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Reality TV, ghosts, and a vengeful psychic mediumBethanys life is about to get weird.After years of small-town stagnation, Bethany James is haunted by her grandmothers ghost, who will not rest until Bethany finally pursues her dreams of adventure. Her ticket out? Paranormal For Realz, a new reality TV show where ghost-hunting meets celebrity chaos. The show is seeking permanent hosts, and five hilariously mismatched teams are competing for the coveted spots. Partneredwith the fabulous drag queen Pippa Pizzaz, Bethany is thrust into haunted B&Bs, viral sleepwalking scandals, and supernaturalshowdowns that are anything but scripted.With her sarcasm sharp and her intuition sharper, shell have to navigate grumpy poltergeists, even grumpier psychics, and two wildly different romantic interests to survive the first round of haunted investigations. She is, after all, not just chasing a new career. Shes chasing the life she never thought possible.I Scream You Scream is genre-bending paranormal womens fiction meets rom-com, where one "odd duck" heroine battles specters, social media, and her own fears with a little help from her sequined sidekick and a grandmother who refuses to stay dead.

S. A. Cosbys All the Sinners Bleed meets Percival Everetts Erasure in this literary thriller following the grandson of a famous Black actress from the 1920s to the 1940s, now a filmmaker himself, who returns to his grandmothers cabin retreat in the California mountains only to encounter the legacy of her rage born in Old Hollywood.Award-winning author Tananarive Due returns with the follow-up to the multi-award-winning The Reformatory in this generational novel of rage. With flashbacks to Johnnys grandmotherwho brushed shoulders with giants like Lena Horne, Clark Gable, and Hattie McDanielthis novel explores three generations, beginning with Mazelle Washingtons life as a young actress. Fifty years after Mazelles death, Johnny will discover the secret she kept and nurtured since she was a child, when she had a dark wish come true.A monster lurks outside Mazywood, hidden for generations, and Johnny brought his family to its hunting grounds.

The queer witchy fantasy murder mystery series concludes in one last mystery for Mallory, Cornelia and Diana, as they have to solve their biggest, and most important case of all - who killed Theodore. Perfect for fans of supernatural mysteries and cosy crime by authors such as Ben Aaranovitch, Josiah Bancroft and Tammie Painter.Its three days until Samhain, and the Undetectables are going to die. No longer taking magical cases (not that anyone would hire them), theyve well and truly given up the ghost.Meanwhile, Theodore (the relinquished ghost in question) is on the run. Wanted in connection with the Undetectables last case, hes hiding in the last place anyone would think to look, keeping secrets (badly) and forming unlikely alliances (slightly less badly).When a copycat killer emerges and history appears to be repeating itself, the Undetectables are called up for one last case. Mallory, Diana and Cornelia find themselves in a final race against the clock but this time, the whole of Occulture is at stake.

A daring imagining of divine presence in the modern agetold through love, sacrifice, and global consequence.What if the impossible happened again?Set against the shadowed world of underground churches and state surveillance, Daughter of God is a sweeping work of spiritual fiction that dares to imagine a modern miracleand the cost of believing in it.In 1990s China, Li Ying is a quiet, devout young woman whose life is already shaped by secrecy and faith practiced in hiding. When she discovers she is miraculously pregnant, her claim that the child is conceived by God ignites a chain of events that will endanger everyone she loves. As government authorities close in, Ying and her partner, Cheng, are forced to flee, carrying not only an unborn child but a destiny that transcends borders, cultures, and belief systems.When the child, Jia, is born, it becomes clear she is not of the world. From infancy through childhood, she quietly transcends expectations, her presence bringing calm where there is violence and healing where there is brokenness. As Jia grows, her journey leads her to America where her purpose begins to take shapeand where her existence is embraced by some and violently rejected by others.From the tense corridors of underground Catholic churches to Tibetan monasteries, the teeming streets of India, and the global crossroads of Hong Kong, Daughter of God unfolds as both a political chase and a deeply human story of love, sacrifice, and hope. At its heart is a single, haunting question: What happens when faith collides with authorityand a miracle refuses to remain hidden?

