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Irish Garda detective Mick Boyle is back in the most challenging manhunt he has ever had to face. Young girls are vanishing off the streets in a trail that leads from Downpatrick in Northern Ireland to Boyle’s doorstep in Castlebar, County Mayo. The mystery killer has evaded capture in a spree that stretches back 10 years – and there is no sign that he intends to stop. He never leaves clues. He doesn’t offer up bodies. He simply picks off his victims one by one before moving on to the next target. But Boyle is determined to catch him – no matter what it takes. The kidnapper is ...

Trailblaze: Your Ultimate Guide to Hiking Adventures and Hidden Paths is your all-in-one companion to the wild. Whether you're stepping onto a trail for the first time or gearing up for your next epic thru-hike, this guide has everything you need to hike smarter, deeper, and with more purpose. Packed with practical tips, inspiring insights, and real-world wisdom, Trailblaze goes beyond gear lists and trail maps.

One tiny snail longs to see the world and hitches a lift on the tail of a whale. Together they go on an amazing journey, past icebergs and volcanoes, sharks and penguins, and the little snail feels so small in the vastness of the world. But when disaster strikes and the whale is beached in a bay, it's the tiny snail who saves the day.

Young black bear Lusa has left the comfort of the zoo, determined against all odds to make her way in the wild. It is there that she encounters grizzly cub Toklo and a mysterious changeling named Ujurak. Once united, the cubs find themselves on a journey toward a mystical place - if only they knew where.

At 23, Andrew Forsthoefel headed out the back door of his home in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, with a backpack, an audio recorder, his copies of Whitman and Rilke, and a sign that read "Walking to Listen". He had just graduated from Middlebury College and was ready to begin his adult life, but he didn't know how. So he decided to take a cross-country quest for guidance, one where everyone he met would be his guide. In the year that followed, he faced an Appalachian winter and a Mojave summer. He met beasts inside: fear, loneliness, doubt.

Dive into an enchanting underwater world with Caster and Onni in this captivating tale of friendship, courage, and adventure. When a mysterious call echoes through their peaceful Coral Village, these two brave friends set off on a perilous journey to answer its plea. Along the way, they'll encounter a giant lobster guarding ancient secrets, navigate a treacherous whirlpool, and restore light to a forgotten underwater cave. But as they venture deeper into the unknown, they'll discover that a greater darkness lurks beneath the surface, threatening to engulf their beloved ocean.

A mysterious map holds the key to the location of an ancient treasure city. When the Wright cousins set out on horseback to find it, they run headlong into desert, flash floods, treacherous passages, and formidable foes. Saddle up for thrilling discoveries and the cousins’ wacky sense of humor in this grand Western adventure, The Secret of the Lost City! Family friendly!

When Hank makes the mistake of asking Drover what he's doing, Drover reveals his observation that the moon looks like a cookie! After some highly scientific discussion and calculations, Hank and Drover agree that the moon is a cookie, not swiss chesse. And, when Loper sets down Sally May's picnic basket, which contains some oatmeal raisin cookies, the plot thickens, and Hank realizes the cookie moon was a sign that he should...you'll never guess what!

After Pete the Barncat starts a rumor about a Phantom Dog in the machine shed, Hank the Cowdog - the head of ranch security - decides that he better check it out. And sure enough, when Hank takes a peek into the shadows, he sees the meanest, toughest, stupidest dog he's ever seen.

In this animal fantasy series, 12-year-old Leo is next in line for the throne of Singara. But before he can become king, he must prove his worth in a fight to the death with a slaycon, a scorpion-like monster. However, killing a slaycon may be the least of Leo's problems. The Maguar, Singara's sworn enemy, are rising up, and closer to home, Singara is being torn apart by Leo's cousin. Even worse, Leo is a Spinner, cursed with a dangerous, forbidden magic.

