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	24/7 Histress Crystal Lacey Winslow Anthony Cross is a highly successful, well educated, young, up and coming plastic surgeon. He has a string of sexy, young, single woman at his fingertips. So why is he sweating Mrs. Gracie Lane? She was a challenge: a married woman who was still in love with her husband. The married, mysterious temptress eventually becomes his stress with her incessant lies, secret past and constant mood swings. Why can't he let her go? That question will haunt Anthony as his boys try to talk sense into him: Married women are good for one thing...booty calls! Anthony's heart --or is it his ego? -- won't let her go. When he and Gracie's worlds collide, Anthony, the self-proclaimed bachelor, realizes that Gracie's in control and he's become her HISTRESS! Item# 7039 276 pp., softcover, 1934157031 $15.00 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Adirondack Nightmare: A Spooky Tale in the North Country By Rebecca Leonard-Author Rick Leonard - Illustrator It's eighteen-year-old Will Durant's first time away from home and on his own. He's rented a place on Raquette Lake, in the heart of the Adirondacks, and he's looking forward to spending his favorite holiday canoeing and enjoying the beauty of autumn. But something is amiss in this place, where Halloween candy is not for sale and children are less than eager to trick-or-treat. The townspeople say that years ago, someone had the bad idea of taking a walk through a local ancient cemetery…. Item# 3148 88 pgs., softcover, 1934383147 $9.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Anacacho An Allie Armington Mystery by Louise Gaylord The woman found murdered in Texas' Anacacho Mountains, her beauty queen looks ruined by carrion birds, is Allie Armington's ex-best friend. The prime suspect, the victim's handsome, mega-rich husband, just happened to have once been the love of Allie's life. Though she hadn't seen the couple for eight year's, Allie's suddenly found herself thigh deep in a Tex/Mex conspiracy involving cattle, oil and drugs… and a handsome sheriff who makes her knees weak whenever he's around. But there's something about him… Anacacho smiles at you, gently beckons, then sucks you in. It's so subtle you don't even realize you're hooked until you try to put it down. It has terrific characters but the problem is, you never know which ones you can trust. It's a good thing this is the first in a series of Allie Armington mysteries because once you meet her, you're going to want more. Item# 04905 288 pgs., softcover 9780978604905 0-9786049-0-3 $14.00 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50) Item# 2708A 288 pgs., hardcover 9780972022705 0972022708 $21.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Children Of The Anunnaki by Mark Barnette From the hit and run murder on the first page to the unexpected and eminently satisfying conclusion, this first book of The Empire Chronicles saga is a page-turning sci-fi mystery adventure. Along the way, it cleverly addresses some of the key questions of man's existence on earth in a way that's so credible it might send you running to your Darwin books, your archaeology texts..or your bible..or all three! Item# 50013 309 pgs., softcover $24.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	The Daemon in Our Dreams By John F. Rooney Three strangers in different parts of the world have three nightmares in which a young Indian man stares menacingly at them. The dreams invoke funeral pyres, flaring skulls, and feral beasts. On a land and sea tour from Singapore to the Taj Mahal, the three separately begin to see their threatening daemon in real time. They give him a name-Ramesh-but cannot find a reason for his pursuit of them. The suspense builds as their interloper becomes more intimidating with each successive sighting. In London the three people feel that they are free of their daemon pursuer, but that is where tragedy strikes. Why did all this happen? The reader cannot help being drawn into this labyrinth of excitement and suspense. Item# 5672 292 pgs., softcover, 978-0975275672 $14.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Dream Saver By Michelle Izmaylov Never did an ordinary girl with an extraordinary gift think that the fate of all the people she loves would rest on her shoulders. But was she ever wrong... Trapped between the past and the present, she must use her mysterious dreams to save her family and friends before dark secrets from a hidden world destroy them all. Item# 9304 230 pgs., hardcover, 9780977879304 $12.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	A Fool's Disciple By Donald C. Lee In the 13th century, a 16 year-old English novice monk is pursued by unknown enemies and propelled on a quest for his true identity. It is a story of history, philosophy and myth. Item# 0970 325 pgs., softcover, 1-931540-97-0 $18.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	A Fugitive's Wife By Abrendal Austin A tale of Humanity, Infidelity, and Triumph of the Human Spirit. Angela and Pearce were like any other happy African American couple in Los Angeles in the early 1970's. But all that came crashing to an end when Pearce told his wife, Angela, the police were after him for a crime he said he didn't commit. The young girl's heart said, "Wither thou goest..." and she left her home and family to flee with the husband she loved to Valdosta, Georgia. One morning, nine months pregnant, Angela found a condom in Pearce's shirt pocket.... This is her story. Abrendal Austin was born in Valdosta, Georgia, and raised in Norwalk, Connecticut. She moved to Santa Barbara then Los Angeles, California. She has written for a number of newspapers in the Los Angeles area and is the author of several short stories. A Fugitive's Wife is the first in a series of Angela Jones novels. Abrendal lives in Riverside, California and she likes to move around so there is no telling where she might be next. Item# 6676 96 pgs., softcover, 0-9748066-7-6 $14.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Julia Fairchild by Louise Gaylord In Her Early Thirties, Julia Fairchild is Well on the Path to a Perfect Life. Raised in upper-class Manhattan society, she has settled in small- town New Mexico, created a prospering counseling practice and is preparing to marry her love, Mac Brantley, a successful doctor and the younger son of a prominent local family. But everything starts to unravel the day Mac "kidnaps" Julia and flies her to an idyllic wilderness setting for a romantic mid-week picnic. Lightning strikes—literally—and though her injury is minor, everything begins to change. Julia's exploration of herself and the future she once thought so secure is engaging, intriguing…and full of surprises. Item# 04974 296 pgs., hardcover 09780978604974 0978604970 $23.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	A Kiss in the Dark A Novel By Mary R. Butler Abandoned as a child by his father, Billy finds solace in his good friend Travis and Travis family. The two boys are inseparable as they share each other s pains and joys from childhood to manhood. As a man, Billy has created a successful life for himself. He is a successful lawyer with material possessions to prove it and he is engaged to what he believes is the perfect woman. However, Billy is even more successful at being a womanizer. Still, Billy s perfect life is unable to extinguish the burning hate that he has for his father, nor, does his perfect life protect him from a fatal deception. Travis, Billy s best friend, is trying to live for God but continually compromises his beliefs for the sake of friendship. Yet, Travis harbors a burning secret that, if revealed, promises to destroy the bond that he and Billy have had since childhood. Item# 6351K 294 pp., softcover, 0-9636963-5-1 $13.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	A Single Star By Stan Barnett What kind of courage does it take for a handful of people to stand up to the most powerful government in the world? The painful answer comes as South Carolina Governor William Haselden and his allies find themselves enmeshed in the dangerous political ambitions of the President of the United States, Roger Seekings, and his ruthless, devious chief advisor. Determined to ship a hazardous cargo of plutonium and uranium across South Carolina for disposal at the Savannah River Site, the president and his aide will stop at nothing to carry out their plans, including endangering the lives of everyone in the state. The vice president is blackmailed into silence. Military intelligence resources are recruited to spy on dissenters. Judges are bribed. The stage is set for the president to crush all opposition to his goals. When terrorists take advantage of the explosive situation, the result is a massive nuclear tragedy that forces Haselden and his supporters to face an agonizing and incredible choice: Should South Carolina give in to the president's remorseless demands—or should it secede? Item# 0007 553 pgs., hardcover, 0-9771200-0-7 $24.