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In the cold, wet summer of 1960, 11-year-old Joy Henderson lives in constant fear of her father. She tries to make him happy but, as he keeps reminding her, she is nothing but a filthy sinner destined for Hell.... Yet, decades later, she returns to the family's farm to nurse him on his death bed. To her surprise, her 'perfect' sister, Ruth, is also there, whispering dark words, urging revenge. Then the day after their father finally confesses to a despicable crime, Joy finds him dead - with a belt pulled tight around his neck.

I really need people to understand the reason behind me writing this book about my grandmother Henrietta Lacks. For those who have never heard of her, she is the first human whose cell line was able to grow in culture; her cells were unlike any other cells. While others cells would die, Henrietta Lacks cells doubled every 20 to 24 hours. She has contributed to the medical field in ways that no other cell line has done. HeLa cells has helped with the polio vaccine, gene mapping, in vitro fertilization, sensitivity to tape, dental, and even used in the cosmetic field.

Mary Ellen Pleasant and William Henry Ellis. What do these two have in common? They were both former slaves who became millionaires. Back then, Black entrepreneurs had to worry about slave catchers and lynch mobs. Today, “microaggressions” are enough to discourage young Blacks...according to liberals. Our ancestors would be ashamed of us. They would expect more of us. Black Snowflakes provides a brand-new perspective for those Americans who still believe it is impossible for Blacks to be successful unless they get that “White man’s stamp of approval”.

This sci-fi thriller explores the possibility that when we dream we're merely glimpsing into an alternate reality. Three strangers bound together by a shared dream fight against the current of fate. Can they come to terms with the truth? Are we the only versions of ourselves? Are you the best version of you to exist? They must find each other without losing themselves. Two universes hang in the balance as external forces vie for control of their ability to peer into an alternate reality.

Marketing guru Dean Dubose travels to the remote mountains of Haiti to investigate a local project that could help combat world hunger. Instead, he stumbles upon a criminal operation funneled through a respected orphanage. Against company orders—and his instinct for survival—Dean digs deeper. Amid the sweltering heat and the threats to his life, Dean falls for a headstrong and charismatic social worker whose allure leads to dangers of its own. Together, they are drawn into a shadow world that forces them to confront the past in order to salvage their future.

A Shadow Man is stalking the children of Ard, leaving the dead lying in the forest with their eyes black pits. The people are in a panic, but the investigating Ruad philosophers have no explanation. Seeking someone to blame, the people of the ancient city of Ard demand the head of the most dangerous person in their midst, the giant Waylaid. Once great among the Fomor - a prince, a sorcerer, a priest - Waylaid has been cast out by his people. He has come to Ard with his Bolg apprentice, Piju, to live quietly and study in Brea’s library.

Rhode Park was like any other prison. But former inmate, Jim Ridge, knew the true horror was inside the empty cells. Upon hearing that the prison he spent his young adult years in is set to be demolished, Jim must step back inside to save the souls of his inmate circle of friends. That is only priority one though, as Jim must also break the prison curse to stop its most vile inmate, Francis McCready, from roaming the earth once again. Having seen the violence up close and in person, Jim fears what the dead will do in a prison break.

Angels. Do they exist? If so, how do they interact with us? In this book, we take a look at how angels interact with humankind. We will see how they inspired Joan of Arc. And their role in stopping the Mongolian advance into the Middle East. And more.

When the Flies Swarm recounts the life of young Devin Dixon. We follow a growing boy from the urban backdrop of Baltimore, Maryland in the early 90s just as the crack epidemic unfolds.

Lamar Jackson was thought to be another lost cause in the wreckage of Detroit's foster care system. After being abandoned by his parents, he spent most of his childhood and some of his adolescent years in and out of group homes and juvenile reform. His life changes when he meets the leader of an organization hidden from the surface of society's eyes. A secret organization of assassins assembled together to rid the world governments of troubled threats.

Atlanta, Georgia, is the hub of the black college experience. Nia Scott, a gifted pre-med student at Clark Atlanta University, is focused on one goal: becoming a doctor. With her Superwoman mentality, she believes she can do it all. But along with trying to achieve her dreams come challenges.