In a world full of superhuman abilities, not all dream of being a hero. Ember’s life is turned upside down the day villains brutally murder her parents. No one comes to their aid, including their comrades—the other Guardians. She loses her trust in the supposed heroes and vows to never follow in her parents’ footsteps. A dark secret looms in Aiden’s past and he aspires to become a Guardian as a way to cope. At university, he meets Ember, and an undeniable spark ignites between them. But Aiden wrestles with his developing feelings for her, and as they grow closer, unexpected dangers threaten their bond, including his secret. Aiden struggles to open up about his past to Ember, since it would reveal a troubling link to her parents’ murders, and Ember finds herself questioning everything she believes to be true about Guardians. Not only could Aiden’s secret tear them apart, but it may also lay the foundation for the Guardians’ undoing … A.M. McPherson breaks onto the literary scene with a coming-of-age story full of romance, suspense, and mystery. Fans of Renegades and My Hero Academia will enjoy this fresh take on a superhero world.

A child’s abduction sends a father reeling in this Whitbread Award-winning novel that explores time and loss with “narrative daring and imaginative genius” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). Stephen Lewis, a successful author of children’s books, is on a routine trip to the supermarket with his three-year-old daughter. In a brief moment of distraction, she suddenly vanishes—and is irretrievably lost. From that moment, Lewis spirals into bereavement that effects his marriage, his psyche, and his relationship with time itself: “It was a wonder that there could be so much movement, so much purpose, all the time. He himself had none at all.” In The Child in Time, acclaimed author Ian McEwan “sets a story of domestic horror against a disorienting exploration in time” producing “a work of remarkable intellectual and political sophistication” that has been adapted into a PBS Masterpiece movie starring Benedict Cumberbatch (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). “A beautifully rendered, very disturbing novel.” —Publishers Weekly

300 years without the guardian Angel Fields the town of Everlyn has fallen into ruins at the hands of those who betrayed her. Now the curse has been broken. And Fields finds herself face to face with Ambrose Deity. Is he her enemy or her savior? With the Guardians finally reunited it s now time to fight their biggest battle that they didn't even know was coming. Will Fields, Firebird, Blueflame, Mayleaf, and Fairytiea be able to defeat their greatest enemy of all time? Or is it already too late? Join them as they fight against the evil god.

Villains aren’t the only ones good at keeping secrets. Months ago, Black Mold and his gang of villains attacked the city of Stalwarth, leaving mass destruction in their wake. Little did Ember and Aiden know it was just the beginning of the villains’ plans. Ember is determined to uncover the truth about her parents’ murders. But as she unearths secret after secret, Ember wonders who she can trust. Are the Guardians truly selfless heroes, or are they just as conniving as the villains they fight? Meanwhile, Aiden’s dream of becoming a Guardian is turning into a nightmare. His power grows alongside his anger. Is he cracking under the pressure, or is something more nefarious at play? Ember and Aiden promised each other nothing would tear them apart as they try to solve the secrets surrounding them. But to keep that promise, they’ll have to risk the lives of those they love the most.

Ethan is a member of the Named, sworn to fight the Order of Chaos, an evil group determined to permanently change the course of history. But he is also a normal high school student trying desperately to keep up with his homework and fit in. When he is assigned to mentor Isabel, a cute classmate and future member of the Named, the line between his two lives begins to blur. So begins an epic quest as Ethan, Isabel, and others travel through time to battle dark forces and protect the future.

For too long, the magical kingdom of Iressia has been overrun with disease and starvation. The people are suffering and dying. Something must be done before it’s too late. Princess Seraphina Kinsley would do anything to save her dying kingdom, including finding the Guardians of Iressia to light the five towers that protect their kingdom from darkness. With the help of her friend, Jer, she brings the Guardians together and sends them on the quest of a lifetime. The four young Guardians are just discovering their powers and learning to master the elements they control. Pressed for time, the four women set out to light the first tower, unsure of the dangers ahead. They only know that the dark sorcerer, Alastair, is hunting them and will do anything in his power to claim Iressia as his own. The Guardians are rising once more to restore their kingdom to its rightful glory. Together, Princess Seraphina, Jer, and the four Guardians must learn to trust each other and discover the mysteries of their past in order to save their beloved kingdom. Discover this epic story of magic, danger, and romance in the first installment of The Guardians of Iressia.

From American Book Award-winning author Ana Castillo comes a suspenseful, moving novel about a sensuous, smart, and fiercely independent woman. Eking out a living as a teacher’s aide in a small New Mexican border town, Tía Regina is also raising her teenage nephew, Gabo, a hardworking boy who has entered the country illegally and aspires to the priesthood. When Gabo’s father, Rafa, disappears while crossing over from Mexico, Regina fears the worst. After several days of waiting and with an ominous phone call from a woman who may be connected to a smuggling ring, Regina and Gabo resolve to find Rafa. Help arrives in the form of Miguel, an amorous, recently divorced history teacher; Miguel’s gregarious abuelo Milton; a couple of Gabo’s gangbanger classmates; and a priest of wayward faith. Though their journey is rife with challenges and danger, it will serve as a remarkable testament to family bonds, cultural pride, and the human experience Praise for The Guardians NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE “An always skilled storyteller, [Castillo] grounds her writing in . . . humor, love, suspense and heartache–that draw the reader in.” –Chicago Sunday Sun-Times “A rollicking read, with jokes and suspense and joy rides and hearts breaking . . . This smart, passionate novel deserves a wide audience.” –Los Angeles Times “What drives the novel is its chorus of characters, all, in their own way, witnesses and guardian angels. In the end, Castillo’s unmistakable voice–earthy, impassioned, weaving a ‘hybrid vocabulary for a hybrid people’–is the book’s greatest revelation.” –Time Out New York “A wonderful novel . . . Castillo’s most important accomplishment in The Guardians is to give a unique literary voice to questions about what makes up a ‘family.’ ” –El Paso Times “A moving book that is both intimate and epic in its narrative.” –Oscar Hijuelos, author of The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love