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	A Twisted Tale of Karma By Amaleka G. McCall Born a child of circumstance, Myra Danford's life was supposed to read like a fairytale; instead it's full of abuse, neglect and hard knocks. Myra's life takes a dramatic turn when she earns a full scholarship to St. John's University. Determined to make a name for herself, and with her best friend, Quanda by her side, Myra's life is finally on the right track. She meets Milton Roberts, the man of her dreams. Myra is convinced that he is just the man to save her from her harsh life. Until…. Milton has his own demons to confront, and with the NFL draft on the line, Milton lures Myra in with promises of wealth, marriage, and a stable family life. Desperate, and on the run for her life, Myra becomes ensnared in a dark world of deceit, blackmail, betrayal, and murder that is filled with karmic consequences. All of the characters including Myra learn the hard way that karma always catches up to you. Item# 2144 264 pgs., softcover, 0-9717021-4-4 $15.00 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Accused by Facet-Eyes By C. B. Don Accused By Facet-Eyes: A Classic Science-Fiction Novel Thought-provoking Science-Fiction Tale for Fantasy and Nature-loving Readers of All Ages! "Accused By Facet-Eyes is the memorable science-fiction novel of humanity called to account for their depredations upon planet earth...Accused By Facet-Eyes creates an amazing, captivating world that is unlike our own and yet all too close. C. B. Don is an original and superbly skilled storyteller who blends science fiction, fantasy and environmental elements into one of those works of speculative fiction so easy to pick up and so difficult to put down." Midwest Book Review Item# zz8468 252 pgs., softcover, 0-9670084-6-8 $18.75 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50) From Science Fiction to Science Facts Companion Study Guide to the Science Fiction Novel: Accused by Facet-Eyes By C. B. Don FROM SCIENCE FICTION TO SCIENCE FACTS is the non-fiction companion study guide to the fantastic science-fiction novel, Accused By Facet-Eyes. It is a unique teaching/learning approach, which pairs literary entertainment with fascinating life science facts. Academic enrichment for nature-loving readers, middle-, high-school and college students. Intended for mainstream, supplementary and home schooling education. Readers will learn why honeybees are endangered worldwide; their pivotal role in pollination and will better appreciate the essential, mutual interdependence with humankind. Eye-opening life science facts point out important interactions of biology, chemistry and physics with contemporary issues in ecology and human-induced environmental hazards from a global, social perspective. From Science Fiction To Science Facts is a great time-saver for busy educators. Over 400 easily accessed references support the science facts; an overview of the science topics shows their relevance to the National Science Education Standards categories; the analytical format and discussion questions encourage critical thought and debates; C. B. Don's original, captivating photographs bring foraging honeybees on garden flowers to life! Item# zz8484 136 pgs., softcover, 0-9670084-8-4 $29.25 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Amazon Gold A Ben Candidi Mystery By Dirk Wyle, Rainbow Books The fourth novel in the Ben Candidi Series, Amazon Gold is a mystery-thriller that appeals to the intellect. The story is powered by medical science, business and anthropology, and is driven by the professional challenges of a two-career couple. There is no room for Ben Candidi (Ph.D.) in the dugout canoe that will take Rebecca Levis (M.D.) deep into the Amazon rain forest to provide medical care to the once-fierce Yanomama Indians. The freelance scientist kisses his physician soul mate goodbye and returns to Miami to complete his report — predicting how emerging technologies may speed the discovery of new drugs. Client Michael Malencik and his unnamed company are impatient and vaguely dissatisfied with Ben's preliminary findings. His project is set back by an unannounced visit by the DEA and by fallout from an anthropology conference which he attends to take notes for Rebecca. Ben's quick thinking foils an assassination attempt on the keynote speaker who then proves suspicious and ungrateful. Other distractions include a surprise visit from Nica Brasaro, flight attendant on the Manaus-to-Miami run. Working hard on the technology project, Ben discovers something much more valuable than predictions. But Rebecca does not return with her expedition and her brief, infrequent satellite e-mails are becoming increasingly strange. When they stop altogether, Ben throws down his report and picks up his backpack. Searching for Rebecca deep in the Brazilian rain forest, Ben wonders whether his most important clues may be back in Miami. In a stunning climax, Ben and Rebecca are reunited to discover astonishing truths — and to fight for their lives. For more information about this book, visit the author's website. (But don't forget to come back to Book Clearing House to order!) Item# 0959 338 pp., softcover, 1-56825-095-9 $14.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	An Act of Betrayal By R. J. Schuster America's involvement in The Bay Of Pigs. A novel about two Naval officers trapped in the turmoil of the 1960's. The author takes the reader behind the scenes of the Naval officer promotion system and into the shadowy world of covert operations, portraying the disastrous effects on people's lives when political considerations take precedence over military necessity. Item# 7018 231 pgs., softcover, 1-889987-01-8 $14.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	An Unchaste Life Memoir of a Tudor Queen By Anne Cato Catherine Howard . . . sensual, passionate, vibrant. Thrust by her ambitious relatives into the glittering orbit of King Henry VIII, she was bound to captivate the mighty monarch. The King had divorced one wife to marry Catherine's cousin Anne Boleyn. He would divorce another to take Catherine as his fifth wife. Yet her nature that so enthralled the King was also to be her undoing. Other men loved her . . . and she them. As jealous rage consumed the King, Catherine Howard seemed destined to share more than kinship with Anne Boleyn, as the shadow of the executioner's axe fell over her . Item# 4604 246 pp., softcover, 0-9781146-0-4 $18.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Angel of Gold By Y. Ron Sharoni The story of Angel of Gold begins in 1875 in a gold mining town in California. It tells the extraordinary story of a young man who encounters insurmountable challenges as his life unfolds. A gripping story of conflict between a young laborer and a greedy, ruthless mine owner who will stop at nothing to acquire land and own all the gold in town. A tender story of young love that flourishes under the harshest conditions, in a rugged country of Indians, outlaws, and corrupt politicians. The magical story of a gifted healer, and the wondrous story of a unique and incredible child. An uplifting story about a family that changes the world of those around them and never loses sight of their hopes and dreams. Bringing to life characters you will never forget, Angel of Gold is a heartwarming tale for the young and the young-at-heart. Recommended for boys and girls, ages 10-110! Item# 2601a 166 pgs., softcover, 9780979172601 $10.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Apache Lance, Franciscan Cross By Florence Byham Weinberg Three Franciscan missions leave East Texas in 1731, fleeing the French and Apaches. Their caravan, crossing between the Colorado and San Antonio Rivers, is attacked by Apache raiders. The chief is killed and his warrior daughter, Ahuila, vows vengeance. She infiltrates the caravan and chooses to sacrifice young Fray Marcos. However, she falls in love with him and he with her. She kills a Spanish soldier who attempts to rape her, thus satisfying her vengeance. Apaches raid the new San Antonio mission, wounding Marcos and driving away the converts. Once healed, Marcos joins a search party and persuades the converts to return to the mission. Ahuila seduces the love struck Marcos during a reading lesson. He ponders leaving the Church for her, but knows European lifestyle would destroy Ahuila, and he could never survive in the wilds. After a failed pilgrimage to convert the Apaches, Ahuila chooses to remain with her people while Marcos opts for his vocation. Item# 3449 288 pgs., softcover, 1-933353-44-9 $18.50 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Aquaria By Carol E. Meacham Sequel to "Machina Obscura" by Carol E. Meacham Item# 3310A 374 pp., softcover, 0-9777733-1-0 $18.70 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Ariane By George McGuire In Ariane there is the intrigue of finding a huge amount of gold hidden by the Nazis, dangerous Germans on the loose, American Army officers whose greed soils the uniform they wear, and, Ariane. She is the focal point of a man's dream, a man who has spent his past being faithful to one woman. Then, in the forefront of dealing with perilous events that are taking place around him, Major Max Gordon is caught in a struggle to choose between two women, both of whom he loves. *Special Limited Time Offer - Purchase Ariane and receive a free copy of* *A Gentle Wind With Us.* Item# 8128 213 pgs., hardcover, 0-9628381-2-8 $19.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Battleground By Rene Baglesdorf One by one five ordinary teenagers are pulled into an adventure unlike any they’ve ever experienced. They think it’s coincidence, but in reality unseen forces of good and evil are watching and influencing every move. In a plan orchestrated by the Commander Himself, a multitude of angels is summoned to help an insecure skater, a fanatical jock, a prep-school rich kid, a self-absorbed volleyball player, and a missionary wannabe to find what they really long to know. Will they discover the truth, or will prejudices, premonitions and pride stop them in their tracks? Find out in this supernatural thriller that casts a fresh light on angels and demons in a setting that could just as easily be your own town... Item# 32305 570 pgs., softcover, 9780978932305 $14.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap($1.50)
