Books published by publisher Mind Spark Press

**Traditional Chinese Edition** Great Expectations is hailed as Charles Dickens' masterpiece. A gripping tale of love and loss, aspiration and moral redemption, the story follows the young orphan Xiaomao (Pip) from poverty to a life of unexpected opportunity and wealth.In Part 1, Xiaomao (Pip) is raised by his short-tempered older sister and her husband who run a small repair shop in the outskirts of Shanghai. Xiaomao dreams of leaving his life of poverty behind after becoming playmates with the beautiful Bingbing (Estella), daughter of the eccentric Bai Xiaojie (Ms. Havisham). His prospects for the future are bleak, until one day a mysterious benefactor gives Xiaomao the opportunity of a lifetime.Mandarin Companion is a series of easy-to-read novels in Chinese that are fun to read and proven to accelerate language learning. Every book in the Mandarin Companion series is carefully written to use characters, words, and grammar that a learner is likely to know.Level 2 is intended for Chinese learners at a low intermediate level, equivalent to roughly two to three years of formal study. Most learners who have been able to fluidly read Mandarin Companion Level 1 should be able to read this book. This series is designed to combine simplicity of characters with an easy-to-understand storyline that helps learners grow their vocabulary and language comprehension abilities. The more they read, the better they will become at reading and grasping the Chinese language.Visit www.MandarinCompanion.com for updates on the newest titles and learning resources.

Every time I turn around, new opponents are looking to knock me down. No part of the magical community is safe. And now my enemies have left me with a horrible accusation hanging over my head, using so many tricks I can barely defend myself.If I want to clear my name and keep my freedom, I have to turn to the guys who once made my life hell. They've changed their tune and made amends, but how far can I really count on them? Especially if they discover that my greatest foes are within their families.I'm going to have to find out. The truth can't stay hidden forever. But no matter what the villains in the university and beyond it throw at me, I won't give in. I'm the last of the Bloodstones... and hanging onto that role may be the only way I can save everything that matters to me.

The terrifying bestseller that started it all, now optioned for feature film.The Lambert Family is heading to Crescent Lake for an idyllic weekend getaway. Some fishing, some barbecue, some games...The Fannelli brothers are heading to Crescent Lake too. Some stalking, some kidnapping, some murder, definitely some games...though certainly not the type of games the Lamberts had in mind. But it doesn't matter. The Lamberts are playing whether they like it or not. A dark and intense psychological thriller, Bad Games will keep you up all night as it delves into the evil in man, along with the will and determination an innocent family must summon to fight back against horrific odds. BONUS! Includes the first chapter of the pulse-pounding sequel, Vengeful Games.What readers are saying about Jeff Menapace and the Bad Games series:"Will scare you to death...Menapace will become a household name along with Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and Richard Laymon." ★★★★★ "Outstanding...I have read horror before like John Saul, Dean Koontz and Stephen King, and they never bothered me as Bad Games did." ★★★★★" "Jeffery Deaver look out...this guy plays with your head." ★★★★★ "I have been a lifetime reader of Dean Koontz, Stephen King, James Patterson, Lisa Gardner, and various other suspense and horror authors...I have found a new author to add to my list of greats." ★★★★★ "I love the Prey series by John Sandford, and the Michael Bennett series by James Patterson. If any of these appeal to you, I strongly suggest reading this RIGHT NOW!!” ★★★★★ "If you like Stephen King, Blake Crouch, or Dean Koontz, then you'll love Jeff Menapace." ★★★★★"I had to keep reading even though I knew it was going to get more twisted. Jeff Menapace is right up there with Stephen King." ★★★★★ "If you love J.A. Konrath, Jack Kilborn, and Blake Crouch, you'll love Jeff Menapace." ★★★★★ "Compares to my favorite writers Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and John Saul." ★★★★★ "A great page-turner with shades of Konrath and King!" ★★★★★ I hope you enjoy the Bad Games series, my friends. This series is ideal for fans of authors across several different blends of dark fiction! Authors like: Stephen King, Dean Koontz, James Patterson, Karin Slaughter, Lisa Gardner, Jeffery Deaver, John Sandford, L.T. Vargus, Tim McBain, Jack Ketchum, Richard Laymon, John Saul, J. A. Konrath, Blake Crouch, Darcy Coates, Patrick Logan, Willow Rose, and many more. Happy Reading!

