Recreation

Young Adults’ New Titles December 2012 (arrived in November)

Fiction

Heaven, Alexandra Adornetto.
Bethany, an angel sent to Earth, and her mortal boyfriend, Xavier, have been to Hell and back. But now their love will be put to its highest test yet, as they defy Heavenly law and marry. They don't tell Beth's archangel siblings, Gabriel and Ivy, but the angels know soon enough, and punishment comes in a terrifying form: the Sevens, who are rogue angels bent on keeping Beth and Xavier apart, destroying Gabriel and Ivy, and darkening angelic power in the heavens. The only way Bethany and Xavier can elude the Sevens is to hide in the open, and blend in with other mortals their own age. Gabriel and Ivy set them up at college, where they can't reveal their relationship, and where there is still danger around each corner. Will Bethany be called back to Heaven forever and face leaving the love of her life?
Poison tree, Amelia Atwater-Rhodes.
Alysia has quickly moved to a position of responsibility in SingleEarth, working among shapeshifters and witches who fight against vampires, but she is hiding secret alliances that could put her fellow mediators at risk.
Touched, Cyn Balog.
Nick is tormented by visions of "future memories," and although he can risk changing these events if he goes "off script," the results are often worse than what he has seen, but when he meets Taryn one summer at the Jersey shore he begins to understand where this hated power comes from and what it means.
The riddle of the stones : return to Spirits Bay, Stephen Barker.
Someone has stolen the Staff of Solomon from under Tom's bed and as he's released from the power of the artefact, Tom realises that Ana is missing. His search for Ana leads him from New Zealand, to England and back, as he struggles against the mysterious ancient forces held in the stone of the Staff.
Cascade.
Waterfall.
The secret prophecy, Herbie Brennan.
Faced with the death of his father and a growing international scandal, Em Governton must uncover the secrets behind the Knights of Themis before it's too late.
Blink once.
Heart-shaped bruise.
Teen idol.
Ruins, Orson Scott Card.
To prevent the destruction of his planet, teenaged Rigg Sessamekesh, who can manipulate time, must assume more responsibility when he and others travel back 11,000 years to the arrival of human starships.
Betrayed, P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast.
Hidden, P.C. & Kristin Cast.
The series has sold over a million copies in the UK already, but the next chapter of the House of Night story is set to be the biggest yet. With action, intrigue, and spicy romance, Zoey is back fighting the forces of darkness: after all, that's what being a bad-ass vampyre High Priestess is all about.
Just for fins, Tera Lynn Childs.
As the mermaid Crown Princess of Thalassinia, Lily must dive deep into finding a solution when she discovers the ocean's warming is causing big waves for both mermaids and humans.
The crimson crown : a seven realms novel, Cinda Williams Chima.
Young queen Raisa works to unite her people against a possible lover who threatens the Fells, while former streetlord and Wizard Council member Han Alister navigates a world of cutthroat politics only to discover a powerful secret.
City of bones, Cassandra Clare.
Suddenly able to see demons and the Darkhunters who are dedicated to returning them to their own dimension, fifteen-year-old Clary Fray is drawn into this bizarre world when her mother disappears and Clary herself is almost killed by a monster.
The hunt, created by L. J. Smith ; written by Aubrey Clark.
Seconds away : a Mickey Bolitar novel, Harlan Coben.
Having ended the Edgar Award-nominated Shelter with a jaw-dropping cliffhanger, Coben picks up Mickey's story right where it left off in this suspenseful new adventure. Mickey and his loyal new friends, sharp-witted Ema and adorably charming Spoon, once again find themselves in over their heads on the hunt for missing pieces to a puzzle they have yet to understand. As the mystery surrounding Mickey's dad's death unfolds, he soon learns that they may be in more danger than they could have ever imagined.
Beta, Rachel Cohn.
On a futuristic island paradise where humans are served by enslaved clones, a sixteen-year-old clone named Elysia seeks her own freedom.
The broken road, B.R. Collins.
Rufus is an apprentice in his father's goldsmith workshop in Cologne. He is one of many who fall under the spell of Nick, a charismatic preacher whose promise to lead a journey to the Holy Land is mesmerising. Mesmerising enough for hundreds to leave family and safety behind and follow him. But despite Nick's charisma, he is flawed, and the crusade that Rufus embarks upon with so many others turns, terribly, into a journey of failed dreams and broken promises.
Hidden voices : the orphan musicians of Venice, Pat Lowery Collins.
Anetta, Rosalba, and Luisa, find their lives taking unexpected paths while growing up in eighteenth century Venice at the orphanage Ospedale della Pieta, where concerts are given to support the orphanage as well as expose the girls to potential suitors.
Reached, Ally Condie.
After leaving the Society and desperately searching for each other, the Rising Cassia and Ky have found what the cure they were looking for, but at the cost of losing each other yet again. But nothing is as predicted, and all too soon the veil lifts and things shift once again.
