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The Defector (The Apollo Murders Series #2)
By Chris Hadfield. 2023
#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER"A full throttle, adrenaline-laced espionage page-turner . . . Get ready to blast off and enjoy the ride!"—Jack…
Carr, former Navy SEAL Sniper and #1 New York Times bestselling author of the James Reece Terminal List series"Continuous action, Mach-speed mayhem, sharp intrigue, and well-rounded characters—what more could you want from a thriller?"—Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author of The 9th Man and the Cotton Malone seriesFrom the author of the #1 bestselling thriller The Apollo Murders comes the supersonic hunt for a shadowy Soviet defector.Israel, October 1973. As the Yom Kippur War flares into life, a state-of-the-art Soviet MiG fighter is racing at breakneck speed over the arid scrublands below . . . and promptly disappears.NASA Flight Controller and former top US test pilot Kaz Zemeckis watches the scene from the ground—and is quickly pulled into a dizzying, high-stakes game of spies, lies and a possible high-level defection that plays out across three continents. The prize is beyond value: the secrets of the Soviets’ mythical “Foxbat” MiG-25, the fastest, highest-flying fighter plane in the world and the key to Cold War air supremacy. But every defection is double-edged with risk, and Kaz needs to tread a careful line between trust and suspicion. Ultimately, he must invite the fox into the henhouse—bringing the defector into the heart of the United States’ most secret test site—and hope that, with skill and cunning, the game plays out his way.For Chris Hadfield’s second heart-stopping thriller, we move from Space to another rich and exciting part of Chris’s CV: his time as a top test pilot in both the US Air Force and the US Navy, and as an RCAF fighter pilot intercepting armed Soviet bombers in North American airspace. Full of insider detail, excitement and political intrigue drawn from real events, The Defector brings us the nerve-shredding rush of aerial combat, as told by one of the world's top fighter pilots.The Secret Explorers and the Moon Mission (The Secret Explorers #9)
By Sj King. 2022
Blast off into space with this lunar themed installment of DK Books' new educational fiction series for children. Meet the…
Secret Explorers--a band of brainiac kids from all over the world. Everyone in this diverse group of young experts has a specialty, from outer space to dinosaurs, and each story follows a character who gets chosen for a "secret exploration." In this fun, fact-filled children's book, space expert Roshni and geology expert Cheng blast off into outer space on a mission to the moon. There, they must navigate the dangerous terrain to clear up space debris before it can interfere with a lunar mission! Along the way the Secret Explorers pilot a space buggy and collect important rock samples. (STORY DETAILS TBC). With a gripping narrative that keeps kids engaged, The Secret Explorers and the Moon Mission book by SJ King is the perfect gift for children who are into all things space. It's written for children aged 7-9 years, with lots of information about astronomy and space, to give them an exciting introduction to lunar exploration. At the end of this fictional book, you'll find "Roshni' Mission Notes" which is a summary of all the scientific facts and discoveries made throughout the story. With fun illustrations, quizzes, and a vocabulary list, the educational value of this book is outstanding and great for a classroom read!Kunoichi bunny
By Sara Cassidy. 2022
The Daybreakers (Lost Treasures): A Sackett Novel
By Louis L'Amour. 1960
As part of the Louis L&’Amour&’s Lost Treasures series, this edition contains exclusive bonus materials! Tyrel Sackett was born into trouble but vowed to…
justice. After having to kill a man in Tennessee, he hit the trail west with his brother Orrin. Those were the years when decent men and women lived in fear of Indians, rustlers, and killers, but the Sackett brothers worked to make the West a place where people could raise their children in peace. Orrin brought law and order from Santa Fe to Montana, and his brother Tye backed him up every step of the way. Till the day the job was done, Tye Sackett was the fastest gun alive. Louis L&’Amour&’s Lost Treasures is a project created to release some of the author&’s more unconventional manuscripts from the family archives. In Louis L&’Amour&’s Lost Treasures: Volumes 1 and 2, Beau L&’Amour takes the reader on a guided tour through many of the finished and unfinished short stories, novels, and treatments that his father was never able to publish during his lifetime. L&’Amour&’s never-before-seen first novel, No Traveller Returns, faithfully completed for this program, is a voyage into danger and violence on the high seas.Additionally, many beloved classics are being rereleased with an exclusive Lost Treasures postscript featuring previously unpublished material, including outlines, plot notes, and alternate drafts. These postscripts tell the story behind the stories that millions of readers have come to know and cherish.Shadow of a Dead Man (Shotgun Johnny #2)