**Traditional Chinese Edition**During a chance encounter, two nearly identical boys, one a poor beggar and the other a prince, decide to exchange places. The pauper, now living in the royal palace, is constantly filled with the dread of being discovered for who and what he really is while the Prince, dressed in rags, lives on the street enduring hardships he never thought possible. Both children soon discover that neither life is as carefree as they expected.Mandarin Companion is a series of easy-to-read novels in Chinese that are fun to read and proven to accelerate language learning. Every book in the Mandarin Companion series is carefully written to use characters, words, and grammar that a learner is likely to know.Level 1 is written using approximately 300 unique Chinese characters and intended for Chinese learners at an upper-elementary level. Most learners will be able to approach this book after one to two years of formal study, depending on the learner and program. This series is designed to combine simplicity of characters with an easy-to-understand storyline that helps beginners grow their vocabulary and language comprehension abilities.Visit www.MandarinCompanion.com for the latest updates on new titles.

THE EXPLOSIVE FIRST BOOK IN THE BEST-SELLING OUTLAW SERIESWINNER OF 2016 NIE AWARD IN SCIENCE FICTION A masked vigilante stalks the streets of Los Angeles, disrupting crime and causing havoc. He haunts the dark night, obeying inner super human urges. Little does the world know the Outlaw is high school junior Chase Jackson wearing a mask, hoping the beautiful brunette down the street notices. Little does the Outlaw know, an unseen world watches and waits for him... Begin the seven-book saga today! "His body is both his salvation and destruction." - Kirkus Reviews"Janney's pacing is excellent, as are the action sequences" - Kirkus Reviews"The Outlaw shines" - San Fransisco Book Review Book One of the must-read, young adult, super charged, paranormal (ish), adventure Outlaw Series.

**Traditional Chinese Edition**Clever, rich, and single, the beautiful Ān Mò (Emma Woodhouse) is focused on her career as fashion designer in the glamor of 21st-century Shanghai. She sees no need for romance in her life, but when she tries to find a boyfriend for her new friend Fangfang (Harriet), her carefully laid plans begin to unravel. As she ignores the warnings of her good friend Shi Wenzheng (Mr. Knightley), her decisions bring consequences that she never expected. With its witty and charming characters, Emma is often seen as Jane Austen’s most flawless work.Mandarin Companion is a series of easy-to-read novels in Chinese that are fun to read and proven to accelerate language learning. Every book in the Mandarin Companion series is carefully written to use characters, words, and grammar that a learner is likely to know.Level 1 is written using approximately 300 unique Chinese characters and intended for Chinese learners at an upper-elementary level. Most learners will be able to approach this book after one to two years of formal study, depending on the learner and program. This series is designed to combine simplicity of characters with an easy-to-understand storyline that helps beginners grow their vocabulary and language comprehension abilities.Visit www.MandarinCompanion.com for the latest updates on new titles.

"If your family is a fan of Narnia, The Hobbit, Redwall, or Green Ember, you will LOVE the Phantom of New York series" --Noble Novels (★★★★★)When twelve-year-old Peter Constantine wakes up in the Crown Hotel with a new identity, life is over as he knows it. But perhaps that's not such a bad thing...A dangerous man Peter only knows as "The Evil Treasure Hunter" is after his family, so they've relocated to New York City. With help from unlikely friends living at the glamorous hotel, including the ghost on the tenth floor, life begins again. However, Peter soon learns of a plot to destroy his new home, a plot only the Phantom can foil.Peter and the Crown is the first book in the IPPY and Reader's Favorite award-winning Phantom of New York series, a smart, funny adventure for readers aged ten and up.

**Traditional Chinese Edition**Trying to make some fast cash, two small-time crooks devise a plan to kidnap the son of a wealthy family in a village and hold him for ransom. When the kidnapped boy pulls out his Hong Hou (“Red Monkey”) costume, the two burglars realize they may be in for more than they planned. As their ransom notes remain unanswered and their scheme starts to drag on, the two crooks find out for themselves how a child's imagination can spell disaster for two inexperienced criminal minds.Mandarin Companion is a series of easy-to-read novels in Chinese that are fun to read and proven to accelerate language learning. Every book in the Mandarin Companion series is carefully written to use characters, words, and grammar that a learner is likely to know.Level 1 is written using approximately 300 unique Chinese characters and intended for Chinese learners at an upper-elementary level. Most learners will be able to approach this book after one to two years of formal study, depending on the learner and program. This series is designed to combine simplicity of characters with an easy-to-understand storyline that helps beginners grow their vocabulary and language comprehension abilities.Visit www.MandarinCompanion.com for the latest updates on new titles.

