Quest of the Demon

      M L Sawyer
     Quest of the Demon

Darci is a popular sixteen-year-old girl who plays basketball and lives in a country town. But her life is changed forever when she is accidentally transported to the land of Nahaba by Taslessian an apprentice wizard.Within hours of her arrival, both are thrust into a dangerous journey to the cave of Grisham the Great in the hope that he can send her home but not all is as it as it seems.Darci is a popular sixteen-year-old girl who plays basketball and lives in an ordinary country town. But her life is changed forever when she is accidentally transported to the land of Nahaba by a young apprentice wizard called Taslessian.Within hours of her unexpected arrival, both teens are thrust into a dangerous journey to the cave of Grisham the Great in the hope that he would be able to send her home.Upon reaching the cave, however, Darci quickly discovers that there is no such thing as accidents, and that their journey is only just beginning. The Quest of the Demon has begun.

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    Dominion

      Barbara Bretana
     Dominion

I wasn't looking for fame and fortune, just hanging out with my girl and having a good time. Like going to the Grand opening of the National Air and Space Museum with my Dad, the US senator and Felice, the President's daughter. Not that it wasn't cool, just not as cool as being inside your pet's mind. I can see what they see, hear what they hear. Trouble was someone found out and now, they want meI wasn't looking for fame and fortune, just hanging out with my girl and having a good time. Like going to the Grand Opening of the National Air and Space Museum before anyone else did. Of course, the Secret Service dudes were a pain but I was used to them, my Dad being a US Senator. Oh yeah, there was a pair on Licce, my girl. She's the President's daughter. Not that it wasn't cool. What was really cool---I can go inside your pet's head, see what they see, hear what they hear. No, I don't look in on Licce when she's wearing those short pink PJs in her White House bedroom. Trouble was, someone found out and now they want me. Someone in the government. So, I ran. Didn't et far and now, I'm really in trouble---

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    The Stray - A Samantha Short Story

      Daisy Griffin
     The Stray - A Samantha Short Story

Samantha hears about the bombings at the Boston Marathon and struggles to deal with the tragedy. Meanwhile, she faces a crisis of her own when she sees a stray dog hit by a car. A short, non-illustrated story, for my readers who may be struggling with the tragic news.We follow Gus Bovington through a typical 24 hours in his work life, and watch as he issues directives to subtly brainwash his fellow citizens.No adult-only content.

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    What Exactly Is Reality?

      D.P. Allen
     What Exactly Is Reality?

Book 1 of the 5 book "Reality" series of science fiction books authored by D.P. AllenThis is Book 1 of the 5 book "Reality" series of science fiction books.What does a 20th century man have in common with 16th century Spanish conquistadors and the Bermuda Triangle? How can one man survive, resist the chance to be a god and lead an entire people to freedom? Mike is about to find out who he is and what he is. He is about to push himself and an entire race to the limits of physical and mental endurance. Somewhere along the way he'll discover his innermost desires and the rewards they can bring. That is, of course, if he can survive long enough to see them happen! Sail to a land that is both familiar and foreign and begin an adventure that no one could ever imagine.

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    Alosha

      Christopher Pike
     Alosha

Almost everyone, at some time, dreams of being the hidden king or queen of a far-off land. Almost everyone dreams that someday that secret identity will be revealed, heralding a new life filled with magic and power and love. Teenager Ali Warner has good reason to believe in such a fantasy. While hiking in the woods behind her house, Ali stumbles across a plot by the elementals--mysterious creatures who live in a neighboring dimension--to invade and destroy the Earth. Not only that, she discovers that she has been chosen to stop the attack. Why Ali? It is very possible that she is more than human . . . Eager to earn her magical abilities and learn her true identity, Ali sets out on a great adventure. The journey will take her far from home and through a series of dangerous tests that require not only courage and strength, but an insight into life itself. Accompanied by a devious leprechaun, a loyal troll, and three close friends, Ali strives to reach the top of a forbidden mountain and lay claim to the Yanti, an ancient talisman of great power that even the elementals cannot control.

