors worked closely with the Forward Air Controllers, and attack helicopters to blunt the attacks while UH-1H aircraft provided the resupply, troop life and medivac so desperately needed. At times the situation was so critical that OH-6 scout helicopters were called upon to execute medivac missions.This is the story of determination, courage, and loyalty on the part of many, some out of professionalism, some out of necessity, to overcome a determined foe. Know the men that turned the tide of war, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat.Read today.