This mystery novel takes place in 19th century London, England. The secret organization called the Pinkerton Agency hires Carver Young to be a junior detective on the Jack the Ripper cases. Since Carver is an orphan, he stumbles upon a letter at the orphanage supposedly written by Carver’s father. Hawking, Carver’s mentor at the Agency, . . . → Read More: Ripper

In this fantasy/science fiction novel, Hanna lived with her aunt Ulla in Finland her whole life then runs away to Portero, Texas to find her mother.  Hanna is manic-depressive which triggers hallucinations of her dead father.  Hanna’s mother does not want her around; she eventually gives Hanna two weeks to prove herself to the people . . . → Read More: Bleeding Violet

Two teen sisters, Kit and Fancy Cordelle, are daughters of a convicted murderer.  The sisters take on their father’s homicidal traits.  As the sisters grow apart, Fancy discovers her ability to “project” mental images of the present and uses this power to literally plant her victims in a mental projection that she likes to call . . . → Read More: Slice of Cherry

This book, specifically geared for young readers,  provides a literary analysis of the play Macbeth.  The introduction clearly presents information on William Shakespeare’s life and plays and the Globe Theater AND ends with a glossary of literary terms – a good choice for students needing quick background information.  The play is dissected into acts/scenes – . . . → Read More: Macbeth

This book, specifically geared for young readers,  provides a literary analysis of the play Romeo Juliet.  The introduction clearly presents information on William Shakespeare’s life and plays and the Globe Theater AND ends with a glossary of literary terms – a good choice for students needing quick background information.  The play is dissected into acts/scenes . . . → Read More: Romeo and Juliet

“What is religion?” is the first question the author presents to the reader in this very useful beginner’s resource.  It is not an encyclopedia per say, but an introduction to the world’s religions.  Detailed chapters are devoted specifically to Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism.  East Asian religions (Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto, etc.) and Modern . . . → Read More: Lion Encyclopedia of World Religions

In this sequel to Quillblade, Missy and Lenis find themselves continuing aboard the Hiryu aiding the Captain in his quest to defeat the demon lord.  Along the way, they find a mysterious boy who may hold the key to their past and the explanation of their powers that they have been searching for.

The writing . . . → Read More: Beast Child

In a fantasy world where humans primarily travel in airships powered by creatures called bestia, two twin slaves are sold along with a new airship to the emperor of the Shinzo land.  These twins are the ship’s bestia keepers and as the ship is stolen from the emperor, they are caught up in the excitement . . . → Read More: Quillblade