Showing results by publisher "Next Chapter Audio Ltd" in Teen & Young Adult

Technology has developed to the point where a person can be placed in a sleep state: a cross between suspended animation and a drug-induced coma. Just as the trial of the new technology is being completed, an unusual comet is discovered approaching Earth, bringing with it radiation that will wipe out all life on the planet.

Discover the strange legends, tales and history of Wales. Did the Welsh sail across the Atlantic in the 12th century? Was King Arthur Welsh? Included, are stories on ghosts - both real and fake - and the legend of King Arthur. Welsh animal lore, customs, monsters, and music are also examined. One of the strangest villages in the world gets a chapter to itself, as do witches, miners, and druids. The book is written in a personal, lighthearted style, with geographical references to help identify the places.

As humankind struggles for survival, an ancient race of creators sets in motion a plan that will define the future of planet Earth. In the middle of it all are Mark and Charlotte: two teenagers oblivious to what is happening around them, or why they have been chosen. Abducted and altered, the two soon become pawns in a game beyond their comprehension. With the fate of the human race hanging in the balance, will they find their way to a new Garden of Eden, or face complete annihilation?

When an extra ticket becomes available to see the dress rehearsal of King Lear, Kellan tags along with Nana D and her buddies. But when one of them dies of an apparent heart attack in the middle of second act, Nana D asks Kellan to investigate. With family members suddenly in debt and a secret rendezvous between an unlikely pair, Kellan learns that the Paddingtons might not be as clean-cut as everyone thinks. But can Kellan find the killer, or will he get caught up his own stage fright?

The things 17-year-old Erin Post wants are drastically different from the things she needs. A junior in high school, Erin wants nothing more than to be thin. In reality, she's a depressed girl with a serious eating disorder who needs to stop starving herself. When Erin’s mother insists that she see a psychiatrist, Erin runs away to Chicago. There, she meets Lin and Ari, two homeless teens who show her that there’s a lot more to the world than being thin and fitting in.

Don't mess with Timothy. He might seem like your average chipmunk who loves seeds, sunbathing, and enjoying a quiet life in the suburbs. But after new neighbors move in and wreak havoc, they will have to come face to face with his wit and resourcefulness. The last straw is that the new neighbors keep calling him Chip. Convincing all manner of rodents and other small wildlife to work together, Timothy launches an assault against their invasive neighbors.

Ever dreamt of being a superhero? For 14-year-old Riley, Taisia, Evelina, and Skyler it’s not a dream, but a painful reality. They were born with powers that could wield fire, water, wind, and earth. But they were never told about their true identities. In fact, they didn’t know about each other until their acceptance to one of the most prestigious schools in San Francisco, Aditus High School. Riley and Taisia become best friends and embark on a journey to unravel the mystery behind their true identities. Along the way, they face the challenges of a normal high school lifestyle.

Whipped, beaten, and abused for the first year of his life, Dylan was eventually left tied to the gates of a dog sanctuary with a note telling of his treatment. The fates were smiling on the little Bedlington terrier. The author and his family adopted him the very same day. Dylan began his life as part of the author’s family of rescue dogs and has been with them longer than any of their other dogs.

Caught in a blizzard, Prince Tarkyn and his companions get trapped in the Lost Forest: A mystical realm of captivity where all must face their innermost fears - or spend an eternity. The challenge fractures Tarkyn's friendship with the woodfolk at a time when he most needs their allegiance. As the enchanted realm's true purpose unravels, Tarkyn's brothers - King Kosar and Prince Jarand - prepare their armies for war.

When Sara Mason returns to her hometown to start a new life, she learns that a murderer is terrorizing its residents. Despite battling difficult childhood memories, Sara is determined to make peace with her past. But she soon learns that the elusive psychopath is now stalking her. Sara's attempt to rebuild her life is hindered even more by the discovery of skeletal remains on her property. As the investigation focuses on several suspects, Sara discovers critical clues and bravely volunteers to be a decoy for the sheriff's department.