By William W. Johnstone, J. A. Johnstone. 2020
The top dogs of bestselling western action thrillers hit the bullseye once again in the latest in a new series…
in which a disgraced lawman's quest for vengeance becomes a legendary fight for justice.HE WHO LIVES BY THE GUN . . . Shotgun Johnny Greenway thought he&’d hit rock bottom when he lost his wife and son, hung up his badge, and hit the bottle. But a pretty young woman gave him a second chance. Offered him a job riding shotgun for the Reverend&’s Temptation Gold Mine. Gave him a reason to live. But even she can&’t save him when the Starrett gang tries to rob the gold—and Johnny kills their leader . . .. . . DIES BY THE GUN When the dust clears, Shotgun Johnny is wanted for murder. The dead man&’s father has powerful friends, including a town marshal who&’s Johnny&’s personal enemy. One wants the gold. The other wants the girl. Both want Johnny dead. With a $1000 bounty on his head—and half the county trying to kill him—Johnny&’s got to prove his innocence. Not in a court of law. In a trial by shotgun . . .Shooting Iron (A Devil's Gulch Western #2)
By William W. Johnstone, J. A. Johnstone. 2023
JOHNSTONE COUNTRY. WHERE VIOLENCE IS NEVER THE ANSWER.UNTIL IT IS. The latest novel in a thundering new western adventure series…
centering on one man's battle to carve out justice one bullet at a time in the untamed territories of Colorado. One of the deadliest, crime-infested towns in Colorado Territory, Devil&’s Gulch needed more than a sheriff. They needed a gunslinger. So they pinned a badge on hardcase lawman John Holt. And the rest is history. . . . When the Devil Escapes As the town&’s new sheriff, John Holt achieved the impossible: He drove the devil out of Devil&’s Gulch. Corrupt, cutthroat rancher Joe Mullen—who ruled the land with an iron fist—is finally behind bars, all thanks to Sheriff Holt. But the tables are turned when Mullen manages to overturn his prison wagon and make his escape—with an army of prisoners, outlaws, and lowlifes to do his bidding. . . . All Hell Breaks Loose. It doesn&’t take long for the streets of Devil&’s Gulch to run red with blood. Again. Or for Holt to be marked for death. Again. But this time, the sheriff&’s up against more than a hundred men—all of them gunning for him—and his only allies are an all-too-young deputy, an all-too-angry farmer, and a wayward wagon cook. With odds this bad, Holt is sure of only one thing: when you shoot at the devil, it&’s best not to miss.Jane on Her Own (Catwings #4)
By Ursula K. Le Guin. 1999
Jane has a city adventure in this fourth book in legendary author Ursula K. Le Guin&’s bestselling Catwings chapter book…
series, now with a new look!Jane, the youngest of the Catwings, thinks that life on the farm is absolutely boring. Looking for adventure, she takes to the skies to explore all the world has to offer. But when she flies through the window of a friendly-seeming human, Jane finds herself captured—and forced to make TV appearances as Miss Mystery, the fabulous winged cat. How can she possibly explore the world now? Is there anywhere Jane can be truly free?Wonderful Alexander and the Catwings (Catwings #3)
By Ursula K. Le Guin. 1994
Jane meets a new friend in this third book in legendary author Ursula K. Le Guin&’s bestselling Catwings chapter book…
series, now with a new look!Fluffy, orange Alexander is the oldest, biggest, loudest, and strongest of all the Furby kittens. Everyone in his family thinks he&’s so remarkable that they call him &“Wonderful Alexander&” and spoil him to pieces. But one morning, when Alexander bravely sets out to explore the world on his own, he finds himself stuck in a tree and unable to get down. It&’s up to Jane, the youngest of the Catwings, to rescue him! Now if only Alexander could do something wonderful for her in return…Catwings (Catwings #1)
By Ursula K. Le Guin. 1988
A litter of winged kittens flee the city for the countryside in this first &“small gem of a book&” (Publishers…
Weekly) in legendary author Ursula K. Le Guin&’s bestselling Catwings chapter book series, now with a new look!Mrs. Jane Tabby can&’t explain why her four kittens—Thelma, Roger, James, and Harriet—were born with wings. Whatever the reason, she&’s grateful they can use their flying skills to soar away from the dangerous, busy city where they were born. But once the kittens escape, they learn that country life comes with its own difficulties—just as they learn that help and friendship can be found in even the most unlikely places.Catwings Return (Catwings #2)
