-Titulo Original : Into The Dreaming (with Bonus Material) (highlander)-Fabricante : Delacorte Press-Descripcion Original: Between the Highlander and Fever worlds lies a place beyond imagining.This new edition of the novella contains more than 100 pages of bonus material, including:* a deleted scene from Kiss of the Highlander* a proposal for a never-published romance* an alternate opening version of The Dark Highlander* a sneak peek at art from the upcoming graphic novel Fever Moon For the first time in hardcover, here is #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Marie Moning’s novella Into the Dreaming, a tale of Highland fantasy, star-crossed lovers, and the timeless manipulation of the ancient, immortal Unseelie king. This is Moning at her romantic, funniest finest. Free him from his ice-borne hell . . . Stolen from his beloved home in the Highlands of Scotland, imprisoned in the Unseelie king’s dark, frosty kingdom, Aedan MacKinnon endured centuries of torture before becoming the icy, emotionless Vengeance, the dark king’s dispatcher of death and destruction in the mortal realm. And in his century you both may dwell . . . Aspiring romance novelist Jane Sillee has always believed that she was born in the wrong century, but she’s managed to make a decent enough life for herself-if only she could stop having those recurring dreams about a man too perfect to exist. In the Dreaming you have loved him . . . Haunted every night of her life by a devastatingly sexy Highlander who comes to her while she sleeps, Jane tries to write him out of her head and heart. As a child he protected her, as a woman he loves her. Now in the Waking you must save him . . . When an ancient tapestry bearing the likeness of her beloved Highlander arrives on her doorstep, Jane is whisked back in time to fifteenth-century Scotland, to the castle of Dun Haakon on the isle of Skye, where she is given one chance to save her dream lover . . . or lose him forever to the Unseelie king. Caught in a deadly game between the light and dark courts of the Fae, Jane must find a way through the ice to the heart of her Highander. But will the love of one mortal woman be enough to defeat such ancient and ruthless immortal enemies? About the Author Karen Marie Moning is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Fever series, featuring MacKayla Lane, and the award-winning Highlander series. She has a bachelor’s degree in society and law from Purdue University. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. One Not Quite Scotland It was a land of shadows and ice. Of gray. And grayer. And black. Deep in the shadows lurked inhuman creatures, twisted of limb and hideous of countenance. Things one did well to avoid seeing. Should the creatures enter the pale bars of what passed for light in the terrible place, they would die, painfully and slowly. As would he-the mortal Highlander imprisoned within columns of sickly light-should he succeed in breaking the chains that held him and seek escape through those terrifying shadows. Jagged cliffs of ice towered above him. A frigid wind shrieked through dark labyrinthine canyons, bearing a susurrus of desolate voices and faint, hellish screams. No sun, no fair breeze of Scotland, no scent of heather penetrated his frozen, bleak hell. He hated it. His very soul cringed at the horror of the place. He ached for the warmth of the sun on his face and hungered for the sweet crush of grass beneath his boots. He would have given years of his life for the surety of his stallion between his thighs and the solid weight of his claymore in his grip. He dreamed-when he managed to escape the agony of his surroundings by retreating deep into his mind-of the blaze of a peat fire, scattered with sheaves of heather. Of a womans warm, loving caresses. Of buttery, golden-crusted bread hot from the hearth. Simple things. Impossible things. For the son of a Highland chieftain, whod passed a score and ten in resplendent mountains and vales, five years was an intolerable sentence; an incarceration ...

-Titulo Original : Beautiful A Novel-Fabricante : Delacorte Press-Descripcion Original: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A renowned supermodel’s world is torn apart in an instant, sending her on an unexpected journey of discovery in this masterful novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel.Veronique Vincent is a star. At age twenty-two, she is one of the most sought-after models in fashion, gracing the covers of magazines and walking the runways of haute couture shows across the globe. Yet, despite being the consummate professional, Veronique wants little of the glamorous life that modeling affords her. The beloved daughter of a hardworking single mother, she has always preferred spending time at home or with her kindhearted boyfriend to attending lavish parties. When a quick getaway presents a welcome break on the heels of Paris Fashion Week, and before a Vogue cover shoot in Tokyo, Veronique is thrilled, eager to escape the mayhem of her busy schedule. Then, out of nowhere, a tragic explosion at Zaventem Airport in Brussels changes her life forever.The ruthless terrorist attack has the entire world on edge. Veronique finds herself hospitalized and alone, devastated to learn that the blast has killed both of the people she loved most. She is also forced to confront the harsh reality that she has been severely injured, her famous appearance forever altered. As she plunges into seclusion, the industry that once adored her believes her to have fallen off the map. In truth, she is struggling to find herself again after losing everything, and to discover what truly matters in life. But her mother’s will, accompanied by a letter Veronique never knew existed, reveals long-held secrets, introducing her to a world she hadn’t even known was possible.As Veronique forges bonds old and new, she begins to see a light beyond the darkness she has come to inhabit, finding peace in opportunities to help others, and redefining for herself what beauty is, and what it truly means to be beautiful. Danielle Steel presents a story of one woman’s breathtaking perseverance in moving beyond tragedy to a life more meaningful than she could ever have imagined. About the Author Danielle Steel has been hailed as one of the world’s bestselling authors, with almost a billion copies of her novels sold. Her many international bestsellers include The Whittiers, The High Notes, The Challenge, Suspects, Beautiful, High Stakes, Invisible, Flying Angels, The Butler, and other highly acclaimed novels. She is also the author of His Bright Light, the story of her son Nick Traina’s life and death; A Gift of Hope, a memoir of her work with the homeless; Expect a Miracle, a book of her favorite quotations for inspiration and comfort; Pure Joy, about the dogs she and her family have loved; and the children’s books Pretty Minnie in Paris and Pretty Minnie in Hollywood. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter 1The music was loud and throbbing as fifty strikingly beautiful models pounded down the white satin runner carefully laid out between the chairs meticulously placed in rows. Mirrors reflected the images of the models and spectators. The models intersected with one another in a carefully choreographed pattern at the Chanel ready-­to-­wear show during Paris Fashion Week in March 2016. The images of the rapidly strutting models mingled with those of the crowd and the bank of photographers captured each moment, each girl, each face in the crowd, showing the collection for the fall.Veronique Vincent was the first model they saw. She opened the show in a ruby-­colored coat, and she was the last in a revealing black velvet gown, which trailed behind her and offered more than just a glimpse of her breasts. She was tall and thin, but not quite as emaciated as some of the others. Many of the girls looked dangerously thin, with severe expressions, flawless makeup, and sculpted hair. The atmosphere was pulsating with excitement, like the music. Veronique had the smallest hint of a...

-Titulo Original : High Stakes A Novel-Fabricante : Delacorte Press-Descripcion Original: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * In this captivating novel from Danielle Steel, five successful women play for high stakes in their careers at a boutique literary and talent agency. Jane Addison is an ambitious young woman with big dreams of owning her own company someday. At twenty-eight, she arrives in New York to start a job at Fletcher and Benson, a prestigious talent agency. Eager to impress her new colleagues, Jane jumps right in as an assistant to Hailey West, one of the agents in the literary department.Hailey is dedicated to the authors she represents, but her home life is chaotic and challenging. After her husband’s tragic and untimely death, she was left widowed with three children to raise on her own.Then there’s Francine Rivers, the stern and accomplished head of the literary department. Also a single mom after her husband’s affair with the nanny, she has overcome the resulting financial hardships, but only with unbearable sacrifice.Compared to Hailey and Francine, drama agent Allie Moore’s life seems much more carefree and uncomplicated. She relishes her success and loves working with the talented actors they represent-until a passionate relationship with one of her rising star clients threatens to derail her career.Merriwether Jones is the CFO for the agency. She appears to have it all-beauty, success, and a perfect marriage until her husbands jealousy over her career threatens to blow everything up.Even though she’s a newcomer, Jane quickly realizes that there are damaging secrets hidden behind the doors of Fletcher and Benson. As one of the youngest employees, she has the least power, but is also the least willing to accept things as they have been for years. When she puts everything on the line to right these wrongs, the consequences will leave no one unscathed.In this riveting novel, Danielle Steel tells the story of a group of remarkable women navigating the challenges of balancing their families, their personal lives and the high stakes of ambition at the top of their game. About the Author Danielle Steel has been hailed as one of the worlds bestselling authors, with almost a billion copies of her novels sold. Her many international bestsellers include Suspects, Beautiful, Invisible, Flying Angels, The Butler, and other highly acclaimed novels. She is also the author of His Bright Light, the story of her son Nick Trainas life and death; A Gift of Hope, a memoir of her work with the homeless; Expect a Miracle, a book of her favorite quotations for inspiration and comfort; Pure Joy, about the dogs she and her family have loved; and the childrens books Pretty Minnie in Paris and Pretty Minnie in Hollywood. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter 1Jane Addison was rushing around her bright, modern new West Village apartment, getting ready for her first day at a new job. She had gotten her undergraduate degree from UCLA, worked for two years at San Francisco Magazine, and then gone back for her MBA at UC Berkeley, in their entrepreneurial program. She was twenty-­eight years old, born and raised in San Francisco. Her father was one of the most successful venture capitalists in Silicon Valley. Her older sister, Margaret, was thirty-­five, climbing the ladder at a rival venture capital firm. Margaret was married, with two children. Her husband was the CEO of a successful tech start-­up, which was about to go public. Jane’s life was very different from Margaret’s, and so were her goals. For the moment Jane wasn’t interested in marriage, and didn’t know if she ever would be. Having babies held no particular lure for her. Margaret and her husband had met in business school at Stanford, and they liked their stable, married life and their demanding careers. They seemed comfortable and efficient managing both. It looked like a hard juggling act to Jane, a lot of responsibility and too much work.Jane’s dream was to own a small magazine one day or, ev...

