Books with title The Fall

Revised final edition.In a post apocalyptic dystopian world ravaged by two warring gods Ben Casper lives in a crumbling shopping mall called The Glass Palace with his family. He's just come back from a rites of passage into the brutal outside world that officially makes him an adult. Now he must get married and be trained to take over from his father as Mayor. Except he sees things differently now; he falls in love with his friend's brother and makes a friend in a member of the Felum, a vicious human/cat hybrid tribe. He doesn't want responsibility. Only he might have it thrust upon him when he becomes embroiled in a conspiracy to kill the gods; a plot that could lead everyone he loves into mortal danger...This is the first volume of The God Slayers Quartet.Recommended reading age; 13 and above.Go to the book's Goodreads page and talk to other fans at http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13484848-the-fall

In this action-packed CHERUB novel, two siblings on separate special agent missions both end up in deadly danger.CHERUB agents are highly trained, extremely talented—and all under the age of seventeen. For official purposes, these agents do not exist. They are sent out on missions to spy on terrorists, hack into crucial documents, and gather intel on global threats—all without gadgets or weapons. It is an extremely dangerous job, but these agents have one crucial advantage: Adults never suspect that teens are spying on them. In The Fall, when an MI5 operation goes disastrously wrong, James needs all of his skills to get out of Russia alive. Meanwhile, Lauren is on her first solo mission, trying to uncover a brutal human trafficking operation. And when James does get home, he finds that his nightmare is just beginning...

In this action-packed CHERUB novel, two siblings on separate special agent missions both end up in deadly danger.CHERUB agents are highly trained, extremely talented—and all under the age of seventeen. For official purposes, these agents do not exist. They are sent out on missions to spy on terrorists, hack into crucial documents, and gather intel on global threats—all without gadgets or weapons. It is an extremely dangerous job, but these agents have one crucial advantage: Adults never suspect that teens are spying on them. In The Fall, when an MI5 operation goes disastrously wrong, James needs all of his skills to get out of Russia alive. Meanwhile, Lauren is on her first solo mission, trying to uncover a brutal human trafficking operation. And when James does get home, he finds that his nightmare is just beginning...

How do you save the world from an unknown enemy, when they've turned everyone against each other?The Fall is the action-packed sequel to the Apocalypse Dawn, The Spire and Absolution. Explore a world in the grip of economic and social upheaval. Riots fill the streets, poverty runs rampant and a plot to end our civilization is soon to affect everyone, regardless of location or economic circumstances.Read, The Fall, and immerse yourself in the life and death struggles of Julian Hernandez, a young man new to the nursing profession. He dedicates his life to protecting what remains of his family from the collapse of society and Matthew Kline, the President of the United States, who stays awake at night struggling to figure out a path to save the people he swore to guide into the future. Two dramatically different people, but both will be put into life and death situations they never could have imagined would happen.Will they survive what is to come, can anyone?Read, The Fall, an apocalyptic science fiction military thriller that will take you from the White House to a small town in Arizona. You'll come face to face with the all too realistic way that a technologically advanced enemy could turn social media, automation and artificial intelligence against the rest of humanity.

Bestselling author Garth Nix's amazing Seventh Tower series is back--now with a great new look!Tal has lived his whole life in darkness. He has never left his home, a mysterious castle of seven towers. He does not see the threat that will tear apart his family and his world. But Tal cannot stay safe forever. When danger strikes, he must desperately climb the Red Tower to steal a Sunstone. He reaches the top...and then he falls into a strange and unknown world of warriors, iceships, and hidden magic. There Tal makes an enemy who will save his life--and who holds the key to his future.

Not in a million years could she have guessed how her life is about to change—or that everything she knows about her family, friends, and hometown is completely wrong.Seventeen-year-old Serena Alverson is drawn to water. She spends much of her time by the falls, sketching the beauty of life’s sustenance. An introverted “late-bloomer," she has no interest in a social life aside from her two best friends, Logan and Nikki. She’s never had a serious boyfriend and has rarely left the safety of Havenwood Falls.Serena has big dreams for her future, things she wants for herself after high school—to travel and study the great artists of the world while developing her own craft. To break free from the sleepy little town she outgrew by age eight. But her carefully laid plans fall asunder when she receives a gift from her aunt, a mysterious necklace with the power to sear her skin. With each burn, she questions her sanity. It doesn't help that an ominous figure starts shadowing her steps.When Mother Nature finally comes knocking, she hands Serena not only her womanhood, but also a wicked lifetime curse with the potential to destroy everything and everyone she loves. For water also has a dark side. Water is birth, water is life . . . water is death.Welcome to Havenwood Falls, a small town in the majestic mountains of Colorado. A town where legacies began centuries ago, bloodlines run deep, and dark secrets abound. A town where nobody is what you think, where truths pose as lies, and where myths blend with reality. A place where everyone has a story. Including the high schoolers. This is only but one.This is a Young Adult paranormal fantasy in the Havenwood Falls High series of Young Adult fantasy stories featuring a variety of supernatural creatures. The series is a collaborative effort by multiple authors. Each author writes a stand-alone story, so they can be read in any order. Books you also might like in the Havenwood Falls High YA series:Written in the Stars by Kallie RossReawakened by Morgan WylieSomewhere Within by Amy HaleAwaken the Soul by Michele G. MillerBound by Shadows by Cameo RenaeImmerse yourself in the world of Havenwood Falls and stay up to date on news and announcements at www.HavenwoodFalls.com. Join our reader group, Havenwood Falls Book Club, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/HavenwoodFallsBookClub/

