The Cerulean's Secret

The Cerulean's Secret
Author: Dennis Meredith
Publisher: Glyphus LLC
Total Pages: 285
Release: 2014-12-24
Genre: Mystery
ISBN: 9781939118141

The most beautiful cat in history has been stolen!The Cerulean cat, with its mesmerizing iridescent blue fur, is the ultimate genomic engineering triumph of the high-flying company, Animata.It's 2050, and Animata reaps massive profits creating and selling a marvelous menagerie of animals--including exotic crosses like cogs, dats, snurtles, alliphants, hamakeets, and feather boas. Its ultra-rich clients, however, clamor for the really spectacular specimens--dragons, unicorns. . . and now the Cerulean. The stunning cat had promised to bring billions of dollars from a private collector or exhibitor.Swept up in the mystery is nave young Timothy Boatright, a wanna-be writer who's driving a cab in New York. He inadvertently picks up the thief and the nabbed Cerulean. The cops suspect him of complicity in the crime, and to prove his innocence and save the cat, he tracks it down and steals it back. He ends up accused not only of catnapping but murder--fleeing the police, Animata thugs, a greedy drug lord. . . and Big Nasties! Somebody has programmed these 300-pound assassin-animals--with their three-inch fangs, razor claws, night vision, and sonar--not only to kill Tim, but shred him.Amidst this mayhem, Tim realizes that the Cerulean was stolen and marked for death because its genes hold some explosive mystery he must solve to survive. He must also save his friends held for ransom--the middle-aged, cat-loving former spy Callie Lawrence and her headstrong daughter Lulu, with whom Tim has fallen madly in love.The Cerulean's Secret is a fast-paced thriller that projects today's amazing genomic technology into a future of incredible biological manipulation. Its witty neo noir style and vivid prose lure the reader into an adventure that extends the traditional science fiction genre into new literary territory.

The House in the Cerulean Sea

The House in the Cerulean Sea
Author: TJ Klune
Publisher: Tor Books
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2020-03-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1250217326

A NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, and WASHINGTON POST BESTSELLER! A 2021 Alex Award winner! The 2021 RUSA Reading List: Fantasy Winner! An Indie Next Pick! One of Publishers Weekly's "Most Anticipated Books of Spring 2020" One of Book Riot’s “20 Must-Read Feel-Good Fantasies” Lambda Literary Award-winning author TJ Klune’s bestselling, breakout contemporary fantasy that's "1984 meets The Umbrella Academy with a pinch of Douglas Adams thrown in." (Gail Carriger) Linus Baker is a by-the-book case worker in the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. He's tasked with determining whether six dangerous magical children are likely to bring about the end of the world. Arthur Parnassus is the master of the orphanage. He would do anything to keep the children safe, even if it means the world will burn. And his secrets will come to light. The House in the Cerulean Sea is an enchanting love story, masterfully told, about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place—and realizing that family is yours. "1984 meets The Umbrella Academy with a pinch of Douglas Adams thrown in." —Gail Carriger, New York Times bestselling author of Soulless At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Cerulean Secret: Interracial Romance

Cerulean Secret: Interracial Romance
Author: Tressie Lockwood
Publisher: Tressie Lockwood
Total Pages: 207
Release:
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Stacia Hart thinks she’s finally found The One. All she has to do is bring him to Friday night dinner with her parents and siblings. Unfortunately, her man won’t introduce her to his family, and he won’t let her introduce him to hers. On days when she meets her lover for an afternoon quickie, she tries not to rock the boat. Her man loves her, and that should be enough. But in walks Bradley Shaw with her lover’s wife! Stacia is devastated to learn The One belongs to another woman, and she’s been made a fool. The only way Stacia can make it through the worst day of her life is with the help of Bradley, her cheating lover’s uncle. Bradley is twenty years Stacia’s senior, but he’s sexier and sweeter-natured than her previous lover. Stacia has no intention of getting involved with Bradley. He’s just a kind person, who cared that she was okay after the heartbreak. Loneliness makes them reach out to each other just for friendship, but friendship turns into much more. When Bradley decides he won’t treat Stacia as a dirty secret, his decision backfires. No one believes Stacia knows her own heart or that Bradley could actually love her. Stacia’s family tries to destroy the relationship in the harshest way possible. Stacia might be young, but she won’t let anyone stand in her way. She can plot as well as the next person. If Bradley truly is the man she’s dreamed of, then she’ll hatch a plan that will make him hers forever—even if it means standing alone. ** interracial romance, erotic romance, multicultural romance, contemporary romance, baby romance, pregnancy romance