Starstruck, Lauren Conrad.
OMG, Madison Parker is back for the deliciously mean follow up to The Fame Game. The claws are out in the race to become Hollywood's brightest star. Madison Parker made a name for herself as best frenemy of nice-girl-next-door-turned-reality-celeb Jane Roberts in L. A. Candy. Now she's ready for her turn in the spotlight and she'll stop at nothing to get it. But with backstabbing friends and family, relentless paparazzi and tabloid scandals she can't control, Madison is going to have her work cut out for her… Filled with characters both familiar and new, this second book in Lauren Conrad's glamorous series about life in front of the camera dishes Hollywood gossip and drama at every turn.
Breathe.
Croak.
Scorch.
Shine light.
The king's assassin, Stephen Deas.
Berren has left his past as an apprentice thief-taker behind him, in a mist of blood and screams and death. Press-ganged as a sailor, his old life is now just a distant memory. Until the day he spots someone who might well be his old master, Syannis, the man who killed Berren's first love. Syannis was thought dead, but he is a hard man to kill. As Berren chases down the man he believes to be an enemy, he finds himself caught up in a web of political machination and danger unlike anything he has encountered. For Syannis is a deposed prince and he is willing to go to any lengths including dealing with the black-hearted sorcerer Saffran Kuy to regain his throne. As Berren struggles to understand his feelings towards Syannis and his mad quest, he slowly comes to realise that the world is going to war and Berren is caught in the middle. Can he navigate a path through the dangers that surround him? Will he find a way to extricate himself from the sorcery and intrigue that follow him at every step? And who is destined to be the King's Assassin?
Tempest unleashed, Tracy Deebs.
Half-human, half-mermaid Tempest must again choose between land and sea as two boys vie for her affection and the evil sea witch returns.
The storyteller's daughter : a retelling of The Arabian nights, Cameron Dokey.
In a faraway kingdom, a king has been betrayed. Deeply hurt and bitterly angry, he vows never to be deceived again. Unfortunately, the king's plan to protect himself will endanger all of the realm's young women, unless one of them will volunteer to marry the king - and surrender her life. To everyone's relief and horror, one young woman steps forward. The daughter of a legendary storyteller, Shahrazad believes it is her destiny to accept this risk and sacrifice herself. On the night of her wedding to the king, Shahrazad begins to weave a tale. Fascinated, the king lets her live night after night. Just when Shahrazad dares to believe that she has found a way to keep her life - and an unexpected love - a treacherous plot will disrupt her plan. Now she can only hope that love is strong enough to save her.
A gathering light, Jennifer Donnelly.
When Mattie is given letters by a guest at the hotel in which she works, she promises to burn them. When the guest is found drowned the next day, Mattie has to think hard about her promise. Slowly, the stories of the murdered woman and Mattie's quest for freedom merge.
Task force, Brian Falkner.
"The Angel Team are back behind enemy lines as part of Operation Magnum. The most audacious military mission of all time. But as the ill-fated mission runs into trouble, Lt Ryan Chisnall is forced to make a terrible decision. A decision that could have dire consequences and result in the ultimate sacrifice." - Back cover.
The obsidian mirror.
Finale, Becca Fitzpatrick.
Nora and Patch must hide their relationship in order to end the war between the fallen angels and the Nephilim.
A kiss in time, Alex Flinn.
Sixteen-year-old Princess Talia persuades seventeen-year-old Jack, the modern-day American who kissed her awake after a 300-year sleep, to take her to his Miami home, where she hopes to win his love before the witch who cursed her can spirit her away.
Cassie's crush.
Beautiful redemption, Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl.
Viridian.
Katana.
Sapphire blue, Kerstin Gier ; translated from the German by Anthea Bell.
Sixteen-year-old Gwen, the newest and final member of the secret time-travelling Circle of Twelve, searches through history for the other time-travellers, aided by friend Lesley, James the ghost, Xemerius the gargoyle demon, and Gideon, the Diamond, whose fate seems bound with hers.
Eve & Adam, Michael Grant, Katherine Applegate.
This is a stunning new mystery-thriller from the bestselling writers of "Animorphs" and "GONE". 16-year-old Eve Spiker lives an easy life with her geneticist mother, Terra. That is, until she's involved in a freak accident and left with life-threatening injuries. Injuries that seem to be healing faster than physically possible. Recuperating at her mum's lab, Eve meets Solo, a hot teenage lab assistant who seems to know more about what's going on at Spiker Biotech than he should do. Joining forces to investigate, Solo and Eve uncover a secret so huge it could change the world completely. Because Terra's research is about more than just saving human lives. It's about creating them.
Changeling, Philippa Gregory.
