Author: Londyn Skye
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781684192618
Category : African American women
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book Description
At the age of ten, Lily is forcefully torn from her mother's arms and sold at a Negro auction by her master, a man that Lily learns that day is her very own father. Seeking solace from such devastation, Lily secretly begins teaching herself to play her new master's piano: an instrument that she is forbidden from touching. Lily becomes an extraordinary pianist and gets away with secretly playing for fourteen years until the master's son, James, discovers her deceit. The "punishment" that James gives Lily starts her on an unprecedented journey that dramatically alters her life and influences the lives of thousands, including a man with great power. Lily's groundbreaking journey also unveils the secret altruistic love of a particular man who has been forbidden from expressing his love to her for years. But the question remains whether or not the strength of his love will be powerful enough to free Lily from the shackles of slavery and protect her dreams and her life while on her turbulent Journey to Winter Garden.
The Prodigy Slave
Author: Londyn Skye
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781684192618
Category : African American women
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book Description
At the age of ten, Lily is forcefully torn from her mother's arms and sold at a Negro auction by her master, a man that Lily learns that day is her very own father. Seeking solace from such devastation, Lily secretly begins teaching herself to play her new master's piano: an instrument that she is forbidden from touching. Lily becomes an extraordinary pianist and gets away with secretly playing for fourteen years until the master's son, James, discovers her deceit. The "punishment" that James gives Lily starts her on an unprecedented journey that dramatically alters her life and influences the lives of thousands, including a man with great power. Lily's groundbreaking journey also unveils the secret altruistic love of a particular man who has been forbidden from expressing his love to her for years. But the question remains whether or not the strength of his love will be powerful enough to free Lily from the shackles of slavery and protect her dreams and her life while on her turbulent Journey to Winter Garden.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781684192618
Category : African American women
Languages : en
Pages : 502
Book Description
At the age of ten, Lily is forcefully torn from her mother's arms and sold at a Negro auction by her master, a man that Lily learns that day is her very own father. Seeking solace from such devastation, Lily secretly begins teaching herself to play her new master's piano: an instrument that she is forbidden from touching. Lily becomes an extraordinary pianist and gets away with secretly playing for fourteen years until the master's son, James, discovers her deceit. The "punishment" that James gives Lily starts her on an unprecedented journey that dramatically alters her life and influences the lives of thousands, including a man with great power. Lily's groundbreaking journey also unveils the secret altruistic love of a particular man who has been forbidden from expressing his love to her for years. But the question remains whether or not the strength of his love will be powerful enough to free Lily from the shackles of slavery and protect her dreams and her life while on her turbulent Journey to Winter Garden.
The Prodigy Slave, Book One
Author: Londyn Skye
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578240398
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 478
Book Description
At the age of nine, Lily is forcefully torn from her mother's arms and sold at a Negro auction by her master, a man that Lily learns that day is her very own father. Seeking solace from such devastation, Lily secretly begins teaching herself to play her new master's piano: an instrument that she is forbidden from touching. Lily becomes an extraordinary pianist and gets away with secretly playing for fourteen years until the master's son, James, discovers her deceit. The "punishment" that James gives Lily starts her on an unprecedented journey that dramatically alters her life and influences the lives of thousands, including a man with great power. Lily's groundbreaking journey also unveils the secret altruistic love of a particular man who has been forbidden from expressing his love to her for years. But the question remains whether or not the strength of his love will be powerful enough to free Lily from the shackles of slavery and protect her dreams and her life while on her turbulent Journey to Winter Garden.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578240398
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 478
Book Description
At the age of nine, Lily is forcefully torn from her mother's arms and sold at a Negro auction by her master, a man that Lily learns that day is her very own father. Seeking solace from such devastation, Lily secretly begins teaching herself to play her new master's piano: an instrument that she is forbidden from touching. Lily becomes an extraordinary pianist and gets away with secretly playing for fourteen years until the master's son, James, discovers her deceit. The "punishment" that James gives Lily starts her on an unprecedented journey that dramatically alters her life and influences the lives of thousands, including a man with great power. Lily's groundbreaking journey also unveils the secret altruistic love of a particular man who has been forbidden from expressing his love to her for years. But the question remains whether or not the strength of his love will be powerful enough to free Lily from the shackles of slavery and protect her dreams and her life while on her turbulent Journey to Winter Garden.
