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The DaVinci Code: A Quest for Answers by Josh McDowell
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsJust where does fact end and fiction begin? The brilliant mix of fact and fiction in Dan Brown's Conspiracy story "The Da Vinci Code" raises serious questions regarding the origins and claims of Christianity. Many come away from the book shaken in their beliefs, wondering what is true? Questions like "Was Mary Magdalene really Jesus' wife and the mother of his child?" And more...Categorized as:
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The Dreamer, the Schemer, and the Robe by Jenny L. Cote
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter waiting for centuries, Max and Liz nally receivetheir mission from the Maker to work behind the scenesin the life of Joseph. All looks hopeless for the youngteenager as his brothers sell him into slavery in Egypt,but Max and Liz orchestrate a spectacular turn of eventsto get Joseph to the right place at the right time...Categorized as:
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Lady Carliss and the Waters of Moorue by Chuck Black, Andy Turvey
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLady Carliss faces the challenge of her life. Can she save the kingdom before it’s too late? Determined, smart, and a master of both the sword and the bow, Lady Carliss has proven herself as a veteran Knight of the Prince. Returning from a mission of aid, Carliss is plunged into adventure once again as she searches for the marauders responsible for kidnapping a friend’s family...Categorized as:
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Hereafter by Jody Hedlund
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe third lost princess. The final key to the treasure. And a battle for the throne.Growing up deep in the forest as a poor charcoal burner’s daughter, Emmeline has always known her identity as a princess of Mercia, and she lives in fear of being caught and killed...Categorized as:
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Just the Way You Are by Max Lucado
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOne of the greatest gifts parents can give their children is the assurance that Mom and Dad love them just as they are, apart from anything that they do. But telling them once won't make it sink in. Kids need to be reminded of it over and over, until those words get inside their hearts...Categorized as:
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The Prophet, the Shepherd, and the Star by Jenny L. Cote
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Prophet, the Shepherd, and the Star launches the Epic Order of the Seven series, picking up where The Amazing Tales of Max and Liz left off. The Maker has been building a team of animal friends for thousands of years to be his envoys for pivotal points of history.With this new, critical mission, the team will finally be completed by Messiah and known forevermore as the Order of the Seven... -
Sir Quinlan and the Swords of Valor by Chuck Black
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTwo friends face the Dark Knight’s deadliest scheme, but only one knight has the courage to overcome.Sir Quinlan leaves his boyhood friend to serve the Prince, fighting a battle darker and more intense than any he’s ever known...Categorized as:
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Sir Bentley and Holbrook Court by Chuck Black
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe people of Holbrook are suffering under the rule of the greedy Lord Kingskey. Can Sir Bentley discover the thruth and help restore the kingdom?Sir Bentley, an honorable young knight, abandons his calling in order to seek the truth of the Prince. Choosing to live as the Prince did, he forsakes his former lifestyle and wealth to live as a pauper...Categorized as:
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Sir Rowan and the Camerian Conquest by Chuck Black
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA knight left for dead. A country on the verge of ruin. And an evil lord rising to conquer. Sir Rowan is the most decorated tournament knight in Cameria, but when he is attacked and left for dead, his world collapses. Betrayed and lingering at death’s door, only a bizarre vision of his Prince and the help of a woman dedicated to the King keeps him alive...Categorized as:
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Always by Jody Hedlund
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA fierce elite guard. A loyal lady in waiting. They must work together to save three princesses from certain death.On the verge of dying after giving birth to twins, the queen of Mercia pleads with Lady Felicia to save her infant daughters...Categorized as:
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Foremost by Jody Hedlund
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA second princess. Another key to the treasure. And a cruel king desperate to squelch the growing rebellion.Raised in an isolated abbey, Lady Maribel desires nothing more than to become a nun and continue practicing her healing arts. She’s carefree and happy with her life…until a visitor comes to the abbey and reveals her true identity as one of the lost princesses...Categorized as:
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Sir Dalton and the Shadow Heart by Chuck Black
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe shadow of doubt can destroy the most noble of men. Can Sir Dalton rediscover his allegiance before it's too late?Sir Dalton, a knight in training, seems to have everything going for him. Young, well-liked, and a natural leader, he has earned the respect and admiration of his fellow knights, and especially the beautiful Lady Brynn.But something is amiss at the training camp...Categorized as:
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The Ark,the Reed,and the Fire Cloud by Jenny L. Cote
