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Order of Corvidae is a special combination of the first three international-award winning books in the Small Sacrifices Series! Banned for over 3 years for "encouraging uprising", Order of Corvidae is being embraced by readers of all ages!

"Je ne suis nullement l'intellectuel qui descend et condescend au peuple. Je suis peuple.» En ces termes d'une orgueilleuse modestie, Péguy situe exactement ses origines d'où lui vinrent, pour une large part, son originalité et sa force. Les vignerons et les bûcherons que sont ses ancêtres avaient marqué l'écrivain d'une empreinte indélébile.Paysan, il l'était jusqu'aux moelles. Il en avait la solidité et l'âpreté, la malice et la méfiance, voire l'allure. Il s'en est fallu de peu, de bien peu, lui-même l'a conté quelque part avec comme un tremblement rétrospectif, qu'il ne manquât sa voie et ignorât à jamais les délices des humanités. De l'école primaire on l'avait aiguillé vers l'école professionnelle quand un pédagogue de sens et de c¿ur auquel Péguy en garda une infinie reconnaissance lui ouvrit les portes du lycée de sa ville natale. Il quitta Orléans pour aller à Sainte-Barbe et de là à l'École normale. Il n'y passa point les trois années réglementaires. La première terminée, il demanda un congé..."

"L¿histoire de Chamonix a été étudiée par la plupart des écrivains qui, depuis quelques années, se sont occupés de cette vallée, rendue célèbre par le Géant des Alpes. Ils ont indiqué l¿origine de ses premiers habitants et retracé quelques-unes des phases de liberté et de dépendance par lesquelles sa population avait passé, au moyen-âge, sous la domination du prieuré établi par l¿abbé de Saint- Michel de la Cluse. Mais leurs aperçus ne faisaient que pressentir les faits intéressants qüil nous a été permis d¿étudier d¿une manière plus complète, grâce au riche recueil formé par M. Bonnefoy, qui avait bien voulu nous en confier la publication. C¿est dans son analyse que nous avons puisé, en majeure partie, les éléments de ce livre. Il nous a paru que ce serait ¿uvre utile de faire connaître les précieux matériaux contenus dans ces documents. L¿intérêt qüils présentent est en effet considérable non seulement pour l¿histoire de la vallée de Chamonix et du prieuré dont elle dépendit pendant trois siècles, mais encore pour l¿étude des libertés et des franchises, maintenues et développées en Savoie, plus particulièrement dans les hautes vallées des Alpes, pendant toute la durée du régime féodal."

Three Can Keep A Secret If Two of Them Are Dead."In 1998, conservationists discovered 1200 bones buried in Benjamin Franklin's Craven Street home. While most assumed these came from medical/anatomy studies...I wondered if a more sinister explanation was afoot."-Marie Lestrange, AuthorIn the shadow of Benjamin Franklin's elite circles, Philadelphia 1739 is gripped by a series of grisly deaths, weaving a tale so dark it can only be whispered along the gaslit cobblestones. This masterful Gothic Thriller is a mesmerizing blend of historical nuance and chilling suspense, where love intertwines with deceit, and murder stains the street.At the center of this mystery is Charlotte, a young woman grappling with the violent loss of her mother. As the city's cobblestones run crimson with blood, she finds herself ensnared in a nightmarish realm of depraved cults and dark magic, uncovering a labyrinth of secrets that could spell doom for both she and her new enigmatic lover- Ben.With echoes of ancient incantations and the sinister plot of a Luciferian cult lurking in the shadows, she must navigate a world where the occult and her own haunted past are inextricably linked.Crimson Cobblestones is a riveting journey through a world where the line between good and evil is blurred, and the past is never truly buried. With a narrative as intoxicating as the prose itself, Marie Lestrange crafts a tale that echoes the twisted history of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, the intricate mystery of What the Devil Knows by C.S. Harris, and the atmospheric gothicism of Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow.Crimson Cobblestones is not just a book-it's an experience, a chilling dance with darkness that will leave you breathless until its shocking finale."Murder and cults and sex and mystery and history, this book has it alllll. Deliciously dark."-Christy, Goodreads Review "Easily the most twisted book I've ever read. Marie Lestrange has a gift for the macabre, and this intertwines American history and American horror as good as anything I've read. If you love horror, this is a book you need!" -Joel Brigham, Author and Editor"Checks all the boxes: historical figures, intrigue, suspense. A thrill ride that I couldn't put down! It kept me thinking long after I had finished the book." -Molly Carroll, Goodreads Review"Lestrange's novel introduces a mysterious serial killer linked to a rich family--which, though not necessarily a new concept, is a premise that ultimately will shock readers given the plot's depth." --BookLife Prize Critic's ReportAlso by Marie Lestrange:T is for TortureS is for Serial KillersCarving Croatoan: Letters from The Lost Colony of Roanoke (Coming 2025)

