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*Winner of the Chicago Review of Books Award for Fiction* A Heartland Booksellers Award Nominee An NPR Best Book of the Year A BookPage Best Book of the Year A Library Journal Best Winter/Spring Debut of 2020 A Most Anticipated Book of 2020 from the Boston Globe and The Millions A Best Book of February 2020 at Salon, The Millions, LitHub and Vol 1. Brooklyn “A stunner—equal parts epic and intimate, thrilling and elegiac.”—Laura Van den Berg, author of The Third Hotel The mesmerizing story of a Latin American science fiction writer and the lives her lost manuscript unites decades later in post-Katrina New Orleans In 1929 in New Orleans, a Dominican immigrant named Adana Moreau writes a science fiction novel. The novel earns rave reviews, and Adana begins a sequel. Then she falls gravely ill. Just before she dies, she destroys the only copy of the manuscript. Decades later in Chicago, Saul Drower is cleaning out his dead grandfather’s home when he discovers a mysterious manuscript written by none other than Adana Moreau. With the help of his friend Javier, Saul tracks down an address for Adana’s son in New Orleans, but as Hurricane Katrina strikes they must head to the storm-ravaged city for answers. What results is a brilliantly layered masterpiece—an ode to home, storytelling and the possibility of parallel worlds.

She is hellbent on revenge. A fallen angel is her target. Outlaw Lola Cabello uncovers a dark magic from the old world. The violent Crystal Moths murdered her loved ones. She needs retribution and allies with the last nymph, Synarion. As a guardian of Mother Nature, he wants diplomacy. She longs to eradicate and expose the Moths, pushing their allegiance to the edge. Can she trust him? Her undercover reporting training gives a technological edge, descending her into an escalating scheme of reptilian drug lords led by the fallen angel Mastema. They know she is after them and the gangsters send their hell-born assassin, Scalebane, to silence her. Unlock the mystery of the past. Evil, magical creatures, fast-paced action, tension, and twists are in this gritty multi-award-winning novel. Vampires, talking plants, and demons won’t get in Lola’s way. Ash is the name of the game and she fixates on the drug’s power, damaging her mental and physical state. Lead Detective Iglesias closes in on her. He fears he is the last clean cop. They control the media. The forgotten will rise. Recognition: ● GOLD Medal in Dan Poynter's Global Ebook Awards 2023 Fantasy/Contemporary Category ● FIRST Place Award in Firebird Book Awards Weird Book Genre, Cross Genre, and Dark Fantasy ● Second Place The Book Fest 2023 Award Fiction > Supernatural – Magic ● Silver Medal in the 2024 Author Shout Reader Ready Awards ● Bronze Medal in The Global Book Awards 2023 Magical Realism Category ● Finalist in The Independent Author Network 2023 Book of the Year Awards in Fantasy and Paranormal/Supernatural Categories ● Finalist in the Readers' Favorite 2023 Supernatural Category ● Finalist in the 2023 N. N. Light Book Awards Dark Fantasy Category ● Semi-Finalist in the 2023 Indies Today Award Praise for Crystal Moth Conspiracy "...I had to know what happened next to the colorful cast of characters. Reading this book is like binging Narcos on Netflix, mixed with the vibes of The 5th Element movie and dusted with paranormal creatures. There is something to love for everyone." ★★★★★ N. N. Light's Book Heaven "Crystal Moth Conspiracy: Ash Born Book One by Konn Lavery follows an action-packed quest for revenge and balance in a world rife with gradually unraveling secrets about the past and the supernatural realms... Ultimately, Crystal Moth Conspiracy is a masterpiece. Its awe-inspiring worldbuilding and captivating missions are what fantasy fans who love series like Lucifer would find worth obsessing over. " ★★★★★ Readers Favorite "... This author handles the English language in a way that casts a spell of intrigue and horror from page one. ... If you're looking for a standout reading experience, don't miss the genre-bending showpiece." ★★★★★ Reader Views “The Crystal Moth Conspiracy is a tight, quick-paced, and deeply developed tale with plenty of twists to keep you guessing.” ★★★★★ Author Chris Patrick Carolan, Goodreads “…unique world building, fast pace, and a flawed-yet-captivating protagonist, prepare to be engrossed.” ★★★★★ Author Taija Morgan, BookBub "Loving it so far and how it sucks me away from reality. Also love how it takes place in Canada." ★★★★★ Reader Natasha Quantz, Goodreads

The author here presents an architectural history of Paris, stretching from the 3rd century BC up until the end of the 20th century.

Library services are dependent on technology tools in order to host, distribute, and control content. Today, many libraries are creating, testing, and supporting their own tools to better suit their particular communities. Developing In-House Digital Tools in Library Spaces is a pivotal reference source with the latest empirical research on organizational issues, examples of library automation, case studies of developing library products, and assessment of the impact and usefulness of in-house technologies. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as linked data, mobile applications, and web analytics, this book is ideally designed for academicians, researchers, students, and librarians seeking current research on technological products and their development in library use.

Back Roads of Ireland opens with a brief portrait of the country and then moves on to provide all the practical information required to plan a driving vacation: how to get there, bringing your own vehicle and options for renting, and detailed driving advice. The main section divides into numbered drives, following a logical progression around the country. Each drive features highlights and itinerary spreads for an overview and planning, followed by extensive descriptions of each sight and activity with clear driving instructions between. A language section at the back of the guide lists essential words and phrases, with a particular emphasis on road signs and driving-related vocabulary.

Life hasn't turned out quite the way Becca Cammeyer of Greenwich Village--once voted most likely to land on Broadway or in jail for a good cause--had planned. Her only child has moved to another continent, she's still living in a fifth-floor walkup with her aging dog, still single, still nearly broke, still not on speaking terms with her best friend or her mother, and still hearing the ghost of her long-dead father whispering in her ear. But she's a semi-famous tour guide, and on a perfect October evening, Becca almost believes all is well with her world as she helps a group of South Carolina tourists fall in love with her beloved Village. The tour concludes, and Becca sends the women on their way, unaware that her world is about to be upended. In the aftermath of a devastating tragedy, Becca must come to terms with her own paralysis, her survivor's guilt, and the messiness of her life. She embarks on wildly improbable reconciliations and new relationships. At once a love story to Greenwich Village and a reflection on a changing world, Save the Village reveals how when a community comes together, everyone wins.