Spectrum of Secrets

Spectrum of Secrets
Author: David Knight
Publisher: XinXii
Total Pages: 109
Release: 2024-05-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 3989839179

In Spectrum of Secrets, join Emma on a mesmerizing journey through a world where each color conceals a hidden power. Born into a society where the hues of the rainbow are revered as sacred symbols, Emma soon discovers that behind the vibrant facades lie deep, mysterious truths waiting to be unveiled. As Emma delves deeper into the secrets of the spectrum, she navigates a society built on deception, intrigue, and revelation. From the radiant warmth of red to the cool serenity of blue, each color holds its own enigmatic power, waiting to be harnessed by those who possess the courage to seek it. But as Emma's quest for knowledge leads her into uncharted territories, she soon realizes that not everything is as it seems. Dark forces lurk in the shadows, threatening to shatter the fragile balance of her world. With danger looming on the horizon, Emma must rely on her wits, determination, and newfound allies to uncover the truth and protect those she holds dear. From the bustling streets of the city to the tranquil landscapes of the countryside, *Spectrum of Secrets* is a captivating tale of discovery, adventure, and the enduring power of the human spirit. Join Emma as she unlocks the mysteries of the rainbow and learns that true strength lies not in the colors we see, but in the truths we uncover along the way.

I Have Been Assigned the Single Bird

I Have Been Assigned the Single Bird
Author: Susan Cerulean
Publisher: University of Georgia Press
Total Pages: 175
Release: 2020-08-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0820357383

Susan Cerulean’s memoir trains a naturalist’s eye and a daughter’s heart on the lingering death of a beloved parent from dementia. At the same time, the book explores an activist’s lifelong search to be of service to the embattled natural world. During the years she cared for her father, Cerulean also volunteered as a steward of wild shorebirds along the Florida coast. Her territory was a tiny island just south of the Apalachicola bridge where she located and protected nesting shorebirds, including least terns and American oystercatchers. I Have Been Assigned the Single Bird weaves together intimate facets of adult caregiving and the consolation of nature, detailing Cerulean’s experiences of tending to both. The natural world is the “sustaining body” into which we are born. In similar ways, we face not only a crisis in numbers of people diagnosed with dementia but also the crisis of the human-caused degradation of the planet itself, a type of cultural dementia. With I Have Been Assigned the Single Bird, Cerulean reminds us of the loving, necessary toil of tending to one place, one bird, one being at a time.

The Cerulean Star

The Cerulean Star
Author: Sharon Cramer
Publisher: Talking Bird Books
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2013-12-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0983943761

When three alien children take their parents’ ship, the Cerulean Star, out without their permission, no one knows. They are totally hidden when a galactic tsunami sweeps across their galaxy. Caught entirely unaware, they are swept violently into a dark matter thread. Now they are lost, with no way home. Two years later, the three aliens are still searching for a way home when they discover an unusual little planet—Earth. A small forest in Kansas appears to be the perfect, safe place to harvest oxygen. That is, until they are accidentally discovered. The human kids are not the only ones who’ve seen the beautiful, blue ship. Now the six children struggle to regain the ship and its precious freedom.

The Cerulean

The Cerulean
Author: Amy Ewing
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 431
Release: 2019-01-29
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0062490036

From New York Times bestselling author Amy Ewing (The Jewel) comes the exciting first book in a new fantasy duology. Rich, vivid world-building and ethereal magic combine in an epic tale that’s perfect for fans of Snow Like Ashes, These Broken Stars, or Magonia. Sera Lighthaven has always felt as if she didn’t quite belong among her people, the Cerulean, who live in the City Above the Sky. She is curious about everything—especially the planet that her City is magically tethered to—and can’t stop questioning things. Sera has always longed for the day when the tether will finally break and the Cerulean can move to a new planet. But when Sera is chosen as the sacrifice to break the tether, she feels betrayed by everything in which she’d been taught to trust. In order to save her City, Sera must end her own life. But something goes wrong, and Sera survives, ending up on the planet below in a country called Kaolin. Sera has heard tales about the dangerous humans who live here, and she quickly learns that these dangers were not just stories. Meanwhile, back in the City, all is not what it seems, and the life of every Cerulean may be in danger if Sera is not able to find a way home.

