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Mariner's Ark (The Richard Mariner Nautical Adventures #29)
By Peter Tonkin. 2015
Mother Nature declares war on the West Coast in this&“terrifying, suspenseful, and vividly told&” action thriller: &“A must for high-seas-adventure…
fans&” (Booklist). Richard and Robin Mariner are in Long Beach, California, overseeing the arrival of their container ship, Sulu Queen. From there, the adventuresome couple plan to join their friend Nic aboard his fifty-million-dollar motor yacht as he races his daughter in an Olympic-standard Katapult multihull down the coast to Mexico. But when a catastrophic once-in-a-thousand-years megastorm known as an ARkStorm overwhelms them, Richard and Robin are forced to turn the Sulu Queen into a real Noah&’s ark. Richard must guide her into the deadliest weather the Pacific has ever seen as he fights to save those closest to him—as well as countless other lives. &“Readers who batten down the hatches and keep the Dramamine handy should enjoy the rough but rewarding ride.&” —Publishers Weekly on Thunder Bay &“Tense, action-packed and authentic-feeling, especially in its welcome attention to maritime detail.&” —Kirkus Reviews on Deadly ImpactThe Killing Ship: An Antarctica Thriller
By Simon Beaufort. 2016
A group of scientists in the Antarctic face a desperate battle for survival against a deadly, mysterious enemy in this…
&“engrossing thriller&” (Publishers Weekly). Having spent the summer conducting fieldwork on Livingston Island off the coast of Antarctica, marine biologist Andrew Berrister is looking forward to getting back to civilization. But his final days in the forbidding climate take an unexpected turn when Berrister and his colleagues discover that they are not alone on the island . . . Suspecting that the intruders are a crew of illegal whalers, the scientists know they have to get out fast. But departure becomes nearly impossible when their supplies are sabotaged and two members of their shore party disappear. As Berrister and his remaining companions flee across the treacherous, icy terrain, they are relentlessly pursued by ruthless killers whose true reasons for being in Antarctica are darker and more dangerous than the any of them could have imagined . . . &“A breathtaking tale of intrigue and fortitude reminiscent of the vintage adventure tales of Alistair MacLean.&” —Kirkus Reviews &“Beaufort carefully crafts the personality of each team member, while the action-packed plot builds to a shocking crescendo.&” —Publishers WeeklyAmelia Bedelia Sets Sail: Amelia Bedelia Sets Sail (Amelia Bedelia Ser.)
By Herman Parish. 2015
In the seventh book in the New York Times–bestselling chapter book series about the childhood of America's favorite housekeeper, Amelia…
Bedelia comes out of her shell and heads to the beach! Includes a guide to the idioms used in the book and features black-and-white art throughout. The Amelia Bedelia books have sold more than 35 million copies.Amelia Bedelia and her mother share a summer vacation home at the shore with her aunt Mary (her mother's sister) and her cousin Jason, who has a wicked sense of adventure and a nose for trouble. With a local girl named Pearl as guide, the cousins build sand castles, swim and body surf, and learn how to sail.As much fun as their nautical adventures are, the lives of this trio get way more exciting when they stumble upon pirates!Short, fast-paced chapters, tons of friends and funny situations, and black-and-white illustrations on every page make the Amelia Bedelia chapter books an ideal choice for readers of the Ivy + Bean, Magic Tree House, and Judy Moody books.The Mask of Circe
By Henry Kuttner, C. L. Moore. 1948
A psychiatrist travels to a world of magic and gods in this take on &“Jason and the Argonauts&” from the…
Hugo Award–nominated author of Earth&’s Last Citadel. Jay Seward remembers a former life in a land of magic, gods, and goddesses—a time when he was Jason of Iolcus, sailing in the enchanted ship Argo to steal the Golden Fleece from the serpent-temples of Apollo. But one night the memories become startlingly real, as the Argo itself sails out of the spectral mists and a hauntingly beautiful voice calls: &“Jason . . . come to me!&” And suddenly he&’s on the deck of the Argo, sailing into danger and magic . . . &“A fantasy in the grand tradition of Merritt and the other giants.&” —Arthur Leo Zagat, author of the Tomorrow series Praise for Henry Kuttner &“One of the all-time major names in science fiction.&” —The New York Times &“A neglected master.&” —Ray Bradbury, author of Fahrenheit 451 &“Kuttner is magic.&” —Joe R. Lansdale, author of The ThicketPoint of Honor
