Books published by publisher Night Wings Publishing

"The best science fiction novel I have read in a long time. I was absolutely captivated from the first page." — Lyssa Chiavari, author of the Iamos Trilogy "A dark and dangerous tale of secrets and intrigue brightened by one young woman’s passion for music... Romance, music, and intergalactic conspiracies make this a fascinating coming-of-age story quite unlike anything I’ve ever read." — Karissa Laurel, author of the Stormbourne ChroniclesSome melodies reach across the stars.In 2157, the Adryil—an advanced race of telepathic humanoids—contacted Earth. A century later, 15-year-old violist Iris Lei considers herself lucky to attend Papilio, a prestigious performing arts school powered by their technology. Born penniless, Iris’s one shot at a better life is to attract an Adryil patron. But only the best get hired, and competition is fierce.A sudden encounter with an Adryil boy upends her world. Iris longs to learn about him and his faraway realm, but after the authorities arrest him for trespassing, the only evidence she has of his existence is the mysterious alien device he slipped to her.When she starts hearing his voice in her head, she wonders if her world of backstabbing artists and pressure for perfection is driving her insane. Then, she discovers that her visions of him are real—by way of telepathy—and soon finds herself lost in the kind of impossible love she depicts in her music.But even as their bond deepens, Iris realizes that he’s hiding something from her—and it’s dangerous. Her quest for answers leads her past her sheltered world to a strange planet lightyears away, where she uncovers secrets about Earth’s alien allies that shatter everything she knows.

Not many people would want to move into a notoriously haunted house a few blocks from a cemetery, but to Zane Brannon, it’s a perfect place to live. He’s been able to see ghosts all his life, and making friends with them is easy. It’s harder for him to connect to the living, and starting high school in a new town is more intimidating than the creepy woods in his backyard.He meets two friendly—and cute—classmates and soon finds himself caught in the middle of dark rumors and old rivalries. Witch covens, werewolves, lost hounds from the Wild Hunt… Silent Hollow is a strange town full of mysteries, and as Zane tries to untangle them, he isn’t sure who he can trust.Zane loves what others fear, but he’s about to learn a harsh lesson. As comfortable as he is with the things that go bump in the night, it’s not possible for him to befriend everyone—or everything—that lurks in the dark.

A little bird sits high on a wire, watching the strange pink monkeys below him. Father bird warns him that they are dangerous, but he is curious and decides to ask the other animals about them. He questions a robin, a horse, a cow, a honeybee, an ant, a dog, a deer, a rabbit, and an owl, all of whom warn him of the dangers connected to the fearsome beasts. The owl tells the little bird how they fight in great wars, and participate in animal slavery, poisoning the air and water, and even killing their own kind. The little bird can scarcely believe that such creatures exist, so he goes out into the world to see for himself. Then he is injured by a giant metal beast and captured by one of the pink monkeys. Are they truly as fierce as he has been told, or will he need their help to survive? This is a truly enlightening picture book sprinkled with healthy doses of introspection for everyone who has ever wondered what “animals” really think.

On the brink of war, the fate of the nine realms lies in Tori Kagari's hands. After her arduous efforts to infiltrate the queendom of Avarell, Tori must now escape from it in an unforeseen alliance with a runaway princess and the soldier who saved Tori's life.When the savage forces of Nostidour take hold of Avarell, Tori must seek out the rulers of the other realms and convince them to join the fight. But when the other realms discover that Tori has been lying about who she is, they are hesitant to trust her. Now Tori must find a way to prove herself, even if it means leading the battle herself and risking everything in the name of peace.

LOOK OUT NANCY, HERE COMES PENELOPE!Sometimes birthdays can be deadlyAn isolated mansion in the country...stranded in a snowstorm...someone is murdered on Penelope's birthday.But who did it?Her gangster uncle on the run from the lawOr the Broadway actress who's her own biggest fanMaybe the jealous husbandDon't forget about the mob hit man hiding in the woods behind the mansionA young fortune teller weaves a tale of a gypsy curse where three people will die. And it happens on Penelope's 13th birthday. While the adults bumble along, trying to discover the killer, Penelope sleuths with the help of her friends to find the culprit. It's a race against time before Penelope becomes the third victim.This book for ages 9-12 weaves a mystery with madcap characters, who done it clues and non-stop action that's a fun read for the whole family. The story is full of humor, suspense and mystery that will keep the reader guessing until the very end.If you want to survive your next birthday, don't miss Penelope and The Birthday Curse!!! What others are saying about PENELOPE AND THE BIRTHDAY CURSE: "Wonderful, whacky and lots of fun. Just scary enough for juvenile readers." A.B."I found myself laughing out loud in parts and sighing in sympathy in others." M.W"On par with Harry Potter..." C.D."This book was awesome!" J.H."...there is plenty of mystery and merriment to keep all ages laughing and scratching their heads, trying to figure out, 'Who did it?'" C.B."All in all, a very good read, especially late at night, during a storm." T.P.

A little girl named Mia had a pet elephant named Josie. But Josie was no ordinary elephant. She was an itty-bitty, little elephant who was so small she could fit in the palm of Mia’s hand. Mia wonders if Josie wishes to be as big as other elephants, but Josie quickly explains why being little can be the best thing in the whole world.Join us for a charming children’s story, wonderfully written and illustrated, showing the benefits of true friendship and self-acceptance.

Defending everything they knowcould cost them everything they have.The rebels at the Seam have been defeated thanks to the alleged treachery of one of their own. It won't be long before a manhunt ensues for Jazz’s entire crew, and given what they know about Gaia's secret project, they won't be prosecuted…they'll just disappear.With Liddick still missing and the port-cloud stronger than ever, they haven’t come this far to give in now. When Jazz announces she's going after Liddick herself, she draws a line in the sand she may not be able to erase. Arco has no choice but to let her go, but how does he lead everyone forward with the past holding him back?Outcast.Hunted.Lost.Success will demand a sacrifice.Don't miss the exciting conclusion to this epic adventure!

