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It’s 1900, and Kat Livingston jumps at the chance to become one of the first female journalists in a small town just outside of old Chicago. Born to society and wealth, the death of her parents has forced her out into the working world. Kat’s good friend returns after a long and secret absence and the threat of scandal hangs in the air. When a suspicious stranger is murdered, casting blame on her friend, Kat uses her wits and natural gifts to find the cold blooded killer.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Just delightful read, funny, witty, very British with good twists. It is reminiscent of other writers in the same vein, but I couldn't put the book down. I had to read the entire series in a few days. Just fun and can't wait for the next installments!" --Sylvie J.-M., amazon.com A DELIGHTFUL COZY MYSTERY FULL OF QUAINT VILLAGES, QUIRKY CHARACTERS, AND MADCAP ADVENTURES BY A BESTSELLING AUTHOR. Helen Ryes and Martha Littleword, two Americans living in England, become fast friends and amateur sleuths when a murder lands them in hot water. Killers unfortunately rarely stop at ...

Thought-provoking essays and articles on religion and atheism, dealing with religious apologetics, fallacies, miracles and other frauds. Volume 3 of the Light of Reason series based on the popular Rosa Rubicondior blog rosarubicondior.blogspot.com. (Beware of abusive imitations).

When Victor Kensington, heir to one of the wealthiest fortunes in Cedar Grove, drops dead at the glamorous Midnight Masquerade, whispers of foul play ripple through the grand estate. The Kensington family’s wealth and secrets are a dangerous combination, and everyone in attendance is a suspect. Lila Harrington, a local innkeeper and amateur sleuth, is no stranger to mystery. She can’t resist the call to uncover the truth hidden behind the family’s gilded facade. As secrets unravel and connections to a missing heirloom emerge, Lila is drawn into the glittering yet treacherous world of ...

Amazon #1 Best Seller - Anesthesiology Dive into a hilarious assortment of real-life medical stories and adventures from the operating room and beyond! Artfully written with a witty, authentic, and often sarcastic tone, I Watch You Sleep is a humorous and profound collection of true medical stories, drawn from the life and career of practicing anesthesiologist Zach Antonov, MD. As the lovechild of an often-misunderstood medical field and a passion for amateur comedy, this book is bursting with pointed anecdotes, silly stories from college and med school, modern medical controversies, and ...

Attending her high school reunion Beth Thomson is filled with dread. After a run in with old enemies, will a chance encounter with her high school crush change things for the better? Or will old insecurities get in the way?

New & revised edition! An award-winning magical journey of self-discovery set in 16th century Italy. Berka was raised by her hermit father in the wild, secluded from human society. At the dawn of her fifteenth summer she meets a faun, a being from a different realm. The two are instantly drawn to each other, but their secret meetings are soon disturbed by the arrival of a group of bandits. The threat intensifies when the group’s leader establishes an alliance with evil spirits from the underworld. Berka’s father comes up with an escape plan, but she doesn’t want to leave and so she ...

The epic conclusion is upon us. Togashi was chosen to champion Elasha’s kingdom by Sumara, the sun goddess, because she believed Togashi was nothing more than a weak, dying Asmir. He’s determined to prove Sumara wrong before the poison in his blood consumes his body, no matter the cost. All seemed lost. The foul sun goddess ordered her champion to destroy Stone Garden, the home city of the Drow, so her new kingdom could be built over it. Her resources are vast, and Sun Guard, home of the sun elves, quickly evolved into the largest, most powerful kingdom in the world. Not only that, but ...

“Tears of joy were streaming down my cheeks as the intense and dazzling rays of the rising sun penetrated my whole being. It felt like the kiss of an angel. My body was almost unable to handle this much bliss! Every cell of my being felt vibrant and joyful, nourished by a broad current of warmth and life flowing down from the sun. The radiant beams of morning sunlight seemed to transform everything along their path. I was no longer sitting on a solid rock protruding from a massive planet; all my surroundings were fluid, vibrating and alive.” For some, meditation simply means sitting ...

What if the universe weren't made of particles and dimensions too complex to imagine, but of simple, beautiful threads and luxidoni you could see, feel, and even ride? Be a kid for 15 minutes and start the journey! Join Lux (light) and Vi (life), two curious children who fall asleep under a tree and awaken inside the very fabric of the universe. As they travel through darkness, structure, and wonder, they witness the birth of light, atoms, gravity, stars, and galaxies—and something more profound: how simplicity can explain everything. Inspired by the revolutionary Threads and Luxidoni ...