A young artist who has bargained away most of his life for divine inspiration pairs up with fellow apprentice Leonardo da Vinci to infiltrate the Medici family and find out the truth about his missing brother in this Renaissance-set young adult mystery perfect for fans of F.T. Lukens.Its the height of the Italian Renaissance. In the golden city of Florence, art is equal to holinessand angels walk among us, bestowing their talentsfor a price. Seventeen-year-old artist Virgil is in trouble. To support his family, hes bargained most of his life away to an angelonly to discover that his missing brother is in danger, and nothing but magic can rescue him. Now, with just a few months left to live, Virgil is desperate enough to try the one thing he swore he would never, ever doteam up with the infuriating, annoyingly talented, and most notorious playboy in all of Florence, the charming Leonardo da Vinci.As the two journey through Florences gilded streets, luxurious cathedrals, and glorious Medici palaces, they unearth dark truths beneath the citys facade.Those in power will do anything to keep their deadly secrets safe, but with his feelings for Leonardo giving him new life, Virgil is determined to expose their lies before he runs out of time.Even if it might cost him his soul.

Set in the sun-soaked world of California surf culture, Sidelined Souls is an emotional, second-chance romance about life changing surprises, shattered boundaries, and two childhood sweethearts forced to decide if their love is worth risking everything for.With his wildest dreams on the line, Archer Ramos has only one goal: to be drafted into the professional football league following his final college season. But nothing shakes his focus like his childhood best friend and first love, Allie Evans. They broke each others hearts years ago, vowing not to risk their friendship again. So, when Archer takes a trip home to Pacific Shores for the summer, hes determined to uphold the boundaries he and Allie setno matter how many times theyve fallen back into old patterns.But theyve never been good at following their own rules, and this most recent rendezvous is no different.Allie has dreams of her own. As a culinary school graduate, dance instructor, and fresh off a break-up with her insufferable ex-boyfriend, her top priority is herself. Until a routine doctors appointment ends in her receiving life-altering news. Shes pregnant. Her first instinct is to rush to Archer, but with his future hanging in the balance, Allie hesitates.In an instant, everything around them changes, which threatens to crumble the foundation theyve spent their entire life buildingthe friendship, the romance, and their trust.As months pass, and they redefine their roles in life, forced to confront their deepest fears and forge a new path forward, Allie and Archer must decide if their soul-deep connection is worth the fight, or if theyll leave love on the sidelines.

A unique history of New Mexico told through the fascinating stories of one hundred representative artifacts from around the statefrom the ancient fossilized footprints recently discovered at White Sands to J. Robert Oppenheimers revolutionary gadget that ushered the world into the Atomic Age.Historians continually probe archives, museums, libraries, and less conventional sources in search of new ways to understand and explore the past. A History of New Mexico in 100 Objects will, for the first time, explore New Mexicos remarkable history through the lens of material objects.Distinguished historian Richard Melzer takes readers on a marvelous journey through New Mexicos past, telling the story of New Mexico by way of fascinating objects that reflect the states ethnic, cultural, social, economic, and political history. Among the artifacts included are: a Mimbres ceramic pot a turquoise carving from Chaco Canyon Don Juan de Oñates inscription at El Morro healing soil from Chimayo a steamer trunk carried along the Santa Fe Trail Geronimos headdress Pat Garretts Colt revolver used to kill Billy the Kid the Loretto Chapels Miracle Staircase Georgia OKeeffes bighorn sheep skull Ernie Pyles typewriter a World War II Navajo code talkers radio receiver the Gadget developed by the Manhattan Project and tested at Trinity Site Daves Dream lowrider A foreword by Alicia Romero, head curator of the Albuquerque Museum, offers insight into how objects are used in the study of history.Together, the amazing stories of these one hundred objects offer a one-of-a-kind group portrait of the Land of Enchantment.

Embrace the magic of the changing seasons with these 24 fascinating myths and folktales, perfect for young readers aged 812.Journey around the world through over 140 full-colored, modern and whimsical storybook illustrations.Discover the wondrous magic of nature and experience the shifting of seasons around the world with this charming and culturally diverse treasury of stories. From monsoon seasons and powerful blizzards to the summer solstice and the first frost of winter, these seasonal stories feature gods and goddesses, kings and queens, talking animals and mighty dragons.AN OJIBWE TALE: Discover how the great spirit Nanabhozo causes the leaves to change color every fall. A MEXICAN STORY: Read how the Gila monster wakes the sun from its long slumber. A SOUTH AFRICAN MYTH: Find out how the chiefs son convinced the rain bull to start the rainy season. A CELTIC FOLKTALE: Follow the Oak King and Holly King as they engage in an annual battle to control the seasons, switching positions at the solstices. A SYRIAN MYTH: Fall in love with the little bee who hunts down the god of agriculture to restore spring. A CHINESE STORY: Learn about the dragon god whose eyes create day and night and whose yawn causes the rain. OTHER TALES INCLUDE clouds you can eat, a flying turtle, an ice king, people being turned into animals and more. This stunning, fun collection of myths and folktales from around the world is a must-have for any personal or communal library, inviting young readers to look outside and see the magic in nature.

