Virtual Light

The millennium has come and gone, leaving in its wake only stunned survivors. In Los Angeles, Berry Rydell is a former armed-response rentacop now working for a bounty hunter. Chevette Washington is a bicycle messenger turned pickpocket who impulsively snatches a pair of innocent-looking sunglasses. But these are no ordinary shades. What you can see through these high-tech specs can make you rich—or get you killed. Now Berry and Chevette are on the run, zeroing in on the digitalized heart of DatAmerica, where pure information is the greatest high.

San Francisco in the nearish future. Ex-cop Berry Rydell's lost one job he didn't much like and landed another he likes even less. Some sunglasses—actually high-end kit infused with super-sensitive data—were stolen from a courier, and a man named Warbaby's been charged with retrieving them. And Warbaby needs Rydell's help. But, with SFPD Homicide involved, an abandoned bridge populated by freaks and misfits, and some weirdness involving the Republic of Desire and a 'Death Star', it's turning out to be a very strange and dangerous scene indeed . . .

Rydell is on his way back to near-future San Francisco. His job has him convinced that his career is going nowhere, but his friend Laney, phoning from Tokyo, says there's more interesting work for him in Northern California. And there is, although it will eventually involve his former girlfriend, a Taoist assassin, the secrets Laney has been hacking out of the depths of DatAmerica, the CEO of the PR firm that secretly runs the world and the apocalyptic technological transformation of, well, everything.

I moved across the country to go to Dogson University to experience real life, not the sheltered existence I led through high school under the thumbs of my ultra-religious parents. Drinking, partying, the works… but what I never expected was to feel the way I do about my new dorm neighbor, Jack. I’ve never had a girlfriend before. Never even cared. So why is it this intimidating frat-boy rock climber has gotten such a hold of me? He’s the kind of guy who would’ve kicked my ass in high school, but instead, he loves doing something else to it. It’s all just for fun, but how can we ...

Two best friends. One ancient book. Countless adventures. Naomi Williams, a bright and determined girl with an unshakable faith, and Luke Miller, her adventurous yet skeptical best friend, are just ordinary 11-year-olds living in the quiet town of Everbrook, MI—or so they think. But when they stumble upon a mysterious glowing book hidden in an abandoned chapel, their lives are thrown into an epic adventure they never expected. The book, The Chronicles of Light, holds the stories of legendary Christian heroes throughout history—yet many of its pages are blank. Why? Because Naomi and Luke...

Colin Laney is here looking for work. He is an intuitive fisher for patterns of information. But Laney knows how to sift for the dangerous bits. Which makes him useful - to certain people. Chia McKenzie is here on a rescue mission. Her idol is the singer Rez, of the band Lo,Rez. When the Seattle chapter of the Lo,Rez fan club decided that he might be in trouble in Tokyo, they sent Chia to check it out. Rei Toei is the idoru - the beautiful, entirely virtual media star adored by all Japan. Rez has declared that he will marry her. This is the rumor that has brought Chia to Tokyo.

This Gospel of Thomas, inclusive of the Gospel of Mary Magdalene, was found at the Nag Hammadi site in the Egyptian desert in December of 1945 along with some other books collectively called the “Nag Hammadi Library.” These texts were very fragmented with age and in a state of advanced decay. The original parchments now rest in the Coptic Museum in Cairo. They have been thought to have been written and dated from 100-245 A.D., according to some sources. Until today these sacred texts have only been able to be partially interpreted by scholars because no complete record of these texts ...

Time moves fast on the racetrack. It moves even faster when you’re being chased. Kinsley It’s a transpacific flight, my fresh start thousands of miles away from the danger that’s imprisoned me. Producing a new Formula 1 docuseries is my way out. I’m done cowering, hiding, and being afraid of what lurks in the shadows. Nothing can touch me now. Except maybe him… Embedding with this Texas racing team just became a lot more attractive. The way he’s looking at me, with eyes so blue they should be illegal? I recognize a sexy smolder when I see one. Can sixteen hours on an airplane ...

The author of The Internet of Things presents his latest book.

AS ABOVE: The High Court in the heavens has decreed Earth is in crisis. Archangel Ariel wants to end the planet but The Omnipresence sees another way to help save humankind. The spiritual Laws of the Universe have been rewritten by Metatron. Can the Celestial plan succeed, or will human intervention thwart it before it has even begun? SO BELOW: The time is nigh, 2016. Eight strangers are brought to the Mermaid Centre in Wales to an Outdoor Pursuit adventure. Why do they all share the same blue eyes? Why do they feel inexplicably drawn to each other? Supernatural occurrences, first love and ...

Play until it kills you Uncle Robert died, and that sucks, but it’s just the beginning of Channing’s strange, unbelievable tale. After figuring out the password to the odd gaming console his uncle willed him, Channing finds himself in a hub containing thousands of knock-off games filled with action, loot, variety, and some extremely hot women at every turn. It’s a gamer’s wet dream, right until Channing discovers the dark secret hidden within the console. Uncle Robert didn’t die of a stroke. He was killed in the game by another player, one whose guild is now targeting Channing. ...

This biography of James Clerk Maxwell tells the story of one of the greatest physicists of the nineteenth century. Maxwell discovered the relationship between electricity, magnetism, and light, which prepared the way for radio waves and the internet. Albert Einstein, who developed the theory of relativity, said, “I stand not on the shoulders of Newton, but on the shoulders of James Clerk Maxwell.” Maxwell’s work on color theory, thermodynamics and physics laid the foundation for modern science. What many do not know, is that James Clerk Maxwell considered his greatest discovery to be ...

Discover the power to change your life through connection to Source Language Embark on a captivating journey of discovery that will forever change the way you perceive the power of communication with the Divine. This book demystifies Light Language, presenting it as a universal source of spiritual connection that transcends linguistic barriers. By presenting the subject in a clear, easy-to-understand manner, it guides readers, regardless of their background or spiritual beliefs, to unlock the hidden potential within them. Light language is a powerful tool that can be used to connect with ...

Discover the transformative power of light language to heal your mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual bodies. Unlocking the Mysteries of Light Language: Book of 144 Codes presents a collection of uniquely channeled frequencies of healing, alignment, expansion, and awakenings, encoded in geometric symbols. Author and Speaker, Patricia Walls, is a light language practitioner with a deep understanding of its power to heal and transform. She is also the developer of the life-changing tool, Hall of Records® healing. She shares her knowledge and experience with the reader in this ...

When the Swan Of The Sea's housekeeping manager is found dead near a shipping container, the crew is rocked—and not just by the waves. The ship’s security chief, Steve Johnson, is benched due to a long (and loud) history of arguments with the victim, Luisa Diaz. So temporary Captain Ethan Lee turns to the one person who always manages to find trouble—and solve it: Addi. The deeper Addi digs, the murkier things get. From a secret burglary ring to a scammed gambler with a grudge, Luisa had plenty of enemies—and plenty of secrets. Why was Luisa snooping around passengers’ rooms ...

Welcome to Sarah’s Eatery, where the food is to-die-for! Escaping a dreadful marriage and an angry ex-husband, Kylie Berry moves to the small town of Camden Falls, Kentucky, to run her cousin’s café, Sarah’s Eatery. Only one problem: Kylie can’t cook to save her life, and the longtime chef walks out on Kylie’s first day. "Winters will have you giggling into your book!" Answering the call for a new chef, in walks lovely Rachel Summers, a friendly local brownie-addict who immediately gets the job. But when Rachel is found dead a few hours later, all fingers point to Kylie and her ...

Will Hanna thought he was on the right track. He got a good job. Bought a nice house. Built a beautiful backyard pool. He spends most of his time at work, sacrificing a social life for corporate advancement, but it's a trade-off his dream home justifies. Until Will loses his job. Suddenly unemployed, Will takes to spending hours on end appreciating the pool he can no longer afford. Day after day, he sits beside it, watching its beautiful ripples as they lull him into a state of blithe indifference, quieting the part of his brain sounding alarm bells. In the midst of ignoring his personal ...

New Town. New Café. Deadly Secrets. Tiffany Black was ready for a fresh start—quaint small-town life, a cozy café, and days filled with cupcakes, coffee, and zero drama. But from the moment she and her best friend, Rosie, open their bakery, things start to go horribly wrong. First, someone sabotages the café, determined to shut them down before they even get started. Then, a murder rocks the town—and all signs point to someone who’s a little too close for comfort. Who is trying to destroy Tiffany's dream? Who wanted the victim dead? And how long before the killer strikes again? As ...

In the spiritual realm of the unseen world, Satan represents the epitome of evil, an adversary continually scheming against humanity and God’s divine plan. Commonly understood as the devil, Satan’s role in the Christian Church extends beyond folklore or superstition. Satan has relied on charming and magnetic personalities for centuries to perpetuate his lies. History is replete with Pastors, Preachers, and Teachers masquerading as trusted religious leaders when in reality they are wolves in sheep’s clothing. I know what I’m about to say may sound like a conspiracy theory to some, ...

"HQ: Operating In Your Heavenly Intelligence" introduces a groundbreaking concept in spiritual leadership and practical faith application—Heavenly Intelligence (HQ). While IQ measures analytical thinking and EQ addresses emotional awareness, HQ represents a believer's capacity to perceive, discern, understand, and operate according to divine realities while navigating earthly systems. This transformative work reframes the Christian experience through the powerful lens of heavenly citizenship—asserting that believers are not merely struggling pilgrims passing through a foreign land, but ...