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Gray Reynolds' world is violently upended when assassins wound him and kill everyone else aboard a speedboat. He then learns from his dying wife that she helped steal $100 million from a notorious drug cartel. Gray's only hope of staying alive is to disappear.Forced to flee, Gray searches out a remote trout fishing farm in the foothills of the North Cascades that seems to be the perfect hideout. But his identity is not the farm's only secret. Traumatized by the loss of her mother to cancer, a young blind woman believes the mysterious stranger is the man her mother promised would one day come. Her infatuation, however, arouses the desires of her older married sister.Tensions escalate when a tragedy occurs, raising the possibility of the farm's imminent sale and rekindling the cartel's relentless determination to discover Gray's whereabouts.In Swimming with the Angels, Colin Kersey has woven themes of longing and grief, love and sensuality into a thriller of uncommon beauty and depth.

Goleman Eck is an abortion survivor. Literally. As such, he is subject to other people's uses of him for political, religious, and media purposes. Some for whom he "e;doesn't look right"e; threaten his life. Others know Gole as a lover or true friend.Whirling together the contemporary outrageous and the serio-comic, Robert Ready's Eck: A Romance is wholly new fiction, a quest for identity, purpose, love-even what it means to be alive. ---Novelist and critic William Giraldi, author of Hold the Dark and American Audacity, offers these lines about Eck:"e;Robert Ready's Eck: A Romance is a masterwork of shimmering prose and uncommon perception. Here is a novelist in consummate control of his material. In its observant integrity, its duet of substance and style, its sustaining grand idea of origins and the unborn living, Eck calls us back to the nourishing womb of Literature, singing of the great subjects, including the mother/son dyad and the fates we might or might not be prepared to fathom. Ready's sentences never quit reaching within and without, activating analogues as they go: many lines in this novel have never before been penned. The originality, darkling humor, and probing intelligence of the whole symphonic telling is a marvel that calls up DeLillo at his best. The sheer potency of seeing is itself what every novelist must aspire to and what makes every ecstatic reader go Ahh. This novel is an astonishing accomplishment that will not let you forget it."e;

"e;Fran Lewis's newest offering is a polished, razor-sharp double-edged sword. On one hand, it is reminiscent of the old Twilight Zone series and just as chilling. On the other, it is a poignant reminder of just how precious and fragile human life on this planet truly is. A riveting read."e; --Vincent Zandri, New York Times and USA Today bestselling Thriller and Shamus Award winning author of The Girl Who Wasn't There and the Dick Moonlight PI series. Population Zero creatively focuses on the damage being done by Covid 19 as it ravages the human race, and our inability to deal with climate change.Allan Topol, national best selling author of The French Revenge---Imagine a forest so dense and so filled with trees that you cannot see anything but darkness. The smell of the dead leaves, the creatures that lived there, and the stench they created.Imagine smashed windows and abandoned satellite dishes and blocks of plaster all over the ground.Imagine... What might the world be like if humans were suddenly to disappear?In Population Zero by Fran Lewis, we experience several post-human worlds through the eyes of people who were allowed to visit for one day. A world covered in ice, a world in complete darkness, a world where deserts are plentiful, and others...Get a glimpse of what our planet would look like if humans stopped existing. Get a glimpse of the future.

An island in the Mediterranean, a traveler's dream destination, and a nightmare for those involved in a deep-rooted crime. Philine, interpreter, single mother, and bankrupt, is forced to sell her one asset, her beloved cottage on Ibiza, when she runs into even more problems: her best friend has disappeared, a fire breaks out-and, on top of all, she is confronted with Adam, a man she, for good reason, never wanted to see again. He'd flown in from Texas to bury his sister, who supposedly committed suicide on the island, though he suspects she was murdered. When a connection between her death, Phil's disappeared friend, and more fatalities are revealed, the two ex-lovers reluctantly collaborate. "e;Verena Mahlow's Island of Dead Gods combines a meticulously constructed international thriller with her extensive personal exploration of Ibiza, long a magnet for bohemians, speculators and sybarites of all nationalities. Mahlow's intelligently devised, twisting plot includes much local color-cuisine, ancient sites, modern ambience-and diverse characters, an arcane coterie of goddess-worshipping proto-feminists and men treating themselves to easy, sleazy sex. Mahlow deftly moves these players toward an unexpected, explosive climax."e; ~ Barbara Bamberger Scott, A Woman's Write

One thing connects all cultures and people-we all want great stories that entertain.In Something Went Cold, you'll read five such stories. Short stories that will seduce and entertain while taking you on a jolting journey of surprise and enchantment. In "e;#MeToo,"e; you'll relish how an abused young woman gets her revenge. When you read "e;On the Serengeti, Nothing is Wasted,"e; your heart will beat faster as you accompany our heroes in a survival tale unlike any other. In "e;The Afterlife of Adolf Hitler,"e; you'll find death is just the beginning for Der Fuhrer.In Glenn Reschke's Something Went Cold, you'll read stories that will transport you to another world where you will be changed. And moved.

