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Boundary Waters: Iron Lake; Boundary Waters; Purgatory Ridge (Cork O'Connor Mystery Series #2)
by William Kent KruegerFormer small-town sheriff Cork O&’Connor leads a desperate search-and-rescue mission into the unforgiving Minnesota wilderness in this &“gritty, bloody adventure&” (Publishers Weekly) from critically acclaimed author William Kent Krueger&’s award-winning mystery series. The Quetico-Superior Wilderness: more than two million acres of forest, white-water rapids, and uncharted islands on the Canadian/American border. Somewhere in the heart of this unforgiving territory, a young woman named Shiloh—a country-western singer at the height of her fame—has disappeared. Her father arrives in Aurora, Minnesota, to hire Cork O&’Connor to find his daughter. Cork joins a search party that includes an ex-con, two FBI agents, and a ten-year-old boy. Others are on Shiloh&’s trail as well—men hired not just to find her, but to kill her. As the expedition ventures deeper into the wilderness, strangers descend on Aurora, threatening to spill blood on the town&’s snowy streets. Meanwhile, out on the Boundary Waters, winter falls hard. Cork&’s team of searchers loses contact with civilization, and like the brutal winds of a Minnesota blizzard, death—violent and sudden—stalks them.
The Lighthouse of Stalingrad: The Hidden Truth at the Heart of the Greatest Battle of World War II
by Iain MacGregorA thrilling, vivid, and &“compelling&” (Wall Street Journal) account of the epic siege during one of World War II&’s most important battles, told by the brilliant British editor-turned-historian and author of Checkpoint Charlie.To the Soviet Union, the sacrifices that enabled the country to defeat Nazi Germany in World War II were sacrosanct. The foundation of the Soviets&’ hard-won victory was laid during the battle for the city of Stalingrad, resting on the banks of the Volga River. To Russians, it is a pivotal landmark of their nation&’s losses, with more than two million civilians and combatants either killed, wounded, or captured during the bitter fighting from September 1942 to February 1943. Both sides endured terrible conditions in brutal, relentless house-to-house fighting. Within this life-and-death struggle, Soviet war correspondents lauded the fight for a key strategic building in the heart of the city, &“Pavlov&’s House,&” which was situated on the frontline and codenamed &“The Lighthouse.&” The legend grew of a small garrison of Russian soldiers from the 13th Guards Rifle Division holding out against the Germans of the Sixth Army, which had battled its way to the very center of Stalingrad. A report about the battle in a local Red Army newspaper would soon grow and be repeated on Moscow radio and in countless national newspapers. By the end of the war, the legend would gather further momentum and inspire Russians to rebuild their destroyed towns and cities. This story has become a pillar of the Stalingrad legend and one that can now be told accurately. Written with &“impressive skill and relish&” (Sunday Times), The Lighthouse of Stalingrad sheds new light on this iconic battle through the prism of the two units who fought for the very heart of the city itself. Iain MacGregor traveled to both German and Russian archives to unearth previously unpublished testimonies by soldiers on both sides of the conflict. His &“utterly riveting&” (Alex Kershaw) narrative lays to rest the questions as to the identity of the real heroes of this epic battle for one of the city&’s most famous buildings and provides authoritative answers as to how the battle finally ended and influenced the conclusion of the siege of Stalingrad.
Imagines: Super Hunks IRL (Imagines: Celebrity Encounters Starring You)
by Kora Huddles Annelie Lange E. Latimer Jordan Lynde C.M. Peters Tango WalkerFanfiction at its best, from your favorite Wattpad authors! In this collection drawn from the Imagines anthology headlined by Anna Todd (After, Nothing More) come six stories putting &“YOU&” alongside your favorite super-actors—Tom Hiddleston (Thor), Chris Evans (Captain America), Jensen Ackles (Supernatural), Nicholas Hoult (X-Men), Ian Somerhalder (The Vampire Diaries), and the Hemsworth brothers.A unique and daring series of imagines in which you get to uncover the real men behind the big screen hotties! Told in the second-person, &“you&” get to step into these swoonworthy and unpredictable adventures. You and Tim Hiddleston have had an on-and-off flirtation that&’s gone on for far too long—will one of you ever make a move? You find yourself stuck in an airport with Chris Evans, and he couldn&’t be nicer. And Chris and Liam Hemsworth are competing against you in the nation&’s hottest TV cooking show? Bring it on! This is life as it is meant to be lived! Dive into the fantasy worlds of your favorite stars now! Note: Although this book mentions many real celebrities, they have not participated in, authorized, or endorsed its creation.
