Swipe

Swipe
Author: Evan Angler
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2012-04-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1400320542

“Apocalyptic dystopian fiction at its best. Angler’s sharp wit and dexterity with political themes are matched only by the thrilling suspense on every page.” —Lis Wiehl, New York Times bestselling author and FOX News correspondent Everyone gets the Mark. It gives all the benefits of citizenship. Yet if getting the Mark is such a good thing, then why does it feel so wrong? Set in a future North America that is struggling to recover after famine and global war, Swipe follows the lives of three kids caught in the middle of a conflict they didn’t even know existed. United under a charismatic leader, every citizen of the American Union is required to get the Mark on their 13th birthday in order to gain the benefits of citizenship. The Mark is a tattoo that must be swiped by special scanners for everything from employment to transportation to shopping. It’s almost Logan Langly’s 13th birthday and he knows he should be excited about getting the Mark, but he hasn’t been able to shake the feeling he’s being watched. Not since his sister went to get her Mark five years ago . . . and never came back. When Logan and his friends discover the truth behind the Mark, will they ever be able to go back to being normal teenagers? Find out in the first book of this exciting series that is Left Behind meets Matched for middle-grade readers.

Darling Jenny

Darling Jenny
Author: Janet Dailey
Publisher: Open Road Media
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2014-04-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1497615763

The New York Times–bestselling author continues her beloved Americana series with a brokenhearted young woman finding passion on the Great Plains. Discover romance across America with Janet Dailey’s classic series featuring a love story set in each of the fifty states. Growing up on a farm in the green expanse of Minnesota, Jenny Glenn dreamed of life in the big city. But her hopes of making it in Minneapolis are dashed after she falls in love with her boss, a rakish lawyer who betrays her. Now she’s left city life behind to stay with her sister, Sheila, in Jackson, Wyoming. Still nursing her own broken heart, Jenny worries that the dangerously handsome Logan Taylor has designs on Sheila that will only end in the same kind of misery. But the more Jenny tries to ward off the rugged suitor, the harder she falls for him herself! And when she realizes who his attentions are truly for, Jenny will find a second chance at love as breathtaking and wild as the Great Plains of Wyoming.

Overwatch

Overwatch
Author: Matthew Betley
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2017-01-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1476799237

When Logan West, a former Marine officer, impulsively answers a dead man's ringing phone, he triggers a global race against the clock to track down an unknown organization searching for an Iraqi artifact that is central to a planned attack in the Middle East--one that will draw the United States into a major conflict with Iran. -- from jacket flap.

Forever and Always

Forever and Always
Author: Leigh Greenwood
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 309
Release: 2015-11-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1402284535

From USA Today Bestselling Author Leigh Greenwood comes a historical Western romance filled with gritty cowboy heroes, strong-willed heroines, and a whole lot of heart in the Wild West. HE KNOWS SHE CAN NEVER BE HIS... Logan Holstock, oldest of three brothers orphaned on the Santa Fe Trail, has always been content knowing his brothers were alive and happy somewhere in the vast and brutal West—until he learns he may be dying. Certain he has little time left, Logan sets out to find them and end his days near a family he's never known...and stumbles across a strong yet vulnerable widow who makes him yearn for what can never be his. Logan knows he shouldn't love Sibyl Spencer—he couldn't bear leaving her a widow all over again. But as he finds himself drawn deeper into the lives of this small Western town, he can't escape the longing to find peace in her arms. When he discovers that his death sentence is anything but, Logan swears he will do whatever it takes to prove himself to the woman he loves...and show he believes their love is worth fighting for. Cactus Creek Cowboys: To Have and to Hold (Book 1) To Love and to Cherish (Book 2) Forever and Always (Book 3) Praise for Bestselling Historical Western Romances by Leigh Greenwood: "Leigh Greenwood has once again proven he can write a compelling and romantic Western."—Fresh Fiction "This is a solid, enjoyable western from a veteran storyteller."—RT Book Reviews "Greenwood's books are bound to become classics."—Rendezvous

Astro-Nuts

Astro-Nuts
Author: Logan Hunder
Publisher: Start Publishing LLC
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2019-04-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1597806269

Laser-sharp zingers and out-of-this-world puns pile up at an astronomical pace in this zero gravitas sci-fi spoof from the author of Witches Be Crazy. Never meddle with unidentified spying objects . . . The year is: The Future. Mars and Earth are like that divorced couple who don’t exactly like each other but have at least stopped fighting in public. Floating somewhere in between them, amid all the garbage and Gene Roddenberry’s ashes, a transport vessel called the SS Jefferson is homeward bound. Its crew might have even made it on time for once, too . . . Captain Cox is no stranger to encountering the odd pickle in space, but when a tantalizingly derelict ship crosses paths with the Jefferson, he unwittingly parks in the middle of a NASA-ty interplanetary squabble. Faced with a marauding Martian and a squad of snobby secret agents, Cox and crew embark on a mad scramble across the solar system, to save themselves from either murder-via-space rifle or imprisonment in the notorious Guantanamo Docking Bay. Maybe they’ll also get around to dealing with the biological weapon that accidentally wound up in their fridge, too. Logan J. Hunder’s Astro-Nuts in this riotously funny send-up of spaceships and space exploration. Discover adventure, love, loss, gain, losing what was gained, gaining some of it back, and all the different ways the Outer Space Treaty can be violated.

