They Called Her Alivia
They Called Her Alivia

Author: Lena M. Pate

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2016-06-10

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 1524501190

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PRINCESS Alivia discovers that she is not only a sorceress but also the guardian born to halt the returning terror of a black-magic wizard named Abaddon. Along with her beloved pets and familiars, Conall and Erskime, she lives hidden in a cave protected by three hobgoblins and twelve ancient warrior faeries in the town of Brightenbeam. She is brought there to sharpen her skills and to avoid capture by the horrifi c warlord Guthrie and his black-magic seer Necromanticus. Sent to Clavenburn to learn magic, she becomes best of friends with well-mannered Genevieve, sassy and outspoken Catriona, Dooley the warrior, studious Waverly, and handsome but mischievous Alasdair, while being thwarted by the evil orphan twins Tearlach and Broch, along with their sidekicks. Headmaster Professor Hesperus Orfeo wears a mysterious pendant similar to the one worn by Falon, head guardian of the faeries. Also on staff is a mystifying school sentinel named Sir Cayden, who is keeping a puzzling secret. Surviving a kidnap attempt, Alivia acquires one of the twelve hidden amulets. During holiday, Cat and Genevieve help Alivia rescue a baby Skye dragon she nicknamed Spitfi re. Attempting to return the dragon to his home, they befriend a berg troll named Hernhaugen, who helps them battle bewitched bats and boggarts sent by Necromanticus to steal the Ring of Nature. At the end of the school year, her friends convince Alivia to enter a magical tournament where they learn that teamwork is the strongest magic of all.

Beyond the Wall
Beyond the Wall

Author: Alivia C Tagliaferri

Publisher: Ironcutter Media, LLC

Published: 2009-11

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 0978841727

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For Dennis Michaels, a Vietnam combat veteran waging an invisible forty-year battle with survivor's guilt and PTSD, life changes when he mentors an Iraq War veteran undergoing rehabilitation at Walter Reed Medical Center. Seeking to transform pain into healing, this warrior of old and warrior of today share glimpses into a world seldom discussed as they navigate their journey home and honor their Marine code of conduct: Never leave anyone behind. Formerly titled Still the Monkey, What Happens to Warriors after War (ISBN 978-0-9788417-3-7), this revised 2nd edition is an acclaimed must read.

Small Spaces
Small Spaces

Author: Katherine Arden

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2024-04-02

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 0593857089

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New York Times bestselling adult author of The Bear and the Nightingale makes her middle grade debut with a creepy, spellbinding ghost story destined to become a classic. Now in paperback. After suffering a tragic loss, eleven-year-old Ollie who only finds solace in books discovers a chilling ghost story about a girl named Beth, the two brothers who loved her, and a peculiar deal made with "the smiling man"—a sinister specter who grants your most tightly held wish, but only for the ultimate price. Captivated by the tale, Ollie begins to wonder if the smiling man might be real when she stumbles upon the graves of the very people she's been reading about on a school trip to a nearby farm. Then, later, when her school bus breaks down on the ride home, the strange bus driver tells Ollie and her classmates: "Best get moving. At nightfall they'll come for the rest of you." Nightfall is, indeed, fast descending when Ollie's previously broken digital wristwatch begins a startling countdown and delivers a terrifying message: RUN. Only Ollie and two of her classmates heed these warnings. As the trio head out into the woods—bordered by a field of scarecrows that seem to be watching them—the bus driver has just one final piece of advice for Ollie and her friends: "Avoid large places. Keep to small." And with that, a deliciously creepy and hair-raising adventure begins.

Deceptive Defender
Deceptive Defender

Author: Sue Darnell

Publisher: WestBow Press

Published: 2012-02

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 1449739628

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Emily Dalton is a newly divorced young mother, struggling to make a living as a Realtor in a rotten economy. Despite the hardships, she is grateful to be free from her abusive ex-husband, Jack Dalton. Just as she's beginning to relax, Jack launches a campaign to prove Emily an unfit mother and take their little girl away from Emily. Enter Brian McCain, a charming, handsome young man who could be the answer to all of Emily's problems. He seems to appear out of nowhere, and she soon learns he is an undercover cop. Over the next few weeks, Brian pursues Emily relentlessly. But he's always a protective gentleman. He tells her plenty of details about his work and his personal life. Emily finds herself drawn to this mysterious man. But would an undercover cop give out that much information? As she struggles with uneasy feelings, Jack continues to torment her with threats, pushing her toward the safety of Brian's arms. Best of all, Brian defends her against Jack's attacks. Sweet revenge. As Emily allows herself to be pulled more and more into Brian's life, she soon learns that God has been the one defending and protecting her all along.

Phoenix
Phoenix

Author: Y'hnoree' Foster

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2011-03-17

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 145209196X

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From a young age Alivia Cane dreamed big and wanted more out of life. Fighting the influence of a drug addicted mother and yearning for the love and attention she never had, she leaves her hellish life behind for a new one beyond Reno, Nevada. After years of searching she finally finds a healthy escape from the craziness that surrounds her- acting. Turning to the bright lights of Hollywood Alivia and her family move to the suburbs of Sherman Oaks, California so she can pursue acting professionally. She becomes successful and soon starts to rise to the top of the industry. Her rise becomes her fall. The more successful she becomes, the more she is haunted by the emotions and fears of the past shes tried to leave behind. She makes some devastating choices which lead her down a path of self-destruction that spirals downward to sex, drugs and a secret life that leads to an early death. This is Alivia Canes story.