The year is 1453, and all signs point to it being the end of the world. Accused of heresy and expelled from his monastery, handsome seventeen-year-old, Luca Vero, is recruited by a mysterious stranger to record the end of times across Europe. Commanded by sealed orders, Luca is sent to map the fears of Christendom, and travel to the very frontier of good and evil. Seventeen-year-old Isolde, a Lady Abbess, is trapped in a nunnery to prevent her claiming her rich inheritance. As the nuns in her care are driven mad by strange visions, walking in their sleep, and showing bleeding wounds, Luca is sent to investigate and all the evidence points to Isolde's criminal guilt. Outside in the yard they are building a pyre to burn her for witchcraft. Forced to face the greatest fears of the medieval world - dark magic, werewolves & madness, Luca and Isolde embark on a search for truth, their own destinies, and even love as they take the unknown ways to the real historical figure who defends the boundaries of Christendom and holds the secrets of the Order of Darkness.
Oblivion, Anthony Horowitz.
Having escaped from Hong Kong, the five gatekeepers Matt, Pedro, Scott, Jamie and Scarlett are scattered in a hostile and dangerous world. As they struggle to re-group and plan their next move, the malevolent King of the Old Ones gathers his forces in Oblivion: a desolate landscape where the last survivors of humanity must fight the ultimate battle.
Whispers at moonrise : a Shadow Falls novel.
Captivate.
Lost prince.
Pigeon English, Stephen Kelman.
Newly arrived from Ghana with his mother and older sister, eleven-year-old Harrison Opoku lives on the ninth floor of a block of flats on an inner-city housing estate. The second best runner in the whole of Year 7, Harri races through his new life in his personalised trainers - the Adidas stripes drawn on with marker pen - blissfully unaware of the very real threat all around him. With equal fascination for the local gang - the Dell Farm Crew - and the pigeon who visits his balcony, Harri absorbs the many strange elements of his new life in England: watching, listening, and learning the tricks of urban survival. But when a boy is knifed to death on the high street and a police appeal for witnesses draws only silence, Harri decides to start a murder investigation of his own. In doing so, he unwittingly endangers the fragile web his mother has spun around her family to try to keep them safe. A story of innocence and experience, hope and harsh reality, Pigeon English is a spellbinding portrayal of a boy balancing on the edge of manhood and of the forces around him that try to shape the way he falls.
If we survive, Andrew Klavan.
When revolutionaries seize control of a country in Central America where sixteen-year-old Will is serving at a mission, he and the other volunteers find themselves in a desperate race to escape the violence and return home.
Sacrifice.
Flash point : a novel, Nancy Kress.
Reality TV meets a chillingly realistic version of America and the fame game is on! Amy had dreams of going to college, until the Collapse destroyed the economy and her future. Now she is desperate for any job that will help support her terminally ill grandmother and rebellious younger sister. When she finds herself in the running for a slot on a new reality TV show, she signs on the dotted line, despite her misgivings. And she's right to have them. TLN's "Who Knows People, Baby You?" has an irresistible premise: correctly predict what the teenage cast will do in a crisis and win millions. But the network has pulled strings to make it work, using everything from 24/7 hidden cameras to life-threatening technology to flat-out rigging. Worse, every time the ratings slip, TLN ups the ante. Soon Amy is fighting for her life on and off camera.
The arm of the starfish, Madeleine L'Engle.
Young Adam Eddington becomes entangled in international intrigue involving murder and kidnapping when he takes a summer job in Portugal assisting a noted marine biologist whose scientific findings are fought for by world powers.
Torn.
Pushing the limits.
Missing me, Sophie McKenzie.
Six years have passed since the end of 'Sister, Missing'. Madison is now a teenager and learns that their biological father was an anonymous sperm donor and sets out to track him down. Her search bears fruit sooner than she expects, but is the father she discovers all he seems? As Madison gets drawn into a mysterious investigation involving missing girls and secret hideaways, she finds herself in more and more danger.
Scored.
Dark heart forever.
Dark heart rising.
Dark star, Lara Morgan.
To protect Pip and fulfil her deal with Sulawayo, Rosie Black has joined Helios. But trouble is brewing: within the ranks of the powerful organisation a rebellion is rising. The stakes are high for Rosie. The survival of not only Pip and those she loves but the world as she knows it weighs heavily upon her. Who is part of the rebellion? And who is trying to take full control of Helios? And how does the mysterious Dark Star fit into these plans?
One shot kill.
The prisoner, Robert Muchamore.
One of Henderson's best agents is being held captive in Frankfurt. A set of forged record cards could be his ticket to freedom, but might just as easily become his death warrant. A vital mission awaits him in France - if he can find a way to escape.
The spiral horizon.
Keeping secrets.
Knock down.
Silenced.
Armageddon, James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein.
