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Halfway
Stephanie Void
Synopsis: The world of Halfway is the anti-Harry-Potter: the wizard school is part of a shadowy organization that takes the students by force from their families. And the outside world isn't much better: if you are a wizard, you are looked upon with fear because of what you represent.

In the midst of this, in secret, twins are born: a boy and a girl. They are Halfway, the rare offspring of humans and a now-extinct race of faeries.

But the twins don't remain a secret for long. Temet, the boy, is taken as a child by the wizards. Cemagna, the girl, vows to rescue him. But the only way to escape the wizards is to keep running...

This book is Book 1 of the Wizards and Faeries series.
Publication Date:
Age Level: Mature Young Adult
Genre: Series
Sleeping Kings: Dark Force - Book One
Synopsis: Fans of Anthony Horowitz’s Alex Rider series, or Charlie Higson’s Young Bond books will find themselves on the edge of their seats with this YA action adventure set in the French Pyrenees.

Nik was a normal teen computer geek until her parents split up and her father dragged her off to France.

The move cost her everything; friends, family, even her obsession; an online computer game.

Then she meets a dead guy who’s protecting a secret as old as the mountains themselves, and suddenly people want her and the most gorgeous boy she’s ever met, dead too.

When she finds out who she really is, things get freaky. The race is on, and she’s got to beat the clock – a clock that’s been ticking for seven hundred years.

Time has just run out for Nicola Roscoe.

It could be...Game Over!
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Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Series
Talisman Of El (T.O.E. Trilogy, Book 1)
Jason Russell, Al Stone
Synopsis: WHAT IF YOUR WHOLE LIFE WAS A LIE?

One Planet.

Two Worlds.

Population: Human ... 7 billion.
Others ... unknown.

When 14-year-old Char­lie Blake wakes up sweat­ing and gasp­ing for air in the mid­dle of the night, he knows it is hap­pen­ing again. This time he wit­nesses a bru­tal mur­der. He's afraid to tell any­one. No one would believe him ... because it was a dream. Just like the one he had four years ago - the day before his dad died.

Char­lie doesn't know why this is hap­pen­ing. He would give any­thing to have an ordi­nary life. The prob­lem: he doesn't belong in the world he knows as home.

He belongs with the others.

>>> Fans of J.K. Rowling, J.R.R. Tolkien, Rick Riordan, Cassandra Clare and C.S. Lewis will love the first installment of this well-written, gripping YA fantasy trilogy.
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Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Series
Element 238 - The Search for Truth - Episode One
A. Graham, J.H. Soeder, J.H. Soeder
Synopsis: It’s 2382 - three hundred and fifty years into Earth’s future. Ninety-eight per cent of the Earth’s population and animal life has been carelessly eliminated by a genetically engineered virus released by Mensam – a small group of hidden, ruthless, and sinister military dictators living deep underground, while mankind and all it’s history has been erased.

Unbeknownst to the ever -watchful eyes of Mensam, two scientists, Dr. Thomas Harding and Dr. Robert Harris, secretly have worked on a world-changing secret project – project that will change the future and affect their lives forever.

What is the discovery that will change their lives – and everyone on planet Earth? Will Thomas Harding fall to his death while seeking answers to Earth’s erased path?
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Age Level: Any Age
Genre: Series
Queen Ferris
Synopsis: hardcover with dust jacket
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Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Series
Undermountain-Saga #1
Eric Kent Edstrom
Synopsis: Bigfoot is not the missing link...

It's an alien.

It's inhabited Earth for thousands of years. Watching. Waiting. Guiding.

But when 16 year old Danny and his friends encounter one of these legendary creatures, he uncovers a secret the Bigfoot race has sought to hide.

A war brews on Earth. Between two alien races. One dedicated to peace. The other to conquest.

What stands between our world and total annihilation is this band of troubled teens.

And all they have is their smarts, their courage, and their loyalty to one another.

Author Eric Kent Edstrom will take you on a whirlwind, page-turning adventure in this YA science fiction epic. From high tech subterranean cities, to encyclopedic brain implants, to magic-like powers over emotions.

The Bigfoot Galaxy series is your next binge!

