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  The Lantern of Lost Memories

  Sanaka Hiiragi

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  From acclaimed Japanese author Sanaka Hiigari comes a heartwarming, life-affirming novel about a magical photo studio, where people go after they die to view key moments from their life—and relive one precious memory before they pass into the afterlife.The hands and pendulum of the old wooden clock on the wall were motionless. Hirasaka cocked his head to listen, but the silence inside the photo studio was almost deafening. His leather shoes sank softly into the aging red carpet as he strode over to the arrangement of flowers on the counter and carefully adjusted the angle of the petals... This is the story of the peculiar and magical photo studio owned by Mr. Hirasaka, a collector of antique cameras. In the dimly lit interior, a paper background is pulled down in front of a wall, and in front of it stands a single, luxurious chair with an armrest on one side. On a stand is a large bellows camera. On the left is the main studio; photos can also be taken in the courtyard. Beyond its straightforward interior, however, is a secret. The studio is, in fact, the door to the afterlife, the place between life and death where those who have departed have a chance—one last time—to see their entire life flash before their eyes via Mr. Hirasaka's "spinning lantern of memories." We meet Hatsue, a ninety-two year old woman who worked as a nursery teacher, the rowdy Waniguchi, a yakuza overseer in his life who is also capable of great compassion, and finally Mitsuru, a young girl who has died tragically young at the hands of abusive parents.  Sorting through the many photos of their lives, Mr. Hirasaka also offers guests a second gift: a chance to travel back in time to take a photo of one particular moment in their lives that they wish to cherish in a special way. Full of charm and whimsy, The Lantern of Lost Memories will sweep you away to a world of nostalgia, laughter, and love.

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  Jewel of the Night's Mantle

  Michael Anderle, Renée Jaggér

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  She's the last line of defense against an ancient evil. 
   
   
   
  Valerie Stonehold, an Iron Dwarf blacksmith, never expected her craftsmanship would play a crucial role in protecting the paranormal world from the Wild Hunt. 
   
   
   
  With her loyal companion Shadow by her side and a team of unlikely allies, Val embarks on a perilous journey filled with danger, magic, and unexpected twists. 
   
   
   
  Tasked with safeguarding Gaia's Sickle, a powerful artifact capable of imprisoning the formidable Kronos, Valerie finds herself at the center of a looming conflict. 
   
   
   
  She'll need to push her skills to the limit to protect those she holds dear and maintain the delicate balance between the human and paranormal worlds. 
   
   
   
  Will Valerie's iron will and the strength of her friendships be enough to overcome the ancient evil that threatens to plunge both worlds into chaos? Or will the villains of the Wild Hunt reclaim their power and unleash untold destruction?

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  Fated to the Enemy

  Melody Tyden

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  Orphaned in a brutal attack as a young child, Calista grew up raised by hunters. In her twenty-one years, she's learned how to take down almost any kind of supernatural creature that steps outside of the agreed-upon rules, but there's only one kind of creature she hates: the ones who destroyed her family. 
  As Alpha of the biggest wolf pack in the area, Vaughan can't wait any longer for his mate. He'll have to take a chosen mate to keep his pack safe, but all his good intentions are blown apart when he comes face-to-face with the young hunter and realizes that fate has other plans. 
  Tropes: Fated Mates, Chosen Family, Mild Enemies/Rivals to Lovers 
  The book contains explicit violence and sexual scenes. Recommended for listeners over the age of 18.

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  Lost Sci-Fi Books 351 thru 355 -...

  Philip K. Dick, Harry Harrison,...

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  Lost Sci-Fi Books 351 thru 355 - Five Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 40s, 50s and 60sOld Crompton’s Secret by Harl VincentJames P. Crow by Philip K. DickThe Artist and the Door by Dorothy QuickGunnison’s Bonanza by Dick PurcellWelcoming Committee by Harry Harrison

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  Biddy And the Silver Man

  Harland Ellison

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  A man came out of the sky and they took him and hanged him from the nearest tree thinking that they lynched a devil. But perhaps they crucified a saint instead—there in the beauty of the desert. And what place could be more worthy of being called a second Calvary? - 
  Twelve-year-old Biddy, a spirited girl braving the Arizona heat with her trusty burro Buck, spends her days exploring the desert. Despite her polio and leg brace, Biddy and Buck embark on imaginary adventures until they stumble upon a mysterious cave. Inside, she discovers a peculiar machine and meets Joe, a man claiming to be from the "sky bloc." 
  Joe's miraculous healing powers restore Biddy's leg, igniting wonder and fear in the small town of Sage Bend. As tensions rise, the town's suspicion and prejudice lead to a dramatic confrontation, testing Biddy's courage and the power of hope.

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  Captive

  Daniel Wescott

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  Heart of Stone meets Knock at the Cabin and The Nun in an edge of your seat exploration of Love & Torment.  
  Tallyn O’Malley is ripped away from her family and exposed to a hidden world she never knew existed. Forced to face a new reality, Tallyn must find the inner strength to survive and push to get home. Gritty and Real, full of characters with life and vibrancy, Captive is an immersion into Love & Torment.  
  Tallyn’s dreams are coming true. Her husband is back from the war, their son is opening up to him, and they’ve just been invited to be participants on the hottest game show in the nation. But things aren’t always what they seem. 
  When an attempted kidnapping goes wrong, Tallyn is hurled into a world she didn’t know existed. Now, pursued by a relentless and cunning supernatural entity seeking revenge, she must rely on her fighting spirit to survive.  
  With time running out, Tallyn's only goal is to make it back.  
  It’s a heart pounding thrill ride as a Spec-Ops team is deployed and Tallyn discovers she is more captive than she knew. 
  Daniel Wescott delivers a fast paced, thought provoking story full of Love and Torment in this first book of the series.

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