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Four preteens face magical dangers and dastardly plots in this action-packed fantasy. (Kirkus Reviews)Michael, the prince of Livingstone, is in training to become a magician. Eager to be respected for his own talents, he doesn't share his parentage with his first new friend, Lee. When the two of them get trapped in a strange land by the machinations of Michael's uncle, the wicked professor Barclay, they must team up with a pair of girl magicians, Joan and Azashema, to survive and save the lives of people cursed by the evil goddess Azamerie, who's in league with Barclay. Michael and Lee tumble from one action sequence to the next, constantly fighting monstrous creatures or solving magical conundrums. Joan and Azashema have magical powers, but despite their abilities, they rely on Michael for leadership. Michael manages to survive the initial attacks, but Barclay's dastardly plot has just begun.KIRKUS REVIEWSAn adventure full of fantastic monsters, daring escapes and magical explosions
KIRKUS REVIEWS Dr. Carter Brown's thriller explores the turbulent life of a man whose only constant is his unwavering love for his mother. Mothers are indescribably wonderful. They have loved us unconditionally, from the very day we entered their womb, and love us even more the first day they set their eyes on us and carry us in their arms. No other women will ever take their place in our hearts. The story follows a single mother who has worked tirelessly to educate her only child Solomon and provide him with everything he needed. Solomon is now in college and doing well. But each night he watch his mother enduring sleepless nights with threatening letters from banks and bill collectors pile up, frightens Solomon. In trying to provide for his mom, 23-year-old Solomon decides to quit college to pursue a lucrative job in Manhattan, his mother is furious. Undaunted, Solomon follows through on his plans, not only for himself, but also to support his beloved mother. His job involves fencing the stolen contents of trucking containers, which makes him rich-but when he delves into auto theft, he's ultimately caught and put in jail. After his release, Solomon endures a short-lived marriage and eventually finds legitimate employment as a taxi driver. However, an ill-fated trip with a group of bank robbers leaves Solomon with a case full of money and sensitive bank documents, which both the robbers and the FBI are desperate to recover. While dodging murder attempts, torture and prison, Solomon relies on the love and trust of his mother to stay alive.
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