Broken Shards Of Time

'a young debut author whose talents are sure to develop' Kirkus Reviews...a fascinating and entertaining novel. toronto.com She must travel to the future to stop herself from destroying it.Wren Derecho is the lone survivor of a mysterious accident that took the lives of her parents. OrphanedAs Wren tries to navigate through the pain of grief and loss, she crosses paths with three other individuals and soon realizes that something beyond coincidence has intertwined their lives together.Bionic Each of their journeys are marked by immense tragedy, fate, a time machine, and a mysterious power source that seems to be alive . . . and not from this world. Unlikely friendshipsFrom the perspective of these four characters, you'll find the heartbeat of the story lies within the growth of love, trust and friendship developed from adventure, adversity and a common mission: to rescue their friend and save their city from an unseen yet familiar force. She's about to face her greatest enemy. Her future selfWren and her team quickly discover that the hero of any story can easily become the villain. ​

The Newbery Medal-winning tale of an orphan boy whose dream of becoming a master potter leads to unforeseen adventure in ancient Korea. Tree-ear is an orphan boy in a 12th-century Korean village renowned for its ceramics. When he accidentally breaks a delicate piece of pottery, he volunteers to work to pay for the damage. Putting aside his own dreams, Tree-ear resolves to serve the master potter by embarking on a difficult and dangerous journey, little knowing that it will change his life forever. "Despite the odds against him, Tree-ear becomes courageous, brave and selfless, a hero as enduring as the porcelain Park so lovingly describes." (New York Times) “Intrigues, danger, and a strong focus on doing what is right turn a simple story into a compelling read. A timeless jewel.” (Kirkus starred review) *A broken piece of pottery sets events in motion as an orphan struggles to pay off his debt to a master potter. This finely crafted novel brings 12th-century Korea and these indelible characters to life." (School Library Journal starred review) "Tree-ear's determination and bravery in pursuing his dream of becoming a potter takes readers on a literary journey that demonstrates how courage, honor and perseverance can overcome great odds and bring great happiness. Park effectively conveys 12th century Korea in this masterful piece of historical fiction." (Kathleen Odean, chair of the Newbery Award Selection Committee)

Willa Hillicrissing, a thirteen-year-old human-alien Hybrid with golden eyes and a wild mane of fox-fur hair, was raised amid the green forests and peaceful seaside setting of Port Dublin in Ireland where, as an apprentice to her Hybrid mentor, Holly Cotton, she takes her first steps on the path to becoming a Cryptic.

In TWELVE DAYS OF FAERY, King Markon of Montalier is at the end of his tether. His son, Prince Parrin, is afflicted by a nasty curse that brutally attacks any woman with whom he so much as flirts. Markon, accompanied by a mysterious enchantress, must enter Faery to break the curse. He’s collecting clues, but she seems to be collecting shards of an ancient, broken sword… Rafiq has FIRE IN THE BLOOD. When the crafty Prince Akish attempts to rescue Princess Kayami Koto from a dragon-guarded and enchanted keep, it seems only sensible to bring his own dragon. Bound to Akish by an old, spiteful piece of magic held in a single shard of an ancient sword, Rafiq has no choice but to help. There to assist is serving maid Kako–mistress of many secrets, and perhaps the only person who can free Rafiq from his bondage. Llassar is feeling THE FIRST CHILL OF AUTUMN. Fae began to filter slowly into the land shortly after the birth of the crown princess, Dion ferch Alawn, and now there isn’t a town in Llassar that isn’t under their control. To unite her country and save her world, Dion ferch Alawn must gather all the shards of the Broken Sword that will seal away Faery once and for all. BONUS CONTENT: A short story featuring Carmine and Fancy, never before published!

Wounded and alone, Jathen desperately tries to make his way back home to the Tazu Nation. His path is treacherous, as he is pursued by the traitorous Mikkal and the mysterious Sister. However, a Grand Artifact has chosen him as its guardian, and it may have other plans for the wayward moot. Torn once more from everything he's known, Jathen must not only find answers from the Artifact's past but also learn to use his newfound Abilities to save the populace of a city lost to time.

If you can't see your enemies they may be too close. One foe. An agitated nurse. Nasty notes. A chain of disturbing events. A dangerous pact with a suicidal patient. This ward nurse has to contend with a hidden enemy as well as a highly emotional mother. A terminal patient believes she's reached an end point where living is too much effort. A nurse steps in saving the day despite being suspended for her charge's death. A dark mind targets this bond of friendship and delivers black deeds. Accusations tarnish reputations, Ebony is frustrated, she's a competent nurse and not guilty of administering a fatal drug dose. A string of nasty accidents begin from the moment Ebony dissuades a patient Lauren from suicide. Knowing your enemies may prevent disasters, but can Ebony remain composed, help Lauren and remain unscathed? Behind sparkling smiles some people hide their true nature. Their warped ambitions crush the innocent. H.A Dawson writes engaging thrillers triggered by tantalising mysteries wrapped in dramatic suspense. This author has created a substantial catalogue to enthrall you, especially if you follow authors such as Robert Galbraith, Ian Rankin, Diane Chamberlain, A J Waines, Val McDermid, Dean Koontz and Jodi Picoult. This is one book from H.A Dawson's catalogue of gripping stories based determined women, embracing gritty themes with the strength of drama you would expect from the BBC. H.A Dawson creates strong quirky characters with realistic personality traits, ideal for psychological suspense.

In this mesmerizing and intimate literary debut, McGovern chronicles the intertwined lives of sisters, from childhood through adulthood. Written by the sister of actress Elizabeth McGovern, this first novel is a masterfully crafted and absorbing statement about the nature of celebrity and visibility, and the powerful and enduring connection between sisters and families.

Wren Derecho has successfully time traveled back to the present, confident that the dangerousand powerful orb has been lost forever in the broken shards of time. However, her sense of reliefquickly turns to horror when she realizes the orb has mysteriously reappeared and things are notthe same as when she left them.Wren must now navigate through the new timeline and overcome the unexpected obstacles andtwists it presents. As she struggles to adapt, she learns about Operation Aquarius Deep, a DAWNmission to retrieve ground-breaking tech from the hands of the ruthless Cyril Elton-Blackwood.But things have changed drastically for the worst in this new, foreign reality, and everything thatWren thought she knew is now unfamiliar and beginning to spiral out of control.Could the orb, an other-worldly power source, be the cause of all this confusion and disaster? Oris it possible that even more formidable forces are at play? With the help of her friends, Wrenmust try to bend time and rewrite fate to get one step ahead of its cruel game. Secrets will berevealed, lives will be stolen, and the past will return to haunt those who wish to forget it.