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Chicago schoolteacher Lucy Shepherd has the world at her feet. Due to marry the ambitious politician Jason Palmer, in what promises to be the society wedding of the year, she is mere weeks away from joining the wealthy and powerful Palmer clan. But when she discovers that her fiancée has been sleeping with countless other women, Lucy exposes him online in a fit of anger. The repercussions are far, far worse then she could have imagined, and she is...
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Sometimes the most stubborn practitioners of grace are those called to proclaim it. A missionary enjoying the economic prosperity of his homeland
A call from God to evangelize an ungodly nation in the Middle East
An inner struggle over whether terrorists deserve grace and at what cost
A daunting journey to the other side of the world
And a whale.
The story of Jonah has been hijacked by a certain large fish that may or may not have been real. But what...
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RUSTY STARED AT HIS DISTANT HOMELAND FROM THE BANK."I HAVE JUST CROSSED THE GREAT RIVER!" HE SHOUTED. "WILL I FIND A TERRITORY? COULD THIS PART OF THE WORLD BE MY FOREVER HOME?" Rusty is a big coati now. As he looks for a new home, he travels through the forest and returns to the Great River, where the unexpected happens. His old enemy, Rongo the jaguar, traps him by the water's edge. In an incredible escape, Rusty is propelled to the far bank of...
4) Kafiristan
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Winner, 2014 IP Rolling Picks Best Fiction
Kafiristan is a story of friendship, betrayal and retribution. We follow the fortunes of Ahmed Taseer, a boy from an isolated mountain village in Afghanistan. When a close friend is orphaned and seized by the Taliban to become a suicide bomber, Ahmed and his friend Haziz retaliate.
Kafiristan explores how opposition to radical religion and narcissistic power can trigger events that can take a boy to...
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"This dystopian adventure will appeal to adult and young adult readers alike." –Publishers' Weekly Months after the fall of the Citadel, scattered refugees find themselves trapped in the southern swamps, the home of ancient denizens that prefer to be left undisturbed. On the other side of the world, the possessed children struggle to find their place amongst the people of Derregain. But a demonic plague has already taken hold in the once great city,...
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A contract killing on a remote coastal track.
A deadly boat explosion occurs in nearby waters soon afterwards.
Are the two connected?
Meanwhile, Angelina makes an audacious escape with the assistance of her underworld connections and continues her ruthless agenda.
To follow is a chain of events that, when unravelled, shocks Nic Drakos to the core and links him inextricably to Elena Perez, imprisoned by Angelina on the other side of the world....
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"Marie Cadieux is so vividly imagined that I'm already excited for her next adventure! Gripping, skilfully evoked, beautifully written. Strongly Recommend." Caroline CauchiArtist. Saboteur. Spy. Meet Marie Cadieux.1889. Marie Cadieux has grown accustomed to life as an artist in Parisian high society. But the U.S. government expects more from their undercover spy. They want the Panama Canal.When a murder leads to plans capable of saving the flawed...
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The adventure of a lifetime...or two, or three
When Sara is gifted a beautiful antique chair as a wedding present, she is completely unaware that it is one of a unique pair. On the other side of the world, the chair's twin is presented to a reclusive artist, Jon, as a birthday gift.
The two new owners are thrust into a mind-expanding adventure through the ages, medieval East Anglia, Scotland, France and India. In each instance, they experience significant...
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Young journalist, Ronnie Blake's getting over a bad break-up and is determined to throw herself into her work in order to chuck ice-cold water on the memories of her two-timing ex-boyfriend James. A freelance project comes-a-calling and Ronnie's swept away to the other side of the world. Determined to use this opportunity to inject life into a touch-and-go writing career, the last thing on Ronnie's mind is love or sex but the King of Al Qasr's drop-dead...
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A moving novel of betrayal and loss. This is the story of Anna. Against the odds, can you learn to trust and love again? The unremarkable rock of her family, Anna is content with her life until she discovers that Matthew, her husband of 22 years, is having an affair. Consumed by hurt and tainted memories, her life is turned upside down by betrayal and then loss. With her confidence destroyed, she is tormented by the shadow of Matthew's unknown lover....
