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When Mikey's faerie coin miraculously returns and reveals an item that only brings more questions, he and his friends must embark on a journey to save the world and prevent war; for something much more sinister lurks in a mountain sealed long ago...and within Mikey.

Hunted by an ungrateful Persian royal family, the rogue agents Samuel and Mehrnaz are on the run to escape the empire they formerly served. Their destination (if they live to see it): the distant fabled land of India. There, on the far side of the Indus, the agents find ancient perils have returned in the weapons-blasted desert left behind by the earth-shattering Mahabharata War. Nightmarish creatures that have grown giant and twisted hunt down their human prey, while other animals have metamorphosized into something stranger still.

In the year 2158, Earth thrives with extended lifespans, a flourishing environment, and a population that exudes happiness and satisfaction. However, concealed within this seemingly idyllic society lies a sinister secret. Kaze Ryker, a 28-year-old entertainment columnist, stumbles upon the truth and embarks on a relentless exploration of the intricacies behind this so-called "flawless" civilization. As he dives deeper into its enigmatic secrets, he gradually unravels a meticulously crafted façade that masks the true nature of their existence.

Matt Connell, a formerly successful literary agent who’s been in prison for four years for a crime of passion—homicide by strangulation after learning his wife slept with a friend—receives an early release from Sing Sing to join an FBI undercover investigation of multiple murders in Manhattan. Killings continue to mount as Matt does his best to calm his “Ferrari brain”—a condition in which his mind accelerates wildly into negative thoughts and worst-case scenarios—even as he falls in love with a suspect, then discovers disturbing truths about his past and hers.

Delve into the forbidden desires of step-siblings Aliza and Miguel in Claiming Aliza, the captivating first installment of a sizzling two-part series. As fate weaves an unexpected bond, Aliza, a reserved 19-year-old, finds herself irresistibly drawn to her step-brother Miguel. With their parents' whirlwind marriage, their worlds collide in the most unconventional way. Aliza's quiet existence is shattered by a sudden, intense attraction that defies reason. As their passion ignites, a single reckless night sets the stage for a life-altering journey.

This collection of prayers by noted Hebrew Bible scholar Walter Brueggemann can be used in both public worship and private devotion. These prayers run the gamut from particular days in the church year to special moments in the lives of worshiping communities to events playing out on the world stage. In all cases, the prayers show us how God accompanies us through all the moments and stages of our life, while simultaneously calling us to do the same for all those whom God has placed alongside us in the journey.

In "Why Alpha Men Can't Compete: The Superiority of Sigma Men in Love and Life," author Lorenzo Mosqueda challenges the dominant alpha male archetype, revealing the Sigma male as a potent symbol of modern masculinity. This enlightening work showcases the Sigma's blend of independence, emotional intelligence, and moral fortitude, characteristics that allow them to reshape social norms and excel without overt dominance.

In December 1832 a farmer found the body of a pregnant young woman hanging near a haystack outside a New England mill town. When news spread that Methodist preacher Ephraim Avery was accused of murdering Sarah Maria Cornell, a factory worker, the case gave the public everything they found irresistible: sexually charged violence, adultery, the hypocrisy of a church leader, secrecy and mystery, and suspicions of insanity. Murder in a Mill Town tells the story of how a local crime quickly turned into a national scandal that became America's first "trial of the century."

Evil Professor Zeero has disappeared, Superintendent Atwater has been put in his place, and all is right again in Beechwood . . . or is it? When Rube Goldberg discovers the Null Corporation is building a giant machine in his beloved junkyard, he suspects something nefarious is at play. Then when he begins receiving anonymous messages from someone claiming to be an ally, he knows something is up.

Property Mogul grants listeners an instructional guide on how to change their lives forever with real estate. Maybe you’re trying something new or you’re aware of the familiar concepts associated with investing. Either way, this audiobook is eloquently narrated for novice and intermediaries alike. The various aspects of real estate can be used to create a blueprint to live a life you love.

Jericho Buck is young, tough, and fearless, and has been burning across the western frontier like a prairie fire since he left home at 14. Now 21, Jericho finds his biggest adventures yet riding 100 miles a day through a desolate, hostile landscape for the famed Pony Express. The camaraderie amongst the riders and crew is iron-clad, and it’s the best money he has ever made. But on a fateful day, Jericho comes across a lonesome spot where desperadoes have just captured a beautiful young Paiute woman. In a life and death moment, Jericho’s bravery forever bonds him with a Paiute tribe.

Beginning with a handful of members in 1830, the church that Joseph Smith founded has grown into a world-wide organization with over twelve million adherents, playing prominent roles in politics, sports, entertainment, and business. Yet they are an oddity. Mormonism: A Very Short Introduction explains who Mormons are: what they believe and how they live their lives.

Bill met Evelyn at a time when he was least expecting to find her. He was the bass player for a popular band, had a bottomless trust fund, and had just received his letter of acceptance to Harvard. Being young, handsome, rich, and living next to Hollywood had been the perfect opportunity to date some of the most glamorous and beautiful women on the planet. Yet none of them had ever affected him the way Evelyn had from the first moment he saw her. Evelyn was not searching for love, and in fact had been avoiding it as if it were a hobby.

Dominic Oliver, the head of the Oliver Research Corporation, branches out into a field of science that he doesn't understand. The CIA, jealous lovers, and dark figures in the night threaten to turn his world upside down. There's nowhere to run when your enemy knows your every move.

The understanding of God that many Christians insist is so clear in the Bible makes faith seem like an all-or-nothing proposition. When much of that rigid projection seems in doubt, it's not surprising that many people leave behind this take-it-or-leave-it religion. Pastor Mark Feldmeir offers an introduction to a God that many people weren't aware existed—a mysterious, uncontainable, still-active God who loves and cares for real people with real problems.

This story is a heartwarming tale of friendship, bravery, and loyalty. It's a great reminder that true friends will always have each other's backs, and will do whatever it takes to help those in need.

Detective Jack “Mac” McCrae has lost his hero. Without children or any family, the retired detective takes the death of his mentor hard. When the man's son reaches out to Mac with a mysterious letter containing a startling confession and a plea for help, Mac finds he can't say no.

When my college roommate tries to fix me up with her creepy cousin, I do the only thing I can think of to waylay her unwanted matchmaking—I invent a boyfriend in the Navy. Every week for four years, I send a letter to my fictitious soulmate, Officer Elijah O'Donnell, sharing my innermost thoughts and dreams for the future. Which is why no one is more surprised than me when my military hero appears at my place of work and asks me for a date. At six feet four and bristling with blue-eyed masculinity, Elijah O'Donnell is very real—and he's read every one of my letters.

Eloping with the love of my life isn't as easy as finding an Elvis chapel on the Vegas strip. Demons from my wife's past come back to haunt us before the honeymoon can even start. We have to get through all the secrets and lies to get our happily ever after.

We aspire to freedom but often resign ourselves to an existence trapped in uneasiness and dread. Is there any way to shed such heaviness and reignite hope for deliverance? In Traveling Light, Eugene H. Peterson urges us to listen to an expert on freedom, Paul, whose letter to the Galatians reminds us of the realities of life in Christ, freely given to all.