The Water Keeper

The Water Keeper
Author: Charles Martin
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2020-05-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0785230920

USA TODAY Bestseller | ECPA Bestseller A riveting story of heroism, heartache, and the power of love to heal all wounds by New York Times bestselling author Charles Martin that combines the intrigue of John Grisham with the heart-wrenching emotion of Nicholas Sparks. Murphy Shepherd is a man with many secrets. He lives alone on an island, tending the grounds of a church with no parishioners, and he's dedicated his life to rescuing those in peril. But as he mourns the loss of his mentor and friend, Murph himself may be more lost than he realizes. When he pulls a beautiful woman named Summer out of Florida's Intracoastal Waterway, Murph's mission to lay his mentor to rest at the end of the world takes a dangerous turn. Drawn to Summer, and desperate to find her missing daughter, Murph is pulled deeper and deeper into the dark and dangerous world of modern-day slavery. With help from some unexpected new friends, including a faithful Labrador he plucks from the ocean and an ex-convict named Clay, Murph must race against the clock to locate the girl before he is consumed by the secrets of his past--and the ghosts who tried to bury them. With Charles Martin's trademark lyricism and poignant prose, The Water Keeper is at once a tender love story, a heartrending search for freedom, an exploration of the terrible cost of human trafficking, and an anthem to the power of love to create change when it show up regardless of the cost. "Martin excels at writing characters who exist in the margins of life . . . Readers who enjoy flawed yet likable characters created by authors such as John Grisham and Nicholas Sparks will want to start reading Martin's fiction." --Library Journal, starred review "The Water Keeper is a wonderfully satisfying book with a plot driven by both action and love, and characters who will stay in readers' heads long after the last page." --Southern Literary Review "Charles Martin fans rejoice, because he's done it again . . . a multilayered story woven together with grace and redemption, and packed tight with tension and achingly real characters." --Lauren Denton The Murphy Shepherd series: Book 1: The Water Keeper, Book 2: The Letter Keeper, Book 3: The Record Keeper, Book 4: The Keeper (coming April 2025!)

The Water Keepers 3-Book Collection: Deep Blue Secret, Rogue Wave, Ambrosia Shore

The Water Keepers 3-Book Collection: Deep Blue Secret, Rogue Wave, Ambrosia Shore
Author: Christie Anderson
Publisher: Briolette Books
Total Pages: 1152
Release: 2015-11-03
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN:

"If this series goes as hot as we think it is, it will be better than Twilight! Stephenie Meyer, look out!" Young Readers Group of Maine Grab the first three novels in this bestselling teen series as a digital set! Over 1200 pages of love, friendship, mystery, and suspense, all with a unique fantasy twist! "A quick read filled with action and romance that will hook you right in." My Cozie Corner Book Reviews Sadie doesn't know she's special--or that she could die at any moment. Only one green-eyed boy knows the truth, and he would do anything to keep her safe, even if it means betraying everything he holds dear. SADIE: I’ve dreamt of the mysterious faceless boy with shimmering eyes since I was little. But that’s all he ever was… a dream. Then I almost died. When I woke up, there he was. Rayne is definitely real… and gorgeous. I feel like I’ve known him forever, but I have no idea why. Who is he? All he will tell me is that he’s a Water Keeper, tasked with using Healing Water to help the sick and hurt. But he’s been assigned to me. Only me. My own irresistible bodyguard. But, why? What is he protecting me from? I’m just a normal high school girl and that's all I want to be. RAYNE: I have a duty—to protect Sadie from a secret world she knows nothing about, or her place in it. I can’t get emotionally involved. The risk is too great. I’m not even supposed to speak to her. But then there was the accident. I thought I was going to lose her, and I can’t lose her. But I can’t have her either. I have to be strong. But, the way she looks at me… the way she makes me feel… No. I have to resist. I’ve sworn an oath I can't ever break. Deep Blue Secret (Book 1) California teen Sadie James thinks her life couldn't get any better. She has great friends, an energetic mother she adores, and the beach practically in her own backyard. But her carefree life is turned upside down when she's rescued by a mysterious and strangely familiar boy who won't even tell her his name. Each time the boy appears, Sadie's unexplainable attraction to him deepens along with her need to unravel his secrets. The boy is there to protect her, but as wonderful and exciting as it might be to have an irresistible boy with crystal green eyes protecting her every move, every minute of the day...why does Sadie need one? As Sadie finds answers, she realizes her life isn't as perfect as she thought. Not only is she caught in a world of dangerous secret agents she never knew existed, but it turns out her true identity may be the greatest secret of all. Rogue Wave (Book 2) After five months of blissful pretending, Sadie and Rayne are practically the couple of the year. At least, according to Sadie's friends at school they are. But she knows the truth. Their feelings are just an illusion. Now, with graduation and college right around the corner, Sadie realizes she can't put off the inevitable any longer. She has to make a choice. Take the easy way out and run away from her problems, as usual, or move forward with courage and discover her own destiny. But when Ash Hastings, the son of the black-eyed man who almost drove Sadie to her death last November and Rayne's supposed best friend, makes an unnerving appearance in Sadie's life again, the path to her future takes an unexpected turn. And this time, Sadie's life isn't the only one in danger. Ambrosia Shore (Book 3) Sadie never dreamed she would see the world of Ambrosia with her own two eyes, just like Rayne never believed he would have the chance to share it with her. Finally, they can be together without any lies, without hiding who they are, in a world that shines brighter than Sadie could ever imagine. There's only one problem. Rayne had to break grievous laws in order to bring her there, and he is expected to pay the price. Sadie believes her father has the power to free Rayne, but he has been missing for days. Now, Sadie is alone in an unfamiliar world and desperate to help Rayne before it's too late.