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    Wild Blood

      Kathryn Lasky
     Wild Blood

After adopting an orphan human boy, the First Herd is finally ready to make the treacherous journey across the mountains to find the Sweet Grass that promises survival. But when their leader, Estrella, is captured by cruel men, it delivers a blow to the very heart of the herd. If the horses turn back, they'll never make it across the mountains before winter. But if they leave Estrella in captivity, the wild-born filly will surely perish. This conclusion to Kathryn Lasky's Horses of the Dawn trilogy will make your heart beat to the rhythm of thundering hooves, leaving you breathless as you join the herd's final fight for freedom.

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    Resistance

      Jaye L. Knight
     Resistance

“Don’t you know? Animals like you have no soul.” Could God ever love a half-blood all of society looks upon with such fear and disdain? Jace once believed so, but when a tragic loss shatters the only peace he’s ever known, his faith crumbles as the nagging doubts he’s tried to put behind him descend on his grieving heart. With them come the haunting memories of the bloodstained past he longs to forget, but can never escape. Taken from home at a young age and raised to serve the emperor, Kyrin Altair lives every day under a dangerous pretense of loyalty. After her unique observation skills and perfect memory place her into direct service to the emperor, Kyrin finds herself in further jeopardy as it becomes increasingly difficult to hide her belief in Elôm, the one true God. Following the emperor’s declaration to enforce the worship of false gods under the penalty of death, many lives are endangered. But there are those willing to risk everything to take a stand and offer aid to the persecuted. With their lives traveling paths they never could have imagined, Jace and Kyrin must fight to overcome their own fears and conflicts with society as they become part of the resistance. (Christian Fantasy/Clean New Adult/No Magic)

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    Sanisfreeda

      Jansina
     Sanisfreeda

When Jane is invited to spend the weekend with her cousin AnnaMarie, she little suspects the playful adventure that awaits her. Joined by her friends, they explore an abandoned church...with more to discover than dusty hymnals!Characters from the novel, Forgotten Memories.Earth, Book One of The Hrwang Incursion series, continues with another intense episode. Eva settles in with the aliens at their new palace in California and makes contact with Mark and Juan. Thinking she has developed trust with the alien soldiers, she is suddenly threatened by an ill-timed accusation. Jayla and Jada fall into the hands of survivalists, and when someone offers Jayla hope beyond reason, she has a critical decision to make.In space, isolated on board an alien ship, the recovering Stanley receives shocking news. He’s more alone than he ever imagined he could he be. The burden of being Ambassador to the aliens is almost more than he can handle. Wolfgang and Leah, now part of the newly formed Pan German army, develop new, lethal skills.1804, the decorated Hrwang Artificial Intelligence unit, is assigned planetside to a new mission: seeding a radioactive cloud to prevent it from sweeping over all of Earth. But then its handlers give it an extra, suicidal, assignment. It begins to understand the consequences of its actions.

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    Wot, Nott, Kakuri and the Hu Ba Hou - Part Two: The Realm of the Black Crystals

      Gerrard Wllson
     Wot, Nott, Kakuri and the Hu Ba Hou - Part Two: The Realm of the Black Crystals

This is the story of two old friendsWho are brought to a world that’s facing its endA fair land of magic and splendour aboutA place ruled by reason and rhyme without doubtThese two allies, called Wot and NottAre in a Race Against Time, and trying to stopMiafra ‘The Evil’who is stealing the landRemoving the seasons, free will and all time...This is the story of two old friendsWho are brought to a world that’s facing its endA fair land of magic and splendour aboutA place ruled by reason and rhyme without doubtThese two allies, called Wot and NottAre in a Race Against Time, and trying to stopMiafra ‘The Evil’who is stealing the landRemoving the seasons, free will and all timeWhich they must restore to their original placeAnd save the land of Onisha in this life and death raceA quest and a mission ensues from thereonAs they battle the forces of darkness anonIt’s not always plain sailing for this unusual duoAnd accidents do happen as they rush to and froSadness and laughter follows them closely behindAs they are helped by the stunning Kakuri, so kindThe Orlu, a race so small and so fastHelp them at times with glorious repastsSpeeding so fast at a furious rate Along with strange creatures created with hasteJoin in with these most unlikely heroesAs they fight their way through and battle their foesUsing rhymes that are mystic and carefully thought outTrying to succeed in their quest, leaving no doubtsCan they achieve it and return to Earth once againContented and happy with the job that’s been done?Follow them on in this tale of intrigueTo find out if their exploits fail or succeed.