The Only Suspect: An ingenious psychological thriller from the bestselling author of Our Holiday
by Louise CandlishWinner of the Fingerprint Award for Thriller of the Year THE NEW CAUTIONARY TALE OF OBSESSION, LOVE, JEALOUSY AND DECEPTION FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF OUR HOUSE AND THE OTHER PASSENGER Wrong time. Wrong place. Wrong man. Alex lives a comfortable life with his wife Beth in the leafy suburb of Silver Vale. Fine, so he&’s not the most sociable guy on the street, he prefers to keep himself to himself, but he&’s a good husband and an easy-going neighbour. That&’s until Beth announces the creation of a nature trail on a local site that&’s been disused for decades and suddenly Alex is a changed man. Now he&’s always watching. Questioning. Struggling to hide his dread . . . As the landscapers get to work, a secret threatens to surface from years ago, back in Alex&’s twenties when he got entangled with a seductive young woman called Marina, who threw both their lives into turmoil. And who sparked a police hunt for a murder suspect that was never quite what it seemed. It still isn&’t. No one else could have done it. Could they? &‘The best Louise Candlish novel yet&’ Lisa Jewell 'I'm blown away by how good it is. A gripping tale of love, secrets and deception - it's the best psychological thriller I've read in a long time' Mark Edwards
Desolation Mountain: A Novel (Cork O'Connor Mystery Series #17)
by William Kent KruegerA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Edgar Award-winning author William Kent Krueger delivers another heart-pounding thriller filled with &“dynamic action scenes&” (The New York Times) as Cork O&’Connor and his son Stephen work together to uncover the truth behind the death of a senator on Desolation Mountain and the mysterious disappearances of several first responders. There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy. To Stephen O&’Connor, Hamlet&’s dour observation is more than just words. All his life, he has had visions of tragedies to come. When he experiences the vision of a great bird shot from the sky, he knows something terrible is about to happen. The crash of a private plane on Desolation Mountain in a remote part of the Iron Lake Reservation, which kills a United States senator and most of her family, confirms Stephen&’s worst fears. Stephen joins his father, Cork O&’Connor and a few Ojibwe men from the nearby Iron Lake reservation to sift through the smoldering wreckage when the FBI arrives and quickly assumes control of the situation. As he initiates his own probe, Cork stumbles upon a familiar face in Bo Thorson, a private security consultant whose unnamed clients have hired him to look quietly into the cause of the crash. The men agree to join forces in their investigation, but soon Cork begins to wonder if Thorson&’s loyalties lie elsewhere. Roadblocked by lies from the highest levels of government, uncertain who to trust, and facing growing threats the deeper they dig for answers, Cork, Stephen, and Bo finally understand that to get to the truth, they will have to face the great menace, a beast of true evil lurking in the woods—a beast with a murderous intent of unimaginable scale. Krueger delivers yet another &“punch-to-the-gut blend of detective story and investigative fiction&” (Booklist, starred review).
