"'The Tanaka Family Legacy' is a story of temporal turmoil that will leave readers questioning the very fabric of reality. In this chronicle of chrono-chaos, we follow the Tanaka family as they uncover their ancestral role as guardians of time in a world teetering on the brink of temporal collapse. Their journey sends them on a high-stakes quest, battling the relentless Chronophage and navigating perilous alternate timelines, all while unraveling the secrets hidden within a haunted family portrait.
This story of family bonds tested across eons will appeal to readers who enjoy a narrative served with a side of existential dread and a touch of razor-sharp wit. Be warned, dear reader, for once you enter the world of 'The Tanaka Family Legacy,' your perception of time may stretch beyond recognition. Should you choose to proceed, prepare for a story that will make you question the nature of fate, the danger of meddling with time, and the resilience of family ties when faced with forces far beyond mortal understanding."
"'The Perpetual Monday' is a story of week-long woes that will make readers rethink the start of the workweek. In this chronicle of time-loop trouble, eccentric detective Olivia Faulkner investigates a town cursed to an endless loop of Mondays. Her journey pits her against unpredictable time anomalies and the enigmatic Mr. Cogsworth as she races to break the cycle and bring Tuesday to life.
This story of paradoxical proportions is perfect for readers who savor a dash of dread with a hearty dose of humor. Be warned, dear reader, for once you start 'The Perpetual Monday,' you may find yourself side-eyeing your calendar. Should you continue, prepare for a story that questions time's flow, the invention of alarm clocks, and the perils of snoozing one too many times."
"'The Zoet Family's Delicious Dangers' is a story of culinary chaos that will leave readers viewing their kitchens with newfound caution. In this chronicle of gastronomic mischief, the Zoet family faces a revolution from their pantry. From rebellious bread to plotting pancakes, the Zoets must use their wits to quell the culinary uprising.
This story of epicurean upheaval will captivate those who enjoy a mix of absurdity and culinary intrigue. Be warned, dear reader, for once you open 'The Zoet Family's Delicious Dangers,' your pantry may appear much less innocent. Should you continue, brace yourself for a story that questions the power of imagination and the consequences of baked goods gone rogue."
"'The Last Honeybee on Earth' is a story of apian adventure that will leave readers buzzing with curiosity about the natural world. In this chronicle of insect intrigue, we follow Beatrice, the world’s last honeybee, on a quest to restore balance to a world gone wild. Her journey pits her against robotic pollinators and the devious Dr. Beeswax, with an abundance of bee puns and danger at every turn.
This story of bee-based bravery will appeal to readers who enjoy science with a side of wit. Be warned, dear reader, for once you enter 'The Last Honeybee on Earth,' your own garden may seem filled with secrets. Should you continue, prepare for a tale that questions evolution, ecology, and the humble power of one little bee."
"Toys will be toys!
Thirteen-year-old Jonathan Foster is a dedicated miniature model-maker, specializing in fantasy and comic book characters. While his down-to-earth father wishes his son would find a less solitary interest, Jonathan resists.
Out on a walk after an altercation with his father, Jon finds a deposit of unusual sparkling mud in a stream. Feeling it might be of use, he uses it to mold a goblin. He finds that the model has an unusually brilliant finish and looks uncannily realistic. Though, there’s definitely a vague air of menace about it when it comes to life.
The next thing he knows, the goblin creates a miniature army of models who begin wreaking havoc on Jon’s life since they are not opposed to taking lives in the most brutal fashion. Discovering that the goblin model is the general of this hostile army, Jon must return to the source to find answers so that he can save those closest to him."
"This program is read by Grammy and Emmy Award-winning actor Kristolyn Lloyd
Monsters and mortals, rejoice! Acheron is back . . .
Though Laure has tried to close the lid on her ballet shoes and the feelings she once held for dance since the Palais Garnier incident two months ago, Laure is spinning out. Between partying, drinking, and avoiding anything and, well, everyone, she has no time to be anything but a monster. But when Laure stumbles across a mysterious dead body during one of her nights out, she’s forced to notice the cracks stretching beyond herself.
Below the streets of Paris, Elysium is dying, and Acheron and Lethe’s influence is spilling into the streets like a blight. Laure isn’t the only of Elysium’s beasts to rise from the ruins of Palais Garnier, and someone is mobilizing an army of monsters with plans greater than Laure, Andor, and Keturah could have ever guessed. While Laure is warring between her wants and Acheron’s ever-demanding appetite, she and her circle of monsters are left to reckon with a not-so-simple question: how do you save yourself from oblivion?
Jamison Shea's sharp and unflinching voice will bring readers to terrifying new heights in this vicious sequel to the 'relentlessly gory and almost euphoric in its embrace of the horrific' (NPR) I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast is Me.
A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt and Company Books for Young Readers"
"Lovers-to-enemies as you've never seen it before, Emily Varga's YA romantasy debut For She is Wrath is the epic tale of a girl escaped from prison and hell-bent on revenge.
Betrayed by her ex-lover and falsely imprisoned for a crime she didn't commit, Dania counts down the days until she can exact her revenge. When a fellow prisoner offers a chance at escape and the keys to a dangerous Jinn magic, Dania seizes the opportunity and, armed with a brand-new identity and all the power she could want, enacts a plan to bring down those who betrayed her and her family.
