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An ancient order tied to the Vatican... A blood fortune buried in the caves of France... A conspiracy of power, greed and darkest evil... Archaeologist and explorer Annja Creed's fascination with the myths and mysteries of the past leads her to a crypt in the caves of France, where the terrifying legend of the Beast of Gevaudan hints at the unimaginable. What she discovers is shattering: an artifact that will seal her destiny; a brotherhood of monks willing to murder to protect their secret; and a powerful black–market occultist desperate to put his own claim to centuries–old blood money. Annja embarks on a high–tension race across Europe and history itself, intent on linking the unholy treachery of the ages with the staggering revelations of the present. But she must survive the shadow figures determined to silence her threat to their existence.
Fifteen-year-old Alex struggles to overcome personal trauma and hardship as she competes with her arch rival for a place on the New Zealand swimming team participating in the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome.
This book is a comprehensive explanation of graph and model transformation. It contains a detailed introduction, including basic results and applications of the algebraic theory of graph transformations, and references to the historical context. Then in the main part the book contains detailed chapters on M-adhesive categories, M-adhesive transformation systems, and multi-amalgamated transformations, and model transformation based on triple graph grammars. In the final part of the book the authors examine application of the techniques in various domains, including chapters on case studies and tool support. The book will be of interest to researchers and practitioners in the areas of theoretical computer science, software engineering, concurrent and distributed systems, and visual modelling.
In a dark period in humanitys past, when the sun has burnt itself out, seven children are tasked with saving the future of humanity. Because of advancements made by the Suns Last Hope organization, humanity has found refuge on eight new worlds. Life is hard on these new human colonies because the Men in Black Organization (MIBO) keeps the sun down. To survive, people must now make their own light and heat. Archer, Aquill, Elmira, Zandra, Jacy, Destin, Cara, Willow, and NikkoWillows younger brotherrepresent humanitys last hope. They must find a way to destroy MIBO before it destroys them. Too soon, the children are off on an impossible mission to stop MIBOs plans to unleash the sun plague on humanitys struggling new home worlds. Each of the children must overcome challenges, fears, and insecurities before their enemies exploit these weaknesses. And each must find the courage to face the unknown things that lurk in the dark, in the shadows on an abandoned planet known as Earth. Can humanity pin its last hope for survival on the brave, young adventurers?
Fifteen-year-old Alex struggles to overcome personal trauma and hardship as she competes with her arch rival for a place on the New Zealand swimming team participating in the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome.
"Beautifully mixes Georgette Heyer with Victoria Holt...[a] heartbreaker of a novel that sinks its claws right into you, then kisses the wound it leaves behind."-All About Romance (Desert Isle Keeper) A USA TODAY BESTSELLER She Needed A Husband... It's been three years since Laura Hayes's father died, leaving her and her invalid brother to subsist on the income from the family's failing perfume business. But time is swiftly running out. What she needs is a husband, and fast. A noble gentleman who can rescue them all from penury. When a mysterious stranger arrives in the village, he seems a perfect candidate. But Alex Archer is no hero. In fact, he just might be the opposite. He Wanted a Fort...
Archer has finally found the woman he wants to spend the rest of his life with — and she’s in love with him too. But if he wants a happy future with Hannah, he’ll have to keep his jackass friends from wrecking it all. They’re the kind of friends who’d try to help Archer propose by setting up a scavenger hunt that lands Hannah in a dark alleyway, where she crashes a gang initiation while searching for her next clue. The kind of friends who’d make Archer late for the birth of his baby by kidnapping him for a “fun” trip to Atlantic City. Can Archer keep his friends from ruining his happily ever after — without losing them forever? Everyone Gets Divorced is a new stand-alone comedy novel by Johnny B Truant, author of the Fat Vampire series. Fans of How I Met Your Mother and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia will love Everyone Gets Divorced.
"Fans of the series will enjoy exploring secondary characters' lives and the truly heroic compromises Tom makes to be with the woman he loves." -Library Journal A USA TODAY BESTSELLER He Needed Peace... Solicitor Tom Finchley has spent his life using his devious intellect to solve the problems of others. As for his own problems, they're nothing that a bit of calculated vengeance can't remedy. But that's all over now. He's finally ready to put the past behind him and settle down to a quiet, uncomplicated life. If only he could find an equally uncomplicated woman. She Wanted Adventure... Former lady's companion Jenny Holloway has just been given a modest independence. Now, all she wants is a bit of adventure. A chance to see the world and experience life far outside the restrictive limits of Victorian England. If she can discover the fate of the missing Earl of Castleton while she's at it, so much the better. From the gaslit streets of London to the lush tea gardens of colonial India, Jenny and Tom embark on an epic quest--and an equally epic romance. But even at the farthest edges of the British Empire, the past has a way of catching up with you...
Escape! Her stalker was out on bail. She was sheltering in place in her condo like a prisoner. He was free to walk the streets and she didn’t dare go out for fear of another attack. Her life was in shreds because of one man’s obsession for revenge when she was promoted above him. Miranda Major picked up her handbag, walked out of her home, and got into her car. The interstate stretched in front of her. An escape to a future she never expected with a man she had met before her life had been shattered. Only she would land in a mud puddle, her hair dripping from the rain pouring down when that man astride a big gray horse was staring at her. Archer Channing had been sleek and elegant in his...
A sunken nightmare. A deadly twist of fate. An action-packed romantic suspense. When rogue treasure hunter Archer Mahoney dives into dark Egyptian waters, he’s searching for the final pieces of an ancient treasure. But a deadly attack plunges him into an astonishing underwater discovery. It could rewrite the history books. Or stop him from meeting his first child forever. Rosalina’s night exploring an ancient Egyptian temple turns deadly when she is kidnapped by a ruthless adversary. But it’s not just her life on the line —her unborn child is at risk, and Rosalina will do anything to save the baby she never thought she’d have. Egypt is a land of intrigue and dark secrets. But when everything spirals out of control, will Archer and Rosalina ever become a family, or will they be yet another mystery amid the golden sands? Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime, with a happily ever after guaranteed.Treasured Whispers is book four in the steamy romantic suspense Treasure Hunters series, full of drama, danger, and passion. Warning: For readers who might be triggered by sensitive subject matter, this book contains scenes which some may find upsetting.