Creatureton University

Creatureton University
Author: Anthony Paolucci
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 444
Release: 2017-02-02
Genre:
ISBN: 1365718352

Another 5 years have passed, and Sally and Selene are students at Creatureton University. All this time, Mad Mulligan has remained quiet. Monster society enjoys a period of tranquility in his absence, though Sally and the others have remained vigilant. In the wake of a terrible tragedy, a series of mysterious abductions occur throughout the city. As Sally and the others struggle to discover the whereabouts of these unfortunate creatures, a plot for the renegades to wipe out the governing leaders of both the human and monster races is uncovered. Yet, when a member of their past unexpectedly surfaces, their lives are thrown into a tailspin. Only the recovery of a lost item, buried deep in the catacombs of Creatureton University, can hope to defeat this latest threat. Will monsterkind survive the onslaught that threatens to destroy their way of life? And will Mad Mulligan appear once again to finish what he started 8 years ago?

Melungeon Portraits

Melungeon Portraits
Author: Tamara L. Stachowicz
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 219
Release: 2018-04-04
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1476631638

At a time when concepts of racial and ethnic identity increasingly define how we see ourselves and others, the ancestry of Melungeons--a Central Appalachian multiracial group believed to be of Native American, African and European origins--remains controversial. Who is Melungeon, how do we know and what does that mean? In a series of interviews with individuals who claim Melungeon heritage, the author finds common threads that point to shared history, appearance and values, and explores how we decide who we are and what kind of proof we need.

Shattered

Shattered
Author: Tracy Wolff
Publisher: Flirt
Total Pages: 364
Release: 2014-05-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0804177759

Edgy and emotional in the vein of The Fault in Our Stars, the latest Extreme Risk novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Addicted tells the story of a fearless beauty who inspires a lost soul to take a flying leap back into life. Wild, fun, and impulsive, Tansy Hampton has a different look and a new passion every week. As a cancer survivor who spent the past several years waiting to die, Tansy has a fresh perspective on life—even if she doesn’t have a clue about what she actually wants to do with it. But she’s determined to find out, and that means making the most of her time while she still can. Ash Lewis has poured every last ounce of his blood, sweat, and tears into reaching the very top of the professional snowboarding world—until the unthinkable happens. After the biggest competition win of his career, Ash’s mother and father are killed in a tragic accident. Unable to handle the idea of going back out on the snow to pursue the dream his parents shared with him, Ash feels that he has no choice but to walk away from snowboarding forever. Then he meets Tansy. From the very beginning, their chemistry is intense. But while Ash can’t stop chasing the ghosts of what can never be, Tansy stays firmly focused on the possibilities the world holds for her—and for them. She’s already picked up the pieces of one shattered life. Now she’s determined to help Ash do the same. Praise for Shattered “My hat is off to Tracy Wolff, who has created a world filled with heart, humor, turmoil and second chances. She tells a tale of love, loss and misguided blame and the pain it causes everyone. . . . I laughed, I cried and I got angry at how unfair life can be. For an author to so completely immerse me in her world, [leaving me] hanging on every word and scene, is the sign of wonderful storytelling. Tracy Wolff has raised her own bar another notch higher.”—Tome Tender “Shattered is a complex story with many pieces cohesively blended together to form one spectacular story. Emotionally gripping, sensual, and carefully crafted to reflect the change and acceptance needed when lives are changed forever, this book will take hold of your heart and remind you to live each day to the fullest.”—Guilty Pleasures Book Review “I loved this story. . . . The writing was flawless, [as were] the plot, and the characters. I loved the family dynamic that this series has. . . . This group really cared about each other.”—My Midnight Fantasy “I’m a big fan of Tracy Wolff and especially the Extreme Risk series. . . . The snowboarder aspect is something different from the norm and this group of friends has really been a treat to read about. There was something about this couple that I really connected with though. From the beginning . . . I soaked up their story like a sponge.”—Smokin’ Hot Book Blog “I loved this book! I don’t think of athletes as sexy in general but my goodness I can’t wait for the next Olympics after reading Tracy Wolff’s Shattered. . . . Ash and Tansy are both amazing characters who are mainly focused on finding themselves but bring out the best in each other. Even the supporting characters in this book have a special place in my heart and I’m already salivating for the next books to come.”—Coffee Books Life

The Forgotten Girl

The Forgotten Girl
Author: David Bell
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 450
Release: 2019-12-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0593099923

The USA Today bestselling author of Somebody's Daughter and Layover presents a twist-filled thriller about a troubled family with long-buried secrets... The past has arrived uninvited at Jason Danvers’s door in the form of his younger sister, Hayden, a former addict who severed all contact with her family as her life spiraled out of control. Now she’s clean and sober but in need of a desperate favor—she asks Jason and his wife to take care of her teenage daughter for forty-eight hours while she handles some business in town. But Hayden never returns. Her disappearance brings up more unresolved problems from Jason’s past, including the abrupt departure of his best friend on the night of their high school graduation twenty-seven years earlier. When a body is discovered in the woods, the mysteries of his sister’s life—and possible death—deepen. One by one these events will shatter every expectation Jason has ever had about families, about the awful truths that bind them, and the secrets that should be taken to the grave.