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The search for the keys to Heaven inadvertently births a program that predicts the future. Computer geek Mark Jacobs gets ahold of a copy and suddenly finds himself the target of governments and terrorists worldwide. As Jacobs avoids capture, Lt. Chuck Lansing battles his own personal demons and doubts about the Iraq War. When the two come together, the fate of the world could rest in their hands.Jacobs uses the strange software to search the world's holy books, unlocking ancient secrets that allow him to predict future disasters like cataclysmic climate change, deadly epidemics, and catastrophic nuclear war. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Lansing leads his men into brutal combat, while battling his own growing misgivings about America's many blunders in the longest war in American history. This electrifying saga of war and intrigue will leave you breathless and begging for more.

Dan Forester is waging a one-man war.After the rape and murder of his son, Forrester's wrath knows no bounds. Avenging abused children becomes his sole mission, and his bloody crusade against pedophiles seems unstoppable.As the body count continues to rise, his killing spree attracts the FBI's attention, and they're soon hot on his trail. The vigilante frustrates agents at every turn, and the bodies continue to pile up as he evades capture.Forester's anger builds as he realizes that unpunished sexual crimes against children are America's dirty little secret. His vengeance grows more brutal with each murder, and he starts making mistakes.Will this damaged vigilante continue his quest, or will his insatiable rage bring about his downfall?

**Winner - Canada Book Awards****Independent Press Award 2020 Distinguished Favorite - Historical Fiction Series****Next Generation Indie Book Award 2020 Finalist - Fiction Series****Readers' Favorite 2020 5-Star Review**A story of war, prejudice, migration, crime, love, and heartbreak. The Prophecy saga is a fast-moving, intriguing historical tale, spanning more than 70 years.The Crest begins in the fall of 1914 as friends Gerhard Lange and Otto Schmidt are excited to receive orders to join Germany's battle with France. The two soon learn there is no glory in war. They survive but return home broken men to work alongside their fathers to restore the farming community they fought so valiantly to protect. The years pass but war looms once again, and the two families must relocate to the safety of Bavaria.Soon, a second war becomes inevitable, and Gerhard and his son Paul both find themselves in an army led by a tyrant. Despite the oppression of serving on the Eastern Front, a light is cast in Paul's direction when he encounters the lovely Ilse-Renata Chemiker. As the war rages, Gerhard worries about his family and whether there will be a future for them at all.The Crest is dedicated to those folks who are forced to fight for what they believe in, to keep their family and their country safe. Together, The Crest, The Emerald and The Destiny tell of the challenges and changes that external forces place on everyday people who must rise above their own expectations to meet family obligations and responsibilities: no matter how reluctant they may be to do so. They provide the reader with an opportunity to consider life from an alternate perspective.

In the fall of 1928, Nicolai Kota leads his caravan of nomads into the community of Liegnitz, in Southern Silesia, Germany. As in the past, they expected to display their talents at the annual fair. In a matter of days, the Kota family is forced to make a hard decision when nine-year-old Punita’s safety is compromised.While the caravan resumes its cyclical tour throughout Europe, Punita remains in Liegnitz to live with Nicolai’s cousin, Alexi Puchinski, and attend school. When the caravan returns six years later, Punita’s schooling is complete, and she is a young woman in love. Marriage plans must be delayed a year when her beloved Stefan receives orders to serve one year in the youth army.Days later, the travellers find themselves in jeopardy. Nicolai recommends that the caravan be dissolved, and that each family flee for their lives. He takes Punita and his wife, Rosalee, to Schinawa, where he hopes to meet an old friend, Konstantin Anker, who will take them to Amsterdam. But before their plans are complete, Nicolai is trapped and sent to Dachau. Punita and Rosalee are forced to embark upon a sea voyage to Amsterdam without him.In Amsterdam, Punita and her mother are welcomed by Konstantin’s family, but even there tragedy awaits them. Reeling from the death of her mother, Punita feels compelled to find employment when an old friend suddenly appears. Together, they set up a business in the Red Light District, and eke out an unusual life.The Prophecy saga spans over 70 years, and is a story of war, prejudice, migration, crime, love, and heartbreak. Each story is an intriguing, fast moving, historical fiction written from the perspective of the people involved. Together, The Crest, The Emerald and The Destiny tell of the challenges and changes that external forces place on everyday people who are forced to rise above their own expectations to meet family obligations and responsibilities, no matter how reluctant they may be to do so. They provide the reader with an opportunity to consider life from an alternate perspective.