By Maurice Medland. 2007
In this &“impressively detailed and gripping . . . first-rate sea story,&” a naval officer trapped aboard a storm-tossed freighter battles a drug…
cartel. (Kirkus Reviews) During a routine naval patrol off the coast of Peru, a US Navy destroyer encounters an abandoned freighter. With a tropical storm kicking up, Lieutenant Daniel Blake and a boarding party plan a quick search of the vessel. But once on board the ship, the young naval officer discovers thirty tons of cocaine, 350 million dollars in cash, six mutilated corpses—and a murderer still lurking below deck. After a gale force wind destroys all communication, Lt. Blake is under attack by helicopter gun ships led by a powerful druglord determined to recover his freight, all while fending off a vicious killer. Caught in a terrifying sea battle between good and harrowing evil, it&’s going to take everything Lt. Blake has to steer the ship to safety—and keep himself and his crew alive. &“. . . engrossing credibility . . . tautly thrilling . . . a first-rate job of exciting and suspenseful story-telling.&” —Los Angeles Times &“One of the best adventure writers today. A master storyteller.&” —Clive Cussler, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of the Dirk Pitt adventure seriesThe Poseidon Adventure
By Paul Gallico. 2006
The high-octane thriller that inspired the Academy Award–winning film: On a sinking cruise ship, passengers fight rising water—and each other—to…
survive. On its maiden voyage, luxury ocean liner SS Poseidon is capsized by a massive undersea earthquake. A handful of survivors must fight for their lives—struggling to make it from the upper deck of the ship to the hull, the only part above water, before the ship sinks. Faced with rising water and the violence of desperate passengers and crewmembers, the group must do everything it can to survive—before time runs out. Adapted into an award-winning film by Irwin Allen, The Poseidon Adventure is a thrilling tale with timeless suspense and excitement.Always the First to Die: A Novel
By R. J. Jacobs. 2022
"R. J. Jacobs is a masterful storyteller. A must read." —Alex Finlay, author of The Night Shift and Every Last…
FearFor fans of Riley Sager with a classic slasher twist comes a chilling thriller following a former horror movie actress who returns to the set of her most famous film...and is soon entangled in a series of terrifying events that resemble the plot of that one cursed movie.For Lexi, the Pinecrest Estate has become a place of horror. The dilapidated manor house in the Florida Keys, once the site of her teenage movie debut, is now haunted by memories. Memories of working on a legendary horror director's most famous film and of the terrible death that propelled them all to infamy. And ever since Lexi fled the Keys, she has vowed to never return.Until, years later, her daughter escapes to the Pinecrest in search of answers. Right when a Category 4 hurricane hits the southern coast.Now, Lexi is back on the ravaged island with only a few remaining behind, and soon enough, her life begins to resemble the plot of her most famous film. And this time, she's not sure who will make it out alive."An utterly unique thriller that combines horror movies, hurricanes, and deadly secrets from the past...definitely not to be missed"—David Bell, USA Today bestselling author of The FinalistsThe Lost Compass (Fog Diver #2)
By Joel Ross. 2016
In the high-stakes sequel to The Fog Diver, a Texas Bluebonnet selection, thirteen-year-old Chess and his crew must stop the…
deadly and mysterious Fog from enveloping the city of Port Oro and destroying their world.Chess and his crew--Hazel, Swedish, Loretta, and Bea--may have escaped the slums, but they cannot escape the Fog that threatens to swallow the entire mountaintop city of Port Oro. Only one thing can stop the Fog: an ancient machine known as the Compass. And only one person can find it: Chess. With the help of his crew, Chess faces dangerous encounters and deadly driftsharks to unearth the hidden instrument. It's a race against time to save this sanctuary in the sky.With adventure at every turn, peril behind every corner, and a few determined slumkids who must save the day, Joel Ross presents a fantastic world in this fast-paced follow-up to The Fog Diver.Ocean: The Ocean Cycle Omnibus
