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A swamped boat in the Gulf Stream. A bloated corpse aboard. And a child clinging to lifeWhen Seychelle rescues a traumatized Haitian girl, she promises to help the child find her American father. Determined to protect Solange, and prevent the authorities from deporting her, Seychelle must explore Florida's hidden world of voodoo in search of the forces that nearly killed the girl - and left her speechless with terror.With a murderer stalking the child, Seychelle races to unravel dangerous truths. But to do so, she must take to the sea and return to where it all started: in the waters of the Gulf Stream, where people died for their dreams of freedom - and a man with a machete did the work of the devil himself.Cross Current is the second book in Kling's pulse-pounding series of nautical thrillers. If you like adventures on the high seas, strong women characters, and exploring the dark side of paradise, then you're going to love Cross Current.Start reading now and get ready for a wild ride.Editorial reviews"Kling's prose is strong and authoritative… Cross Current is a taut, fast-paced thriller." -The Miami Herald"Exciting . . . Kling is an author who bears watching. She clearly knows how to add texture and color to her narrative… Cross Current is a keeper." -Tampa Tribune"We'll go on a boat ride with Seychelle anytime." -South Florida Sun-Sentinel"Christine rocks! Makes me love Florida more. Take a fun-loving writer, give her a pen or a tablet to key in, and you have magic in the air." -Amazon reader

Discover the life of Alexander Hamilton—a story about working hard, blazing trails, and fighting for freedom Alexander Hamilton became one of the most important Founding Fathers in American history. He helped win the Revolutionary War against England and invented our nation’s first banking system. Before that, he was a playful kid who loved to write and believed in hard work. Born on a Caribbean island, Alexander overcame many hardships to come to America and earn a name for himself. Explore how Alexander Hamilton went from being a young immigrant boy with strong values to a celebrated American leader and icon. This Alexander Hamilton chapter book for kids ages 6-8 includes: Helpful definitions—Discover a glossary with easy-to-understand definitions for the more advanced words and ideas in the book. His lasting legacy—Learn how Alexander shaped the world for future generations—including you! Test your knowledge—Take a quick quiz at the end of the book to make sure you understand the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Alexander’s life. How will Alexander Hamilton’s remarkable story inspire you?

For Every Dog An Angel celebrates the timeless connection between people and their "forever dogs." From the moment a puppy is born, the book tells us, a guardian angel is there to welcome the puppy into the world and to help the pup understand what makes it so very special. Dogs will share their love with anyone and never ask for anything in return. From time to time, if a certain person and a certain dog meet, something happens that is just like magic! It's as if they have known each other before. And the guardian angel knows her dog has found its forever person and nothing - not even time nor space - will ever separate them. Filled with colorful illustrations, this charming little book will enchant dog lovers young and old and bring comfort to anyone who has had to say goodbye to a beloved dog companion.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Christine Feehan takes readers into the hot zone in this pulse-pounding GhostWalker novel.On a rescue mission in the heart of the Indonesian jungle, Dr. Draden Freeman and his GhostWalker team need to extract the wounded as quickly as possible—or risk spreading a deadly virus unleashed by a terrorist cell. When Draden gets infected, he forces his team to leave him behind. He won’t risk exposing anyone else. He intends to find the ones responsible and go out in a blaze of glory.…Shylah Cosmos’s mission is to track the virus and remain unseen. Her enhanced senses tell her that the gorgeous man eradicating the terrorists one by one is a GhostWalker—and his lethal precision takes her breath away. When he’s hit by a lucky shot, she can’t stop herself from stepping in, not knowing that by saving his life she’s exposed herself to the virus.There’s no telling how much time Draden and Shylah have left. Racing to find a cure, they quickly realize that they’ve found their perfect partner just in time to lose everything. But even as the virus threatens to consume their bodies, they’ve never felt more alive.THE GHOSTWALKER NOVELS ARE…“Sexy as hell.”—The Reading Cafe“Explosive!”—Fallen Angel Reviews“Erotically charged.”—Booklist

