Into the Fire

Into the Fire
Author: Gregg Hurwitz
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Total Pages: 318
Release: 2020-01-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1250120470

* A Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly Bestseller * “Read the Orphan X series. You’ll thank me later." —David Baldacci The New York Times bestselling Orphan X returns - just when Evan Smoak thinks he's done, his deadliest job yet pulls him back Into The Fire... Evan Smoak lives by his own code. Once he was known as Orphan X. Trained as an off-the-books government assassin and spoken about only in whispers, Evan Smoak was one of the most talented – and most feared – men in the Program. But he broke free and reinvented himself as The Nowhere Man, a figure shrouded in mystery, known for helping the truly desperate. If anyone is truly desperate, it’s Max Merriweather. Max is at the end of his rope. His cousin has been brutally murdered, leaving Max an envelope that contains nothing but a mysterious key. However, someone really wants that key, badly enough that Max – and anyone he turns to – is in deadly danger. What seems like a simple job for The Nowhere Man turns out to be anything but. Behind every threat he takes out, a deadlier one emerges and Evan Smoak must put himself in greater danger than ever before as he heads once more Into The Fire.

Into The Fire - Books 5 - 7

Into The Fire - Books 5 - 7
Author: J.H. Croix
Publisher: J.H. Croix
Total Pages: 685
Release: 2023-03-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Hotshot firefighters, smokin’ hot heroes & smart, sassy heroines! Dive into 3 swoony, small town romances in this collection from USA Today Bestselling Author J.H. Croix! Burn So Good Ella meant everything to me once. We were young and foolish when tragedy tore us apart. She went running, and I was too torn up to chase after her and make it right. They say time heals all wounds. Some things never die, and the fire between us burns hotter than ever. I’ll do anything to keep her safe, to make her mine. Sweet Fire Dr. Lane is all kinds of uptight—oh-so proper and professional. I can’t help but try to rile her up. I want her, and I can’t even say why. One night with her, and she’s seared into my soul. All bets are off. But her life is complicated. I don’t do complicated. So I think. Because, you see, Charlie is everything I ever wanted and more. I just didn’t know it yet. She was mine the minute I laid eyes on her. Play With Fire Jasmine Phillips has a solid right hook. She’s also crazy beautiful with a fiery temper. I can think of quite a few things I might enjoy about fiery. But Jasmine’s off limits, and I don’t do love. Then, she kisses me and sets me on fire. There’s lust, there’s love, and then there’s this. Jasmine makes me question everything. She makes me want to move mountains. I would—for her. Only her. Maybe it’s crazy. Or maybe it’s the only thing that makes sense. These stories are perfect for readers who love small town romance, hotshot firefighters, second chances, friends to lovers, smart sassy heroines, frenemies to lovers, hate to love, opposites attract, slow burn, surprise pregnancy, emotional romances with a dash of angst, plenty of swoon, and protective grumpy heroes.

The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire #1)

The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire #1)
Author: Tui T. Sutherland
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 408
Release: 2012-07-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545443172

A thrilling new series soars above the competition and redefines middle-grade fantasy fiction for a new generation!The seven dragon tribes have been at war for generations, locked in an endless battle over an ancient, lost treasure. A secret movement called the Talons of Peace is determined to bring an end to the fighting, with the help of a prophecy -- a foretelling that calls for great sacrifice.Five dragonets are collected to fulfill the prophecy, raised in a hidden cave and enlisted, against their will, to end the terrible war.But not every dragonet wants a destiny. And when the select five escape their underground captors to look for their original homes, what has been unleashed on the dragon world may be far more than the revolutionary planners intended . . .

Orphan X

Orphan X
Author: Gregg Hurwitz
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Total Pages: 350
Release: 2016-01-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1466876514

“Brilliantly conceived and plotted ... Read this book. You’ll thank me later.” -- David Baldacci The first in the international bestselling series! Who is Orphan X? The Nowhere Man is a legendary figure spoken about only in whispers. It’s said that when he’s reached by the truly desperate and deserving, the Nowhere Man can and will do anything to protect and save them. But he’s not merely a legend. “Excellent...A smart, stylish, state-of-the-art thriller...might give Lee Child’s Jack Reacher books a run for their money.”—The Washington Post Evan Smoak is a man with skills, resources, and a personal mission to help those with nowhere else to turn. He’s also a man with a dangerous past. Chosen as a child, he was raised and trained as an Orphan, an off-the-books black box program designed to create the perfect deniable intelligence asset: An assassin. Evan was Orphan X—until he broke with the program and used everything he learned to disappear. But now someone is on his tail. Someone with similar skills and training who will exploit Evan’s secret new identity as the Nowhere Man to eliminate him. “Hurwitz melds nonstop action and high-tech gadgetry...in this excellent series opener.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

The First Five Books (Wings of Fire)

The First Five Books (Wings of Fire)
Author: Tui T. Sutherland
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 1509
Release: 2021-02-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 133876831X