	Beyond Forever A story of romance and endurance on the colonial frontier By Jackie Gould A mystery in her family's history inspired Jackie Gould to write this exciting, romantic tale set on the colonial frontier. In 1774 Nathan Herrington sails from England to join his brother in America. Along the way he meets and falls in love with Elizabeth Wood. But before Nathan can with the heart of the beautiful, young Elizabeth, he and his brother must contend with hostile Indians, volatile English-French relations, and the strange and dangerous wilderness out of which they must make their home. This story of romance and endurance is guaranteed to stir your blood and break your heart. Beyond Forever is Jackie Gould's second novel. Item# 8301 364 pp., softcover, 978-0-9788283-0-1/0-9788283-0-5 $12.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Birthday Snow By Kim Messinger & Michael LaLumiere It has always snowed on Daniel’s birthday. So he isn’t worried when he wakes up on his 5th birthday and there isn’t a cloud in the sky.Daniel puts on his snowsuit and mittens and pulls his snow tube up the grassy hill next door. While he waits patiently in the sun, his know-it-all sister, some older boys from the down the street and the mail man explain to him why it can’t possibly snow that day – even if it is his birthday. Daniel begins to lose hope of seeing a single flake. Finally, Daniel’s mother comes to help and together they tackle the problem of the missing snow. “Birthday Snow” is a story about a magical bond between a mother and her son. Birthday Snow is intended for children from 4-8 years of age. Item# 0611B 30 pp., softcover, 1-5682504-5-2 $14.95 Cover Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	The Black Stone By Linda Cargill Everyone was convulsed by the Planes Operation on 9/11. No one heard about the Black Stone Plot. It was to take place on the very same day – September 11, 2001. It failed – the first time around. The key co-conspirator escaped the collapse of the Twin Towers. He's back at it and ready to try again. The time could be a year away – or one second from now. The clock is ticking . . . Madeline Anthony-Pratt is no different from you or me except that she just found out about the plot. She does something very innocent. She climbs over the wall to her neighbor's house one night to retrieve her cat. Intruders appear. She hides in the shadows. They whisper in a foreign tongue and hold out a Pepsi can with black crud on it. They light a match. This Pepsi can looks like an IED that her brother, Wyatt, wrote about in his emails from Iraq. She's in Tucson, not Baghdad or Baquoba! Why are they trying to blow up her neighbor's house tonight? The men aren't telling as the match gets closer to the wick . . . What Madeline doesn't know will hurt her the most. This is no ordinary plot. It's bigger than 9/11 and far more devastating. The Black Stone Plot has been two thousand years in the making. Item# 90406 435 pgs., hardcover, 9780979890406 0979890403 $19.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap($1.50)
	Blue Winnetka Skis By Ron MacLean Cole is a cyberthief on the run, trying to evade the authorities long enough to ruin his former employer and redeem his reputation. Joanna's got a runaway son and a guilty conscience and she's running hard from a truth about her boy that she'd rather not learn. With a Winnebago at their disposal and the American West to roam, the pair - friends since college 20 years before - make their way to an abandoned drive-in movie theater in Southern California. There they have visions of starting over, amid ten movie screens which display projections of their lives and their culture - from snippets of "High Noon" and "Butch Cassidy," to the Village People leading an aerobics class, to Siskel and Ebert "reviewing" their lives. There they also meet, and befriend, a holograph of Cowboy King Gene Autry. But starting over is never easy. Cole discovers a private detective closing in on him, Joanna finds she can't easily escape the ties of motherhood, and the two find their friendship tested in the California desert. Item# 8817B 283 pgs., softcover, 0-974428-1-7 $14.00 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	The Book of Silala A Novel By Joe Evanisko Part community journal, part litany, The Book of Silala is a compilation of first-person narratives from a northern California village struggling to sustain trust and grassroots sensibilities in the face of corrosive forces. Although the tug and prowl of machismo has long been mitigated by a revered elder, Isabel Stanislaw, her death leads to the psychic unraveling of her friends and loved ones. As a result, grieving, land squabbles, secret intimacies, and assaults of various kinds test the central ties and beliefs in the community. Item# 9607B 306 pgs., softcover, 0-9725096-0-7 $14.75 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	The Boston Blue - A Screenplay A Sports Drama for the New Millennium By Jessie Jamie Coleman It's the sports story of the century! The Chicago Voyagers, NBA champions and The Boston Blue, WNBA champions are the dream teams in this acclaimed sports story. The author, Jessie Jamie Coleman, does an excellent job at challenging the notion that men are better at sports than women by pitting the NBA against the WNBA. That premise alone would have been enough to keep readers turning pages, but the author does not stop there. The drama begins with Jay Byrd, star player of the Chicago Voyagers, appearing on the Oprah Winfrey show days after the championship game. At this point, we don t know who won this game that went down in history. Jay then takes us back to the beginning. Jay Byrd is charismatic, witty and every bit as good at his game as one might assume. He makes a promise to his dying mother not to break the heart of his first love. With every intention of honoring that promise, Jay finds himself drawn to WNBA champion, Jessie Winters, star player of the Boston Blue. Jessie Winters is talented, beautiful and adamant about always doing what s right. And the chemistry between the two is perfect and offers excellent contrast. When they meet for the first time, sparks sizzle immediately. Jessie does, however, find Jay a little cocky for her type, but she doesn t dismiss him totally. To make things more complicated for Jessie, Jay vacillates between his first love and the woman he always wanted to love, Jessie Winters. Though this script takes to the court with all the fervor, spark, and talent a crowd loves to see in a championship game, the meat of the story is the buildup to this big game. And be forewarned, the ending is not what you might expect, but nevertheless, you will be fascinated and satisfied. Item# 6479 120 pp., softcover, 0-9766964-7-9 $12.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	The Break Room: A Story Of Self-reliance By Kyle Hannon, Filibuster Press, Inc. Can independence and dedication to achievement overcome the powerful politics of dependence and victimization? This intriguing novel captures the changing American spirit demonstrated during the 1994 election. Item# 0723 278 pgs., softcover, 0-9644007-2-3 $10.