Under pressure. Under fire.Some will rise...and some will fall.Getting out of Gaia Sur was almost as hard as getting in, but there's no going back now.Jazwyn Ripley and her friends have no choice but to venture into the caves and tunnels underneath the ocean floor as the messages they've been receiving get stronger. Tensions rise and loyalties are tested when another of their crew is captured along the way, and one critical choice means following unlikely allies down a path most would never dare--across the seven biomes of "The Rush"---which, if they survive, will either lead to freedom or imprison them forever.

An escapist fantasy for anyone who dreamed of a place to belong.In the Christian Republic, homosexual people are given two choices--a camp to "fix" them, or exile to the distant islands populated by lesbians and gay men.Sixteen-year-old Jason chooses exile and expects a hardscrabble life but instead finds a thriving, supportive community. While exploring his identity as a transgender boy he also discovers adventure: kraken attacks, naval battles, a flying island built by asexual people, and a daring escape involving glow-in-the-dark paint. He also has a desperate crush on Sky, a spirited buccaneer girl, but fear keeps him from expressing his feelings.When Jason and his companions discover the Republicans are planning a war of extermination, they rally the people of the Rainbow Islands to fight back.Shy, bookish Jason will have to find his inner courage or everything and everyone he loves will be lost forever.

The action of Hunger Games, the scope of Maze Runner, and the heart of Divergent, all under one ocean!★★★★★ "This was a book I couldn't put down, and when I did, I thought about it until I picked it back up."Hold your breath…The future is three miles underwater, and Jazwyn Ripley's time has come.Earth’s atmosphere will only support a few more generations, and most of advanced society has already relocated to the sea. To survive, only one option remains for the Topsiders—get into Gaia Sur, the elite academy on the ocean floor. But after Jazwyn Ripley trains a lifetime for the chance, something is wrong in the interviews. Her evaluation isn’t like those of her soul-rattled classmates, and now, Arco Hart is desperate to protect her from something he won't talk about. Cryptic messages coming from the earth's core. A charming, but infamous rival who knows why.Everything is telling her to walk away, but for the struggling class at the bottom, there’s nowhere to go but down. The road to everything the cadets ever wanted turns out to lead somewhere they never intended to go, and one decision will change the course of their lives for good:Continue on the scripted path, or chase something deeper?✔ Adrenaline rush action.✔ Heart-stopping romance.Dive into the first book of The Elements series and be swept away!NEW SECOND EDITION WITH BONUS CONTENT!

*Four books in the popular Never Ever Love series in one collection (plus a book 5 bonus!)* All books are short, sweet, and swoon-worthy!"I love this series!""Amazing! My favourite of the series! I may have said that of the last book but oh well, why are these books so good!""This series really has helped me feel so much better when I need it most, so if you need a good laugh and a few romantic and fluffiness to brighten your day, this is the series for you!"Book 1: Never Have I Ever Kissed My Brother's Best FriendKenzie has crushed on Gavin since ...well ... forever. But Gavin has only ever seen her as his best friend's little sister. But things change when they're forced to spend time together. Book 2: Never Have I Ever Faked a BoyfriendBri needs a date to her sister's wedding. Eric wants to make his ex jealous. They fake a relationship to help one another out. Easy, right? But as their plan begins to work, the line between fiction and reality gets blurred. What happens when fake feelings suddenly turn real?Book 3: Never Have I Ever Dated the Bad BoyPaige and Liam couldn't be any different; the good girl isn't supposed to fall for the bad boy. But you know what they say about opposites attracting ...Book 4: Never Have I Ever Fallen for a Movie StarWhen Hollywood star Noah Wells' latest flick brings him to Cedar Oaks, he never intends to meet small-town girl Addie, let alone fall for her. Addie falls hard for Noah, but will that be enough to overcome his celebrity, the paparazzi, and her loyalty to her small home-town? Can being from two different worlds keep them apart?

A sleepy town hiding an ancient war. Two teenagers stuck in the middle. Will graduation be a permanent end?Bookworm Ember Goodwin was looking for romance her senior year, not a new, popular-girl stepsister. And things get heated when a mesmerizing stranger in sunglasses vies for their attention. But when Ember wakes with a thirst for blood, she discovers her dreamy beau is hiding a supernatural-sized secret that could leave her sleeping in a coffin.Queen bee Ivy Sheppard wishes her dad hadn’t moved them in with his new wife just in time for her final year of high school. But when a budding romance with an aquatically gifted hunk leaves her with icy abilities, her unstable world turns upside down. Because an ancient feud is about to pit her against her nerdy stepsister in a fierce fight to the death. Swept off her feet and growing in power, Ember will do anything for her undead boyfriend. But Ivy vows to put a stop to the paranormal mayhem before their newly blended family loses a daughter.Will the two young women forge peace between warring magical worlds… or die for the ones they love?Fangs & Fins is the fast-paced first book in the Blood, Bloom & Water YA urban fantasy series. If you like strong female leads, mythic battles, and feisty teenaged determination, then you’ll adore Amy McNulty’s supercharged tale.Buy Fangs & Fins to fight fire with ice today!Readers are saying this fast-paced YA paranormal romance urban fantasy will "grip you and keep you wanting more." Fans of Bella Forrest's A Shade of Vampire and Hotbloods, Amanda Hocking's Watersong series, and Stephenie Meyer's Twilight saga will dive right into this modern-day fairy tale about high schoolers swept up in a world of vampires, mermaids, and fairies.