Secrets at Crystal Bay

Secrets at Crystal Bay
Author: Mia Kent
Publisher: Mia Kent
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2023-07-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Everyone thought she was the perfect wife. They were wrong. Fifty years ago, Cynthia Hart had it all: she was beautiful, confident, and married to a man who adored her. But appearances can be deceiving… and they can lead one to deceive. Now nicknamed “the ice queen” by her two grown daughters, Cynthia has worked hard to keep up a carefully cultivated façade of perfection. But on the inside, she’s hiding a crippling secret, one she’s carried with her for the better part of a lifetime. With a devastating diagnosis threatening her future, Cynthia compiles a list of “last hurrahs” she’d like to complete before it’s too late. But before she finds peace, can she confront the damage she’s inflicted on the people she loves… and ultimately, on herself? Lose yourself in the sun-drenched days and bonfire nights of stunning Crystal Bay, and fall in love with the people who live there as they navigate life’s celebrations and challenges. This clean, romantic women’s fiction series is ideal for readers of all ages. Author’s Note: This is a continuing series that follows the lives and loves of the residents of Crystal Bay and is best read in order.

Secrets of Southern Girls

Secrets of Southern Girls
Author: Haley Harrigan
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2017-06-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 149264756X

"Harrigan's novel, part mystery and part coming-of-age, explores the process of healing from tragedies and misunderstandings."—Publishers Weekly An atmospheric novel about a young woman who uncovers devastating secrets that will resurrect the people she lost and the lies she buried—a suspenseful spin on the tender Southern novel. Ten years ago, Julie Portland accidentally killed her best friend, Reba. What's worse is she got away with it. Consumed by guilt, she left the small town of Lawrence Mill, Mississippi, and swore nothing would ever drag her back. Now, raising her daughter and struggling to make ends meet, Julie still can't forget the ghost of a girl with golden hair and a dangerous secret. When August, Reba's first love, begs Julie to come home to find the diary that Reba kept all those years ago, Julie's past comes creeping back to haunt her. That diary could expose the shameful memories Julie has been running from, but it could also unearth the truths that Reba left buried...and reveal that Julie isn't the only one who feels responsible for Reba's death. A Southern mystery perfect for fans of Diane Chamberlain and Ellen Marie Wiseman, Secrets of Southern Girls, is a thriller that delivers suspense, romance, and healing. "Harrigan is a great prose stylist who knows how to sustain the tension and tone required of a Southern Gothic novel."—ForeWord

The Extraordinary Life of Romulus Donkwad

The Extraordinary Life of Romulus Donkwad
Author: Theresa Marie MacLean
Publisher: FriesenPress
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2024-02-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1039193943

Have you ever wondered what cats do while their owners are at work and school? Many are secret agents! They hack into computers, spy on humans, and meet up with other cats to pass on secret messages. They’re working to save the world from environmental catastrophe. Romulus and his brother Remus are secret agents in training. They are new recruits in the Cerulean Order of Felines. While they are learning new skills, they become aware that there is serious danger right under their noses. A race of mutant rats called the Shadow Realm is about to overthrow the order and take over the world. Romulus and Remus must stop them! They become rogue agents, and must race against time to fulfill a mission left by Smidgen, their predecessor. They need to collect clues and puzzle pieces that will lead them to find Smidgen’s missing Whisker Link, a necessary device that is critical for saving the environment and establishing world peace. But the Shadow Realm is also looking for the missing Whisker Link, which they plan to use for their evil agenda of destruction. When Romulus finds out his brother and step-sister are captured by the Shadow Realm, he must use everything he has learned so far about being a secret agent as well as his own talents and skills to try to stop them. But will it be enough? “Pawsitively purrfect! This feline adventure is filled with mischief and mayhem that will keep you on the edge of your seat. I can't wait to see what adventures Romulus has next!” —Dawn Harvey, Middle School Educator