The Lore Giver


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The rich, aristocratic and overtly sensual vampire Countess seductively promised a somewhat na«ve Tony Delmonti that his conversion to vampirism would bring him not only youthful immortality, but innumerable women and all the sex and party drugs he could handle, plus more besides. So far, Tony had seen only a glimpse of those promises. Come to think of it, that sex was with the Countess herself and those were her party drugs.




The Lore Adventure


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Two teenage boys are lost in Minnesota's rugged Boundary Waters wilderness area. While struggling to survive, they're sucked into the plots of two so-called fiction novels that one of the boys has read. Every direction they turn leads them deeper into the wilderness and into the extraordinary secrets and dangers encompassing the books' plots. Perilously tangled up in mystery, magic and suspense, the boys weave their way toward the books' mystical island of Olyqua where they must face the ultimate conflict between the forces of good and evil. Is it real? That's the plaguing question as supernatural events get in their way and unknown forces try to stop them.







The Lore Adventure


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Josh Clemens vanishes from an immense forest, leaving law enforcement and friends baffled by his sudden, mystical disappearance. His trail ends where the mystery begins - inside a small, remote clearing in the middle of the wilderness. Within this secluded clearing stand six peculiar rock formations, each an upright pillar consisting of diverse rocks that have been meticulously stacked and balanced one on top of the other. Steve Adams, a member of the search party and a close friend of Clemens, discovers a myriad of unusual pictographs engraved into the age-old rocks. His discovery leads to an extraordinary secret that has been hidden in the woods for thousands of years. Jim Fletcher grew up in the forest covered mountains of Connecticut. There he recognized the wonders and mysteries of nature. Fletcher, a teacher and an artist, has exhibited his artworks around the country. He and his wife, Dee, reside in Minnesota. They enjoy their family, the lakes and the outdoors.




The Giver


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The Giver, the 1994 Newbery Medal winner, has become one of the most influential novels of our time. The haunting story centers on twelve-year-old Jonas, who lives in a seemingly ideal, if colorless, world of conformity and contentment. Not until he is given his life assignment as the Receiver of Memory does he begin to understand the dark, complex secrets behind his fragile community. This movie tie-in edition features cover art from the movie and exclusive Q&A with members of the cast, including Taylor Swift, Brenton Thwaites and Cameron Monaghan.




The Givers of Life the Return of Christ


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In one hundred mini-chapters, ‘The Givers of Life. The Return of Christ’ reveals a trifold message of inspiration. Volume One contains a wealth of values, prayers and principle standards coming from the heartland of Ohio and travels in and out of this world. Volume Two brings everyone into a soul-filled journey unto the ‘Door of the Great Work’ participating in a 7 year mystery school as an initiate in the Evergreen state. Volume Three ‘32 by TEO’... The Enlightenment Of, the Far Reaching Finale, the Bizarre, the Fantastic, the Mystical and the Miraculous, Celebrating Christmas! Enjoy these fantastic inspiring stories to uplift. ‘One for the Road’ is in hope to know the readers ‘Top 100’ spirit rich stories as well. A remarkable read for all ages that you will remember forever!




Narrative Design for Indies


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Short, sharp advice on getting story into your Indie game. Whether you’re an Indie developer or a narrative designer wanting to work in the Indie space, this book will take you through some tried and true techniques of Indie video game storytelling. These techniques have been developed to blow minds, not budgets. "An approachable, practical field guide for one of the trickiest and most rewarding aspects of game development, "Narrative Design for Indies" is packed with straightforward, actionable advice. Worth your time!" - Chris Bourassa, Creative Director of Darkest Dungeon. "This book's real strength lies in the fact that it's aimed directly at the indie developer with specific examples to bolster that." - Steve Ince, Creator of Captain Morgane and So Blonde.




Gathering Blue


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The second book in Lois Lowry's Giver Quartet, which began with the bestselling and Newbery Medal-winning The Giver. Left orphaned and physically flawed in a civilization that shuns and discards the weak, Kira faces a frighteningly uncertain future. Her neighbors are hostile, and no one but a small boy offers to help. When she is summoned to judgment by The Council of Guardians, Kira prepares to fight for her life. But the Council, to her surprise, has plans for her. Blessed with an almost magical talent that keeps her alive, the young girl faces new responsibilities and a set of mysteries deep within the only world she has ever known. On her quest for truth, Kira discovers things that will change her life and world forever. A compelling examination of a future society, Gathering Blue challenges readers to think about community, creativity, and the values that they have learned to accept. Once again Lois Lowry brings readers on a provocative journey that inspires contemplation long after the last page is turned. “This extraordinary novel is remarkable for its fully realized characters, gripping plot, and Lowry’s singular vision of a future.” —VOYA The Giver has become one of the most influential novels of our time. Don't miss the powerful companion novels in Lois Lowry's Giver Quartet: Gathering Blue, Messenger, and Son.