Buy your copy today!
Publication Date:
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Series
Destiny's Flower
Linda Harley
Synopsis: Doctor Lynn Davis is kidnapped by handsome Lord Kyle von Talion and taken to a far of planet, Saldiora. As she finds herself in this unfamiliar culture, she must learn to fight with a sword, ride a talking horse, and endure the politics of a royal court if she is to survive. Kyle has his hands full keeping Lynn from making cultural blunders and ensuring her safety. The Juntu’s are plotting to take over Saldiora and consider Lynn to be a threat to their success. Will Lynn live long enough to fulfill her destiny and save the kingdom of Saldiora?
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Age Level: Any Age
Genre: Series
Embrace
Stacey Rourke
Synopsis: RONE Award Winner Best YA Paranormal Work of 2012

Whether she likes it or not, eighteen year old Celeste Garrett has come to terms with being the Chosen One. She knew having a “normal life” would be tricky, between intense training sessions and epic demonic battles, but she didn’t know at what cost it would come. That is, until a dear friend is harmed by the malicious forces hunting her.

Now, she’d like nothing more than to retreat into a hermit lifestyle to prevent anyone else from getting hurt. But startling revelations, amazing new abilities, and mortifying moments in front of insanely hot guys won’t allow time for that. Soon, Celeste finds herself surrounded by darkness and wondering who she can trust—if anyone.

BONUS MATERIAL:
The Sidekick Chronicles Vol I, A Gryphon Series Novella
and Original Graphic Novel Style Artwork of key Gryphon Series Moments!
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Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Series
Age of Heroes: The Witch Hunter's Gauntlet
Synopsis: "Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Harry Potter!"

One day 14-year-old Samantha Hathaway's biggest problems are snarky cheerleaders and co-workers at the mall, and the next day she finds herself the prime suspect in the theft of a powerful magical artifact that could spark a war between magic and science.

For generations the Hathaway family has protected the world from the secret dangers of magic, monsters, and mad science. As the last heir to this proud legacy the suburban couch potato is recruited into Miller's Grove Academy, an elite new school full of inventors, monster hunters, video game champions, pop stars, and wannabe world conquerors. Between the new classes, hover board experiments, vampire attacks, and impending doom Samantha makes new friends and vicious new enemies.

Samantha and her new friends must navigate a dangerous secret world to identify the real thief, defeat a resurrected sorcerer, and stop the coming war.

Worst. Freshman Year. Ever.
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Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Series
Passions, Strengths & Self Esteem! The Extensive Guide! Ages 12-16, Surviving Junior High Vol. 4
Synopsis: *****#1 Kindle eBook in teen & young adult social skills & self esteem*****
It happened on our school trip.
He sat next to me, glancing over at me all the time…and in the end whispered a “compliment” in my ear, a compliment that I didn’t forget for years: “You could be really beautiful if it wasn’t for your nose…” Oops…had I heard right?
I’d never had a problem with my nose, but I did after that…
There are no two ways about it – all of us at some time or other try to change what can’t be changed: if only I was taller, if only I was prettier and smarter…

Let me share the secret with you of how to have self-confidence no matter how you look, no matter how smart you are and no matter how talented you may or may not be!


This self confidence book for teens (age 12-16) gives exceptional, effective, easy to implement tools to help you learn:

• How to identify what's working and what's need improving in your life!

• How to believe in yourself - from the inside!

• How to identify the things you really enjoy and want!

• How to identify what you’re good at!

• How to start working towards making your dreams come true!


In short – you’ll finally get it that you’re not only Okay…you’re really something!!!


This teens workbook for teens, parents & teachers… includes

• True life short stories about growing up!

• Tips, helpful rules, simple to do exercises!

• Fun ‘test yourself’ questionnaires

• A personal journal

All of which will help you discover the secrets to self esteem and most important - how to survive Junior High!


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Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Series
The Star Child
Stephanie Keyes
Synopsis: The world is about to be cloaked in darkness. Only one can stop the night.

Kellen St. James has spent his entire life being overlooked as an unwanted, ordinary, slightly geeky kid. That is until a beautiful girl, one who has haunted his dreams for the past eleven years of his life, shows up spinning
tales of a prophecy. Not just any old prophecy either, but one in which Kellen plays a key role.

Suddenly, Kellen finds himself on the run through a Celtic underworld of faeries and demons, angels and gods, not to mention a really ticked off pack of hellhounds, all in order to save the world from darkness. But will they make it in time?
Publication Date:
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Series
Happily Never After
Missy Fleming
Synopsis: There's no such thing as happy endings.