Solo invites the reader to embark on a journey into the solitary self, exploring one's evolving relationship with the surrounding environment. This stirring and thoughtful work articulates the rewards of self-reflection, and of silence, deep listening, and meditation.---Solo: Venturing Alone in the Northern Wilds takes us to a place that nearly all of us are afraid to venture-a place where there are no lifelines or emergency exits. Finding himself face to face with challenging waters, grizzlies and extreme weather, Dick Anderson nonetheless discovers an unexpected inner peace and strength that allows him to persevere and survive. As much as it is a journey through the rugged wilds of the north, this is also a powerful journey of the soul. -Barton Rubenstein, Public Artist, Mother Earth Project cofounder and avid canoeist

Shapeshifting-a Blessing or a Curse?Crystia is not a typical teenager-she's a Cloaker. She spends her time perfecting her shapeshifting abilities under the watchful eyes of the Black Coats, who use her powers to maintain order. The good news is, she's not alone. She's trapped in The Port with other shapeshifters who were taken from their parents at birth. Under the guidance of the mysteriously tempting Pike, she and her friends realize it's time to end their involuntary imprisonment. Little do they know, Simone is leading an insurgency from the outside. With her quick-witted and fiery nature she won't tolerate Cloaker exploitation, so she teams up with them to end the tyranny once and for all.Alexandra Lapointe's Cloakers is a story of vengeance amidst a world where genetically modified teenagers are considered the greatest evil. In this action-packed novel, their shapeshifting abilities will be put to the test, and, unfortunately, not everyone will survive.

In Granddaughter of Dust, brilliant debut poet Laura Williams presents a compelling collection of poems whose perspective demonstrates an original outlook and heartfelt emotions. Williams has crafted a deeply moving collection that addresses themes of religion, culture, and a personal journey of growth. Bringing a unique voice to familiar characters from our collective experience, Williams provides the reader with an unexpected view, and her readers will connect to the raw emotion and depth of feeling found in these verses. Williams' free form style and use of rhythmic repetition evoke a lyrical feeling which lingers long after the page is turned.

Ariana Moulton''s Tracing the Curve draws on the poet''s deep connection to the spaces in and around her-Chicago, Vermont, the shores of Lake Michigan-and her natural anxieties as a woman, mother, and teacher. The essential voice in each poem ranges from truly heartbreaking to simply joyous. Tracing the Curve, Moulton''s debut collection, will take you under damp viaducts, above a single ruby maple leaf, and into the questions that COVID-19 has created in all of us. Her words aim to open windows of the heart while begging questions of our world that need to be asked. 

Have you ever shuddered at the thought of retirement? Considered it a fearful, even inconceivable proposition? "e;Retire? Why in the world would you want to do that? In Gaining Altitude, Rebecca Milliken tells the saga of her odyssey into retirement after turning 60, an odyssey that included changing much more than she had anticipated. She invites the audience to accompany her in this memoir as she recounts the highs and lows of laying the groundwork for retirement, making the leap, and finding her way to what lay beyond. The journey she describes is one without a playbook: the ambivalence and second-guessing, the leap and the limbo that followed - opening the way for the surprising and even exhilarating experience of free fall and freedom, then a "e;rewirement"e; - the discovery of an entirely new avocation - writing. This memoir invites the reader to think differently about retirement. It beckons those with long careers to imagine what might come next: the cultivation of unimagined possibilities in retirement.

Madeline Farber''s "less on that later" gives us more on everything, right now.Through an exploration of dichotomy-north versus south, child versus adult, love versus loss- "less on that later" invites us to deepen relationship (with ourselves and others), question belonging, and wonder how much space a person is allowed. Farber reflects on these themes through her experiences in love, childhood, queer/femme experience, and her own rude and relentless subconscious. Her thrilling and often hilarious words provide a raw, visceral roadmap through love and lust, desire and deterioration, and remind us that, sometimes unfortunately, relationships are the point.In "less on that later" by Madeline Farber, we experience an ode to vulnerability, authenticity, and connection in spite of the inherent pain they bring. In doing so, we are tasked with asking ourselves the collection''s central question: where is home and how do you know?

The Jesus Nut tells the parallel stories of three unlikely pilgrims--a reviled professor, a delusional homeless veteran, and a priest who loves strip clubs--searching for the greatest religious relic of the 21st century. Thrown together after a raucous showdown with evangelists, they decide to ignore their differences and work as a team in pursuit of their holy purpose. Their journey to New York City leads to a fateful encounter with a former advertising executive, whose mad ramblings suggest he might be the very oracle to help them fulfill their destiny.A quirky, subversive novel that addresses timely issues and lampoons evangelical hypocrisy, The Jesus Nut ultimately reveals itself to be a story of second chances and agape love. Along the way, you'll meet self-righteous academics, a curious and ambitious stripper, a farmer with a remarkable peanut, a trucker fascinated by the constellations, a profane church maintenance crew, and more. Prepare for an irreverent quest which will remind you of the value of friends and the miraculous power of faith.