The Prodigy Slave, Book Two
Author: Londyn Skye
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578240404
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
In book two of The Prodigy Slave, the unknown injustices taking place behind the scenes are detailed during Lily's unprecedented journey to Winter Garden. The twisted web of deception slowly unravels to unveil the unsuspecting deviants responsible for the dramatic turn of events on Christmas night that leave Lily completely blindsided and desperately trying to decipher between enemies and allies. Amid trying to make sense of the confusion, two deep secrets are inadvertently revealed that bring rise to blackmail, threats of murder, revenge, and sinful betrayal. The shocking revelations leave Lily obsessively questioning her sanity, the purpose of her existence, and the validity of her unique love affair. Ultimately, Lily questions whether she will ever live out her musical dreams and sail to the Old World ruled by a queen, or live the nightmare of being imprisoned in the old world ruled by her abusive, psychopathic, white supremacist master.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578240404
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 504
Book Description
In book two of The Prodigy Slave, the unknown injustices taking place behind the scenes are detailed during Lily's unprecedented journey to Winter Garden. The twisted web of deception slowly unravels to unveil the unsuspecting deviants responsible for the dramatic turn of events on Christmas night that leave Lily completely blindsided and desperately trying to decipher between enemies and allies. Amid trying to make sense of the confusion, two deep secrets are inadvertently revealed that bring rise to blackmail, threats of murder, revenge, and sinful betrayal. The shocking revelations leave Lily obsessively questioning her sanity, the purpose of her existence, and the validity of her unique love affair. Ultimately, Lily questions whether she will ever live out her musical dreams and sail to the Old World ruled by a queen, or live the nightmare of being imprisoned in the old world ruled by her abusive, psychopathic, white supremacist master.
The Prodigy Slave, Book Three
Author: Londyn Skye
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578240411
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 600
Book Description
The turbulent tale of James and Lily's lives' resumes the morning after Lily's gallant effort to escape and continue pursuing her musical dreams. The aftermath reveals who has survived that fateful night and who is now left to cope with tremendous loss. The tragic loss of one life leads to the discovery of a buried secret. The astonishing revelation causes the past and present to collide, alters minds, and transforms bitter enemies into trusted allies. Together, a newly united front brazenly breaks laws and commit treachery as they embark on a daring quest to achieve one truly precious goal, one whose outcome will ultimately determine the grand finale in the saga of The Prodigy Slave.WARNING: This book series features graphic violence, explicit sexual content, extreme profanity, and racial slurs. Reader discretion is advised.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780578240411
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 600
Book Description
The turbulent tale of James and Lily's lives' resumes the morning after Lily's gallant effort to escape and continue pursuing her musical dreams. The aftermath reveals who has survived that fateful night and who is now left to cope with tremendous loss. The tragic loss of one life leads to the discovery of a buried secret. The astonishing revelation causes the past and present to collide, alters minds, and transforms bitter enemies into trusted allies. Together, a newly united front brazenly breaks laws and commit treachery as they embark on a daring quest to achieve one truly precious goal, one whose outcome will ultimately determine the grand finale in the saga of The Prodigy Slave.WARNING: This book series features graphic violence, explicit sexual content, extreme profanity, and racial slurs. Reader discretion is advised.