-Titulo Original : Invisible A Novel-Fabricante : Delacorte Press-Descripcion Original: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * In this riveting novel from Danielle Steel, a gifted young woman must grapple with the legacy of a troubled childhood in order to pursue her dreams.Antonia Adams is the product of a loveless marriage between an aspiring actress and an aristocrat. As a child, she is abandoned in the abyss that yawns between them, blamed by her mother, ignored by her father, and neglected by both. Unprotected and unloved, she learns that the only way to feel safe is to hide from the dangers around her, drawing as little attention as possible to herself, to be “invisible.”In her isolation, books are her refuge and movies her escape. A day spent being carried away by an unforgettable film in a dark theater is her greatest thrill. Her love of the movies turns into a dream to become a screenwriter, and a summer job at a Hollywood studio. There, a famous British filmmaker notices her, and suddenly she can remain invisible no longer. He wants to put her in a movie and make her a star. It is a dazzling opportunity but a terrifying one, as it strips her of the camouflage that made her feel safe. She is suddenly thrust into the public eye-and even more so when they fall in love. She will never let go of her true dream of becoming a filmmaker, though, and if she wants to make that leap, she will have to expose herself in ways she never has before. When tragedy strikes, she must decide whether she will remain center stage or become invisible again, where she feels safest. Will she face her demons, or run and hide? In this extraordinary novel, Danielle Steel tells the story of a woman who must decide how high a price she is willing to pay to pursue her passion-and whether it is possible to stay true to herself while she does. About the Author Danielle Steel has been hailed as one of the world’s bestselling authors, with almost a billion copies of her novels sold. Her many international bestsellers include Flying Angels, The Butler, Complications, Nine Lives, Finding Ashley, The Affair, and other highly acclaimed novels. She is also the author of His Bright Light, the story of her son Nick Traina’s life and death; A Gift of Hope, a memoir of her work with the homeless; Expect a Miracle, a book of her favorite quotations for inspiration and comfort; Pure Joy, about the dogs she and her family have loved; and the children’s books Pretty Minnie in Paris and Pretty Minnie in Hollywood. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter 1Antonia Adams was a tiny, elfin, delicate child from the time she was born. Her father thought she looked like an angel, with a fuzz of white-­blond hair as a baby, soft blond curls as she grew older, and big blue eyes. She would look directly at him, even before she could talk, as though she had something to say. She wasn’t shy at first, but became that way very quickly, living in the war zone between her parents.She knew when to talk, and when not to, and most of the time it was safer not to. She learned to disappear, to hide in the shadows, to make herself so small and stay so silent that they forgot she was in the room. And at the opportune moment, as their battles became more heated, she could slip away quietly. In their rage at each other, her parents forgot that Antonia existed, and was even in the same room with them. She had perfected the art of seeming invisible, almost like a ghost. She felt safest when no one was paying attention to her. She would sit alone in her room for hours, reading a book, or playing with her dolls, or just daydreaming and looking out the window, wondering about the people she saw walk by.When she saw other children, she wondered if their parents fought like that too, but she would never have dared to ask. She lived in a world full of adults, fraught with hostility, and saw other children only at school. She was smaller than the others, and they often assumed that she was younger than they were and called ...

-Titulo Original : The Fear-Fabricante : Delacorte Press-Descripcion Original: The instant New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller! Hot on the heels of the New York Times bestsellers The Twin and The Lake, the undisputed queen of YA thrillers is back. Dont be afraid. Be terrified. It’s just a stupid meme that’s going around their small fishing town in the dead of winter-people reposting and sharing their biggest fear. But when her classmates start turning up dead-dying in the way that they said scared them the most-Izzy knows it’s no joke. With each death hitting closer to home, Izzy sets out to try to stop the killer. Could her older sister’s friend Tristan have something to do with the deaths? He’s given her some strange vibes. Or what about his brooding cousin, Axel? But he’s in her classes at school. He’s not a murderer . . . is he? Izzie’s soon on a path that will lead her right to the killer . . . and her own worst nightmare. Review Praise for The Fear: A New York Times bestseller! A USA TODAY bestseller! A Publishers Weekly bestseller! This fast-paced thriller will keep readers guessing.--Kirkus About the Author Natasha Preston is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Cellar, The Cabin, Awake, You Will Be Mine, The Lost, The Twin, and her latest, The Lake. A UK native, she discovered her love of writing when she shared a story online--and hasnt looked back. She enjoys writing romance, thrillers, gritty YA, and the occasional serial killer. Visit Natasha online and follow @AuthorNPreston on Twitter and @authornatashapreston on . Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. oneIzzySnow coats the ground like a fluffy blanket. It looks beautiful, like thousands of tiny crystals that glisten in the sun. But it also conceals what could be underneath.Last winter it took two months-­until the snow finally melted-­to find my neighbor’s dead dog. Two full months that little terrier had been lying there, just yards from their front door.Anything could be lurking under the snow.We have a couple of months left of freezing conditions, but the air has been warming. Not quite enough to make the snow melt or stop it from falling, but just enough so that I don’t feel like I’m being punched in the lungs every time I step outside.I walk to my car and immediately blast the heat. The roads are clear, as they’re plowed regularly, giving the impression that they’ve been carved out of the ten inches of snow that frames them.More storms are in the forecast.The sun is up, but gray clouds stop it from making an appearance. January is perpetual nighttime in our little fishing town. When my car is warm, I flick the lights on and back out of the driveway. Luckily, my dad shoveled yesterday, or I’d be late to school.I better get accepted into Florida State. No more freezing air, no more winter coats and woolly hats, and no more wondering if there’s anything dead under the snow.My sister, Lia, escaped to college in North Carolina last year, and she’s enjoying the warmer climate-­and the food-­immensely.It’s senior year, and I still haven’t gotten Justin Rae to notice that I exist or told my best friend, Sydney-­Syd-­that I don’t really like going to parties, the mall, or any other place she drags me to.We’re supposed to be going to Mariella Whitmore’s party tonight. Rich girl, wants to marry a billionaire, says “like” a lot-­you know the type.Lia calls me a shadow person because I follow silently and never stick up for myself.I’d be offended if it weren’t completely true.My car rumbles as I pull into the parking lot. I park in the same spot as always, Lia’s old one.I check myself out in the visor mirror. My complexion is fair, clear skin and rosy cheeks that I’m so grateful for, because I’m terrible at applying makeup. My hair is naturally wavy, which suits me just fine, because I prefer to sleep in rather than waking early to style it. I have the same hazel eyes as my sister, though my left eye has a ton of green specks. Syd says it’s co...

-Titulo Original : Skyward Flight The Collection Sunreach, Redawn, Evershore (the Skyward Series)-Fabricante : Delacorte Press-Descripcion Original: Return to the planet Detritus with FM, Alanik, and Jorgen in this must-have three-novella collection featuring exclusive character art and deleted scenes from Skyward with commentary from Brandon Sanderson.Journey with Skyward Flight to Detritus-humanity’s final refuge from the hostile Galactic Superiority government. In Skyward, Spensa Nightshade became a starfighter pilot in the Defiant Defense Force’s Skyward Flight to battle Superiority forces. In Starsight she impersonated the alien Alanik to infiltrate a Superiority space station and steal their hyperdrives. And in Cytonic she traveled the strange dimension of the Nowhere to discover the secrets of the planet-destroying Delvers and unlock her own Cytonic powers. As she is stuck in the Nowhere, Spensa’s companions FM and Jorgen in Skyward Flight are left on Detritus with a new mandate: figure out how to use the hyperdrives so that humanity can escape the planet and find allies among other species oppressed by the Superiority. First comes a distress call from Minister Cuna and other diones on the abandoned outpost of Sunreach. Alanik’s people on the planet ReDawn and the Kitsen from the planet Evershore also need Skyward Flight’s aid in their desperate battles. The tales of FM, Alanik, and Jorgen combine to expand the universe of the New York Times bestselling Skyward series to new action-packed heights. Once you’ve claimed the stars, can you keep them free? Review Hot pilots slug it out with the galactic overlords in a collection that will please series fans. -Kirkus Reviews About the Author Brandon Sanderson is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Reckoners series: Steelheart, Firefight, and Calamity and the e-original Mitosis; the New York Times bestsellers Skyward and its sequel Starsight; the internationally bestselling Mistborn trilogy; and the Stormlight Archive. He was chosen to complete Robert Jordans The Wheel of Time series. His books have been published in more than twenty-five languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide. Brandon lives and writes in Utah. To learn more about him and his books, visit him at brandonsanderson or follow @BrandSanderson on Twitter and . Janci Patterson writes in a variety of genres, so whatever you’re looking for, she’s probably got something you’ll like. Her first book, Chasing the Skip, was published by Henry Holt in 2012. After publishing several contemporary YA novels and the YA paranormal A Thousand Faces trilogy, Janci discovered a love of collaboration and has written books with Megan Walker, Lauren Janes , James Goldberg, and Brandon Sanderson. Janci lives in Utah with her mini-painting husband, Drew Olds, and their two awesome kids. She has an MA in creative writing from BYU. When she’s not writing, Janci enjoys turn-based RPGs, miniatures board games, barbie repaints, and playing with her border collie. You can find Janci at jancipatterson . Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. 1The day the delver came, I stood staring up at the stars.Even after all these months, I wasn’t accustomed to living in the sky. I’d grown up underground, in a cavern so deep it could take hours to reach the surface. I’d felt safe there, buried beneath kilometers of rock, other caverns forming a buffer above the one where I lived--down where nothing could reach us.Now everyone called me FM, but my parents named me Freyja, after the warrior goddess of my ancient heritage. I was never much of a warrior. Everyone expected I’d take the pilot’s test and hoped that I’d graduate, but after that I surprised them by continuing to fly. As a full pilot, I could have had any job I wanted in the safety of the caverns. Yet I’d chosen to move from the surface of the planet--open and foreign and exposed--up to one of the enormous platforms that orbited above it, sheltering the surface from the sky. My father had taken to saying I was skysick,...