By Ursula K. Le Guin. 1989
James and Harriet return to the city in this second book in legendary author Ursula K. Le Guin&’s bestselling Catwings…
chapter book series, now with a new look!As kittens, James, Thelma, Harriet, and Roger took advantage of their wings by flying away from the busy city where they were born. Now the cats live comfortably in the country with two human friends. But a big adventure is in store for James and Harriet when they decide to return to the city to visit their mother. So much has changed! The dumpster where the kittens grew up is gone. All the buildings in their old alley are being torn down. And inside one of them is a wonderful surprise, just waiting to be discovered…La última aventura de la Pimpinela Escarlata
By Jesús Ulled. 2021
Una intrigante trama de ficción en la que nada ni nadie es lo que parece. Nadie diría que el elegante…
y seductor Simón Sinclair, graduado "cum laude" en Oxford, políglota, deportista destacado en varios registros, teniente condecorado por su valor durante la campaña de Siria de la Guerra del 14, es también un consumado ladrón. Heredero de una considerable fortuna y de uno de los más prestigiosos comercios de antigüedades de Londres, donde se formó al lado de su padre, que hizo de él un experto en todo tipo de obras de arte, es también el último representante de la Liga de la Pimpinela Escarlata, una organización secreta cuyos miembros -todos aristócratas- se han dedicado a robar a los ricos para ayudar a los más necesitados. En la actualidad reparte su tiempo entre la capital inglesa y la bulliciosa Barcelona de la postguerra, donde está permanentemente atracado su yate "Esmeralda". Un excelente lugar para planear sus actividades y donde se verá inmerso en una trama de espías alemanes y pistoleros locales.La última aventura de la Pimpinela Escarlata es una novela de espionaje magistralmente narrada que comienza como un thriller, pero que poco a poco se va decantando hacia una trepidante novela de aventuras. La crítica ha dicho...«Jesús Ulled convoca a los ladrones de guante blanco de nuestras lecturas juveniles y nos invita a participar de sus fechorías. Diversión asegurada.»Eduardo Mendoza «Un impagable homenaje a los libros de aventuras que estimularon nuestra adolescencia y juventud.»Maruja Torres «Maravillosa novela de aventuras.»Boris Izaguirre«Una verdadera novela de aventuras.»Leyendo bajo la luz de la luna «Una novela perfecta para pasar un buen rato agradable dando rienda suelta a nuestra imaginación para trasladarnos a un mundo del cual nos gustaría formar parte a todos.»Libros por doquierAn Unreliable Magic (A Hundred Names for Magic #2)
By Rin Chupeco. 2022
This second book in the A Hundred Names for Magic trilogy is not your average fairytale. An unforgettable alternative history…
fairy-tale series from the author of The Bone Witch about found family, modern day magic, and finding the place you belong.It's been six months since the lost city of Avalon was thawed and retaken. And Alex is doing his best to be a good leader, even though he's not entirely sure what he's doing. He needs all the help he can get, which is why his best friend, Tala, is by his side. Unfortunately, when the Nameless Sword in the stone appears suddenly in the castle courtyard, it brings a new set of problems. Avalon custom dictates that anyone is free to try to pull it out, attracting people from all walks of life and leaving the kingdom vulnerable to attack.Attempts to infiltrate Avalon begin in the form of mysterious portals that start appearing without warning bringing nightwalkers, ice maidens, and even a surly dragon.When the Snow Queen comes out of the woodwork with an unlikely ally and attempts to open a portal to the legendary Buyan, a long-lost country whose life-giving waters could make her even more powerful, Alex, Tala, and their friends will have to work together to stop her, even after their biggest betrayal leaves them broken.Gripping, fantastical, and delightfully funny, An Unreliable Magic is perfect for readers looking for:young adult magic, mythology, and folkloreLGBTQ representationdiverse characterscreative new takes on classic storiesfresh and dazzling world buildingPraise for Wicked As You Wish:"Glorious."—Shelf Awareness"Combining legends, myths, fairy tales, and classic children's literature from Oz to Neverland, Chupeco (The Bone Witch) creates an enchanting story that is both a feast for the senses and a unique spin on the hero's journey…A nail-biting quest that introduces a gripping new series."—STARRED review, Publishers Weekly"…A truly original novel. A deftly executed melding of folklore and reality grounded in contemporary issues."—STARRED review, KirkusEl enigma de la Atlántida
