Virtual Light

The first three books in the Essie Cobb Senior Sleuth Mysteries---BINGOED, PAPOOSED, and VALENTINED

Magic has no weight. It has no volume or substance. The most powerful of magic can be housed in something as light as a feather... and it is. One black and one white. The two magic feathers of Tobadzistsini and Nayenezgani, twin Navajo gods. The white feather holds the power to heal all wounds and black can vanquish all enemies. Together they are virtually unstoppable but for the Godhunter the real difficulty will be deciding whether to fight the Navajo gods or join them. It all comes down to the color of Vervain's convictions. Although the feathers are black and white, her choices have all...

In a land ruled by armor, the iron man is king. Jakson the thief holds no love for the throne. His half-brother, the crown prince, hates him. His father, the king, refuses to acknowledge him. He is at home on the streets as a trickster and rogue. Yet he dreams of knighthood. For armor is power, and the king's knights wield the strongest steel. A desperate gamble leads Jakson to an otherworldly artifact: armor from another age. His discovery propels him into a deadly game of knights, a game of treachery, violence, and corruption. Threats arise from beyond the kingdom and from within. Allies ...

Discover the Universe's Hidden Blueprint—A Radical New Theory of Light, Matter, and Cosmic Structure. Threads and Luxidoni Light Theory: The DNA of the Universe introduces a revolutionary scientific model that challenges the Big Bang, quantum paradoxes, and abstract physics. Instead, it presents a structured, mechanical explanation of how the universe works—from the birth of the first thread to the formation of galaxies and dense Black Cores. In this mind-opening journey, you will explore how continuous threads and spinning units of energy—Luxidoni—form the building blocks of light,...

Desaray, a normal 14 year old girl, living a normal life. Her everyday life suddenly changed when the world as she knew it ceased to exist. Her world, but not her world. Monsters appearing out of nowhere. 90% of the population disappeared. An apocalypse like none other. A system gained from killing a single monster. Once human, now a dragon... All of these things happening all at the same time, turning Desaray's world upside down. How will she cope in this new world, not as a human but as a dragon?

Ford It’s my first time doing this kind of thing. I even gave him a fake name. After all, I’m never going to see him again. Virgil is nothing like my ex, and that's exactly what I want in a one-night stand. He’s alpha-as-hell, an ex-Marine, and when he takes me to his bedroom he checks off boxes I didn’t even know were there. Maybe I’m not as broken as I believed. It was supposed to only last one night—until Virgil shows up at my book shop driving a delivery truck. Great. Now we seem to be stuck together. There’s no way a man like him would ever fall for a geek like me—and ...

A spur-of-the-moment response of a rejected heart hurtles Emma into her enemy’s hands. Captured and trapped in the Shadowlands, Emma finds herself imprisoned and forced to face a new truth about her family. A truth that may force her to surrender and irrevocably change the path of her life. Can Emma bring herself to trust the son of her enemy to save them both, or will he betray her, trapping her forever In the Shadows? Kaiden, desperate to find and bring Emma home to restore their shattered relationship, works to establish their Light-Partner mind-link connection, solidifying their union...

Far more than a spiritual commentary on the “Our Father,” Fr. Semenenko offers a brief compendium of the spiritual life. Showing the logical progress in the spiritual life, Fr. Peter began with the final petition and worked his way forward—forward and upward, to the very throne of God. Indeed, according to Fr. Semenenko, the way to union with God begins with conversion. Conversion itself is a grace… Addressing these homilies to exiles and trying to interpret the signs of the times—signs that have not changed much—, he speaks much of God’s love and the need for conversion.

Catching a killer is a piece of cake... Or is it? When Mindy Macbay moves back to her hometown of Santa Verona, she soon finds herself on the receiving end of anonymous threats, and even worse, unpleasant encounters with her high school nemesis and former paramours. "Winters will have you giggling into your book!" Will Mindy unmask the killer before it’s too late? And will her annoying high-school nemesis manage to make Mindy's life sufficiently miserable? Praise for A.R. Winters: "The perfect balance of being lighthearted, but still a serious page-turning mystery." - Jaycie D, Amazon.com...

A dark, ominous cloud looms over the town of Moorefield. As Chad and his family return to his brother's cabin, they are faced with the biggest threat to their existence. Everything is on the line as Chad fights for his survival while putting his life on the line to protect everyone he cares about and restore a sense of normalcy to Moorefield. Pick up book three of an American EMP Survival Thriller series, Nation of Light!

A ghost story with a true crime twist. Based on the largest, unsolved art heist in history, GHOST AT THE GARDNER is a gripping, paranormal suspense mystery with a bit of added romance. Supernatural occurrences unfold as an old museum ghost and a young art intern team up to solve an investigation that has remained an FBI cold case for over 20 years. Readers won’t be able to put down this fast-paced novel full of ghostly spirits, mystical séances and first kisses in a spooky graveyard.