-Titulo Original : Castles In Their Bones-Fabricante : Delacorte Press-Descripcion Original: A spellbinding story of three princesses and the destiny they were born for: seduction, conquest, and the crown. Immerse yourself in the first book in a new fantasy trilogy from the author of the New York Times bestselling Ash Princess series. [A] page-turner that brilliantly blends magic, romance, and adventure.” --BooklistEmpress Margaraux has had plans for her daughters since the day they were born. Princesses Sophronia, Daphne, and Beatriz will be queens. And now, age sixteen, they each must leave their homeland and marry their princes. Beautiful, smart, and demure, the triplets appear to be the perfect brides-because Margaraux knows there is one common truth: everyone underestimates a girl. Which is a grave mistake. Sophronia, Daphne, and Beatriz are no innocents. They have been trained since birth in the arts of deception, seduction, and violence with a singular goal-to bring down monarchies- and their marriages are merely the first stage of their mother’s grand vision: to one day reign over the entire continent of Vesteria. The princesses have spent their lives preparing, and now they are ready, each with her own secret skill, and each with a single wish, pulled from the stars. Only, the stars have their own plans-and their mother hasn’t told them all of hers. Life abroad is a test. Will their loyalties stay true? Or will they learn that they can’t trust anyone-not even each other? Review Enchanting...filled with captivating court intrigue and espionage. --Kirkus ReviewsSebastian excels at world building...[and] a few tantalizing open threads certainly warrant interest in the future two volumes in this trilogy. --The Bulletin[An] extravagantly built series starter --Publishers WeeklyA page-turner that brilliantly blends magic, romance, and adventure. A twist ending leaves readers reeling but ready for the second installment in the planned trilogy.” --Booklist About the Author Laura Sebastian grew up in South Florida and attended Savannah College of Art and Design. She now lives and writes in London, England, with her two dogs, Neville and Circe. Laura is the author of the New York Times bestselling Ash Princess series: Ash Princess, Lady Smoke, and Ember Queen, as well as Half Sick of Shadows, her rst novel for adults. To learn more about Laura and her books, follow @sebastian_lk on Twitter. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Sitting on the rug before the mantel, Daphne can’t help but glance at the constellations as she adjusts the skirt of her green organza dress around her like flower petals. Babies born beneath the Thorned Rose are known to be beautiful. Those born beneath the Hungry Hawk are ambitious. Lonely Heart children are known to sacrifice more than others. The Crown of Flames offers its offspring power. And the Sisters Three bestow balance and harmony. There are exceptions, of course-Daphne knows of plenty of people born beneath the Thorned Rose who did not grow up beautiful and many born beneath the Crown of Flames who became chimney sweeps and cabbage farmers. But still, more people believe in the omens of the stars than don’t-even Daphne, logical as she is about most things, takes the daily horoscopes laid out with her breakfast to heart. Her eyes keep drifting to the mantel as she struggles to open the stolen bottle of champagne with her glass nail file. After some digging, the stopper comes loose with a loud pop that makes her shriek in surprise, the cork careening into the air and hitting the chandelier above, making the crystals chime together. The champagne bubbles over onto her dress and the rug, cold and wet. “Careful!” Sophronia cries out, hurrying to the adjoining powder room for towels. Beatriz snorts, holding three delicate crystal glasses to the mouth of the bottle, letting Daphne fill them up almost to the brim. “Or what?” she calls after Sophronia. “It isn’t as if we’re going to be here long enoug...

-Titulo Original : The Night Bus Hero-Fabricante : Delacorte Press-Descripcion Original: What does it take to turn a bully into a hero? Empathy and the power of forgiveness take center stage in this poignant novel by the award-winning author of The Boy at the Back of the Class.Getting in trouble is what Hector does best. He knows that not much is expected of him. In fact, he gets some of his most brilliant prank ideas while sitting in detention. But how far is too far? When Hector plays a prank on a homeless man and is seen and shamed by a schoolmate, he reaches a turning point. He wants to be viewed differently and decides to do something that will change his fate for the better. But will anyone take him seriously? This moving story told with humor and heart presents readers with some recognizable characters, like a bully and a teacher’s pet, and introduces them to some they may not be so familiar with- like those who are homeless, who live on the street, and whose stories are equally meaningful and important. Readers will feel motivated to see the best in others and hopeful that bad things can be overcome with effort. Review “Hector’s actions are at first entirely self-serving, his transition into a kinder and more aware person is welcome. . . . Showcase[s] the importance of compassion and forgiveness.” -Publishers Weekly“An admirable vehicle for introducing readers to the subject of homelessness.” -Kirkus Reviews About the Author Onjali Q. Rauf is the founder and CEO of Making HerStory, a UK nonprofit that works to fight human trafficking and gender-based abuses and crimes. She is the author of The Boy at the Back of the Class, The Star Outside My Window, and The Night Bus Hero. She lives in the UK. You can find her on Twitter at @OnjaliRauf. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Two Snakes and the School Soup“HECTOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRGGGGGH! STOP RIGHT THERE!”I froze with my hand hovering above the large vat of bright red tomato soup. It would have been a perfectly ordinary pot of soup, if it hadn’t been for the long, bright green rubber snake that was now floating around right in the middle of it.“HECTOOOOORRR! I’M WARNING YOU!”I slowly turned to look over my shoulder. I could see all the lunch ladies in their bright blue uniforms staring at me with their mouths wide open, like doors someone had forgot to shut. Everyone in the cafeteria had frozen. Except for Mr. Lancaster. His mouth was open wide too and getting wider like a big black hole. I could tell he was getting ready to explode, because his face had gone as pink as a baboon’s bottom and his nose was starting to twitch.“Don’t you dare,” he hissed, glaring at the second rubber snake I was holding in my hand.I looked down at the second snake. This one was bright red. Almost as bright red as the boring soup Mrs. Baxter had made.I knew I had two options. The first one was to not drop the second snake in. I would still get punished for the green snake, but maybe it wouldn’t be quite as bad.The second option was to drop the snake in. That would make Mr. Lancaster even madder than he already was and make Mrs. Baxter really mad. But it would serve her right for being the worst lunch lady we’d ever had-­always narrowing her eyes and giving us the smallest spoonfuls of the things we wanted, and plonking giant spoonfuls of the things we hated onto our plates. It was about time someone got her back. Plus it would make Will and Katie, my two best friends, laugh.“WELL? WELL?” said Mr. Lancaster.Looking back at Mr. Lancaster, I grinned and let go of the snake. A gasp echoed around the cafeteria as the second rubber snake joined the first with a splash. Blobs of tomato soup flew out everywhere. A splodge landed with a SPLAT on Mrs. Baxter’s head. A second lump hit with a SCHLOP on another lunch lady’s cheek. A third struck with a GLOOP on Mr. Lancaster’s twitchy nose and oozed down to the floor with a drip, drip, drip.“RIGHT, YOUNG MAN! YOU’VE DONE IT NOW! COME WITH ME!”That’s a thing people call m...

-Titulo Original : Flying Angels A Novel-Fabricante : Delacorte Press-Descripcion Original: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * World War II brings together six remarkable young flight nurses, who face the challenges of war and its many heartbreaks and victories as unsung heroes, in this inspiring novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel.Audrey Parker’s life changes forever when Pearl Harbor is attacked on December 7, 1941. Her brother, a talented young Navy pilot, had been stationed there, poised to fulfill their late father’s distinguished legacy. Fresh out of nursing school with a passion and a born gift for helping others, both Audrey and her friend Lizzie suddenly find their nation on the brink of war. Driven to do whatever they can to serve, they enlist in the Army and embark on a new adventure as flight nurses. Risking their lives on perilous missions, they join the elite Medical Air Evacuation Transport Squadron and fly into enemy territory almost daily to rescue wounded soldiers from the battlefield. Audrey and Lizzie make enormous sacrifices to save lives alongside an extraordinary group of nurses: Alex, who longs to make a difference in the world; Louise, a bright mind who faced racial prejudice growing up in the South; Pru, a selfless leader with a heart of gold; and Emma, whose confidence and grit push her to put everything on the line for her patients. Even knowing they will not achieve any rank and will receive little pay for their efforts, the “Flying Angels” will give their all in the fight for freedom. They serve as bravely and tirelessly as the men they rescue on the front lines, in daring airlifts, and are eternally bound by their loyalty to one another. Danielle Steel presents a sweeping, stunning tribute to these incredibly courageous women, inspiring symbols of bravery and valor. About the Author Danielle Steel has been hailed as one of the world’s bestselling authors, with almost a billion copies of her novels sold. Her many international bestsellers include The Butler, Complications, Nine Lives, Finding Ashley, The Affair, Neighbors, and other highly acclaimed novels. She is also the author of His Bright Light, the story of her son Nick Traina’s life and death; A Gift of Hope, a memoir of her work with the homeless; Expect a Miracle, a book of her favorite quotations for inspiration and comfort; Pure Joy, about the dogs she and her family have loved; and the children’s books Pretty Minnie in Paris and Pretty Minnie in Hollywood. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter 1It was a big day for the Parker family, on a perfect morning in June 1938. Audrey had set her mother’s clothes out for her the night before, the blue-gray silk suit she wore whenever she had something important to go to and felt well enough to go out. It didn’t get more important than this. Ellen’s son, Audrey’s brother, William Edward Parker, was graduating from Annapolis Naval Academy, as an ensign, like his father and grandfather before him. Ellen was only sorry that her late husband and father-in-law wouldn’t be there to see it. She and Audrey were the only family Will had now. Unlike his father and grandfather, Will was more interested in planes than ships. His next stop was basic flight training at the Naval Air Station at Pensacola in Florida He was going to be a navy pilot. He would receive more advanced flight training after that, and eventually would become an expert at taking off and landing on an aircraft carrier. He had earned a Bachelor of Science degree.His father, Captain Francis Parker, had died three years before of a brain tumor. His grandfather, who had died when Will and Audrey were very young, was only a dim memory now, a tall man in a uniform with a lot of braid on it: three-star Vice Admiral Jeremiah Parker. They were a distinguished naval family, and there had never been any question about Will following in their footsteps. It was an unspoken law in their household, Parker men went to Annapolis, and Will wouldn’t have d...

