In 1999, I closed my eyes to discover my first true consideration that I had lived before. Over and again from that time forth, I would come to know the truth of what my current life has been about-that the whole of my existence, as the person I am now, was built upon the stony foundation of that which I promised her a little more than a month before my death in 1919.I would find her again. It's now 2006, and we live in the same town. This is our story.
The first in an action-packed debut middle grade fantasy duology about a Cuban American girl who discovers that she’s one of the nine Muses of Greek mythology. Perfect for fans of The Serpent’s Secret, the Aru Shah series, and the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Callie Martinez-Silva didn’t mean to turn her best friend into a pop star. But when a simple pep talk leads to miraculous results, Callie learns she’s the newest muse of epic poetry, one of the nine Muses of Greek mythology tasked with protecting humanity’s fate in secret. Whisked away to Muse Headquarters, she joins three recruits her age, who call themselves the Muse Squad. Together, the junior muses are tasked with using their magic to inspire and empower—not an easy feat when you’re eleven and still figuring out the goddess within. When their first assignment turns out to be Callie’s exceptionally nerdy classmate, Maya Rivero, the squad comes to Miami to stay with Callie and her Cuban family. There, they discover that Maya doesn’t just need inspiration, she needs saving from vicious Sirens out to unleash a curse that will corrupt her destiny. As chaos erupts, will the Muse Squad be able to master their newfound powers in time to thwart the Cassandra Curse . . . or will it undo them all?
The woman behind the icon known as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, the undisputed Queen of Halloween, reveals her full story filled with intimate bombshells—told by the bombshell herself. On Good Friday in 1953, at only 18 months old, 25 miles from the nearest hospital in Manhattan, Kansas, Cassandra Peterson reached for a pot on the stove and doused herself in boiling water. Third-degree burns covered 35% of her body, and the prognosis wasn't good. But she survived. Burned and scarred, the impact stayed with her and became an obstacle she was determined to overcome. Feeling like a misfit led to her love of horror. While her sisters played with Barbie dolls, Cassandra built model kits of Frankenstein and Dracula, and idolized Vincent Price. Due to a complicated relationship with her mother, Cassandra left home at 14, and by age 17 she was performing at the famed Dunes Hotel in Las Vegas. Run-ins with the likes of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Tom Jones helped her grow up fast. Then a chance encounter with her idol Elvis Presley, changed the course of her life forever, and led her to Europe where she worked in film and traveled Italy as lead singer of an Italian pop band. She eventually made her way to Los Angeles, where she joined the famed comedy improv group, The Groundlings, and worked alongside Phil Hartman and Paul "Pee-wee" Reubens, honing her comedic skills. Nearing age 30, a struggling actress considered past her prime, she auditioned at local LA channel KHJ as hostess for the late night vintage horror movies. Cassandra improvised, made the role her own, and got the job on the spot. Yours Cruelly, Elvira is an unforgettably wild memoir. Cassandra doesn't shy away from revealing exactly who she is and how she overcame seemingly insurmountable odds. Always original and sometimes outrageous, her story is loaded with twists, travails, revelry, and downright shocking experiences. It is the candid, often funny, and sometimes heart-breaking tale of a Midwest farm girl's long strange trip to become the world's sexiest, sassiest Halloween icon. Instant New York Times Bestseller, Los Angeles Times Bestseller, USA Today Bestseller, Publishers Weekly Bestseller A New York Times Best Books to Give This Season selection
The first four books in the #1 New York Times bestselling Mortal Instruments series are all together in one boxed set! The first four books in the #1 New York Times bestselling Mortal Instruments series, available in an eBook collection. Enter the secret world of the Shadowhunters with this eBook boxed set that includes City of Bones, City of Ashes, City of Glass, and City of Fallen Angels. The Mortal Instruments books have more than five million copies in print, and this eBook collection of the first four volumes makes a great gift for newcomers to the series and for loyal fans alike.
The first five books in the #1 New York Times bestselling Mortal Instruments series, now available in a collectible ebook collection. Enter the secret world of the Shadowhunters with this collection that includes City of Bones, City of Ashes, City of Glass, City of Fallen Angels, and City of Lost Souls. The Mortal Instruments books have more than five million copies in print, and this ebook collection is a perfect gift for newcomers to the series and for loyal fans alike.
Cassandra Ayers embarks on a case of grave desecration at Highgate Cemetery allegedly haunted by a terrifying ghost; however, the most mysterious and frightening case she is challenged to solve lies in her own past and is related to her mother's death. Maybe now, after Cassandra sees her mother’s ghostly hand in her photo, she will be able to find the answers. The Highgate Ghost is a dark and brooding read, the first in a series of tales for lovers of Gothic mystery, Penny Dreadful, Sherlock Holmes and Edgar Allan Poe's stories.