Life in New America is perfect. Crime, terrorism, unemployment, and drug abuse are things of the past, thanks to the Government’s technological marvels.But seventeen-year-old Ami doesn’t like this perfect world. She is troubled by everyone’s obsessions with social media and fame, and the Government’s watchful eyes on everything.Following a chance encounter, Ami is confronted with the dark secrets that could destroy a nation. Pursued by those who will do anything to keep them, Ami struggles to come to terms with the truth and decide what do to with it. Can she win the race against the ticking time bomb that New America has become, or will society be torn apart when the truth of THE FALL is finally revealed?THE FALL is a modern take on the classic novel 1984 and paints a realistic and troubling picture of our future based on the intersection of social media, big data, privacy, technology, fake news and election-influencing. Drawing from current headlines and existing technology, THE FALL is a fast-paced, thought-provoking political thriller intended for readers from middle-school to adults."Fascinating book that leaves you wanting more!" Amazon verified purchase review."An excellent, thought-provoking read." Amazon verified purchase review."Anyone who enjoyed 1984 or the Hunger Games will find this fast-paced novel compelling." Amazon verified purchase review."This book is amazing!" Amazon verified purchase review."Not every book deserves a great review, but The Fall is not every book." Amazon verified purchase review."This story is a testament to independent thinking in that it demonstrates how mindlessly accepting the status quo can lead to dire consequences. And by featuring a young woman as the heroine, it paints a picture of female empowerment that will inspire both genders and all ages." Amazon verified purchase review."A fun, fast-paced, modern take on 1984 and Fahrenheit 451." Amazon verified purchase review.

In a fiery tale filled with villains and heroes, this installment of the Earth Angel series takes readers on a magical journey rich with emotion, intrigue, and danger. Fans of Twilight, The Red Queen, The Selection, and Harry Potter will devour this breathless fantasy set in a modern mystical world.Layla has fallen prey to the powerful stranger who once saved her life. Now he threatens to control her destiny, even if it destroys her.Will she find the strength to survive in her darkest hour? And will a hero be there to catch her if she falls?

Undergraduate Sam Wood finds his dream life in Oxford interrupted when he encounters a menacing Shadow.Soon he is on the run, pursued by unknown forces and searching for answers.He escapes to the borderlands of Northumberland, where beings from other worlds are creeping into this one, and learns he is embroiled in a quest to prevent the murder of the last Druid, heir of a mysterious order which has protected this world and others for millennia.Along the way, the boundaries between good and evil, light and dark, and even the loyalties of those sent to protect him are called into question.What awaits him at the Dead Water only he can face. A place where the Druids laid down their lives to protect the darkest of all their secrets.

Madeline Usher has been buried alive. The doomed heroine comes to the fore in this eerie reimagining of Edgar Allan Poe's classic short story "The Fall of the House of Usher." Gothic, moody, and suspenseful from beginning to end, The Fall is literary horror for fans of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children and Asylum.Madeline awakes in a coffin. And she was put there by her own twin brother. But how did it come to this? In short, non-chronological chapters, Bethany Griffin masterfully spins a haunting and powerful tale of this tragic heroine and the curse on the Usher family. The house itself is alive, and it will never let Madeline escape, driving her to madness just as it has all of her ancestors. But she won't let it have her brother, Roderick. She'll do everything in her power to save him—and try to save herself—even if it means bringing the house down around them.With a sinister, gothic atmosphere and relentless tension to rival Poe himself, Bethany Griffin creates a house of horrors and introduces a whole new point of view on a timeless classic. Kirkus Reviews praised it in a starred review as "A standout take on the classic haunted-house tale replete with surprises around every shadowy corner."

Everything has changed. A government takeover known as The Fall has thrown the Untied States into chaos. With the country at war Blair and her family find themselves in a harsh new world. Blair struggles with the mysterious disappearance of her father while trying to figure out who she is and what she wants from this new life. When Northern troops attack their farm and take her family, she must set out to save them. Surrounded by danger and intrigue, she struggles to survive while wading deeper into plots that will determine the fate of the country. Her mission will take her on a journey of self-discovery to overcome her insecurities, find her self-worth, and maybe even love… but at what cost?

Madeline Usher has been buried alive. The doomed heroine comes to the fore in this eerie reimagining of Edgar Allan Poe's classic short story "The Fall of the House of Usher." Gothic, moody, and suspenseful from beginning to end, The Fall is literary horror for fans of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children and Asylum.Madeline awakes in a coffin. And she was put there by her own twin brother. But how did it come to this? In short, non-chronological chapters, Bethany Griffin masterfully spins a haunting and powerful tale of this tragic heroine and the curse on the Usher family. The house itself is alive, and it will never let Madeline escape, driving her to madness just as it has all of her ancestors. But she won't let it have her brother, Roderick. She'll do everything in her power to save him—and try to save herself—even if it means bringing the house down around them.With a sinister, gothic atmosphere and relentless tension to rival Poe himself, Bethany Griffin creates a house of horrors and introduces a whole new point of view on a timeless classic. Kirkus Reviews praised it in a starred review as "A standout take on the classic haunted-house tale replete with surprises around every shadowy corner."