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	The Brown Curtains By Clive Sankardayal In this his debut novel, Sankardayal has succeeded in crafting a work of genius. His portrayal of the racial disharmony that has characterized his homeland, Guyana, is mirrored glaringly in the daring of a young Indo-Guyanese emigrant to a neighboring Caribbean island as he breaks with tradition by taking a Black (African) bride. It is a little story of a huge problem told by someone who has encountered a new reality of social integration that calls into question the sanity of old customs—"You fossilized piece of shit" as Raj refers to a fellow emigrant in a fit of rage. Indeed, Sankardayal has produced an insightful, persuasive and entertaining work of art. His narrative skills, characterization and purposefulness combine to make this book a must-read for all racial strands, especially the people of Indian and African culture who inhabit these islands of the archipelago (or elsewhere in the diaspora). The Brown Curtains is a powerful, scholarly and critical commentary on race, culture and religion and the uncompromising influence of love. Modeste Downes Author of PHASES Item# 3250 249 pgs., softcover, 9780970443250 $15.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Call of the Forbidden Way By Robert Owings This story centers on documentary maker Carson Reynolds, who is unwittingly drawn into the frightening but powerful world of shamanic reality when he films a ceremony of Native American tribal elders. His “call” to the medicine work spirals him into otherworldly realms through the teachings of peyote, ayahuasca, indigenous magicians, priestesses, and disembodied beings. As a trainee enlisted to combat negative alien spiritual forces threatening humanity, Carson must learn the esoteric secrets behind Tibet’s rise and fall –- and come to embrace a threatening Tibetan wrathful deity who proves to be his primary ally as he struggles to develop into an initiated medicine worker. Carson’s earthly comrades in the work include the complex figures of Wounded Paw, a Native American shaman from the desert; Blind Mama, an African-American healer in the heart of Mississippi; and Rhiannon, a sophisticated spirit worker in California with whom he develops a deep relationship. Item# 4379 364 pages, Paperback, 0979394376 $19.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	The Candy Shop By Kiki Swinson Having no regards for people, their property, or even her own life, Faith Simmons has done everything from selling off her life's fortune, to selling her body, to stealing -- all because of her sweet addiction to the Candy Shop. Looking back ten years ago, who would have ever thought that this well-respected -- and very well-paid -- thirty-five-year-old assistant principal for a performing arts school, would trade in her husband and her daughter, a two-story brick home in a gated community, and a fully-equipped Jaguar for a body riddled with track marks and a substance that gave her a better feeling than sex. But when that candy, as she knows it, finally runs out, Faith resorts to the "desperate times, calls for desperate measures" solution, which will have her playing Russian roulette with the angel of death. And sooner than later, these episodes will catch up with her so that she will be forced to make some life-altering choices -- but will it be too late? Item# 7023 264 pp., softcover, 978-1-934157-02-2, 1-934157-02-3 $15.00 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Caesar's Children and Other Stories By Steven Porter A collection of sixteen short stories about dogs and education. The scope of the stories, however, goes considerably beyond those two subjects, for through the stories, the author plumbs the depths of human character and human society. Every literary technique is used, every emotion is evoked. Item# 37295 268 pgs., softcover, 9780962537295 $24.00 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap($1.50)
	The Call to Shakabaz By Amy Wachspress In The Call to Shakabaz, the recently orphaned Goodacre children, Doshmisi, Denzel, Maia, and Sonjay, travel with their pesky parrot, Bayard Rustin, to the distant magical land of Faracadar on a quest to retrieve the powerful Staff of Shakabaz from the evil enchanter Sissrath. When the young protagonists discover that violence is foredoomed to fail against Sissrath, they muse their wits and imagination to defeat him. In the process, they learn truths about themselves and they develop their personal talents and abilities. A terrific family-friendly audiobook demonstrates the fundamental principles of nonviolence as a practiced by Dr. King and Gandhi. Item# 88396 8 CDs $39.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap($1.50)
	Captain Rakehell (Large Print) By Lynn Michaels Marriage to such a lord was a fate worse than death! True, Amanda Gilbertson hadn't seen the toad-eating wretch since they were both children, but that didn't stop her from spending the Duchess of Braxton's party hiding in a tree to avoid the loathsome man. But Fate played its delightful hand that evening when she found herself in the potent midnight embrace of the black-masked Captain Rakehell. He was a thief, no doubt, but a romantic dream-come-true compared to the ridiculous fop who had just been announced as Lesley Earnshaw, her betrothed. Amanda knew her preordained future would change forever, if she could only determine the true identity of the notorious Captain Rakehell. "A rousing Regency romantic romp" Harriet Klausner, The Best Reviews; "There is something going on every minute in this lighthearted romp" Virginia DeWeese, Rendezvous Item# 852X 204 pgs., softcover, 0-9765185-2-X $14.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Chalk Outline Confessions By David L. Enter The Mind Of A Woman Scorned Francine Styles receives a visit from two detectives one fateful night announcing her husband's death. She later finds out that his killer is another man that he has been having an extramarital affair with. Now she is on a mission to end the lives of men that lead a double life. A life of deception that their partners are unaware of. Witness each murder firsthand as Francine's wit and cunning continue to develop with each death. Even Fran's trusted psychiatrist is nothing more than a helpless pawn in her quest for notoriety. Unable to pinpoint her whereabouts or deduce who is next on her sadistical list of names, she is labeled "The Revlon Killer" by law enforcement and media - a name given to her based on what she does to her victims after she kills them. Like the black widow spider, she seduces her victims before killing them in cold blood! Item# 27615 228 pgs., softcover, 9780978927615 0978927613 $15.00 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap($1.50)
	Chips A Hometown Hero By Nancy M. West Chips, a husky-shepherd-collie mix is a curious and carefree dog until the news arrives that Japanese warplanes have bombed Pearl Harbor. Suddenly Chips' comfortable life, and the lives of everyone he knows in his peaceful village are changed forever. Follow Chips as he is enlisted in "Dogs for Defense" and joins the first war dog detachment to be shipped overseas into some of the fiercest fighting of the Second World War. A fictional account based on the true-life adventures of the most highly decorated canine hero from World War II. Chips: The War Dog is a timeless story about the importance of home, friendship, and loyalty during one of the most challenging times in America's history. Item# 2256c 183 pp., softcover, 978-0-9786722-5-6 $6.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Chronicle of the Bent Nail By Winchester V. Forgey This lively novel by Winchester V. Forgey takes readers through one exciting adventure after another as it follows the journeys of young Caleb Culver. Set in New Jersey during the post-Civil War period, the novel provides an eye-opening look at life on the Morris canal during that time. Written in a refreshing, straightforward style, Chronicle of the Bent Nail is perfect for younger readers as well as adults and delivers a reading experience not soon forgotten! Item# 7276 330 pgs., softcover, 0-9666572-7-6 $14.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Circle of Assassins Tales From the Back Page #2 By Steven Rigolosi A criminal mastermind conscripts five NYC strangers into a murderous pact: Kill a complete stranger, and in return have another member of the circle of assassins murder your chosen target. Betty Lewis, Annette Bain, and Tomas Rodriguez sign on to rid the world of a drug dealer, a sexist college professor, and corrupt cop as a lone detective tries to unravel the circle's dark secrets. "This unusual crime novel will leave mystery buffs wanting more." (Library Journal) "Rigolosi's ability to get inside a character's head and communicate it to the reader is uncanny." (Heartland Reviews) "What makes Circle of Assassins such an intense and engaging read is the manner in which Rigolosi unfolds the plot like the petals of a rose…As the plot twists and turns, Circle of Assassins becomes a morality play about hypocrisy, power, justice, and revenge…I don't think I've read such an ambitious and effective genre novel in years." (Spine Tingler Magazine, Spring 2007) Item# 8746 229 pp., softcover, 0977378748 $13.