Bound by Blood and Sand
Author: Becky Allen
Publisher: Delacorte Press
ISBN: 1101932163
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Jae is a slave in a dying desert world. Once verdant with water from a magical Well, the land is drying up, and no one remembers the magic needed to keep the water flowing. If a new source isn’t found soon, the people will perish. Jae doesn’t mind, in a way. By law, she is bound by a curse to obey every order given her, no matter how vile. At least in death, she’ll be free. Elan’s family rules the fading realm. He comes to the estate where Jae works, searching for the hidden magic needed to replenish the Well, but it’s Jae who finds it, and she who must wield it. Desperate to save his realm, Elan begs her to use it to locate the Well. But why would a slave—abused, beaten, and treated as less than human—want to save the system that shackles her? Jae would rather see the world burn. Though revenge clouds her vision, she agrees to help if the realm’s slaves are freed. Then Elan’s father arrives. The ruler’s cruelty knows no limits. He is determined that the class system will not change—and that Jae will remain a slave forever. "Ferocious and intelligent." —Kirkus Reviews "Allen’s lush debut mixes current, pressing questions with fantasy while exploring systematic injustice and historical oppression...readers will clamor for the sequel." —Publishers Weekly
Publisher: Delacorte Press
ISBN: 1101932163
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Jae is a slave in a dying desert world. Once verdant with water from a magical Well, the land is drying up, and no one remembers the magic needed to keep the water flowing. If a new source isn’t found soon, the people will perish. Jae doesn’t mind, in a way. By law, she is bound by a curse to obey every order given her, no matter how vile. At least in death, she’ll be free. Elan’s family rules the fading realm. He comes to the estate where Jae works, searching for the hidden magic needed to replenish the Well, but it’s Jae who finds it, and she who must wield it. Desperate to save his realm, Elan begs her to use it to locate the Well. But why would a slave—abused, beaten, and treated as less than human—want to save the system that shackles her? Jae would rather see the world burn. Though revenge clouds her vision, she agrees to help if the realm’s slaves are freed. Then Elan’s father arrives. The ruler’s cruelty knows no limits. He is determined that the class system will not change—and that Jae will remain a slave forever. "Ferocious and intelligent." —Kirkus Reviews "Allen’s lush debut mixes current, pressing questions with fantasy while exploring systematic injustice and historical oppression...readers will clamor for the sequel." —Publishers Weekly
Slaves of New York
Author: Tama Janowitz
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0671745247
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Short stories of life in New York during the 1980's.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0671745247
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Short stories of life in New York during the 1980's.
The World Doesn't Require You: Stories
Author: Rion Amilcar Scott
Publisher: Liveright Publishing
ISBN: 1631495399
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Finalist • PEN / Jean Stein Book Award Longlisted • Aspen Words Literary Prize Best Books of the Year: Washington Post, NPR, Buzzfeed and Entropy Best Short Story Collections of the Year: Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, the New York Public Library, and Electric Literature Welcome to Cross River, Maryland, where Rion Amilcar Scott creates a mythical universe peopled by some of the most memorable characters in contemporary American fiction. Set in the mythical Cross River, Maryland, The World Doesn’t Require You heralds “a major unique literary talent” (Entertainment Weekly). Established by the leaders of America’s only successful slave revolt in the mid-nineteenth century, the town still evokes the rhythms of its founding. With lyrical prose and singular dialect, Rion Amilcar Scott pens a saga that echoes the fables carried down for generations—like the screecher birds who swoop down for their periodic sacrifice, and the water women who lure men to wet death. Among its residents—wildly spanning decades, perspectives, and species—are David Sherman, a struggling musician who just happens to be God’s last son; Tyrone, a ruthless, yet charismatic Ph.D. candidate, whose dissertation about a childhood game ignites mayhem in the neighboring, once-segregated town of Port Yooga; and Jim, an all-too-obedient robot who obeys his Master. Culminating with an explosive novella, The World Doesn’t Require You is a “leap into a blazing new level of brilliance” (Lauren Groff) that affirms Rion Amilcar Scott as a writer whose storytelling gifts the world very much requires.
Publisher: Liveright Publishing
ISBN: 1631495399
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Finalist • PEN / Jean Stein Book Award Longlisted • Aspen Words Literary Prize Best Books of the Year: Washington Post, NPR, Buzzfeed and Entropy Best Short Story Collections of the Year: Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, the New York Public Library, and Electric Literature Welcome to Cross River, Maryland, where Rion Amilcar Scott creates a mythical universe peopled by some of the most memorable characters in contemporary American fiction. Set in the mythical Cross River, Maryland, The World Doesn’t Require You heralds “a major unique literary talent” (Entertainment Weekly). Established by the leaders of America’s only successful slave revolt in the mid-nineteenth century, the town still evokes the rhythms of its founding. With lyrical prose and singular dialect, Rion Amilcar Scott pens a saga that echoes the fables carried down for generations—like the screecher birds who swoop down for their periodic sacrifice, and the water women who lure men to wet death. Among its residents—wildly spanning decades, perspectives, and species—are David Sherman, a struggling musician who just happens to be God’s last son; Tyrone, a ruthless, yet charismatic Ph.D. candidate, whose dissertation about a childhood game ignites mayhem in the neighboring, once-segregated town of Port Yooga; and Jim, an all-too-obedient robot who obeys his Master. Culminating with an explosive novella, The World Doesn’t Require You is a “leap into a blazing new level of brilliance” (Lauren Groff) that affirms Rion Amilcar Scott as a writer whose storytelling gifts the world very much requires.