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMax, a Scottish terrier, takes his usual morning trot down to the loch where he hears a mysterious Voice humming in the reeds saying, "Come to Me...follow the fire cloud." He embarks on an unknown journey from Scotland, meeting other animals along the way including Liz, a brilliant, petite black cat from France...Categorized as:
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Sword and Serpent by Taylor R. Marshall
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn A.D. 299, the Roman oracles ceased to prophesy for the Emperor Diocletian. The silence of the gods sparks a bloody storm of persecution that sweeps across the Roman Empire. As the fires of suspicion and hatred ignite all around them, a young man and a young woman are united by a prophecy from the catacombs of Rome...one that will set them on a journey to battle an evil beyond imagining...Categorized as:
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Kingdom's Reign by Chuck Black
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAn evil army masses against the Knights of the Prince, and they are outnumbered.Only the King can save them... While the Knights of the Prince train in the Kingdom Across the Sea, the Dark Knight, Lucius, reigns in Arrethtrae with complete authority...Categorized as:
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Kingdom's Quest by Chuck Black
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHe was called to fulfill a mighty quest, filled with fierce battles.A quest to bring hope to the kingdom…Having narrowly escaped death at the hands of the evil Shadow Warriors, Sir Gavin is given a new name by the Prince to signify his new allegiance–to the cause of the one he once swore to kill...Categorized as:
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The Piano Girl 2 by Sherri Schoenborn Murray
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis is part two of The Piano Girl.She plays from memory. Her memories. The continuing saga of a girl, a boy, and the future of a kingdom.This princess to pauper story is filled with prayers, promises and plenty of piano. This is Part Two of a two part Series. In 2016, the Counterfeit Princess series will continue with Alia's sister, Wren. God willing... -
She Walks in Love by MaryLu Tyndall
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe must protect the Spear of Destiny at all costs He must bring the lady safely home But the powers of darkness chasing them have other ideas Lady Cristiana D'Clere, the new protector of the Spear, is on the run from the steward of her estate, who has kept her drugged for years. All she ever wanted was to be safe, marry well, and raise a bevy of wee ones...Categorized as:
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Emerald of the Sea by Kimberly Pearl
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBackstabbing pirates. Extravagant dinner parties. Falling in love with the one man who’s out of reach. Seventeen-year-old Emma doesn’t know who she is or where she came from. The not-exactly-legal merchant ship she was raised on is the only home she’s ever known, and she’s had enough of the captain’s lies...Categorized as:
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He Who Lifts The Skies by Kacy Barnett-Gramckow
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPowerful imagery creates a 'you are there' immersion in the story of the post-Flood world. Kacy Barnett-Gramckow fans raved about her extraordinary job of bringing the Flood to life in the Heavens Before. Now, she continues to flesh out the Bible's brief account of the rise of Nimrod and the Babel rebellion with scintillating characters and a wealth of imaginative detail... -
Raavan: Enemy Of Aryavarta by Amish Tripathi
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWITHOUT THE DARKNESS, LIGHT HAS NO PURPOSE.WITHOUT THE VILLAIN, WHAT WOULD THE GODS DO?INDIA, 3400 BCE.A land in tumult, poverty and chaos. Most people suffer quietly. A few rebel. Some fight for a better world. Some for themselves. Some don't give a damn. Raavan. Fathered by one of themost illustrious sages of the time. Blessed by the Gods with talents beyond all...Categorized as:
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She Walks in Power by MaryLu Tyndall
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom Award-Winning Author, MaryLu Tyndall, comes an exciting Medieval Romance surrounding the Spear of Destiny! Alexia D'Clere didn't ask to be Protector of the Spear, but after her dying mother gave her the tiny metal object and made her promise to keep it safe, she had no choice. Orphaned at age eight, she began to take over the running of her parent's castle with the help of a trusted steward...Categorized as:
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Kingdom's Call by Chuck Black
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA sworn enemy of the Prince vows to eliminate his Followers.Until the Prince saves his life… For generations the Noble Knights have been in service to the King. Following a strict code of conduct, they preserve the peace in Chessington, the King’s chosen city, and rule its citizenry. Sir Gavin is a young and promising Noble Knight, devoted to King and Code...Categorized as:
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Evermore by Jody Hedlund
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAn ancient key. A secret treasure. And a princess destined to use them both to fight evil and restore peace.Raised by a noble family, Lady Adelaide has always known she’s an orphan...Categorized as:
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Φάκελος Ανάσταση by Og Mandino
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn front of eight million TV viewers, "The Greatest Mystery Writer in the World" bragged he could prove Christ was actually stolen from the tomb and never really rose from the dead . . . if he were given just one week back in ancient Jerusalem. That night author Matt Lawrence got his wish. A knock-out punch took him right out of this world and landed him in Biblical Judea in 26 A.D...Categorized as:
