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Darkness falls…despair abounds…evil reigns… Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, have just saved the rebel state from destruction by the mighty forces of King Galbatorix, cruel ruler of the Empire. Now Eragon must travel to Ellesmera, land of the elves, for further training in the skills of the Dragon Rider: magic and swordsmanship. Soon he is on the journey of a lifetime, his eyes open to awe-inspring new places... (more)

Inheritance Cycle: Book 1

Eragon

by Christopher Paolini

Now in paperback! Fifteen-year-old Eragon believes that he is merely a poor farm boy—until his destiny as a Dragon Rider is revealed. Gifted with only an ancient sword, a loyal dragon, and sage advice from an old storyteller, Eragon is soon swept into a dangerous tapestry of magic, glory, and power. Now his choices could save—or destroy—the Empire. A New York Times Bestseller A USA Today Bestseller A Wall... (more)

Women's Murder Club: Book 2

2nd Chance

by James Patterson, Andrew Gross

The Womens Murder Club is back! A brutal madman sprays bullets into a crowd of children leaving a San Francisco church. Miraculously-or was it intentionally - only one person dies. Then an elderly black woman is hung. Police homicide inspector Lindsay Boxer senses a connection and together with medical examiner Claire, assistant D. A. Jill, and Chronicle reporter Cindy, finds a link that sends a chill through the... (more)

Women's Murder Club: Book 3

3rd Degree

by James Patterson, Andrew Gross

Detective Lindsay Boxer and Assistant District Attorney Jill Bernhardt are enjoying a quiet afternoon in San Francisco when a townhouse across the street explodes in flames. A sinister note signed "August Spies" is found at the scene of the disaster, and the body of an infant who was asleep in the house at the time of the explosion cannot be found. Soon a wave of violent incidents, all with links to political... (more)

Women's Murder Club: Book 1

1st to Die

by James Patterson

Imagine a killer who thinks, "What is the worst thing anyone has ever done?"--and then goes far beyond it. Now imagine four women --a police detective, an assistant DA, a reporter, and a medical examiner --who join forces as they sidestep their bosses to track down criminals. Known as the Women's Murder Club, they are pursuing a murderer whose twisted imagination has stunned an entire city. Their chief suspect is... (more)

Alex Cross: Book 8

Four Blind Mice

by James Patterson

In this latest thriller from perennial bestselling author JamesPatterson, Washington cop Alex Cross gets involved in his partner's effort to save the lifeof an old Army buddy who's facing execution for a horrendous and inexplicablemurder spree in North Carolina. The Army's evidence against Sergeant EllisCooper, a decorated Vietnam vet, is overwhelming, which isn't surprising sinceit's all been planted by a quartet... (more)

Temeraire: Book 1

His Majesty's Dragon

by Naomi Novik

Aerial combat brings a thrilling new dimension to the Napoleonic Wars as valiant warriors rise to Britain’s defense by taking to the skies . . . not aboard aircraft but atop the mighty backs of fighting dragons. When HMS Reliant captures a French frigate and seizes its precious cargo, an unhatched dragon egg, fate sweeps Capt. Will Laurence from his seafaring life into an uncertain future–and an unexpected... (more)

Amelia Peabody: Book 17

The Serpent on the Crown

by Elizabeth Peters

A priceless relic has been delivered to the Emerson home overlooking the Nile. But more than history surrounds this golden likeness of a forgotten king, for it is said early death will befall anyone who possesses it. The woman who implores the renowned family of archaeologists and adventurers to accept the cursed statue insists the ill-gotten treasure has already killed her husband. Further, she warns, unless... (more)

Alex Cross: Book 7

Violets Are Blue

by James Patterson

D.C. Detective Alex Cross has seen a lot of crime scenes. But even he is appalled by the gruesome murders of two joggers in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park - killings that look more like the work of savage beasts than humans. Local police are horrified and even the FBI is baffled. Then, as Cross is called in to take on the case, the carnage takes off, leaving a trail of bodies across America and sweeping him... (more)

Alex Cross: Book 6

Roses Are Red

by James Patterson

The Mastermind orchestrates a series of bank robberies that are notable for their precise demandsand their explosive violence when the demands are not met exactly. Detective Alex Cross takes on the case and recognizes that a particular kind of criminal mind is at work. Crosss investigation gets under the Masterminds skin, and he makes it his personal goal to take revenge on Cross and his entire team. Amidst all... (more)

