Books with title The Piper's Pursuit

A fairy-tale journey of intrigue and romance that reimagines the classic Pied Piper story.A plague of rats. A giant beast outside the village walls. A host of missing children. And one young woman determined to save her people.In 1424 Hamlin, Katerina faces threats from all sides. An outbreak of rats has overtaken the village, a mysterious beast is on a killing rampage of the village’s children, and Katerina’s evil stepfather is a dark presence inside the walls of her own home. Katerina is determined to hunt and kill the Beast of Hamlin herself before more lives are lost.When Steffan, the handsome but brash duke’s son, comes to town seeking glory and reward, Katerina decides he might be the ally she’s been looking for—even though the only gentle thing about him seems to be the sweet music he plays on his pipe. But there’s more to Steffan than she suspects, and she finds herself drawn to him despite her misgivings.Together Katerina and Steffan must stop the enemy from stealing the children of Hamlin. But their interference might create an even worse fate for the entire village.Praise for The Piper’s Pursuit“The Piper’s Pursuit is a lovely tale of adventure, romance, and redemption. Kat and Steffan’s righteous quest will have you rooting them on until the very satisfying end!” —LORIE LANGDON, author of Olivia Twist and the DOON seriesFull length clean fairy tale reimaginingIncludes discussion questions for book clubs

A fairy-tale journey of intrigue and romance that reimagines the classic Pied Piper story.A plague of rats. A giant beast outside the village walls. A host of missing children. And one young woman determined to save her people.In 1424 Hamlin, Katerina faces threats from all sides. An outbreak of rats has overtaken the village, a mysterious beast is on a killing rampage of the village’s children, and Katerina’s evil stepfather is a dark presence inside the walls of her own home. Katerina is determined to hunt and kill the Beast of Hamlin herself before more lives are lost.When Steffan, the handsome but brash duke’s son, comes to town seeking glory and reward, Katerina decides he might be the ally she’s been looking for—even though the only gentle thing about him seems to be the sweet music he plays on his pipe. But there’s more to Steffan than she suspects, and she finds herself drawn to him despite her misgivings.Together Katerina and Steffan must stop the enemy from stealing the children of Hamlin. But their interference might create an even worse fate for the entire village.Praise for The Piper’s Pursuit“The Piper’s Pursuit is a lovely tale of adventure, romance, and redemption. Kat and Steffan’s righteous quest will have you rooting them on until the very satisfying end!” —LORIE LANGDON, author of Olivia Twist and the DOON seriesFull length clean fairy tale reimaginingIncludes discussion questions for book clubs

Michael Vaughn’s father left him a legacy: A calling to a world filled with necessary lies. Dangerous exploits. And the chance to make a difference. Michael is ready to be an agent for the CIA. To do whatever it takes to honor his father’s memory.But serving his country will exact a toll higher than he can imagine. His life will change forever.And so it begins.

In 1424 Hamlin, Katerina faces threats from all sides. An outbreak of rats has overtaken the town, a mysterious beast of unusual size appears to be stealing away the village’s children, and her stepfather, the mayor of Hamlin, is a dark presence inside the walls of her own home. Katerina is determined to hunt and kill the Beast of Hamlin herself before more lives are lost. When Steffan, the handsome but brash duke’s son with a less than admirable reputation, comes to town seeking glory and reward, Katerina reluctantly decides he might be the ally she’s been looking for―the only person in town she can trust not to be under the influence of her stepfather. But there’s more to Steffan than she suspects, and she finds herself drawn to him despite her reluctance to trust any man. Katerina and Steffan must stop the enemy from stealing every child of Hamlin. Will Steffan be able to overcome his own longstanding issues to help the beautiful and brave Katerina? Or will their interference create a worse fate for them all?

"5 stars. Brilliant and amazing. One of the great novels I have read this year. My top 10." - Readers' Favorite LET THE CHASE BEGIN . . .Six years ago, with the financial collapse of her country and the death of her parents, Carrie Ashworth swore to protect her siblings. She has fought to build a life for them in her illegal clan. Now home and recovering from a government-spread virus, she's ready to pursue a little happiness of her own. With Greg. Greg Pierce has no plan to join the growing rebellion or their "Live free or die" mentality. Even after compulsory military service deepened his hatred of President Rigsby's regime, he wants nothing more than to leave it all behind and start a quiet life with Carrie in Logan Pond. But when word reaches them that Oliver, their patrolman friend and protector, is missing, Carrie and Greg are thrown into a race for survival. Chief Jamansky has discovered Oliver's little secret and now he wants revenge, forcing their clan to consider abandoning Logan Pond forever. In this battle for siblings and friends, for homes lost and freedoms stolen, the citizens must ask:How far would you go to pursue happiness?The stakes are pushed to their boundaries in this highly anticipated final book in Rebecca Belliston's Citizens of Logan Pond trilogy, bringing her epic love story to an unforgettable end.____________________________________________________________________"All men are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these areLIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESSThat whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness." Declaration of Independence____________________________________________________________________The Pursuit is the final novel in a dystopian trilogy that follows one family's fight to survive in a financially collapsed America. Within the confines of their small neighborhood, the people of Logan Pond must pull together to hide from the oppressive government. This clean romance has heart-pounding, page-turning suspense that is "all too real.""This series has really touched me and gotten me to appreciate the freedom that we take for granted every day. I love, love , love the characters. My heart has grown. I feel truly blessed to have read this series. God bless and give me Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of happiness."- Michelle N., GoodreadsAll the books in the Citizens of Logan Pond Series are now available on Amazon:* Life (Citizens of Logan Pond, Book 1)* Liberty (Citizens of Logan Pond, Book 2)* The Pursuit (Citizens of Logan Pond, Book 3)