Keeper and Toby are hired by a member of H.E.R.O. to help solve a problem in the third and final book in the adventure-filled Evil Villains International League trilogy about good and evil, growing up, and making your mark on the worldperfect for graduates of Percy Jackson and fans of Alex Rider. H.E.R.O. communications operative Pigeon needs to retrieve a secret message from the fieldbut hes failing big time. Desperate for help, Pigeon enlists the assistance of unexpected allies: Keeper Chance and Toby, both new members of the Evil Villains International League, and their friend Y.But what seems at first like a simple task escalates into a shadowy and sinister plot, ruining the trios plans for a lazy spring break. With danger lurking around every corner, Keeper, Toby, and Y must stay one step ahead of their many adversaries: Keepers ferocious and feared grandmother Nana, a seriously demented dentist who will do anything for a dollar, and a mysterious mastermind who may have nefarious designs on Keeper.Being a hero isnt for the faint of heartespecially when not every H.E.R.O. can be trusted. As the lines between good and evil get blurrier than ever, it will take every trick of villainy for Keeper and his friends to get home in one piece.

In a brutal world shaped by bronze and blood, Pan Shepherd returns no longer a slave, but a man driven by love, vengeance, and an unrelenting determination to rescue Beocca, who was abducted during their wedding by a sadistic prince-turned-king. Set against the sweeping backdrop of a collapsing kingdom and a rising warlord, The King A Bronze Age Tale continues the saga of the shepherd destined to become a king.The Bronze Age saga continues in this second volumelove, vengeance, and destiny collide.In a brutal world shaped by bronze and blood, Pan Shepherd returnsno longer a slave, but a man driven by love, vengeance, and an unrelenting determination to rescue Beocca, who was abducted during their wedding by a sadistic prince-turned-king.Set against the sweeping backdrop of a collapsing kingdom and a rising warlord, The King A Bronze Age Tale continues the saga of the shepherd destined to become a king. As better-trained and better-equipped enemy armies close in, Pan must navigate overwhelming odds, betrayal, and court intriguenot only to survive, but to reclaim the woman he loves.Rich in historical detail, political intrigue, and haunting emotion, this epic sequel cements Tristan Nettles place as a rising voice in historical fiction. The King is a powerful tale of war, leadership, and lovewhere loyalty endures, and nothing is more sacred than the bonds we fight to protect.March into a kingdom on the brinkand discover how far one man will go for love and honor.For fans of Bernard Cornwell, Steven Pressfield, Conn Iggulden, and epic Bronze Age historical fiction.

A powerful, intergenerational memoir that traces one familys journey through war, exile, faith, and resilience, Roots of Grace is a story about the identity we inherit and what we choose to carry forward.Roots of Grace is a powerful, intergenerational memoir that weaves personal history with the untold story of Eritrea. Through vivid storytelling, Dawit Gebremichael Habte traces his journey from childhood in Asmara and Addi-Hayo, through war and diaspora, to leadership in America, showing how family, faith, and community form the foundation of the identity we carry forward. The book also explores Eritreas ancient history, colonial past, the postWorld War II federation and annexation, the long struggle for independence, and the global forces that shaped one nations fate. Yet at its core, this is an intimate story: a mothers sacrifice, a fathers wisdom, a community that raised its children together, and the enduring belief that education, integrity, and resilience create generational wealth beyond money. Blending memoir, history, leadership reflection, and cultural preservation, Roots of Grace speaks to immigrants, parents, leaders, and anyone searching for meaning in a fractured world. It asks: What do we inherit beyond piece of land? What do we protect? And what do we pass on?

