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In Hillsbury, the last long weekend of summer is a golden time for the campers and cottage dwellers who flock to the waters of Cape's Side Bay. But this year, the disappearance of a local boy brings to all an early chill.Two wardens of Hillsbury, ranger Henry Carter and deputy Bentley Trundle, set out to find the boy who has vanished without a trace. As rumors spread of a lurking evil that snatched the child, more bodies are uncovered, each bearing an odd mutilation. Eyes sewn closed, ears chopped off, mouth stitched shut . . . each thread made from a material not found on the periodic table.The end of summer is a golden time by Cape's Side Bay, but the residents of Hillsbury soon learn that some waters are best left undisturbed, and some mysteries are better left unsolved.

Combine one ambitious devil with everything to gain and an angel with nothing left to lose and all hell is bound to break loose.

At a young age, with nothing to lose and everything to gain, Travis set out on a journey to see the world, find happiness, and have the adventure of a lifetime. From high mountain peaks in Japan to perfect waves in Hawaii, from the snows of Iceland to the jungles of Costa Rica, The Adventure of Purpose is a guide for breaking the rules, discovering yourself, finding your purpose, and creating a life aligned with your passions. Told with warmth, humor, and lust for life, this book will not only inspire you to discover new corners of the world but to boldly discover yourself.

The Wildlife Confessional is a window into the wildlife profession, a career peopled by state and federal biologists, game wardens, land managers, consultants, students, professors, interns, researchers, students, and the community of peers who have built their careers (and sometimes, their lives) around working with wildlife. The authors whose stories have been collected here represent men and women from all walks of wildlife biology and take place across North and Central America, from the Gulf of Alaska to San Ignacio, Belize; from the tropics of the Hawaiian Islands to the deserts of Arizona; and in the desert springs, coastal bluffs, national parks, stock ponds, pickup trucks, traplines, doctors' offices, rooftops, outhouses, and bombing ranges scattered everywhere in between.

Catching Paradise is Under the Tuscan Sun for the traveler that lusts for the tropics--a rollicking account of the author's long term travel adventure that reads like a funny and poignant love letter to the islands.

For the die-hard New York Mets fan, Yells for Ourselves is an in-depth exploration of the Mets' fevered attempt to recapture the heart of the city from their crosstown rivals at the turn of the century.

A Chinese-American girl struggles to deal with her family's old-fashioned Chinese ways while trying to find her place among her American teammates and peers.

If the world were fair, Evelyn Radcliffe would be a successful businesswoman. Instead, she's got two dead husbands, two teenage girls obsessed with marrying princes, and not a single fairy godmother in sight.

A Fae crime lord is hell-bent on expanding his power and influence, but everything changes when he shares a shot of whiskey with an enigmatic fortune teller. Confronted by betrayal and revenge, they are forced to make a decision that will change the world they live in forever.

This illustrated collection of irreverent children's poetry is sure to be fun for children and parents alike as they enter a world of snoring princesses, a saber-toothed marshmallow, and a crocodile who loves eating babies but hates eating vegetables.

In the ultimate quest for redemption, a heartbroken and humble retiree must survive a 25-year long journey as the only person on earth who isn't frozen in time, in order to fulfill his wife's dying wish.

Indispensable: How To Succeed At Your First Job and Beyond is the young employee's guide to excelling in a new job. This is the advice you wish a mentor gave you Day One.

A woman diagnosed with schizophrenia has been tortured by visions her entire life. Now, completely unhinged, she is determined to find out why by following her hallucinations down a deadly and terrifying path.

A proud, strong-willed elf is enslaved and trapped in an abusive culture where fighting back and running away are not valid options.

For as long as Kaven can remember, Lantrelia has been at war. Yet its foe is not flesh and blood, but the eternal rage of the god Na'lek. Incarnate in a mighty storm called the Fury, Na'lek's rage has butchered mankind by sending forth armies of supernatural monsters. Soon, the Fury's attacks will sweep humanity away. Determined to become a war hero like his father, Kaven sets out on a treacherous quest to stop Na'lek. With only three companions to aid him, he plans to enter the heart of the Fury and face the god himself to plead for mankind's deliverance. Yet nothing can prepare Kaven for the truth he will encounter, for far greater forces are at work, and his quest, if successful, will come at great cost. Will he put an end to Na'lek's storm of Fury and prove his worth to his father? Or is his duty to his fellow man more important, even if it means he is a failure as a son?

Luna, the formidable warrior knight, embarks on a quest of revenge for the death of her master.

The Helix was meant to be a revolution, but even the most pure of intentions can spawn terrible evil, and the revolution of information and innovation they hoped for may not be the one they get.

John must venture down the cerebral highway of a mysterious racer competing in the Zerseck 6,000 Tri-Universal in 3027 while navigating his own fractured psyche in 2010.