Code Red: The pulse-pounding thriller from the author of American Assassin (A\mitch Rapp Novel Ser. #22)
by Vince Flynn Kyle MillsA simple favour. A debt to be paid. A threat no one saw coming. Mitch Rapp owes powerful criminal Damian Losa a favour, and it&’s being called in. With no choice other than to honour his agreement, Rapp heads to Syria to stop a new designer drug spreading into Losa&’s territory. When he discovers the true culprit – someone with far bigger goals than just Syria – the scale of his mission grows. But Rapp and his team are operating in an incredibly volatile country where the US has few assets and allegiances shift almost daily. And just one false move would set off an international confrontation that could easily spin out of control and rewrite the world order . . . Praise for the Mitch Rapp series &‘Grabs you by the scruff of the neck on page one and doesn&’t let you go until the end&’ Stephen Leather &‘Sizzles with inside information and CIA secrets&’ Dan Brown &‘A cracking, uncompromising yarn that literally takes no prisoners&’ The Times &‘Vince Flynn clearly has one eye on Lee Child's action thriller throne with this twist-laden story . . . instantly gripping&’ Shortlist &‘Action-packed, in-your-face, adrenalin-pumped super-hero macho escapist fiction that does exactly what it says on the label&’ Irish Independent &‘Mitch Rapp is a great character who always leaves the bad guys either very sorry for themselves or very dead&’ Guardian
Happiness Hacks: 300+ Simple Ways to Get—and Stay—Happy (Life Hacks Series)
by Adams MediaDiscover simple ways to be happier in your everyday life with these hacks that encourage positive thinking to improve your mood and outlook in any situation.Everyone wants to be happier, but often many people don&’t know where to start. In Happiness Hacks, you&’ll find 300 quick and easy ways to increase happiness in every area of life, including improving relationships, finding joy in your career and workplace, and developing a supportive community. From handling difficult situations, seeking personal growth, and discovering ways to share enjoyment with others, this book can teach you to hack happiness, think positively, and find more satisfaction in your everyday life.
Imagines: Not Only in Your Dreams (Imagines: Celebrity Encounters Starring You)
by Anna Todd Ariana Godoy Bryony Leah Leigh Ansell A. EvansleyFeaturing a story by Anna Todd (After, Nothing More), this is fanfiction at its best, from your favorite Wattpad authors! In this collection drawn from the Imagines anthology come five stories putting &“YOU&” alongside your celebrities you wish were your BFFs—Daniel Sharman (Teen Wolf), Dylan O&’Brien (The Maze Runner), Cameron Dallas (YouTube), Dan Howell (The Amazing Book is Not on Fire), Channing Tatum (Magic Mike).A unique and daring series of imagines in which you get to become besties with big name celebrities! Told in the second-person, &“you&” get to step into these unpredictable encounters, such as when you find yourself in a painting class with Daniel Sharman. Or when you write fic about Dylan O&’Brien, only to find he&’s actually a huge fan of yours. Or that time you romanced Channing Tatum and helped him perfect his outrageously sexy new dance move. All this—and more—is awaiting you inside your imagination.... Note: Although this book mentions many real celebrities, they have not participated in, authorized, or endorsed its creation.
City Spies (City Spies #1)
by James PontiA New York Times bestseller! A GMA3 Summer Reading Squad Selection! &“Ingeniously plotted, and a grin-inducing delight.&” —People &“Will keep young readers glued to the page…So when do I get the sequel?&” —Beth McMullen, author of Mrs. Smith&’s Spy School for Girls In this thrilling new series that Stuart Gibbs called &“a must-read,&” Edgar Award winner James Ponti brings together five kids from all over the world and transforms them into real-life spies—perfect for fans of Spy School and Mrs. Smith&’s Spy School for Girls.Sara Martinez is a hacker. She recently broke into the New York City foster care system to expose her foster parents as cheats and lawbreakers. However, instead of being hailed as a hero, Sara finds herself facing years in a juvenile detention facility and banned from using computers for the same stretch of time. Enter Mother, a British spy who not only gets Sara released from jail but also offers her a chance to make a home for herself within a secret MI6 agency. Operating out of a base in Scotland, the City Spies are five kids from various parts of the world. When they&’re not attending the local boarding school, they&’re honing their unique skills, such as sleight of hand, breaking and entering, observation, and explosives. All of these allow them to go places in the world of espionage where adults can&’t. Before she knows what she&’s doing, Sara is heading to Paris for an international youth summit, hacking into a rival school&’s computer to prevent them from winning a million euros, dangling thirty feet off the side of a building, and trying to stop a villain…all while navigating the complex dynamics of her new team. No one said saving the world was easy…