Public Health and National Resources

Public Health and National Resources
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Governmental Affairs
Publisher:
Total Pages: 618
Release: 2002
Genre: Law
ISBN:

The Magic Kingdom

The Magic Kingdom
Author: K. Stan Tinos
Publisher: KDP
Total Pages: 359
Release: 2024-01-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The first book in what hopes to become a multiple award-winning series is The Magic Kingdom; a gripping story of magic, mayhem, and adventure--guaranteed to delight fantasy readers of all ages. A heartening tale of Ronnie Trudeau; a woman whose life was filled with ritual disappointments and frustrations, making it meaningless. There had to be more for her. She is offered a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire a magical realm, but there is a catch that she must learn the hard way. Bennington was in ruins. The realm's elders refused to pledge the new ruler, the townsfolk were meager and hopeless, mythical creatures ravaged the land, a powerful sorceress plotted to destroy the realm, and a mighty demon lord vowed to kill anyone who assumed the throne. Will Ronnie sacrifice everything she has built in her current life to become Queen of a dying realm and assume responsibilities that no one else would dare?

The Shadow Queen: An Epic Fantasy Novel

The Shadow Queen: An Epic Fantasy Novel
Author: K. Stan Tinos
Publisher: Pocket
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2024-02-13
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN:

The first book in the multiple award-winning Bennington series. The Shadow Queen guarantees magic, mayhem, and adventure, making it an exciting read for fantasy enthusiasts of all ages. With its rich world-building and compelling characters, K. Stan Tinos invites readers to explore a realm where ordinary lives intersect with extraordinary destinies Introducing Ronnie Trudeau, a woman whose life is filled with ritual disappointments and frustrations, rendering it meaningless. However, her existence takes an unexpected turn when she is offered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: the chance to acquire a magical kingdom. But there's a catch—one she will learn the hard way. The realm of Bennington is an authentic magical that lies in ruins, its elders refuse to pledge to a new ruler. The townsfolk are filled with hopelessness and despair, mythical creatures ravage the land, a powerful sorceress plots to destroy the entire realm, and the mighty Dark Shar vows to kill anyone who dares to ascend the throne. Will Ronnie sacrifice everything she has built in her current life to become Queen of a dying realm with increasingly daunting challenges that no one could hope to survive? The answers lie within the pages of this epic fantasy.

The Desert Fiddler

The Desert Fiddler
Author: William H. Hamby
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2019-12-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The Desert Fiddler by William H. Hamby is about the early border life of a settler in the California desert. Excerpt: "Bob Rogeen slept in the east wing of the squat adobe house. At about midnight, there was a vigorous and persistent shaking of the screen door. "Yes?" he called, sleepily. "They have just telephoned in from the Red Butte Ranch"—it was Dayton, his employer, at the door—"the engine on that tractor has balked. They want a man out there by daylight to fix it." Bob put up his arms and stretched, and replied yawningly: "Well, I guess I'm the fixer." "I guess you are," agreed the implement dealer. "You know the way, don't you? Better ride the gray; and don't forget to take your gun." The boss crossed the patio to his own wing of the house."

The Dublin Review

The Dublin Review
Author: Nicholas Patrick Wiseman
Publisher:
Total Pages: 586
Release: 1841
Genre:
ISBN: