The (Super Secret) Society of the EXTRAordinary
The (Super Secret) Society of the EXTRAordinary

Author: Melissa de la Cruz

Publisher: Disney Electronic Content

Published: 2023-09-05

Total Pages: 253

ISBN-13: 1368083870

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This new series from #1 New York Times best-selling author Melissa de la Cruz is The Mysterious Benedict Society for reluctant readers, chockful of humor, adventure and mischief, and set at an exclusive, secluded, high-tech institute everyone wants to get into.A handful of sixth-graders have been chosen to attend an exclusive weekend at the Octagon Valley Institute, the mysterious, high-tech lab of the uber famous multimillionaire, genius, recluse Onassander Octagon. What will they do there? No one is telling. Which just makes everyone want to get in.Edwin Edgefield has high hopes for the weekend—hopes he’ll meet other kids like him—kids who will accept him even though he’s got a photographic memory, genius level math skills and some very specific personality quirks. But when he meets the other kids, he starts to wonder if they’re all in the right place. There’s amateur rapper Kimmy, who’s obsessed with TikTok, violin-player Julie, who has zero social skills, and surfer dude Dilip, who’s well, a surfer dude. And then, strange things start to happen. Things that involve an escape room challenge, a zero-gravity chamber, a river full of piranhas and . . . some ninjas? Turns out the Octagon Valley is all about using teamwork to make the dream work, and these normally isolated kids might not all survive. But those who do will be treated to the greatest prize—and the biggest surprise—of their lives—a chance to be truly EXTRAordinary.

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

Author: Sangu Mandanna

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2022-08-23

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 059343935X

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A warm and uplifting novel about an isolated witch whose opportunity to embrace a quirky new family—and a new love—changes the course of her life. As one of the few witches in Britain, Mika Moon knows she has to hide her magic, keep her head down, and stay away from other witches so their powers don’t mingle and draw attention. And as an orphan who lost her parents at a young age and was raised by strangers, she’s used to being alone and she follows the rules...with one exception: an online account, where she posts videos "pretending" to be a witch. She thinks no one will take it seriously. But someone does. An unexpected message arrives, begging her to travel to the remote and mysterious Nowhere House to teach three young witches how to control their magic. It breaks all of the rules, but Mika goes anyway, and is immediately tangled up in the lives and secrets of not only her three charges, but also an absent archaeologist, a retired actor, two long-suffering caretakers, and…Jamie. The handsome and prickly librarian of Nowhere House would do anything to protect the children, and as far as he’s concerned, a stranger like Mika is a threat. An irritatingly appealing threat. As Mika begins to find her place at Nowhere House, the thought of belonging somewhere begins to feel like a real possibility. But magic isn't the only danger in the world, and when peril comes knocking at their door, Mika will need to decide whether to risk everything to protect a found family she didn’t know she was looking for....

Secret Society of Super-Villains Vol. 1
Secret Society of Super-Villains Vol. 1

Author: Gerry Conway

Publisher: DC Comics

Published: 2013-08-18

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 1401248357

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Don't miss DC's greatest villains of the 1970s all in one title--and finally back in print! When the evil New God Darkseid schemes to take over the earth, he employs 10 devilish villains to carry out his plan to eradicate the planet's Super Heroes. But it doesn't take long for the team to realize they can do better on their own and break off their employment with Darkseid in this thrilling series made up of a revolving door of lead characters. Old-school fans and new readers will love this title starring such favorites as Gorilla Grodd, Sinestro, Star Sapphire, Mirror Master, Captain Cold and many more as they take on the likes of Superman, Green Lantern, Hawkman and other DCU heroes. A hidden gem of its era, THE SECRET SOCIETY OF SUPER-VILLAINS paved the way for future villain-centric series and gave fans more bad guys than they could handle in one title. Collects THE SECRET SOCIETY OF SUPER-VILLAINS #1-10 and material from THE AMAZING WORLD OF DC COMICS #11.