-Titulo Original : The Butler A Novel-Fabricante : Delacorte Press-Descripcion Original: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Two different worlds and two very different lives collide in Paris in this captivating novel by Danielle Steel.Joachim von Hartmann was born and raised in Buenos Aires by his loving German mother, inseparable from his identical twin, Javier. When Joachim moves to Paris with his mother in his late teens, his twin stays behind and enters a dark world. Meanwhile, Joachim begins training to be a butler, fascinated by the precision and intense demands, and goes on to work in some of the grandest homes in England. His brother never reappears. Olivia White has given ten years of her life to her magazine, which failed, taking all her dreams with it. A bequest from her mother allows her a year in Paris to reinvent herself. She needs help setting up a home in a charming Parisian apartment. It is then that her path and Joachim’s cross. Joachim takes a job working for Olivia as a lark and enjoys the whimsy of a different life for a few weeks, which turn to months as the unlikely employer and employee learn they enjoy working side by side. At the same time, Joachim discovers the family history he never knew: a criminal grandfather who died in prison, the wealthy father who abandoned him, and the dangerous criminal his twin has become. While Olivia struggles to put her life back together, Joachim’s comes apart. Stripped of their old roles, they strive to discover the truth about each other and themselves, first as employer and employee, then as friends. Their paths no longer sure, they are a man and woman who reach a place where the past doesn’t matter and only what they are living now is true. About the Author Danielle Steel has been hailed as one of the world’s bestselling authors, with almost a billion copies of her novels sold. Her many international bestsellers include Complications, Nine Lives, Finding Ashley, The Affair, Neighbors, All That Glitters, and other highly acclaimed novels. She is also the author of His Bright Light, the story of her son Nick Trainas life and death; A Gift of Hope, a memoir of her work with the homeless; Expect a Miracle, a book of her favorite quotations for inspiration and comfort; Pure Joy, about the dogs she and her family have loved; and the childrens books Pretty Minnie in Paris and Pretty Minnie in Hollywood. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter 1The moment the plane touched down at Ministro Pistarini de Ezeiza airport in Buenos Aires, Joachim von Hartmann knew in every fiber of his being that he was home. It was almost as if his heart and soul, and even his body, knew it. He had left as a boy of seventeen, twenty-­five years before, when he’d moved to France with his mother and new French stepfather. Eight years later, he went to England on a lark, which turned into a worthy career for the past seventeen years. His roots were now firmly planted in Europe, but Joachim realized as he breathed the air of Buenos Aires that his heart had remained here. He had never fully cut the cord that bound him to Argentina. There was a magic to it that was still in his blood.This was a long-­awaited pilgrimage to the place where he had been born. All his boyhood memories were here, and what he had been too young to remember, his mother had told him again and again as he grew up. He felt as though he had never left as he came off the plane, like an old childhood friendship, or a great love.Both his name and his tall, thin, aristocratic looks, with blond hair and blue eyes, were familiar in Argentina. With the influx of Irish, English, and German immigrants over the years, Argentines with German and Anglo-­Saxon surnames and looks were not unusual. On his mother’s side, all of Joachim’s ancestors were German, originally from Bavaria and later from Berlin. His father, whom he never knew, had been from a distinguished banking family in Argentina. He had died when Joachim was less than a year old, and the rest of his...

-Titulo Original : Complications A Novel-Fabricante : Delacorte Press-Descripcion Original: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Scandal and tragedy erupt against the backdrop of an exclusive Paris hotel in Danielle Steel’s riveting novel.Known for its luxurious accommodations and bespoke service, the Hotel Louis XVI has been the most lauded boutique hotel in all of Paris for decades, attracting an international clientele of the rich and famous. Now, after four years of renovations and the death of its legendary and beloved manager, it is set to reopen its doors at last. An esteemed group of loyal returning guests is set to descend upon the hotel, joined by a number of new faces who have managed to secure coveted bookings in the wake of last-minute cancellations. Awaiting them all is the Louis XVI’s new manager, Olivier Bateau, an anxious man whose lack of experience leaves him unprepared. He and his level-headed assistant manager, Yvonne Philippe, both strive to continue the hotel’s tradition of excellence. But they quickly realize that anything can happen at any moment, and on one cool September evening, everything does. A successful art consultant arrives at the hotel for the first time since her brutal divorce, and is surprised to find new love-if she is willing to risk her heart again. A new guest contemplates ending his life, and saves a life instead. A couple finds their once-in-a-lifetime trip interrupted by a tragic medical emergency, leaving the idyllic future they’ve long waited for hanging in the balance. And one of the hotel’s most high-profile guests, a French politician and assumed presidential candidate, holds a mysterious meeting in his suite that will threaten his life and legacy. Rocked by the events of this one fateful night, guests and staff alike brace themselves for the aftershock, as it quickly becomes apparent that more dramas and misfortunes are still in store. Danielle Steel tells an unforgettable story about a famed hotel, where a few complications quickly escalate into a matter of life and death, changing the lives of everyone who passes through its doors. About the Author Danielle Steel has been hailed as one of the world’s bestselling authors, with almost a billion copies of her novels sold. Her many international bestsellers include Nine Lives, Finding Ashley, The Affair, Neighbors, All That Glitters, Royal, and other highly acclaimed novels. She is also the author of His Bright Light, the story of her son Nick Trainas life and death; A Gift of Hope, a memoir of her work with the homeless; Expect a Miracle, a book of her favorite quotations for inspiration and comfort; Pure Joy, about the dogs she and her family have loved; and the childrens books Pretty Minnie in Paris and Pretty Minnie in Hollywood. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter 1The Louis XVI Hotel on the rue Boissy d’Anglas just off the rue du Faubourg Saint-­Honore in Paris had been closed for renovations for four years. The street it was on was particularly appropriate, open only to foot traffic. It was guarded by a policeman, who would open the barrier for a car to pass carrying an important person, or guests of the exclusive hotel. Smaller than the grand “palaces,” the five-­star hotels of Paris, it was a favorite among those in the know, the jet set, royalty, and the internationally chic. It had a loyal following of the world’s elite, and offered its clients exquisite rooms, enormous suites, all filled with stunning antiques, draperies in the finest silks and satins, beautiful floors reminiscent of Versailles, and a magnificent art collection. Not tiny, and not enormous, it had an intimate feel to it and compared favorably with the many homes of the people who stayed there. It had been flawlessly run with an iron hand by the charming manager Monsieur Louis Lavalle for thirty-­eight years. He had been trained at the Ritz, and was famous among hotel guests around the world, and was the envy of his competitors. He was incomparably discreet, and knew all t...

-Titulo Original : As Good As Dead The Finale To A Good Girls Guide To Murder-Fabricante : Delacorte Press-Descripcion Original: THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES WITH OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD * The highly anticipated finale to the A Good Girls Guide to Murder series, the instant bestsellers that read like your favorite true crime podcast or show. By the end of this mystery series, youll never think of good girls the same way again...Pip is about to head to college, but she is still haunted by the way her last investigation ended. She’s used to online death threats in the wake of her viral true-crime podcast, but she can’t help noticing an anonymous person who keeps asking her: Who will look for you when you’re the one who disappears? Soon the threats escalate and Pip realizes that someone is following her in real life. When she starts to find connections between her stalker and a local serial killer caught six years ago, she wonders if maybe the wrong man is behind bars.Police refuse to act, so Pip has only one choice: find the suspect herself-or be the next victim. As the deadly game plays out, Pip discovers that everything in her small town is coming full circle . . .and if she doesn’t find the answers, this time she will be the one who disappears. . . Review Twisty, surprising, and absolutely enthralling from page one, there’s no better way to end a series.--B&N Reads“As Good As Dead is a phenomenal YA mystery that deserves to be one of the books of the year and provides a stellar finale to a knockout series.”--The Nerd DailyPraise for the A Good Girls Guide to Murder seriesThe book pulled me into it so hard that I forgot everything going on around me, I just needed to solve the murder with Pip.-PopSugarThis is a great, twisty read for fans of YA. -Book Riot A taut, compulsively readable, elegantly plotted thriller.-The Guardian The perfect nail-biting mystery. --Natasha Preston, #1 New York Times bestselling author “A fun, gripping, and skillfully constructed novel of suspense. I loved Pip-her relatable quirks, her inventive investigative approach, and her willingness to step outside of her safe world in search of the truth.” -Emily Arsenault, author of All the Pretty ThingsDark, dangerous and intricately plotted-my heart literally pounded. -Laura Steven, author of The Exact Opposite of OkaySo so clever. -Savannah Brown, author of The Truth About Keeping Secrets“Well-executed…. A treat for mystery readers who enjoy being kept in suspense.” -Kirkus ReviewsLegions of fans of true crime podcasts may therefore flock to this one, and they’re unlikely to be disappointed. -BulletinFans of true crime will be hooked by the hunt for a killer, but there’s more to this Guide than just a whodunit. It’s a story of families, community and the ways a crisis can turn them against one another in the blink of an eye. -BookPage About the Author Holly Jackson is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the A Good Girls Guide to Murder series. She started writing stories at a young age, completing her first (poor) attempt at a novel when she was fifteen. Holly graduated from the University of Nottingham, where she studied literary linguistics and creative writing, with a masters degree in English. She enjoys playing video games and watching true-crime documentaries so she can pretend to be a detective. She lives in London. Follow Holly on Twitter and at @HoJay92. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. OneDead-eyed. That’s what they said, wasn’t it? Lifeless, glassy, empty. Dead eyes were a constant companion now, following her around, never more than a blink away. They hid in the back of her mind and escorted her into her dreams. His dead eyes, the very moment they crossed over from living to not. She saw them in the quickest of glances and the deepest of shadows, and sometimes in the mirror too, wearing her own face. And Pip saw them right now, staring straight through her. Dead eyes encased in the head of a dead pigeon sprawled on the front drive. Glas...