The first story arc in the #1 New York Times bestselling epic series is now available as an ebook collection! A war has been raging between the dragon tribes of Pyrrhia for years. According to a prophecy, five dragonets will end the bloodshed and choose a new queen. But not every dragonet wants a destiny. And when Clay, Tsunami, Glory, Starflight, and Sunny discover the truth about their unusual, secret upbringing, they might choose freedom over fate -- and find a way to save their world in their own way. Includes: Wings of Fire #1: The Dragonet Prophecy Wings of Fire #2: The Lost Heir Wings of Fire #3: The Hidden Kingdom Wings of Fire #4: The Dark Secret Wings of Fire #5: The Brightest Night

The Lost Heir (Wings of Fire #2)

The Lost Heir (Wings of Fire #2)
Author: Tui T. Sutherland
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 406
Release: 2013-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545470102

The WINGS OF FIRE saga continues with a thrilling underwater adventure -- and a mystery that will change everything! The lost heir to the SeaWing throne is going home at last.She can't believe it's finally happening. Tsunami and her fellow dragonets of destiny are journeying under the water to the great SeaWing Kingdom. Stolen as an egg from the royal hatchery, Tsunami is eager to meet her future subjects and reunite with her mother, Queen Coral.But Tsunami's triumphant return doesn't go quite the way she'd imagined. Queen Coral welcomes her with open wings, but a mysterious assassin has been killing off the queen's heirs for years, and Tsunami may be the next target. The dragonets came to the SeaWings for protection, but this ocean hides secrets, betrayal--and perhaps even death.

The Fire Chronicle

The Fire Chronicle
Author: John Stephens
Publisher: Yearling
Total Pages: 450
Release: 2013-08-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0375872728

After the tumultuous events of last winter, Kate, Michael, and Emma long to continue the hunt for their missing parents. But they themselves are now in great danger, and so the wizard Stanislaus Pym hides the children at the Edgar Allan Poe Home for Hopeless and Incorrigible Orphans. There, he says, they will be safe. How wrong he is. The children are soon discovered by their enemies, and a frantic chase sends Kate a hundred years into the past, to a perilous, enchanted New York City. Searching for a way back to her brother and sister, she meets a mysterious boy whose fate is intricately—and dangerously—tied to her own. Meanwhile, Michael and Emma have set off to find the second of the Books of Beginning. A series of clues leads them into a hidden world where they must brave harsh polar storms, track down an ancient order of warriors, and confront terrible monsters. Will Michael and Emma find the legendary book of fire—and master its powers—before Kate is lost to them forever? Exciting, suspenseful, and brimming with humor and heart, the next installment of the bestselling Books of Beginning trilogy will lead Kate, Michael, and Emma closer to their family—and to the magic that could save, or destroy, them all.

The Hive Queen

The Hive Queen
Author: Tui Sutherland
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Total Pages: 4
Release: 2020-05-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1338214497

The #1 New York Times bestselling series continues with a thrilling revelation -- three brand-new tribes of dragons Growing up in the hives, Cricket has always had a million questions. Why are trees forbidden, even in art? Why do her parents seem to hate her? And the biggest, most dangerous and secret question of all: Why is Cricket immune to Queen Wasp's powers? Whenever the queen takes control of all the HiveWings, speaking through their mouths and seeing through their eyes, Cricket has to hide, terrified of being discovered. Now she's hiding again, wanted for stealing the Book of Clearsight along with her new SilkWing friends, Blue and Swordtail, and the fierce LeafWing, Sundew. The fugitives need answers, and fast, in order to prevent a LeafWing attack. But Cricket has more questions than ever. How can she stay hidden and discover the queen's deadliest secret? And if she does succeed -- can a powerless dragonet really do anything to topple a regime and stop a war?

Hot Mess

Hot Mess
Author: J.H. Croix
Publisher: J.H. Croix
Total Pages: 213
Release: 2018-08-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

A swoon-worthy romance from USA Today Bestselling Author J.H. Croix! One night, a surprise baby. I’m playing for keeps. Ward Susannah is the only woman who’s ever tested my control. Fighting fires is my life, but I can’t put out the fire between us. I tell myself I can keep my distance, tell myself it’s nothing more than a little fun. She fills every corner of my thoughts, kicks my control to the curb. Still, I have this. I can handle her. Then I find out she’s pregnant—with our baby. All bets are off. I’ll do anything to make her mine. Susannah One night. Four years ago. We nearly set each other on fire, but I never thought I’d see Ward again. Then he comes walking back into my world—the epitome of tall, dark & dangerous. I can’t take the heat. We take another chance, thinking we can burn this fire to ashes. But that’s only the beginning. It’s a mess—he’s my boss and now… He’s about to be a father. Keywords: Ward & Susannah's story is perfect for readers who love small town romance, hotshot firefighters, alpha heroes, smart sassy heroines, surprise pregnancy, second chances, slow burn, emotional romance with a dash of angst, plenty of swoon, and a deeply protective broody hero. *A full-length standalone romance.

The Brightest Night (Wings of Fire #5)

The Brightest Night (Wings of Fire #5)
Author: Tui T. Sutherland
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 301
Release: 2014-03-25
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545634032

WINGS OF FIRE comes to a thrilling conclusion in this action-packed finale! It all comes down to this: The Dragonets of Destiny must finally bring the epic war to an end, reconcile the seven tribes, and choose the next queen of Pyrrhia... and make it out alive.