WARNING: Side effects may include the ability to catch a killer...FBI Agent Maggie Allen had a gift for catching serial killers. Now, following the death of her husband and son, she can barely get out of bed. Desperate, Maggie agrees to take part in a drug trial--a last-ditch effort to find something that might help her cope.The drug helps.However, it also carries several side effects, not the least of them being an odd heightening of all her senses...just the kind of thing her old partner could use to help the FBI track down a ruthless killer who is proving impossible to catch.

One female criminal genius. Three brilliant, passionate detectives who stand in her way. Let the seduction begin...My family expected me to play sacrificial lamb for their supernatural cult. Through a desperate bargain with a demonic fiend, I escaped—into a criminal underworld that saw me as easy prey. I’ve proven them wrong a thousand times over. These days, what I want, I get, by whatever means necessary.Now my fiendish friend is coming to collect its fee: my soul. I don't intend to pay. Unfortunately, the key to my freedom lies just beyond my reach. To steal it before my time runs out, I’ll need to con the finest investigative minds in London into executing a perilous heist.Sherlock Holmes. John Watson. Garrett Lestrade. Each at the top of their game; each with a weakness I can exploit. Each so passionate both in the field and between the sheets. I answer to no one and I left my conscience behind years ago, but the more time I spend with them, the more the edges of my steeled heart soften.We could rule the world if we worked together. But these men will never see the real me as anything but a villain. When the chips are down, I have to betray them—or I’ll lose myself to a greater horror than they could believe exists.*What if the infamous Professor Moriarty was a woman—and she met Sherlock Holmes and his colleagues as young men? Wits clash and sparks fly in Moriarty’s Men, a modern paranormal spin on the classic characters. This reverse harem series comes with fast-burn steam, a slow-burn romance where the main character doesn’t have to choose, and M/M themes.* Warning: Heroine of extremely questionable morality.

Welcome to the show... Calvin Court is a massage therapist with a few dark secrets: He battles severe depression. He medicates with too much booze. And he's got a serious thing for one of his clients. The client claims the feeling is mutual—until she frames Calvin for murder and blackmails him.What does she want? Not much. Calvin just has to be her new "star" in an underground industry catering to the very rich and oh-so-very depraved. Maybe he was just better off at the bar.From Jeff Menapace, bestselling author of the Wildlife and Bad Games series, comes Numb, a dark and disturbing thriller with tongue firmly planted in cheek...until it's ripped out.What readers, authors, and reviewers are saying about Jeff Menapace and the Numb series:"Merciless, twisted, yet absolutely gripping...the ending will knock you flat." ★★★★★ "A crazy, hardcore thriller with a fantastic twist at the end I did NOT see coming." ★★★★★"The subject matter is insane! Just when I thought I had the ending figured out, BAM! How wrong I was! You have to read this!" ★★★★★"I read in no time. That's the thing with Jeff, he is a page turner. Think the late great Laymon. Yes, he is that good." ★★★★★"If you like Stephen King, Blake Crouch, or Dean Koontz, then you'll love Jeff Menapace." ★★★★★"I had to keep reading even though I knew it was going to get more twisted. Jeff Menapace is right up there with Stephen King." ★★★★★"If you love the darker stuff, the noir, the seedy, the double cross, the violent and twisted, then is for you. I loved this book." ★★★★★"A cross between Fight Club and American Psycho...A great read!" ★★★★★"What a ride! Nicely done horror thriller with a sick semi-love story, and a kick in the gut ending!" ★★★★★I hope you enjoy the Numb, my friends. This series is ideal for fans of authors across several different blends of dark fiction! Authors like: Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Chuck Palahniuk, Joe R. Lansdale, Bret Easton Ellis, Gillian Flynn, Edward Lee, Jack Ketchum, Richard Laymon, John Saul, J. A. Konrath, Blake Crouch, Jeff Strand, Amy Cross, L.T. Vargus, Tim McBain, Susan May, Willow Rose, and many more. Happy Reading!