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Ancient Truth (Line of Blood Saga, #1)
by Jack Goodwind
Genres: Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Science Fiction, Fiction
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.37

Ancient Truth is the first book of the Line of Blood Saga.It is an alternative vision of History based on the theories about an alien colonization of Earth even before the apparition of the Homo sapiens.In it, actual History, myths, religious tales and even urban legends are mixed together with the fantasy of the author to create a new and original story.Modern characters alternate with ancient ones seamless, to better guide the reader into something that is bound to be unique.Aside the original conquerors of Earth, the mythological deities called Anunnaki, other alien species take their place in forging the path of early man.Together with aliens various kind of monsters and mythological beings, are also present in the story. Naturally, the different parts of it take place in legendary locations and cities, with a large use of mythological artifacts and books.Moreover, many names, especially of the ancient characters, recall those of important figures of mythology, religion or actual history.Of course, mostly these characters are totally new, living situations and behaving even very differently from the real, or mythological, ones.Line of Blood Saga, and Ancient Truth as well, is in the end a work of fantasy, in which more than the actual stories, the only “true” thing is the introspection on the human soul, with all the interior struggling a man has, forced by the choice between good and evil.
Angelwood. Kings & Queens
by Hendrik Birke
Genres: Fantasy
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.15

Glaubt Ihr wirklich, dass es keine Wunder mehr gibt? Dass alle Zuversicht verloren ist, nur weil die Welt immer trostloser, gemeiner und egoistischer wird? Denkt Ihr, all das fröhliche Lachen ist verstummt, weil unsere geheimen Wünsche von mürrischen Bösewichtern auf dem Friedhof der Träume vergraben wurden? Schließt Eure Augen, holt ganz tief Luft und glaubt fest daran, dann seht Ihr selbst, wie majestätische Drachen mit heißem Atem und gewaltigen Schwingen machtvoll über Eure Köpfe brausen und sehnsuchtsvoll Euren Träumen königliche Flügel verleihen. Verwegene Helden, deren tapferes Herz am rechten Fleck schlägt, deren glorreiches Schwert für die eine - oder manchmal auch andere - segensreiche Sache einen aufrechten Kampf gewinnt. Bezaubernde Prinzessinnen, die voller Sehnsucht und unsterblicher Liebe auf diesen einen Helden und Krieger warten, der sie aus den Fängen heimtückischer Halunken befreit. Treue Gefährten, die ohne Furcht vereint bis ans Ende der Welt gehen, auf deren Freundschaft man in jeder Schlacht, in jedem noch so scheinbar verlorenen Scharmützel zählen kann. Die Liebe einer Königin, der Stolz eines Königs, die vereint das Wohl der Menschen und ihrer Kinder behüten. Heller, leuchtender, strahlender als Ihr es je in Euren kühnsten Fantasien erahnt. Begebt Euch auf ein gefährliches Abenteuer und folgt mutig der wunderschönen Serenity, Prinzessin von ANGELWOOD, die gemeinsam mit ihren Freunden auf einer riskanten Reise, in der tugendhafte Werte wie Liebe, Glaube, Kraft, Respekt, Mut, Stolz, Ehre, Treue und tiefe Freundschaft mehr denn je im Kampf gegen das Böse gebraucht werden. Rettet gemeinsam mit den kühnen Gefährten den göttlichen Kompass vor dem Untergang der Menschheit. ANGELWOOD erzählt von Glück, aber auch von Schmerz. ANGELWOOD schmiedet neue Bündnisse zwischen Gut und Böse, erringt Siege und erlebt Niederlagen. ANGELWOOD überwindet den tiefen Graben verfeindeter Seelen und verbündet ehemalige Rivalen zu loyalen, aufrichtigen Freunden, die gemeinsam aufregende Abenteuer bestehen. ANGELWOOD weist menschliche Vorurteile hinter dessen Schranken und steht für das lodernde Feuer der Gleichheit und Integrität. ANGELWOOD ist dieser eine Augenblick, dieser magische Moment, der für jeden von uns alles bedeutet. Für den einen ist es die große Liebe oder der Traum vom ewigen Leben, für den anderen der Glanz eines gehobenen Schatzes oder das tiefe Vertrauen einer innigen Freundschaft. In Zeiten, in denen Menschen und unsere Gesellschaft wahre Werte und die Aussicht auf Glück, Glaube und Hoffnung verloren sehen, schuf Hendrik Birke gemeinsam mit seinem besten Freund, dem mehrfach ausgezeichneten chinesischen Illustrator Su Haitao, eine heiter-melancholische Geschichte voller Mut, Hoffnung, Freundschaft, Zuversicht und Liebe. Atemberaubender Zauber, düstere Magie und der stete Kampf zwischen Gut und Böse – all das ist ANGELWOOD.
How We Fall
by Kate Brauning
Genres: Young Adult, Contemporary, Mystery, Romance, Thriller, Fiction, Mystery Thriller
Average rating on Goodreads: 3.65

