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Short novels are movie length narratives that may well be the perfect length for science fiction stories. This audio collection presents the best-of-the-best short science fiction novels published in 2012 by current and emerging masters of this vibrant form.

On the shady side of LA in 1961, African-American private eye Easy Rawlins can go places a white detective cannot. So when Saul Lynx needs a missing woman found, he hires Easy to do his dirty work. Elizabeth Eady - ‘Black Betty’ - is as dark as midnight and just as beautiful. An old acquaintance of Easy’s when he was a child back in Texas, she had been working for a rich white woman in Beverley Hills, but left her job with no forwarding address.

What's the point of the church anyway? The emerging generation is opting out of the church in large numbers. They're embarrassed at how the church is portrayed in the media and dismayed at what appears to be their options for participation. Is church really necessary anymore? Is it even possible? Tim Soerens sees this unsettled state of affairs as an extraordinary opportunity: The church, he says, is on the edge of a new possibility at the very moment so much of it feels like it's falling apart.

Sidney Aronofsky is one of the best chess players under age 16. When he's arrested for trying to buy drugs, it comes as a total surprise to those who know him. The expectations of parents, schools, and tutors pressure the young players. Sidney loves and wants to play chess, but dislikes the constant spotlight. He thinks that if he appears to be involved in drugs he'll be excused from playing on the school's team.

The Cruisers are in trouble—again. The freedom of expression they've enjoyed by publishing their own school newspaper, THE CRUISER, has spread all the way to England, where kids from a school "across the pond" are now contributors to their own school's most talked-about publication. When photos start to go alongside the articles written by kids, things get suspicious. Zander, Kambui, LaShonda, Bobbi—and a bunch of students from Harlem's DaVinci Academy and London's Phoenix School—come to learn that words and pictures in a newspaper don't always tell the whole story.

In Journey Through the Sacred Seasons: Exploring the 7 Biblical Feasts, we delve into the significance and symbolism of each of these feasts, unraveling their ancient origins and contemporary relevance. From the joyous celebration of The Feast of Weeks to the introspective Day of Atonement, each feast carries its own unique message and lessons.

Originally penned and illustrated by beloved Victorian artist Walter Crane, this enchanting collection takes young listeners (and the young at heart!) on a charming journey through the alphabet, where each letter introduces a familiar friend from traditional nursery lore.

Dive into this captivating extract from Parodies of the Works of English and American Authors, Vol 1, where Tennysons iconic Charge of the Light Brigade is humorously revisited. This collection playfully explores a range of topics, from the Clergy and the Fairer Sex to Doctors and Engineers, delivering a delightful twist on the original poem. - Summary by Kim

Join us for the lively wedding celebration of Brighton Early and Miss Amy Lee, where love is in the air but complications abound! Among the guests is Brightons charming yet roguish ex, Billy, whose wandering eyes may stir up more than just jealousy. With a kings ransom in family jewels and a mysterious Egyptian scarab rumored to carry a dark legacy, the stage is set for a delightful farce. Prepare for a cast of colorful characters, including a clever burglar and a host of eccentric relatives, all adding to the chaos and comedy of this unforgettable occasion! - Summary by ToddHW

Dive into the world of early screwball comedy with It Pays To Advertise. This delightful tale follows a soap manufacturing moguls efforts to push his carefree son towards success. With a cast of quirky characters—including a mysterious Countess who may or may not speak French, a charming sweetheart whose loyalty is questionable, and a relentless theatrical press agent—chaos ensues as the son launches a rival soap company against his fathers wishes. Join us for a laugh-filled journey where the motto is clear “No. 13 Soap ... Its Unlucky for Dirt.” - Summary by Son of the Exiles

Dive into a clever parody of the classic swashbuckling adventure, She, by H. Rider Haggard. In this humorous take, we pay homage to the captivating tale of Lady Ayesha while playfully exploring the narrative with the insights of our quirky Editor, Neeru Iyer, and the charming Publisher, Julie VW. Their witty commentary throughout the story adds an engaging layer to this delightful homage that respects the originals spirit without losing its comedic edge.

Even if you've struggled with addiction before, it is possible to achieve a fulfilling, sober life without feeling lost or alone. Addiction traps you in a cycle of guilt and self-doubt, making you fear judgment or abandonment. Imagine transforming feelings of worthlessness into a journey of self-discovery and hope. Yes, it's possible! This book serves as your guide, helping you break free and find joy in a new life through the RENEW framework.

What if we're all just searching for something? Anna Stewart is lost. After barely surviving a car accident as a teenager, Anna is scared of settling. Flitting between jobs, boyfriends and homes whenever she gets bored, she has no idea what the future holds. Then her brother Brodie, minister of Glendale, suggests she moves to the beautiful Scottish village, lining up a housekeeper job for her at Glendale Hall. Out of options, Anna agrees to take the job just for the summer.

Craig Lawton's best friend is an ancient vampire and his two siblings are half werewolf, so he's used to being the only human in the room. When he tries to help a new vampire in the throes of her transformation, he goes from "normal" to "paranormal." Left in an alley to become a monster like the one that attacked her, Evie Pelowski is confused, alone, and unable to control the strange bloodlust surging through her veins. When a Good Samaritan tries to help her, she does the unforgivable and turns him into a monster too.

Sonia Agostino comes from a family of Keepers, humans charged with helping paranormal creatures in the modern world. Her research into myths and legends has led her to Inhibitions, a nightclub in Chicago. She suspects the reclusive and enigmatic owner could be the one paranormal creature she has never met—a vampire—only he won't agree to see her.

Bethany escapes a crazy doctor's laboratory, but she's unable to help Chrissten, the other woman kept captive there. How can she explain to the authorities that during the escape Chrissten shifted into a wolf, and she was kidnapped by the doctor in the first place because she might be part werewolf? Desperate for help and guilt-ridden for leaving Chrissten, her only hope is to find the woman's twin brother.

Elias Gallagher is the guardian of his teenage nephews, and he knows the world's not a safe place for a werewolf without pack—especially if they're half-breeds, like the twin boys. He's heard there's an accepting pack in North Carolina, so that's where he's headed when he runs into the one person he'd given up hope of ever finding—his mate. Even more surprising than finding his mate, is realizing she's human.

Drakon Jericho Drake, the child of a pure-blood dragon and human, has a simple plan: Kill the leader of the Knights of the Dragon and start a war. Except, when he meets his target, Karina Azarov, she can't remember who she is. Worst of all—he can't kill her. His dragon side has just claimed the dangerous woman as his mate.

Dying isn't an option. I've survived a kidnapping and now I'm on the run from the Knights of the Dragon who want my gift. I'm Abigail Owens and I can sense gemstones. There's nothing a dragon loves more than treasure. But when I find a beautiful stone at a tiny shop in Moscow, I have no idea it's a drakon tear, or that I've just put myself in the middle of a war between the Knights and a Drakon.

The night Jennifer Monroe meets Vance Etienne, the father of a young woman in her life, she knows he's her one. But somehow, she finds herself thinking of the past with her ex-husband more often than she should. There's no doubt about what Vance and Jennifer feel for one another. Can they let the hurt of the past go to focus on their future? Will their pasts be willing to release them from its grasps to pursue an intentional and all-consuming love?