By Charles Brokaw. 2006
El enigma de la Atlántida narra el descubrimiento de un gran secreto que hunde sus raíces en la desaparecida Atlántida,…
el Vaticano y la Biblia. «Si disfrutó con El código da Vinci, éste es su libro; El enigma de la Atlántida ofrece las mismas dosis de misterio, aventura y entretenimiento.»Deepak ChopraEl Dr. Thomas Lourds, experto en lenguas antiguas, recibe el encargo de examinar una campana de unos 20.000 años de antigüedad que lleva grabado un mensaje críptico. Su estudio concluye que se halla ante una lengua desconocida hasta la fecha y, lo más sorprendente, es que ésta podría ser la de los habitantes de la Atlántida. Lourds continúa con su investigación sin saber que El Vaticano tiene sus propios planes en lo que a la Atlántida se refiere, y que hará lo indecible para proteger los secretos sobre los orígenes del Cristianismo enterrados con ella. En su afán por desvelar el misterio, el profesor viajará a numerosos escenarios, entre ellos la ciudad de Cádiz, centro de las excavaciones para hallar la mítica ciudad perdida.Boundless: A Drizzt Novel (Generations #2)
By R. A. Salvatore. 2019
This second book in New York Times bestselling author R. A. Salvatore’s all-new Forgotten Realms trilogy—full of swordplay, danger, and imaginative…
thrills—features one of fantasy’s most beloved and enduring characters, Drizzt Do’Urden.Split between time and two worlds, Zaknafein had always been conflicted. That inner turmoil was magnified by his inferior position as a male dark elf in the matriarchal drow society. Only his status as one of the greatest warriors—as well as his friendship with the mercenary Jarlaxle—kept him sane. When he finally perished, he was content knowing he left behind a legacy as substantial as his son Drizzt.Except . . . someone isn’t ready for Zaknafein to be dead. And now he’s back, hundreds of years later, in a world he doesn’t recognize. His son’s companions are not the prideful—and bigoted—males the drow warrior was accustomed to in his previous life. Drizzt’s circle includes dwarves, elves, and, perhaps worst of all, a human wife.Struggling to navigate this transformed new world, Zaknafein realizes that some things have not changed: the threat of demons and the machinations of a drow matron no longer content with her family’s position in the ranks of Houses.Though he has been displaced in time, Zaknafein is still a warrior. And no matter what prejudices he must overcome, he knows he will do his duty and fight by Drizzt’s side to stem the tide of darkness that threatens the Realms.Relentless: A Drizzt Novel (Generations #3)
By R. A. Salvatore. 2020
The epic conclusion to the long-awaited trilogy featuring one of the most beloved characters in all of fantasy—Drizzt Do'Urden—a rollicking…
tale of life, death, intrigue, magic, danger, and the timeless bonds of family and friendship from New York Times bestselling author R. A. Salvatore.Displaced in time and unexpectedly reunited with his son Drizzt Do'Urden, Zaknafein has overcome the prejudices ingrained in him as a drow warrior to help his son battle the ambitious Spider Queen and stem the tide of darkness that has been unleashed upon the Forgotten Realms. Though Zaknafein has endured the most difficult battles, survival has come at a terrible cost, and the fight is far from over. Facing demons and driders, Zaknafein carries the entire weight of Menzoberranzan surrounding Gauntlgym on his shoulders once more. But the chances of survival for him and his old friend and mercenary Jarlaxle look bleak. Trapped in a desperate and seemingly hopeless situation, the legendary warriors must reach deep inside themselves to face the impossible. While the burdens Zaknafein bears are more than enough for one of Menzoberrazan’s greatest warriors, fate holds further challenges. When circumstances take an unexpected turn, Zaknafein discovers he must not only conquer the darkness but learn to accept the uncontrollable: life itself.The stakes have never been higher for R. A. Salvatore’s most beloved creations in this final volume of his latest bestselling trilogy begun with Timeless and Boundless. A story of brave heroes filled with dangerous thrills, Relentless also considers eternal questions about morality, purpose, sacrifice, and the definition of harmony. Exciting, imaginative, and thought-provoking, it takes fans on an action-packed ride that will challenge their assumptions and leave them breathless and satisfied.The Angel Experiment: A Maximum Ride Novel (Maximum Ride #1)
By James Patterson. 2005
Discover the high-octane start to James Patterson&’s New York Times #1 bestselling, phenomenal MAXIMUM RIDE series! Maximum Ride and her…