Ever since Jackie moved to her uncle's sleepy farming town, she's been flirting way too much--and with her own cousin, Marcus.Her friendship with him has turned into something she can't control, and he's the reason Jackie lost track of her best friend, Ellie, who left for...no one knows where. Now Ellie has been missing for months, and the police, fearing the worst, are searching for her body. Swamped with guilt and the knowledge that acting on her love for Marcus would tear their families apart, Jackie pushes her cousin away. The plan is to fall out of love, and, just as she hoped he would, Marcus falls for the new girl in town. But something isn't right about this stranger, and Jackie's suspicions about the new girl's secrets only drive the wedge deeper between Jackie and Marcus--and deepens Jackie's despair.Then Marcus is forced to pay the price for someone else's lies as the mystery around Ellie's disappearance starts to become horribly clear. Jackie has to face terrible choices. Can she leave her first love behind, and can she go on living with the fact that she failed her best friend?
The Longest Distance
by David      Scott
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.39

Part love story, part adventure mystery, part travel guide for the soul, The Longest Distance is a meditation in traveling from our heads to our hearts, and an awakening to what lies within.Shaken by tragedy in the wilds of Africa, Jeremy Braddock sets off in search of the answers to our questions about life, truth, and the all-too-trying-yet-wonderful emotion of love. From continent to continent, the protagonist takes us on a rollercoaster ride and riveting journey that reveals to us the masters, the maniacal beauty of this planet, and the greatest mystery of all––the ‘one thing’ we came here to know. As with life itself, he is not alone in this adventure, with the many supporting characters providing him with mirrored reflections of love in its varied forms, and a windowed view into his soul. Armed with his wit, his will, and an ample dose of healthy humility, our vigilant warrior attempts to summon within himself the courage we must all find to see the face of Truth, and walk the path of a higher Love.The Longest Distance evokes deeper contemplation à la Eat, Pray, Love with a level of discourse and discovery that will resonate with those who have been touched by the writings of Paulo Coehlo and Neale Donald Walsch. Interwoven within the tapestry of the novel and in between each storied tale is an uplifting dialogue with Jeremy’s higher self -- the Friend that points the way. What adds to TLD’s universal appeal is the inspirational guest appearances of a myriad of Masters – from poets to statesmen to those of the cloth – along with each chapter’s unveiling of a key ‘quality’ that, when pieced together, helps to reveal the greater picture at hand -- the Love within the love that beckons us home.The Longest Distance is a sleuth of spirit and treasure hunt of the heart that awakens our soul and provides yet another clue for the curious, a jewel for the romanticist in us all.
Naji and the mystery of the dig
by Vahid Imani
Genres: Fiction, Middle Grade
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.61

One summer morning, eight-year old Naji woke up to an unusual sound. Three strangers were digging in her courtyard. Naji’s sixth sense warned her: something suspicious was lurking down there. As events unfold and suspense rises, readers will enjoy the many colors of Persian culture, cuisine, folklore, history, geography, religion, language, and intrigue through Naji’s eyes and heart. No one was prepared for what the diggers discovered far below the surface of the courtyard. Not even Naji. For middle graders. Lexile® Measures 690L
I See You
by Frantiska Oliver
Genres: Paranormal, Romance, Shapeshifters, Abuse
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.37