An assassin in the world's deadliest wheelchair and his devoted sister carve an ultra-violent path to recovery across a slick, dystopic landscape in this action manga for fans of Chainsaw Man, Battle Angel Alita, and Dorohedoro! Living on Guicheng Isalnd, called "the most dangerous town in the universe," is no easy task. Genetic doping is common for gangs to gain ultimate power. Shizuka, a young girl, takes on the most dangerous of assassin jobs, but she's not the one doing the killing. Rather, it's her brother, Nagi, a strong assassin who took a bullet to protect his sister, leaving him in a comatose state and having to use a wheelchair. However, Shizuka has figured out the key to waking her brother up: he must be faced with murderous intent! Thus begins a violent journey of recovery, battling the most dangerous foes!

"It is her..!"Moving freely between his two family homes, both of which had laid still for some time, Ridgely Alden has found the contractor he desperately needed to win and complete the job.With steely determination, Ridgely had to ensure Marsden Cline could not refuse his offer. His career and the woman he loves, depend on it.Little did they know, when they moved from the city, the loving marriage between Mars and his wife, would become a triangle to another existence.Little did Ridgely know, when he appointed his new contractor, that Mars was married to his fascination.In Ridgely's desperation to free his alternate love from her abusive marriage, and access to his distraction, Mars and Ros find themselves in a twist that lures Ros into an alternate world.Readers will engage with the three main characters in this Adult Visionary Fiction of erotic time travel romance, as the characters become entwined in another reality.

"To help Ririha return to her homeland, Kaina resolves to leave the canopy and descend to the snow sea. The trip will be a dangerous one, and once they leave they can never return. But what fate awaits them at the base of the great orbital spire tree--?! Two young people set out on a journey to change the fate of a dying world!"--

"The Sunny-Luna Travelling Oracle is a mesmerizing stage show entertaining the devastated shell of America"--

In the whimsical land of Hulumar, where almonds are more than just nuts, and joy bubbles like a fountain, "The War of the Almonds" unfolds-a tale of humor, heart, and a touch of the absurd. After triumphing in the peculiar War of the Almonds, Hulumar emerges as a land drenched in prosperity, where even chickens and bees partake in the kingdom's wealth. However, with riches come folly, and the kingdom's Sire Bumblebert, the Well-Meaning yet often naive ruler, unwittingly steers his people into a circus of extravagance and taxes. As lavish circuses replace labor and plush hassocks become thrones for the masses, Hulumar spirals into an economic comedy of errors. Taxes soar sky-high, igniting a cycle of absurdity that could only be borne in a land where seriousness becomes the court fool. The Hulumese, once industrious and proud, now finds their days consumed by the never-ending spectacle of entertainment, their fields and forges abandoned for the thrill of the show. Enter Betsy the Baker, a middle-aged widow with a sharp wit and wisdom as solid as her rolling pin. In a world upended by folly, Betsy's grounded common sense stands as a beacon of hope. From her humble bakery, she sparks a movement of change, urging Sire Bumblebert to seek the cryptic wisdom of the Wise Man of the Mountain. "The War of the Almonds" is a delightful romp through a kingdom where almonds symbolize life's nutty twists and turns, where laughter is currency, and where the path to redemption is paved with more than just good intentions. It's a story about rediscovering the value of hard work, the folly of excess, and the simple, profound truth of "TANSTAAFL" - There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Lunch. Join the Hulumese as they navigate their way out of the chaos of their own making, learning that true prosperity isn't just about wealth but the joy and pride of a day's honest work. With a blend of satire, romance, and a dash of political parody, "The Almond Wars" is not just a tale of a kingdom's rise and fall but a heartwarming story about finding balance in a world turned upside down by its own extravagance.

