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Stalked by a psychotic woman by day and haunted by a supernatural force by night, Mateo Cardenas is convinced the two have nothing to do with the new home he just moved into. Until he sees something sinister in his backyard. Something that soon enters his home. He reaches out to a psychic-medium named Eloise for help. But this isn't an ordinary haunting. And Eloise has never encountered such a mystifying presence.

During a job interview for a branch manager position, Rosalind Lanners learns that others think the library is haunted. But with a horrible credit score, a mountain of school debt, and less than three figures in her bank account, Rosalind takes the job and hides out there at night until she can find an affordable apartment. When cold spots precede unsettling, seemingly impossible events, Rosalind begins to wonder if the stories are true.

Tensions simmer in 1765 Boston, home to twelve-year-old Lizzie Murray. Residents of the city are dividing over loyalty to England—and the divisions strike within Lizzie's own family, as her brother and father often find themselves at odds. When a mob wounds a young British soldier, Lizzie chooses to help the frightened Redcoat—a move that brings even more trouble to her life. Where is God in the emotional upheaval afflicting the colonies? Can Lizzie overcome the fear that weighs on her soul?

Marta knows she shouldn't feel this way toward Mr. Wendell. She needs to keep her job as his servant, especially because her family back in Germany depends on the money she and her brother Jakob send home. Marta's new feelings can't be as important as helping her family save their bakery, can they?

Order-loving Rachel Randolph and her laid-back mother Becky Johnson might be opposites in some ways, but there’s one thing they both want to figure out: why is life so hectic and draining? Through interviews with friends and lots of research, they determine the ten most common stressors that...

Experience this heartwarming tale with side-by-side commentary from Marissa Burt. Her discussion questions and chapter summaries expand this beloved journey through the Swiss Alps. Join Heidi as she fosters friendship, forgiveness, and hope and demonstrates to those around her how to appreciate their own circumstances and reach out to their communities. Nestled between each chapter is Burt’s analysis and question sections, which aid listeners to further dive into this rich and classic tale.

While visiting a haunted mansion, psychic-medium Eloise Blythe senses something sinister in the shadows, something besides mere ghosts that have held the Forge family in a vice-like grip of misery for generations. As a flood rages outside, forcing everyone to remain inside the haunted mansion, Eloise both works with and against a set of bickering siblings, some of whom have their own secret agendas to claim the family fortune.

“It seems odd to say that in order to live a meaningful life on earth, we must be focused on otherworldly things. But that is precisely what the Bible teaches.” It’s easy to become focused on this world and all the struggles and activities that fill our lives. But one of the keys to the Christian life is to have our hearts and minds centered on the right place―heaven. This short book captures how fixing our eyes on heaven will transform our Christian experience here on earth, bringing assurance, hope and purpose.

National tensions are at a record high. People on all points in the political spectrum care deeply about their country, although they differ wildly in their opinions about what it looks like to serve that country well. As Christians, we love God and seek to follow him. At the same time, nothing shapes us and tugs at our loyalties quite like the place we live. And of course we are regularly encouraged to pledge our allegiance to our country―or particular understandings of it. Who wins when the priorities of God and our country clash?

Psychic medium Eloise Blythe is attacked by strangers who know things she's never told anyone. Depraved and demented, they are similar to the invisible entity that has assaulted Eloise in her car, on the street, and everywhere she goes. She is on the trail of a secret society that may be responsible for the string of murdered teenage girls around the county, each with the same MO: broken elbows, knees, and ankles.

Rediscover the timeless story of Heidi through this thoughtful and engaging guide by Marissa Burt. With chapter breakdowns, commentary, and discussion questions, this guide encourages listeners to reflect on the novel’s themes of perseverance and friendship.

The poison pen of Polly Dearborn, an infamous Washington Post investigative reporter, has gone silent. When Polly is found hanging from her balcony in the Watergate apartments, Washington's elite and powerful rejoice - the Witch of Watergate is dead! But Polly's voice reaches beyond the grave, and her final articles may contain clues to some big secrets. Homicide detective Fiona Fitzgerald, well-versed in the behind-the-scenes dealings of Washington, doesn't buy the suicide angle.

Trapped in an abandoned hotel with five strangers during a blizzard, Colton and Jocelyn are convinced the group should stay overnight, but when people begin dying in the most hideous ways imaginable, the survivors conclude that something evil is stalking them. Each person has their own theory why they're being pursued, but Colton believes his closest friends are somehow wrapped up in the mystery. He also thinks it's his fault that the creature is hunting them. As the death toll rises, Colton begins to doubt that he'll make it past midnight.

When her mother and sister begin using a Ouija board to contact their dead father, Jocelyn worries that it may lead to horrible consequences. Like the footsteps outside her bedroom door late at night. Or the pounding on the walls. Maybe, even the reason why her sister is trying to ruin her life. Jocelyn finds a rational explanation for every strange incident until logic breaks down and sinister events ratchet up, convincing her that an evil entity has infested her home.

In the final installment of the Sadistic Souls series, Jocelyn is on a quest to regain her soul. With help from her friends, she battles old and new foes alike. But mounting tragedies take a devastating toll, and when new revelations spring forth, Jocelyn discovers that certain family and friends have kept secrets from her for decades, information that explains why Lucifer has been so eager to recruit her to join his army. All told, Jocelyn will need to make a choice: Sacrifice herself to help the rest of humanity or continue to rid the world of demons.

In an attempt to reconnect with his two alienated adult children, George Temple replicates the memorable horse trek through the forbidding Yellowstone wilderness they had enjoyed 20 years earlier. But his callous children, Courtney and Scott, accompany him only to persuade him to restore the financial support he has withdrawn. As they are led by a drunken guide and a venal horse wrangler over potentially lethal terrain, their bonding experience quickly disintegrates.

Two paranormal investigative teams have one night to rid a haunted mansion of whatever lurks in its halls to claim a $1 million prize. When her psychic friends offer her a chance to join their investigative unit to remove ghosts from a haunted mansion, Jocelyn takes the gig without a second thought. After all, she's got no job, a ton of school debt, and the mortgage is past due, so she really has nothing to lose. After Jocelyn enters the mansion, she discovers why the building has been on the market for over a decade.

Cincinnati, Ohio in the 1840s is becoming a cultural and scientific mecca—the city boasts the first art academy and the most lucrative cultural environment for artists in the Midwest. This fact fits perfectly with the dreams and aspirations of young Laura Logan who wants nothing more than to draw, sketch, paint, and to appreciate fine art.

As the Civil War begins, twin siblings David and Daria Fisk experience drastic changes in their lives. Their physician father leaves home to serve for the Union Army. Then their mama decides to turn their home into a boarding house to support the family financially.

Faithful Friends is a one-of-a-kind Bible storybook featuring the stories of over 40 men and women of the Bible. Bring a touch of whimsy to story time with this accessible collection of stories featuring both familiar and lesser-known figures like Noah, Joseph, Esther, John the Baptist, Miriam...