With shape-shifting abilities, Haven sets out on a path of revenge against child predators, while she searches for the monster who ripped away her innocence, murdered her trust and abused her body. Hoping one day she will come eye to eye with the man who stole from her the only thing that cannot be given back or replaced. But, when she discovers Cassidy and her mysterious Uncle Bryce, Haven’s world of secrecy is exposed. Her solitude life is challenged and the protective walls she built around her scarred heart begin to crumble. Tossing her into uncharted territory and reminding her of forgotten dreams. Struggling with the haunting memories of her past, the inability to trust and the hideous reality of abuse, Haven is thrown into a battle she never expected to fight and feelings she didn’t want to face. But, one question remains. Can a damaged shifter learn to trust and love again? Or, will it destroy what little is left of her shattered heart and allow the shadows of her past the control they relentlessly seek?
The Savvy Woman's Secrets to Outwit a Cheating Man
by Ellen Ames
Genres: Self Help
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.45

This inspirational book is your personal coach, best friend, and kick-in-the-butt you need to create a happy, cheat-free life ... with or without him! Tap into savvy psychological tips and surveillance techniques that will reveal the truth about what (or who) he's doing behind your back. Get smart, get strong, and get on with your happy life ... FAST!
Liliana (Liliana, #1)
by Neva Squires-Rodriguez
Genres: Young Adult
Average rating on Goodreads: 3.86

Book 1 of the Liliana seriesBoom!That deafening sound changed Liliana’s life forever.Her mother sits dead besides her, shot to death on the streets of Chicago.Within weeks, Liliana is sent to live with a father she doesn’t know in Colombia - a foreign land filled with challenges for Liliana. While working to pay off her father’s debt, she meets the love of her life, who frees her from her father’s illusory home, only to bring her into a new world of twisted surprises, dangers, and deceit.
Survivor's Guilt: The Secret Service and the Failure to Protect President Kennedy
by Vincent Michael Palamara
Genres: History, Nonfiction, True Crime, Presidents, American History, Crime
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.18

Painstakingly researched by an authority on the history of the Secret Service and based on primary, firsthand accounts from more than 80 former agents, White House aides, and family members, this is the definitive account of what went wrong with John F. Kennedy’s security detail on the day he was assassinated. The work provides a detailed look at how JFK could and should have been protected and debunks numerous fraudulent notions that persist about the day in question, including that JFK ordered agents off the rear of his limousine; demanded the removal of the bubbletop that covered the vehicle; and was difficult to protect and somehow, directly or indirectly, made his own tragic death easier for an assassin or assassins. This works also thoroughly investigates the threats on the president’s life before travelling to Texas; the presence of unauthorized Secret Service agents in Dealey Plaza, the site of the assassination; the failure of the Secret Service in monitoring and securing the surrounding buildings, overhangs, and rooftops; and the surprising conspiratorial beliefs of several former agents. An important addition to the canon of works on JFK and his assassination, this study sheds light on the gross negligence and, in some cases, seeming culpability, of those sworn to protect the president.
Into Exile
by Elin Toona Gottschalk
Genres: Nonfiction, History, Autobiography
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.66

This memoir focuses on the experiences of an Estonian child who was forced into exile with her mother and grandmother during the German and Russian invasions beginning in 1944. Their travels took them from their family home in Haapsalu to a Displaced Persons Camp in Germany, then, finally, to working class Great Britain as permanent residents. Along the way, they met many kindnesses and deprivations, sought and found forgiveness, and fashioned a life for themselves very unlike the life they once envisioned. This is a story of alienation and belonging, of a sensitive, conscientious child who is finding her way in an unfamiliar world.
Sparks (Anya Kalinczyk, #2)
by Laura Bickle
Genres: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy, Paranormal, Ghosts, Romance, Magic, Mystery
Average rating on Goodreads: 3.81

WITHOUT A TRACEAnya Kalinczyk is the rarest type of psychic medium, a Lantern, who holds down a day job as an arson investigator with the Detroit Fire Department—while working 24/7 to exterminate malicious spirits haunting a city plagued by unemployment and despair. Along with her inseparable salamander familiar, Sparky, Anya has seen, and even survived, all manner of fiery hell—but her newest case sparks suspicions of a bizarre phenomenon that no one but her eccentric team of ghost hunters might believe: spontaneous human combustion.After fire consumes the home of elderly Jasper Bernard, Anya is stunned to discover his remains—or, more precisely, a lack of them; even the fiercest fires leave some trace of their victims—and she is sure this was no naturally occurring blaze. Soon she’s unearthed a connection to a celebrity psychic who preys on Detroit’s poor, promising miracles for money. But Hope Solomon wants more—she’s collecting spirits, and in a frantic race against time, Anya will face down an evil adversary who threatens her fragile relationship with her lover, her beloved Sparky’s freshly hatched newts, and the wandering souls of the entire city
Love Them Back to LIFE
by Ariane Page
Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.89

