Zee Locked-In


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In the near future, things have gotten bleak. The global economy has collapsed, the climate crisis is undeniable, the US government has been openly sold to the vast wealth of monopolistic Mega Corporations. Is it any wonder that most anyone that can afford to do so has fled online into a massive Virtual Reality simulation called the OVR Worlds?Zachary "Zee" Jones had thought that being an OVR Worlds player was so far beyond his means, there was no point in even dreaming about it. Until he got arrested, convicted and sentenced all within 24 hours. However, even within the OVR Worlds, vast inequities exist, especially if you're Inmate 81348, as Zee is now known.




Lock In


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Not too long from today, a new, highly contagious virus makes its way across the globe. Most who get sick experience nothing worse than flu, fever and headaches. But for the unlucky one percent – and nearly five million souls in the United States alone – the disease causes "Lock In": Victims fully awake and aware, but unable to move or respond to stimulus. The disease affects young, old, rich, poor, people of every color and creed. The world changes to meet the challenge.




Snatch 'Em


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Zee Jackson, Hassan Winslow, Dex and Greg B are four young men out to take what wealth they can on the streets of Boston. Petty crime is all they know, until they hook up with Frank, who turns them onto lucrative, high-stakes jobs. Twenty-one-year-old Zee has tried his hand at drug dealing, but it never worked out. Hassan is the bully of the group. Dexter, or Fat Dexter as some people call him, also wants to try the drug game, but his mother has an off-and-on addiction, so his conscience gets the best of him. Greg B often wonders why he hangs out with his crew so much, but they have been together for so long that he doesn't have many other friends. Along with the money from the robberies come sex, drugs, and murder. When Zee falls in love, he just wants to live the rest of his life in peace. But if he and the rest of his friends want to enjoy the spoils, they must first survive life on the streets.




Alex & Zee


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ñVivid and fresh and finely crafted, this is a book that will strike a chord with anyone who has loved, lived, or wondered how we manage, in the face of our fragility, to carry on.î „ Nino Ricci This is the story of Zee, an aimless ex-lawyer who has turned his inability to make a decision into a fine art, and his wife, Alex, a practical and hard-working social worker who feels her biological clock ticking loudly. Reverberating with the emotional crises of the urban adult, Alex & Zee is an offbeat portrait of contemporary relationships, full of wickedly astute observations of city life and its multifarious life forms. Grimly hilarious at every turn, this is a terrific debut novel. Nominated for the 1995 W.H. Smith/Books in Canada First Novel Award and the recipient of widespread critical acclaim, Alex & Zee is the long-awaited reissue of Cordelia StrubeÍs biting take on contemporary romance.




Firefly


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Someone is burning Baltimore. At night, sirens shriek through the air as red light blazes in the night sky. Businesses and houses are burning. Theres a madman on the loose, and its not just about the firehes getting pretty fond of killing, too. There arent any leads, but there is a terrible media frenzy that gives this monster the nickname Firefly. Dr. McKayla MacDonald doesnt want to see her beautiful city burned to the ground, but she also doesnt want to get involved with the investigation. As a successful psychologist, shes happy to assist the county fire department as a counselor. She has no idea that her decision to be a Good Samaritan has brought her to the attention of the last person she wants knowing her name and address. Firefly is on her tail, and McKayla suspects he may have been from the beginning. Using her extensive knowledge of the human psyche, the good doctor might be able to point authorities to their arsonist. Yet as the city burns, Firefly comes closer. Is he crazy enough to end up on McKaylas doorstep with fire in hand? She must solve the case before her family becomes his target. Firefly is a riveting and intriguing novel that is aglow with sparks, suspense and mystique. Cornelson is an accomplished and gifted writer who keeps the reader captivated from the very first page. Shirley Erickson, MS, Sixth-Year Certificate in Reading Education




Machinery


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Pandora


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Curiosity changed the course of mankind. Pandora was the first mortal woman and the first bride. Zeus gave Pandora a storage jar for a wedding gift which she of course opened. Who wouldn’t? It was a wedding gift, for crying out loud. The evil spirits trapped inside the jar were freed and have wreaked havoc on mankind ever since. Fast forward to today . . . Pandora Jones lives in a modern stone castle stuffed to the roofline with handmade boxes filled with the worries and troubles she collects each night. Trying to atone for her ancestress’ costly mistake leaves no room for friendship, let alone romance. Head God Zeus sends his handsome eldest son to set things right with Pandora, but neglects to tell him who, what, or why. That would take all the fun out of the game–and everyone knows the Olympic gods love their games. Urban fantasy romance.




A Little Closer to Home


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In Ginger Zee's follow-up to the bestselling Natural Disaster, the ABC chief meteorologist takes readers on a much deeper journey of self discovery. When Ginger Zee opened her life to readers in Natural Disaster, the response was enormous. She put a very relatable if surprising face on depression and has helped lessen the stigma surrounding mental health issues. But Ginger tells us, Natural Disaster was "Ginger Lite" and only scratched the surface. In this moving follow-up, Ginger shares her truest self. She spent most of her life shielding her vulnerabilities from the world all while being a professional people pleaser. Her stormy childhood, her ongoing struggles with crippling depression, her suicide attempts, and many other life experiences will resonate with readers who are likely to see themselves along the way. In spite of its serious subject matter, Ginger's positive, life-affirming outlook comes through loud and clear. Written with great heart and quite a bit of humor, Ginger normalizes issues and challenges millions of people face every day. A Little Closer to Home will broaden the conversation around mental health at a time we need it more than ever.




Steel


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Canals


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