-Titulo Original : Family Of Liars The Prequel To We Were Liars-Fabricante : Delacorte Press-Descripcion Original: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The thrilling prequel to the TikTok phenomenon and New York Times bestseller We Were Liars takes readers back to the story of another summer, another generation, and the secrets that will haunt them for decades to come. A windswept private island off the coast of Massachusetts. A hungry ocean, churning with secrets and sorrow. A fiery, addicted heiress. An irresistible, unpredictable boy. A summer of unforgivable betrayal and terrible mistakes. Welcome back to the Sinclair family. They were always liars. Review An Amazon Best Book of May 2022: If you loved We Were Liars then the backstory of the Sinclair family’s deeply-rooted rifts and allegiances is the book you’ve been waiting for. Family of Liars returns to idyllic Beechwood Island, circa 1987, a magical epoch of lemon hunts and privilege, of first love, and of shocking events that upend the teenage Sinclair sisters’ lives. Lockhart pulled me into the story so thoroughly that I could smell the ocean, hear the clink of ice in a glass, and feel the raw emotions of our (admittedly) unreliable narrator. Old family secrets come to light, and new ones are buried in this spell-binding novel of family and tragedy, love and betrayal, that will sweep you off your feet. -Seira Wilson, Amazon Editor Review Praise for Family of Liars:Poetic and thoughtful.... I anticipated that at some point a shocking twist would come. And, wow, does it ever. -The New York TimesBesides superb character development, there is a dark, supernatural angle that makes this an interesting novel with unexpected twists…. An atmospheric story that will welcome new and seasoned readers to the Sinclair family. -NPRFull of plot twists, betrayal, and ugly family secrets, fans of the first novel will no doubt love it. -Paste Magazine Beautiful and devastating. -Kirkus Reviews, starred review [A] layered, atmospherically tense exploration of jealousy, love, and family loyalty. -Publishers Weekly, starred review While knowledge of the earlier title enriches the drama here, this is still absolutely engrossing, and readers will wonder what other tragic secrets the Sinclairs are hiding. -The Bulletin, starred review An unforgettable, sorrowful story of grief, guilt and regret…. Lockhart further contrasts death, lies and grief with movie nights and sunny afternoons on sailboats, giving depth to this unsettling yet striking story. -Shelf Awareness, starred reviewThe novel is uncomfortably thought-provoking… and is impossible to put down. -The Horn BookAn absorbing prequel…. As she did in the original, Lockhart uses fairy tales and a shocking twist to powerful effect. -The Buffalo NewsPraise for We Were Liars:“Irresistible premise for this ticking time bomb of a novel.” -The New York Times Book Review“[A] haunting, sophisticated mystery... so twisty and well-told that it will appeal to older readers as well as to adolescents.” -The Wall Street JournalIts a nearly perfect story, and its utterly absorbing. -BustleNo book on this summers reading list will have readers immobilized in their hammocks more than E. Lockharts We Were Liars. -NewsdayStunningly sharp. . . . will sear itself into your memory. -Christian Science MonitorA haunting psychological thriller. -The GuardianDelivers a satisfying, but shocking twist ending. -Entertainment WeeklyIts twisty, its mysterious, and its got a surprise ending thatll knock your socks off. -MTV NewsA shocking punch in the face that will stay with you long after you finish. -Hypable Surprising, thrilling, and beautifully executed. -Booklist, starred review Riveting, brutal and beautifully told. -Kirkus, starred review The ending is a stunner that will haunt readers for a long time to come. -SLJ, starred review “Astonishing. -Shelf Awareness, starred review About the Author E. Lockhart is the author of the #1 New York Times bestsell...

-Titulo Original : One Of Us Is Next The Sequel To One Of Us Is Lying-Fabricante : Delacorte Press-Descripcion Original: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The highly anticipated sequel to One of Us Is Lying! Theres a new mystery to solve at Bayview High, and theres a whole new set of rules.Fans of the hit thriller that started it all can watch the secrets of the Bayview Four be revealed in the One of Us is Lying TV series now streaming on NBCs Peacock! Come on, Bayview, you know youve missed this.A ton of copycat gossip apps have popped up since Simon died, but in the year since the Bayview four were cleared of his shocking death, no ones been able to fill the gossip void quite like he could. The problem is no one has the facts. Until now. This time its not an app, though-its a game. Truth or Dare.Phoebes the first target. If you choose not to play, its a truth. And hers is dark. Then comes Maeve and she should know better-always choose the dare. But by the time Knox is about to be tagged, things have gotten dangerous. The dares have become deadly, and if Maeve learned anything from Bronwyn last year, its that they cant count on the police for help. Or protection.Simons gone, but someones determined to keep his legacy at Bayview High alive. And the rules have changed.“Few craft teen suspense like McManus.” --Entertainment Weekly“A thriller from one of the best writers in the YA mystery genre, One of Us Is Next delivers more shocking surprises and twists you won’t see coming.” --PASTE Review Praise for One of Us Is Next: Full of exciting and unexpected twists and racing toward a shocking conclusion, McManus’s tale will not disappoint fans, and those unfamiliar with her previous work will inhale this complicated story of friendship and revenge. -Publishers Weekly, Starred Review A thrilling read...[that] has all the twists and turns that readers love. -Booklist Praise for One of Us Is Lying:A New York Times BestsellerAn EW Best YA Book of the Year SelectionA Buzzfeed Best YA Book of the Year SelectionA New York Public Librarys Best Book for Teens SelectionA Popcrush Best Young Adult Book of the Year SelectionA CBC Teen Choice Book Award NomineeA Bustle Best Young Adult Book of May 2017A Goodreads Best Young Adult Book of the Year NomineeA YALSA Top Ten Best Fiction Book NomineeA YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers “Pretty Little Liars meets The Breakfast Club....so make room for One of Us Is Lying in your bags, because this is one carry-on you won’t want to put down. -EW “You’ll tear through this juicy, super-fun (if murder can ever be fun?) thriller. -Bustle A whodunit with a Breakfast Club twist...following four unique voices on a chase to find the killer, this one will keep you guessing until the very, very end. -Popcrush Twisty plotting, breakneck pacing and intriguing characterisation add up to an exciting, single-sitting thrillerish treat. -The Guardian This is no ordinary whodunit…surprising and relevant. -USA Today Readers will have a hard time putting this clever page-turner down. -BookPage “An addictive, devour-in-one-sitting thriller with so many twists and turns youll be wondering until the very end: Who really killed Simon?” -Kara Thomas, author of The Darkest Corners and Little Monsters [As] McManuss intense mystery unfolds...each character becomes more complex and nuanced, adding richness and depth to the suspense. -VOYA, Starred Review This fast-paced blend of Gossip Girl, Pretty Little Liars, and classic John Hughes will leave readers racing to the finish as the try to unravel the mystery on their own. -Kirkus Reviews One of Us Is Lying is flat-out addictive...[McManus] weaves an authentic, suspenseful mystery that readers can imagine taking place at their very own high school.” -RT Book Reviews A smart, twisted, and unpredictable YA mystery that will have readers guessing until the very end. -SLJ An engaging, enticing look at the pressures of high school and the things that cause a person to lose control.-Booklist About the Author...

-Titulo Original : The Maze Runner (book 1)-Fabricante : Delacorte Press-Descripcion Original: Book one in the blockbuster Maze Runner series that spawned a movie franchise and ushered in a worldwide phenomenon! And don’t miss The Fever Code, the highly-anticipated series conclusion that finally reveals the story of how the maze was built! When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his name. He’s surrounded by strangers-boys whose memories are also gone. Outside the towering stone walls that surround them is a limitless, ever-changing maze. It’s the only way out-and no one’s ever made it through alive. Then a girl arrives. The first girl ever. And the message she delivers is terrifying: Remember. Survive. Run. The Maze Runner and Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, and Maze Runner: The Death Cure all are now major motion pictures featuring the star of MTVs Teen Wolf, Dylan O’Brien; Kaya Scodelario; Aml Ameen; Will Poulter; and Thomas Brodie-Sangster. Also look for James Dashner’s edge-of-your-seat MORTALITY DOCTRINE series! Praise for the Maze Runner series: A #1 New York Times Bestselling Series A USA Today Bestseller A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of the Year An ALA-YASLA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book An ALA-YALSA Quick Pick “[A] mysterious survival saga that passionate fans describe as a fusion of Lord of the Flies, The Hunger Games, and Lost.” -EW “Wonderful action writing-fast-paced…but smart and well observed.” -Newsday “[A] nail-biting must-read.” -Seventeen “Breathless, cinematic action.” -Publishers Weekly “Heart pounding to the very last moment.” -Kirkus Reviews “Exclamation-worthy.” -Romantic Times “James Dashner’s illuminating prequel [The Kill Order] will thrill fans of this Maze Runner [series] and prove just as exciting for readers new to the series.” -Shelf Awareness, Starred “Take a deep breath before you start any James Dashner book.” -Deseret News Review Praise for the Maze Runner series:A #1 New York Times Bestselling Series A USA Today Bestseller A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of the Year An ALA-YASLA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book An ALA-YALSA Quick Pick [A] mysterious survival saga that passionate fans describe as a fusion of Lord of the Flies, The Hunger Games, and Lost.-EW “Wonderful action writing-fast-paced…but smart and well observed.”-Newsday “[A] nail-biting must-read.”-Seventeen “Breathless, cinematic action.”-Publishers Weekly “Heart pounding to the very last moment.”-Kirkus Reviews “Exclamation-worthy.”-Romantic Times [STAR] “James Dashner’s illuminating prequel [The Kill Order] will thrill fans of this Maze Runner [series] and prove just as exciting for readers new to the series.”-Shelf Awareness, Starred Take a deep breath before you start any James Dashner book.-Deseret News About the Author James Dashner is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series: The Maze Runner, The Scorch Trials, The Death Cure, and The Kill Order, as well as The Eye of Minds and The Rule of Thoughts, the first two books in the Mortality Doctrine series. Dashner was born and raised in Georgia, but now lives and writes in the Rocky Mountains. To learn more about James and his books, visit JamesDashner , follow @jamesdashner on Twitter, and find dashnerjames on . Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter 1He began his new life standing up, surrounded by cold darkness and stale, dusty air.Metal ground against metal; a lurching shudder shook the floor beneath him. He fell down at the sudden movement and shuffled backward on his hands and feet, drops of sweat beading on his forehead despite the cool air. His back struck a hard metal wall; he slid along it until he hit the corner of the room. Sinking to the floor, he pulled his legs up tight against his body, hoping his eyes would soon adjust to the darkness.With another jolt, the room jerked upward like an old lift in a mine shaft.Harsh sounds of chains and pulleys, like the wor...

