Stunning ... a wonderful read ... a page-turner ... a handbook for life. Those words of advance praise from another celebrated author scarcely convey just how powerfully mesmerizing is the latest book by New York Times best-selling author and nationally syndicated radio talk show host Larry Elder. To be released by WND Books Nov. 13, 2012, Dear Father, Dear Son is a personal memoir of Elder's troubled—one might even say tortured—relationship with his father, and the astonishing outcome that develops when Elder, at long last, confronts him.Says Elder: A man's relationship with his father—every boy, every man lucky enough to have a father in his life has to figure that out. My own father? I thought I knew him—even though he seldom talked about himself. And what I knew I hated—really, really hated. Cold, ill-tempered, thin-skinned, my father always seemed on the brink of erupting. Scared to death of him, I kept telling myself to find the courage to...

Tales from Foster High: Book TwoKyle Stilleno is no longer the invisible boy, and he doesn’t quite know how he feels about it. On one hand, he now has a great boyfriend, Brad Greymark, and a handful of new friends, and even a new job. On the other hand, no one screamed obscenities at him in public when he was invisible.No one expected him to become a poster boy for gay rights, either—at least not until Kyle stepped out of the closet and into the limelight. But there are only a few months of high school left, and Kyle doubts he can make a difference.With Christmas break drawing closer, Kyle and Brad are changing their lives to include each other. While the trials are far from over, they have their relationship to lean on. Others are not so lucky. One of their classmates needs their help—but Kyle and Brad’s relationship may be too new to survive the strain.

Creator/writer Michael R. Carr and his CZKWorld Studios have developed a twisted world unlike any other, a dark world of infection, lies, deceit and anger. DEAD FACTIONS, The Zombie War Narratives is a powerful mixture of shock, sci-fi and government conspiracy. It is a world left exposed to an infection and abandoned by its leaders. During this time of unrest, small portions of the undead have found a way to maintain their intellect and plan to control the country. But not all of the infected want to share the control of the humans. In this first novella, readers are introduced to an enraged and pissed off survivor Corey, who sets route to find meaning/normalcy in this upside-down world. Corey finds his travels run head on with situations that he had not bargained for. He struggles to adapt....realizing a world he once knew and the people closest to him are both gone. Corey will fight and unfortunately be tested beyond his imagination before he can hopefully find peace for those he learns to trust ..........and himself.

A BBC Radio 4 Book at Bedtime. The new novel from Orange Prize listed author Patricia Ferguson, is a deeply moving tale about two sisters and the young black orphan who changes their lives - for anyone who loves Call the Midwife or Andrea Levy. Violet Dimond, the Holy Terror, has delivered many of the town children - and often their children - in her capacity as handywoman. But Violet's calling is dying out as, with medicine's advances, the good old ways are no longer good enough.Grace, Violet's adopted daughter, is a symbol of change herself. In the place where she has grown up and everyone knows her, she is accepted, though most of the locals never before saw a girl with skin that colour. For Violet and Grace the coming war will bring more upheaval into their lives: can they endure it, or will they, like so many, be swept aside by history's tide?A moving tale of prejudice, struggle, love, tragedy, bravery and the...

Product DescriptionNEW IN 2012... Leigh's back!In this first new addition to the "Never" Mystery Series in a decade, hapless advertising copywriter Leigh Koslow, who was last seen joyfully announcing to her politician husband that she was pregnant, is now a middle-aged mom who is more than happy to leave the macabre pandemonium of her thirties behind. Unfortunately, Leigh's killer karma hasn't really deserted her... it's only been biding its time.When an innocent walk in the woods with her dog turns up yet another corpse, Leigh begins to get worried. It's bad enough that the victim is a client of her agency. It's even worse that he is the same unscrupulous real estate developer who's been conniving to bulldoze her Aunt Bess's homestead. And it would be a whole lot better for everyone in Leigh's family if her cousin Cara's husband hadn't brawled with the man in front of a churchful of witnesses an hour before the murder. But fate is what it is, and as Leigh's beleaguered friend, Detective Maura Polanski, sets out once again to save the Koslow clan from self-destruction, the women face their toughest battle yet. Because not only has Leigh failed to grow out of her inborn talent for trouble, she's bestowed it on the next generation...Praise for the Leigh Koslow Mystery Series:NEVER BURIED"A funny, fast-paced, clever, and unusual mystery that will have readers clamoring for more. Edie Claire writes with style and dash. Sheer delight."—Carolyn HartNEVER SORRY"Edie Claire is a bright new addition to the mystery world. Along with appealing characters and a blessedly lucid writing style, she delivers a solid plot that keeps the pages turning."—Margaret MaronNEVER TEASE A SIAMESE"The fifth installment in this excellent series, and perhaps Ms. Claire's best yet. The characters and relationships are superior, written with heartfelt compassion and wry wit."—Romantic Times

A dazzling blend of science fiction, fantasy, dark fantasy and horror: a set of stories that traverses genre boundaries, linked only by their common inspiration. Contributors were given just those two words: ‘Dark Currents’ and then asked to let their imaginations run wild... From haunted seascapes to distant starscapes, from reality-hopping soldiers to naval battles in the aether, from the deeply poignant to the breathlessly exciting... immerse yourself in deep Dark Currents.

Will he be her happily ever after? On leave from her job as a firefighter, Eboni Wynter is on a quest to reunite with her three long-lost sisters. She isn’t looking for romance…until she meets her off-the-charts-sexy neighbor. A major player on the Manhattan singles scene, real estate mogul Darren Grayson arouses a deep passion in Eboni. Darren has never met anyone quite like Eboni. He’ll do whatever it takes to win her heart…if she’ll let him. But sooner or later, Eboni’s bound to discover the truth about Darren’s past, and his secret may come between them. Or will they discover the courage to stay together and find their own perfect ending?

When the Great Famine threatened the existence of mankind, the Creators saved humanity. Humanity has been their loyal subject ever since. This history has been ingrained in seventeen-year-old Dara Morrow since her first day of Creator-sponsored school. Grateful for the life-giving necessities her Creator provides, Dara is thrilled to be one of three students chosen for an elite, year-long apprenticeship program. Now is her chance to prove herself a devoted Contributor. But Dara’s competition is ruthless and will stop at nothing to win the competition. Worse yet, her exacting master has little patience for her. Then Dara’s mother is seriously injured, and Dara realizes the price of being a Contributor: once you’ve outlived your usefulness, you’re discarded. Can Dara learn to manipulate the system to save not only herself, but everyone she loves?