"A vibrant, eclectic sojourn into the meaning of it all..." Kirkus ReviewsDespite new staggering technical advances, health and love seem to elude modern civilization. Why? Because we ignore a crucial element: nature’s holistic blueprint. Since human brains and psyche are expressions of it, how can we truly help humanity reach its potential? How can we help individuals be happy? Our ancestors had an intuitive grasp of this model, expressing it though their mythologies. It led psychoanalyst Carl Gustav Jung to find in Taoism -an example of this model- "principles so vast that they can be applied to the entire humanity." With the rise of a highly specialized modern science though, this encompassing vision vanished. However, as Ariane Page found, brain research results agree with this overarching model. We can assume science will therefore soon “discover” it. In her second Editor’s Choice and IndieFab finalist book "Love Them Back to LIFE", Ariane Page invites us to journey through this holistic blueprint and witness how we allow or prevent it from unfolding harmoniously in our personal lives. She takes us on a discovery journey through this model expressed by the human brain as she focuses on love. Love is the tool used by this model, the LIFE (Law Inherent to the Five Elements), to lead us toward a conscious coherence between our physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual realities, a holism necessary to truly feel alive, happy, and loved.
Sky Child (Sky Child, #1)
by T.M. Brenner
Genres: Fantasy
Average rating on Goodreads: 3.92

After billions died in the End War, a small group of survivors found refuge in the Crag cave. Cut off from the outside world, they have no way of knowing if they're the only people left alive. To ensure their survival, they split into four groups: the Hunters, the Harvesters, the Keepers and the Protectors. As generations pass, the population becomes more and more murderous. Killing is so common in the Crag that there are no longer laws against it. Sam, a seventeen-year-old hunter, was left outside the Crag as an infant. Believed to have been a gift from the Sky Gods, there are whispers that Sam is the Sky Child, the one prophesized to bring peace and prosperity to the Crag. Anyone special or different is a target for murder, and Sam is the biggest target of all.SKY CHILD is a YA Dystopian novel, and is the first book in a trilogy.
Hunters of Satan's Monsters (Legend of the Rolling Calf, #1)
by Horace S. Mallette
Average rating on Goodreads: 5.00

It is a science fiction, supernatural thriller. It is about a man who, after living for forty years, realizes he is only ten years old—being that he was born on a leap day—and belongs to an order of supernatural beings who live for as long as three hundred years. These beings work alongside humankind and other hybrid beings in a secret organization that is set up worldwide to defend humanity from the various evils that traverse the earth. He is recruited and trained to use his special powers that start to manifest themselves on the eve of his fortieth (or tenth leap year) birthday. He loses his wife because of the organization’s secrecy policy and manipulation. He is brokenhearted and pressured to deal with the new revelation about himself and finds that he is falling in love with one of his own kind. They discover there could be treachery within the secret organization, but before they could disclose it, one of the organization locations where he is at is mysteriously teleported to another realm, where he and the team—which could include a traitor or traitors—goes head-on against demons and monsters.
Melody Jackson and the House on Lafayette Street
by B.M.B. Johnson
Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult, Paranormal
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.53