But the one person standing in her way is the very man who signed her life away in the first place, and retribution becomes a complicated game of cat and mouse. Because sometimes betrayal isn't as simple as it seems and revenge certainly isn't as easy - not when your heart is involved.
Prepare to be swept away in this epic and romantic gender-flipped retelling of The Count of Monte Cristo by debut author Emily Varga."
"The gripping new YA thriller from the author of FOUR GOOD LIARS, and the perfect read for fans of A GOOD GIRL’S GUIDE TO MURDER.
'A tense and satisfying cosy murder mystery, with an added really fun STEM element in the form of graphs, charts and Venn diagrams to illustrate the investigation
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I loved going through all the workings!' Ravena Guron, author of This Book Kills
How do you catch a murderer without knowing who the victim is?
Science-obsessed Grace’s fresh start with her dad in Devon is derailed when the smart speaker in their new house comes alive at midnight and says: I’m going to murder you.
And after Grace begins to investigate, she uncovers four mysterious deaths – all supposedly accidents – that are linked to the device.
But only Grace knows that one of those deaths was actually a murder – and now she must identify both the victim and the killer, using the methodology of a chemistry experiment … before she ends up dead herself.
The gripping new YA thriller from the author of FOUR GOOD LIARS.
'An immaculately plotted, clever book with a great ending!' Sue Wallman, author of Lying About Last Summer"
"John Tucker Must Die meets A Good Girl's Guide to Murder in this tongue-in-cheek mystery about three feuding exes of a social media prank star who are forced to work together to uncover the truth behind his death when his deactivated account resurfaces online with claims that one of them murdered him.
Kiara, Priscilla, and Nevaeh have nothing in common-except they just found out that they're all dating Tommy Harding, the internet's most famous teen prank star.
KIARA is the girlfriend who the cameras know and love, the academic star who Tommy parades around in public to keep his image in check.
PRISCILLA is Tommy's co-star. As a beauty influencer and an accomplice to Tommy's notorious antics, she's always known that the two of them could be the Internet's power couple-if only he would confess to his girlfriend what really goes on during their 'rehearsals'.
And NEVAEH is the good girl, the pastor's daughter who'd never dream of dating a boy who's already taken.
When a viral post from Tommy's social media account exposes his cheating ways during their high school class trip to Florida's biggest theme park, the girls are crushed-and furious. Tommy claims his account was hacked. Now, Kiara, Priscilla, and Nevaeh want him out of their lives. Forever. After all, Tommy doesn't just hold their hearts-he holds their secrets, too.
But when Tommy's body is found the next morning, their so-called wish becomes a twisted reality. Because Tommy may be gone, but the internet is forever. And the girls are about to go from strangers to suspects…."
"A USA Today bestseller! The first book in a thrilling mystery duology that follows Lizzie Bennet and Mr. Darcy from the acclaimed Jane Austen Murder Mystery series!
It is a truth universally acknowledged that London’s first female solicitor in possession of the details of a deadly crime must be in want of a suspect.
The tenacious Lizzie Bennet has earned her place at Longbourn, her father’s law firm. Her work keeps her busy, but luckily it gives her plenty of reasons to consult (and steal occasional kisses) with Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, a stern but secretly softhearted solicitor at Pemberley.
Lizzie is hired to investigate a deadly warehouse fire and to find the mysterious woman who was spotted at the scene moments before the flames took hold. But when the case leads to the sitting room of a woman Darcy once proposed marriage to, the delicate balance between personal and professional in their relationship is threatened.
Questions of the future are cast aside when the prime suspect is murdered and Lizzie’s own life is threatened. As the body count rises and their suspicions about what was really going on in the warehouse grow, the pressure is on for Lizzie and Darcy to uncover the truth.
Classic characters with an enthralling twist—Lizzie and Darcy, as introduced in the hit novel Pride and Premeditation, are back for more suspense, danger, and romance!"
"When an heiress disappears from her superyacht and security footage shows her getting pushed, the main suspect has to prove her innocence in this thrilling mystery at sea told in reverse chronological order, perfect for fans of Karen McManus and Genuine Fraud.
It was supposed to be the best-ever girls’ trip: five days, four friends, one luxury yacht, no parents. But on the final night, as the yacht cruised the deep and dark waters between Florida and Grand Cayman, eighteen-year-old heiress Giselle vanished. She’s nowhere to be found the next morning even after a frantic search, until security footage surfaces . . . showing Maggie pushing her overboard.
But Maggie has no memory of what happened. All she knows is that she woke up with a throbbing headache, thousands of dollars in cash in her safe, a passport that isn’t hers, and Giselle’s diary. And while Maggie had her own reasons to want Giselle dead, so did everyone else on board: jealous Viv, calculating Emi, even some members of the staff.
What really went down on the top deck that night? Maggie will have to work her way backward to uncover the secrets that everyone—even Giselle—kept below deck or she’s dead in the water.
Jan Gangsei crafts a compulsively readable tale of privilege, family, and identity wrapped in a wholly original mystery that will keep readers on the edges of their seats until the final twist."