-Titulo Original : Where The Red Fern Grows-Fabricante : Delacorte Press-Descripcion Original: For fans of Old Yeller and Shiloh, Where the Red Fern Grows is a beloved classic that captures the powerful bond between man and man’s best friend. This special edition includes new material, including a note to readers from Newbery Medal winner and Printz Honor winner Clare Vanderpool, a letter from Wilson Rawls to aspiring writers, original jacket artwork, and more. Billy has long dreamt of owning not one, but two dogs. So when he’s finally able to save up enough money for two pups to call his own-Old Dan and Little Ann-he’s ecstatic. It’s true that times are tough, but together they’ll roam the hills of the Ozarks. Soon Billy and his hounds become the finest hunting team in the valley. Stories of their great achievements spread throughout the region, and the combination of Old Dan’s brawn, Little Ann’s brains, and Billy’s sheer will seems unbeatable. But tragedy awaits these determined hunters-now friends-and Billy learns that hope can grow out of despair. Praise for Where the Red Fern Grows A Top 100 Children’s Novel, School Library JournalA Must-Read for Kids 9 to 14, NPRA Great American Reads Selection (PBS)Winner of Multiple State AwardsOver 14 million copies in print! “A rewarding book . . . [with] careful, precise observation, all of it rightly phrased....Very touching.” -The New York Times Book Review “One of the great classics of children’s literature . . . Any child who doesn’t get to read this beloved and powerfully emotional book has missed out on an important piece of childhood for the last 40-plus years.” -Common Sense Media “An exciting tale of love and adventure you’ll never forget.” -School Library Journal “A book of unadorned naturalness.” -Kirkus Reviews “Written with so much feeling and sentiment that adults as well as children are drawn [in] with a passion.” -Arizona Daily Star “It’s a story about a young boy and his two hunting dogs and . . . I can’t even go on without getting a little misty.” -The Huffington Post “We tear up just thinking about it.” -Time on the film adaptation Review Praise for Where the Red Fern Grows A Top 100 Children’s Novel, School Library Journal A Must-Read for Kids 9 to 14, NPR A Great American Reads Selection (PBS) Winner of Multiple State Awards Over 14 million copies in print! “One of the great classics of children’s literature . . . Any child who doesn’t get to read this beloved and powerfully emotional book has missed out on an important piece of childhood for the last 40-plus years.” -Common Sense Media“A rewarding book . . . [with] careful, precise observation, all of it rightly phrased....Very touching.” -The New York Times Book Review “A book of unadorned naturalness.” -Kirkus Reviews “An exciting tale of love and adventure you’ll never forget.” -School Library Journal “Written with so much feeling and sentiment that adults as well as children are drawn [in] with a passion.” -Arizona Daily Star “It’s a story about a young boy and his two hunting dogs and . . . I can’t even go on without getting a little misty.” -The Huffington Post “We tear up just thinking about it.” -Time on the film adaptation About the Author Wilson Rawls is the author of the timeless classic Where the Red Fern Grows and the acclaimed novel Summer of the Monkeys. He was born on a small farm in the Ozark Mountains and spent much of his boyhood roaming northeastern Oklahoma with his only companion, an old bluetick hound. Since its publication more than fifty years ago, Where the Red Fern Grows has assumed the status of a classic and has been made into a widely acclaimed motion picture. Rawls second novel, Summer of the Monkeys, received rave reviews and won the prestigious California Young Reader Medal Award, among other accolades. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. When I left my office that beautiful spring day, I had no idea what was in store for me. To begin with, everything was too perfect f...

-Titulo Original : The Gilded Ones #2 The Merciless Ones-Fabricante : Delacorte Press-Descripcion Original: The epic, hotly anticipated sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller The Gilded Ones about a girl with the power to remake her world-or destroy it.“Fans of Children of Blood and Bone, Mulan, and the Dora Milaje from Black Panther are going to adore [The Gilded Ones].”-BuzzFeedIts been six months since Deka freed the goddesses in the ancient kingdom of Otera and discovered who she really is... but war is waging across the kingdom, and the real battle has only just begun. For there is a dark force growing in Otera-a merciless power that Deka and her army must stop. Yet hidden secrets threaten to destroy everything Deka has known. And with her own gifts changing, Deka must discover if she holds the key to saving Otera... or if she might be its greatest threat. The Merciless Ones is the second thrilling installment of the epic fantasy series in which a young heroine fights against a world that would dare tame her. This book shimmers like gold.-School Library Journal, starred review Review This action-packed sequel is even more thrilling than the first.-BuzzfeedCatch up now before Fornas planned trilogy is turned into the next major movie franchise.-E! OnlineThe second installment in Namina Forma’s West African-inspired fantasy series, this follow-up to The Gilded Ones doubles down on what made its predecessor so good: The rich, thoroughly lived-in world building full of details that are so unlike almost everything else in this genre space.-Paste This book shimmers like gold. Add it to your library shelves to dazzle voracious readers.-School Library Journal, starred reviewPraise for The Gilded Ones“Namina Forna could be the Toni Morrison of YA fantasy.” -Refinery 29“Fans of Children of Blood and Bone, Mulan, and the Dora Milaje from Black Panther are going to adore this one.” -BuzzFeed“The girls are powerful, the danger is real, and the characters are engaging and diverse. Forna has accomplished something really special here, equal parts subversive and fun.” -Tor“Namina Forna introduces readers to an intricate, West African-inspired fantasy world.”-POPSUGAR“Total book candy for fans of Tomi Ayedemis Children of Blood and Bone.” -PureWowA dark feminist tale spun with blood and gold, The Gilded Ones lifts the veil of violent patriarchy and burns the idea of purity to the ground. Must read! -Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times Bestselling author of The Belles“Haunting, brutal, and oh-so-relevant. This book will suck you into a world where girls bleed gold, magic fills the air, and the real monsters hide behind words instead of claws.” -Roseanne A. Brown, New York Times bestselling author of A Song of Wraiths and Ruin“An enthralling debut. The Gilded Ones redefines sisterhood and is sure to leave readers both inspired and ultimately hopeful. -Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Caraval “The Gilded Ones is a fierce, unflinching fantasy that marks Forna as a debut to watch.” -Kiersten White, New York Times bestselling author of And I DarkenPhenomenal and extraordinary! Fornas breathtaking use of language depicts a thrilling journey through an epic world, rife with danger and deception, as an obedient girl survives the patriarchy and becomes a warrior. Unquestionably, the best fantasy of 2021. -Kim Johnson, author of This is My America“An epic new fantasy with heart-stopping stakes and a fierce, persevering hero, The Gilded Ones is a dazzling and powerful debut.” -Elizabeth Lim, bestselling author of Spin the Dawn“A poignant examination of patriarchal oppression that ensnares its reader and doesn’t let go. With a compelling main character and fresh magic system, it takes you on a journey of self-discovery through a fantastically built world with a burning mystery at its heart.” -Kalyn Josephson, author of The Storm Crow“While elements of action and social justice are strong, there is also mystery . . . readers will find themselves awestruck with satisfyin...

-Titulo Original : Youd Be Home Now-Fabricante : Delacorte Press-Descripcion Original: From the New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces comes a stunning novel that Vanity Fair calls “impossibly moving” and “suffused with light”. In this raw, deeply personal story, a teenaged girl struggles to find herself amidst the fallout of her brothers addiction in a town ravaged by the opioid crisis.For all of Emorys life shes been told who she is. In town shes the rich one--the great-great-granddaughter of the mills founder. At school shes hot Maddie Wards younger sister. And at home, shes the good one, her stoner older brother Joeys babysitter. Everything was turned on its head, though, when she and Joey were in the car accident that killed Candy MontClaire. The car accident that revealed just how bad Joeys drug habit was. Four months later, Emmys junior year is starting, Joey is home from rehab, and the entire town of Mill Haven is still reeling from the accident. Everyones telling Emmy who she is, but so much has changed, how can she be the same person? Or was she ever that person at all? Mill Haven wants everyone to live one story, but Emmys beginning to see that people are more than they appear. Her brother, who might not be cured, the popular guy who lives next door, and most of all, many ghostie addicts who haunt the edges of the town. People spend so much time telling her who she is--it might be time to decide for herself.A journey of one sister, one brother, one family, to finally recognize and love each other for who they are, not who they are supposed to be, Youd Be Home Now is Kathleen Glasgows glorious and heartbreaking story about the opioid crisis, and how it touches all of us. From School Library Journal Gr 9 Up-Emory Ward has spent her life living in the shadow of her beautiful older sister, her troubled brother, and her super successful parents who expect her to be perfect. After a summer of turmoil, Emory returns to school as an outcast-the sister of an addict who the whole town holds responsible for the death of a young girl, she struggles to make new friends and take care of her brother who seems dangerously close to a relapse all the time. A story on the surface that seems to focus around her brothers addiction and rehabilitation, its really about Emmys story of rehabbing who she is and who she wants to be. This portrays the very real struggles that many communities experience. The narrative presents a nuanced look at a family trying to keep their loved ones safe and the toll that addiction takes on all of its members. A heartbreaking yet important story that will resonate with many, it also brings home the effects that addiction can take on an entire community. VERDICT A must-have for all high school fiction collections.-Erica Coonelly, Monroe Township M.S., NJ?(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. Review “Necessary, important, honest, loving, and true.” -Kirkus Reviews, starred review“The narrative presents a nuanced look at a family trying to keep their loved ones safe and the toll that addiction takes on all of its members…A heartbreaking yet important story.” -SLJ, starred review.. passionately illustrates the profound power of love...[a] remarkable and engrossing novel of life’s balance and imbalance between struggle and joy.-Booklist, starred review“As beautiful as it is raw… an unflinching tale of addiction.” -Amy Beashel, author of The Sky Is Mine “Raw, honest, and over-flowing with feelings… unlike anything I’ve ever experienced on the page.” -Erin Hahn, author of You’d Be Mine and More Than Maybe “In her gripping tale of an addict-adjacent teen and the fragile ecosystem she inhabits, Kathleen Glasgow expands our hearts and invites in a little more humanity.” -Val Emmich, New York Times bestselling author of Dear Evan Hansen: The Novel “Renders the invisible faces of addiction with rare humanity.” -Amber Smith, New York Times ...