Discover the life of Harriet Tubman—a story about courage, bravery, and freedomHarriet Tubman became a celebrated leader in the fight to free people from slavery. Before that, she was a determined young girl who believed that everyone deserved to be free. Harriet Tubman bravely used the Underground Railroad—a network of secret routes and safe houses—to free herself and many other enslaved people. Explore how Harriet Tubman went from being a slave on a plantation in Maryland to one of the most important figures in American history. How will her courageous spirit inspire you?This Harriet Tubman biography includes:Path to freedom—Explore a visual timeline of Harriet’s life so you can see her progress over time.Helpful definitions—Discover a glossary with easy-to-understand definitions for the more advanced words and ideas in the book.Test your knowledge—Take a quiz to make sure you understand the who, what, where, when, why, and how of Harriet’s life.If you’ve been searching for Harriet Tubman biographies for kids, look no further—this one has it all.

A mysterious shipwreck. A windsurfing accident. Is a modern-day sea monster stalking the waves?Before Key West was the party capital of the Florida Keys, it was built by wrecking skippers who in feats of derring-do raced to shipwrecks to save their cargos from the ocean depths. But when her dear friend Nestor Frias runs a billionaire's luxury power yacht on up on a reef on its maiden voyage, Seychelle begins to suspect a chilling scenario: that modern-day wreckers are causing yachts to crash onto the reefs-and killing off whoever gets in the way.Seychelle embarks on a dangerous course through the shoals and channels of the case and her life, unaware that a greater danger is looming: a murderous human storm designed perfectly for her. With its colorful characters and rich sense of sea and land, Wreckers' Key is the fourth book in Christine Kling's series of nautical thrillers. If you love tough-minded heroines, tales of the Florida Keys, and heart-pounding high seas action, download Wreckers' Key and get ready for a wild ride.What readers are saying:"Not only was this book so well written that I inhaled it in one day, the author writes in such a way as to "grab" the reader right off at the beginning.""Christine Kling knows how to bring her characters to life. I feel their hurt, their emotions, their needs as if they were living breathing people. In fact, I think I have a small crush on Saychelle.""Hang on to your life preserver because Seychelle has her hands full all the way to the end.""If you like the ocean, Florida and its Keys, and a mystery...you' ll enjoy this book!""Another fast-paced and satisfying novel set in Florida and the islands, once again evoking that sense of a world that is passing - the colourful, slightly dodgy lives of those who live and work on the water.""Capt. Sullivan is nearly nabbed as she sleuths her way through this amazing mystery. Loaded with stops and starts; bobs and weaves; this is exciting and even amusing in spots. It's a great read! Try it."

A PARALLEL WORLD WHERE IT'S ILLEGAL TO BE OVERWEIGHTSuspended for getting into a fight with a bully, when 16-year-old Morgan Campbell is grounded, she runs away. When she returns home the next day, her world is turned upside-down. Not only is her family missing, but another family is living in her house and claims to have lived there for weeks.As Morgan desperately works to figure out what has happened, she finds society has become obsessed with weight in a way she has never seen before. The more she searches for answers, the more she begins to believe she has somehow ended up in another world--a world where it is illegal to be overweight and where those who break that rule are imprisoned in Federally Assisted Thinning (F.A.T.) Centers. Can she survive in this world until she can get home?

Discover the life of Helen Keller—a story about hope, courage, and finding your voice Helen Keller became a celebrated author, educator, and activist who believed in equality for people with disabilities. Before she made history as the first deaf and blind person to graduate from college, Helen was a smart kid who loved learning. She overcame many challenges to learn how to read, write, and talk. She spoke up for other people with disabilities so they could get equal rights. Explore how Helen Keller went from being a young girl in Alabama to the world-famous First Lady of Courage. The Story of Helen Keller includes: Word definitions—Find a helpful glossary for some of the more advanced words and ideas in the book. Test your knowledge—Take a fun quiz that tests the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Helen’s life.Lasting change—Learn about how Helen made the world a better place for future generations. How will the extraordinary journey of Helen Keller inspire you?