Dancing Through the Cosmos
0$5.99 – $30.99Isabella Foster lived a life of much excess for as long as she could remember. She had achieved success as an actress in Hollywood at a young age in the height of Hollywood in the 1960s. She had achieved everything that she longed for and more than that, but something was still missing from her life. No, someone was missing from her life. In a quest for something more, Isabella will look in all the wrong places for what would make her happy and yet she will never find it. Dancing Through the Cosmos is a journey that many have taken but not returned from without losing everything. Isabella is a testament to what strength and determination will get you through even in those unspeakable and darkest moments of your life. Never forget to believe in the stars.
Jamal and the Large Mirror: Volume 2
0$3.99 – $13.99Jamal was a fifth grader living in Brooklyn, New York, with his mother and older brother. The two boys’ father was killed in a helicopter accident during his military service in Iraq. Before he left, though. Jamal’s dad gave his youngest son some life lessons, including “If it’s to be, it’s up to me,” about taking responsibility for one’s personal choices and actions. Using a large mirror in their home, Jamal’s father also told his son that there was a large community behind them that they couldn’t see but was giving the mirror gazer strength and support. The community that Jamal ultimately envisioned included his father as well as the late Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., former President Barack Obama, Vice President Kamala Harris, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, and others. The goal of the mirror lesson was to enforce in Jamal the assurance that he was not alone, even when his father could not be with him physically.
This wonderful book is enhanced by illustrations by Brian Rivera. The story acknowledges the realities of a father’s leaving to go to war and the impact his death has on his family. The author also illustrates that an important component in the process of resolution, as well as in healing to process grief, is to acknowledge the feelings that everyone experiences. The mirror serves as an excellent tool to help the protagonist cope, not only when his father leaves but throughout his life. While the book would benefit from some additional editing, the vital life lessons, as well as the compassion and integrity of Jamal’s father, are reflected throughout this inspirational tale. Seals’ poignant yet encouraging story is well worth reading.
Multiple Shades of Gray: Craig Spence Finds a Killer Hiding Among Retirees
0$3.99 – $9.99This book is a work of fiction. Names of characters and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously and any resemblance to any actual persons, living or dead is entirely coincidental.
Retirement wasn’t easy for Craig Spence. He and Martha moved into A Senior living facility where they planned to finally live a life free of stress and excitement. Craig however is instrumental in saving the life of a person involved in a serious accident, is stalked by a mountain lion, finds the remains while hiking and finds that there is a Killer hiding out in the Senior Manor in which they live. A killer that had committed a gruesome crime ten years ago and was still on the run.
PJ and Friends Play Marco Polo
0$4.99 – $12.99Laura is a native to New Mexico, she is married with two children and is a grandmother. She is an artist painting landscapes, dancers, spirituals and illustrations in Acrylic and water color.
Her projects include children’s books such as “PJ and Friends,” PJ and “Friends Say Nighty Night,” and she is currently illustrating for other authors.
Laura gives God the credit for her opportunities to paint and write.Shackled Mask
0$4.00Sonja and Sara were friends since childhood, but their friendship was never as close as Sonja’s relationship with her older sister. When the girl’s father died in a car accident, Sonja took on the role of mother to her younger sister. She made sure that Sara had everything she needed. Then, one night, Sonja finally decided to tell Sara everything. That way, Sara could find peace and move on. Or so she thought. Sonja had been trying to protect Sara by keeping her away from the truth. But now, with her death, Sara was free. Free to live without fear and free to start over again. This story takes from what is real and what is Sara’s imagination. They arrested her and charged her with her sister’s murder. Sara denied killing her sister, but she wasn’t given much choice. There was no proof that Sara was innocent. She was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment. What needs to be done? Can Sara heal from her past and move forward?
Obelisk: German Edition
0$3.99 – $14.99Der Obelisk.
Diese Geschichte aus dem Zweiten Weltkrieg wurde von drei österreichischen Deserteuren inspiriert.
Oskar, seine Schwester Kianna und ihr Freund Jaro sind die einzigen Überlebenden ihres zerstörten Dorfes in Österreich. Sie fliehen in die Berge. Später schließen sich ihnen zwei weitere Ausreißer an: Paul und Lori, die von der deutschen Armee mit Waffengewalt eingezogen wurden und desertiert sind. Auch sie werden Zeugen des Mordes an ihren Dorfbewohnern. Um der deutschen Armee zu entgehen, beschließen sie, nach Italien zu fliehen.Sie reisen ausgiebig durch Italien und werden schließlich als italienische Soldaten in Albanien eingesetzt. Kianna wird zunächst in lokalen Bars und schließlich im Vatikan als Hostess eingesetzt. Die Männer desertieren von der italienischen Armee und retten Kianna. Sie reisen in die Schweiz, wo sie sich niederlassen. Dort werden sie von der Schweizer Armee angeworben. Oskar, Lori und Jaro müssen undercover nach Frankreich und Deutschland gehen.
Zwei Jahre später wird Kianna in der Schweiz entführt. Oskar verlässt die Gruppe, um Kianna zu finden, und reist durch das vom Krieg zerrissene Europa. Um die Grenzen zu überschreiten, wechselt er die Uniform. Wie weit geht ein Bruder, um seine Schwester zu retten, die seine einzige noch lebende Verwandte ist?