The War in the Dark
The War in the Dark

Author: Nick Setchfield

Publisher: Titan Books (US, CA)

Published: 2018-07-17

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 1785657100

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A genre-defying page turner that fuses thriller and speculative fiction with dark fantasy in a hidden world in the heart of Cold War Europe. Europe. 1963. And the true Cold War is fought on the borders of this world, at the edges of the light. When the assassination of a traitor trading with the enemy goes terribly wrong, British Intelligence agent Christopher Winter must flee London. In a tense alliance with a lethal, mysterious woman named Karina Lazarova, he's caught in a quest for hidden knowledge from centuries before, an occult secret written in a language of fire. A secret that will give supremacy to the nation that possesses it. Racing against the Russians, the chase takes them from the demon-haunted Hungarian border to treasure-laden tunnels beneath Berlin, from an impossible house in Vienna to a bomb-blasted ruin in Bavaria where something unholy waits, born of the power of white fire and black glass . . . It's a world of treachery, blood and magic. A world at war in the dark.

The Secret, Book & Scone Society
The Secret, Book & Scone Society

Author: Ellery Adams

Publisher: Kensington Cozies

Published: 2017-10-31

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 1496712390

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First in the mystery series from the New York Times-bestselling author: “Anyone who loves novels that revolve around books will savor this tasty treat.”—Library Journal (starred review) A quirky club in small-town North Carolina holds the keys to health, happiness, friendship—and even solving a murder—all to be found within the pages of the right book… Strangers flock to Miracle Springs hoping the natural hot springs, five-star cuisine, and renowned spa can cure their ills. If none of that works, they often find their way to Miracle Books, where, over a fresh-baked “comfort” scone, they exchange their stories with owner Nora Pennington in return for a carefully chosen book. That’s Nora’s special talent—prescribing the perfect novel to ease a person’s deepest pain. So when a visiting businessman reaches out for guidance, Nora knows exactly how to help. But before he can keep their appointment, he’s found dead on the train tracks. Stunned, Nora forms the Secret, Book, and Scone Society, a group of damaged souls yearning to earn redemption by helping others. To join, members must divulge their darkest secret—the terrible truth that brought each of them to Miracle Springs in the first place. Now, determined to uncover the truth behind the businessman’s demise, the women meet in Nora’s cozy bookstore. And as they untangle a web of corruption, they also discover their own courage, purpose, and a sisterhood that will carry them through every challenge—proving it’s never too late to turn the page and start over… “Adams kicks off a new series featuring strong women, a touch of romance and mysticism, and both the cunning present-day mystery and the slowly revealed secrets of the intriguing heroines’ pasts.”—Kirkus Reviews

Secret Society
Secret Society

Author: Tom Dolby

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2009-09-29

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 0061949833

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Secrets, secrets are no fun. Secrets, secrets hurt someone. . . . An eccentric new girl. A brooding socialite. The scion of one of New York's wealthiest families. A promising filmmaker. As students at the exclusive Chadwick School, Phoebe, Lauren, Nick, and Patch already live in a world most teenagers only dream about. They didn't ask to be Society members. But when three of them receive a mysterious text message promising success and fame beyond belief, they say yes to everything—even to the harrowing initiation ceremony in a gritty warehouse downtown and to the ankh-shaped tattoo they're forced to get on the nape of their necks. Once they're part of the Society, things begin falling into place for them. Week after week, their ambitions are fulfilled. It's all perfect—until a body is found in Central Park with no distinguishing marks except for an ankh-shaped tattoo. Tom Dolby makes his teen fiction debut with this riveting novel about a dangerous society so secret that once you get in, you can never get out.

Speak No Evil
Speak No Evil

Author: Ivy Fox

Publisher:

Published: 2021-01-31

Total Pages: 479

ISBN-13:

