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I'm You, Or the Clone and I
by Goldsmith
Twenty years into the future, Dr. Harry Saul agrees to be cloned. The experiment re-shapes his life and character. The implanted egg is gestated by Pam Rubin, a lesbian psychiatrist. But the embryo is found to be vulnerable to schizophrenia. Harassed by an intrusive government, the two take refuge in the Army. Harry becomes an Army flight surgeon. During his service, he's marooned in a crash on an Alaskan glacier, battles a typhoid epidemic in the Philippines and plays a role in a near war with China. Pam and Harry forge a loving relationship. But their son, Phil, develops schizophrenia. They cope with the disease using the latest treatments. Finally, Harry risks himself in a mind-transfer experiment to cure his son. Author William Goldsmith is a psychiatrist with a practice in Los Angeles. He retired as a flight surgeon in the Air National Guard and is a veteran of three wars. His favorite authors include Somerset Maugham, Robert Benchley, C.S. Forester, and Jane Austen.
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L's Mirassion
by Misty Armstrong
Future or Fantasy? --You decide . . . Is the once beautiful Earth forever lost? Or can L restore this majestic planet? It is twenty-nine hundred years into the future. The Earth has been virtually destroyed. With no atmosphere remaining, the dwindling population of this once blue planet must now live inside a protective dome. Traveling back in time to save Earth from permanent damage is L, an almost angelic being whose sole purpose is to slow the earth's destruction and gather the necessary tools for its restoration in the future. Seeking the assistance of a human and her family, L plans to introduce a new technology that is helpful to the Earth's atmosphere. But when the course of history is seemingly changed for the better, a fast-paced chain of events unfolds, threatening the life of every human on earth. Catch a glimpse into a future where society is founded on faith, love and lessons learned. The journey to save Planet Earth begins with part one in a remarkable new fantasy series.
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Sons of Plato
by Richard Meyer
Milton Hancock is a brilliant yet immature teenager who develops a machine capable of transporting objects through time. Things go horribly wrong when two hired hoodlums attempt to steal his project, separating Milton from his girlfriend, Jane, who unexpectedly finds herself transported into the past while Milton is helplessly trapped in a very unwelcoming future. Arrested as an illegal immigrant and thrown into a detention center in the lunar crater, Plato, Milton must use his brilliance and find the courage to make a daring escape from his evil captors. But when the arch villain Bertha is suddenly thrown into the past with plans to destroy their future, only one person will be able to follow her back in time and destroy her...but the one who goes can never return. Author Bio: As a teenager, Richard Meyer enjoyed writing short stories for his little sister, Janet. Inspired by the classics of Charles Dickens, Victor Hugo and Jules Verne, Richard plans to continue writing epic novels, as well as non-fiction stories. He and his wife, Dianne, have two grown children and live in Australia's Gold Coast.
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The Postcard Killers
by James Patterson
NYPD detective Jack Kanon and Swedish reporter Dessie Larsson traverse Europe in hot pursuit of a serial killer, one who sends a postcard before each murder and was responsible for the slayings of Jack's daughter and her boyfriend. Cowritten by the best-selling author of Private.
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Awake ? Part 2 the Rebirth of Sublin
by Marty Connor
"It was inevitable that a great war was coming to the world of Sublin. A vast army led by the Metalmares was seen approaching the Waterfall Kingdom with one thought in mind: Destroy and control. The frightened and unprepared citizens led by Kustos stood paralysed on the battlefield. Weapons at the ready, they were set to fight, but were greatly outnumbered and knew it was an impossible task to protect the walls of their kingdom. Seeing victory in his grasp, the Dark Lord appears before the battered army and confronts the One Dreamer. Is it time for Will to take on the power of the Shadow Night Lord and fulfill his destiny? The faithful followers of The Waterfall Kingdom think their sacrifice is valid and, in an effort to divert the attention of the Dark Lord and hopefully assist the Dreamer in his quest, they come up with a plan. Factions led by Lord Reginald and Lady Joan split up their resources and travel to the far reaches of Sublin to defend its shores but, at the same time, they face their darkest days. This fantasy novel is the second in a trilogy that explores the ultimate battle between good and evil. Marty Connor wrote this book with his mother, Rosie May. Both are from Portsmouth, England. Publisher's website: http: //www.eloquentbooks.com/AwakeAreWe-Part2TheRebirthOfSublin.html"
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The Mysterious Beach Hut
by Jacky Atkins
Holly, 12, and her sister, Beth, 9, are in their Brighton beach hut one day when there is a knock at the door. Marjorie, the little girl they meet, is somehow different, and very soon a friendship develops that mysteriously transports them to the summer of 1914 and the eve of the outbreak of war.
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Words Aren't Fair
by Martha Biery
Little Molly wants to learn to read But finds that words are hard indeed So a pooka comes and solves the mystery of words By telling Molly all of the history he's heard He shows her how some words are built with sounds So she can read many words that are found Before Molly knows it she's reading like never before She starts with the small words then goes for more Debut author Martha Biery resides in West Chester, PA where she is a reading specialist. Words Aren't Fair was inspired by the years of experience she's had teaching children how to read. Publisher's website: http: //www.eloquentbooks.com/WordsArentFair.htm
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Winds the Road North
by Geraldine O'Connell Cusack
Winds the Road North is the story of an ordinary family from the developed world who make a life in Africa under extraordinary conditions. They live in northern Tanzania and face the same daily struggles as the local population. Thirteen-year old Kaniah attends the village school and shares all the hurts, fears, and magical dreams of her classmates. But Kaniah misses the camaraderie of friends back home and begins to understand what it is like to live among strangers who will never really understand. Winds the Road North is a personal journal and cadidid observation of Africa today. It is honest, funny, and frankly unsentimental and will appeal to all those seeking to understand the racial and religious tensions simmering beneath our global village.
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The Wizard Next Door
by Ronald Moss
When 13-year-old Kyle Jackson moved into a new neighborhood, he just wanted to live a typical teenage life. He became good friends with the school nerd, Johnny Walker, and tried to help him become a hip popular kid. Kyle also tried out for the track team and began dating a beautiful cheerleader named Claudia. Kyle's life was perfect until Claudia's ex-boyfriend sought revenge and thrust Kyle into mortal danger. Kyle discovers that Merlin, the legendary wizard from King Arthur's time, is living next door. Unwittingly, Claudia's ex has destroyed an object of magic that has kept Merlin alive all these years. Now Kyle and his friends must find a talisman that will save Merlin's life. But Morgana, the evil witch who wishes to kill Merlin, has other ideas. Author Ron Moss lives in Arleta, California, where he works in corporate security for Farmers Insurance. His battle with dyslexia rendered him illiterate, but he overcame this obstacle, taught himself to read, and found his love of writing. He is currently working on his next book titled A Small Act of Kindness.
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The Treasured Dream
by Nadine Simon
After 10-year-old Jake hears a pirate story at bedtime, he marvels at the excitement of finding a buried treasure. When Jake's mother finds him missing from his bed in the morning, she has no idea what an adventure he has embarked upon in their tiny village of Ship Cove.