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Isle of Fire by Wayne Thomas Batson
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsBrace yourself for a thrilling high-seas adventure and dare to set sail for the "Isle of Fire."""A great explosion rocked the crowded harbor. Flaming debris screamed into the sky and then rained down into the burning water below. The ferocious blaze engulfed ship after ship expanding the circle of destruction in mere heartbeats. The fire rain had been unleashed...Categorized as:
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The Lost Scrolls by Chris Heimerdinger
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsHarry and Meagan face the awesome challenges of courage and survival in the hostile world of Jerusalem in 70 A.D...Categorized as:
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The Peasant King by Tessa Afshar
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsJemmah has always thought of herself as perfectly ordinary . . . until she faces extraordinary circumstances.When her mother, the Persian king’s famous senior scribe, is kidnapped, Jemmah and her sister must sneak undetected into enemy territory to rescue her. But infiltrating their adversary’s lands proves easier than escaping them...Categorized as:
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Half-Blood by Jaye L. Knight
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe gasps and murmuring grew. Though some were hardly more than whispers, clear words reached Jace’s ears—dangerous, monster, animal, soulless. He tried to back away from their accusing eyes, but the collar pulled hard against his throat and held him in place... -
The Beginning by M.J. Thomas, Adam Verner
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA mysterious scroll transports a brother and sister back to the time of God's creation of the world in this chapter book for emerging readers.The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series follows siblings Peter and Mary and their dog, Hank, as they discover ancient scrolls that transport them back to key moments in biblical history...Categorized as:
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Stephen Archer, and Other Tales by George MacDonald
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings[...] STEPHEN ARCHER Stephen Archer was a stationer, bookseller, and newsmonger in one of the suburbs of London. The newspapers hung in a sort of rack at his door, as if for the convenience of the public to help themselves in passing. On his counter lay penny weeklies and books coming out in parts, amongst which the Family Herald was in force, and the London Journal not to be found... -
The Collected Works of George MacDonald: The Complete Works PergamonMedia (Highlights of World Literature) by George MacDonald
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis comprehensive eBook presents the complete works or all the significant works - the Œuvre - of this famous and brilliant writer in one ebook - 28900 pages easy-to-read and easy-to-navigate: • The Princess and the Goblin• Phantastes: A Faerie Romance for Men and Women• Lilith: A Romance• The Princess and the Goblin• At the Back of the North Wind• The Light Princess• A Book of Strife in the... -
De Historia Et Veritate Unicornis/on the History and Truth of the Unicorn by Michael Green
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn illuminated manuscript setting forth the fictional fifteenth-century diary of one Magnalucius, who records his first-hand observations of unicorns along with the facts he has learned about their natural history... -
Enamored by Jody Hedlund
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDuring a time when legends were born . . .ENAMOREDA princess in need of a husband, a young Sage who cannot have her, and a web of deceit that threatens their love.Having been raised by her childless aunt and uncle, the king and queen, Princess Elinor finds herself the only heir to the throne of Norvegia...Categorized as:
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The Chataine's Guardian by Robin Hardy
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOn the tenth birthday of Chataine Dierdre, her father, Karel, appoints a guardian for her--Roman, a captain of the guard. Karel is aware of the Lystran law that, at age 17, Chataine must choose the man she will marry. But he never dreams her choice might be Roman, the homely soldier who calls himself a "Christian... -
The Princess and the Three Knights by Karen Kingsbury
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“There was once a princess … the most beautiful in all the land.” The search is on! The king determines to find a young man worthy of the hand of the princess. The knights of the kingdom endure tests and challenges to show their courage and strength. But those qualities alone will not win the king’s approval or the princess’s heart. The right knight must prove his kindness and character . . -
David Ascendant (Chronicles of the Nephilim) by Brian Godawa
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSix Giant Assassins.One Target: David of Judah.Goliath Was Only the First.Everyone knows the story of David. Or so you think. No one has heard it told this way before.In the days of Samuel the Seer, the Philistines are at the climax of a long war with Israel over the land of Canaan. There are still giants in Philistia left from Joshua's search and destroy mission of holy war generations earlier...Categorized as:
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Caleb Vigilant by Brian Godawa