Windigo Island: A Novel (Cork O'Connor Mystery Series #14)
by William Kent KruegerCork O’Connor battles vicious villains, both mythical and modern, to rescue a young girl in this riveting mystery from New York Times bestselling, Edgar Award–winning author William Kent Krueger.When the body of a teenage Ojibwe girl washes up on the shore of an island in Lake Superior, the residents of the nearby Bad Bluff reservation whisper that it was the work of a deadly mythical beast, the Windigo, or a vengeful spirit called Michi Peshu. Such stories have been told by the Ojibwe people for generations, but they don’t explain how the girl and her friend, Mariah Arceneaux, disappeared a year ago. At the request of the Arceneaux family, private investigator Cork O’Connor takes on the case. But on the Bad Bluff reservation, nobody’s talking. Still, Cork puts enough information together to find a possible trail. He learns that the old port city of Duluth is a modern-day center for sex trafficking of vulnerable women, many of whom are young Native Americans. As the investigation deepens, so does the danger. Yet Cork holds tight to his higher purpose—his vow to find Mariah, an innocent fifteen-year-old girl whose family is desperate to get her back. With only the barest hope of saving her from men whose darkness rivals that of the legendary Windigo, Cork prepares for an epic battle that will determine whether it will be fear, or love, that truly conquers all.
Silverlake Art Show (The Adventures of Sophie Mouse #13)
by Poppy GreenIn this thirteenth charming book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse series, Sophie hosts the very first Silverlake Art Show!Sophie has a brilliant idea: she&’s going to host the very first Silverlake Art Show! After all, she loves to draw and paint and she likes looking at art too. With the help of Hattie Frog and Owen Snake, Sophie puts together the whole event. And when the big night comes, she expects to be the star of the show. But she gets a surprise when she realizes…she&’s not! Who is this mystery artist that everyone is chirping and buzzing about? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Adventures of Sophie Mouse chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Straw into Gold: Fairy Tales Re-spun (Hilary Mckay's Fairy Tales Ser. #2)
by Hilary McKay&“Ten old yarns cleverly &‘re-spun.&’&” —The Wall Street Journal &“Abundantly magical.&” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) Award-winning author Hilary McKay reimagines classic fairy tales with humorous and heartfelt twists in this illustrated collection of short stories that Booklist calls &“a real delight.&” Imagine Hansel and Gretel&’s story from their teacher&’s point of view, when Gretel submits her report of, &“What I Did in the Holidays, and Why Hansel&’s Jacket Is So Tight.&” Learn the story of how Rumpelstiltskin was used by a greedy girl who wanted to marry a prince in &“Straw into Gold.&” Find out what was really underneath all those mattresses the unlucky princess had to sleep on—and who the prince was really in love with—in &“The Prince and the Problem.&” Award-winning author Hilary McKay brings a modern sensibility and inventive quirkiness to this beautiful collection of ten classic fairy tales, reimagining them with emotional depth and lighthearted humor. Each story is also accompanied by delicate black and white illustrations. This sure-to-be treasured collection includes: Rapunzel Cinderella The Princess and the Pea Rumpelstiltskin The Pied Piper The Swan Brothers Snow White Red Riding Hood The Twelve Dancing Princesses Hansel and Gretel
The Whispering Woods (The Adventures of Sophie Mouse #19)
by Poppy GreenSophie, Hattie, and Owen go camping only to get spooked by some whispering in the woods in this eighteenth charming book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse!Sophie, Hattie, and Owen are so excited to go camping! They prepare by learning how to set up a tent and making sure their bags are packed! But they aren&’t prepared for the strange noises they hear while exploring their campsite. Is there someone else in the woods nearby, or is it just their imagination? As it gets dark out, and they hear the noises again, the friends decide they need to find out just what&’s going on in these whispering woods. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Sophie Mouse chapter books are perfect for beginning readers!