By Brian Herbert, Jan Herbert. 2013
From a New York Times–bestselling author, an ecological thriller about human animal hybrids battling to rescue the ocean from environmental…
impact. In 2024, Earth is consumed by a great War of Ocean Liberation: a military force of sea creatures attacks naval installations, shuts down shipping lanes and fishing operations, and destroys offshore oil-drilling rigs. Huge blue whales, sharks, dolphins, and even monstrous creatures thought to be extinct—all strike with ferocity and surprising strength. The marine armada is led by hybrid, transformed humans who call themselves Sea Warriors, ocean-rights zealots who can swim to the deepest regions of the sea and live off the bounty of the waters. Their commander, Kimo Pohaku, announces his startling intention: The complete liberation of the seas from human control. Finally, the ocean is fighting back, but it might be too late . . .Marrying the Royal Marine
By Carla Kelly. 2010
A young woman’s journey to help in the war against Napoleon brings her close to a brave and caring officer…
in this historical romance.As the illegitimate daughter of a nobleman, Polly Brandon has always felt like an ugly duckling. So she’s amazed when Lieutenant Colonel Hugh Philippe Junot pays her such close attention as they sail for Portugal. She knows this Royal Marine would never look at her under ordinary circumstances, but having his protection is more than a comfort . . . it is a pleasure.Hugh is immediately taken with the spirited beauty aboard his ship. Her determination to assist with the war effort is admirable, and when she falls ill, he feels compelled to care for her. But Polly still has trouble believing what she sees in Hugh’s eyes—that she has turned from an ugly duckling into a desirable swan . . .Moby dick: The classic edition reimagined just-for-kids! (Kid Classics)
By Maïté Schmitt. 2023
Share the classic novel by Herman Melville in a chapter book made for young readers! Full of adventure and excitement,…
beginner readers will find the epic tale of Kid Classics Moby Dick irresistible! The sailor Ishmael tells the tale of whaling ship Captain Ahab's obsessive quest to get revenge on Moby Dick, the legendary giant white sperm whale who bit off his leg! With page after page of captivating sea tale, this edition will be the fought over favorite in your home and schoolroom! Melville was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet. He also worked as a schoolteacher, clerk, and sailor, and his writing was not well known at the time of his death; however, in years since Moby Dick has become known as one of the greatest novels of all time. This just-for-kids retelling of Herman Melville's classic Moby Dick: Is an abridged, child-friendly retelling of original novel Is perfect for homeschooling, school reading challenges, and beginning or reluctant readersDangerous Betrayal: The Vendetta that Sank Titanic: A Novel
By Bill Blowers. 2016
Ingeniously blending fact and thrilling speculative fiction, this award-winning novel unveils a conspiratorial sabotage behind the Titanic disaster. How was…
it that the unsinkable Titanic, carrying 1320 passengers and a crew of 892, sank in freezing waters—especially when the technology of luxury liner was such that she could have easily avoided the impact with the iceberg? Was it a fated and bizarre accident? Or was it the result of a sinister plot to undermine the success of White Star Lines’ feature attraction on her maiden voyage? At the heart of the mystery: the most brilliant inventor of the era—Nikola Tesla—and a plot to hold the Titanic hostage that went catastrophically wrong. For more than a century, the secret lay hidden in the bowels of the Titanic at the bottom of the North Atlantic. Now, in this bracing and plausible novel of conspiracy and revenge, set in a gilded age of ruthless power barons, geniuses, and madmen, does the truth finally surface.Daughter of the Pirate King (Daughter of the Pirate King #1)