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGiant Walls Will Come Tumbling Down.In this second companion volume to Joshua Valiant, the story of the conquest of the Promised Land of Canaan continues. Moses has died, the Israelites stand poised to invade Canaan. Their first target: The impenetrable mighty walls of Jericho.But God has been preparing a pagan harlot named Rahab to help Israel...Categorized as:
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Joshua Valiant by Brian Godawa
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt Takes Men of Giant Faith to Face the Giants of Canaan.After four hundred years of slavery in Egypt, the Israelites under Moses have escaped into the desert and are prepared to enter the land of Canaan that God had promised them. There's only one problem: It's crawling with giants. And these giants are the Seed of the Serpent, linked to the nefarious Nephilim giants before the Flood...Categorized as:
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Hunt for the Devil's Dragon by Marianne Hering, Wayne Thomas Batson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIf you're brave, follow cousins Beth and Patrick to Libya in the 13th century. The town of Silene is being terrorized by a vicious animal that is eating livestock. The townspeople believe it's a dragon sent by the devil. In order to appease the beast, the people believe they must offer a human sacrifice--a young girl named Sabra...Categorized as:
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Darcy By Any Other Name by Laura Hile
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDiscover the Pride and Prejudice body-swap romance that has readers laughing in surprise and delight.For most, this is a glorious evening of music and dancing. But out in the garden two men are arguing, while a ferocious rainstorm swirls round. Then the unthinkable happens: a lightning bolt from heaven strikes. In that instant everything changes... -
The Velvet Shadow by Angela Elwell Hunt
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTHE HEIRS OF CAHIRA O’CONNOR SERIES - BOOK THREE It is said that as Cahira, daughter of the great Irish king Rory O’Connor, lay dying of a wound from a Norman blade, she lifted her hand toward heaven and beseeched God that others would follow…breaking forth from the courses to which they are bound to restore right in this murderous world…To Kathleen O’Connor, Cahira’s story was nothing more than...Categorized as:
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Eden: Biblical Fiction of the World's First Family by Brennan S. McPherson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“You want me to tell of how I broke the world.”It’s the year 641 since humanity was formed in Eden, and after Eve passes away, Adam is the only man left on earth who remembers everything from the beginning of the world... -
The Call of the Sea by Sian Ann Bessey
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA Viking Historical RomanceOn the eve of her betrothal to a nobleman she’s never met, Rhiannon seeks comfort on the shores of the sea she loves so well. But instead of offering peace to her uneasy heart, the ocean heralds doom with the arrival of dreaded Viking ships. A vicious raid leads to the death of her beloved father and leaves Rhiannon’s life in tatters...Categorized as:
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Cosmic Christmas by Max Lucado
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWas the birth of Jesus a quietly profound event? Or could it have included heavenly battles, angel armies, and a scheming Satan? Come along as Lucado takes us on a journey into his imagination-pulling back the curtain as we see what might have taken place on "Cosmic Christmas...Categorized as:
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The Facade by Michael S. Heiser
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHaunted by his parents death and his career failures, Dr. Brian Scott has begun to settle for the life he has been given.Until he is recruited, that is.Kidnapped by military insiders known as The Group, Brian joins a team of world-class scholars working on a confidential initiative. Their mission? To prepare mankind for a new reality. They are here... -
Wings of Dawn by Sigmund Brouwer
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThis wholesome, fascinating fictional work is clearly Christian, yet appropriate for seekers or nonbelievers. Join the fiery adventure as ancient secrets are unearthed, Thomas's fragile faith in God is tested, and as he faces a diabolic conspiracy that has ruled the land for centuries...Categorized as:
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Magic Tree House: #5-8 by Mary Pope Osborne
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratings- Night of the Ninjas - Afternoon on the Amazon - Sunset of the Sabertooth - Midnight on the Moon Books 5-8 of the "New York Times" bestselling Magic Tree House series boxed together for the first time These four titles are the perfect gift for a Magic Tree House fan or any child who loves a good adventure...Categorized as:
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Kingdom's Edge by Chuck Black
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA Riveting Medieval Parallel to the Bible Good and evil clash. Leinad and Cedric are determined to not only survive, but claim hope and victory! In Kingdom’s Dawn , Leinad and Tess, along with all the king’s people, must escape slavery by the powerful Lord Fairos. Kingdom’s Hope finds them free and arriving in the Chessington Valley...Categorized as:
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Sorcerers and Seers by Chris Heimerdinger
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsYour favorite Tennis Shoes heroes return in a whirlwind of nail-biting action and suspense across the vivid spectrums of space and time! Join Jim Hawkins as he walks side by side with the mortal Messiah on His eternal pilgrimage to save the souls of humankind...Categorized as:
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