Savannah, Georgia is rumored to be the most haunted place in America. Quinn Roberts knows it is. She's felt the presence of spirits her entire life, investigating and photographing them with her best friend. Only none of those encounters ever turned violent, until now. The menacing darkness feeding off her stepmother has promised she won't live to see her eighteenth birthday.

After a chance meeting Quinn reluctantly allows actor Jason Preston into her life, which has complications of its own. She's not used to letting people get close. Falling for him while fighting for her life, and her family's legacy, only complicates things more. Jason shows her exactly what she stands to lose, especially when she's being attacked by the mysterious entity. Each attack is more violent and terrifying than the last.

With Jason's help, she dives into the Roberts' family history, searching for a link between a woman who went missing a hundred and fifty years ago and what's happening now. What they find is a brutal murder and that the ghost doesn't just want to hurt Quinn, it wants revenge.

It wants her life.
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Age Level: Mature Young Adult
Genre: Series
Waiting for Dusk
Nancy Pennick
Synopsis: Read a book.
Fall asleep.
Meet a boy.
Is it real or just a dream?
Katie's everyday life suddenly turns exciting when she travels back in time and meets the boy of her dreams. Thinking of nothing else, willing to leave the real world behind, she's determined to find out if it's all a dream…or not. Returning again and again, Katie almost has her answers until one day her precious book goes missing.

Don't miss the sequel Call of the Canyon available from http://www.fireandiceya.com September 1, 2013
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Age Level: Mature Young Adult
Genre: Series
Phoenix (Phoenix Elite #1)
Synopsis: The Phoenix Elite - Book One

Elora Rae Gannon believes her life is over. On her sixteenth birthday, she receives news that she is a mythical monster of hellish proportions and if that’s not bad enough, she receives this information in the form of a letter from her dead mother who also informs her that she must become part of an elite secret society of others like herself or die. Sucky birthday, huh? And just when she thinks she’s got it all figured out, her new-found family in the Elite forces her to break ties with her human BFF shortly before her BFF just up and vanishes. With her world in utter upheaval, Elora makes the move to a new school- Marlind Prep, with full intentions of finding out exactly what is going on behind the scenes and why her best friend has vanished- all while trying to figure out how to successfully make out with her boyfriend without sucking the very life out of him!
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Age Level: Mature Young Adult
Genre: Series
Ruhk's Rising (Phoenix Elite #2)
Synopsis: The Phoenix Elite - Book 2

Elora's days at Marlind Prep are anything but safe or boring. She receives news of her BFF's death not long after she disappears and is certain the Phoenix Elite are responsible. While searching for stability, Elora is stripped of her strength and sanity by the ancient Ruhk, Isaac, who continues to infiltrate her mind. Adding icing to the cake, she finds herself at odds with her mate/advisor, Ezra, leaving her vulnerable to the new guy, who just happens to find her on the verge of a nervous breakdown. What dangers await Elora among her own in RUHK'S RISING?
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Age Level: Mature Young Adult
Genre: Series
The Elephant of Surprise
Brent Hartinger
Synopsis: Book 4 in the Lambda Award-winning Russel Middlebrook Series!

People aren't always what they seem to be. Sometimes we even surprise ourselves.

So discovers seventeen-year-old Russel Middlebrook in The Elephant of Surprise, a stand-alone sequel to Brent Hartinger's landmark 2003 gay young adult novel Geography Club (which has now been adapted as a feature film co-starring Scott Bakula and Nikki Blonsky).

In this latest book, Russel and his friends Min and Gunnar are laughing about something they call the Elephant of Surprise – the tendency for life to never turn out as expected. Sure enough, Russel soon happens upon a hot but mysterious homeless activist named Wade, even as he's drawn back to an old flame named Kevin. Meanwhile, Min is learning surprising things about her girlfriend Leah, and Gunnar just wants to be left alone to pursue his latest technology obsession.

But the elephant is definitely on the move in all three of their lives. Just who is Wade and what are he and his friends planning? What is Leah hiding? And why is Gunnar taking naked pictures of Kevin in the shower?

The Elephant of Surprise includes Hartinger's trademark combination of humor and romance, angst and optimism. Before the story is over, Russel and his friends will learn that the Elephant of Surprise really does appear when you least expect him—and that when he stomps on you, it really, really hurts.
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Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Series

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