Both probing character study and a driving novel of suspense, here is a novel that will linger in your mind like mist over the Scottish glens . . .In the Highlands of 1950s Scotland, a boy is found dead in a canal lock. Two young girls tell such a fanciful story of his disappearance that no one believes them. The local newspaper staff--including Joanne Ross, the part-time typist embroiled in an abusive marriage, and her boss, a seasoned journalist determined to revamp the paper--set out to uncover and investigate the crime. Suspicion falls on several townspeople, all of whom profess their innocence. Alongside these characters are the people of the town and neighboring glens; a refugee Polish sailor; an Italian family whose café boasts the first known cappuccino machine in the north of Scotland; and a corrupt town clerk subverting the planning laws to line his own pocket.Together, these very different Scots harbor deep and troubling secrets underneath their...

From the Inside FlapCentauri Prime declares war on the Interstellar Alliance in Book Three of the epic trilogy that continues Babylon 5's brilliant legacy . . .Blind to the fact that he is a pawn in the Drakh's deadly strategy, Centauri prime minister Durla launches an overwhelming blitzkrieg, sending Centauri warships to devastate other races' homeworlds and pave the way for total conquest. Yet Durla is forced to fight a war on two fronts. Even as he mobilizes the massive space fleet for its glorious attack, resistance leader Vir Cotto works feverishly to counter the Drakh's evil influence on Centauri Prime. Emperor Londo Mollari possesses the key that can reveal the presence of the Drakh, but to do so would spell disaster, so he is forced to remain silent. But when the Drakh bring another pawn into play--David Sheridan, son of Alliance president John Sheridan--the time for silence may be past. If Vir and the Resistance are to prevail, it will be only through action, and with help from very strange allies . . . About the AuthorPeter David is famous for writing some of the most popular of the original Star Trek: The Next Generation novels, including Imzadi and A Rock and a Hard Place. His original works include the Arthurian novel Knight Life and the quirky werewolf story Howling Mad. He single-handedly revived the classic comic book series The Incredible Hulk and has written just about every famous comic book superhero. He collaborated with J. Michael Straczynski on the Babylon 5 comic book series, and with Bill Mumy, he created the Nickelodeon television series Space Cases. In his spare time, he writes movie screenplays, children's books, and TV scripts (including Babylon 5).J. Michael Straczynski is one of the most prolific and highly regarded writers currently working in the television industry. In 1995, he was selected by Newsweek magazine as one of their Fifty for the Future, described as innovators who will shape our lives as we move into the twenty-first century. His work spans every conceivable genre--from historical dramas and adaptations of famous works of literature (The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde) to mystery series (Murder, She Wrote), cop shows (Jake and the Fatman), anthology series (The Twilight Zone), and science fiction (Babylon 5). He writes ten hours a day, seven days a week, except for his birthday, New Year's, and Christmas.

Enter the world of Geronimo Stilton, where another funny adventure is always right around the corner. Each book is a fast-paced adventure with lively art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love. I was so excited about Christmas, I could squeak! My favorite nephew Benjamin was going to come over, and we were planning to trim the tree and eat lots of delicious holiday Cheesy Chews. But before you could say "cat alert," disaster struck! I slipped over my tail and ended up in the hospital. And then my mouse hole caught on fire! Holey cheese, this was turning out to be the worst Christmas ever.... Book Details: Format: Paperback Publication Date: 10/1/2004 Pages: 128 Reading Level: Age 7 and Up

Celebrate the holidays in style — mouse-style, that is! Join Geronimo for his first-ever special edition.It was Christmastime on Mouse Island, and I couldn't wait to celebrate with my friends and family. But then I discovered that they were all traveling out of town for the holidays, and I'd be spending Christmas alone! I was starting to feel like a real grinch. Would this be my loneliest Christmas ever?

"Artificial intelligence may be our biggest existential threat." –Elon Musk, inventor. "Robert Stanek is one of our most featured and respected Kids & Young Adults authors." –The Audio Book Store. "Anyone who enjoyed The Hunger Games, World War Z, or The Maze Runner is going to enjoy this." –Lisa Gardner, author.Cedes thought she knew what we were to the machines, but she was wrong, and the ragged band of human survivors must now learn to stay alive in a city under siege. But it's not just the machines they must contend with—it's human against human and machines against all. As Cedes and Luke struggle to survive, new and surprising leaders emerge. Leaders who want to tear each other and the broken city apart to find the hidden secrets that will reveal the story of the human race. The story of us. Will this path lead to redemption, the destruction of everything they hold dear, or will it lead to mankind's final days on Earth?

On my eighteen birthday, despite my protest, my mother, Sara, and I move to Tangi, a small town, off the grid, in the deep South of Louisiana. I'd pretty much resigned myself to living out of a suitcase in a cheap hotel, working at some greasy hamburger joint while Sara snags her next boyfriend. I don't worry much about her short-lived flings. Sara's boyfriends usually end up dead. But once I meet the mysterious and alluring Aidan Bane, my life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. Up until now, Aidan has managed to keep his Druid identity a secret in the small community he lives in and from me, but now that I've stumbled upon buried secrets, nobody is safe, especially me, the person Aidan's been clandestinely protecting. As our lives spiral out of control, Aidan and I find ourselves teetering precariously on the edge of a blade, between desire and danger. Darkly romantic and extraordinarily suspenseful, Dream Angel captures the struggle between defying our hearts and quenching our desires. This is a heart-wrenching tale of ancient evil, betrayal, unprecedented loss, sweltering sensuality, suspense, romance, and unfathomable consequences.**