-Titulo Original : Youll Be The Death Of Me-Fabricante : Delacorte Press-Descripcion Original: INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * From the author of One of Us Is Lying comes a brand-new pulse-pounding thriller. Its Ferris Buellers Day Off with murder when three old friends relive an epic ditch day, and it goes horribly-and fatally-wrong.Ivy, Mateo, and Cal used to be close. Now all they have in common is Carlton High and the beginning of a very bad day. Type A Ivy lost a student council election to the class clown, and now she has to face the school, humiliated. Heartthrob Mateo is burned out from working two jobs since his family’s business failed. And outsider Cal just got stood up . . . again. So when the three unexpectedly run into each other, they decide to avoid their problems by ditching. Just the three of them, like old times. Except they’ve barely left the parking lot before they run out of things to say. . . . . . until they spot another Carlton High student skipping school-and follow him to the scene of his own murder. In one chance move, their day turns from dull to deadly. And it’s about to get worse. It turns out Ivy, Mateo, and Cal still have some things in common...like a connection to the dead kid. And they’re all hiding something. Could it be that their chance reconnection wasn’t by chance after all? Fans of the hit thriller that started it all can watch the secrets of the Bayview Four be revealed in the One of Us is Lying TV series now streaming on NBCs Peacock! From School Library Journal Gr 9 Up-Ivy, Mateo, and Cal became best friends in middle school after skipping out on a school field trip and having the Best Day Ever. Now high school seniors, they dont talk with one another or move in the same circles. But all this changes the morning after Ivy loses the student council election to Boney Mahoney. The three end up in the parking lot together before school and decide it is a perfect day to skip. Cal is tired of being a loner and is uncertain about his new love interest. Mateo is worried about needing to work three jobs to help support his ailing mother and his cousin Amandas latest money scheme to help support the family. Ivy is embarrassed to sit through Boneys acceptance speech. Even though they havent spent time together in years, all three set out together to forget about what awaits them at school. In downtown Boston, they see Boney Mahoney has also skipped school, and they follow him to a vacant downtown building, where they find him murdered. The three become involved in investigating what happened to Boney on what soon becomes the Worst Day Ever as they realize they all have more in common with Boney and one another than they realized. VERDICT In her latest thriller, McManus draws readers in with her multiple voices (the narrative moves among Ivy, Mateo, and Cal) to bring readers a suspenseful day of murder and mayhem that will keep them guessing until the end.-Rebekah Buchanan, Western Illinois Univ., Macomb?(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. Review With fast pacing and her signature flair for the dramatic, McManus weaves a masterful tale of secrets, lies, and twisted intentions that will be sure to keep readers guessing whodunit, from start to finish. -Booklist (Starred review)A master of the teen thriller delivers again -Kirkus Reviews...a believable, pulse-pounding thriller. -Publishers Weekly About the Author Karen M. McManus earned her BA in English from the College of the Holy Cross and her MA in journalism from Northeastern University. She is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying, Two Can Keep a Secret, One of Us Is Next, The Cousins, and Youll Be the Death of Me. Her work has been published in more than 40 languages. To learn more about Karen and her books, visit karenmcmanus , or follow @writerkmc on Twitter and . Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. 1Ivy...

-Titulo Original : A Mighty Long Way (adapted For Young Readers) My Journey To Justice At Little Rock Central High School-Fabricante : Delacorte Press-Descripcion Original: Follow the story of Carlotta Walls LaNier, who in 1957 at the age of fourteen was one of nine black students who integrated the all-white Little Rock Central High School and became known as the Little Rock Nine.At fourteen years old, Carlotta Walls was the youngest member of the Little Rock Nine. The journey to integration in a place deeply against it would not be not easy. Yet Carlotta, her family, and the other eight students and their families answered the call to be part of the desegregation order issued by the US Supreme Court in its 1954 Brown v. Board of Education case. As angry mobs protested, the students were escorted into Little Rock Central High School by escorts from the 101st Airborne Division, which had been called in by then-president Dwight D. Eisenhower to ensure their safety. The effort needed to get through that first year in high school was monumental, but Carlotta held strong. Ultimately, she became the first Black female ever to walk across the Central High stage and receive a diploma. The Little Rock Nine experienced traumatic and life-changing events not only as a group but also as individuals, each with a distinct personality and a different story. This is Carlottas courageous story. About the Author CARLOTTA WALLS LANIER attended Michigan State University and graduated from Colorado State College, now the University of Northern Colorado, on whose board of trustees she sits. After working for the YWCA, she founded her own real estate brokerage firm, LaNier and Company. A sought-after lecturer, LaNier speaks at venues across the country, and she has received the Congressional Medal of Honor and two honorary doctorate degrees. She lives in Englewood, Colorado. LISA FRAZIER PAGE, a professional-in-residence at Louisiana State University, is a former editor and award-winning reporter at the Washington Post. She is coauthor of the New York Times bestseller The Pact: Three Young Men Make a Promise and Fulfill a Dream, and she has collaborated on several other books. A graduate of Dillard University in New Orleans, Page holds a master’s degree from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. She lives in the New Orleans metropolitan area with her husband, and they have four adult children...

-Titulo Original : The Cousins-Fabricante : Delacorte Press-Descripcion Original: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * From the bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying comes your next obsession. Youll never feel the same about family again.Milly, Aubrey, and Jonah Story are cousins, but they barely know each another, and theyve never even met their grandmother. Rich and reclusive, she disinherited their parents before they were born. So when they each receive a letter inviting them to work at her island resort for the summer, theyre surprised . . . and curious.Their parents are all clear on one point--not going is not an option. This could be the opportunity to get back into Grandmothers good graces. But when the cousins arrive on the island, its immediately clear that she has different plans for them. And the longer they stay, the more they realize how mysterious--and dark--their familys past is.The entire Story family has secrets. Whatever pulled them apart years ago isnt over--and this summer, the cousins will learn everything. Fans of the hit thriller that started it all can watch the secrets of the Bayview Four be revealed in the One of Us is Lying TV series now streaming on NBCs Peacock! Review “Every twist is gasp-inducing…. Another McManus novel worth pulling an all-nighter for.” -Kirkus ReviewsThe twists come fast and furious. -SLJMcManus (One of Us Is Lying) once again crafts a taut, multilayered mystery.... [She] weaves past and present to take readers on a well-paced, twisty ride that will hold readers rapt till the last page.” -Publishers Weekly Masterfully plotted and packed with her trademark twists, fans will be utterly hooked. -The Bookseller “A slow-burn, uneasy beginning ultimately makes way for a frantically paced end peppered with twists that genre fans will happily take in stride. . . . Fans of McManuss previous offerings and of mysteries steeped in family dramatics will be eager for this. -Booklist About the Author Karen M. McManus earned her BA in English from the College of the Holy Cross and her MA in journalism from Northeastern University. She is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying, Two Can Keep a Secret, One of Us Is Next, and The Cousins. Her work has been published in more than 40 languages. To learn more about Karen and her books, visit karenmcmanus , or follow @writerkmc on Twitter and . Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter One Milly I’m late for dinner again, but this time it’s not my fault. There’s a mansplainer in my way. “Mildred? That’s a grandmother’s name. But not even a cool grandmother.” He says it like he thinks he’s being clever. Like in all my seventeen years, no one else has ever noticed that my name isn’t the fashionable kind of classic. It took a Wall Street investment banker with slicked-back hair and a pinkie ring to render that particular bit of social commentary. I sip the dregs of my seltzer. “I was, in fact, named after my grandmother,” I say. I’m at a steak house in midtown at six o’clock on a rainy April evening, doing my best to blend with the happy hour crowd. It’s a game my friends and I play sometimes; we go to restaurant bars so we don’t have to worry about getting carded at the door. We wear our simplest dresses and extra makeup. We order seltzer water with lime--“in a small glass, please, I’m not that thirsty”--and gulp it down until there’s almost nothing left. Then we wait to see if anyone offers to buy us a drink. Somebody always does. Pinkie Ring smiles, his teeth almost fluorescent in the dim light. He must take his whitening regimen very seriously. “I like it. Quite a contrast for such a beautiful young woman.” He edges closer, and I catch a headache-inducing whiff of strong cologne. “You have a very interesting look. Where are you from?” Ugh. That’s marginally better than the What are you? question I get sometimes, but still gross. “New York,” I say pointedly. “You?” “I mean originally,” he clarifies, and th...