Humorous short stories that have been written over several decades about small town life. Reflections on growing up on a farm and living in rural central Georgia. These stories share about the happenings as it occurred over several decades, starting as far back as the 1940's

Was The Master Jesus A Sophant From Venus? Science thought his achievement might be possible, the Mystic knew it was. Tom, a university lecturer, immersed in the study of Physics, finally achieved his life's work.Bi-Location.His first shock was that he was on Venus. The second shock was that these Venusians had been expecting him. Nothing could have prepared him for the story that followed.

War's End Omnibus includes:Book 1: The StormSociety has collapsed. She almost gave up. But now she's fighting for two.Jess Aaronson's world has descended into madness. She lost her family to the brutal chaos of America's collapse, and nearly lost her spirit from the brutal abuse that followed. But now that she's pregnant, she has a new reason to keep fighting...Book 2: A Brave New WorldThe long-awaited sequel to War's End: The Storm - Jess has returned to her hometown, Warsend.There she and her family will rebuild their lives and learn lessons about love, and loss, and the strength of perseverance.Miles away, Chris longs for family, for children, and dreams of the home he lost.Book 3: Tales of the CollapseSociety has collapsed. The world burns. Yet, somehow, humanity survives...Through nine interconnected episodes, discover the stories behind the stories: Resonant and emotional tales of love, loss, survival, and triumph that paint a vivid and frighteningly believable picture of America in the midst of societal collapse.Existing fans of the War's End series will rediscover characters they've already met on Jess's fraught journey - while new readers will be swept up in storytelling that has been described as "unforgettable" and "heartbreaking, but uplifting." Either way, it's impossible not to be moved by the achingly human tales that challenge us all to wonder how we'd handle the end of the world.

Dopo la devastazione delle città, che tipo di società emergerebbe in questo mondo?Gustavo, un informatico di quasi 40 anni con un lavoro stabile e inserito in una routine, condivide un matrimonio logoro con una donna che non ama più, intanto, fantastica di avere relazioni extraconiugali.A tutto questo si aggiunge un evento insolito che diffonde la paura nella società e dà un po' di emozione alla sua vita. Diventa ossessionato dalla possibilità di una catastrofe, spende una fortuna per una lista di beni di sopravvivenza, così facendo, anche la sua stessa famiglia lo prende per pazzo.Più di 10.000 libri venduti

Praise for Life is But a Dream: "Another great read!""It was so good, so intriguing that I practically devoured it!""It kept me turning pages."When danger lurks in your sleep...dreams aren't realunless they arewhen someone wants to watch you drownyou better pay attentionSage and Marlow are reunited in this second book of A Nursery Rhyme Mystery series. When Sage's dreams merge with Marlow's they know something strange is connecting them. But when the drowning dreams start to come true, Sage wonders if she can prevent her own death.Because someone is definitely out to get her.***A science fiction mystery romantic suspense series from Amazon bestselling author Lee Strauss!What readers are saying:"I loved it. The writing is engaging and fast moving.......hard to put down!""Love Lee's imagination.""Great story plot, well developed characters, fast-paced, and realistic dialogue. Loved it.""Another great read! I loved the first book - Gingerbread Man - and was looking forward to the continuing story of Marlow. This book definitely didn't disappoint.""Another fantastic novel! I love Sage and Marlow! Great character development, keeps you enthralled :)"***For fans of Iris Johansen, Pauline Hawkins, Ruth Ware, Freida McFadden, psychological thrillers, mystery suspense and romantic suspense.

