The Scorpion Trail


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Second in the Josiah Wolfe series from a Spur award-winning author Starting your life over in a big city like Austin, Texas, is no easy task, especially for a man raised in the country like Texas Ranger Josiah Wolfe. Now, after uprooting his son to the state's capital, Josiah must leave Austin to meet up with the rest of the Texas Ranger Frontier Battalion. But before he can get to work, Josiah has to make a quick stop to check on his old friend Juan Carlos, who's no stranger to trouble.




Scorpion Trail


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_______________________________________ Alex Crawford has been out of MI5 and the combat zone for twenty years, but now fate has thrust him back into the front line. Though he is an aid worker, the secret service minders who have protected him for so long have reactivated him: they want information about the man who perpetrated a massacre in a Muslim village in Bosnia at the height of the Kosovo War. His target is the most ruthless killer in the whole war zone: Milan Pravic, codename the Scorpion. And the only eyewitness to the massacre is a twelve-year-old girl whom Pravic will do anything to silence.




Scorpion's Trail


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The Scorpion’s Lullaby


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The Scorpion Raiders have three rules: Be ruthless. Be rich. Live like gods. Joella’s band of thieves lives deep in the jungle. Riding on giant scorpion dragons, they search the beautiful landscape for villages and caravans to rob. When insidious forces interrupt a routine raid, Joella becomes separated from her people. She’s alone except for a stolen book of legends and Marc, a pacifist dedicated to preserving the ways of the old goddess. Searching for their tribes, Joella and Marc brave violent beasts, deceitful clans, and the sweltering days and freezing nights of their beloved jungle. They must trust each other to right the wrongs of the past and save themselves, or risk the very landscape they hold so dear. The Scorpion’s Lullaby is a fast-paced, lyrical fantasy filled with creatures and characters who will take your breath away. Get your copy today and be transported into an unforgettable tale in this luminous, unique world. additional keywords: young adult fantasy, high fantasy, jungle, storytelling, legend, monsters, goddess, strong female heroine, teenage warrior, thief, raider, fantastic creatures, myth




The Scorpion Trail


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The Sahara Quest


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Description: Embark on an exhilarating adventure into the heart of the Sahara in "The Sahara Quest: A Journey Through the Desert." Join Captain Drake and his intrepid team as they venture into the vast and enigmatic desert, seeking the secrets of the Lost Oasis. In a race against time, the team battles treacherous sandstorms, navigates unforgiving dunes, and encounters mythical creatures that lurk beneath the desert's surface. They unravel ancient riddles, uncover hidden civilizations, and traverse perilous terrain, all in pursuit of the ultimate prize—the fabled Lost Oasis and its untold treasures. Along their journey, they encounter nomadic tribes, mysterious guides, and desert wildlife, forming alliances and forging unbreakable bonds of unity. They delve into hidden caves, unravel mirage mysteries, and discover the echoes of ancient times that whisper through the desert winds. But their quest is not without its challenges. They face betrayal, confront illusions and deception, and navigate through treacherous territories where every step could mean triumph or tragedy. As they press forward, the team must rely on their resilience, resourcefulness, and unwavering perseverance to overcome the obstacles that stand in their way. "The Sahara Quest: A Journey Through the Desert" is an action-packed adventure that seamlessly blends elements of fantasy and reality. With vivid descriptions that bring the Sahara to life, readers will be transported into a world of stunning landscapes, rich cultural tapestries, and the allure of the unknown. This epic tale takes readers on a rollercoaster ride through the desert's unforgiving terrain, exploring themes of friendship, sacrifice, and the pursuit of wisdom. As Captain Drake and his team uncover the secrets of the desert, they also discover the transformative power of the journey itself—a quest that not only tests their physical limits but also challenges their beliefs and redefines their understanding of the world. If you crave thrilling action, captivating mysteries, and the allure of far-off lands, "The Sahara Quest: A Journey Through the Desert" is the perfect adventure for you. Join Captain Drake and his team on an unforgettable expedition, as they navigate the vastness of the Sahara, uncover ancient treasures, and ultimately, discover the true essence of the desert's magic.




