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In the year 2055, a quarter-century after the last firearm-related homicide inside the once-peaceful SafeCities, the unthinkable occurs: the murder of the president of this sprawling metropolis. Mark, a seemingly unassuming yet highly effective investigator and a potential suspect, is tasked with gathering the immediate evidence. But the investigation takes an unexpected turn, spiralling beyond the confines of his jurisdiction. What he discovers is a sinister plan to reshape the world, with himself unwittingly cast in the role of a pawn.

To be fully educated, it is necessary to listen to the great pagan classics of Homer and Virgil and the ancient Greek playwrights. However, many Christians are often disgusted by the barbarity and violence, put off by the emphasis on honor and man-centered glory, and simply baffled by the long and tedious descriptions of battle scenes and elaborate ceremonies.

Escape the mundane and step into Atlantea, where Dave Miller transforms from a blue-collar grinder into a Mythic powerhouse with the stats to back up his swagger. In a world suffocating under corruption and monsters, he discovers the plight of the powerful Lumina—breathtaking fairies who hide in diminished forms until they find a male strong enough to anchor their magic and bond with their souls. This is a visceral journey of city-building, dungeon-conquering, and romance that refuses to fade to black, offering a hero who fights as hard for his family as he does for his fortune. If you ...

Developing the Puritans' understanding of religious freedom, Jesse Johnson shows how Christ's followers have reasoned through this tension in past centuries, and he identifies biblical principles for navigating government restrictions in the future. Johnson reminds his listeners that God made government with a purpose, and that purpose makes the world livable for believers. So sit back, and let Johnson take you on a tour of what the Bible teaches about government, and why we should be more like Daniel, by recognizing the limits on our obedience to earthly authorities.

Her ambition got her up the mountain. But when this burly mountain man spies her curves, he won’t let her go… I’m not an outdoors person, I’m scared of the wild. So how did I end up halfway up a mountain in a flimsy tent? I lied, that’s how. A big, massive stonking lie to get my first break. But I didn’t count on Chase. The rugged mountain guide who’s making me sweat more than I should. A night in the wild turns from my biggest fear into my most pleasurable adventure. But what happens when the trail ends? Can I ever go back to my old life, or has the mountain claimed me for ...

Sit back and hold onto your seats as Mercedes take you on a wild ride of your life as she tells her story. At 15 years old, Mercedes as experienced so much. Pregnant with twins by a married man, she has HIV and she learned some very deep and disturbing secrets that her family kept from her for so long . Her troubled soul has endured so much pain, she is clueless to if she is coming and going. Not just that she is deeply in love with Tony, no matter if he's married or not, her love for him just won't go away. Her hatred for her mother has escalated into something beyond hatred and no matter ...

Three-time Hugo Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author N.K. Jemisin crafts her most incredible novel yet, a "glorious" story of culture, identity, magic, and myths in contemporary New York City. In Manhattan, a young grad student gets off the train and realizes he doesn't remember...

Feminist City: A Field Guide combines memoir, feminist theory, pop culture, and geography to expose what is hidden in plain sight: the social inequalities built right into our cities, homes, and neighbourhoods. Focusing on gendered experiences of the city, the books grapples with the challenge of claiming urban space amongst barriers designed to keep women “in their place”. From the geography of rape culture to the politics of snow removal, the city is an ongoing site of gendered struggle. Yet the city is perhaps also our best hope for shaping new social relations....

From acclaimed journalist Anand Giridharadas, a groundbreaking feat of reporting on a tragic encounter in a New York subway car that held up a mirror to a troubled and divided nation In 2023, New York was already a city under strain, racked by panic about crime, mistrust of police, and a broken...

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY Library Journal | Vulture | The Verge | SYFYWire Step into The City of Brass, the spellbinding debut from S. A. Chakraborty perfect for fans of The Golem and the Jinni, The Grace of Kings, and Uprooted, in which the future of a magical Middle Eastern...

In this revised and expanded edition of his essential volume Dark City Dames, Eddie Muller—Turner Classic Movies host and author of Dark Cityand Noir Bar—offers a uniquely intimate look at the women who defined film noir, now featuring updated text and 10 new star profiles. Film noir was the...

Nashville 1964. Eighteen-year-old babysitter Paula Herring is murdered in her home while her six-year-old brother apparently sleeps through the grisly event. A few months later, a judge's son is convicted of the crime. Decades after the slaying, Michael Bishop, a private citizen, stumbles upon a secret file related to the case and with the help of some of the world's top forensic experts - including forensic psychologist Richard Walter (aka "the living Sherlock Holmes") - he uncovers the truth. What really happened is completely different from what the public was led to believe.

What happens when a scrappy coder and a runaway cultivation princess collide in the heart of Manhattan? Kung fu, mayhem, and the best Hotpot in Flushing! James Wong thought juggling late-night code deployments and his mom’s matchmaking schemes was enough chaos for one lifetime—until he stumbled into Lanlan, a cat-eared princess on the run from a deadly sect. She’s got ancient powers, a knack for trouble, and a wardrobe straight out of a wuxia epic. He’s got quick reflexes, a killer left hook, and a questionable sense of humor. Not to mention his hot Latina sidekick. Together, they ...

Read by the author. Rediscover your purpose and passion for life as bestselling author John Mark Comer guides you through the Bible's vision for work, rest, and living fully human. We've all heard it said: It's who you are that matters, not what you do. Really? Where do the Scriptures teach that?...

Four-time Hugo Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author N.K. Jemisin crafts a glorious tale of identity, resistance, magic and myth. All is not well in the city that never sleeps. Even though the avatars of New York City have temporarily managed to stop the Woman in White from...

Welcome to Las Vegas, home of the Sin City Collectors. The job description is easy: Bring the offending supernatural in to the Boss and don't ask any questions.

What do you do when the man guarding your cabin is more dangerous than the one you're running from? Laurel I fled my stalker ex with a duffel bag and directions to a cabin in the middle of nowhere. No phone. No trail. No way for him to find me. Then I met the man guarding my door — scarred, silent, and dangerous enough to make my ex look like a boy playing pretend. My uncle said to trust him. My body wants to climb him like a tree. Bear I promised Hank I'd watch his niece. Keep her safe. Keep my distance. One look at Laurel and distance stopped being an option. She's soft where I'm hard. ...

When a single dad meets the former rock-star crush of his youth, everything they thought they knew about happiness and love is thrown into chaos in this hopeful, heartwarming romantic comedy. “Bound to charm readers from page one . . . You’ll root for everyone in this sweet love story...

In this second installment in the New York Times bestselling series from Edgar Award winner James Ponti, the young group of spies returns for another international adventure perfect for fans of Spy School and Mrs. Smith’s Spy School for Girls. After thwarting a notorious villain at an...

What do you get when you combine a rope swing, a raging river and your father's best friend? Your new Daddy, of course. Jack Boone. Wilderness-made, beard thick as the forest he calls home, and—based on the rising…tide in those worn jeans—blessed in ALL the right departments. He pulls me from certain death only to drown me in feelings I never knew I had. His cabin becomes my playground. His massive body, my new favorite ride. When he touches me, my inner good girl goes deliciously bad. When he praises me like only a Daddy can, the timber isn't the only thing groaning. My past is ...