Welcome to the world of Gary Yordon--former politician, part-time television host, and accidental newspaper columnist. When Yordon's world began giving him stories too good not to immortalize, he sent one to a friend at a newspaper. Two years and seventy-five columns later, he had a rabidly loyal readership. Their persistent requests led to this collection. There is nothing above Yordon's satire, including his lack of home repair skills, addiction to Steven Seagal movies, and kidney stone intolerance. (Okay, maybe Yordon is normal in that regard.) He admits to actively resisting the temptation to write excessively about his mother, who is "a living, breathing, Neil Simon play." "My ninety-year-old mother is a fierce shopper. Put a parachute on sale and Mom's all over it because it's not about need, it's about price. She'd buy a show pony to get a free harness. She passed the shopping gene to me. If I hear the phrase 'as seen on TV, ' I know I'm in trouble. At 3 a.m., the Leopard Print Cat Tunnel for $19.95 is too good to pass up. Now all I need is a cat." Tender moments are tucked away in this book too, especially those related to Yordon's relationship with his profoundly challenged son, Zachary. Learn more about Gary Yordon at ZPRgroup.com.

They were like sisters, until everything changed one summer night. Fourteen years later, they find themselves living in different countries with no communication. Anna has landed her dream job and is living a fast-paced life in Dublin, Ireland. When she's diagnosed with a serious disease, she is forced to take on the biggest challenge she has ever encountered. Mia has found the love of her life and is living a glamorous life in Vienna, Austria when she finds out what happened to her old friend. Circumstances bring the two women together again, but is it too late for them to rebuild what they had? What really happened all those years ago? Together they embark on a journey to confront their pasts, and on the way they acquire life-changing insight and new perspectives. Life Happens is a touching story about friendship, career, and the biggest question of them all--why do so many of us avoid change until faced with hardship?

Katherine Kinneavy is an NYPD homicide detective with a drinking problem, an Irish temper and an unflagging commitment to any case she's assigned. Wendell Roane is an ambitious reporter specializing in stories about violence against women. Joe Cataldo is an overworked Mafia underboss desperate to keep things on an even keel, lest New York's underworld regress into the wars and bloodbaths of the '30s and '70s. When a mob lieutenant and a bar owner, both with a history of unspeakable crimes against women, turn up dead on the same cold autumn morning, a vigilante group styling itself "Judith" takes credit for both killings and promises more. These three vastly different people crash into each other's orbit in search of the group, and no matter how the search ends, it may leave everything they think they know about themselves and the worlds they live in shaken to the very core.

Balanced Body Breakthrough is the essential guide for anyone who wants to beat stress and find balance. Caroline Jordan dispenses wellness wisdom in short, easy-to-read segments. Jordan's definition of wellness includes the whole person -- mind, body, and spirit. From start to finish, this book is filled with knowledge and resources to help you personalize your approach to living well. Balanced Body Breakthrough teaches you to clarify values, create a plan and set smart goals, manage your time, feel healthy, get fit, and enjoy life. This book is a tool that will help you stay committed, positive, and present in living a feel-good life you love.

CURE, a massive private paramilitary organization, has replaced the police force in all major cities. The general public is fully armed. The population of cockroaches has exploded. In this world lives Palazzo, an entomophobic pacifist (and his cat, Larry). His goal is simple and yet impossible: maintain a shred of sanity as society erodes around him. Human empathy is on the decline. CURE's influence expands rapidly into all aspects of daily life. If he listens closely enough, it seems as though the sky is screaming. Palazzo learns that his neighbor is a member of a clandestine group that call themselves "Unarmed Citizens." He attends a meeting, setting into motion a series of events that will put him in the incredible position to change CURE--and therefore society--from the inside out.

Susan Jones, a brash and ballsy chef who hopscotches from one demanding restaurant job to the next, was barely in her twenties when she married and had a son, Henry. But after her marriage to Andrew fell apart, she ceded most of the raising of the baby to her mother-in-law, the very opinionated Edith Vale, a woman as formidable and steely as her stiff blond bouffant, the veritable helmet that helps her soldier through life. Now, after letting Henry drift away, Susan is determined to make things right. But just as mother and son seem to make headway after embarking on a cross-country road trip, things take a dark turn. When the family reconvenes in California, everybody must fight to find courage and humor in the face of a situation that threatens to change them all forever.

At Papercuts, "the tiny Boston icon" (The Guardian), we're passionate about great books and we're delighted to present our own. Inside you'll find rare works of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry from the distinct authors we hosted in our first year. From New York Times bestselling to hometown treasures, this book of cutting-edge writing encapsulates what happened here. PAPERCUTS J.P. is an award-winning independent bookstore located in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 2014 by former publishing professional Kate Layte. Katie Eelman has been the media and events coordinator since the store opened.

Ron and Willy are stranded on a tropical island and they really want to get home. Unfortunately they have no real resources, no good plans, and no idea what the hell they're doing. What they do have is an army of foul-mouthed monkeys who want them dead, a beautiful woman who wants some answers, a sex-crazed tribal chief, a caffeine-addicted demigod who wants to be worshipped, and a telepathic skull who just wants a little excitement. Through nonstop comedy and good old-fashioned adventure these guys are facing some long odds but do Ron and Willy give up? No they don't. They get down to business. Monkey Business.

When Damaus put his name in for the Traveler's Cup he wasn't expecting to be chosen. But when his highborn name is called out of forty-thousand Grey, the slaves to his people, he has no choice. It turns out even the elite Lumen people aren't exempt from the law.