A runaway bride returns to her small town, where she befriends her best friends older brother in a fake-dating plot to make her ex jealousfrom the bestselling author of How to Break My Heart. Maddy Beaumont has been dubbed the runaway bride of Cinnamon Springs after leaving her ex, Myles, jilted at the aisle and escaping to Europe. But she cant escape the town peoples judgment for longmonths later, shes forced to return home and face reality, and Maddy is surprised by feelings of regret when she learns Myles has a new girlfriend so soon. Did she make a mistake by calling off the wedding? Theres only one way to find out. When Maddy is invited to an event with Myles in attendance, she strikes a deal with pastry chef Elliot, her best friends charming older brother. For one night, Elliot and Maddy are going to pretend theyre dating. Easy, right? Just hold each others hand and pretend to look in love. But the more time Maddy spends with Elliot, the more she realises what they share might not be so fake after all.

A beloved middle-grade fantasy classic returns in a new edition, as eight-year-old Sally steps through an attic mirror into another time to search for a long-lost doll, now featuring beautiful new full-color illustrations.When Sally is sent to spend the summer in a creaky old house with her elderly Aunt Sarah and a decidedly unfriendly cat, she expects weeks of boredom and loneliness. Everything changes when she discovers a mysterious painting of a little girl holding a doll and learns that the doll vanished long ago. Drawn by curiosity, Sally ventures into the attic, where an old mirror seems to open a doorway into another time and a story waiting to be finished.First published in 1966, Magic Elizabeth quickly became a treasured favorite, earning a place in The New York Times Parents Guide to the Best Books for Children and selling nearly one million copies in its Scholastic edition. Readers have cherished the novel for generations for its gentle magic, emotional warmth, and the way it blends mystery and fantasy with themes of friendship, empathy, and care.Now available in a beautifully refreshed edition, this classic story is enhanced with exquisite new full-color illustrations, inviting a new generation of readers into its timeless world of wonder. Perfect for independent reading or sharing aloud, Magic Elizabeth remains a moving reminder that imagination, kindness, and love can travel across time.

A gripping, dark suspense story from the excellent Bryan Smith.Accompanied by an unsuspecting target, an aspiring serial killer journeys to a remote mountainous location at the same time as a woman looking to bury evidence of a heinous crime walks the same trail. A sudden unnatural storm transports them to a mist-shrouded field that rolls on for countless miles in all directions. A towering skyscraper stands at the centre that they both must enter a plaque on the door reads simply, MONSTROUS, a hint of the surreal cosmic horrors lurking inside.Have they been delivered to this strange place for a chance at redemption, or for some ultimate form of punishment not available to earthly forces? Will they ever know the truth?FLAME TREE PRESS is the imprint of long-standing independent Flame Tree Publishing, dedicated to excellent original writing in horror, science fiction and fantasy. The list brings together fantastic new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices. Learn more at www.flametreepress.com and connect on social media @FlameTreePress. Awarded independent publisher of 2024 by the British Fantasy Society.

A new collection of short stories and novellas from Bram Stoker Award finalist Philip Fracassi, featuring an introduction by NYT bestselling author Matt Dinniman."Traps and Specters is an impressively literate and wildly imaginative collection featuring a truly remarkable range of work... Fracassis a hell of a writer. Bentley LittleFrom the mind of Stoker and British Fantasy award-nominated author Philip Fracassi comes fourteen stories of the macabre that will frighten, disturb, and ensnare readers in a dark web of twisted tales.In these pages youll find talking corpses and deadly tombs, misguided exorcists, technology gone wrong, blood-soaked prison riots, and enough vengeful spirits and haunted objects to fill a grave.With an introduction by bestselling author Matt Dinniman (Dungeon Crawler Carl), Traps and Specters will chill, thrill, entertain, and leave you gasping in shock and terror at the horrors waiting within.

Sunday at 11 a.m. remains Americas most segregated hourbut healing wont happen in the pews alone. In this timely and hopeful book, pastor Nathan Walton calls readers to embrace a multiethnic lifestyle between Sundays. He argues that its not enough to have a diverse-looking church if we live separate lives the rest of the week. When advocacy for justice doesnt lead to relationship, and when diversity is performative rather than embodied, true multiethnicity remains elusive.Embodying Gods Multiethnic Kingdom offers practical steps toward unity without uniformity and diversity without division through an accessible framework for living out reconciliation in your daily rhythms, moving beyond performance to authentic, life-giving community. Youll learn how a multiethnic lifestyle, though challenging, is both possible and necessary for Christians.This book walks through Waltons Four Rs of Multiethnic Living: Residence: Where we live impacts our capacity to become rooted in diverse communities. Recreation: The way we live our social lives affects our ability to pursue multiethnicity. Resources: We can use our resources in ways that promote racial justice. Religion: Pursuing a united, multiethnic church is affected by the way we interact with Christians across demographic differences. Embodying Gods Multiethnic Kingdom is for pastors, church leaders, and everyday Christians who desire to see a more unified church but feel overwhelmed or unsure of where to start. Whether you serve from the pulpit or the pew, this book equips you to live out reconciliation in everyday life and reflect the beauty of Gods kingdom across every line that divides us.