**Winner - 2020 Canada Book Awards****Independent Press Award 2020 Distinguished Favorite - Historical Fiction Series****Next Generation Indie Book Award 2020 Finalist - Fiction Series****Readers' Favorite 2020 Bronze Medal Winner - Fiction-General and 5-Star Review**A story of war, prejudice, migration, crime, love, and heartbreak. The Prophecy saga is a fast-moving, intriguing historical tale, spanning more than 70 years.On a blustery January day in 1952, Mina Kota gives birth to her daughter, Miriam. Mina and her mother, Punita, endeavour to protect Miriam from their business associates and raise her in a loving home in post-war Amsterdam. As she grows to adulthood, Miriam struggles with her identity. She demands that Punita teach her how to read tarot cards and seeks to fulfill their predictions, while pursuing the one thing from which her elders sought to shield her innocence: sexual desire.Hart Lange is born at the end of 1949 into a family of soldiers whose wartime experiences drove their need to survive, sometimes against treacherous odds. They are a family bound together by a web of enduring love.When Miriam meets Hart, she sees an opportunity to change her life and achieve her dreams. When Hart shares his longing for a child, she sets out to oblige him, thereby securing her future-or so she thinks.Hart loves his wife and son, and believes his family is a happy one. However, his love blinds him to Miriam's willfulness. Too late, he realizes that he's failed to heed his mother-in-law's warning. When Miriam disappears, taking their son Matthew with her, Hart is devastated. Although Hart's search for his son is relentless, he fears that he will never see Matthew again.Together, The Crest, The Emerald and The Destiny tell of the challenges and changes that external forces place on everyday people, who must rise above their own expectations to meet family obligations and responsibilities-no matter how reluctant they may be to do so. They provide the reader with an opportunity to consider life from an alternate perspective.

IT’S NOT A JOKE ANYMORECan a masked internet vigilante who foretells his real-life acts of vengeance before committing them rattle society into human decency, at long last? Finally available as a one-volume complete edition, Prophecy's stunning prescience only burns brighter since its first serialization in 2011.Winner of the Japan Media Arts Festival Manga Excellence Prize and le Prix Asie de la Critique ACBD laureate Tetsuya Tsutsui has published hard-hitting comics since the dawn of our brave new century. Prophecy was adapted into a live-action theatrical feature as well as a TV drama.PRAISE FOR THE ORIGINAL NORTH AMERICAN RELEASE"Prophecy seems more relevant than ever now [...] A tough manga to put down, and it doesn'’t let up until the case is fully closed." —Otaku USA"It’s the old vigilante conundrum brought into a very present day, and Prophecy really is hard to put down. […] It feels like a timely book, but more than that it’s a good one and one that keeps you thinking throughout." —Anime News Network"Prophecy is a mature, chilling, and realistic series […] One of the strongest series to debut this year.—Manga Bookshelf

Some loves feel like forever, while others are destined for an eternity.What happens when love and destiny collide in a world of magical warfare and irresistible desire? Find out in the novella "Head Rush," where the Prophecy Trilogy unfolds with heart-pounding intensity.Some loves feel like forever, while others are destined for an eternity. Talia and Eli, once two individuals reaching for the pinnacle of their physical skills, now find themselves entangled in a fate woven by Onmai, the Sage Ruler of Zodia. But this sage has plans beyond their martial prowess - Onmai yearns to see love blossom amidst the fire-filled training yard where these warriors clash.Talia, determined to forge her own path, tries to resist the sage's meddling in matters of the heart. However, Eli, driven by an unwavering connection, pursues a deeper bond that transcends the physical realm. As their desires intertwine, a question lingers: Will the nefarious Ida, Talia's nemesis, succeed in driving a wedge between them, or will fate prevail, uniting them in both love and war?In "Head Rush," prepare to be swept away on a thrilling journey where passion battles against adversity. With Ida's shadow lurking and the forces of destiny at play, Talia and Eli must navigate treacherous landscapes, both literal and emotional. Will their love withstand the trials that await them, or will their destinies be forever altered?Experience a tale filled with breathtaking twists, fierce conflicts, and the unyielding power of love. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster of emotions as Talia and Eli's journey unfolds, and discover if they can triumph over the obstacles that stand in their way.Enter a world where love ignites like a wildfire, and where destiny weaves an intricate tapestry that binds hearts and souls. Immerse yourself in "Head Rush," where the Prophecy Trilogy reaches new heights of passion, danger, and unbreakable bonds."Head Rush" is a captivating side story within the Prophecy Trilogy, chronicling the experiences of the beloved cast of characters prior to their search for the Chosen One, Tabatha. Delve into the deeper layers of their lives and relationships as they embark on this enthralling prequel to the main narrative.