Whispers and rumors about The Barrens, and the strange creatures lurking within, run rampant. Determined to find the remaining vampires who stood against his father in the war, Braith knows it's dangerous to enter the inhospitable land. It's also their only chance of finding allies who might join the rebellion to overthrow the king. Though he once knew the powerful vampires rumored to reside within The Barrens, he's unsure what to expect if he succeeds in finding them. They were his enemies when he last saw them, but he'll do whatever is necessary to ensure a future for himself and Aria. Aria's determined to help Braith locate the vampires who could help with their cause. However, the world they uncover within The Barrens makes her realize that it won't be war or the king who tears her and Braith apart... It will be her. ***The Captive Series is mature YA/New Adult. This book contains some language, violence, and sexual situations. Recommended for ages sixteen and up.*** Recommended reading order for the completed Captive Series. Captured (Book 1) Renegade (Book 2) Refugee (Book 3) Salvation (Book 4) Redemption (Book 5) Broken (The Captive Series Prequel) Vengeance (Book 6) Unbound (Book 7)

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On a student tour through Europe, Nancy discovers that their leader is on a secret mission to transfer ten refugee children from an iron curtain country to freedom! Before the mission is completed, Nancy receives an urgent message from her father concerning a missing entry in a foreign film festival. Undaunted and clever, Nancy pursues an intriguing clue found in a student’s wheelchair and finds herself in great danger.

When they are attacked on their way back to the palace, Aria realizes she must do whatever is necessary to put an end to the threat looking to destroy all those she loves. Separated from Braith, she focuses on gathering new troops to fight against the powerful threat growing stronger with every passing day. With William, Daniel, Max, and Xavier by her side, she will learn what it means to be a queen and lead, or die trying. Braith will sacrifice anything and do whatever is necessary to keep Aria safe. However, there are some things that not even he understands or can stop from happening. Jack will do everything he can to help secure the future of their world and keep the peace. What he's not expecting is for a new danger to rise from within their allies; one none of them could have seen coming. Find out how it all ends in the thrilling conclusion to The Captive Series. ***Mature YA/New Adult. This book contains some language, violence, and sexual situations. Recommended for ages sixteen and up. This series is now complete. Recommended reading order for The Captive Series. Captured (Book 1) Renegade (Book 2) Refugee (Book 3) Salvation (Book 4) Redemption (Book 5) Broken (The Captive Series Prequel) Vengeance (Book 6) Unbound (Book 7)

A year has passed since the war against Jack's father freed the humans from their roles as servants to the vampire race. Having left the palace to ensure the outer towns are obeying the new laws, Jack struggles to come to terms with his haunting memories of the war. He's content to lose himself in the obscurity of the isolated lands... until he encounters Hannah. Hannah long ago accepted she would never leave the small town of Chippman. When Jack walks into her life, she can't deny her attraction to him. However, afraid Jack will reject her if he learns the truth, Hannah is determined to keep her distance from him. On the outside, Chippman appears normal, but its residents harbor secrets they're determined to hide--secrets that force the town to live under the rule of a vampire who could tear Jack and Hannah apart forever. ***The Captive Series is mature YA/New Adult. This book contains some language, violence, and sexual situations. Recommended for ages sixteen and up.*** Recommended reading order for the completed Captive Series. Captured (Book 1) Renegade (Book 2) Refugee (Book 3) Salvation (Book 4) Redemption (Book 5) Broken (The Captive Series Prequel) Vengeance (Book 6) Unbound (Book 7)

Driven by a burning need for vengeance, William sets out in search of the man who ended his mortal life. He's not expecting his hunt for Kane to lead him deep into the mountains where he discovers Tempest. Forced to flee her sheltered mountain town in search of help, Tempest has no idea what to expect from the world outside her valley. At first, she believes running into William is a miracle. Until she realizes he has only one thing on his mind... revenge. Torn between his mission to kill Kane and his growing feelings for Tempest, William agrees to help her fight the enemies invading her town. Once there, William learns a far larger threat than Kane looms on the horizon. A threat more powerful than anything they've ever faced and one that could destroy the new world they've created. ***The Captive Series is mature YA/New Adult. This book contains some language, violence, and sexual situations. Recommended for ages sixteen and up.*** Recommended reading order for the completed Captive Series. Captured (Book 1) Renegade (Book 2) Refugee (Book 3) Salvation (Book 4) Redemption (Book 5) Broken (The Captive Series Prequel) Vengeance (Book 6) Unbound (Book 7)

You’re Never Too Young to Fight Censorship! In Ban This Book by Alan Gratz, a fourth grader fights back when From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E. L. Konigsburg is challenged by a well-meaning parent and taken off the shelves of her school library. Amy Anne is shy and soft-spoken, but don’t mess with her when it comes to her favorite book in the whole world. Amy Anne and her lieutenants wage a battle for the books that will make you laugh and pump your fists as they start a secret banned books locker library, make up ridiculous reasons to ban every single book in the library to make a point, and take a stand against censorship. Ban This Book is a stirring defense against censorship that’s perfect for middle grade readers. Let kids know that they can make a difference in their schools, communities, and lives! “Readers, librarians, and all those books that have drawn a challenge have a brand new hero.... Stand up and cheer, book lovers. This one’s for you." —Kathi Appelt, author of the Newbery Honor-winning The Underneath “Ban This Book is absolutely brilliant and belongs on the shelves of every library in the multiverse.”—Lauren Myracle, author of the bestselling Internet Girls series, the most challenged books of 2009 and 2011 “Quick paced and with clear, easy-to-read prose, this is a book poised for wide readership and classroom use.”—Booklist "A stout defense of the right to read." —Kirkus Reviews “Gratz delivers a book lover’s book that speaks volumes about kids’ power to effect change at a grassroots level." —Publishers Weekly At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.