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Clawed Back from the Dead by John F. Rooney A vicious killer is murdering the key people involved in the making of the movie "Nine Lives, Two Men," the true story of the battle between New York City detective Denny Delaney and the terrorist bomber Felix the Cat. It was Delaney who ushered Felix to his death in a Grand Central tunnel after Felix's terrorist rampage in the prequel to "Clawed" entitled "Nine Lives Too Many." Who is now spooking New York with these grisly homicides? If Denny didn't know better, he'd think it was his old nemesis Felix. The reader is in for some surprises as well as a roller-coaster ride as this thriller careens and caroms on its suspenseful track. The book revisits Denny's Manhattan and reacquaints readers with characters from the earlier book. There are humorous morsels in the story as well as grub for show biz junkies. Rooney has pulled out all the stops in this cliffhanger depicting a relentless murderer who is hell-bent on carrying out his personal vendetta on the cast and crew of a movie about terrorists. Item# 75696 248 pgs., softcover 9780975275696 $14.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Clearwater By Bobby R. Woodall CLEARWATER is an action novel set in 1879. The story revolves around the exploits of a small town in the Indian Territory. Its small bank is robbed by a murderer who has just escaped execution. He kills three men in the process of escaping and robbing. In his escape, he almost burns the town down. The town springs in to action and quickly forms a posse consisting of the aged sheriff, a retired Pinkerton Operative, Indian scout, and the bank's president. The president wants to catch the robber so that he can cover his tracks of embezzling the bank's funds. The posse's quarry rides south and forms another gang. More trouble looms on the horizon, for the bank examiner tells the sheriff of his findings. The president of the sole bank has embezzled all of the town's funds and the town will soon go under! That is unless a savior for the town's financial woes is found. He tells the sheriff of a group of men back East that might help them. An exciting climax comes when the killer and his gang return to town for further reward. Item# 3354 276 pgs., softcover, 0-7443-0335-4 $16.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Code Green By Greg Jenkins "I was having lunch with Dexter DeWitt. This in itself was a questionable activity on my part." So begins Code Green, by Greg Jenkins, whose anti-hero Chip Stone engages in quite a few questionable activities. Stone is a male nurse who works in a psychiatric hospital and has almost as many behavioral issues as the residents he cares for. Those residents include DeWitt, a one-time cultural critic gone bonkers; Tim Valentine, who snacks on light bulbs; Philip Nolan, who contends (correctly) that he's actually a character in a novel; and Glinda Moon, an anorexic witch. As the violence at his workplace intensifies, the confused Stone lights out on a desperate but comical odyssey to find his estranged wife—and himself. His wanderings take him through the netherworld of western Maryland, where he meets old friends, new enemies and one highly unusual sister-in-law. In the end, he discovers that the line between the sane and the not-so-sane is more gossamer than even he had suspected. With its over-the-top characters and gaudy, entertaining prose, Code Green offers a bumptious blend of humor and pathos well-suited to the uncertainties of a new millennium. Item# 1613 227 pgs., softcover, 0-9755716-1-3 $15.00 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Color Him Father Stories of Love and Rediscovery of Black Men By Stephana I. Colbert & Valerie I. Harrison Color Him Father: Stories of Love and Rediscovery of Black Men is both a tribute to and a celebration of Black fathers. Seeking more positive, balanced images of African-American men than the news media seems to allow, the editors embarked on a journey to collect true, anecdotal narratives about Black fathers from those who love them. While the attention of the news media is often on Black men who struggle on the one hand, and on the superstar athletes and entertainers on the other, Color Him Father adds our everyday heroes to the landscape - the countless Black men, despite the legacy of slavery and racism, are responsible, committed leaders in their homes and their communities. In these stories, authors share intimate and loving secrets that paint a portrait of Black men as productive role models. What emerges is a message of hope, for Black children and Black families. The 36 contributing authors represent a diverse assortment of children, mates and friends of all ages and stations in life, and include noted authors, Clifton Taulbert, Stephanie Stokes Oliver, and Venise Berry; Lawrence Douglas Wilder, Jr., son of former Virginia Governor L. Douglas Wilder; and leading theologian and author Reverend Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr. The depth and breadth of these wonderful stories - some tender, other raw-present all the different "colors" of Black fathers, and will inspire, move, and make the reader smile. Simply put, the reader will enjoy a good book. This title is available as a softcover or a hardcover. See below. Item# 1863 248 pgs., softcover, 0-9778418-6-3 $14.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50) Item# 1871 248 pgs., hardcover, 0-9778418-7-1 $19.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Crescent City Countdown By Ronald M. Gauthier Jeannette Plaisance is back on the trail of another elusive mystery, this time pursuing two witnesses to the murder of hotel executive in New Orleans. She teams up with the co-owner of her private investigation company to solve this case, all of this occurring as the city witnesses the maddeningly high re-emergence of violent crime. Jeannette's brother, Dr. Marcel Plaisance, is also back, and he pursues the intriguing geanology of their family, where secrets and revelations sprang from their history. Item# 26132 314 pgs., softcover, 9780976826132 0976826135 $16.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap($1.50)
	The Criss Cross By Crystal Lacey Winslow Nikki Ling is half black and Japanese. She's independent, street-smart and the daughter of a prostitute. Living in the mean streets of East New York and Bedford Stuyvesant Brooklyn she's forced to make a living the only way she knows how. When a wealthy, South African diplomat asks for her hand in marriage things seem to get brighter. Until she realizes that the soft-spoken, reserved, gentleman is pathological, kinky, and sadistic. One day she meets a mysterious stranger who approaches her with the Criss Cross. Is the Criss Cross her ticket to a better life? Or will the Criss Cross ultimately become the double cross? Wait! The Criss Cross isn't done yet! The old gang from Life, Love & Loneliness have some unfinished business to resolve. In this page-turning novel see how the drama unfolds for Lyric, Lacey, Madison, Joshua, and Estelle. Item# 2128 360 pgs., softcover, 0-9717021-2-8 $15.00 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Cross Roads By Carl Patterson Southern Pines, North Carolina, is supposed to be a place where you can raise your children and not worry about safety. That was true until single mother Dorothy and her two sons, Bobby and Johnny, have to abandon their hometown when death comes knocking on their door. In a quest to flee after her best friend and mother-in-law are murdered, Dorothy hastily relocates her kids from their beloved community in the south to the gang- and drug-infested streets of Bedford Stuyvesant, New York. Brooklyn breeds a new batch of worries as the younger son, Bobby, joins a vicious street gang. As Bobby struggles with the peer pressure of the ghetto—drug hustlers, prostitutes, gang violence, shootouts, and stabbings—his brother, Johnny, plans to kill the woman who gave him life. Cross Roads is a classic timepiece set in the 1950s but is reminiscent of modern times. Just as the Bishops and Chaplins fought for territory back then, Bloods and Crips wage the same wars in today's society. This inspiring coming-of-age story details how a young boy is forced to become a man while fighting for his life and the safety of his family. Item# 2187 300 pgs., softcover, 0-9717021-8-7 $15.00 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Dangerous Lies By Lisa Smith Alternately raw, romantic, funny and terrifying, Dangerous Lies, is a sexy new thriller by Lisa Smith. Smith is a first time author with a wry wit, an unblinking eye, and a fresh contemporary voice. Using short chapters, she captures scenes the way a skilled news photographer uses a camera. Dangerous Lies follows the lives of two people who grew up in Queens when organized crime was at its height. Item# 8300 244 pgs., softcover, 0-9705983-0-0 $13.