A global pandemic has devastated the world. Facing a rebuilding time of generations, two scientists come up with a solution: Send someone back in time to prevent the horrible accident that released the deadly pathogen on the world. The problem with their discovery? The time travel process is fatal to anyone trying it. The solution? Create someone with the ability to survive the transition across timelines.

Fully Staffed begins in 1980 with the story of Spike, aka Mr. Wigs, a beautiful Golden Labrador who melts the hearts of everyone he meets, and breaks the hearts of the ones he leaves behind. As a puppy, he surprises all the vets by surviving a life-threatening disease, and goes on to enjoy a long, happy and healthy life. Several years later we meet Spike, then Jake - both Staffordshire Bull Terriers, but totally different in every way. Spike is the bruiser, while Jake is the social butterfly.

Marjorie Bruce, newly-crowned Princess of Scotland and daughter of feared Scottish warrior King Robert the Bruce, is about to witness the English invasion into Scottish territory. After the English military ambushes Marjorie and her stepmother, they take them to England. It is up to Archibald Douglas - one of the King’s men - to return Marjorie to her father without harm. With the help of friends along the way, Marjorie trains to become the finest warrior Scotland has ever seen. She also learns secrets about her father’s legitimacy to the crown.

In a kingdom in turmoil, people only care for riches and power. As a war breaks out between countries, a godly power is awakening. Two boys train at the Academy to become Knights of Valor. Best friends, one is filled with light, while the other leans toward darkness. They both have the power to change the world - or destroy it - in their battle for what they believe is right.

On a mission to recover an escaped alien life-form, young Justice Keeper Anna Lenai pursues the felon into uncharted space - and finds the lost home world of her ancestors. While Anna tries to adapt and survive in a strange, hostile environment, she accidentally uncovers a conspiracy that will shake their world to its foundations.

After the collapse of an ancient empire, four people each acquire a crystal with extraordinary properties. Their minds and futures forever intertwined, Casper, Nadika, Jayani, and Sharif begin a journey among the stars to find clues about the mysterious empire and discover its secrets. But in their search of Lemuria, they accidentally unleash the powers of their crystals and release forces they can't comprehend...or control.

Just before the German occupation during World War II, the Marquand family flees their home in the English Channel, and never returns. Now, it's the summer of 1983, and the once-opulent Idlewild mansion is crumbling and derelict. The building holds a mysterious lure for 18-year-old David Simeon, who dreams of Idlewild years past. Who is the young girl he sees, endlessly wandering through its corridors?

Just as Krista’s summer plans are almost ready, she is suddenly plagued by strange dreams and intense feelings of déjà vu. Feeling like she’s losing her mind, Krista visits a psychic, only to feel more confused. When she arrives in England, her dreams persist, and she finds herself at the doorstep of another psychic. She needs clarity. Finally, the words Krista was afraid to say out loud are spoken. Now, she has to figure out what it all means. Promised Soul is a story of the past, present, and future of two souls, bound together by eternal and transcending love.

When Rick Hughes receives a reliquary pendant as a gift from an old friend, he has no idea what's coming next. Drawn to an old excavation site, Rick stumbles upon a portal that takes him back to the eighth century, and in the middle of a Viking invasion. After discovering a shocking link to the present, Rick is determined to intervene and save the inhabitants of the village from devastation - and to find a scientific explanation for what is happening.

Together with High Wizard Vey, they have reformed the council completely. But while half-wizards can now train their magic freely and join the ranks of the mages, Thordric realizes that there are many who are completely unaware of this. Traveling to the faraway town of Valley Edge, he meets the young archaeologist Hamlet, who is on his way to a dig site where a new discovery has been made. But not all is as it first appears. Once again, Thordric has to put his magic to the test - in order to stop the greatest catastrophe their world has ever seen.