Harold is just a regular beaver. He has a mom, he has a dad, and he has lots of friends. Harold goes to school, he does his homework, he finishes his chores, and he plays outside. But Harold wants to do more. He wants to be more. Harold wants to be an Easter Beaver. And with the help of his mom, he will be. 

How could a 130-year-old painting in a Paris museum galvanize a hunt for a Nazi war criminal?In June of 1938, Sasha Wolf falls in love with a painting and a man. But in August Sasha discovers that her father has been murdered by a Nazi at Camp Siegfried in America. She vows to bring this Nazi to justice, even though this means she won''t be able to return to France to be with her soulmate. Twenty-five years later her son Peter, who inherits his mother''s obsession, becomes a Nazi hunter in Italy. This culminates in a Nazi War Crimes Tribunal, with real-life characters - Simon Wiesenthal, Dr. Hannah Arendt, Dr. Hans Munch, and Mengele Twins, all playing an important role. But when a mysterious figure appears in the courtroom, Sasha realizes that she might not have everything figured out after all.WHEN I AM ASHES by Amber Rose braids love and suspense, good and evil, and life and death to unravel family secrets and expose two monasteries (part of the Nazi ratlines) which hid Adolf Eichmann and Josef Mengele after World War II. This drama will appeal to all concerned with the rise of anti-Semitism and White Supremacy in today''s landscape.

Why do you try, when you never know?Welcome to Newborn Kingdom, the urban-fantasy world behind the mirrors.Kilian and Jegor Lancaster are the royal case investigators of Icon, the world capital city of New Born Kingdom - the land of monster, mystery and magic. Their newest case of 19 dead Trickster magicians lets the first domino fall in a series of events that neither of them had seen coming. A dark journey between magic, love and lies begins.Melancholy Vision - A Revolution Series by L. C. Hamilton is an urban-fantasy path that lets the reader dive into a world full of magic, horror and diverse LGBTQAI+ characters. The opening story to a deeper layer of magic between creatures, conflict and a corrupt system. Are you ready to join?

"e;I couldn't put down The Embers of Tradition. Just regrettably finished it and still expecting more pages of this treasure of tradition. But who's best to write about the fate of twins and other brutal conflicts in old Igbo Land than the one who perilously came close to suffering the cruelty of our ancient tradition? Chukwudum Okeke has weaved a tapestry of intrigue and joy that sustained our people even as crude as such lifestyle seems to us now."e;Bertram Okpokwasili BS. Eng Yale; D Eng.Sci Columbia University Igbo Traditional Chief, Ichie Onyeogadilinma Professor of Business and Digital Media Georgian Court University --What is birthed from a dead, despised or abandoned culture? What leads to the death of tradition in a society? These are the questions The Embers of Tradition explores with a wide-sweeping look at the effects of colonization on the culture of the Igbo of South-Eastern Nigeria through the events that transpired in one family. Through Nweke, a respected, hot-tempered and stubborn man, his relationship with his Ikenga, his family, his best friend, and his town, we see the many far-reaching consequences, some good, others devastating, of what rose from the embers of an interrupted cultural system.The Embers of Tradition illuminates the beauty and gore of foundational Igbo culture, and the changes through the ages, leaving one with a faint nostalgia for an uncolonized evolution. To remain relevant in a changing world, will Nweke do the unthinkable?

The worst day of Laura Greenwood's life began when she learned that her brother had been arrested on suspicion of murder. It only went downhill from there. Within hours, Laura finds herself swept up in a bloody vendetta, framed for a crime she didn't commit, with no way of proving her innocence. Enlisting the help of homicide detective Zachary Zimmerman, Laura sets out to track down the real culprit, following the only lead she has: rumors of an enigmatic assassin who wields a power that defies logic and reason. A man of legendary status in the criminal underworld. And now he is after Laura. It's kill or be killed, and Laura is in no mood for mercy. Laura's quest for retribution takes her to far darker places than she could ever have imagined. But sometimes, the deepest darkness is that which we create ourselves. Deep within her heart, beneath the rage and lust for revenge, something more sinister is starting to grow...

Behind every light switch is a coal miner. Inside every car engine is a roustabout and mud logger. Our smartphones charge on coal, our vehicles drink gas and oil given up by our prehistoric ancestors and pumped from the ground by people we never meet. Meanwhile, there are Dani and Cap Pellegrin, Mr. John, Robert Brooks, Allen and Mora and Jacob. They are just as human in their feelings, just as American, yet somehow hidden, forgotten if we ever knew them. They have their own expectations of life, their love, their children, their craft. Just like us. If we could just take a peek in those lives, to see what they're like, we could start to appreciate each other.Well #9 is just a small attempt to peel back those layers, so we can see their faces and see ourselves.

Damaged is a compelling collection of poetry, the story of death, grief, and the will to survive. Birthing hope in the darkest of nights, these melancholy lines follow a lost girl learning to understand her power, using her wings to fly far away, and to find the home inside her own wounded heart.Crystal Well''s Damaged is a riveting collection about finding yourself and paying all the costs, even when tending to the dead during a beginning that feels like the end.