"flock"—Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gasman and Angel—are just like ordinary kids, only they have wings and can fly. It may seem like a dream come true to some, but their lives can morph into a living nightmare at any time. Angel, the youngest member of the flock, is kidnapped and taken back to the "School" where she and the others were cruelly experimented on. Her friends brave a journey to blazing hot Death Valley, CA, to save Angel, but soon enough, they find themselves in yet another nightmare: fighting off the half-human, half-wolf "Erasers" in New York City. Whether in the treetops of Central Park or in the bowels of the Manhattan subway system, Max and her adopted family take the ride of their lives. Along the way, Max discovers that her purpose is save the world. But can she?Love Maximum Ride? Don&’t miss out on the seven novels of the Maximum Ride series, and her next chapter in Hawk and Hawk: City of the Dead!Maximum Ride Forever (Maximum Ride #9)
By James Patterson. 2015
Navigate a post-apocalyptic world and experience a thrilling finale with the ultimate Maximum Ride novel.Discover the ninth and ultimate Maximum…
Ride story! Legions of Max fans won't be disappointed by this encore episode in the beloved series about the incredible adventures of a teenage girl who can fly. As Maximum Ride boldly navigates a post-apocalyptic world, she and her broken flock are roaming the earth, searching for answers to what happened. All will be revealed in this last spectacular "ride"-a mesmerizing grand finale featuring all of the nonstop action and twists and turns of a blockbuster Patterson page-turner!Skyward Flight: Sunreach, ReDawn, Evershore (The Skyward Series)
By Brandon Sanderson, Janci Patterson. 2022
Return to the planet Detritus with FM, Alanik, and Jorgen in this must-have three-novella collection featuring exclusive character art and deleted…
scenes from Skyward with commentary from Brandon Sanderson.Journey with Skyward Flight to Detritus—humanity&’s final refuge from the hostile Galactic Superiority government. In Skyward, Spensa Nightshade became a starfighter pilot in the Defiant Defense Force&’s Skyward Flight to battle Superiority forces. In Starsight she impersonated the alien Alanik to infiltrate a Superiority space station and steal their hyperdrives. And in Cytonic she traveled the strange dimension of the Nowhere to discover the secrets of the planet-destroying Delvers and unlock her own Cytonic powers. As she is stuck in the Nowhere, Spensa&’s companions FM and Jorgen in Skyward Flight are left on Detritus with a new mandate: figure out how to use the hyperdrives so that humanity can escape the planet and find allies among other species oppressed by the Superiority. First comes a distress call from Minister Cuna and other diones on the abandoned outpost of Sunreach. Alanik&’s people on the planet ReDawn and the Kitsen from the planet Evershore also need Skyward Flight&’s aid in their desperate battles. The tales of FM, Alanik, and Jorgen combine to expand the universe of the New York Times bestselling Skyward series to new action-packed heights. Once you&’ve claimed the stars, can you keep them free?The Haunting
By Natasha Preston. 2023
#1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Natasha Preston is back with another pulse-pounding, twisty read!Haunted by the…
past . . .Penny's trying to forget about her ex, Nash. His father was arrested for the brutal murder of four teenagers on Devil's Night last year. Penny's parents have forbidden her to have anything to do with Nash or his family. It's hard not to think of what happened as spooky season gets underway—but she's trying. That stops when she goes to the Halloween store with her friends to find a costume. What she finds instead is ripped from a horror movie: a classmate bleeding out on the floor of a dressing room. Stabbed. Is a copycat killer on the loose? The adults are saying no. But Penny knows better.Word of Mouse
By James Patterson. 2016
A very special mouse escapes from a lab to find his missing family in this charming story of survival, determination,…
and the power of friendship. What makes Isaiah so unique? First, his fur is as blue as the sky—which until recently was something he'd never seen, but had read all about. That's right: Isaiah can read and write. He can also talk to humans . . . if any of them are willing to listen! After a dramatic escape from a mysterious laboratory, Isaiah is separated from his "mischief" (which is the word for a mouse family) and has to survive in the dangerous outdoors, and hopefully find his missing family. But in a world of cruel cats, hungry owls, and terrified people, it's hard for a young, lone mouse to make it alone. When he meets an equally unusual and lonely human girl named Hailey, the two soon learn that true friendship can transcend all barriers.