By Tricia Levenseller. 2017
There will be plenty of time for me to beat him soundly once I've gotten what I came for. Sent…
on a mission to retrieve an ancient hidden map—the key to a legendary treasure trove—seventeen-year-old pirate captain Alosa deliberately allows herself to be captured by her enemies, giving her the perfect opportunity to search their ship.More than a match for the ruthless pirate crew, Alosa has only one thing standing between her and the map: her captor, the unexpectedly clever and unfairly attractive first mate Riden. But not to worry, for Alosa has a few tricks up her sleeve, and no lone pirate can stop the Daughter of the Pirate King.In Daughter of the Pirate King, debut author Tricia Levenseller blends action, adventure, romance, and a little bit of magic into a thrilling YA pirate tale.The United States and their Allied forces struggle to survive world war with China in this compelling, realistic thriller, the…
next in the Dan Lenson series.World War III continues in Overthrow, the next novel in the acclaimed series featuring Admiral Dan Lenson as the Allies converge against China, North Korea, and Iran in an explosive series of events. Admiral Lenson leads Operation Rupture, the invasion of South China, in a bid to finally end the war and restore peace. Meanwhile, Captain Cheryl Staurulakis fights to take a radical new “super ship” to sea, though its power and capability may introduce more risk than reward.In Washington, Dan’s wife Blair conducts secret negotiations with a rebellious faction in Beijing, hoping to bring an end to the war, but her plans may be foiled by those who want outright revenge on China, not peace with them. In western China, Teddy Oberg’s guerrilla band grows into a major insurgency, and the former SEAL master chief embraces his new role as an Islamic resistance leader. Sergeant Hector Ramos raises the flag of freedom in Taiwan while fighting his own personal demons, and in Seattle Dan’s daughter, Nan Lenson, fights to save the world from a dangerous new epidemic.But as the Allies plot an endgame to the war, the complicated dance of global warfare, on land and at sea, will finally trigger the nuclear Armageddon the entire world has feared for nearly a century.Suddenly: A Novel
By Isabelle Autissier. 2015
In a gripping story of survival set against the stark backdrop of the Antarctic Ocean, a couple shipwrecked on an…
island must trust each other with their livesA young couple from Paris sets out on the adventure of a lifetime: a journey by sailboat around the tip of Cape Horn. But when they stop on a deserted island to explore the barren landscape, the unthinkable happens and they find themselves stranded. Unprepared to survive in the harsh conditions on the island, their only supplies from an abandoned research station, the two must depend on each other as they never have in their lives to hold on until rescue comes, if it ever arrives at all.A stunning, harrowing tale of survival from an expert in sailing and the natural world, Suddenly tells the story of the people we become when faced with the daunting and awesome power of the natural world, and what happens to those who live through such experiences.Rescue 1: Storm Vortex (Rescue 1 Series #Volume Two)
By Truman J. Beaver. 2020
A strange wind is blowing as an ex-military marine salvage expert faces down a former Soviet scientist to save his…
future wife, and the future itself . . . Spring, 1995: Violent and unnatural weather patterns across the globe lead a top NOAA climatologist to one conclusion: something’s fishy in the Sargasso Sea, an area more commonly known as the Bermuda Triangle. But before he can finish uncovering the truth he is found dead, the victim of a mysterious mugging. His protégé, determined to find the reason behind his mentor’s untimely death, sails off for the truth—but vanishes without a trace. Still reeling after his experiences with the secret world order known as the C.O.R.E., former Coast Guard hero turned marine salvage mogul Chance Blackwell is drawn into the drama after the daring rescue of oil rig crew members from a runaway derelict cruise liner. He returns home to the Caribbean island of St. Thomas to prepare for his upcoming wedding. After a life of crazy adventure he’s expecting things to be calmer—but before he can say I do, a crazed ex-Soviet scientist kidnaps his fiancée, alerting him to a plot to take over the world governments. Can Chance, with the help of his friends, rescue his fiancée and save the world from the building Storm Vortex?Sea Leopard (The Kenneth Aubrey & Patrick Hyde Series)