When Tiffany and Rosie evacuate their cottage to temporarily stay at the Sunset House boarding house, they think this might be a fun adventure... ... but instead, they witness a murder on their first morning. Soon, the duo find themselves investigating a dangerous and deadly situation. Meanwhile, the catnapper attempts to strike again, and Tiff and Rosie must form unexpected alliances to keep Mariposans safe. Praise for A.R. Winters: "The perfect balance of being lighthearted, but still a serious page-turning mystery." - Jaycie D, Amazon.com "A fun cozy mystery with engaging and ...

Emma Finch is stuck at her job writing throwaway articles for a birdwatching magazine. In fact, she’s starting to wonder if her editor even reads her work. But then, she gets an unexpected email: an invitation to interview a legendary folk singer known for writing one of the most beloved songs among birdwatchers. It’s not long before Emma travels to a small mountain town to get the interview of a lifetime. While the town of Sourwood appears quaint and cozy on the surface, it’s not long before things start to go amiss. First, Davy Pinesmith refuses to give Emma the interview he had ...

When, Beth, her husband, and four small children, move to a small town in Northern Minnesota near the end of the Great Depression, the good job which her husband hoped to secure, does not materalize. In dire straits, they find an abandoned cabin to live in and are forced to call on others to help provide milk for their little children. However, they soon find that there are others who also need help, and in helping others they find that the more they give of their time and meager resources the more they receive in return. They find that love and care for others brings many unexpected ...

NEI DAN AND XU CULTIVATION: THE PATH TO EMPTINESS "Nei Dan and Xu Cultivation: The Path to Emptiness" presents a comprehensive system of Taoist internal alchemy that integrates traditional Chinese energy cultivation practices with the concept of emptiness (Xu). The book outlines an 18-module progressive journey toward spiritual transformation and union with the Tao. The work begins with theoretical foundations, explaining how emptiness (Xu) forms the cornerstone of all alchemical transformation. It establishes the relationship between Xu, Wuji (ultimate emptiness), and Taiji (supreme ...

An Ear for Murder When oboist Sara Baron returns to her hometown for her grandfather's surprise birthday party, she discovers her childhood friend has been murdered and 'hear no evil' isn't an option. Whispered Clues The new community center celebrates its grand opening with a flair. Boom! Lights out! The building contractor? Dead. When Sara's former teacher is accused of the murder, Sara steps in to find the real culprit and restore harmony to her hometown. Bad Vibes A land deal, whistle blowing, a jealous ex. No shortage of motives for her friend’s disappearance. When her friend's ...

New & revised edition! An award-winning magical journey of self-discovery set in 16th century Italy. Berka was raised by her hermit father in the wild, secluded from human society. At the dawn of her fifteenth summer she meets a faun, a being from a different realm. The two are instantly drawn to each other, but their secret meetings are soon disturbed by the arrival of a group of bandits. The threat intensifies when the group’s leader establishes an alliance with evil spirits from the underworld. Berka’s father comes up with an escape plan, but she doesn’t want to leave and so she ...

Welcome to Sarah’s Eatery, where the food is to-die-for! Kylie’s move to Camden Falls didn’t go quite as she expected: now she's got two hunky men fighting for her affections, more culinary mishaps on her café's Oops Board, and ex in-laws who won’t leave her alone. "Winters will have you giggling into your book!" And, of course, there's the latest murder that Kylie gets drawn into... When local real estate bigshot “Mean Mike” Pratt is found dead in his office, accusations fly from every other storefront—in no small part because he owned them! Kylie’s hairdresser, Susie, is ...

In the joint eighth installment of the popular “The Pastor’s Lover” and “The Pastor’s Wife” series, two Black power couples have their scandalous secrets explode into the light of day. An unexpected health crisis leads to resolution of something that was bubbling just below the surface for years. These four friends and neighbors, Pastor Kendrick and first lady Tasha Johnson and Quinton Taylor and his wife, former first lady, Latavia, face the test of their lives when everything hidden spills into the light. Aging professional football player Quinton Taylor and his wife, former ...

I swore I’d stop playing it safe. No more shrinking back. No more letting life pass me by. But then Spencer Forrest walked into my world and looked at me like I was already his. And when he spoke? It wasn’t a suggestion. It was a command wrapped in heat and unspoken promises. Spencer doesn’t just want obedience. He sees the submission I’ve buried deep.And he’s going to draw it out, one command at a time. Behind closed doors he shows me what surrender really means. Praise, control, denial… each moment is a lesson, and how to finally voice the aching desires I’ve never dared ...