Recover the Wonder and Weight of the Sunday Service "Do I have to go to church?"Whether weve fielded this question from others or have at times wondered ourselves, pastor Adriel Sanchez invites us to consider afresh why Sunday corporate worship matters.Why We Worship reenchants our spiritual imagination, helping us rediscover the beauty of worship in Scripture and draw upon the richness of Christian liturgy through the ages. Sanchez delves into the biblical underpinnings and historical development of the core parts of a worship service, casting a vision for corporate worships vital role in healthy Christian spirituality and discipleship.In Why We Worship, Sanchez draws on Scripture and history to uncover not only the what but also the why of elements of the Sunday service including music, the sermon, Communion, baptism, confession, prayer, and the benediction. Church isnt meant to be a dull routine or an entertainment-driven spectacle. Its a weekly heavenly ascent that transforms us to live the Christian life here on earth. Enter anew into the wonder of Sunday worship as a transcendent, joy-filled journey into Gods presence.

A lost grand duchess.An eccentric con artist.A royal legend made in Hollywood.Los Angeles 1922Anastasia Romanova is now Ana Marlowe, a script reader who reviews unsolicited screenplays for a struggling film studio. When a remarkable screenplay arrives at the studio, Ana knows it could make her career. Except the script is based on her familys story. Worse yet, one of the writers, Anna Anderson, claims she is the missing Grand Duchess Anastasia. Ana must now decide how much she will risk to make her dreams come true and put her former life behind her forever. Authors note: The Romanov Impostor can be read as a stand-alone, but is set after The Romanov Heiress, which tells Olgas story.

Internationally bestselling author Tess Gerritsen selects and introduces the best short mystery fiction of the past year.This anthology contains the best crime stories published last year, selected from a pool of over 3,000 by bestselling author of the Rizzoli & Isles series, Tess Gerritsen, under the auspices of New York Citys legendary crime fiction specialty store The Mysterious Bookshop. Included herein, readers will find tales by giants of the genre Lee Child, Andrew Klavan, Joyce Carol Oates, and Lisa Unger, alongside lesser-known writers equally as deserving of attention. The stories have been pulled from a wide variety of sources, including The Strand Magazine, Black Cat Weekly, Dark Yonder, and Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine. The collection is rounded off by a bonus story from the last century by Agatha Christie, sourced from the Mysterious Bookshops rare book room.

Discover the Spirits Movement Throughout Scripture The Holy Spirit is often regarded as the most mysterious and misunderstood person of the Trinity. Though it is important to understand specific topics associated with the Holy Spirit, such as spiritual gifts, our understanding must expand to encompass the Holy Spirits powerful role throughout the entire canon of Scripture. The Spirit has been at work since the very beginning.In Gods Presence with Us and in Us, biblical scholar Miguel Echevarria explores how the divine personal Spirit has one of the most prominent roles in the Bible. The Holy Spirit is both with Gods people and also in them, guiding and bringing about Gods mission of new creation. From Genesis to Revelation, the Holy Spirit is at work in Gods people and in the world.What youll find in Gods Presence with Us and in Us: A comprehensive biblical theology of the Holy Spirit that follows the story of the Holy Spirits work throughout both the Old and New Testaments. An invaluable resource for preaching, teaching, and study of Scripture. Discussion questions and practical insights to foster reflection and application. This insightful biblical theology offers a comprehensive look at the Holy Spirits presence, making it an essential resource for pastors, students, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Holy Spirits work in the world.About the Series Essential Studies in Biblical Theology (ESBT), edited by Benjamin L. Gladd and L. Michael Morales, explore the central or essential themes of the Bibles grand storyline. Taking cues from Genesis 13, authors trace the presence of these themes throughout the entire sweep of redemptive history. Written for students, church leaders, and laypeople, the ESBT offers an accessible yet rich introduction to biblical theology.