Praise for Twinkle Little Star: "The stakes are higher than ever before...""This is a series that keeps you wanting more.""I'm Hooked!" When you're dead wrong. Sage Farrell regrets missing her chance to be more than friends with Marlow Henry. But being alone and lonely in her sophomore year at Detroit University is the least of her problems. On a dark, quiet forest road something jumps in front of her truck, literally from out of nowhere. It wasn't a deer or elk that she hit, but the beautiful media star Crystal Morrisette.Marlow and Sage are pulled into yet another unexplainable mystery. Who killed the media star and how did she just appear out of thin air? And how are they going to prove to the police that Sage is innocent of this crime?There's a madman on campus getting crazier by the day and now his sight is set on Sage and Marlow. They have to put their heart issues aside until they find a way to stop him, because there's no sense falling in love if you're dead.What readers are saying:"The stakes are higher than ever before in this installment of Marlow and Sage's story. Lee Strauss created yet another page turner that I could not put down. If you're looking for a fast paced, thrilling adventure Twinkle Little Star is a must read.""I've read all of the nursery rhyme series and I think this is one of my favorites if not the favorite so far. Maybe because the geeks play a large role, or the long awaited and surprising relationships that that occurred. I don't know, but I'm ready for the next installment. Bravo again, Lee!""I love anything to do with time travel or in this case alternative universe travel. The story is focused on college kids and a dad working in a secretive organization. Total intrigue!"

Praise for Hickory Dickory Dock: "Good and easy reading....sucked me in again.""True story teller and keeps the reader vested till the end.....""I loved this one!"When the future is murder.After a tumultuous freshman year at Detroit University, Marlow Henry and Sage Farrell look forward to a calm, uneventful summer break.Not gonna happen.Before Marlow can even make his blossoming relationship with Dakota official, Sage pulls him into her new discovery - a math equation that opens a window in time and space. Then they witness a murder.Fate pulls them into a war-torn and deserted version of Marlow's neighbourhood where they are forced to help a rebel group counterattack. The group's ethics are questionable and Marlow has a personal reason to distrust the leader. Plus, members of their small community keep dying.The situation is more dire and twisted than Marlow and Sage can imagine. No one is safe. No one can be trusted. They don't even trust each other. How can they save the world, if they can't save themselves?***What readers are saying:"Another great story by Lee Strauss! Her Nursery Rhyme series is an amazing series to discover. This was a fantastic Clue game/"Who Dun It" story.""Another winner by Lee Strauss.""It's a great, fast-paced story that you just won't be able to put down.""This was a fantastic Clue game/"Who Dun It" story. There were crazy plot twists and many surprises.""Who done it or who is doing it! Marlow and Sage must solve the mystery to survive!"

When that cute chick you met online is murdered - but shows up for your next internet meeting anyway.Marlow's just a regular geeky college freshman with little to no experience with girls, so when he has a semi-flirtatious chat with a cute girl online, it's almost more than his nerves can handle.Then the girl is murdered.Or is she?Marlow finds himself teamed up with intelligent and savvy Sage Farrell, a girl so far out of his league he feels blinded in her presence - literally - damned glasses! Together they work to find the identity of @gingerbreadman. Can they stop the killer before he strikes in more worlds than one?***What readers are saying:"My brain cannot contain my excitement right now!! The description for this book is spot on. I truly felt like this was an episode of Fringe..." Keyreads - Goodreads reviewer"It really had me hooked all the way through. 5 Suspenseful Stars!"Mandy Anderson, Goodreads reviewer"Lee Strauss is the master of the mystery genre." Brian Robinette"...kept me turning pages into the night.""I was on the edge of my seat the whole time I was reading it.""It was awesome!! Loved it!""This is an amazing book! A 5-star must read! ""Many authors are predictable, not Ms. Strauss."***For fans of Iris Johansen, Pauline Hawkins, Ruth Ware, Freida McFadden, psychological thrillers, mystery suspense and romantic suspense