Lightning Strike: A Novel (Cork O'Connor Mystery Series #18)
by William Kent KruegerAn instant New York Times bestseller, this prequel to the acclaimed Cork O&’Connor series is &“a pitch perfect, richly imagined story that is both an edge-of-your-seat thriller and an evocative, emotionally charged coming-of-age tale&” (Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times bestselling author) about fathers and sons, small-town conflicts, and the events that shape our lives forever.Aurora is a small town nestled in the ancient forest alongside the shores of Minnesota&’s Iron Lake. In the summer of 1963, it is the whole world to twelve-year-old Cork O&’Connor, its rhythms as familiar as his own heartbeat. But when Cork stumbles upon the body of a man he revered hanging from a tree in an abandoned logging camp, it is the first in a series of events that will cause him to question everything he took for granted about his hometown, his family, and himself. Cork&’s father, Liam O&’Connor, is Aurora&’s sheriff and it is his job to confirm that the man&’s death was the result of suicide, as all the evidence suggests. In the shadow of his father&’s official investigation, Cork begins to look for answers on his own. Together, father and son face the ultimate test of choosing between what their heads tell them is true and what their hearts know is right. In this &“brilliant achievement, and one every crime reader and writer needs to celebrate&” (Louise Penny, #1 New York Times bestselling author), beloved novelist William Kent Krueger shows that some mysteries can be solved even as others surpass our understanding.
Blood Hollow: A Novel (Cork O'Connor Mystery Series #4)
by William Kent KruegerWhen a high school student&’s body is found and her boyfriend goes missing, tough-as-nails former sheriff Cork O&’Connor is forced into the center of an eerie mystery with a shocking twist in this &“vivid and realistic&” (Booklist), Anthony Award-winning novel from New York Times bestselling author William Kent Krueger.When the body of a beautiful high school student is discovered on a hillside four months after her disappearance on New Year&’s Eve, all evidence points to her boyfriend, local bad boy Solemn Winter Moon. Despite Solemn&’s self-incriminating decision to go into hiding, Cork O&’Connor isn&’t about to hang the crime on a kid he&’s convinced is innocent. In an uphill battle to clear Solemn&’s name, Cork encounters no shortage of adversity. Some—like bigotry and bureaucracy—he knows all too well. What Cork isn&’t prepared for is the emergence of a long-held resentment from his own childhood. And when Solemn reappears, claiming to have seen a vision of Jesus Christ in Blood Hollow, the mystery becomes thornier than Cork could ever have anticipated. And that's when the miracles start happening.
Roadwork: A Novel
by Stephen KingOnly Stephen King, writing as Richard Bachman, can imagine the horror of a good and angry man who fights back against bureaucracy when it threatens to destroy his vitality, home, and memories. “Under any name King mesmerizes the reader” (Chicago Sun-Times).Barton Dawes is standing in the way of progress when his unremarkable but comfortable existence suddenly takes a turn for the worst. A new highway extension is being built right over the laundry plant where he works—and right over his home. The house he has lived in for twenty years and where he created loving memories with his family. Dawes isn’t the sort of man who will take an insult of this magnitude lying down. His steadfast determination to fight the inevitable course of progress drives his wife and friends away while he tries to face down the uncaring bureaucracy that has destroyed his life. But before the city paves over that part of Dawes’s life, he’s got one more party to throw—and it’ll be a blast. What happens when one good (and angry) man fights back…and then some? This #1 national bestseller includes an introduction by Stephen King on “The Importance of Being Bachman.”
From Potter's Field: Scarpetta 6 (The Scarpetta Series #6)
by Patricia CornwellThe inspiration for the Prime Video series Scarpetta—starring Nicole Kidman and Jamie Lee Curtis! #1 bestselling author Patricia Cornwell returns to the chilling world of gutsy medical examiner Kay Scarpetta in this classic forensic thriller.An unidentified nude female sits propped against a fountain in Central Park. There are no signs of struggle. When Dr. Kay Scarpetta and her colleagues Benton Wesley and Pete Marino arrive on the scene, they instantly recognize the signature of serial killer Temple Brooks Gault. Scarpetta, on assignment with the FBI, visits the New York City morgue on Christmas morning, where she must use her forensic expertise to give a name to the nameless—a difficult task. But as she sorts through conflicting forensic clues, Gault claims his next victim. He has infiltrated the FBI’s top secret artificial-intelligence system developed by Scarpetta’s niece, and sends taunting messages as his butchery continues, moving terrifyingly closer to Scarpetta herself.
