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  The Death and Resurrection of...

  William R. Douglas

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  "A truly, well written, must-read book!" - Reader review___A truly unique, and groundbreaking Sports Fiction, and Dystopian Book for Young Adults on up, suitable for Young Adults (YA) and adult fiction lovers everywhere!The Death and Resurrection of Baseball: Echoes from a Distant Past, is getting great reviews for its unique Sports Fiction storyline, and what-ifs:What if a Second Civil War is the endpoint in the current trajectory of America's divisiveness?What if early warning signs of baseball's popularity continue downward?What if among the personal and cultural casualties of a Civil War II, baseball was to die as a sport?The Death and Resurrection of Baseball take those what-if propositions and transports the reader 140 years from now into the futuristic United States of America to the year 2166. A United States that is far from our current recognition.In the year 2166, a post-Second Civil War United States of America is finally back on its feet. Among the countless personal and cultural casualties of the war, the sport of baseball has been dead for over a hundred years.12-year-old Joe Scott lives in the northern Illinois city of McHenry and goes exploring in the woods one day in a no man's land that a hundred years earlier was the site of the bloodiest battle of the Second Civil War. While there, he discovers a relic from the distant past, from before the war. It sparks a search for its meaning.Little does he know that the wheels of Providence have been unwittingly set in motion, leading to a stunning discovery in Dyersville, Iowa.This second discovery has a direct connection with the relic found in McHenry. As events unfold, Joe finds himself at the center of the rediscovery of the sport of baseball, long lost and forgotten by the ravages of time and the lingering aftereffects of the Second Civil War.

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  Weekend Friends - A Novel

  Bella Ellwood-Clayton

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  For girls, middle school is practically The Hunger Games—for their mothers, it can be even worse. 
   
   
   
  Food photographer, Rebecca, and her tween daughter, Willow, move from Alaska to Boca Raton, leaving behind their terrible secret about the death of Rebecca's husband. They're ready to start anew in the warmth of the sunshine state, hoping it will help vanquish Willow's night terrors. 
   
   
   
  As her daughter becomes controlled and bullied by the popular group, Rebecca is drawn closer to the charismatic head of school, Mr. Brady. A hot and steamy—though uncertain—relationship begins. Soon, lies, deception, and secrets cause everything to spiral out of control and both mother and daughter find themselves on the wrong side of their gated community with devastating repercussions. 
   
   
   
  Full of dark twists and turns, Weekend Friends makes you grateful you're no longer a tween . . . or the parent of one.

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  Lady Henterman's Wardrobe - A...

  Marshall Ryan Maresca

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  Mixing high fantasy and urban fantasy, the second novel of the Streets of Maradaine series follows the Rynax brothers' crew of outlaws as they attempt their biggest heist yet and restore justice to the common people. 
   
   
   
  The neighborhood of North Seleth has suffered—and not just the Holver Alley Fire. Poverty and marginalization are forcing people out of the neighborhood, and violence on the streets is getting worse. Only the Rynax brothers—Asti and Verci—and their Holver Alley Crew are fighting for the common people. They've taken care of the people who actually burned down Holver Alley, but they're still looking for the moneyed interests behind the fire. 
   
   
   
  The trail of breadcrumbs leads the crew to Lord Henterman, and they plan to infiltrate the noble's house on the other side of the city. While the crew tries to penetrate the heart of the house, the worst elements of North Seleth seem to be uniting under a mysterious new leader. With the crew's attention divided, Asti discovers that the secrets behind the fire, including ones from his past, might be found in Lady Henterman's wardrobe.

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  Wrath

  P A Wilson

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  In the gritty and suspenseful seventh installment of the Charity Deacon Investigations series, WRATH, readers are thrust one again into the dark world of Vancouver’s gang territory. When an out-of-control mob boss begins a ruthless killing spree, no one is safe, not even professional assassins. 
  Charity Deacon, a seasoned private investigator with a rebellious streak, has always found working with the cops to be a challenge. Rules and regulations often get in the way of doing the job. But when the RCMP hires her to take down a mob boss, she can’t resist the chance to finally bring a dangerous criminal to justice. 
  As Charity digs deeper into the case, she finds herself battling sudden outbursts of violence, ruthless gangsters, and a killer who seems to always be one step ahead. Charity must navigate her way through a case filled with danger and uncertainty, never knowing who will be the next victim.  
  If you’re a fan of stories about determined amateurs facing down dangerous criminals, then WRATH is the book for you! Join Charity on her quest to stop this ruthless killer and bring peace to the streets of Vancouver. 
  Don’t miss out on this gripping page-turner! Get your copy of WRATH today and dive into the thrilling world of the Charity Deacon Investigations. 

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  The Green Indian Problem

  Jade Leaf Willetts

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  Set in the valleys of South Wales at the tail end of Thatcher's Britain, The Green Indian Problem is the story of Green, a seven year-old with intelligence beyond his years – an ordinary boy with an extraordinary problem: everyone thinks he's a girl.
  Green sets out to try and solve the mystery of his identity, but other issues keep cropping up – God, Father Christmas, cancer – and one day his best friend goes missing, leaving a rift in the community and even more unanswered questions. Dealing with deep themes of friendship, identity, child abuse and grief, The Green Indian Problem is, at heart, an all-too-real story of a young boy trying to find out why he's not like the other boys in his class.
  Longlisted for the Bridport Prize (in the Peggy Chapman-Andrews category)

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  Mistletoe Malice The: A Cozy...

  Hoang Nguyen

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  🎄 Holiday event planner Holly Berry is determined to make this year's Christmas celebration in Pineville the most memorable ever. But when the town's notorious scrooge is found dead beneath the town's giant mistletoe display—poisoned by a tainted candy cane—the festive spirit turns fatal. With the annual Christmas market in full swing and the town packed with visitors, Holly must work quickly to clear the name of her best friend, the prime suspect. Teaming up with a disgruntled mall Santa and her energetic golden retriever, Jingle, Holly follows a trail of clues hidden in Christmas decorations, secret Santa gifts, and corrupted carol lyrics. From sabotaged light displays to mysterious messages in Advent calendars, every holiday tradition holds a deadly secret. But as Holly gets closer to uncovering the truth, she realizes the killer is hiding in plain sight—wrapped in holiday cheer and ready to strike again before the clock strikes midnight on Christmas Eve.

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