Printre r¿m¿¿i¿ele dezolante ale unei lumi bolnave, cu p¿mântul marcat de biciul necru¿¿tor al opresiunii ¿i r¿sunând de strig¿tele jalnice ale dezn¿dejdii, o for¿¿ puternic¿ ¿i indomit¿ se treze¿te, ghidat¿ de mâinile sigure ale lui Amiri ¿i Serafina. Povestea care se desf¿¿oar¿ în fäa noastr¿ este ¿esut¿ în complexitatea labirintic¿ a unui t¿râm distopic în care simpla supravie¿uire necesit¿ o plimbare complicat¿ pe funambulescul pr¿pastiei existen¿ei. Pe fundalul dezintegr¿rii, rezisten¿a lor apare ca un strig¿t r¿sun¿tor, o melodie irezistibil¿ care îi invit¿ ¿i pe al¿ii s¿ se al¿ture simfoniei rebeliunii. În fiecare linie a acestei melodii, inimile celor oprimäi ¿i frân¿i g¿sesc alinare, c¿ci ea ¿ese o caden¿¿ de unitate ¿i speran¿¿ care le p¿trunde întreaga fiin¿¿.În mijlocul furtunii care face ravagii în lumea lor, ei descoper¿ semin¿ele unit¿¿ii care au fost sem¿nate în solul sacru al min¿ilor lor, hr¿nite de torentele de lacrimi v¿rsate de cei oprimäi. Aceste semin¿e înfloresc într-o tapiserie de solidaritate care constituie fundamentul mi¿c¿rii lor. Uni¿i de firele neclintite ale empatiei, puterea lor combinat¿ se transform¿ într-o for¿¿ de ne¿ters care reînvie peisajul lor distopic cu o fervoare care refuz¿ s¿ fie negat¿. Dar Resurgence este mai mult decât o m¿rturie a spiritului uman indomptabil. Este o cronic¿ ce dezv¿luie renäterea sufletelor, un proces alchimic de transformare care se manifest¿ atunci când rezilien¿a danseaz¿ mân¿ în mân¿ cu compasiunea. Se îmbarc¿ într-o c¿l¿torie profund¿, îndr¿znind s¿ viseze la o nou¿ zare care str¿bate norii grei ai opresiunii, unde scânteile drept¿¿ii se transform¿ într-un foc de neoprit al schimb¿rii, aruncându-¿i str¿lucirea luminoas¿ pe calea revolu¿iei perpetue.

Von Australien über die Antarktis bis auf die Sonneninsel Tokelau - in insgesamt drei Teilen wird die Vor- und Nachgeschichte der Gruppe beleuchtet. Zwischen Blut, Schweiß und Tränen lernen die Jugendlichen einander kennen - und stoßen an die Grenzen ihrer psychischen und physischen Kräfte.

"On m¿a conduit aujourd¿hui à l¿administration départementale pour m¿examiner. Les avis sont partagés. Après avoir discuté, ils ont décidé que je ne suis pas fou. Mais s¿ils ont pris une telle décision, c¿est parce que j¿ai fait appel à toutes mes forces pour ne pas exprimer mon opinion. Je n¿ai rien dit parce que j¿ai peur de la maison d¿aliénés, j¿ai peur qüon ne m¿empêche là-bas de faire mes affaires de fou. Ils ont reconnu que j¿ai des lésions et d¿autres choses encore, mais quand même la possession de mes facultés intellectuelles. Ils m¿ont reconnu tel, mais je sais que je suis fou. Le médecin m¿a prescrit un traitement en m¿assurant que si je m¿y conforme exactement, ma maladie disparaîtra. Tout ce qui m¿inquiète disparaîtra. Oh ! que ne donnerais-je pas pour que cela disparaisse. On en souffre trop. Je vais raconter en détail comment et d¿où vient cette constatation, comment je suis devenu fou et comment j¿ai dévoilé ma folie..."

