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Georges Blanchard is revered in the small French town of Mireville both as a master serinette maker and for a miraculous incident in his childhood that earned him the title "The Sun-Bringer". As his firstborn son, Henri Blanchard is expected to follow in his footsteps, but Henri would rather learn to make lace than music boxes. When Henri discovers a stash of American letters in his father's drawer, he learns he's not the firstborn son of Georges Blanchard at all: Henri has an older half-brother born to one of Georges' American customers.

Private detective Grant Dawson is looking for his first big money case. When the mayor of a small town calls him to help solve a murder, he doesn't think twice - especially since the money offered was right up his alley. But nothing would prepare him for the horrors he would face. His body and mind will be pushed to the limit, as the line between right and wrong blurs. Can Grant solve the case, or will he be driven mad by the killer's mind games?

In a kingdom in turmoil, people only care for riches and power. As a war breaks out between countries, a godly power is awakening. Two boys train at the Academy to become Knights of Valor. Best friends, one is filled with light, while the other leans toward darkness. They both have the power to change the world - or destroy it - in their battle for what they believe is right.

Miller is on his way to summer camp, and he is leaving Smith in charge - or you could say, by herself. On top of that, Smith has done something she swore she would never do: joining the track team. One night, Smith's summer takes a turn to the strange side when she meets a young boy named Charlie.

Imagine being the new kid in town with no friends and having just moved into a creepy house. Strange things are happening, and you don’t know why. This is what's happening to Bryan Sanders, and that’s where Miller and Smith come in. They’re the founders of Monster Files; the only ones willing to listen and help Bryan out. Miller believes the whole town of Manila, Arkansas, is surrounded by the supernatural. And it only happens to the kids, not the adults: that's why not a single adult will listen, and that's why Monster Files was started.

Imagine a Door intersperses craft insights, case studies, and checklists with personal stories about publishing and the emotional complexities of sending your work into the world. Is a writing routine worthwhile? How do you pinpoint the why behind your storytelling and use it to improve your manuscript? What makes a query letter stand out? What exactly is distribution? Does success mean selling a certain number of books or can we reframe our expectations in a less capitalistic way?

Never trust the shadows. Or a stranger. Or a friend. Welcome to District 33, a crime-infested slum in which only the strongest and most savvy can hope to survive. 1984 meets The Matrix in this gripping tale of a future in which freedom is dead, love is forbidden, and the artificial intelligences (AIs) watch your every move. Their power seems unshakable, but things are never as they seem in this world of lies and illusion. Slowly but surely, they are going mad, and only Kim can stop it.

Aurelius, Gawain, and Leon are on their way to the tomb of carnage to learn the truth of Leon’s powers...but there will be those that stand in their way. Joined by allies both old and new, they set forth into the unknown. Meanwhile, the new King Alistair wages war against the world, hoping to bring everyone under a new banner: a new world order, where he will rule not only as a King, but as a God. But can Leon walk the path destined for him and save the world - or will darkness take over the land?

Justin has always wanted a pet. A dog, a cat, even a turtle would work. His parents would always tell him no; he wasn’t responsible enough for that yet. Until one day his mom and dad agreed to take him to the pet store. That’s when Justin saw him: the perfect pet. A guinea pig that was different from all the others. Colors, fur, looks, and all.

Kim is sleepwalking through life. She has everything she needs: a decent apartment, plenty to eat, a close-knit circle of friends. She is comfortable, but is she happy? No, not really. And then, one day a seemingly innocent lark sends her life spinning out of control, and nothing will ever be the same again. Follow Kim on her journey of self-discovery as she learns the dark and disturbing secrets of the companies and their AIs.

Miller and Smith are back with another wild Monster Files case. This time they are helping a girl named Amber, who believes her neighbor is a werewolf. After Miller goes on a stakeout with Amber, they find out the man has plenty of secrets. For one, he seems to have a taste for cats. And possibly the neighborhood kids as well. The full moon is shining bright, and something strange is afoot in their small town. But can The Monster Files stop the werewolf before he takes another into the darkness?

Receptivity of your audience is far more important than the power of your message. Learn how making this simple change in focuscan make all the difference in your ability to influence and succeed in the world of sales. In this groundbreaking new guide, ASLAN co-founder and CEO Tom Stanfill...

“Stanfill has persuasively re-imagined the Middle Ages, surrounding the legendary Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine with indelible characters in an immersive tale of intrigue, bravery, ruthlessness, and compassion. . . . The Falcon’s Eyes is a dazzling adventure, with riveting twists and turns...

Francia-Inghilterra, XII secolo. Caparbia e intraprendente, la sedicenne Isabelle desidera più di ogni altra cosa sfuggire alla vita soffocante nella provincia francese e all’intransigenza della madre, una donna austera e di vedute ristrette che la vorrebbe confinata in casa e che disapprova il suo sconfinato amore per i libri e le storie. Il matrimonio combinato con Gérard de Meurtaigne, un ricco nobile, altero e imprevedibile come i falchi da cui è ossessionato, sembra, all’inizio, soddisfare il suo desiderio di avventura.