Alex Cross: Book 9

The Big Bad Wolf

by James Patterson

Alex Cross' family is in terrible danger--at the same time that his new job with the FBI brings him the scariest case of his career. A team of kidnappers has been snatching successful, upstanding men and women right before their families' eyes--possibly to sell them into slavery. Alex's knowledge of the D.C. streets, together with his unique insights into criminal psychology, make this mindbending case one that... (more)

Alex Cross: Book 1

Along Came a Spider

by James Patterson

A missing little girl named Maggie Rose. A family of three brutally murdered in the projects of Washington, D.C. The thrill-killing of a beautiful elementary school teacher. A psychopathic serial kidnapper/murderer who calls himself the Son of Lindbergh. He is so terrifying that the FBI, the Secret Service, and the police cannot outsmart him - even after he's been captured. Gary Soneji is a... (more)

Women's Murder Club: Book 4

4th of July

by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro

After losing one of its own, Lindsay Boxer and the Womens Murder Club make a courageous return for their fourth and most chilling case ever--one that could easily be their last. A young girl is killed in crossfire after a routine arrest goes terribly wrong, and Lt. Lindsay Boxer has to defend herself against a charge of police brutality. In a landmark trial that transfixes the nation, Lindsay fights to save her... (more)

The Immortals Quartet: Book 4

The Realms of the Gods (Immortals)

by Tamora Pierce

During a dire battle against the fearsome Skinners, Daine and her mage teacher Numair are swept into the Divine Realms. Though happy to be alive, they are not where they want to be. They are desperately needed back home, where their old enemy, Ozorne, and his army of strange creatures are waging war against Tortall. Trapped in the mystical realms Daine discovers her mysterious parentage. And as these secrets of... (more)

Song of the lionessTamora Pierce

Song of the lioness

by Tamora Pierce

Classic fantasy. This is a 4 in 1 hardback book by Tamora Pierce. It includes Allanna: The First Adventure, In the Hand of the Goddess, The Woman Who Rides Like a Man, and Lioness Rampant. This is a wonderful book for children and young adults, following the story of a young girl who wants to become a knight. We follow her training, her attempt to hide her gender from her fellow trainees, and her adventures after... (more)

Protector of the Small (First Test, Page, Squire, Lady Knight)Tamora Pierce

Protector of the Small (First Test, Page, Squire, Lady Knight)

by Tamora Pierce

Four books in one, "The Protector of the Small" series. "First Test" "Page" "Squire" "Lady Knight" Ten long years have past since the Kingdom of Tortall proclaimed that girls could take on a page's training.

Amelia Peabody: Book 15

Children of the Storm

by Elizabeth Peters

A Great War has ended, but evil still casts a long shadow over a violence-scarred land. One woman -- an adventurer and archaeologist with a brilliant mind -- must now confront a dreadful adversary more fiendish and formidable than any she has ever encountered. But by doing so, she may be feeding the flames of a devastating firestorm that threatens the fragile lives of the tender and innocent.

Medieval Outlaws: Ten Tales in Modern English

Medieval Outlaws: Ten Tales in Modern English

A colorful study of the folk hero outlaws of Medieval times - Robin Hood, William Wallace, Hereward - this fascinating book delves into the real lives of these enigmatic characters as well as other less familiar, but equally notorious outlaws - Earl Godwin, Eustache the Monk, Fouke Fitz Wayn, An Bow-Bender, Gamelyn, and William of Cloudesley. The author shows them as desperate men, driven to lives of crime by... (more)

A Rift in Time (Rift in Time #1)

by Michael Phillips

From best-selling author Michael Phillips comes a gripping novel about an archaeologist who discovers Noah's Ark and searches for the Garden of Eden. A great book for all readers, especially those with an interest in end-times fiction like the Left Behind series. Readers will follow the characters' journeys to faith and see how God works in their lives through this epic struggle.

Shadow of Fear (Edgecliffe Manor Mystery Series)

Shadow of Fear (Edgecliffe Manor Mystery Series)

by Jane Peart

When Challys Winthrop promises her dying mother to take care of her little brother, Ty, she knows it means keeping him away from her demented stepfather. But in order to do so, she is forced to go against her guileless nature and devise an elaborate plan to kidnap the child. Through it all, a shadow of fear follows her. Will she ever be free of her stepfather's hold on her and Ty?.

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