The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder: A Novel (Antique Hunter's Ser. #1)
by C.L. MillerA former antique hunter investigates the suspicious death of her estranged mentor at an isolated English manor and is drawn back into the dangerous world of repatriating stolen artifacts in this irresistible mystery debut for fans of Richard Osman.Freya, it&’s up to you to finish what I started… Freya Lockwood has avoided the quaint English village where she grew up for the last twenty years. That is, until her eccentric Aunt Carole breaks the news that Arthur Crockleford, antiques dealer and Freya&’s estranged mentor, has unexpectedly died. Then Freya receives a letter from Arthur, sent just days before his death, warning her that she is in danger. Suspecting he may have been murdered, she and Carole begin to investigate. When they discover Arthur&’s journals and an invitation to an antiques enthusiasts&’ weekend, Freya finds herself pulled back into a life she swore to leave behind. Once more Freya is on the hunt. Following the clues and her rusty antique hunting instincts, she and Carole attend the retreat at an old manor where all is not as it seems. The antiques are bad reproductions, and the other guests are menacing and secretive. Can Freya and Carole solve the mystery before the killer strikes again?
My One True North: the Top Five Sunday Times bestseller – discover the magic of Milly
by Milly JohnsonA gorgeous read full of hope, warmth and heartfelt emotion from the Sunday Times bestselling author ?&‘The feeling you get when you read a Milly Johnson book should be bottled and made available on the NHS&’ Debbie JohnsonLaurie and Pete should never have met. But fate has pushed them together for a reason. Six months ago, on the same night, Laurie and Pete both lost their partners. Struggling to manage the grief, they join the same counselling group – and meet each other. From their sadness, Pete and Laurie find happiness growing and they sense a fresh new beginning. Except, the more they talk, the more they begin to spot the strange parallels in their stories. Then Pete discovers a truth that changes everything. But, as surely as a compass points north, some people cannot be kept apart. My One True North is a story of friendship and what love means, of secrets uncovered, teashops on corners and the northern lights.Praise for My One True North: 'Funny, poignant and so uplifting' Sun 'Reading a Milly Johnson book is like spending time with a best friend - you always end up feeling better about the world. Written with genuine warmth and heart, they're an absolute treat' Lucy Diamond 'A heartfelt novel from one of our favourite authors' Bella 'A heart-warming and engaging read' Woman's Weekly 'Johnson is in a league of her own in the genre…an uplifting story unfolding from hard times, all succinctly nailed with emotional honesty in absorbing prose' The Lady 'A heartfelt and emotional story . . . It's another wonderful feelgood read from a talented author' Daily Express 'Milly Johnson brings her trademark warmth, humour and compassion to this tale of love, fate, second chances and the importance of giving your heart time to heal. The perfect read for a rainy day spent under a blanket' Culturefly, 8 of the Best New Books To Read This March ? 'If your March reading list is all about warmth and cosiness, then Milly Johnson&’s latest novel should be top of your reading pile. From the writer of The Magnificent Mrs Mayhew (which is fabulous, by the way) My One True North is full of the heartfelt optimism we need at this time of year' Yahoo Book of the Month 'A dazzling, contemporary masterpiece, full of heart, soul and humour' Lancashire Evening Post
Self-Care for Empaths: 100 Activities to Help You Relax, Recharge, and Rebalance Your Life
by Tanya Carroll RichardsonBalance your unique emotional and energetic sensitivities—and avoid taking on other people&’s feelings—with these 100 practical activities, rituals, and quizzes, designed specifically for empaths everywhere! If you are an empath, you understand that your unique sensitivity—unusually high awareness of surrounding emotions and energies—can sometimes feel like a challenge. You may find yourself overwhelmed by large groups, worn out by other people&’s emotions, or inexplicably uncomfortable in certain places. Finding the time and space—and having the empath-specific tools—to rest, recharge, and reconnect with your own emotions and energy is vital for your self-care. Finally, there&’s