Omar is an army officer, ex-slave, and a Muslim in post-Civil War America. When the beautiful widow of his late friend asks for help to arrest his murderer, Omar has little reason to object. But he soon finds himself tangled in the multitude of powers vying to take control of the Southwest-from Apache warriors to Mexican revolutionaries and Confederate soldiers-that threaten his own loyalties and duty to the law.Ripe with danger, politics, and a dash of romance, Omar's journey acro...

A desperate flight from danger leads a young cavalier to a trap from which there is only one escape: a forced marriage.Set in the tumultuous world of 15th-century France, this gripping short story by Robert Louis Stevenson follows the proud young soldier, Denis de Beaulieu. Fleeing a patrol of enemy troops on a dark night, Denis desperately seeks refuge and finds an open door into a grand, mysterious chateau.But the door locks behind him, and he finds himse...

A hilarious action-adventure series for Christian kids set in a town where the parables of Jesus literally come to life.Anthony and his friends have barely caught their breath after escaping wild vines and dive-bombing birds when Parable Port is hit with the storm of the century. The rain won't stop. The waters are rising. And something about it feels… biblical.Turns out, the Parable of the Wise and Foolish Build...

There’s always another adventure on the horizon for the Lumberjanes of Roanoke cabin!Whether they’re exploring underground labyrinths, playing magical board games, awakening ancient Greek goddesses, or throwing the most epic birthday bash ever, April, Jo, Mal, Molly, Ripley, and their friends make sure to show up for one another and have some fun even when things get a little strange (as they often tend to do)!This volume continues the beloved story of frie...

"Fifteen men on the dead man's chest---yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum!"Ahoy, ahoy, mates, shall we play a game today?It's simple and fun and it involves a…quest.Ready?Great!So, take the words: island, pirate. treasure, villain, shipwreck, captain, danger, hero,mix them up thoroughly in a blender called ADVENTURE, add a drop of rum and you'll get one of the most entertaining stories for children of all ages!A beloved classic which kept...

Knives Out and Clue meet Agatha Christie and The Thursday Murder Club in this “utterly original” (Jane Harper), “not to be missed” (Karin Slaughter), fiendishly clever locked room mystery that blends classic and modern whodunits.“A witty twist on classic whodunits… Stevenson not only 'plays fair,' he plays the mystery game very, very well.” — Maureen Corrigan, Washington PostEveryone in my family has killed someone. Some of us, the high achievers, have killed more than once...

At twenty-two, Cal Reid is the finest songwriter ever to come out of Dunmore, a wet, grey Scottish coastal town. Playing local pubs with a borrowed guitar and zero ambition, his raw talent is noticed by a sharp London manager. Within months, Cal is swept from his comfortable life and his grounding girlfriend, Rachel, into the aggressive machinery of a 1980s major record label.The industry demands everything: five albums in five years, relentless touring, and constant public exposur...

This book contains the following works arranged alphabetically by authors last names - The Divine Comedy [Dante Alighieri] - Emma [Jane Austen] - Persuasion [Jane Austen] - Pride and Prejudice [Jane Austen] - Father Goriot [Honoré de Balzac] - Jane Eyre [Charlotte Brontë] - The Tenant of Wildfell Hall [Anne Brontë] - Wuthering Heights [Emily Brontë] - The Way of All Flesh [Samuel Butler] - Don Quixote [Miguel de Cervantes] - Heart of Darkness [Joseph Conrad] - Nostromo [Joseph Conrad] - Mo...

A thrilling anthology of legendary adventure stories that have captivated readers for generations. This remarkable collection brings together some of the greatest adventure classics ever written, featuring unforgettable tales from renowned authors including Jonathan Swift, Jack London, Rudyard Kipling, Howard Pyle, and Robert Louis Stevenson. Filled with daring journeys, exotic landscapes, heroic characters, and extraordinary discoveries, these stories continue to inspire readers of all ag...

The Ebb-Tide by Robert Louis Stevenson is a carefully prepared Bookjack digital edition of classic literary fiction. The book is presented for clear ebook reading, with metadata and structure designed for discoverability in a modern digital catalogue. Readers will find a work shaped by character, setting, conflict, style, and the lasting pleasures of storytelling, making it a useful addition for anyone exploring Robert Louis Stevenson's writing or building a library of enduring books.

The Young Chevalier (Unfinished novels) by Robert Louis Stevenson is a carefully prepared Bookjack digital edition of classic literary fiction. The book is presented for clear ebook reading, with metadata and structure designed for discoverability in a modern digital catalogue. Readers will find a work shaped by character, setting, conflict, style, and the lasting pleasures of storytelling, making it a useful addition for anyone exploring Robert Louis Stevenson's writing or building a libr...

A heartwarming anthology that captures the magic, joy, and spirit of Christmas through a rich collection of timeless literary works. Filled with beloved stories, inspiring poems, festive traditions, and unforgettable characters, this remarkable volume brings together classic Christmas writings from celebrated authors across generations. From touching tales of kindness and generosity to enchanting holiday adventures and seasonal reflections, each selection celebrates the warmth and wonder o...