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Looking for Wind in the Fields unfolds an epic tale of resilience and the stark injustice of war, tracing the harrowing journey from the besieged city of Leningrad, through the unforgiving expanses of Siberia, to the serene yet foreign landscapes of Tasmania.
Amidst the backdrop of the siege of Leningrad, two young children, orphaned and vulnerable, find their fates intertwined with a valiant friend whose boundless courage and sacrifice guide them...
12) Surrendering All
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The true story of a young man who experiences a series of supernatural events when God tells him to leave home for a place he's never been on the other side of the world. With his pregnant wife at his side and no clear understanding of their purpose, the family leaves their security, comforts and all they've ever known to begin a journey like nothing they've ever embarked on. As the path before them unfolds they are confronted by a deadly force and...
13) The Void
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Tala, a timid young woman is pulled out of her small, safe and comfortable life and thrown into an unknown land that will brutally test her senses in every way possible. She has to force herself to go far beyond her belief in her abilities, in order to survive. The story mirrors the author's life, drastically changed at a very young age. She witnessed her country, suddenly faced with an oppressing revolution, and was forced to flee to the other side...
14) Storm Crow
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Who is Storm Crow-and what will he do next? Detective Sergeant Jack Swann is the best antiterrorism agent that Scotland Yard has to offer. Known for his prowess and composure, Swann's reputation is put in jeopardy by Storm Crow-but what exactly is Storm Crow? Is it a group? A man? The only thing Swann knows for sure is that wherever Storm Crow goes, death and destruction are close behind. Now, Storm Crow has made its way to Northumberland, and it's...
15) Tides
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Two dangerously opposite civilizations collide in award-winning author Scott Mackay's "pulse-pounding tale of discovery" (Philadelphia Weekly Press).
On a massive oceanic world, two separate intelligent species have evolved on the only two continents.
Paras is a rich, vibrant realm of plenty, where the inhabitants never know want or hardship and society is built upon kindness and honesty. On the other side of the world lies Ortok, a harsh, volcanic...
16) The Paladin
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The 'Romeo and Juliet' saga continues…With half the world between them, can love still bring them together?The difference in status between Neith and Invier prevents their marriage, and when Neith's schemes to overcome that obstacle backfire, she ends up putting her entire family at risk. It's no longer a game when all Neith's enemies combine against her.Invier, all alone, and on the other side of the world is running for his life. But it's not...
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A lonely twelve-year-old fantasizes about escaping her dysfunctional family by digging a tunnel to the other side of the world Shy, lonely Jennifer Maybee lives with her weird, left-wing parents in a house where daily morning exercises are done in the buff and television is forbidden. She has few friends and spends most of her time alone. Her favorite book is Alice in Wonderland. A story about a distant ancestor who was transported to Australia on...
18) Aequitas
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A Getaway Novella Honor Genovese, AKA Aequitas, is number eight on the FBI's Most Wanted List. A hacker extraordinaire, Honor lives to destroy those who destroy others. Ever since the murder of her family and the kidnapping of her sister Hannah, Honor has worked tirelessly to unmask and obliterate the predators of the world, and to find the sister stolen from her. But when she suddenly discovers Hannah on the other side of the world, Honor must leave...
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Lusi can see ghosts. And that's only the beginning of her problems. Lusi is a perfectly normal 12-year-old wizard except for the part where she can talk to ghosts. But everyone knows ghosts aren't real, so at best they think Lusi is lying and at worst that she's lost her mind. Her big sister Marsi is the only one who believes her, but Marsi is running away to escape Uncle's terrible plan to make her marry his creepy nephew. Lusi can't imagine being...
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It's time for Ping the panda cub to meet his public in this hilarious Awesome Animals adventure by award-winning author, Jamie Rix. Ping the panda lives with his mum and twin sister An on the Wolong Nature reserve in China. Although his name means 'peaceful' in Chinese, he's anything but! Ping craves adventure and excitement but unfortunately he is a panda… and pandas do pretty much nothing except eat bamboo for around 14 hours a day and poo up...