a book that helps you do just that! In Self-Care for Empaths, you&’ll find 100 exercises, quizzes, and rituals that you can incorporate in your daily life to keep you feeling centered, grounded, and energized, including: -Techniques to help you avoid becoming overwhelmed and drained, like building in healthy retreat and recovery time. -Tools for setting stronger boundaries, like learning how to tune in or more mindfully tune out of other people&’s energies and emotions. -Tricks for remembering that you&’re not responsible for other people&’s emotions so you can avoid people-pleasing, rescuing, and codependency. -And tips for honoring your personal gifts and skills, like exercises to connect to the deeper meaning and purpose of your empath nature. With Self-Care for Empaths, you&’ll learn how easy it can be to incorporate self-care techniques into your daily routine to stay relaxed, refreshed, and enjoy the magic of your empath abilities.
Capture or Kill
by Vince Flynn Don BentleyMitch Rapp faces an old foe from Iran in the new thriller in Vince Flynn's #1 New York Times bestselling series, now written by bestselling author Don Bentley. In 2011, on a remote Iranian mountain, a group of high-level officials have just witnessed the successful demonstration of a new weapons system meant to upend the American-led war in Afghanistan by essentially decimating the population. The intelligence officer recognises what this development signifies even if his contemporaries do not. A fellow participant seems to agree with the intelligence officer&’s reticence, remarking that he wished there was someone they could tell about this madness. But there is someone the intelligence officer can tell. One man who might just make a difference. In D.C., CIA Director Irene Kennedy presents the President with news that Bin Laden may have been found, but the President wants proof of Bin Laden's presence, and he only trusts one man to provide it. In Pakistan, Mitch Rapp encounters Azad Ashani, director of the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Security, the master spy who once functioned as Irene Kennedy&’s back channel to the Iranian government. Ashani owes Rapp, and he intends to settle his debt by providing a piece of intelligence about an American special operations team in Afghanistan, about to interdict a high value target. However, Ashani knows the new Iranian weapons plan is a trap, and to stop it, he's willing to partner with only one man: Rapp.
The Emerald Berries (The Adventures of Sophie Mouse #2)
by Poppy GreenIn this second book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse, Sophie and her friend Hattie Frog go on a daring adventure through the woods in search of some special art supplies!In the second book in The Adventures of Sophie Mouse, Sophie learns about some special emerald berries that will make the most perfect color for a painting she wants to do! But the seamstress who’s using the berries tells Sophie that they can only be found in one part of the forest: Weedsnag Way. Though that’s far from home, and a little scary, Sophie convinces her best friend, Hattie Frog, that they will be fine. But all is not quite fine, and the girls get lost along the way! Thanks to the help of a squirrel who disappeared from Pine Needle Grove years ago, Sophie and Hattie find the emerald berries…and their way home! With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Adventures of Sophie Mouse chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
Copper River: A Cork O'Connor Mystery (Cork O'Connor Mystery Series #6)
by William Kent KruegerSheriff Cork O&’Connor is running for his life—straight into a murderous conspiracy involving teenage runaways in this thrilling installment of William Kent Krueger&’s &“buy-today-read-tonight series&” (Lee Child).Desperately avoiding the professional hit men who have already put a bullet in his leg, Cork finds sanctuary outside the small Michigan town of Bodine. But while he&’s hiding out in an old resort owned by his cousin Jewell DuBois, a bitter widow with a fourteen-year-old son named Ren, the body of a young girl surfaces along the banks of the Copper River. And then, soon after, another teenager vanishes. Instead of thwarting his assassins, Cork focuses on tracking a ring of killers who prey on innocent children—desperate to catch them before anyone else falls victim. But as his deadly followers close in, Cork realizes he&’s made an error any good man might make—and it may be his last.