Arizona's Scenic Roads and Hikes


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In this captivating new guide Roger Naylor features all twenty-seven of Arizona's state-designated scenic and historic roads, including five National Scenic Byways.




The Scorpion's Tail


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From #1 bestselling authors Preston & Child comes a thrilling novel following archaeologist Nora Kelly and FBI Agent Corrie Swanson as they work together to solve a twisted crime that reaches far beyond any of their worst fears. Following the acclaimed debut of Old Bones, this second "happily anticipated" new thriller in Preston & Child's series features Nora Kelly, archaeologist at the Santa Fe Archeological Institute, and rookie FBI Agent Corrie Swanson, as they team up to solve a mystery that quickly escalates into nightmare (Booklist). A mummified corpse, over half a century old, is found in the cellar of an abandoned building in a remote New Mexico ghost town. Corrie is assigned what seems to her a throwaway case: to ID the body and determine cause of death. She brings archaeologist Nora Kelly to excavate the body and lend her expertise to the investigation, and together they uncover something unexpected and shocking: the deceased apparently died in agony, in a fetal position, skin coming off in sheets, with a rictus of horror frozen on his face. Hidden on the corpse lies a 16th century Spanish gold cross of immense value. When they at last identify the body -- and the bizarre cause of death -- Corrie and Nora open a door into a terrifying, secret world of ancient treasure and modern obsession: a world centered on arguably the most defining, frightening, and transformative moment in American history.




Scorpion


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“An exceptional, fast-paced thriller featuring a tech-empowered assassin whose pattern and objective you’ve never seen before, chased by a heroine with tenacious grit.”—David Brin, author of The Postman and Existence Quinn Mitchell is a nine-to-five spy—an intelligence analyst for the CIA during the day, and a suburban wife and mother on evenings and weekends. After her young daughter is killed in a tragic accident, sending her life into a tailspin, Quinn hopes to find a new start in her latest assignment: investigating a series of bizarre international assassinations whose victims have been found with numeric codes tattooed, burned, or carved into their flesh. As Quinn follows the killer’s trail across the globe, always one body behind, she begins uncovering disturbing connections between the murders—and herself. Every lead she tracks down in pursuit of the assassin brings Quinn one step closer to the Epoch Index, a mysterious encrypted message discovered in the archives of the Large Hadron Collider. Its origins are unknown and decrypting it is beyond even the CIA. Yet nothing else can possibly link together a slew of unsolvable murders, an enigmatic and sophisticated serial killer who always seems to be three steps ahead, a quirky young physics prodigy whose knowledge extends well beyond her years, and, underlying everything, the inescapable tragedy of Quinn’s own past. Discovering the meaning of the Epoch Index leads Quinn to a shocking twist that shatters everything she thought she knew about the past, the future, and the delicate balance of right and wrong that she must now fight to preserve.




Murphy's Other Law


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One of the most feared terrorists in the world, known as the Scorpion, presents a plan to the Grand Ayatollah of Iran for a terrorist attack against the United States. No terrorist ever captured has seen or spoken directly to the Scorpion. The plan will take many years to develop, but it is beyond anything the U.S. has prepared for or thought possible. The Ayatollah believes that the success of the attack will so cripple The Great Satan that he will be able to mobilize the worlds one billion Muslims into a world-wide Holy War against a weakened America. John Murphy, the director of the New York office of Homeland Security, while following up intelligence leads regarding the Scorpion, enlists the help of his life-long friend, Tim Shannon, a seasoned covert operative, to help track him down. Shannon follows the Scorpions trail from Istanbul through the Middle East and Europe as the Scorpion initiates his attack against the United States. Shannon and Murphy must find the Scorpion and stop the terrorist attack before it destroys the heart and soul of America. Their best lead comes in the form of a cryptic note from an unlikely source outside the intelligence community.