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The central figure of this novel is a young man whose parents were executed for conspiring to steal atomic secrets for Russia. His name is Daniel Isaacson, and as the story opens, his parents have been dead for many years. He has had a long time to adjust to their deaths. He has not adjusted...

A “gripping and heartfelt” (The New York Times Book Review) story about two young brothers contending with the love they have for their abusive father, One of the Boys is “one of the most striking debut novels of the year” (Rolling Stone). The three of them—a twelve-year-old boy, his...

As a result of his hard exterior and lonely tendencies, Tyler Steele finds himself a single father alone in the world - until a stranger and her daughter show up and change his life. Third generation Texas Ranger Tyler Steele is the last of a dying breed-- a modern day cowboy hero living in a...

Professor Daniel Mercer’s mind is slipping. What begins as small lapses soon unravels into something far more frightening—fractured memories, disorienting episodes, and the growing fear that he is losing himself piece by piece. But Daniel is not facing the darkness alone.

WINNER OF THE 2025 BOOKER PRIZE AND A NATIONAL BESTSELLER Finalist for the Kirkus Prize | Longlisted for the Carnegie Medal for Excellence From “the shrewdest writer on contemporary masculinity we have” (Esquire), a “captivating...hypnotic...virtuosic” (The Baffler) novel about a man...

Professor Daniel Mercer’s mind is slipping. What begins as small lapses soon unravels into something far more frightening—fractured memories, disorienting episodes, and the growing fear that he is losing himself piece by piece. But Daniel is not facing the darkness alone. Sarah, his wife, soul mate, and unwavering caregiver, becomes his anchor in the storm. With fierce devotion and quiet patience, she fights beside him—holding onto the man she loves even as the shadows in his mind deepen.

Cal is a smart ass ex-junkie with a chip on his shoulder and a bad back. When he learns that his estranged alcoholic uncle Johan has died, Cal flies to Prince Edward Island (PEI) to handle his estate. His sister Maggie tags along to keep things on track, and more importantly, to keep an eye on Cal. As soon as they arrive, they learn about the man they chose to ignore for the better part of their lives: Johan’s multi-million dollar fish farm, his secret lover, his money-hungry business partner, and a potential conspiracy that could jeopardize everything he worked for.

Daniel Green makes crop circles. As a member of a secret organization, he travels across the country creating strange works of art that leave communities mystified. He's always been alone; in fact, he prefers it. But when a dying farmer hires him in a last-ditch effort to bring publicity to a small Vermont town, Daniel finds himself at odds with his heart. It isn't long before he gets drawn into a family struggling to stitch itself back together, and the consequences will change his life forever. 

An idyllic childhood takes a sinister turn. Rumors of a serial killer haunt the neighborhood, families pack up and leave town without a word of warning, and the country begins to unravel. Policemen stand by as protesters overtake the streets, knowing that the once awe-inspiring symbols of power they wear on their helmets have become devoid of meaning.

"CO2: The Evolution of a New World" is a riveting science fiction narrative exploring the emergence of humans who can breathe carbon dioxide, an evolutionary response to Earth's changing climate. The story begins with discovering this unique trait in newborns at Bluelite Hospital, igniting global scientific interest and research. As the phenomenon becomes more widespread, the narrative delves into the intricate challenges CO2-breathing individuals and their families face, highlighting the societal and ethical implications.

Although they had always dreamed of having a family, tall, horse-faced Frances and stubby, one-eyed Jack had reconciled themselves to a lifetime of abject loneliness. Then one day, out of nowhere, an infant is dropped into their midst. A fairy tale for adults!

The Content of Character tells the multigenerational story of a melting pot American family from David and Joe's childhood onward. David is the voice. He builds a relationship with Amanda, a co-worker in the market research firm where he operates the waiting room for interview subjects. Despite his inability to express himself with any device but a quoted song lyric or a line from a television show he manages to tell her his story.

Hope Starts Small is the story of a man named Frank and his family, who moved from their house in town to live in a converted barn so that Frank could plant a field of blueberries.

Ted ‘Little Boy Blue' Taylor has replaced his estranged father Ron—a disgraced former heavyweight champion on the cusp of an unexpected comeback—as the darling of Australian boxing. But after two uninspiring losses, he is failing to live up to the expectations that have always weighed so heavily upon him. Ted's battles are not isolated to his sport: a painful history of alcoholism, domestic abuse and ties to the underworld of boxing has a firm hold on the Taylor family. Generational trauma and guilt are not Ted's only inheritance.

In The View Across the Bay, Caleb and Kaya meet in the supermarket car park, strangers but very familiar to each other, and fall in love at first sight. The novel explores their first long weekend together, and from there expands to include Kaya’s mother, Grace, and Caleb’s father, Henry, as their lives develop. Kaya and Caleb reassess their relationship after their children have left home to study.

Was it a remarkable stroke of fate, or destiny which brought John Jacobson and his son together? His son was brought up in a household of hate and mistrust. He left home at an early age to try and seek out some sort of happiness in New York City. During this time, his real father, a truck driver, was unaware of his son's existence. What forces were in play to give his son the idea of leaving New York and heading to Florida? This story is an example of human stamina, integrity, and love beyond our understanding.

The second edition is about a woman, Jane Applebee who decides to move from Denver, Colorado, to Portland, Oregon. What forces were in play to make her want to make such a decision? Was she following her destiny or did Fate have a play in her decision making? She meets a couple in Portland who adopts her as their mother. She in turn adopts them as her children. Possibly the very reason for her move to Portland. Could that possibly be her destiny or had fate something to do with her decision?

This is a story about Amy who loses her life, and her spirit is taken into the womb of a woman ready to give birth. She is joined to the baby who is born into the world; forgetting about her past life. Tamara, born into the world not realizing her body is being shared by another spirit, finds her soul partner after she herself enters into the spiritual world.

In Greek and Roman mythology, there are three goddesses who control human destiny and life: the first (Clotho) spins the thread of life, the second (Lachesis) determines its length, and the third (Atropos) cuts it off. Clotho, the goddess of the thread of life, created Samuel Drake, and the length of his existence was determined by the goddess Lachesis. Ultimately, the goddess Atropos decides when the life comes to an end.

Tras una noche de copas fallida, Marina es rescatada por su hermano Andrés, roquerillo de medio pelo, que iba de paso a una fiesta donde habrá música, drogas y sexo psicodélico. Fruto de esa noche nacerá un bastardo que cambiará la vida de Marina, forzándola, de la mano de su madre, a madurar y a llevar una vida adulta para sacar adelante al hijo que no terminó de querer del todo. Después de crecer con ese desapego, el bastardo ve deshacerse su mundo cuando su tío, en cuyo cariño se refugiaba, muere.