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  The Sea-Wolf

  Jack London

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  In "The Sea-Wolf" by Jack London, a refined literary critic, Humphrey Van Weyden, finds himself thrust into the brutal world of the sea after being rescued by the seal-hunting schooner, Ghost. Commanded by the ruthless and enigmatic Wolf Larsen, Van Weyden must adapt to the harsh life onboard and navigate the psychological and physical battles with Larsen. Through trials of strength and intellect, London's gripping narrative explores themes of survival, power, and the human spirit.

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  Creature

  Flint Maxwell

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  Not all monsters belong to the movies . . . 
   
  In the fall of 2008, John Carver's older brother, Owen, goes missing. He is found dead a few days later, his body torn apart by the local wildlife. Despite reports of strange noises heard at the time of Owen's disappearance, the police rule the tragedy as "a death by misadventure." 
   
  Fast forward to the summer of 2009. 
   
  To cope with his brother's passing, John dives into the art of filmmaking. Armed with a camcorder and his two closest friends, Ali and Becca, he begins work on a horror movie with the hopes of winning the local Harvest Festival Short Film Contest and a prize of a thousand dollars. The work proves difficult but rewarding. 
   
  Until, while gathering footage one night, the trio cross paths with something inhuman. 
   
  And a new question now burns in John's mind: Is this the creature responsible for his brother's death? He doesn't know for certain, but he won't stop until he finds out the truth. 
   
  Even if it kills him.

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  Catch Me When I Fall

  Brittany Ann

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  Carrie: A year ago, my life changed, and my world was flipped upside down. Everything I thought I knew was a lie, and just when I thought things couldn't get any worse, they did, and I lost hope. 
   
   
   
  The world moved on, and I was at a standstill. I'd spent eleven months in a rehabilitation center, trapped against my will. My body, mind, and soul changed. The old Carrie was dead, and it was time to move on. 
   
   
   
  I left my former life behind forever. When I ran, the last thing I expected was to be hunted. 
   
   
   
  Grayson: Red Snake Investigations was my lifeline, my sense of purpose. After getting out of the military, bounty hunting was all I knew. 
   
   
   
  My team and I were the best, our reputation spotless, so when an old acquaintance from St. Louis asked me to find someone—Carrie Hale—I was hesitant. She wasn't a normal mark, but I took the job anyway. 
   
   
   
  I was a hunter, but the last thing I expected was to fall for my prey. 
   
   
   
  Contains mature themes.

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  Rogue Enemy (A Troy Stark...

  Jack Mars

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  “Thriller writing at its best.” 
  --Midwest Book Review (Any Means Necessary)
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  From #1 bestselling and USA Today bestselling author Jack Mars, author of the critically-acclaimed Luke Stone and Agent Zero series (with over 5,000 five-star reviews), comes an explosive new, action-packed thriller series that takes readers on a wild-ride across Europe, America, and the world.
  
  After elite Navy Seal Troy Stark is forced into retirement for his dubious respect for authority, his work in stopping a major terrorist threat to New York is noticed. Invited to join a secretive new international terrorist-fighting organization, Troy must hunt down all threats to the U.S. that originate from overseas—and pre-empt them by any means possible.
  
  In ROGUE ENEMY (Book #11), when Europe's tranquility is shattered by the threat of stolen nuclear suitcase bombs, only undercover operative Troy Stark can disarm the ticking timebombs. Navigating through a labyrinth of nationalist conspiracies, Stark must outwit extremists hell-bent on resurrecting a fallen empire and plunging modern cities into historic ruin.
  
  “Thriller enthusiasts who relish the precise execution of an international thriller, but who seek the psychological depth and believability of a protagonist who simultaneously fields professional and personal life challenges, will find this a gripping story that's hard to put down.”
  --Midwest Book Review, Diane Donovan (regarding Any Means Necessary)
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  “One of the best thrillers I have read this year. The plot is intelligent and will keep you hooked from the beginning. The author did a superb job creating a set of characters who are fully developed and very much enjoyable. I can hardly wait for the sequel.”
  --Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re Any Means Necessary)
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  An unputdownable action thriller with heart-pounding suspense and unforeseen twists, ROGUE ENEMY is the eleventh novel in an exhilarating new series by a #1 bestselling author that will have you fall in love with a brand new action hero—and turn pages late into the night.
  
  Future books in the series are also available!

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  The Rag Princess - THE PERFECT...

  Rosie Goodwin

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  A RAGS TO RICHES NOVELNuneaton, 1904Abandoned on the steps of the workhouse shortly after her birth, little Annie never felt the love of a family. When she's taken from the only world she has known to a smart home on Swan Lane, she dares to hope her life might be changing for the better. But hope is fragile. Grieving the loss of her own child, Maggie Lilburn didn't adopt Annie out of kindness - she wants her as a servant, not a daughter. Despite Maggie's coldness, Annie finds flickers of warmth elsewhere: in the bond with her adopted brothers and in the quiet kindness of Maggie's husband Levi, the local rag-and-bone man. He sees Annie's potential and takes her under his wing and into his trade. As Maggie crumbles beneath the weight of her sorrow, Annie is determined to hold the fractured family together - and carve out a place of her own.Through all of this one question remains for Annie: who were her parents and why did they abandon her at the workhouse all those years ago?The Rag Princess is an emotional tale of resilience, heartbreak and the power of family and the first book in the brand-new Rags to Riches Trilogy from bestselling author, Rosie Goodwin.

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  Murder at the Wham Bam Club

  Carolyn Marie Wilkins

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  After the death of her brave Harlem Hellfighter husband during the First World War, young widow Nola Ann Jackson returned to her hometown of Agate, Illinois, to live with her Aunt Sarah, a known local psychic. Under her aunt's care and tutelage, Nola has been learning how to tap into her own intuitive gifts and communicate with the spirits. And she will rely on their insightful guidance when she's asked to help investigate a woman's disappearance. 
   
   
   
  Lilly Davidson, the missing woman, was living at the Phyllis Wheatley Institute for Colored Girls where young ladies are educated and prepared to follow bright futures. But she vanished after a night at the Wham Bam Club where jazz music swings, prohibition is defied, and other vices are encouraged. Lilly was seen fraternizing with Eddie Smooth, trumpeter and leader of the St. Louis Stompers—and a notorious pimp. Nola finds Lilly at the club alive and well, supposedly engaged to Eddie. That same night, the Wham Bam is set afire and Eddie is killed by gunfire, leaving Lilly on the run, a suspected murderer. 
   
   
   
  Eddie Smooth had shady dealings with Agate's wealthy elite, making plenty of enemies with motives for wanting him dead. He was also a notorious womanizer who left several broken hearts in his wake. To prove Lilly's innocence, Nola must listen to her spiritual instincts to unravel political schemes and personal vendettas to find a killer desperate to cover up a scandalous conspiracy . . .

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