Fourteen-year-old Danielle MacGowan has never quite fit in— but she always thought that one day she would figure out how to be normal. Then a pint-sized invisible dragon starts following her around and she meets a boy with emerald eyes from the bad part of town. Danielle is faced with a beautiful, deadly world she never knew existed. She must call on her own hidden power if she is to survive.

From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author John Gilstrap, a new Victoria Emerson Thriller. With America brought to the brink of destruction, one woman becomes the last hope of a nation and its people. One-time congressional representative Victoria Emerson has become the leader of a small town in West Virginia, where it’s a struggle just to provide food and shelter. Progress is encouraging—until one morning her son sounds the alarm “Blue Fire!”—the code phrase for imminent danger. A renegade band of National Guardsmen wants to take over the town and steal its resources. They’ve got the firepower to eliminate anyone who puts up a fight. But Victoria swore an oath to defend her people. It’s time to tap into the traditional American values of courage, ingenuity, and patriotism—and fight fire with fire. Praise for the Victoria Emerson Thriller Series “A nonstop roller coaster of suspense! Crimson Phoenix ticks every box for big-book thrillerdom.” —Jeffery Deaver, New York Times bestselling author “Crimson Phoenix snaps with action from the very first page.” —Marc Cameron, New York Times bestselling author of Bone Rattle and of Tom Clancy’s Shadow of the Dragon “An engrossing sequel . . . Fans will delight in the resilience of Gilstrap’s family of preppers and their quest for survival on their terms.” —Publishers Weekly on Blue Fire

A charming story about kindness, friendship, and magic from a rising star picture book creator. How did dragons get their fire? It all began once upon a magical kingdom, where a fearsome dragon stalked the land. The dragon was mean and scary and evil, or so the stories said. One day, two brave children set out to stop him for good. But when they finally met the monster, he wasn't quite what they expected . . . Find out how two kids' determination to save their village led to a friendship that will warm the hearts of dragon lovers everywhere in this gorgeously illustrated celebration of the magic of kindness.

A string of protests by animal-rights activists appear to have culminated in a double murder at a wolf lab, which releases into the wild a rare animal: a blue wolf. To the Ojibwa a blue wolf means luck; but if captured or killed, Armageddon. Grady Service is in a race against time as an elusive poachers' ring chooses its final target: the blue wolf. For more on Joseph Heywood and the Woods Cop Mysteries, visit www.josephheywood.com

Blue Fire takes an up-close-and-personal look inside one of the most interesting seasons in Blues history. From the Scott Stevens controversy and the first full-blown strike in NHL history to the team's early departure from the playoffs, Dave Simons gives the reader a front-row seat during the St. Louis Blues' 1991-92 Silver Anniversary season.

Diego is a young man just starting out in life in a post medieval time period. He incidentally discovers a transcendental weapon which causes great problems and ultimately gives great benefit to his lifeline. The supporting cast of persons participating in Diego's life do not understand his commission and find his devotions foolish. Just the same, in the end, the adventures and mysteries uncovered in his journey are great teaching moments to any and all who venture a read.

She can have it all... But it all will be a lie Adara longs for a place to belong. When she creates blue flames, they confirm her deepest fear. Nobles have magic. Commoners do not. Her seamstress mother took the name of Adara's father to the grave for a reason. Fortunately, the Dragonmaster will give Adara a false identity. For a price. War has come, and the Dragon Mages are all that hold the invaders back. A blue mage would turn the tide. Except... Adara doesn't act like a noble. Her magic refuses to work. And love blooms where it cannot be. As lies multiply, dragons and mages die. The Dragonmaster wants his blue mage. Now. One man promises to fix Adara's problems. He's also the man the Dragonmaster needs her to kill. If you love secrets, dragons, and clean romance, pick up your copy of Blue Fire today! *Does contain some profanity, but no f-words.