J. T. Holden Bücher

In the wake of a bitter and divisive presidential campaign, two brothers-the great-grandsons of the infamous Chaos President who four decades ago nearly toppled the democratic republic-lock horns in a New Year's Eve challenge that will not only test the limits of their loyalty; it will change the course of history.Dylan, the handsome and kindhearted 21-year-old, has always been the family outcast, defiantly standing in opposition to their mercurial father and manipulative grandmother at every turn-including the old man's recent (and disastrous) bid for the highest office in the nation. Charlie, the lanky and socially awkward 16-year-old, has always been the devoted son, walking lock-step with the family agenda-even in the face of the old man's most fiery and abusive outbursts.Despite their differences, the brothers have shared an unbreakable bond since the day young Dylan first held baby Charlie in his arms. But when Dylan decides to drop out of college and head out west for a life far away from the madness and manipulation of the family, Charlie devises a plan to convert his older brother's "radical ideology" and, in the process, restore to its former glory the Winter White House.

Daniel and Brandon appear to be a couple of average teens who like to read comic books, make movies with their camera, skate outside the local video shop with friends, and even play an elaborate version of hide-and-seek on the sprawling grounds of the botanical gardens after dark. But these two boys from Manchester, England, are anything but average teens. Best mates since they met on their first day of school in the States, they share not only an unbreakable bond but a secret destiny as well - a destiny that arrives, as if triggered by the hand of fate itself, when all-American jock and fellow classmate Cody is drawn into their circle. And as the fragile facade of boyhood innocence begins to crumble, a slumbering darkness stirs to fulfill a prophecy foretold long ago. What begins as a simple coming-of-age story gradually builds into an adventure of epic proportion as past and present intertwine and the tension mounts to a stunning climax that will leave you breathless and pondering the true nature of heroism, friendship, sacrifice, and love long after the final page has been turned. Where innocence ends, legend begins.

"At the time, I would have said that it all began with the matchbook . . . the black matchbook with the Greek symbols written on the inside flap-a coded message that would lead me some eighty miles up into the densely wooded hills of Pierpoint, Pennsylvania, to a Gothic-looking establishment known as The Black Otter . . . At the time, I would have believed this without question. But in retrospect, I would have to say that it really all began with the painting of the naked boy." So begins the odyssey of Jack McGregor, an idealistic young high school teacher, who stumbles upon a mystery when he agrees to take on the task of sorting through the personal effects of his recently deceased mentor, the enigmatic and formidable art teacher Gordon Powell. In Gordon's gloomy one-bedroom apartment, Jack discovers the painting of a naked teenage boy-an artistic rendering that hauntingly resembles a former student: senior class golden boy, and apple-polisher extraordinaire, Mickey Greenleaf, who disappeared shortly after graduation five years ago and hasn't been heard from since. With the clues mounting, and cryptic dreams plaguing his troubled sleep, Jack sets out in search of the truth on a winding path that leads to a dark place where revelations with far-reaching ramifications await.

For U.S. President Royal T. Kingley, life at the top of the world isn't quite what he'd expected. From his surprise electoral college victory and crushing defeat in the national popular vote to his record-low inauguration attendance and abysmal approval ratings, things couldn't possibly get much worse for the once quasi-respected real estate tycoon-cum-braggadocious TV reality show host. Until now. Amidst a full-scale investigation into possible collusion between his campaign and a hostile foreign nation, fiery public protests against his flagrant abuse of executive power, the simmering threat of nuclear war, and a seemingly endless string of leaks threatening to sink his administration from within, President Kingley faces his greatest challenge yet when his son-in-law and chief advisor, Jacob Latner, is abducted by a master of enhanced interrogation, known only by the code name "True Son." Haunted by the specter of his charismatic predecessor, whose essence lingers in every corner of the White House, and desperate to prove his presidential prowess once and for all, the President accepts True Son's challenge: a "face to face" showdown on live TV that is certain to be a ratings bonanza. But with the clock ticking and the entire world watching, can the man who once railed against the "rigged system" secure his first executive victory in a contest that actuallyisrigged against him?

JB is an affable, claustrophobic, daydreaming eighteen-year-old pop star with a kind heart and a passion for making music. Swaggy is a pleasure-driven, smooth-talking, manipulative narcissist with a hair-trigger temper and a voracious lust for fame. Though the two have been inextricably linked since time out of memory and share a bond far greater than mere brotherhood, Swaggy has long believed their "partnership" to be less than equitable, and secretly dreams of the day he will step from the shadows and into the spotlight.When a troubled JB reveals that he is no longer certain he wants to live the life of a superstar, Swaggy knows that his time has finally come, and suggests they take off for a few days, just the two of them, to clear their collective consciousness and see how the "other half" lives. But what begins as a seemingly innocuous trip to Sin City soon evolves into a journey of discovery as JB comes to realize that the world outside the ivory tower isn't quite what he'd expected--and further, that Swaggy, his most trusted confidant, may in fact be his own worst enemy.Filled with humor and insight, The Curious Disappearance of JB is a thoroughly unique coming-of-age fantasy tale that surges toward an unforgettable action-packed climax on the Vegas Strip.

Have you ever wondered... Who really stole the Queen's tarts? Whatever did become of the Walrus & the Carpenter after their nefarious jot down the briny beach with the little Oysters? Is there truly any sense to be found in nonsense at all?Come follow Alice down the rabbit-hole once again as Lewis Carroll's timeless classic is reimagined through the lyrical language of Wonderland...where a Caterpillar dispenses an indelible lesson, a Cat offers safe haven and (fairly) sound advice, and a Hatter and Hare throw a mad tea party before matching wits at the trial of the century!