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The time has come to make the real villains of this story suffer our wrath. Heirs to the Richfield fortune, they have fooled themselves into thinking they are untouchable and beyond reproach. How wrong they are. It's time they pay for their brazen arrogance and learn that their family name cannot save them from our vicious retribution. Their debt must be paid. And we demand it be done in blood. Colt I knew sooner or later the Society would come knocking on my door. It was only a question of time. But like all things in my wretched life, they had to single me out and make their treacherous demands that more inconvenient for me. They want me to expose some unknown dark family secret. I'm a f*cking Richfield--secrets are part of my damn birthright. But that's alright. I'll play along. They might think they hold all the cards in this twisted game of theirs, but little do they know, I've got an ace up my sleeve. Dressed in pencil skirts, f*ck-me heels, and cat-frame glasses, Emma Harper is about to hand-deliver the Society to me on a silver platter. They think they're coming for me and mine? Not going to happen. I'm the one coming for them. Emma Colt Turner. Egotistically vain. Unapologetically arrogant. Self-centered and morally bankrupt--all the traits I despise in a man. Yet, for all his faults, he could be the key to solving the enigma that has baffled me for years. The Society has eluded me for the last time, and surprisingly enough, Colt is the only one who can help me unmask them once and for all. I've been waiting my entire life for this moment. I can't turn back now. No matter who gets hurt in the process. Even if that person is me. *Speak No Evil is a Forbidden Student-Teacher, New Adult College Romance. *All four full-length books in this series have an entwined subplot, which will only be resolved in the final book. *Recommended 18+ due to mature language and situations

Samantha Spinner and the Super-Secret Plans
Samantha Spinner and the Super-Secret Plans

Author: Russell Ginns

Publisher: Delacorte Press

Published: 2018-02-13

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 152472002X

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Get ready for round-the-world adventure with Sam Spinner and her brother Nipper in the first book in a new hilarious, puzzle-packed series filled with super-secret messages! Perfect for fans of Escape From Mr. Lemoncello's Library and classics like Holes. Samantha Spinner's uncle Paul disappeared, and here's what he left: * Samantha's sister got a check for $2,400,000,000. * Samantha's brother got the New York Yankees. * And Samantha got a rusty red umbrella with a tag hanging off its worn handle. The tag says "Watch out for the RAIN." Thanks a lot, Uncle Paul. After all the strawberry waffles, stories, and puzzles they've shared, how could he just leave without saying goodbye? And what is the meaning of that mysterious message? The answer is simple. Sam knows in her heart that Uncle Paul is in danger. And if he taught her anything, it's that not everything is exactly what it seems. Which is why we should pay close attention to that rusty red umbrella, and never trust a monkey at a hula-hoop contest. The RAIN is coming and Samantha Spinner is about to find herself mixed up in some super-important, super-dangerous, super-secret plans. Praise for Samantha Spinner and the Super Secret Plans: "A winning mix of fast-paced action, fascinating facts, bathroom humor, and hidden puzzles...[that is] sure to please action-loving middle-grade readers." --Kirkus Reviews "Full of adventure and survival,...[and with] characters [that] are likable, realistic, and well rounded...[Samantha Spinner and the Super Secret Plans is] great for [readers of] series like The 39 Clues." --School Library Journal

Secret Society Girl
Secret Society Girl

Author: Diana Peterfreund

Publisher: Delacorte Press

Published: 2006-07-18

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 044033618X

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Fans of Beautiful Disaster will devour Diana Peterfreund’s Ivy League novels—Secret Society Girl, Under the Rose, Rites of Spring (Break), and Tap & Gown. At an elite university, Amy Haskel has been initiated into the country’s most notorious secret society. But in this power-hungry world where new blood is at the mercy of old money, hooking up with the wrong people could be fatal. Eli University junior Amy Haskel never expected to be tapped into Rose & Grave. She isn’t rich, politically connected, or . . . well, male. So when Amy is one of the first female students to receive the distinctive black-lined invitation with the Rose & Grave seal, she’s blown away. Could they really mean her? Whisked off into an elaborate initiation rite, Amy awakens the next day to a new reality and a whole new set of “friends”—from the gorgeous son of a conservative governor to an Afrocentric lesbian activist whose society name is Thorndike. And that’s when Amy starts to discover the truth about getting what you wish for. Because Rose & Grave is quickly taking her away from her familiar world of classes and keggers, fueling a feud and undermining a very promising friendship with benefits. And that’s before Amy finds out that her first duty as a member of Rose & Grave is to take on a conspiracy of money and power that could, quite possibly, ruin her whole life.