CURSE OF THE BLACK MOON: Book 1 takes the readers to a place where the world of espionage meets the world of magic. In the realm of the underworld in the Philippines, sorcerers and crime lords have joined their powers, with the Black Moon being the most nefarious of these dark forces. It will be up to a handful of heroes to save the country from them.
“I'm not sure anyone does suspense quite like D. J. MacHale.” —James Dashner, bestselling author of the Maze Runner series The next fast-paced, thrilling adventure from bestselling author D. J. MacHale! Marcus is an agent of the Library—a place filled with tales that don’t have endings. Mysteries that won’t be solved until Marcus and his friends Theo and Lu step in to finish them. Before it’s too late. Because mysterious accidents are disturbing a middle school in Massachusetts. Windows shatter for no reason. Bleachers collapse at a pep rally. Most of the students think they’re just having a string of bad luck, but Marcus suspects something a lot more dangerous. Something like witchcraft. When the black moon rises, this story must come to an end . . . one way or another.
"There's something eerie about the forest late at night, when the moon is your only source of light. Sounds feel intensified-every critter scurrying in the brush makes your heart lurch. I used to think that this would feel freeing, like being in the trees alone would feel as if I were the only person in the world. How naive of me. The forest has eyes lurking in the shadows that only the moon can see." Witches, Shadow Walkers, werewolves, and vampires roam the lands, but Dani's blood holds the cure to a deadly curse that could end a war... Or start a new one. Kol is the land's most dangerous Shadow Walker, but his decisions land him in trouble, and he must find Dani in exchange for his freedom. But when sworn enemies spark romance and the shadows emerge, both Dani and Kol are thrown into lives and worlds they could have never dreamed of.
While Garth, the victim of an ancient spell, searches desperately for the key that will free him from his family's ancient secrets, Miranda eludes the secret admirer who is dogging her path.
"“Em . . . when I become king, I have to kill you.” That sentence alone turned Ember’s life upside down. Ember’s only ever known three things growing up:One- she was to marry her best friend, Cassius, and become his queen. Two- A pirate killed her mother when she was a baby. And three, that she could always trust her father.During a party to celebrate new beginnings, those truths are revealed to be lies, and her world as she knew it is no longer the same.With the reveal of crucial information withheld by the king and her father, from both herself and Cassius, she must trust a pirate captain and his crew to help her break a curse on her bloodline. Can she still trust the people she believed had her best interests at heart, or will she discover they might just be the villain to her story?"--Back cover.
Black Moon is a part of Cranston Mysteries. All books in this collection have the same main characters and as the plots are not connected these can be read as standalone novels. Written in the style of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, you find yourself enthralled! Praise for Black Moon ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐Feuds that last for a lifetime. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A haunting mystery ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐ Nice pace, great read. THE STORIES WE TELL ARE NOT ALWAYS TRUE. When Roumoult Cranston drives to Newburgh to attend a family reunion, a hired assassin awaits him. He survives the attack, but this is only the beginning and the NYPD suspect a malicious murderer is hiring assassins to kill Roumoult. Despite the warnings of his father and the NYPD, Roumoult takes matters into his own hands and discovers a crypt hiding a deadly secret. A secret that links him to the killer, a secret that he would take to his grave. But that’s not all. Roumoult and the killer are descendants of powerful men. Men with murderous intent. Men who would stop at nothing. Roumoult begins to question if he, too, has a killer’s instincts. Before he knows it, he’s aiming a gun at his nemesis and could be hanged for murder.
The lush green mountains of central Mexico seemed to welcome the desperate King family with promises of comfort and prosperity. Fleeing the savage drought that forced the closing of their South Texas ranch, Eli, Hattie, and their sons Marty and Carl hoped to find a new beginning in the sleepy village of Dolores. But great evil is at work and Dolores. The locals whisper that the phantom stallion seen galloping through the town is an omen of disaster for the newcomers. Livestock are mysteriously slaughtered. Inquisitive townspeople disappear. Extortion and murder soon become as common as tumbleweeds blown in from the surrounding desert. The villagers are helpless, paralyzed by superstition and fear. Even the church and its priest are powerless against such a ruthless enemy. Will the kings and their small circle of Christian friends dared to take a stand? And when the terror and the tragedy are over, will the light of the world still shine behind the Ebony Moon?
From #BookTok phenomenon and New York Times bestselling author of the YA fantasy novel, Lightlark, this fast-paced middle grade series starter is steeped in Colombian mythology and full of adventure. Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, Curse of the Night Witch is filled with fantasy, action, adventure, and an unforgettable trio of friends. A Seventeen.com Most Anticipated Book of Summer! A Zibby Owens Summer Reading Pick on Good Morning America! On Emblem Island all are born knowing their fate. Their lifelines show the course of their life and an emblem dictates how they will spend it. Tor Luna was born with a leadership emblem, just like his mother. But he hates his mark and is determined to choose a different path for himself. So, on the annual New Year's Eve celebration, where Emblemites throw their wishes into a bonfire in the hopes of having them granted, Tor wishes for a different power. The next morning Tor wakes up to discover a new marking on his skin...the symbol of a curse that has shortened his lifeline, giving him only a week before an untimely death. There is only one way to break the curse, and it requires a trip to the notorious Night Witch. With only his village's terrifying, ancient stories as a guide, and his two friends Engle and Melda by his side, Tor must travel across unpredictable Emblem Island, filled with wicked creatures he only knows through myths, in a race against his dwindling lifeline. You'll love Curse of the Night Witch if you're looking for: Multicultural books for children (especially Latinx books) Stories based on fascinating mythology Your next favorite fantasy series "Debut author Aster takes inspiration from Colombian folklore to craft a rousing series opener that's both fast-paced and thrilling. As her protagonists face off against a host of horrors, they learn the value of friendship and explore the possibility of changing one's fate in a world where destiny is predetermined."—Publishers Weekly, STARRED review "Worthy of every magical ounce."—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review
