Scarlett doesn’t remember anything before the age of four. Her parents say it’s from the trauma of seeing her house burn down, and she accepts the life they’ve created for her without question --- until a car accident causes Scarlett to start remembering pieces of an unfamiliar past. When a new guy moves into town, Scarlett feels an instant spark. But Noah knows the truth of Scarlett’s past, and he’s determined to shield her from it…because Scarlett grew up in a cult called Eternal Light, controlled by her biological parents. And they want her back.

Scarlett doesn’t remember anything before the age of four. Her parents say it’s from the trauma of seeing her house burn down, and she accepts the life they’ve created for her without question --- until a car accident causes Scarlett to start remembering pieces of an unfamiliar past. When a new guy moves into town, Scarlett feels an instant spark. But Noah knows the truth of Scarlett’s past, and he’s determined to shield her from it…because Scarlett grew up in a cult called Eternal Light, controlled by her biological parents. And they want her back.

Scarlett doesn’t remember anything before the age of four. Her parents say it’s from the trauma of seeing her house burn down, and she accepts the life they’ve created for her without question --- until a car accident causes Scarlett to start remembering pieces of an unfamiliar past.

When a new guy moves into town, Scarlett feels an instant spark. But Noah knows the truth of Scarlett’s past, and he’s determined to shield her from it…because Scarlett grew up in a cult called Eternal Light, controlled by her biological parents.

And they want her back.

The Kevinian cult has taken everything from 17-year-old Minnow. And when she rebelled, they took away her hands, too. Now their Prophet has been murdered and their camp set aflame, and it's clear that Minnow knows something --- but she's not talking. As she languishes in juvenile detention, she struggles to un-learn everything she has been taught to believe. But when an FBI detective approaches her about making a deal, Minnow sees she can have the freedom she always dreamed of --- if she’s willing to part with the terrible secrets of her past.

The Kevinian cult has taken everything from 17-year-old Minnow. And when she rebelled, they took away her hands, too. Now their Prophet has been murdered and their camp set aflame, and it's clear that Minnow knows something --- but she's not talking. As she languishes in juvenile detention, she struggles to un-learn everything she has been taught to believe. But when an FBI detective approaches her about making a deal, Minnow sees she can have the freedom she always dreamed of --- if she’s willing to part with the terrible secrets of her past.

A hard-hitting and hopeful story about the dangers of blind faith --- and the power of having faith in yourself

The Kevinian cult has taken everything from 17-year-old Minnow: 12 years of her life, her family, her ability to trust. And when she rebelled, they took away her hands, too.

Now their Prophet has been murdered and their camp set aflame, and it's clear that Minnow knows something --- but she's not talking. As she languishes in juvenile detention, she struggles to un-learn everything she has been taught to believe, adjusting to a life behind bars and recounting the events that led up to her incarceration. But when an FBI detective approaches her about making a deal, Minnow sees she can have the freedom she always dreamed of --- if she’s willing to part with the terrible secrets of her past.

Gorgeously written, breathlessly page-turning and sprinkled with moments of unexpected humor, this harrowing debut is perfect for readers of Emily Murdoch's IF YOU FIND ME and Nova Ren Suma's THE WALLS AROUND US, as well as for fans of "Orange is the New Black."

Don't fall, Ethan scrawls in red permanent marker across the rides and signs of Sea Town. Since his brother Jason's death, Ethan can't let go of his big brother. Rachel reads as she prepares to dump back into the ocean the shells her brother Curtis collected. Together, Ethan and Rachel are about to discover just how far a man will go to protect his kingdom.

Don't fall, Ethan scrawls in red permanent marker across the rides and signs of Sea Town. Since his brother Jason's death, Ethan can't let go of his big brother. Rachel reads as she prepares to dump back into the ocean the shells her brother Curtis collected. Together, Ethan and Rachel are about to discover just how far a man will go to protect his kingdom.

Don't fall, Ethan scrawls in red permanent marker across the rides and signs of Sea Town. Since his brother Jason's death, Ethan can't let go of his big brother.

Don't fall, Rachel reads as she prepares to dump back into the ocean the shells her brother Curtis collected. Curtis had Down syndrome, but that isn't why he plummeted to his death from the Rock---It Roll---It Coaster. Together, Ethan and Rachel are about to discover just how far a man will go to protect his kingdom.

With lyrical storytelling, Jonathan David Kranz spins an irresistible tale of mystery and grief, guilt and culpability.

