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When the sheriff of West Feliciana Parish is found murdered in his own jail, Niki Dupre is called in to investigate. Soon, Niki learns that a local chapter of the infamous MS-13 gang is responsible. But they are hired thugs; gangs do not kill sheriffs without getting paid. The more Niki delves into the murder, the more entangled she gets with the local gang and their leader Juan Valdez. And he doesn't play by the rules.

After the cards were dealt, one player didn't make the cut. At a local poker tournament, a player is murdered after the first game day. A suspect is booked for the murder, but something doesn't add up. To root out the real killer, Niki joins the tournament. But is the deck stacked against her?

Unleashing Your Super Powers are unique short stories that inspires children to believe in themselves and their abilities, while teaching values such as teamwork, kindness, and perseverance.

Os números 1, 2 e 3 viviam sozinhos achando que um era mais importante do que o outro, até descobrirem que precisam um do outro e que, juntos, podem fazer muitas coisas. Um livro interativo de alfabetização matemática, que apresenta ao leitor os números, tratando ainda de assuntos como amizade, respeito e união.​ Agora em audiolivro!

Forty-five magical short stories to enjoy round the clock from one of the world's best-loved children's authors. Fly away with the Snippet Pixies in search of a new home, discover the secret ingredient in the fairies' spell to make people better, and join Chitter-the-gnome as he discovers a Wishing Balloon!

The Crocodile Who Lost His Glasses and Other Stories is a collection of nine imaginative tales for children of all ages from Giles Ekins, author of the acclaimed The Adventures of a Travelling Cat books. A collection of tales perfect for bedtime, The Crocodile Who Lost His Glasses and Other Stories will delight listeners of all ages.

Welcome to Willakaville! It's an ordinary small town turned upside down by magic, mayhem, and mystery. Follow amazing children through incredible adventures as they battle monsters, travel back in time, and zoom through outer space. Listeners will learn valuable lessons on problem solving, ownership, self-esteem, creativity, and manners.

Sasha I don’t need help in any room of my house…much less the bedroom. All of my time is better spent taking care of my patients. One day the door rings and my drop-dead gorgeous neighbor is standing there with a box in his hand. His dog, Fortune, chewed up a delivery from a friend of mine and he had to replace the item. When I open the box, I’m horrified that my friend sent me a personal bedroom happiness helper…and it isn’t small…at all. But the meeting does set off some magic with Liam and I start to question if my job is all I need in life. Liam is confident, charismatic, ...

Zena Good job. Nice home. Growing bank account. I’ve got it all. All except a man as my friend Zeek points out on the regular. So Zeek decides to get me an early Christmas gift…a singing elf telegram with a present that makes me turn every shade of red when I open it. But I’ve got bigger problems than a lively, rainbow meat stick…I’ve got plumbing problems. When Harry, the comical elf, comes to my rescue, I reconsider my “I’ve got it all” stance. Harry is honest, hard-working, and I can’t get that silly elf and his ridiculously catchy song out of my head. Maybe I need ...

Bella My sisters thought they’d surprise me with a trip to see my friend for Christmas. Little did I know, it was a set up for an intervention. They all think I’m cynical about love…well, who wouldn’t after what I’ve been through?! A gift exchange has me considering finding a new friend, and when the gift slips from my hands and out the window onto the handsome neighbor’s lap below, I’m mortified. The amusing mishap does lead to a date. And maybe an intervention of love. Cam is take-charge, ask questions later, and makes me feel more than I’ve ever felt. But my bliss is ...

As Violet Sidhu and her friends prepare to sell hats at the Halloway Hills Middle School Christmas fair, they discover their hats have gone missing! In book two of the Halloway Hills Middle School Mysteries, after a box of crocheted hats goes missing, Violet and her friends must come up with an alternative plan to raise money at the annual Christmas fair. When Violet discovers what’s happened to her hats, thanks to the new guy at school, getting them back turns out to be harder than she thought. Will Violet get her hats back in time for the school’s Christmas fair?

Jacob’s brother is king and married. His sister is about to be. His younger sister is happy in her home. But where does he fit in? Is he too young for the job his brother has given him? A story of faith, family, and identity. A sequel short story to Courage and Corruption.

Adorable little Holly Polly loves to read and has found a way to share with those around her her favorite short stories. With a style only Holly Polly has, she never answers correctly any questions asked of her. The world she lives in is no more than her favorite stories. Whatever you want to know, you won’t get a straight answer from Holly Polly. Her answers are always shockingly sweet. Holly Polly is a story that will keep you smiling.

Bobo entdeckt die Welt und Hasi ist immer dabei! In sechs kurzen Geschichten entdecken der kleine Bobo und sein blauer Stoffhase den Frühling und wie man seine Zähne putzt. Sie warten auf Weihnachten, verreisen und brauchen keinen Schnuller mehr, aber dafür manchmal etwas Trost. Abgerundet wird die Produktion mit thematisch passenden Kinderliedern. Mit Bobo und Hasi können Kinder ab zwei Jahren verreisen, trösten und Alltagsabenteuer erleben. 6 HörErlebnisse mit Klängen und Liedern für die Kleinsten werden siebenschläferstark von Katrin Gerken gesprochen.

A series of gruesome murders haunt a small Irish village. After a mysterious woman arrives to the town, the villagers find a young girl tortured and mutilated at the bottom of Devil’s Drop. Who is "The Lady on the Hill"? A prosperous, self-absorbed couple uncharacteristically offer shelter to two beggars. But then both claim to be reincarnated souls from a long-forgotten past, hell bent on possessing their saviors to be reunited in flesh. Who are the "Kids in the Park"? Listen to find the answers to these questions and other stories in this horror collection.

Snap Shots are short stories about women who overcome emotional and physical challenges, and become empowered.

The twins are on the hunt for ghosts again, and trouble follows. Tripping into an open grave, they discover a dead man covered in fresh blood. They race to find Hawk Theriot, the only federal ranger in the vast Atchafalaya Basin. Hawk tracks the murderer through clues left at the scene. Meanwhile, the murderer breaks into Hawk's camp in search of the twins, putting Kristi's life in jeopardy.

Time Wasters are short adventures based on true stories. They’re all titled Super Short Preludes because they are just that: super short stories that lead up to big life concepts or events, designed to help pass short spouts of time. Each mini-book in the series actually contains an entire story that will draw you in, make you laugh, and then allow you to move on with your life.

Every year, different animals from all over the huge Sahara desert gather at the lakes of Ounianga for a very exciting event! The Sahara is the world's largest desert and is one of the hardest places to live on the planet. Some of the animals travel across the dry, hot desert for days and days to get to the oasis. By the time the animals who will take part in the competition arrive at the lakes of Ounianga, they are very tired and hungry. Some will dance, some will sing, and others will run a race. The question is who will win? And what lessons do they learn along the way?

Reading to children is very important to cultivate their interest in books and to spend time together. Just as important is to talk about what was brought up in the story. This opens up teaching moments where an adult can pass on hard-earned knowledge and wisdom to a child. There are five stories in this collection that address messy rooms, not judging things by how they look, how everyone has special skills, to be careful about being too proud and about complaining too much.