By Craig Thomas. 1981
New York Times–Bestselling Author: A captured submarine must be retrieved from the Russians before they can decode its cutting-edge technology . . .…
The Royal Navy is testing Sea Leopard, an anti-sonar device that can make its subs virtually undetectable. But before the work can be completed, their nuclear submarine Proteus is targeted and trapped by the Soviet Union—whose military is determined to figure out, and steal, this new technology. Spymaster Kenneth Aubrey sends SIS agent Patrick Hyde to locate the device&’s inventor before the KGB gets to him first. In the meantime, a US Navy officer is on his way to Russia in hopes of fixing Sea Leopard and getting Proteus out of drydock before it&’s too late . . . Praise for Craig Thomas&’s thrillers &“Will have you sweating bullets. Thomas misses no tricks, and tension is sustained from first page to last.&” —The New York Times Book Review &“High-octane.&” —Daily ExpressSweet Afton
By Clent Moore. 2018
A Shipwrecked Business Man Is Now Forced To Come to Terms With Hiself.Looking at John Callaway's life from a distance, some…
might say that he's "living the dream." At the helm of a successful development company built by his father years before, business success follows him, and Atlanta society has been good to his family. But in a flash, ominous skies overtake the calm seas of his charmed world and threaten to capsize his life. Long past are the lazy summer days on the shores of Tybee Island, where everything was once so simple and pure, where he met the love of his life, Molly-the love that now seems to be slipping from his grasp. He wants that simplicity again, but is he too far gone? Is there a way back? As the uncertainty of John Callaway's fate unfolds in the wake of shipwreck, he is forced to explore the deepest desires of his heart while racing against time and nature to save not only his own life-but also his family.Not Being on a Boat
By Esme Claire Keith. 2011
Rutledge, an aging, divorced man, has treated himself to a Cruise on the Mariola. The Cruise is not just any…
cruise. It’s the whole shebang. It's around the world. It’s a lifestyle change: G & Ts and tuxedos and cigars and cognac galore. The service is top-rate. And Rutledge’s steward, Raoul, is a good kid. But then a day trip to a Caribbean port ends in commotion. Some people don’t make it back onto the ship. Rutledge, nonplussed, makes use of the vacant machines in the Fitness Room and the unoccupied loungers on deck. But soon, crew members seem few and far between, and the menu in the Captain’s Mess significantly diminished. Rutledge gets the feeling that something is amiss. And that’s just unacceptable. Welcome aboard Esme Keith’s debut dystopic novel, a cunning parody of modern day luxury and the coveted all-inclusive vacation, from the refreshingly blunt point of view of a man unable to see beyond his own needs, with hilarious results.Firespill
By Ian Slater. 1977
An ecological hellfire threatens the west coast of North America in this international thriller from the bestselling author of the…
WWIII novels. In the early dawn fog off the coast of Southern Alaska, two million-ton tankers collide. Both are fully loaded: the American Kodiak with crude oil; the Russian Sakhalin with high octane. It’s a nightmare scenario that becomes an international disaster of epic proportions when a single match ignites nearly two thousand square miles of ocean. As the firespill expands, threatening thousands of lives, everyone—from rescue teams to world leaders—are at the mercy of the currents. Bestselling author Ian Slater’s debut thriller is a gripping shockwave of a novel that “wrap[s] pure terror in a very readable package” (The Washington Post). “As impelling a storyteller as you’re likely to encounter.” —Clive Cussler, New York Times–bestselling author of Havana Storm “Slater deals effectively with social overtones and small human details (riots in Tokyo; the destruction of a rose garden) as with the progress of the flames.” —The Washington Post