TO HOLD THE BRIDGE showcases Garth Nix versatility as the collection offers nineteen short stories from every genre of literature including science fiction, paranormal, realistic fiction, mystery and adventure. Whether writing about vampires, detectives, ancient spirits or odd jobs Garth Nix's ability to pull his readers into new worlds is extraordinary.

TO HOLD THE BRIDGE showcases Garth Nix versatility as the collection offers nineteen short stories from every genre of literature including science fiction, paranormal, realistic fiction, mystery and adventure. Whether writing about vampires, detectives, ancient spirits or odd jobs Garth Nix's ability to pull his readers into new worlds is extraordinary.

An entertaining short-story collection from bestselling fantasy author Garth Nix, including an Old Kingdom novella, a short story set in the same world as SHADE’S CHILDREN and another story set in the world of A CONFUSION OF PRINCES.

Garth Nix is renowned for his legendary fantasy works, but TO HOLD THE BRIDGE showcases his versatility as the collection offers nineteen short stories from every genre of literature including science fiction, paranormal, realistic fiction, mystery and adventure.

Whether writing about vampires, detectives, ancient spirits or odd jobs Garth Nix's ability to pull his readers into new worlds is extraordinary.

In Paris, family and friends gather to mourn the tragic passing of Charlie Price --- young, handsome, charming a world-traveler --- who is presumed dead after an explosion. At the funeral, two teens who are perfect strangers, Lena Whitney and Aubrey Boroughs, make another shocking discovery: They have both been dating Charlie, both think Charlie loved them and them alone and there is a lot they didn’t know about their boyfriend. Over the next week, a mind-bending trip unfolds as the girls go in search of Charlie. Is he still alive? What did their love for him even mean? The truth is out there, but soon it becomes clear that the girls are harboring secrets of their own. 

In Paris, family and friends gather to mourn the tragic passing of Charlie Price --- young, handsome, charming a world-traveler --- who is presumed dead after an explosion. At the funeral, two teens who are perfect strangers, Lena Whitney and Aubrey Boroughs, make another shocking discovery: They have both been dating Charlie, both think Charlie loved them and them alone and there is a lot they didn’t know about their boyfriend. Over the next week, a mind-bending trip unfolds as the girls go in search of Charlie. Is he still alive? What did their love for him even mean? The truth is out there, but soon it becomes clear that the girls are harboring secrets of their own.  

In Paris, family and friends gather to mourn the tragic passing of Charlie Price --- young, handsome, charming a world-traveler --- who is presumed dead after an explosion. Authorities find only a bloodied jacket, ID’d as Charlie’s. At the funeral, two teens who are perfect strangers, Lena Whitney and Aubrey Boroughs, make another shocking discovery: They have both been dating Charlie, both think Charlie loved them and them alone and there is a lot they didn’t know about their boyfriend.

Over the next week, a mind-bending trip unfolds: first in London --- then in Mumbai, Kerala, and Bangkok, the girls go in search of Charlie. Is he still alive? What did their love for him even mean? The truth is out there, but soon it becomes clear that the girls are harboring secrets of their own. 

No one knows whom to trust in this thrilling tale of suspense and deception. 

When Apple's mother returns after eleven years of absence, Apple feels almost whole again. In order to heal completely, her mother will have to answer one burning question: Why did she abandon her? But just like the stormy Christmas Eve when she left, her mother's homecoming is bittersweet. It is only when Apple meets her younger sister, Rain --- someone more lost than she is --- that she begins to see things for how they really are, allowing Apple to discover something that might help her to feel truly whole again. 

When Apple's mother returns after eleven years of absence, Apple feels almost whole again. In order to heal completely, her mother will have to answer one burning question: Why did she abandon her? But just like the stormy Christmas Eve when she left, her mother's homecoming is bittersweet. It is only when Apple meets her younger sister, Rain --- someone more lost than she is --- that she begins to see things for how they really are, allowing Apple to discover something that might help her to feel truly whole again. 

When Apple's mother returns after eleven years of absence, Apple feels almost whole again. In order to heal completely, her mother will have to answer one burning question: Why did she abandon her? But just like the stormy Christmas Eve when she left, her mother's homecoming is bittersweet. It is only when Apple meets her younger sister, Rain --- someone more lost than she is --- that she begins to see things for how they really are, allowing Apple to discover something that might help her to feel truly whole again.