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Combat City: Second Life
Combat City: Second Life
Combat City: Second Life
In "Combat City: Second Life," those who test positive for the zombie virus are exiled to the walled-off, dystopian prison city of Tampa, Florida. The city, now a dangerous battleground, is home to both the infected and those who dare to survive amidst the chaos. Among the inhabitants is Ethan Cross, a former soldier who was falsely diagnosed and sent to Tampa. Determined to prove his innocence and find a way out, Ethan must navigate the city's treacherous streets, teeming with both zombies and hostile human factions, all while uncovering the dark secrets of the virus and the true intentions behind the quarantine.
Ethan's journey intertwines with the lives of other survivors, including a resourceful teenager named Lily who has learned to thrive in the ruins, and Dr. Maria Sanchez, a virologist seeking a cure within the city's makeshift labs. As they band together, their fight for survival becomes a quest for redemption and justice. "Combat City: Second Life" explores themes of resilience, trust, and the human spirit's unyielding drive to find hope even in the most dire of circumstances.
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David's Star
Combat City: Second Life
Combat City: Second Life
David's Star is a hilarious and heartwarming comedy about sixteen-year-old David, who finds himself in an unexpected adventure when his family rents a house in rural 1920 Mississippi for the summer. His dad, a struggling novelist, hopes the quiet countryside will inspire his next bestseller. However, the tranquility is quickly disrupted when a simple mix-up spirals out of control. While bending over to pick up his dropped keys, David's Star of David necklace catches the eye of a superstitious local, who mistakenly believes it to be a pentagram, leading to the wild rumor that David is a satanist.
As word spreads, David and his family become the talk of the town, facing a series of comedic misunderstandings and over-the-top reactions from their new neighbors. From awkward encounters at the local grocery store to an impromptu town meeting to address the "satanic threat," the family navigates the chaos with humor and resilience. Amidst the laughter, David learns valuable lessons about cultural differences, the importance of open-mindedness, and the power of community, ultimately bringing everyone together in the most unexpected of ways.
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Vamp Town
Combat City: Second Life
Secrets of Skerries
In "Vamp Town", Miami, Florida, is not just the tropical paradise known for its stunning beaches and vibrant nightlife—it's also a hidden haven for vampires seeking a thrilling vacation. Known as Vamp Town within the secretive vampire community, Miami offers a unique blend of excitement and danger. Here, vampires from around the world come to enjoy their version of a getaway, indulging in the city's pulsating nightlife and underground blood bars that cater exclusively to their kind. The story follows Alex, a young vampire on his first solo trip, navigating the lively streets of Vamp Town while trying to stay out of trouble and avoid the vampire hunters who prowl the area.
As Alex explores this nocturnal paradise, he discovers that not all is as it seems in Vamp Town. Beneath the glittering surface lies a web of intrigue and danger, as rival vampire clans vie for control of the lucrative blood trade. Alex finds himself caught in the middle of a brewing war, forced to make alliances and confront his own fears to survive. Along the way, he encounters an array of colorful characters, both human and vampire, each with their own secrets and agendas. "Vamp Town" is a pulse-pounding adventure that blends the allure of the vampire myth with the vibrant, chaotic energy of Miami, creating a story that is both thrilling and darkly enchanting.
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Secrets of Skerries
The Capture of Rafael Ortega
Secrets of Skerries
Amongst the horror, her love was his salvation.
Martin is a four hundred year old vampire. Together with his son, Christian, he protects the idyllic nature of the coastal town of Skerries, for a significant cost, the blood of the strangers who outstay their welcome. Martin knows his soul is cursed and that, when the time comes, he will burn for eternity in the depths of hell but he strives to ensure that Christian will never have to take a human life and thus be reunited with his human mother in heaven. Revered, respected and feared, the town's people know little about the vampires that coexist with them except that when they are called upon, they come. This is something that the seemingly unassuming town Mayor manipulates for his own benefit. It is not until he learns of the forbidden love between Christian and his daughter and the mysterious death of one of the town's teenagers, that the Mayor and residents turn on their supernatural guardians. Category: young adult books
The Capture of Rafael Ortega
The Capture of Rafael Ortega
The Capture of Rafael Ortega
Sixteen year old Rafael Ortega lives at a time when Spanish galleons set sail for the New World. At a time when press gangs nab young teens to work the galleons. At a time when Inquisitors will have you burned at the stake if you dare to break their rules. From his bedroom window in Cadiz, Rafael can see Spanish galleons with their billowing sails and their scrappy crews. He hears exciting tales of pirates and treasure and battles at sea. And he wishes he could go along. But an old sailor cautions him ... ‘Be careful what you wish for.' When Rafael is nabbed by a press gang and thrown in the hold of a galleon, the old sailor’s words ring true. There are storms and pirates and battles to come. And now he must find a way back home. Meanwhile, Inquisitors have taken Rafael’s mother, father, and sister away. And if the family secret is discovered, their very lives are at stake. What could possibly happen next?