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    Pistolero

      William E. McClintock
     Pistolero

Mexico... the days just prior to the events depicted in the opening pages of ‘Widowmaker.’ A “prequel,” and the final installment of the Cole Matthews Trilogy, finds him besieged by bandits and troubled by dangerous ladies, taking on the Mexican Army, and being thrown into a hole and buried alive...Theft of spirit is no one’s birthright.A quirk of her X chromosome furnished Alexis with an edge few others enjoyed. After fate plunged her into orphan status and an intolerable foster home forced her to the streets, a group of prostitutes sheltered her from their vicious pimp. Seeing something special within, they nurtured and shielded her from their harsh reality until she could forge her own path in life.Destiny frequently takes us back to our roots. Lexi’s return journey begins when a serial killer attacks one of her adopted sisters. Relying on courage and wit, she must stay a step ahead and secure evidence to free her family from a psychopathic murderer.

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    The Legend of the Snow Dragon, Book 1: Lost Memories

      Mark Mulle
     The Legend of the Snow Dragon, Book 1: Lost Memories

When Ziggy wakes up in a field of snow, he has no memory of where he is or what he has been doing. With only a few items to help him, he knows he must escape out of the snow or he will be in real trouble.GENRE: Children’s Adventure (An Unofficial Minecraft Book for Kids Ages 9 - 12 (Preteen) When Ziggy wakes up in a field of snow, he has no memory of where he is or what he has been doing. With only a few items to help him, he knows he must escape out of the snow or he will be in real trouble. After getting attacked by skeletons and wolves, a girl appears out of the woods to help him. She tells Ziggy her name is Blue and she lives in the mysterious Snowfall Village. After sneaking him into her village, Ziggy knows he must figure out his memories or fall farther in trouble. As the village is attacked, he stumbles across a secret in his pack. With only answers in front of him and danger ahead, he knows he needs to figure out what his connection is to the group of outsiders trying to find him. Do they want him for good or evil? Why does Snowfall Village protect a snow dragon? Why can he not remember anything anymore? Ziggy and Blue must defend the village and discover the secret of the rare snow dragon before it is too late. Author’s Note: This short story is for your reading pleasure. The characters in this "Minecraft Adventure Series" such as Steve, Endermen or Herobrine...etc are based on the Minecraft Game coming from Minecraft ®/TM & © 2009-2013 Mojang / Notch

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    The Dark City

      Catherine Fisher
     The Dark City

Welcome to Anara, a world mysteriously crumbling to devastation, where nothing is what it seems: Ancient relics emit technologically advanced powers, members of the old Order are hunted by the governing Watch yet revered by the people, and the great energy that connects all seems to also be destroying all. The only hope for the world lies in Galen, a man of the old Order and a Keeper of relics, and his sixteen-year-old apprentice, Raffi. They know of a secret relic with great power that has been hidden for centuries. As they search for it, they will be tested beyond their limits. For there are monsters-some human, some not-that also want the relic's power and will stop at nothing to get it. Watch a Video Book Details: Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 5/17/2011 Pages: 384 Reading Level: Age 12 and Up

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    The Mad Mask

      Barry Lyga
     The Mad Mask

THE MAD MASK is book two in critically acclaimed author Barry Lyga's Archvillain series! Things haven't been going well for Kyle since Mighty Mike became the new town hero. He's pretty sure he could fix this disaster if he could expose Mike's secret (he's an alien), but to do that Kyle would have to admit he is the Azure Avenger -- the unintentional town archvillain. One night a new masked hero, aptly named the Mad Mask, arrives, boasting to the Azure Avenger of an off-the-charts IQ and superior superpowers. Yet the Mad Mask has come seeking intellectual assistance in building Ultitron (the robot of all robots). In exchange he offers to allow the Azure Avenger to use the awesome Ultitron to rid the world, or at least Bouring, of Mighty Mike. Forging alliances isn't usually Kyle's style, but it seems he has no choice. While Kyle agrees to help, he also has another plan: finding out who the Mad Mask is and how he got his powers. Because the last thing the Azure Avenger needs is another mindless archvillain hanging around town!

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