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A boy named Jonathan, a Princess called Magenta and Monte, a fearless Chihuahua: Three young heroes starring in The Black Pearl of Osis, volume one of the Osis Fantasy Trilogy, a tale of courage, loyalty, fear and tragedy for children and adults.Princess Magenta, seen skipping in a poster, draws Jonathan into her world, a kingdom threatened by the evil power of the Black Pearl of Osis. Jonathan learns he is destined to liberate the kingdom from that evil power. After being trained by Master Cobalt, a wise old man, Jonathan unlocks the magic power of Princess Magenta's skipping rope and turns it into a beam-throwing weapon. Together with Princess Magenta, the Chihuahua Monte and two magic skipping ropes as their weapons, Jonathan sets out on a dangerous quest to destroy the Black Pearl of Osis and lift the mystery that surrounds its owner. On their way they face death, separation, traps, floggings, dungeons, traitors and a fight in the coliseum. When, finally, they come face to face with the owner of the Black Pearl of Osis, the story takes a surprising twist and the children's loyalty to each other is severely tested.

In The Curse of Lake Osis, the sequel to The Black Pearl of Osis, the evil Black Pearl has fallen again into human hands, and Jonathan and Magenta are summoned by Master Cobalt to find and destroy the Pearl. Together with their guide Bruno, a strange mute boy, and the magic skipping ropes as their weapons, they leave for Pebble Island where Commander Sepio, the new owner of the Black Pearl of Osis, resides with his army of Warriors. But Bruno seems to have plans of his own. He often disappears, which makes the children suspicious of his loyalty. When Bruno abandons them, they lose their way and fall into the clutches of a Warrior, Fonsta and his savage companions, and a deranged King Leyon. They are relentlessly pursued by a mysterious, vicious dog; they adopt a monkey on their way, and nearly drown crossing Lake Osis. When, at the end of their journey, Jonathan and Magenta confront Sepio and the Black Pearl, they find themselves trapped and must use all their wits to outsmart the enemy. While events unfold, they discover the secret of Bruno's plan, which leads to tragic consequences. The Curse of Lake Osis is the second volume of The Osis Fantasy Trilogy. The first volume, The Black Pearl of Osis, was released by PublishAmerica in August 2004.

In The Battle of Osis, the concluding volume of the Osis fantasy trilogy, Jonathan and Magentaas adventure begins in Ottawa on a bitter-cold winteras night. Summoned by Master Cobalt to the Rideau Falls, they venture beyond the frozen water into an ice palaceaa secret meeting place for the Master and his young friends. Here, Jonathan and Magenta learn the true origin of the evil Black Pearl of Osis and the identity of its Guardian, Mistress Ebony, ruler of the City of Osis. But rumor has it that Mistress Ebony has broken her vow to guard the Black Pearl from falling into cruel hands. Sinister forces begin to assemble across the land, threatening to ruin all life. Before they confront the enemy in a final attempt to destroy the Black Pearl of Osis, Jonathan and Magenta must go on a dangerous mission further back into the past in search of the magic sword Anagallis and convince its peace-loving owner to join their ranks in a deadly battle. The Battle of Osis is a tale of mystery and surprise, betrayal and revenge, love and loss, temptations and disappointments, jealousy and greed, but also a tale of growing wiser, of friendship, loyalty, valor and forgiveness.

Past and present collide in Theodor's Choice, a compelling multigenerational love story that sweeps from Canada in the present-day to Germany, Russia and Poland during the Second World War.Sylvia Baintz discovers a diary written by her late mother. Not only does the diary give her a glimpse into her grandmother's and mother's troubled lives, but it also leads her to a secret that has remained hidden for many years. On a whim, she travels from Vancouver to Oxford Mills, a hamlet in eastern Ontario, where she hopes to find an answer to the mystery. In Oxford Mills, her search for the truth takes an unexpected turn and, suddenly, she finds herself on an emotional journey that leads to self-discovery, healing, and a new life. Theodor's Choice explores the question of identity, abandonment, atonement, and the impact of fate on the lives of three women.

This story is a stand-alone novella.Mila Peterson is a lonely teenager, emotionally starved and ignored by her affluent, eccentric parents. On her thirteenth birthday, she meets Ryan Dillard, the fourteen-year-old nephew of her piano teacher. Also an only child of an equally wealthy family, Ryan like Mila leads a solitary life. They have an instant connection. It's the beginning of a fast and loyal friendship that blossoms into tender love. After a four-year separation, Mila and Ryan make a promise to each other meant to last a lifetime. But Fate interferes with plans of her own and reroutes Mila and Ryan's destinies down a path of unimaginable pain. "Twist of Fate" is a powerful love story about survival, resilience against uncontrollable forces and challenging elements, the need for hope and renewal, and the acceptance of events that cannot be changed. Above all, it's a story about finding the strength and courage to live and love again.

A step in the wrong direction ends Amanda Cartland's marriage, and much more. Guilt, sorrow, and anger destroy her peace of mind. To soothe the pain and to forget the past, she reaches for bottles of red wine. Slowly, she sinks from one drunken stupor into the next until an alcoholic blackout causes her to hit rock bottom. A Second Chance is a powerful story about facing demons, acknowledging denials, and battling setbacks. It's also a story of hope, love, and forgiveness, and taking your life back, one day at a time.

Die englische Ausgabe 'Theodor's Choice' wurde von Reader's Favorite mit der 5-Sterne Goldmedaille ausgezeichnet. Vergangenheit und Gegenwart prallen aufeinander in 'Theodors Entscheidung', einer fesselnden Liebesgeschichte, die sich ber mehrere Generationen hinzieht - vom heutigen Kanada nach Deutschland, Russland und Polen w hrend des Zweiten Weltkriegs.Sylvia Baintz entdeckt ein Tagebuch ihrer verstorbenen Mutter. Das Tagebuch gibt ihr nicht nur einen Einblick in das unruhige Leben ihrer Gro mutter und Mutter, sondern f hrt sie auch zu einem Geheimnis, das viele Jahre verborgen geblieben ist. Aus Neugier reist sie von Vancouver nach Oxford Mills, einem rtchen im Osten von Ontario, wo sie hofft, eine Antwort auf das Geheimnis zu finden. In Oxford Mills nimmt ihre Suche nach der Wahrheit eine unerwartete Wendung, und pl tzlich befindet sie sich auf einer emotionalen Reise, die zur Selbstfindung, Heilung und einem neuen Leben f hrt.'Theodors Entscheidung' ber hrt die Frage nach Identit t, Verlassenheit, S hne und den Auswirkungen des Schicksals auf das Leben von drei Frauen