Entre los desolados restos de un mundo enfermo, con el suelo marcado por el implacable azote de la opresión y resonando con los lúgubres gritos del abatimiento, despierta una fuerza potente e indomable, guiada por las firmes manos de Amiri y Serafina. La historia que se desarrolla ante nosotros se teje en los laberínticos entresijos de un reino distópico donde la mera supervivencia exige un intrincado paseo por la cuerda floja en el precipicio de la existencia. En un contexto de desintegración, su resistencia emerge como un sonoro toque de clarín, una melodía irresistible que invita a otros a unirse a la sinfonía de la rebelión. En cada línea de esta melodía, los corazones de los oprimidos y rotos encuentran consuelo, pues teje una cadencia de unidad y esperanza que impregna todo su ser.En medio de la tormenta que azota su mundo, descubren las semillas de la unidad que se han sembrado en el suelo sagrado de sus mentes, alimentadas por los torrentes de lágrimas derramadas por los oprimidos. Estas semillas florecen en un tapiz de solidaridad que constituye la base de su movimiento. Unidos por los inquebrantables hilos de la empatía, su fuerza combinada se transforma en una fuerza indeleble que revive su paisaje distópico con un fervor que se niega a ser negado. Pero Resurgence es más que un testimonio del indomable espíritu humano. Es una crónica que revela el renacimiento de las almas, un proceso alquímico de transformación que se manifiesta cuando la resiliencia baila de la mano de la compasión. Emprende un profundo viaje, atreviéndose a soñar con un nuevo amanecer que se abre paso a través de las pesadas nubes de la opresión, donde las chispas de la justicia se convierten en un fuego imparable de cambio, arrojando su luminoso resplandor en el camino de la revolución perpetua.

Em meio aos restos desolados de um mundo doente, com o solo marcado pelo chicote implacável da opressão e ecoando com os gritos tristes do desânimo, uma força potente e indomável desperta, guiada pelas mãos firmes de Amiri e Serafina. A história que se desenrola diante de nós é tecida dentro das complexidades labirínticas de um reino distópico onde a mera sobrevivência exige uma intrincada caminhada na corda bamba no precipício da existência. Em um cenário de desintegração, sua resiliência emerge como um retumbante toque de clarim, uma melodia irresistível que convida outros a se juntarem à sinfonia da rebelião. Em cada linha dessa melodia, os corações dos oprimidos e destroçados encontram consolo, pois ela tece uma cadência de unidade e esperança que permeia todo o seu ser.Em meio à tempestade que assola seu mundo, eles descobrem as sementes da unidade que foram semeadas no solo sagrado de suas mentes, nutridas pelas torrentes de lágrimas derramadas pelos oprimidos. Essas sementes florescem em uma tapeçaria de solidariedade que forma o alicerce de seu movimento. Unidos pelos fios inabaláveis da empatia, sua força combinada se transforma em uma força indelével que revive sua paisagem distópica com um fervor que se recusa a ser negado. Mas Ressurgir é mais do que um testemunho do indomável espírito humano. É uma crônica que revela o renascimento das almas, um processo alquímico de transformação que se manifesta quando a resiliência dança de mãos dadas com a compaixão. Ele embarca em uma jornada profunda, ousando sonhar com um novo amanhecer que atravessa as nuvens pesadas da opressão, onde as faíscas da justiça se transformam em um incêndio imparável de mudança, lançando seu brilho luminoso no caminho da revolução perpétua.