"It’s a preposterous plan. Still, if you do get up it, it’ll be the hardest thing that’s been done in the Himalayas." Thus spoke Chris Bonington when Peter Boardman and Joe Tasker presented him with their plan to tackle the unscaled West Wall of Changabang - the Shining Mountain - in 1976. Bonington’s was one of the more positive responses; most felt the climb impossibly hard, especially for a two-man, lightweight expedition.

The four Aldens like visiting the large old museum owned by their grandfather's friend. But then Jessie sees a huge, scary shadow moving in the room where the dinosaur skeletons are on display. And bones from the enormous Tyrannosaurus rex disappear. They must find the missing bones and solve the mystery before an exhibit is scheduled to open - or there might not be a dinosaur exhibit at all!

Their magic tree house takes Jack and Annie deep into the sea, where they meet up with dolphins, sharks, and octopi as they search for the answer to an ancient riddle.

Adventure-loving penguin Jackson dreams of being a secret agent like his Uncle Bryn, who works for the Frosty Bureau of Investigation. Jackson and his gadget-inventing best friend, Quigley, might officially be too young to join the FBI, but they aren’t going to let that stop them! They just need to come up with the right plan to prove they are worthy. But when one of Q’s inventions goes dangerously wrong, Jackson suddenly finds himself dropped right in the middle of an FBI stakeout. There’s fishy business afoot at the city’s aquarium....

Welcome to Backyard County, Mississippi—where the dirt is rich, the compost is gourmet, and the worms are smarter than they look. Meet Riley the Red Worm, a scrappy, sharp-witted underdog who just wants peace, quiet, and a prime spot in the compost heap. But when the legendary Night Crawler Nate slithers in from Fisher’s County with charm, muscle, and a mysterious agenda, Riley finds himself in the middle of the squirmiest showdown the soil has ever seen. With an all-star cast of bug buddies, a moldy villain threatening the entire garden, and a secret human experiment creeping closer ...

Holy guacamole! Skippyjon Jones is crazy-loco for dinosaurs! The kitty boy enters (via his closet) the land of dinosaurs in search of the fabled Skipposaurus. Instead, he runs into his old amigos, the Chimichango gang. When a T-Mex threatens the pack, it’s El Skippito, the great sword fighter, to the rescue. With yips and yowls, he drives the big baddie away, so all the dino-dudes can rattle their bones another day.

This second original novel tells the all-new adventures of Maisie Lockwood as she navigates a world filled with dinosaurs both ferocious and friendly. When Maisie, Owen, and Claire track Blue to Yosemite, they find her tracker in the park, but the dinosaur is nowhere to be found. Owen and Claire decide they should stay for until they locate Blue, and that means Maisie has to go on her most exciting adventure yet—school! She’s nervous, but quickly makes new friends but also discovers there are six dinosaurs that need their protection.

Bowser the dog is doing great. He's been adopted by Birdie, the greatest girl in the world, and he gets lots of love, lots of walks, and sometimes even bacon! But why is Birdie looking so worried? Who broke into their house? Why is the new girl in town digging into the old mystery of what really happened to Birdie's dad, a policeman killed in the line of duty? Bowser better keep his ears perked and his paws at the ready. A murder case that went cold long ago is fixing to get way too hot.

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Kyle in "A Story Of Stones," a captivating children's book that combines the thrill of exploration with invaluable life lessons. Suitable for readers aged 8 to 12, this enchanting tale invites young explorers to follow Kyle, a curious nine-year-old boy, as he ventures off the beaten path and into a magical woodland world. While seeking a new route home from school, Kyle stumbles upon more than just a hidden trail. His simple detour leads him to meet Mr. Howard, a wise old stone collector, who introduces him to the fascinating world of geology. ...

In Movement There Is Peace is a powerful tale of travel, adventure, and unexpected faith. It begins with a doctor who walks away from her practice in order to cure her own paralyzing anxiety. Once free, she discovers that leaving is really only fleeing if there's no new direction. Could this be the reason for her husband's sudden inspiration?