The novel follows two main characters whose lives are connected by a shared family history and a mythical land called Isidora, where nothing is ever forgotten.Â
Seth Waller: A 15-year-old "science nerd" from Austin, Texas, who begins investigating his mother’s early-onset Alzheimer’s. His quest leads him to uncover surprising truths about his family's past.
Abel Haggard: An elderly, reclusive hunchback living on a family farm outside Dallas. He reflects on his lost love, Mae, and holds the key to the family's secrets.
The story follows the four lifelong friends during their fourth summer apart, as the "Traveling Pants" begin to show signs of wear with unraveled embroidery and fraying hems.
According to World of Books, the novel follows private investigator Philip Marlowe as he is hired by a "dried-up husk of a woman" to recover a rare gold coin known as the Brasher Doubloon. Marlowe soon discovers that anyone who handles the coin ends up dead, leading him through a trail of corpses in Los Angeles.
The story follows brothers Damian and Anthony, who find a bag of money after a train robbery. They must spend it within a few days before Britain switches to the Euro and the currency becomes worthless. The brothers are torn between spending it on trivial luxuries like pizza or using it for virtuous causes like ending world poverty.
Is it possible to have peace in an uncertain world? To not only expect the unexpected but also embrace it? Most of us want to have life under control. But God wants us to anticipate the unexpected with a faith deeply rooted in his goodness. He wants us to know that because he is in control, we don’t have to be. In Unexpected, beloved author Christine Caine helps us walk into the life God has for us―unknowns and all.Using dramatic examples from her own journey, Christine offers real-life strategies and biblical inspiration to help us move from fear and worry about ourselves to hope and trust in God. As we learn new ways to manage disappointment, strengthen our hearts, and build our faith, we can enjoy a new adventure with God that is more fulfilling than any day we spend trying to anticipate what will happen next. Stepping into our God-given destiny means stepping into the unknown, but we can embrace that calling because God knows it already. Nothing in our lives takes God by surprise. So even in the midst of personal upheaval, relational challenges, financial stresses, family transitions, career disappointments, and chaotic world affairs, we can expect God to be good and do good. What other expectation do we need to have? Listen to God’s dare to trust him in every unknown of your life today.
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Fifteen-year-old Lara Ritchie is sent to live in the remote Australian bush with the father she barely remembers and his new family after her mother dies of cancer. Lara finds herself an unwelcome intruder in a struggling household with a hostile stepmother, Gladwyn, and her four half-siblings. She faces further challenges from a school bully named Gowd Gadrey.Lara's only solace comes from the mysterious appearance of a beautiful dog during a thunderstorm, which she names Thunderwith. This special bond helps her cope with her isolation and grief, and the dog becomes a symbol of hope and strength for her. The novel, which was inspired by a real-life experience of the author in the Wallingat rainforest, weaves in elements of Aboriginal folklore and vivid descriptions of the Australian wilderness.
Product code: 434942049
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This book follows agent Mila Vasquez of the elite Missing Persons bureau as she investigates the mysterious return of hundreds of long-lost individuals who begin committing a horrifying pattern of murders. These "sleepers" were people who chose to disappear from their former lives, often due to terrible choices or dark circumstances. As Mila delves deeper, she uncovers clues and realizes her colleagues might be hiding something from her, which could jeopardize the entire investigation. The novel is a thriller/mystery translated from Italian.
The book is set during the 1979 Iranian Revolution, where a British helicopter company faces potential bankruptcy and its foreign pilots must attempt a bold escape across the Gulf amidst the nation's turmoil. The story specifically focuses on the experiences of a Finnish pilot, Erikki Yokkonen, and his Iranian wife, Azadeh, as they struggle to save their love and escape the chaos.
The novel is set in post-apartheid South Africa and follows David Lurie, a middle-aged English professor at the Technical University of Cape Town. After an impulsive affair with a student, he refuses to repent publicly before a university committee and resigns his post in disgrace, retreating to his daughter Lucy's isolated farm in the Eastern Cape. The balance of power in the country is shifting, and both father and daughter become victims of a violent attack, which forces them to confront their strained relationship and the complex racial dynamics of the new South Africa.
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The story centers on Claire Ryan, a woman who is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. As her memory begins to fade, she starts writing a "Memory Book" – a scrapbook of mementos and stories – as a way to preserve her life and memories for her daughters and husband. The narrative explores the emotional journey of Claire and her family as they deal with the devastating effects of the disease, highlighting the importance of family and cherishing memories.
Product code: 9780091951375
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