In 1424 Hamlin, Katerina faces threats from all sides. An outbreak of rats has overtaken the town, a mysterious beast of unusual size appears to be stealing away the village’s children, and her stepfather, the mayor of Hamlin, is a dark presence inside the walls of her own home. Katerina is determined to hunt and kill the Beast of Hamlin herself before more lives are lost. When Steffan, the handsome but brash duke’s son with a less than admirable reputation, comes to town seeking glory and reward, Katerina reluctantly decides he might be the ally she’s been looking for―the only person in town she can trust not to be under the influence of her stepfather. But there’s more to Steffan than she suspects, and she finds herself drawn to him despite her reluctance to trust any man. Katerina and Steffan must stop the enemy from stealing every child of Hamlin. Will Steffan be able to overcome his own longstanding issues to help the beautiful and brave Katerina? Or will their interference create a worse fate for them all?

It is a fine line between pursuit and obsession.Fairendale, a dark but invigorating epic fantasy series from award-winning author L.R. Patton— perfect for fans of Harry Potter, the Land of Stories, The Tale of Despereaux, and A Tale Dark and Grimm—continues with Book 2, The King's Pursuit, where readers will meet shape shifters, mermaids and townspeople who are more than what they seem.The king of Fairendale has ordered his guard to search all the lands of the realm for the lost Fairendale children. But, alas, no children have been found. The king, quite angry at this disappointing news, orders another search, this one closer to home—right inside the dangerous Weeping Woods.While the captain of the king's guard rallies all the king’s men and Prince Virgil wrestles with a great longing to see his friends again, the people of the village rise from their beds, summoned to life by miraculous taps on their doors. And somewhere in the forest, another story begins to unfold—will it mean safety or more danger for the missing children?The King's Pursuit is the second book in the Fairendale series, a magical middle grade series that explores the world of fairy tales, dragons, wizards, and other magical creatures. The world of Fairendale revolves around villains and heroes—all on a quest for what they believe is right. But one cannot always know, at first glance, who is the villain and who is the hero. Throughout the series, the story of King Willis and his determination to keep the throne is woven into the story of his son, Prince Virgil, heir to the throne and friend to the village children, and the story of fairy tale children fleeing for their lives—children who become what we know as fairy tale villains, for one good reason or another. But, remember, one cannot always know, at first glance, who is the villain and who is the hero.

If all hope was gone, would you keep fighting?Vivica Wilkins won’t give up. Ever. She’s been forced to the sidelines of the battle and required to live at home until she’s eighteen. But with her birthday fast approaching, she’s determined to rejoin the Emancipation Warriors in their fight against the life-choking oppression of the United Regions of North America. Tenuous peace exists between the Warriors and the totalitarian government, but it can’t last. Forced terminations of pregnancies are still in effect, violations of basic civil rights happen on a whim, and the vise grip on religious freedom is as tight as ever.Then her friend Drake lets her in on the Emancipation Warriors’ revolutionary plan to bring them freedom once and for all, and Vivica’s mother dies under highly suspicious circumstances. Soon Vivica realizes God is calling her into the greatest battle of her life. A call she will answer with everything inside her. The Pursuit follows The First Principle and The Liberation and is the stunning conclusion to the Emancipation Warriors series.

Let the chase begin… Six years ago, with the financial collapse of her country and the death of her parents, Carrie Ashworth swore to protect her siblings. She has fought to build a life for them in her illegal clan. Now home and recovering from a government-spread virus, she’s ready to pursue a little happiness of her own. With Greg. Greg Pierce has no plan to join the growing rebellion or their “Live free or die” mentality. Even after compulsory military service deepened his hatred of President Rigsby’s regime, he wants nothing more than to leave it all behind and start a quiet life with Carrie in Logan Pond. But when word reaches them that Oliver, their patrolman friend and protector, is missing, Carrie and Greg are thrown into a race for survival. Chief Jamansky has discovered Oliver’s little secret and now he wants revenge, forcing their clan to consider abandoning Logan Pond forever. In this battle for siblings and friends, for homes lost and freedoms stolen, the citizens must ask: How far would you go to pursue happiness? The stakes are pushed to their boundaries in this highly anticipated final book in Rebecca Belliston’s Citizens of Logan Pond trilogy, bringing her epic love story to an unforgettable end.

Marshal Jake Stewart knows a thing or two about hunting outlaws. When he suddenly finds himself hunted by men he doesn't know and for reasons that aren't apparent he begins to wonder if the deck is stacked against him. What he doesn't know is the troubles of the territory are the work of a man that has escaped justice more than once himself. As the bodies start to pile up Marshal Stewart begins to wonder if he can make it out alive.

If all hope was gone, would you keep fighting? Vivica Wilkins won’t give up. Ever. She’s been forced to the sidelines of the battle and required to live at home until she’s eighteen. But with her birthday fast approaching, she’s determined to rejoin the Emancipation Warriors in their fight against the life-choking oppression of the United Regions of North America. Tenuous peace exists between the Warriors and the totalitarian government, but it can’t last. Forced terminations of pregnancies are still in effect, violations of basic civil rights happen on a whim, and the vise grip on religious freedom is as tight as ever. Then her friend Drake lets her in on the Emancipation Warriors’ revolutionary plan to bring them freedom once and for all, and Vivica’s mother dies under highly suspicious circumstances. Soon Vivica realizes God is calling her into the greatest battle of her life. A call she will answer with everything inside her. The Pursuit is the stunning conclusion to the Emancipation Warriors series from acclaimed author Marissa Shrock.