NOTE: this book is currently in moratorium. Please see the two currently produced books in the series: Melody Jackson v. the Woman in White, or Melody Jackson v. the Hound from Hell, or check out http:\\www.lafayettestreetbooks.com for the current line of Melody Jackson books and swag.The house next door had always been a little creepy. But when her father began to tell stories of his own childhood, Melody Jackson knew this wasn't going to be an average summer vacation.This is the story about a smart girl who hates new-fangled technologies, and is more interested in machinery and objects of the past. Melody also believes little in the ways of spiritual, metaphysical, or the unprovable. She's home schooled, a little nerdy but a stern realist. It isn't long, however, before Melody stumbles into some very old truths of the world and the universe. Dark, horrible things.It was the house next door, which was really the start of it. The house had always been a little creepy, but when her father began to open up with stories of his own childhood, Melody Jackson knew this wasn't going to be an average summer vacation.Join Melody, her parents, and her friend Flutter (who becomes fixated with the creepy neighbor next door) as they travel through a whirlwind of adventure, suspense and terror. Starting at the local, haunted amusement park and ending with a terrifying night drive to nearly bottomless lake in the dark, Melody's view of the world would never quite be the same again.From the AuthorB.M.B. Johnson lives in Portland with his own family. Although the events of this novel are fictional, the characters and some of the situations are very similar.From the Back CoverFrom behind the door came a deep, grumbling voice. The words were unintelligible, and Melody could not decide if they were produced by a human or the presupposed spectral entity from the depths of her imagination. This was followed by a whirlwind of clicking, as though a multitude of hands were undoing dozens of locks in quick succession."This is it," Melody said, much too softly for Flutter to hear. "This is the end." She only wished her parents were here so she could say goodbye to them.
The Seventh Simian
by Gary Kurylo
Average rating on Goodreads: 5.00

When a young woman arrives in Autumn, without a name or any memory of her past, Edith takes her in knowing that the two of them are about to embark on a journey into the perilous realm of dreams. Sarah, the young woman, is pregnant and only Edith’s skill and lore passed down from her grandmother can keep her safe from the hunters who stalk her, the child she bears and the seventh Simian to mankind.
Les Misérables - Volume 2 (Les Misérables, #2)
by Victor Hugo
Genres: Classics, Fiction, France, Historical Fiction, French Literature, Literature, Novels
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.41

Les Miserables is widely considered one of the greatest novels of the 19th century. First published in France in 1862, it is Victor Hugo's greatest achievement--the ultimate tale of redemption. Former prisoner Jean Valjean struggles to live virtuously after an unexpected act of forgiveness by a kindly bishop changes his life. His righteous actions change people's lives in surprising ways and culminate in romance between two young people. Now available as part of the Word Cloud Classics series, Les Miserables is a must-have addition to the libraries of all classic literature lovers.
The Rainbow Bridge: Bridge to Inner Peace and to World Peace
by Brent N. Hunter
Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help
Average rating on Goodreads: 4.20

Alternate cover edition for ISBN 9780991206445The Rainbow Bridge: Bridge to Inner Peace and to World Peace, recipient of 12 awards/recognitions (see below), has been endorsed by H.H. the Dalai Lama, New York Times bestselling authors and a growing chorus of prestigious global luminaries. The book illuminates the common ground in the world's major wisdom traditions, also known as universal principles. The sixty easy-to-use universal principles can be used to help guide us to experiencing deep inner peace. They can also be used in concrete ways to help create a bridge to a peaceful harmonious world that works for all via a comprehensive Road Map to World Peace. This book also reveals how the mainstream Rainbow Bridge is spontaneously appearing around the world in the form of physical bridges, stores, hotels, music festivals, Hollywood films and more. The Rainbow Bridge is a vision of peace and unity that comes from deep inside the heart of humanity. Learn how it can be a positive contribution to your life and to the lives of billions of people worldwide.WINNER: 2013 Bronze Medal for World PeaceWINNER: 2014 National Indie Excellence Award (Body/Mind/Spirit)WINNER: 2014 Los Angeles Book Festival (Spirituality)GOLD MEDAL WINNER: 2014 Global Ebook Awards (Gift/Specialty)SILVER MEDAL WINNER: 2014 Global Ebook Awards (Current Events/Politics/Foreign Affairs)BRONZE MEDAL WINNER: 2014 Global Ebook Awards (Inspirational/Visionary)RUNNER-UP: 2014 San Francisco Book Festival (Spirituality)HONORABLE MENTION: 2014 New York Book Festival (Spirituality)FINALIST: 2014 International Book Award (Spirituality: Inspirational)FINALIST: 2014 Next Generation Indie Book Award (Spirituality)FINALIST: 2014 Next Generation Indie Book Award (Social Change)FINALIST: 2014 Next Generation Indie Book Award (New Age)