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The Pigeon Man
The Capture of Rafael Ortega
The Capture of Rafael Ortega
The Pigeon Man, by Joel Stein, has been included in the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum collection.**
What happens when an unlikely threesome is thrown together by circumstance? Fate intervenes and three lives are changed forever. Danny Simon, a 13 year old Jewish refugee, lost his entire family in Poland to the Holocaust. Now he must adapt to a new life in America -- with an aunt and uncle he never met. It is not easy for him. Images of his horrifying ordeal often come to visit him at night. And he must contend with neighborhood bullies. But his life takes a turn in a different direction when he tries to rescue a wounded pigeon. That’s when he meets Mike Delaney; a man whose past is filled with secrets. And so, a Jewish refugee, a battle weary war veteran, and a wounded pigeon form an unlikely bond. Together they will learn valuable lessons from one another. And together they must find a way to heal old wounds. Only then can they begin life anew.
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The Familiar
Outbreak Zombie Apocalypse
The Familiar
On a day that should have been just like any other, 16 year-old Hazel Smith wakes up naked, disoriented, and bleeding on an unfamiliar kitchen floor… So begins a jolting series of bizarre events that lead Hazel to uncover her family's mystical secret that will change her world forever. The young “familiar” is summoned to a unique camp hidden deep in the forest to harness her newfound ability of shape-shifting into animal form. Camp Chameleon instantly offers welcoming friends, intriguing counselors, and a series of challenging activities that help Hazel to grasp her powerful gift. However, when the camp is suddenly threatened by age-old dark forces, Hazel must embrace her evolving power and finally follow in her mother’s legendary footsteps.
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Past Lives
Outbreak Zombie Apocalypse
The Familiar
This is the story of how I died…repeatedly. J has been cursed for all eternity. In her very first life on Earth, she made the mistake of falling in love with her sister’s betrothed… and it was all downhill from there. In revolutionary France, J and the other members of Marie Antoinette’s court are forced into hiding, desperate to escape a wild uprising out for their blood. From there, she is reincarnated in America in the late 1800s, where she disguises herself as a man in the Confederate army and is surrounded by carnage and blood. In Austria in the 1930s, she became the only hope for her Jewish friends’ survival against the Nazi storm. Now, as a 21st century teenager, she faces mountains of extracurricular volunteer work and a ruthless bully all on her quest to get into a competitive college. Talk about a bummer. Beside her in each life, Sebastian finds himself on the wrong side of every battle. Always a soldier, he makes it his mission time and time again to rescue J with the hope that maybe someday they’ll get the chance to be together, if only that were possible. They say that everything happens for a reason, but can J and Sebastian find a way to break their curse and finally make a life together?
Category: young adult books
Outbreak Zombie Apocalypse
Outbreak Zombie Apocalypse
Breakout Zombie Apocalypse 2
It begins with a flight into Heathrow Airport.
It ends up at Matt Hawkins’ front gate, in a crowd of savage, lumbering bodies.
An epidemic is sweeping Great Britain, transforming countless victims into mindless predators and forcing Matt and his little brother, Danny, out of the safety of their late parents’ privileged legacy and into a rapidly changing world.
Every day is vital. Every action counts. As the brothers make alliances and learn to defend themselves and their home against an unthinkable enemy, choices are made, some with devastating consequences. In the midst of this nightmarish fight to survive, Matt begins to learn what is truly important to him, and exactly what it means to be human.
Bursting with Craig Jones’ signature swift pacing and squirm inducing details, this is a story destined for your library.
Category: young adult books
Breakout Zombie Apocalypse 2
Breakout Zombie Apocalypse 2
Breakout Zombie Apocalypse 2
As Matt Hawkins strives for redemption following Britain's first zombie outbreak, his internal struggles and his psychological analysis of those around him lead him to question the ethics of humanity and himself as he fights to survive the apocalypse.
Hawkins’s perception of the immoral decisions of the leadership in seeking a possible cure, force him to reevaluate his past and question his own motives as he tries desperately to conceal a secret that could ruin him and prevent him from keeping a the fragile promise which has become his only motivation to live. From the sanctuary of the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales to the promise of an escape through the Channel Tunnel in Folkestone, Kent, their only hope for survival and for the possibility of a ending the zombie outbreak, the diverse group of people experience loss while they hope for success but at all at a very high price.
Category: young adult books
by Grace We cannot Love
Breakout Zombie Apocalypse 2
A History of Gars and Goyles
Catalina is dead. When she wakes, she finds herself in the eternal realm of the Province, a place of light and contentment, where emotions are meaningless and pain and conflict are never felt. She eases into a new state of being, one of endless celebration and charity, as well as helping to keep the Chronicles of all entrants into the realm. Yet, though Catalina has left her human life behind for good, human curiosity can be harder to shake. This becomes all too apparent when she comes across a new name in the Chronicles: Anna, her granddaughter on Earth. However, not only is Anna destined for the Province, she is destined too for Gehenna, an eternal realm of extremes where punishment and emotional calamity reign. It has to be a mistake, but there are no mistakes in the Province, and Catalina will not rest in paradise until she gets to the bottom of this impossible fate, until she can find a way to protect her granddaughter from suffering in a land of unthinkable torment.
Category: young adult books
A History of Gars and Goyles
Breakout Zombie Apocalypse 2
A History of Gars and Goyles
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