"An unlikely hero. An extraordinary story. The raven doesn t want you to read his story. What if you find out the location of his treasure? Or worse, what if you learn his secret that ravens can talk? But you should read it, even though the raven wants to be left alone. A pesky pigeon, a beady-eyed weatherhen, a ghost boy and a lovestruck scarecrow will make sure this story isn t just about one grumpy raven. With their help, the raven will uncover a thief, sing his own song, and discover there s more to life than being magnificent. Just promise that you won t steal his treasure."

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2020 WORLD FANTASY AWARD Gods meddle in the fates of men, men play with the fates of gods, and a pretender must be cast down from the throne in this masterful first fantasy novel from Ann Leckie, New York Times bestselling author and winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke Awards. "Absolutely wonderful. . .utterly brilliant." -- The New York Times Book Review For centuries, the kingdom of Iraden has been protected by the god known as the Raven. He watches over his territory from atop a tower in the powerful port of Vastai. His will is enacted through the Raven's Lease, a human ruler chosen by the god himself. His magic is sustained by the blood sacrifice that every Lease must offer. And under the Raven's watch, the city flourishes. But the Raven's tower holds a secret. Its foundations conceal a dark history that has been waiting to reveal itself. . .and to set in motion a chain of events that could destroy Iraden forever. "It's a delight to read something so different, so wonderful and strange." -- Patrick Rothfuss For more Ann Leckie, check out:Ancillary JusticeAncillary SwordAncillary Mercy Provenance

THE RAVEN SPEAKS is a story that is part fictional and part true. I chose Kenner, Louisiana, a beautiful southern city for the distinguished setting of this book. The Raven is a symbolic figure used to guide the main character Mr. Daniels into spiritual truth. Mr. Daniels is chosen to advise the world that a spiritual change is coming and that Human kind must prepare for this change. THE RAVEN SPEAKS is a spiritual journey that carries you beyond this earthly depth to a celestial height beyond imagination. Mattie Simms was born in Yazoo City, Mississippi. She is the youngest of three children. The offspring of her father a Blacksmith and mother a Literature Professor. She accredits her mother for her interest in writing. Some of her poetry was published in the GREAT AMERICAN POETRY ANTHOLOGY and the NATIONAL LIBRARY OF POETRY. Her love for children inspired her to write more books. Some of her catalog includes THE CHRISTMAS WELL, THE PETS FIREWORKS, and THE "Q" KIDS and THE "Q" KIDS HEALTH CENTER BOOK. Mattie Simms currently resides in Los Angeles, California. Presently, she is working on UNVEILED THOUGHTS her first book of poetry. www.TheQKidsKanlearn.com

John Morgan and his wife can barely contain their excitement upon arriving as the new teachers in a Yup’ik village on the windswept Alaskan tundra. Lured north in search of adventure, the couple hope to immerse themselves in the ancient Arctic culture. But their move proves disastrous when a deadly epidemic strikes and the isolated community descends into total chaos. When outside help fails to arrive, John’s only hope lies in escaping the snow covered tundra and the hunger of the other survivors by making the thousand-mile trek across the Alaskan wilderness for help. Along the way, he encounters a blind Yup’ik girl and an elderly woman who need his protection as badly as he needs their knowledge of the terrain and their companionship to survive. And as the harsh journey and constant danger push him beyond his limits, John discovers a new sense of hope and the possibility of loving again.

An enchanting story from Maggie Stiefvater featuring Opal, Ronan, and Adam from her bestselling Raven Cycle, taking place after the events of The Raven King.

The author of the Gabriel's Inferno Trilogy reveals a beautiful yet deadly underworld where creatures of the night roam and Gabriel and Julianne become the target of a powerful but elusive enemy... Raven Wood spends her days at Florence’s Uffizi gallery restoring Renaissance art. But an innocent walk home after an evening with friends changes her life forever. When she intervenes in the senseless beating of a homeless man, his attackers turn on her, dragging her into an alley. Raven is only semiconscious when their assault is interrupted by a cacophony of growls followed by her attackers' screams. Mercifully, she blacks out, but not before catching a glimpse of a shadowy figure who whispers to her... Cassita vulneratus. When Raven awakes, she is inexplicably changed. Upon returning to the Uffizi, no one recognizes her. More disturbingly, she discovers that she’s been absent an entire week. With no recollection of her disappearance, Raven learns that her absence coincides with one of the largest robberies in Uffizi history - the theft of a set of priceless Botticelli illustrations. When the police identify her as their prime suspect, Raven is desperate to clear her name. She seeks out one of Florence's wealthiest and most elusive men in an attempt to uncover the truth. Their encounter leads Raven to a dark underworld whose inhabitants kill to keep their secrets... THIS EDITION ONLY: Includes Bonus Scenes