This whole country is nothing but a nation of immigrants, Jan. That''s what makes this nation so great! Our forefathers got kicked out of every respectable country in the world!Jan Sharanski would never see the humor in his wifes cynical joke. Having been born in America, she had known nothing but freedom her entire life. He, on the other hand, came from a world where freedom existed so long as no one asked any questions...and that Jan Sharanski, a partisan in the Polish underground during the Second World War, finds he must flee his native Poland for the United States in order to escape communist oppression. Arriving in Chicago, Jan settles in the citys Near-Westside Polish community. There, amidst the backdrop of the Cold War, the Chicago mafia, and the Daley political machine, he will build his life. In the process, Jan discovers that yes, America is the land of opportunity but sadness is also a part of that Great American Dream. Capturing the true essence of that American Dream falls to Jans daughter, Drusilla. Putting her faith in the Black Madonna, Drusilla sets out on her own personal quest to fulfill her fathers ambitions. Steeling herself in the rough and tumble world on the mean streets of Chicago,Drusilla will discover the love, hurt, pain, and success first known by her father. In the process, Drusilla Sharanski discovers her own appreciation for what it is to truly be an American.
When Cassandra Hutchington receives her 16th birthday present her mundane life takes a turn for the worst. Certain talents, which have lain dormant for the past 15 years, manifest themselves, leaving her a completely changed young woman. Cassandra, a senior at Willow Bend Secondary has a secret crush on Chris Sweeney, one of the school’s coolest guys. Trouble is he doesn’t even know she’s alive. Chris only has eyes for Charity Abraham, the beautiful head cheerleader of the Willow Bend Cavaliers. A practical joke goes awry at a pep rally, Cassandra gets the blame, even though the culprit is Charity Abraham. Usually unable to speak up for herself, Cassandra proves to the whole student body that she has harnessed the power of the spoken word. As a fit “punishment”, she is expelled from school for a week, and leaves Willow Bend Secondary feeling as if she’s committed a most heinous crime. Confused, she wanders around the Village, and comes upon a wise old woman who holds the key to her destiny, a Tarot card called Death. Sometime during the night, Cassandra is tragically killed, and everyone, except for Charity, blames themselves for her death. Chris and Charity return to school the following September, leaving Cassandra’s distant memory behind. She’s almost forgotten until a new girl, Caitlin Deveraux, transfers in from Heritage Hills. One by one, Cassandra's classmates begin to disappear, and the townspeople begin to wonder exactly who or what is the new girl, and what she has to do with Cassandra Hutchington.
The vampire lover from your past life is still alive, and waiting for you! Emma Rue just started college, but she may not live to graduate. She's having vivid dreams about her soulmate, a vampire from her past life who has waited two hundred years to find her in the modern world. But that reunion might never happen. An elite army of paranormal hunters has sent their greatest soldier, Stefan Hildebrand, to kill Emma. Why do they want her dead? It's not because she dared to love a vampire. It's because of Emma's secret power, an ability she's guarded since childhood. "THE HEART OF TWILIGHT AND THE SOUL OF OUTLANDER" From USA Today bestselling author Shay Roberts comes Vampire Soul, book one of Emma’s Saga, a thrilling new series for fans of Twilight, Outlander, and A Shade of Vampire. "This emotionally engaging page-turner was devoured." – Dreamer J ★★★★★ "Written in a briskly cinematic style." – Kattomic Book Blog ★★★★★ "This book has intrigue, mystery, romance, suspense, and twists and turns." – Blogging & Writing ★★★★★ Join Emma as she searches for her soulmate and uncovers the startling secrets of her past.
Lizard Flanagan is stunned when she is chosen as a model for the local fashion show—this tomboy in a dress has her work cut out for her When Lizard Flanagan finds out about a trip to Wrigley Field to see the Chicago Cubs play—for only fifty dollars—she is thrilled. It’s her big chance to see her favorite team in action! But how is she supposed to come up with fifty dollars before the trip? Lizard couldn’t care less about the local teen fashion show at the mall, and when she is unexpectedly chosen to be one of the models, she’s horrified. Parading around in a dress in front of other people is just not something she’s willing to do. Lizard is determined to quit the fashion show . . . until she learns that the winner will receive a prize of one hundred dollars, which would be more than enough to go see the Cubs. In this fun sequel to The Miraculous Makeover of Lizard Flanagan, Lizard has to face her fears and show the fashion world that a tomboy can rock the catwalk too.
