Can Amanda find light in the shadows of a dystopian world?The United States is finally a meritocracy, where the best and most capable rise to the top. Existing laws and regulations continue to be repealed, and freedom is the mantra of the people.Amanda Burrow, a talented painter, moves to New York City to attend an elite art academy. Once there, she falls for self-assured Ethan Ramsey, a staunch member of the National Citizens Party: the nation’s ruling fac...

Theology and Spider-Man provides a look at the religious themes present in one of the most popular heroes of the past half-century, Spider-Man. In order to create a systematic theology of Spider-Man, the contributors delve into themes of sin, salvation, and creedal theology, while also addressing liberation theology, Black theology, bioethics, and hermeneutics. This volume balances theological depth with discussion of the comics and films, which makes it a perfect collection for those inte...

With a catastrophic fungal pandemic, the post-apocalypse, a moral quest despite societal breakdowns, humans hunting humans or morphed into grotesque infected, The Last of Us video games and HBO series have exhilarated, frightened, and broken the hearts of millions of gamers and viewers. The Last of Us and Theology: Violence, Ethics, Redemption? is a richly diverse and probing edited volume featuring essays from academics across the world to examine theological and ethical...

Since moving to a new city, once-adventurous Steph is doing her best to prove to her friends and family back home that her life is as fulfilling and envy-inducing as ever. The truth? She is broke and has found that making new friends isn't as easy as she expected.Eric has lost his way in life since his breakup with perfect Clarissa. Now that all his friends are buying homes, getting married and starting families, Eric is still living in a house share, feeling left behind.Er...

Murder, mayhem, and misbehaving spirits. It's just another summer in Whispering Lake.Introverted history buff and reluctant event organizer Cammie thought she could finally retreat to her lakeside reading nook after helping to organize her small town's summer festival. But when a woman turns up far from the archery range with an arrow in her chest, and her assistant begs for her help, Cammie's plans for peace vanish like funnel cakes in July.As if one murde...

Poltergeists, secrets, and a killer mystery. Welcome to Whispering Lake!Cammie was ready for a quiet summer, but when a man is found dead in the lake and his wife begs for help, she and the historical society find themselves entangled in a case once again. But what starts as a single murder soon unravels into a much larger, more dangerous plot.With secrets lurking in the shadows, clever suspects, and an angry ghost on the loose pushing people into the lake—...

What secrets does the lake hide?On days when mist shrouds the lake, people say they can see a woman in a white gown.But ghosts aren't real. Or at least, that's what people think.Cammie hates kayaking, canoeing, boating... anything that takes her out on the water. Because she invariable ends up in the water. But when a woman in white shows up seeking help...she can't say no.What secret is the Lady of Whispering Lake trying to show her?...

The Truth That Hides is a series of poems that came from the depths of an overactive mind. The words bled out onto paper and formed a story of heartache, passion, and adventure. In between the lines you will find emotions you never knew existed. Each poem will force you to see life through a different lens.

"I died on the seventeenth of July 1996--Life became very interesting after that."Over the past several decades, countless accounts have surfaced from those who have died. Now more than ever, people are sharing stories of angels, guides, a great White Light and a sensation of love that can only be imagined. They also describe how much life changes as a result of these experiences.With the support of all these voices, however, it still takes tremendous courage to tell a stor...

In parts of the Body of Christ, there are well-meaning Churches and believers who have a distorted assessment of God the Father. Instead of knowing Him as a loving, holy, righteous and compassionate Father, they see Him as a tyrant who enforces manmade religious rules, their denominational agendas, and who is not concerned about their spiritual and physical wellbeing. Unfortunately, this has led them to think, feel and act like slaves. This incorrect and misguided belief owes in part to wr...

Since moving to a new city, once-adventurous Steph is doing her best to prove to her friends and family back home that her life is as fulfilling and envy-inducing as ever. The truth? She is broke and has found that making new friends isn't as easy as she expected.Eric has lost his way in life since his breakup with perfect Clarissa. Now that all his friends are buying homes, getting married and starting families, Eric is still living in a house share, feeling left behind.Er...

For fans of Bella Mackie, Laura Jane Williams and Sophie Ranald.With little over twelve weeks until race day, three women are trying their hardest to focus on their ultimate goal - to run 26.2 miles.For Hannah, it seems near impossible, her first attempt leaving her pained, sweaty and full of regret. But intent on winning back her husband, Hannah is determined to at least try.Malika signed up to the race after finding a running medal of her friend A...