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Death by Fire By Dr. Anderson Reynolds Set in the picturesque Caribbean island of St. Lucia, Death by Fire is an epic novel in which natural calamities, historical events, supernatural forces, and betrayed love all combine in deciding the fate of its characters. It is a profound statement on the nature of fate and the forces that shape society. A story that is as compelling and spellbinding as the island (in which it is set) is beautiful. Death by Fire brings to mind the novels of William Faulkner, Toni Morrison, and Jamaica Kincaid. * Reviews * "The telling of the story is exceptional . . . extremely difficult to put it down . . . a seething cauldron of love, lust, hate and disaster . . . a cunningly-woven tale of people; their tribulations, passions, loves, frustrations, and the intricate way in which they touched and influenced each other . . . a journey back into St. Lucian life . . . (which) paints the dark side of the struggle for survival in a young country." The Voice "This is a novel on a grand scale . . . a broad canvas of St. Lucian life . . . in which the social, economic, political, and personal tensions are profound statements on the nature of our island society, and one which is required reading for anyone seeking a greater understanding of what is happening today, and who might wish to shape a better society for future generations. If one is looking for a key to the feeling and conscience of the age in which we live, this novel is a guide." The Crusader Death by Fire is an impressive piece of narration . . . a veritable tapestry of St. Lucian life and culture . . . educates the reader on the social, economic and political modes of existence of the inhabitants in the post–slavery/emancipation periods through to the early 19th and into the 20th century. . . Reading it left me with a seething appetite for more. Easily one of the most compelling pieces of literature I have laid hands on in recent years." Modeste Downes—author of Phases Item# 3218 197 pgs., softcover, 0-9704432-1-8 $12.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	The Demise of Luleta Jones By Mark Allen Boone ...Boone's mindful tale of a black community in uneasy transition astutely dramatizes class conflicts, celebrates the transforming nature of art, and decries the fact that our materialistic society trivializes art, beauty, and compassion. --Booklist The Demise of Luleta Jones is a great read, and the intensive twist near the ending is nothing less than brilliant. --Samuel Floyd, Jr., Founder, Center for Black Music Research, Columbia College Chicago The Demise of Luleta Jones is a page turner. I enjoyed reading it. --Clifton Johnson, Founding Director, Amistad Research Center, Tulane University A tautly written investigative thriller from first page to last. --Midwest Book Review Item# 51506 257 pgs., softcover, 9780977251506 $15.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap($1.50)
	Den of Sin by Storm Sex, Secrets, Drama – Nadia Weber – Beautiful. Sexy. Scandalous. A self-proclaimed sex fiend, Nadia's seen it all and screwed the rest. Swearing off sex with married men for cash, she sets her freaky sights on her co-worker – a gorgeous playboy with his own secrets and private fantasies. They get together in The Den, where anything and everything goes. Then a stranger rocks Nadia's world and she finally meets her sexual match – in the dark, literally. Now Nadia must rely on friends and family to get her past lonely and confusing days where everything she loves and thinks she knows are threatened. Item# 7084 250 pp., softcover, 1934157082 $15.00 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Déjà Vu By Richard Kendrick Alden Homer and Blake Whitman, the main characters in Déjà Vu, are traveling their own paths, which seem to cross more frequently than usual for two dissimilar guys on the road in Asia. Their thoughts and experiences are pieces of a jigsaw puzzle that the reader can assemble. Alden, who experimented with drugs during his Ivy League days, is now in his 50's. He has passed through Wall Street and sacrificed a marriage to his literary aspirations. Searching for the Muse, he'll settle for enlightenment. Blake, the narrator, is taking a year off before medical school, and is enthusiastically seeking the adventure he could only read about -- or see in the movies -- back home in Middle America. He chases the Exotic. Independently or together, these two colorful characters encounter a nymphomaniac, a murder victim, Christian fundamentalists, Hindu holy men, inmates at a mental institution, and a yeti -- not to mention their own dreams. Item# 1605 352 pgs., softcover, 0-9755716-0-5 $15.00 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Guildworks Writings by the West Side Writers Guild By Mark Allen Boone (other contributer) “With its slick cover, solid editing, and often compelling work, Guildworks: Writings by the West Side Writers Guild bears few signs of self-publication,” said the Literary Supplement of NEW CITY, Chicago’s arts and entertainment weekly. An unusual anthology of works by natives of Chicago’s toughest and poorest section, a locale that fosters people who gain strength from adversity, Guildworks’ highlights include poet Cranston Knight’s “You Ain’t Got No Culture,” in which he “disses” a friend for his lack of refinement, only to end by praising him for his loyalty; Boone’s “A Visit to the Poe House,” that recounts his harrowing search for the poet’s Baltimore row house located in the heart of a drug den; Irene J. Smith’s novel excerpt that sets the stage for the late Chicago Mayor Harold Washington’s 1983 mayoral campaign; and Tina Jenkins Bell’s lighthearted account of the sexual harassment she encountered on the road as a publishing sales representative. --Literary Supplement of NEW CITY Item# 55103 160 pgs., softcover, 9780964955103 $9.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap($1.50)
	Diamond Deception A Novel by Skinner The story is set in the early 1980's in southern Africa when the fall of the apartheid government in South Africa is imminent and the independence of South West Africa (Namibia) is on the horizon. The MC is from a prominent wealthy family but after engineering his father's death to get his inheritance he finds himself mysteriously cut out of the will. He acquires a secret government document, The Turnhalle File, that his father had stolen from government archives which outlines how South African cabinet ministers can secretly extract wealth, for their personal benefit, from Namibia prior to independence. He executes a complicated plan to steal and then sell diamonds from a Namibian diamond mine, which leads to disaster for everyone involved in the plot. He is chased to London, France, and Zurich by South African secret service agents, the police, and a disgruntled member of his gang, all looking to exact revenge. Item# 8631 372 pp., hardcover, 978-0-9774386-3-1 $22.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Distemper By James Nulick When Drew Estrada, a young teacher, suddenly finds himself the legal guardian of Tre Warner, a popular student, his life becomes torn apart by desire. In this imaginative, accomplished novel about sex, murder, and skateboards, reality becomes increasingly unclear. Is Tre a real person or a hallucinatory product of Drew's damaged soul? Distemper is ultimately a meditation on the illusory nature of love. National Book Award Winner William T. Vollmann has called this book "a beautifully written catalogue of various kinds of unhappiness." Josh Aterovis, author of the Killian Kendall Mystery Series, says, "Nulick's debut novel almost reads like poetry. He understands that the Devil is in the details… but so is the Deity." Item# 0634 300 pp., hardcover, 0-9773406-3-4 $24.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Dragon's Moon By Bent Lorentzen A young dragon beset by childhood trauma and a disability, goes in quest of his identity and happiness. Enduring severe hardships in the search to find his roots, he ultimately discovers his disability may be a key weapon against a terrifying antagonist. "This is a lovely fantasy, reminiscent of "Watership Down," with a dash of the "Ugly Duckling" thrown in. Magic, quests, the fight between good and evil, they are all here, with dragons as the protagonists, but with all too human emotions. ...A great read for any age." ~ Reviewed by Annette Gisby, author of "Writing the Dream." "[Dragon's Moon] is full of wondrous creatures and adventures. As our little dragon is constantly being led by his conscience, this is a wonderful tool for children as they learn to recognize wrong from right. ...the land of Nistala will definitely engage a child's imagination. This is a story that I recommend to all children that love tales of fantasy." ~ Reviewed by Chere Gruver for Timeless-Tales Reviews. Item# 3538D 140 pgs., softcover, 1-933353-53-8 $14.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	The Duke's Downfall - Large Print By Lynn Michaels Lady Elizabeth Keaton used her keen wits and firm resolve, as well as her immense Irish wolfhound Boru, to avoid a match with her odious cousin. But her unusual behavior brought her to the attention of Charles Earnshaw, Duke of Braxton, who thought she was interested in his brother Teddy. Fortunately, Teddy could see where the real match ought to be ... "A merry Regency romp" Affaire de Coeur; "Five-Star Humor" All About Romance. Item#8549 9780976518549 0976518546 16.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Dunamis Heroes Issue #1 The Lost Kingdom By Jordan Bateman Ken Save, Illustrator Scientific discoveries convince government leaders that every man, woman and child on earth will be dead within seven years. Desperate to save humanity, the US and Canadian governments send a 16-year-old adventurer back in time to find the ancient cause of this seed of death. Can he survive his trek? Will he discover the secret to save mankind? Who are the shadowy Nephilim—and why do they want to stop him? Item# 5304 120 pgs., hardcover, 9780978195304 0978195302 $12.99 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap($1.50)
	Eva, First Lady of Sin By Storm Eva LoDolce… Bi-racial, bi-curious and breathtakingly beautiful, no man (or woman) is safe from her insatiable, sexual appetite. Eva LoDolce… Her young, voluptuous body is her most reliable weapon of mass destruction until she's reduced by Brand, an impressively wealthy, handsome, male whore and the first lover to push her past mere orgasms to mind-numbing ecstasy. But Brand has secretly given Eva something more than both had bargained for. And living with the guilt and shame of her sexual health crisis threatens to change her life forever! Hold on tightly and take a wild ride on Eva's emotional rollercoaster as she surrenders to her lusts and looks for love in all the wrong places. Eva LoDolce… Can a life-altering situation change Eva's hypersexual lifestyle or must unsuspecting others pay the price for one man's misdeeds? Who will be the next willing victim of the First Lady of Sin? Item# 7015 240 pp., softcover, 978-1-934157-01-5, 1-934157-01-5 $15.00 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Face Down Amoung the Winchester Geese - Large Print By Kathy Lynn Emerson 9780976518563 0976518562 ID:8563 $18.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Face Down in the Marrow-Bone Pie (Large Print) By Kathy Lynn Emerson "Today's letter was not a summons to serve Queen Elizabeth. It came from Lancashire. John Bexwith, my steward at Appleton Manor, is dead." Susanna frowned, surprised that this news should have affected her husband so strongly. "The man was quite elderly," she said hesitantly, "was he not?" "Your memory is excellent," Robert told her, absently tucking an unruly lock of dark brown hair back up under her brocaded cap. "He was found face down in a marrow-bone pie." With that incredible statement, Robert placed the letter in his wife's outstretched hand. Face Down in the Marrow-Bone Pie is a delightfully cozy Elizabethan mystery introducing Susanna, Lady Appleton. When her husband's steward dies in a unique, ignominious, and highly suspicious manner, Susanna takes advantage of her husband's absence on a political mission for Queen Elizabeth to investigate Bexwith's mysterious demise. The serving wench who found Bexwith claims that he was frightened to death by a ghost, but Susanna can think of several poisons that could have been concealed in the marrow-bone pie. (Susanna is something of an expert on poisons, having been inspired by her sister's fatal encounter with some poisonous berries to write a cautionary herbal for housewives.) Even if Bexwith was poisoned, was it accidental or intentional? As if the case weren't complicated enough, Susanna must also unmask a "ghost"-- or are the ghost and the poisoner one and the same? Kathy Lynn Emerson's debut Elizabethan mystery will delight as it introduces you to a sixteenth-century husband's worst nightmare: an intelligent, no-nonsense wife who happens to know hundreds of poisons. Item# 9797 308 pgs., softcover, 0-9663397-9-7 $18.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Face Down Upon an Herbal (Large Print) By Kathy Lynn Emerson Face Down upon an Herbal marks the return of Susanna, Lady Appleton, an Elizabethan woman who literally wrote the book on poisons. While her husband is away on a diplomatic mission to Scotland, Susanna is summoned by Queen Elizabeth to work on a new book of botanical decoctions at Madderly Castle. But when the herbalist learns that a pugnacious Scots baron has been found murdered atop the herbal that she has authored, she realizes that there is more to the queen's request. Then the killer strikes again, and strong-minded Susanna takes matters into her own hands and investigates the dastardly deeds. To uncover the truth, however, she must answer some vexing questions: Why are Lord Madderly and the local authorities so quick to blame an outside intruder? How are the deaths linked to a forger who specializes in noble genealogies? Is the murderer part of a treasonous conspiracy against the queen? Faced with a host of suspects who are not as they seem, Susanna must work quickly to find the killer's identity - before she becomes his or her next victim. Item# 8538 300 pgs., softcover, 0-9765185-3-8 $18.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Far in Noetrea By Lucian Leonte Now financially self-sufficient, still young, and happily married, Stefan is ready to embark on an occupation true to his desires, but what that might be turns into an alienating question. To break the incapacitating deadlock he sets out for Noetrea, a faraway land, where people are said to live according to a different set of assumptions. Once there, he has to learn too quickly of the customs and unambivalent laws, just like the few other outlanders who made the trip, Kal, his parallel ego, included. Otherwise the system appears benign and highly efficient. From the glowing populace to the immaculate architecture and the antiseptic surround, Noetrea is world’s apart from the coarseness of his home place. But what Stefan is being absorbed by is the curious sense of legacy embedded in all the abundant products and representations, from utilitarian objects to artwork and to the omnipresent statues, and that ties into the very question he is wrestling with. Nefri, the local girl, may provide the insight, for a price. Eventually, he learns why Nothingness may have inspired his explorations. Included are seven restored sketches, as documents remaining from the journey. Item# 45601 184 pgs., softcover, 9780980145601 $19.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap($1.50)
	The Fiddle of Fire Book 1 By Koltn Burbank Welcome to Zefforya, A mystical, mountainous land full of lush evergreen forests and crystal clear lakes. It's brilliant, fiery sunsets are second in majesty only to Zefforya's twin moons, Aurora and Azurra. But hidden behind this beauty is a secret supposedly erased from history itself.... With mythical creatures such as giant rodents and talking badgers tag - teamed with everything from large cities to dark secrets, Zefforya is a land where your wildest dreams - or nightmares - can come true.... Item# 27733 263 pgs., hardcover, 9781890427733 $19.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap($1.50)
	Fifty Cents for your Soul by Denise Dietz An irreverent mystery-driven black comedy inspired by strange events that plagued the filming of "The Exorcist" ... Frannie Rosen's psychic mentions a brilliant future, but she never tells the straight-laced and naive Frannie that she will be possessed by a promiscuous doppelganger. All Frannie wants is an Oscar-winning role. What she gets is far more than that, especially when she's cast in a horror film about demonic possession, directed by the legendary Victor Madison. Victor Madison is universally and deservedly hated. His murder surprises no one but Frannie; his murderer is a surprise to everyone BUT Frannie. Item# 9754F 288 pgs., hardcover, 0-9663397-5-4 $22.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Footprints In The Butter An Ingrid Beaumont Mystery Co-Starring Hitchock the Dog By Denise Dietz Want to read a good mystery and help a good cause at the same time? Hi Readers. I'm Denise Dietz, the author of Footprints in the Butter. My first mystery series starred Ellie Bernstein, a diet club leader/sleuth. Ellie is owned by a cat named Jackie Robinson. My dogs, Cherokee, Sydney, and Pandora begged for their own series so I created one. Cherokee (AKA Hitchcock) insisted that a portion of all profits be donated to Canine Companions, an organization that trains dogs to help the handicapped. Item# 972X 274 pgs., softcover, 0-9663397-0-3 $12.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	The Forever Kiss His most dangerous weapon is... his kiss. A Vampire Romance By Angela Knights For years, Valerie Chase has been haunted by dreams of a man she knows only as Cowboy. When she was a child, her fantasy Texas Ranger rescued her from the nightmare vampires who murdered her parents. As an adult, she still dreams of him - but now he's her seductive lover in nights of erotic pleasure. Yet Cowboy is far more than a dream. He's very real. And he's a vampire. For years, Cade McKinnon has protected Valerie from Edward Ridgemont, the sadistic vampire who Turned him. But now, Ridgemont is determined to take her for his own, and Cade is the only one who can protect her. And he means to do just that, even if he must kidnap her to do it. When Val finds herself abducted by her handsome dream man, she's appalled to discover he's one of the vampires she fears. Now, caught in a web of fear and passion, she and Cade must learn to trust each other, even as an immortal monster stalks their every move. Their only hope of survival is . . . THE FOREVER KISS. Item# 4238F 350 pgs., softcover, 0-9648942-3-8 $14.00 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	The Games By Patricia McLinn In sixteen days, medals can be won and hearts can be lost . . . "A gold-medal winner!" —Christine Brennan, USA Today sports columnist "Patricia McLinn wins gold with this sparkling romance" —Carla Neggers, New York Times bestselling author Item# 8511 305 pgs., softcover, 0-9765185-1-1 $15.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	The Glass Heart By Kathleen A. Killion How would you describe the colors of your heart? Are the colors bright or dark… swirled or solid? No matter what colors you imagine, believing in the beauty of your heart is the message of the newly released book, The Glass Heart. In the vein of childhood classics such as Cinderella, The Glass Heart takes readers on a quest to find true love. In this fable, a young girl trades her beautiful glass heart for another to please others. Readers may relate this to the everyday experiences of bowing to peer pressure, fitting in with the "right" crowd, or changing to be like others. At the girl's request, a glassblower makes her a new, beautiful, jeweled, glass heart but it soon becomes a burden to carry. After experiencing several adventures of the heart, the girl ultimately returns to her safe and trusted place, the home of the glassblower, where she discovers the beauty of her own heart. For girls struggling to find their way through the often turbulent tween, teen, or young adult years, The Glass Heart is the perfect story to point out the importance of being true to one's self. For parents looking to find innovative ways to celebrate individuality amongst their children or for anyone looking to make a heartsick friend look toward a bright future, this book is the perfect gift. "This is a story about finding and celebrating one's true self," says St. Louis-based author Kathleen A. Killion. "It is the most important journey in anyone's life and sometimes the most difficult. It is my hope that this book will inspire people to celebrate their own unique personalities and talents through the universal messages related in the story." Killion's story is magically brought to life through a series of watercolor illustrations by St. Louis artist and art school teacher Gary M. Lang. Making a conscious decision not to give any physical attributes to the characters in the story, "The Glass Heart" allows readers of all ages and backgrounds to use their imaginations and place themselves in images that relate to their own life journey. While doing various school presentations, Killion has amassed dozens of pictures of hearts drawn by children after they've heard The Glass Heart. "Kids more often than not know exactly what the color of their true heart is," says Killion. "Ironically, adults are more hesitant and less in touch when describing their hearts. Ultimately, it is the job of parents, teachers, coaches and other adults in nurturing roles to help children find the swirls of colors unique to each child reflecting a rainbow of individuality and contentment." Killion now is working to develop a traveling display of the heart pictures, with one exhibit already planned for the St. Louis Science Center. As Killion takes her educational message about self-love on the road, she is also planning to link similar programs for youth on self-esteem, sportsmanship and bullying prevention. The Glass Heart Foundation has been set up, with a portion of the proceeds from the sale of each book going toward foundation programs. Questions Killion often asks during her programs: How many of you have had words hurt your heart? How many of you have used words that may have hurt other hearts? Who is your "safe person" like the glassblower in the story? Tell me what makes you and your heart special? Item# 6722G 28 pgs., hardcover, 0-9723067-2-2 $19.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Green 61 An Anderson Parker Legal Thriller by Cody Fowler Davis Justin Cartwright II is a real bastard of a lawyer and he's not much more attractive as a person. In court, he tends to skate right up to the edge of what's ethical and is not averse to slipping over if it means winning a case. Anderson Parker is just the opposite; bright, resourceful, and integrity is his middle name. No wonder it's so satisfying when Parker tells Cartwright, who happens to be his boss, to take his job and… well, you get the picture. It's also something like poetic justice when, after the rift, these two attorneys face off on opposite sides of a legal battle in which two young children and an adult man have been killed in a boating accident. We know who's responsible. What we don't know is whether they will be brought to justice. With Cartwright's nasty tactics, and a bungling third party's lawyer, we're in suspense right up to the end. Green 61 is a real "I know it's late, but I just don't want to put it down" kind of a book. It's all the more so because it was written by a successful attorney who knows the legal system inside and out, and is well acquainted with the tactics—savory and less so—of those who work in it. It's authentic, it's believable, and it's absolutely engaging from the first sentence through to the last. If an intriguing story and spending time inside the heads of real characters is what you're looking for, you have found it in Green 61. Item# 22736 232 pgs., hardcover 9780972022736 0972022732 $23.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Some Glad Morning By Irene J. Steele Mildred Johnson is orphaned when her parents are killed in a protest for voting rights in the South. Her Aunt Rose flees with her to a Chicago relatives. Years later, they join a campaign to elect Chicago's first black mayor, and Mildred falls for the leader of a grass-roots voter registration drive. During the campaign, the truth about her past is revealed. Item# 51513 232 pgs., softcover, 9780977251513 $14.95 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap($1.50)
	Gypsy Pie By Andre West Debra Crosby, a street-smart survivalist, finds herself thrown into a world she cannot fathom, and put on a quest that challenges her sense of reality. Debra and her unlikely partner, Renee, travel through an alternate universe to track down the leader of the 'Phagi, known as vampires in our world, to save him and their own reality from destruction. The girls' drastically opposing outlooks on and positions in life play heavily into the story and add an element of psychology to the book. Can two girls with so little in common, and so far from everything they know, manage to work together to defeat the 'Phagi and rescue the people in both places they've come to know and love? The answers might surprise you. Item# 2749 276 pgs., softcover, 0-7443-0274-9 $17.99 Order Quantity: Check for giftwrap ($1.50)
	Half Moon By K. L. Vidal Half Moon, a hauntingly beautiful saga set in Paris, New York, and Atlantic Canada, explores themes of passion, betrayal, art and redemption in the story of an elusively beautiful woman and the world-class painter obsessed with creating her portrait. Summary: June. Orly Airport. Unprecedented heat wave gripping the city. Among the passengers just arrived from New York is Mrs. Caroline Devereux. She is noticed at once, not just for her singular beauty but for the long skirt and black turtleneck so inappropriate in such blistering heat. A native of Buenos Aires, graduate of Yale University, sole heir to her father's estate in Connecticut, Mrs. Devereux has come to France for the funeral of an uncle. Her only acquaintance in Paris is her cousin. Unaccompanied, she waits for him in the Crillon lounge that night, where once again, even more than her outfit, her enigmatic allure is observed. Among those intrigued is Jude McCallister – lionized, wealthy, world-class portraitist par excellence. As the music plays on he finds himself somehow, disturbingly, driven to paint the remarkable woman staring back at him, ever-silent. What follows is the story of Jude and Caroline Devereux. Obsessed, Jude pursues her across Paris. She agrees to a portrait, dressed despite the lingering heat in a pale turtleneck and long skirt. After a week, he persuades her to leave these clothes in his mirrored changing room, bringing others to wear after their sittings. Thus it is that Caroline finally confronts her nakedness. She stares at the burn tissue on her neck, ribs, hips, inner thighs; she studies the half-moon scar on her right breast; she finds, to her utter astonishment, that in its exquisite proportions, alluring shape and uniquen

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