-Titulo Original : One Of Us Is Lying-Fabricante : Delacorte Press-Descripcion Original: THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING THRILLER“Pretty Little Liars meets The Breakfast Club” (EW ) in this “flat-out addictive” (RT Book Reviews) story of what happens when five strangers walk into detention and only four walk out alive. Pay close attention and you might solve this.On Monday afternoon, five students at Bayview High walk into detention. Bronwyn, the brain, is Yale-bound and never breaks a rule. Addy, the beauty, is the picture-perfect homecoming princess. Nate, the criminal, is already on probation for dealing. Cooper, the athlete, is the all-star baseball pitcher. AndSimon, the outcast, is the creator of Bayview High’s notorious gossip app. Only, Simon never makes it out of that classroom. Before the end of detention Simons dead. And according to investigators, his death wasn’t an accident. On Monday, he died. But on Tuesday, he’d planned to post juicy reveals about all four of his high-profile classmates, which makes all four of them suspects in his murder. Or are they the perfect patsies for a killer who’s still on the loose? Everyone has secrets, right? What really matters is how far you would go to protect them. And don’t miss the sequel, One of Us is Next! Review A New York Times BestsellerAn Entertainment WeeklyBest YA Book of the Year Selection A Buzzfeed Best YA Book of the Year SelectionA New York Public Librarys Best Book for Teens Selection A Popcrush Best Young Adult Book of the Year SelectionA CBC Teen Choice Book Award NomineeA Bustle Best Young Adult Book of the MonthA Goodreads Best Young Adult Book of the Year NomineeA YALSA Top Ten Best Fiction Book NomineeA YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers “Pretty Little Liars meets The Breakfast Club....so make room for One of Us Is Lying in your bags, because this is one carry-on you won’t want to put down. -Entertainment Weekly Online“You’ll tear through this juicy, super-fun (if murder can ever be fun?) thriller.-Bustle A whodunit with a Breakfast Club twist...following four unique voices on a chase to find the killer, this one will keep you guessing until the very, very end.-PopcrushTwisty plotting, breakneck pacing and intriguing characterisation add up to an exciting, single-sitting thrillerish treat.-The GuardianThis is no ordinary whodunit…surprising and relevant.-USA TodayReaders will have a hard time putting this clever page-turner down. -BookPage Online“An addictive, devour-in-one-sitting thriller with so many twists and turns youll be wondering until the very end: Who really killed Simon?”-Kara Thomas, author of The Darkest Corners and Little Monsters [As] McManuss intense mystery unfolds...each character becomes more complex and nuanced, adding richness and depth to the suspense. -VOYA, Starred ReviewThis fast-paced blend of Gossip Girl, Pretty Little Liars, and classic John Hughes will leave readers racing to the finish as the try to unravel the mystery on their own.-Kirkus ReviewsOne of Us Is Lying is flat-out addictive...[McManus] weaves an authentic, suspenseful mystery that readers can imagine taking place at their very own high school.”-RT Book ReviewsA smart, twisted, and unpredictable YA mystery that will have readers guessing until the very end.-SLJ An engaging, enticing look at the pressures of high school and the things that cause a person to lose control.-Booklist About the Author Karen M. McManus earned her BA in English from the College of the Holy Cross and her MA in journalism from Northeastern University. She is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying, its sequel One of Us Is Next, Two Can Keep a Secret and The Cousins. Her work has been published in more than 40 languages. To learn more about Karen and her books, visit karenmcmanus , or follow @writerkmc on Twitter and . Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter One Bronwyn Monday, September 24, ...

-Titulo Original : Bright We Burn (and I Darken)-Fabricante : Delacorte Press-Descripcion Original: The tumultuous, edge-of-your-seat conclusion to the New York Times bestselling AND I DARKEN series--the epic saga that reads like Game of Thrones . . . if it were set in the Ottoman Empire. Who will live? Who will die? And who will rule triumphant?Haunted by the sacrifices he made in Constantinople, Radu is called back to the new capital. Mehmed is building an empire, becoming the sultan his people need. But Mehmed has a secret: as emperor, he is more powerful than ever . . . and desperately lonely. Does this mean Radu can finally have more with Mehmed . . . and would he even want it? Ladas rule of absolute justice has created a Wallachia free of crime. But Lada wont rest until everyone knows that her countrys borders are inviolable. Determined to send a message of defiance, she has the bodies of Mehmeds peace envoy delivered to him, leaving Radu and Mehmed with no choice. If Lada is allowed to continue, only death will prosper. They must go to war against the girl prince. But Mehmed knows that he loves her. He understands her. She must lose to him so he can keep her safe. Radu alone fears that they are underestimating his sisters indomitable will. Only by destroying everything that came before--including her relationships--can Lada truly build the country she wants. Claim the throne. Demand the crown. Rule the world.Rich . . . A worthy end to a powerful saga. --BooklistExciting, complex, and faithful to the feelings that drive human beings in love and conflict. . . . Highly recommended. --SLJAn intense, engrossing read. --KirkusPRAISE FOR NOW I RISE:Gorgeous, rich, and rewarding. --Booklist, Starred ReviewAbsolutely devastating in the best way. --Kirkus Reviews, Starred ReviewA, 5 knives. --Amie Kaufman, New York Times bestselling coauthor of the STARBOUND and ILLUMINAE FILES trilogiesFierce, epic, and crazy fun. --Melissa Albert, New York Times bestselling author of The Hazel WoodPRAISE FOR AND I DARKEN:A dark jewel of a story, one that gleams with fierce, cunning characters--absolutely riveting. --Alexandra Bracken, #1 New York Times bestselling author of PassengerA dark, gritty, and seriously badass epic that will have you dying for more . . . required reading for every feminist fantasy fan. --BuzzFeedEvocative . . . this book takes no prisoners. --NPR Review White takes excellent advantage of the rich setting, exploring through historical people and cultures the timeless issues of faith and religions, love, the importance of geography, and the complex intersections of each as boundaries conflict.-VOYA, starred reviewPolitics, battle strategy, and betrayals thrill, . . . An intense, engrossing read that never loses sight of its passionate characters humanity, especially when theyre at their worst. -KirkusWhite has crafted a conclusion to this epic story that is exciting, complex, and faithful to the feelings that drive human beings in love and conflict. . . . Though this is the final work in a trilogy, the characters continue to develop and deepen. The ending is satisfying, plausible, and not without hope. -SLJWhite balances tender moments with vicious acts of war, and Radu’s sensitivity is a worthy foil for the violent excesses that are Lada’s defining character trait. . . . A worthy end to a powerful saga. -Booklist Praise for Now I Rise: Gorgeous, rich, and rewarding.-Booklist, starred review Absolutely devastating in the best way. -Kirkus, starred reviewLush and ominous.--SLJ“A, 5 knives.”-Amie Kaufman, New York Times bestselling co-author of the STARBOUND and ILLUMINAE FILES trilogies“Fierce, epic, and crazy fun.”-Melissa Albert, New York Times bestselling author of THE HAZEL WOOD“Kiersten White is a genius.”-Justine Larbalestier, author of MY SISTER ROSA and LIARPraise for And I Darken: “A dark jewel of a story, one that gleams with fierce, cunning characters-absolutely riveting.” -Alexandra Bracken, #1 New York Times bestselling author...

-Titulo Original : Freed By Flame And Storm-Fabricante : Delacorte Press-Descripcion Original: For fans of Tamora Pierce and Kristin Cashore comes the exciting and thoughtful social-justice fantasy sequel to Bound by Blood and Sand. Revolution is nigh, and one seventeen-year-old girl stands at the head of it all. Jae used to be a slave, laboring with the rest of her people under a curse that forced her to obey any order she was given. At seventeen, she found the source of her peoples lost magic and became the only person to break free--ever. Now she wants to use her power to free the rest of her people, but the ruling class will do anything to stop her. Jae knows that breaking the curse on her people would cause widespread chaos, even unimaginable violence between the castes, and her caste would likely see the worst of it. Many would die. But to let them remain shackled is to doom them to continue living without free will. How is one girl, raised a slave and never taught to wield power, supposed to decide the fate of a nation? Much food for thought and discussion; but above all, a gripping read. -Kirkus ReviewsUnflinchingly honest...A satisfying sequel. -SLJThe action of this memorable story is fast and furious, its challenges many, and the fight for right ever-present. -Booklist“Allen does a great job of interweaving elements of the backstory throughout...will appeal to readers looking for stories about social justice.” -VOYA Review Much food for thought and discussion; but above all, a gripping read. -Kirkus ReviewsUnflinchingly honest...A satisfying sequel. -SLJThe action of this memorable story is fast and furious, its challenges many, and the fight for right ever-present. -BooklistPraise for Bound by Blood and Sand, book one in the duology “Allen’s lush debut mixes current, pressing questions with fantasy while exploring systematic injustice and historical oppression. . . . Readers will clamor for the sequel.” -Publishers Weekly “[Jae] is a particularly courageous choice for a heroine. While this volume comes to a satisfying (if bittersweet) conclusion, there is clearly-thankfully!-more to come. Ferocious and intelligent.” -Kirkus Reviews About the Author Becky Allen grew up in a tiny town outside Ithaca, New York, and graduated from Brandeis University with a major in American studies and a minor in journalism. For the last eight years, she has held various positions at TheBody , an online HIV resource. She is now the website director. Becky loves New York, brunch, and feminism. She cannot function without coffee. She lives in New York City with her sister, Rachel, and their cat, Lily. It was a conversation with her sister about irrigation that inspired Becky to wonder about a fantasy world where irrigation was fueled by magic, and what that would mean. Their discussion became Bound by Blood and Sand and its sequel, Freed by Flame and Storm. Visit her site beckyallenbooks and follow her on Twitter @allreb Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Chapter 1Erra stepped into the small meeting chamber with her mind already racing. The room was lantern-­lit, with latticework over the flames casting strange shadows and making the faces of the four Highest look even more serious. She took a breath and tried to match them, grim for grim, and waited to be told what this was about. Two other Highest heirs had already been in, one at a time, and then dismissed just as quickly. Their expressions had betrayed nothing but bafflement, given no sign at all of why they’d been called here, in front of their parents, or what had happened inside.Now it was her turn.The four current Highest were waiting for her, seated on cushions around the low table. Her father, Elthis Danardae, was among them. He wore the same dead-­eyed expression he’d had since returning home from one of their remote estates weeks ago with the news that her younger brother, Elan, had died. He hadn’t spoken about it much, but she’d learned from others that Elan had...