Imagines: Best Friend/Night Ever (Imagines: Celebrity Encounters Starring You)
by Laiza Millan Peyton Novak Elizabeth A. Seibert Rebecca Sky Karim Soliman Steffanie Tan Marcella Uva Jen WildeFanfiction at its best, from your favorite Wattpad authors! In this collection drawn from the Imagines anthology headlined by Anna Todd (After) come eight stories putting &“YOU&” alongside your celebrities you wish were your BFFs—Jennifer Lawrence (X-Men), Jimmy Fallon, Rebel Wilson (Pitch Perfect), Ed Sheeran, Emma Watson (Harry Potter), Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, and Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock).A unique and daring series of imagines in which you get to become besties with big name celebrities! Told in the second-person, &“you&” get to step into these unpredictable adventures, such as that time you save Jennifer Lawrence from the paparazzi. Or when you crashed into Demi Lovato&’s car (that&’ll teach you to text and drive). Or when you realized your friend Ed Sheeran really is the greatest guy in the world. And especially when Rebel Wilson helps you with your confidence and enables you to overcome your lifelong nemesis. Celebrities are just like us—and they like us, too! Note: Although this book mentions many real celebrities, they have not participated in, authorized, or endorsed its creation.
The Turnglass: The Sunday Times Bestseller - turn the book, uncover the mystery
by Gareth RubinTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'The Turnglass is a bold, breathtaking piece of writing that absolutely nails its two books in one conceit. I doubt I&’ll ever read anything like it again, which is the highest compliment I can offer' Stuart Turton 'Not just a book, but an experience - one in which twists and turns are both on the page and in the very act of reading itself. Two haunting narratives conspire to create a dark, menacing tale that spans half a century of secrets as they echo back and forth - all while the sand slowly drains away . . . This is a story about stories and their perspectives, the passage of time and the slow march of the inevitable. Vivid, resonant, melancholy and beautiful' Janice Hallett &‘A stunning, ingenious, truly immersive mystery. The Turnglass is a thrilling delight' Chris Whitaker Stuart Turton meets The Magpie Murders in this immersive and unique story for fans of clever crime fiction.1880s England. On the bleak island of Ray, off the Essex coast, an idealistic young doctor, Simeon Lee, is called from London to treat his cousin, Parson Oliver Hawes, who is dying. Parson Hawes, who lives in the only house on the island – Turnglass House – believes he is being poisoned. And he points the finger at his sister-in-law, Florence. Florence was declared insane after killing Oliver&’s brother in a jealous rage and is now kept in a glass-walled apartment in Oliver&’s library. And the secret to how she came to be there is found in Oliver&’s tête-bêche journal, where one side tells a very different story from the other.1930s California. Celebrated author Oliver Tooke, the son of the state governor, is found dead in his writing hut off the coast of the family residence, Turnglass House. His friend Ken Kourian doesn&’t believe that Oliver would take his own life. His investigations lead him to the mysterious kidnapping of Oliver&’s brother when they were children, and the subsequent secret incarceration of his mother, Florence, in an asylum. But to discover the truth, Ken must decipher clues hidden in Oliver&’s final book, a tête-bêche novel – which is about a young doctor called Simeon Lee . . . PRAISE FOR THE TURNGLASS: 'Rubin has pulled off the difficult trick of writing an ambitious novel that is also an easy, enjoyable read' The Times, Crime Book of the Month 'An intricate and thoroughly mesmerising tale of family plots and schemes across several generations' Guardian 'Your initial amazement at his ingenuity comes to sit alongside an appreciation of the heart and depth he brings to his stories. A risky idea, beautifully executed'The Telegraph &‘If immersive fiction is for you, you&’ll adore this tête-bêche novel . . . Expect two very different stories that magically come together' Belfast Telegraph &‘Wildly clever and evocative, I adored it&’ Angela Clarke