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 Existing laws and regulations continue to be repealed, and freedom is the mantra of the people.Amanda Burrow, a talented painter, moves to New York City to attend an elite art academy.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...

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?...

You never think about how nice and predictable your life was until you're smack dab in the middle of a murder investigation, plus being haunted by a ghost—because why not?Cammie loves her job and her position as chair of her small-town historical society. When funding cuts threaten to shut them down, she must come up with a solution or lose it all. With the help of her fellow historical society members, Cammie goes on a mission to renovate an old manor so they can ...

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—...

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.

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...

'A charming and cosy read' **– The SunSisters by chance; rivals by choice. A bookish cosy fantasy about two witches uncovering dark magic in a small town, for fans of Emily Grimoire and Erin Sterling.**Sisters Effie and Bonnie might both be witches, but they’re worlds apart. Reserved and bookish, Effie finds solace in library corners, while Bonnie knows all about being popular. They strive to stay away from one another - a challenging task in the confines of their ...

In Words Have Great Power, you will learn what the Bible says about words and how they can affect you. Showing you how blessings and curses come from your words, Apostle Spellman explains the root problem of an uncontrollable tongue and the steps you can take to be healed.Through the author's well-crafted words, you will learn about:Blessing and cursing — and the effects of eachThe link between your mouth and your heartHow your tongue can s...

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...

Unbolting the Dark, A Memoir traces the author's psychological and spiritual journey at midlife to understand the profound impact of her mother's death. This inward search becomes an actual journey that includes nine months in England at the University of Cambridge, six months at a monastery in Switzerland, and a year and a half in seminary in New York City as she prepares for ordination as an Episcopal priest. This reflective and inspiring book draws on the author's extensive kno...