This Story Is a Lie
Author: Tom Pollock
Publisher: Soho Press
ISBN: 1616959126
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
A YA thriller described as The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time meets John le Carré, about a teen math prodigy with an extreme anxiety disorder who finds himself caught in a web of lies and conspiracies after an assassination attempt on his mother. Seventeen-year-old Peter Blankman is a math genius. He also suffers from devastating panic attacks. Pete gets through each day with the help of his mother—a famous scientist—and his beloved twin sister, Bel. But when his mom is nearly assassinated in front of his eyes and Bel disappears, Pete finds himself on the run. Dragged into a world where state and family secrets intertwine, Pete must use his extraordinary analytical skills to find his missing sister and track down the people who attacked his mother. But his greatest battle will be with the enemy inside: the constant terror that threatens to overwhelm him. Weaving between Pete’s past and present, This Story Is a Lie is a testimony from a protagonist who is brilliant, broken and trying to be brave.
Publisher: Soho Press
ISBN: 1616959126
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
A YA thriller described as The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time meets John le Carré, about a teen math prodigy with an extreme anxiety disorder who finds himself caught in a web of lies and conspiracies after an assassination attempt on his mother. Seventeen-year-old Peter Blankman is a math genius. He also suffers from devastating panic attacks. Pete gets through each day with the help of his mother—a famous scientist—and his beloved twin sister, Bel. But when his mom is nearly assassinated in front of his eyes and Bel disappears, Pete finds himself on the run. Dragged into a world where state and family secrets intertwine, Pete must use his extraordinary analytical skills to find his missing sister and track down the people who attacked his mother. But his greatest battle will be with the enemy inside: the constant terror that threatens to overwhelm him. Weaving between Pete’s past and present, This Story Is a Lie is a testimony from a protagonist who is brilliant, broken and trying to be brave.
The Desert Spear
Author: Peter V. Brett
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN: 0345503813
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 609
Book Description
Continues the adventures of reluctant savior Arlen Bales, who wonders at the identity of a spear-wielding figure that emerges from the desert and leads a vast army intent on a holy war against the demons that have forced humankind to seek the refuge of powerful spells.
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
ISBN: 0345503813
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 609
Book Description
Continues the adventures of reluctant savior Arlen Bales, who wonders at the identity of a spear-wielding figure that emerges from the desert and leads a vast army intent on a holy war against the demons that have forced humankind to seek the refuge of powerful spells.
The Penalty
Author: Mal Peet
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763687782
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
From the award-winning author of TAMAR, a time-shifting thriller about a vanishing soccer star, occult secrets, and the dark history of slavery. As the city of San Juan pulses to summer’s sluggish beat, its teenage soccer prodigy, El Brujito, the Little Magician, vanishes without a trace -- right after he misses a penalty kick and loses a big game for his team. Paul Faustino, South America’s top sports reporter, is reluctantly drawn into the mystery of the athlete’s disappearance. As a story of corruption and murder unfolds, Faustino is forced to confront the bitter history of slavery and the power of the occult. A deftly woven mystery flush with soccer and suspense, this gripping novel is a thrilling read not to be missed.
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763687782
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 187
Book Description
From the award-winning author of TAMAR, a time-shifting thriller about a vanishing soccer star, occult secrets, and the dark history of slavery. As the city of San Juan pulses to summer’s sluggish beat, its teenage soccer prodigy, El Brujito, the Little Magician, vanishes without a trace -- right after he misses a penalty kick and loses a big game for his team. Paul Faustino, South America’s top sports reporter, is reluctantly drawn into the mystery of the athlete’s disappearance. As a story of corruption and murder unfolds, Faustino is forced to confront the bitter history of slavery and the power of the occult. A deftly woven mystery flush with soccer and suspense, this gripping novel is a thrilling read not to be missed.