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1) Katmeridou
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Amid the gloomy backdrop of Glasgow's streets, Noah strives to carve out a semblance of normalcy. His odyssey through secondary school is fraught with hurdles as he grapples with familial strife and the daily grind of academia. Determined to secure a future beyond the confines of his challenging circumstances, he is intent on performing well enough to land a respectable job.
Noah's sanctuary lies in the ivories of the piano, an instrument he has...
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Against the colourful backdrop of rich, Trinidadian culture, religion and politics, the Redman family journeys through life in the fictional settings of Bonaire and San Pedro.
In a series of anecdotes, each presented in a particular year, a life-experience of each character in the family is highlighted, and the reader can expect to be entertained by riveting scenes involving adventure, humour, conflict, emotion, and a touch of romance that would...
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My name is Riley Whittle and my story is a dark one. A story of betrayal, love, and choice. I will tell you this story. The story of how my life came to be, starting with the day when one mistake would change my life forever. And it all starts with my father, a promise, me, a Raven, and a curse, the curse of the moon. Blood will be shed, innocent people will be harmed, and I will be left with experiences that will never leave my mind. For people used...
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Edrei's yearning to be with her dead twin sister, Elise, drives her to desperate measures. She risks everything to reunite, fearing Elise is in terrible danger. Yet this quest takes a perilous turn when Edrei defies Gaia's rules making a formidable enemy in Tal. She will need all her strength to survive the terrible consequences. Even then, will Gaia deem her worthy to enter her Afterlife?
Happy in the Afterlife, Elise does not want to reunite; she...
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Growing up as SuperTramp aerialists on the Cirque du Panterra family's sprawling sheep station in Outback, Australia, is an amazing adventure filled with wonder and magic.
Following the destruction of habitat from raging bushfires, Xtarla and Rick Panterra join in the search and rescue of injured wildlife. While sheltering in an abandoned opal mine from a hot spot flare-up, the team discovers injured koalas, which are transported to a field...
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"Starlit Campfire Love Stories" invites readers on an enchanting journey through a collection of diverse and captivating tales that unfold under the celestial canopy of starlit skies. The anthology, curated by an insightful editor, weaves a tapestry of love stories set against the backdrop of the great outdoors, where campfires flicker and nature becomes an intimate accomplice to romance.In this compilation, the narratives span across misty mountains,...
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On a seemingly idyllic summer day, John and Bob's fishing excursion takes a chilling turn when they reel in an unidentifiable, slimy creature from the depths of the local river. Against better judgment, they bring their catch home, unaware of the impending doom it heralds. Only Grandma, often dismissed as eccentric, senses the lurking danger. But her warnings fall on deaf ears.
As the situation spirals, it becomes clear that the creature is not alone....
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Do you know who you really are?
Ionan thought he did. King of the West, that's who he is. Though, having been sent to Camelot to grow up under the care and protection of his uncle, Uther Pendragon, being a king doesn't count for much. Especially when your cousin Arthur is very much bigger and stronger than you are. But still, he is a King. Mostly. It is undeniably more exciting to be able to transform yourself into a wolfhound or eagle when you want...
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Hi, my name is Ace Ford, a normal teenager who really regrets what he gets himself into.
Ace Ford and his four companions, Libbie, Jim, Becky and Austin, are all orphans in a San Diego orphanage. During a normal summer's day, the five travel to a simplistic beach where their entire lives are flipped upside down.
They wake up in a peculiar kingdom, only to discover that it is controlled by a mysterious, wicked empire, ruled by an evil god. Pursued...
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When Ciara arrives on Alcyone, the Taniwha initiate an audacious assault aimed at her capture. They have amassed a formidable invasion force but need Ciara's singular ability to navigate the wormhole. Narrowly evading capture, she returns to Earth, only to find herself the quarry of a secretive faction known as 'Ananke'.
Accused of smuggling weapons of mass destruction into South Korea, she is confined within the stark walls of a police cell. While...
11) Lonely Pastures
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Abigail's life is turned upside down when her mum decides to take them both to live in Canada with her grandparents.Life in Canada is about to get interesting, especially when she gets a horse to call her own. But then she finds out about the horse auction and the sad cases there. Abi decides she wants to go and see for herself. Even if the majority are scruffy and wild.
12) Raja
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Can a descendant atone for the misdeeds that built his family's fortune? When James Ascot uncovers the brutal truth behind the Ascot dynasty's rule as the 'White Rajas' in the distant land of Gonjong, he is ashamed by his ancestors' treacherous legacy. But when an ecological catastrophe sparks a raging jungle fire, James sees a chance to make amends. With the help of an unassuming local boatman, James confronts the dangers and sins of the past with...
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This charming and delightful novel will undoubtedly captivate young adult and adult readers alike. Protagonists Adam and Sarah are dynamic, engaging characters whose sweet personalities allow readers to immediately connect with them and invest in the growth of their feelings for one another. The author's vivid voice immerses us in the rural Mennonite setting. A prevailing sense of teenage sincerity builds into early adulthood, creating an emotional...
14) Full Circle
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After the fall of Iron Fist Keep, warriors and war mages came out of hiding to join Galin's cause. Even with his army, he does not have enough soldiers to retake the Kingdom of Axain. As the prophecy predicted, Galin, Jena, Ellis, and Mae all headed north solicit help from the Dwarf and Gnome Kings. Will they attack Staerdale Castle in time before the Darkstrider reinforcements arrive from Setan?After nearly two decades of being King, Kade of Ravenward,...
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Sir Desmond Pond, now Head of MI6, London, feeling the need to get out from behind a desk, decides to investigate a threat from a rogue state himself.
A terrorist group is threatening to attack somewhere in England, but where?
Des Pond investigates, but will he be able to avert disaster?
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Minuet and Adorart, our two celestial companions, yearn to descend to Earth and aid its inhabitants. Yet, before embarking on this noble mission, they must first seek approval from the Archangels. Sceptical of their capacity for such a monumental task, the higher celestial beings convene to deliberate. Meanwhile, our diminutive protagonists, undeterred by uncertainty, embark on a celestial flight, granting us a rare glimpse into the wonders of heaven....
17) Shadows of Love
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In the heart of Eldridge, where shadowswhisper secrets and love concealsmysteries, Detective Adrian Hart faces achoice that will unravel the town's dark pastand forge a destiny unforeseen.
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Rahul Gandhi is a prominent political figure in India, known for his commitment to social and economic justice, his advocacy for the rights of farmers and workers, and his efforts to engage young people and promote their participation in politics. Born into the Nehru-Gandhi family, one of India's most prominent political dynasties, Rahul Gandhi was groomed for a career in politics from an early age. He rose to prominence in the Congress party, one...
19) Sacrifice
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Still reeling from a recent debilitating loss, Ava is convinced she has nothing left to lose. She is proven wrong when she's forced to cut herself off from the love of her life, Cole, in order to keep his new role as a seeker a secret.Without him by her side, Ava sets out to find other seekers and they help her embrace her new reality and better understand the system she's entrenched in. As time passes though, nothing quells her need for vengeance...
20) A Grey Sun
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A convicted Denounced. Sentenced to Death. In a future divided into Secular and Non-Secular Quadrants, a crime punishable by death is to cross Quadrants and become a Denounced. When sixteen-year-old Ned is wrongly convicted and kidnapped to a secret location, he meets ninety Denounced, and a terrifying truth begins to unfold-one that will change the world forever. Forced to lead a Pod of five, Ned begins to realise thousands of lives could depend...
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