In a seedy tavern, two men meet. One, an old and seasoned guide who knows the way to a tomb where riches are rumored to exist. A place somewhere on the fabled mountain called the Horn of Torgiv, in a region notorious for evil things and dark deeds. The other is a mysterious young man named Halsedric, who seeks something other than wealth. What he seeks is something old, dark, and diabolical. What waits in the dark depths of the tomb? And will it lead to their ruin? Journey to the Horn of Torgiv and discover the dark secret hidden beneath the gray stone of the mountain.

Sep 24, 2021 presented by Lynne M. Spreen No matter what your writing goals, National Novel Writing Month is a super tool for meeting them. In this program, Lynne M. Spreen, award-winning author of six books, will talk about how she uses NaNoWriMo to AMP up her productivity. She will share NaNo hacks from fellow writers, all of whom have gained insights about their writing process from doing NaNoWriMo. Whether your goal is to complete a full novel or another form of literature, improve your process, or understand your workings as a writer, NaNoWriMo will help you. Join us to prepare to get the most out of the Nano experience.

Interesting facts that teach kids ages 8 to 12 about American history Kids don't need long, boring textbooks to learn about history. Starting with America's earliest inhabitants in 20,000 BCE and finishing in the modern day, American History for Kids helps them explore America's past through memorable and exciting facts that they will love to share. This engaging look at American history for kids age 8-12 includes: 500 facts—This book introduces kids to many of the incredible things that have happened in America, one informative tidbit at a time. The complete timeline—Kids will learn all about important people, places, and events across thousands of years of American history. A leg up on learning—These facts provide kids with a head start on the topics they'll be covering in class, plus things they might not learn in school. Help history come alive with the incredible facts inside this top choice among American history books.

When a young girl goes missing from a Hutterite colony, the case is personal for Tuper. So his tech-loving sidekick, Lana, volunteers to go undercover in the isolated community and dig for the truth. She quickly learns that Rita has a love interest on the outside, but as they start to think she eloped, another Hutterite girl disappears.As Tuper seeks help from old friends, Lana hacks into their suspects’ backgrounds, but their leads hit a dead-end. Worried sick, Lana goes deep online into the dark web—where she discovers a disturbing chat room with a conversation about sex trafficking. Out of leads, Lana makes the ultimate sacrifice and sets herself up as bait. But their plan goes sideways, and her life is soon on the line. Can Tuper find the captive women in time to save them?

Grace and Philip Partain plan a cruise to revive their 20-year-old marriage, after Grace's rescue from would-be kidnappers. She is pregnant at forty and wants to invite her new friend (young, pregnant Sadie McClarron), who helped her escape from drug dealers, to live with her and Phil. It all seems doable until Phil disappears, and Grace finds herself alone on the cruise ship. She is terrified and the suspense begins.

Early fall 2020 ten authors met at an online meeting site for the first time, over a glass of wine or a cup of tea. The idea of an anthology was born. Together, we compiled this anthology to resemble an old 45 RPM vinyl record, with an A and B side. The 'A' side stories are all based on the theme, "Tolerance." Whereas side 'B' are tales straight from the hearts of the authors. Both sides, like those records of old, are a banquet of entertainment for the reader. So sit back with a glass of wine or a cup of coffee, put your feet up, get comfy, and prepare to enjoy the feast.

Pandemic Pandemonium is funny, entertaining, and a little bit educational. A humorous memoir about the CoVid19 Pandemic from a retired comedienne's viewpoint. A non-fiction account meant to lift your spirits and give you a laugh. Just when you thought there wasn't anything left to laugh about. A mixture of: Comedy Personal observations Related memories A few important facts.

Legal Suspense Murder Mystery When Attorney Sabre Brown’s eccentric Aunt Goldie dies, leaving a series of cryptic notes, Sabre launches the most intriguing and frustrating investigation of her life. While sorting through the piles of junk her hoarder aunt left behind, Sabre must keep Goldie’s greedy, dysfunctional children at bay. But she also discovers unexpected treasures, family secrets, and her aunt’s suspicions that someone was trying to kill her. But soon Sabre is torn in another direction when she takes a case involving four children whose brother was murdered in their home, and no evidence of who killed him. When her PI boyfriend and good-natured brother step in to help, they also get caught up in the labyrinth of clutter, deceit, and attempted murder. Sabre must hold everything together long enough to bring a killer to justice, protect the child’s siblings, and carry out her aunt’s bizarre last wishes.