Adrienne is looking forward to the scrapbooking cruise, especially when she learns that her friend Minnie’s daughter, Vanessa, is joining them as a guest! However, Minnie and Addi's friends Cece and Greg Washington all seem to be acting rather strangely, and Addi can’t understand what’s gotten into them. Before she can figure out the bizarre behavior of the crew, this cruise’s guest of honor, scrapbooking superstar Irina Clark is murdered, and all signs point to Vanessa as the culprit. Could Minnie's daughter really have done it? Unfortunately, the Captain finds out what Minnie, ...

The man Maria loves is losing his battle against Satan. He’s half a world away, and all she knows is that he is in trouble. Accompanied by her beloved Uncle Orvel, she sets out for Jerusalem and an unforeseen confrontation with the powers of darkness. Following clues and searching for closure, they find themselves in the very pit of the center of evil, forced into a battle which none of them is fully prepared to fight. Their adventure leads them to the holy city of Jerusalem to the burial site of Moses, then on to Istanbul, Pergamum, and eventually Germany, where they face an ancient evil...

Dare to enter Harmony House... if you can survive its curse. Nestled in the heart of Brooklyn, New York, Harmony House is a striking estate with an allure that draws people in—only to trap them in a web of terror. Five new owners have crossed its threshold, each unaware of the horrors waiting inside. What starts as a dream home quickly turns into a nightmare as they confront the malevolent spirits that haunt its halls. Each story reveals the twisted history of Harmony House through the eyes of its ill-fated residents. From terrifying apparitions to sinister forces that toy with the mind, ...

Cedar Grove is abuzz with excitement as the Halloween Festival draws near, but for Lila Harrington, owner of the Harrington Inn, the holiday takes a chilling turn. Strange creaks echo from the empty upper floors, shadowy figures flit through the halls, and a mysterious history of tragic lovers haunts the property. When one of her guests is found dead under suspicious circumstances, Lila’s unease turns to determination. With her best friend Jane by her side and her clever beagle Barkley sniffing out clues, Lila dives into a mystery that blurs the lines between the supernatural and the all-...

Druid Wanted: Dead or Alive There are those who aren't happy that a druid has returned to the Valley of Nymis. Dark forces rise to take over the wilderness - both from without and within. They hunt for me - and the one I've sworn to protect. The Elven Cult of Exdohr has put a bounty on my head because I'm the only one stopping them from summoning their dark god to this world. With my companions, a kitsune, goblin, harpy, and demigoddess, we may well be the only ones to stand against the tide of destruction that threatens to sweep across the valley. I'm not sure this is the job that I signed...

What if you accidentally climbed through a portal into a different world? Elan’s world falls apart when his twin brother Uani is snatched from right in front of his eyes by winged creatures. Uani disappears into the uncharted subterranean passages of the planet Hathalia. Summoning all his courage, Elan joins the warriors to travel down into Hathalia’s depths to find Uani and ends up crawling up through a portal into Yellowstone National Park. Eleven and alone, Elan needs to find a way to survive on Earth as he starts the daunting task of finding his twin brother. Elan’s search for his...

This book is not a religious/spiritual adventure but one of facts. The shroud of Turin exists as a photographic negative and dates back from an era (around 2,000 years) - prior to the invention of the camera. The components of the cloth have been newly examined under “EXTREME SCIENTIFIC SCRUTINY” using the latest technological equipment by groups of scientists, among them the scientists involved in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Their findings reveal an intense “instantaneous” burst of radiation as responsible for each marking. There exists no other ...

Brendan Roberts, author of six books and co author of "Worth the Chase: Finding Love God's Way", explores the five major Crusades and gives a no-holds barred depiction of the evil perpetrated by every side in the battles. Then he explores how we reflect the nature of God, through morality and our human sexuality. Think of this book as Pope Francis meets Osama bin Laden. For it is about reconciliation, forgiveness, love and the struggle of goodness vs. evil. It portrays how Pope John Paul II sought forgiveness for members of the Church who perpetrated ghastly evils; the groundbreaking ...

John Audette nearly died traumatically seven times. Yet, each time his life was saved by angels. Loved by the Light chronicles an extraordinary life filled with divine interventions, angelic encounters, profound synchronicities, near-death and shared-death experiences, afterlife communications, as well as witnessing the remarkable deathbed visions of others. John outgrew his agnosticism when evidence of God’s existence became so overpowering, he could reach no other conclusion. From a life-saving physical encounter with Archangel Michael to the uncanny timing of the death of Dr. Edgar ...

Can a marriage of convenience uncover the truth? Merle Larsen doesn't believe in love. But he needs a wife to inherit the ranch, and the waitress at the local diner seems to be single, sweet, and not expecting too much of life. He can't offer his heart, but he can offer to take care of her. Lu is glad to have snagged a waitress job in a small town where nobody knows her. It's safe, but lonely... At least she can dream about the rugged cowboy at table four, even though he belongs to the town's most powerful family. When Merle asks Lu for a loveless marriage of convenience, she can't make ...