A Biography Book for New Readers Help kids ages 6 to 9 discover the life of Amelia Earhart—a story about daring to be different Amelia Earhart became the first woman pilot to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean in an airplane—and she broke many other flight records before her mysterious disappearance. Before she made history and changed the world for pilots everywhere, Amelia was an adventure-loving kid who wasn't afraid to be different. She worked hard and learned how to fly airplanes at a time when many people didn't think women should be pilots. Explore how Amelia Earhart went from being a young girl growing up in Kansas to an American hero and a celebrated pioneer of flight. The Story of Amelia Earhart includes: Lasting change—Learn about how Amelia Earhart made the world a better place for future generations of pilots. Test your knowledge—Take a fun quiz about the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Amelia's life. Word definitions—Find easy-to-understand definitions for some of the more advanced words and ideas in the book. How will Amelia's hard work and love of adventure inspire you?

Legal Suspense Murder Mystery Attorney Sabre O. Brown receives a text with an image of a dead man, a social worker she recently opposed in juvenile court. Did he fall, or was he pushed? As she and JP, her private investigator, search court cases for the suspected killer, the texts become more frightening and personal. Soon packages with dire warnings threaten Sabre and her loved ones. Their frantic search uncovers disturbing revelations, putting Sabre in the crosshairs of a clock-ticking threat. With her life on the line, will she discover the stalker in time—or become a victim of the Advocate's Killer?

FROM 2 AWARD-WINNING AUTHORS, COMES PARANORMAL ROMANCE & GHOST HORROR WAITING FOR THE RAIN, M. JEAN PIKE: A woman with no future, a man with no past. A magical medallion that changes both of their lives. Forever. After receiving a devastating medical diagnosis, twenty-eight-year-old Willow Mackenzie is determined to realize her unfulfilled dreams. On a jaunt to a lonely quarry called Baker’s Gully in the hope of photographing an eagle, she discovers an abandoned cottage and its reclusive owner, Darby Sullivan. Captivated by the rose-covered dwelling, Willow knows instinctively she is meant to spend the rest of her life in Baker’s Gully. A man of secrets, Darby is content with his reclusive existence, but sensing the deadly illness that lurks inside Willow, he agrees to rent her the cottage, knowing it is the one place on earth that can heal her. But saving Willow’s life may cost Darby his own. THE HOUSE ON SERPENT LAKE, BRENDA HILL: Is it a ghost? Reincarnation? Or is she losing her mind? When her husband inherits his abandoned childhood home on a north woods lake, Lindsay Peterson is delighted. But when she sees the decaying home for the first time, strange things happen: she knows how the rooms are arranged, knows of a gazebo that hasn't existed for fifty years. After they move in, hints of Bay Rum aftershave follow her footsteps and awaken memories of a past life in that house. Dreams of a lover haunt her sleep, then intrude on her days with déjà vu until the present blurs with the past. A stirring of air whispers, "Remember . . . remember."

A hit-and-run driver leaves Tuper’s best friend for dead. But why? And how did Squirrely, a homeless man, acquire a duffle bag stuffed with thousands in cash, a pistol, and a 25-year-old newspaper? As Squirrely lies in a coma, Tuper’s techie sidekick, Lana, uncovers fifty-year-old secrets about his connection to the death of a high school classmate. The cold case pops to the front burner when a second classmate dies in the same manner. A Senator, his barren wife, and a long-ago illegal adoption heat up the complications. As Tuper and Lana dig deeper, lies, fraud, and blackmail bubble to the surface. When they get too close, the killer panics and tries to take them out too. The case reaches a boiling point—just as Tuper unties a fifty-year-old twist and the cold truth finally puts the fire out.