Daniel X has never lost a battle against the disgusting, dangerous extraterrestrials on his List of Alien Outlaws. But he must now face a foe whose origins appear nearer to the depths of Hell than to the outer reaches of the galaxy! Number 2 is an unstoppable criminal who's slowly been amassing an underground army of alien henchmen to enslave Earth's population all in preparation for the arrival of Number 1, the most powerful alien in the universe, and Daniel's arch-nemesis. To Daniel's horror, thousands of humans defect to Number 2's side without a fight. But for the first time in his life, Daniel doesn't have to take a stand on his own. He's connected with powerful military and intelligence groups that are prepared to follow his lead in the ultimate showdown against the evil that has plagued planet Earth for so long. Readers beware and be prepared for a truly epic battle that evokes the ancient prophesies of the end of the world.
Lost spirits.
Dead girl moon, Charlie Price.
Grace, a scheming runaway, JJ, her fostercare sister, and Mick, the son of a petty thief, become entangled in the investigation of a teen prostitute's murder in a small, corrupt Montana town.
Perry's killer playlist, Joe Schreiber.
As his rock band tours Italy, eighteen-year-old Perry says a reluctant "bonjour" to Gobi, his former exchange student/Lithuanian assassin, who enlists his help on a justice-dispensing rampage all over Europe.
Zom-B, Darren Shan.
Zom-B is a radical new series about a zombie apocalypse, told in the first person by one of its victims. The series combines classic Shan action with a fiendishly twisting plot and hard-hitting and thought-provoking moral questions dealing with racism, abuse of power and more. This is challenging material, which will captivate existing Shan fans and bring in many new ones.
Unwholly.
Destiny rising, created by L.J. Smith.
College student Elena discovers the truth about her unusual abilities and evaluates a painful sacrifice upon the return of dangerous enemy.
Eternally yours, Cate Tiernan.
Ex-party-girl immortal Nastasya ends a 450-year-old feud and learns what "eternally yours" really means.
Break my heart 1,000 times, Daniel Waters.
In the aftermath of the Event, which made seeing the dead a part of life, Veronica and her friend Kirk investigate why the ghosts seem to be gaining power and stumble upon the sinister plot of a teacher who is seeking a replacement for his dead daughter.
Pretties.
Uglies.
The book thief, Markus Zusak.
Trying to make sense of the horrors of World War II, Death relates the story of Liesel - a young German girl whose book-stealing and story-telling talents help sustain her family and the Jewish man they are hiding, as well as their neighbours.

Non-Fiction

Simpsons Comics jam-packed jamboree, contributing artists: Karen Bates … et al. ; contributing writers: Ian Boothby … et al.
Featuring The Simpsons family, this is a story where Marge becomes a no-nonsense judge; Bart manages to get the house repossessed in a seed-selling scam; Homer takes the family on a cruise of titanic proportions; Mr Burns takes a keen interest in Springfield's church; and the family takes a revolutionary trip to the jungles of Central America.
Negima! 36, Ken Akamatsu ; translated and adapted by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley ; lettering and retouch by Scott O. Brown.
The battle with Fate continues, and neither opponent shows any sign of giving in. Knowing Fate's past, Negi is even more determined to win him over to his side. It comes down to one last clash of spells, but with magic as powerful as theirs, they can't possibly both survive.
Case closed. Volume 3, Gosho Aoyama ; [English adaptation, Naoko Amemiya ; translation, Joe Yamazaki].
Case closed. Volume 44, Gosho Aoyama ; [translation, Tetsuichiro Miyaki].
Serena's wealthy Uncle Jirokichi unveils his most prized possession: the Blue Wonder, a legendary blue gem said to possess mystical powers. It's a prize no thief can resist - and that's exactly what Jirokichi is hoping! But when he uses the gem as bait to trap the infamous Kaito Kid, he gets far more than he bargained for. Fortunately, Conan has his own grudge against the Kid, and this time he's determined to get his man!
Love you : be your best & live your dreams, Kimberley Crossman.
"A motivational self-help book for young New Zealand women making their way in the world. Popular celebrity Kimberley Crossman shares her experiences of striving to achieve her goals and dreams" - Publisher.
Ichiro, written & illustrated by Ryan Inzana.
Raised by a Japanese mother in New York City, his American father killed in a war, Ichiro finds it difficult to figure out where he fits in. A trip to Japan leaves the boy with his grandfather, in a country he does not know. And one night Ichi gets dragged down a hole by a monster. When he awakens he isn't in Japan nor the mortal world. He has entered into the domain of the gods. Will Ichiro ever find a place to call home?
Naruto. Vol. 58, Naruto vs. Itachi, story and art by Masashi Kishimoto ; translation, Mari Morimoto ; English adaptation, Joel Enos.
Kabuto's hold over his army of undead minions tightens as he senses that he's losing power over the stronger members of his Immortal Corps, including Nagato Pain. Sasuke's brother, Itachi, may have the best chance of of breaking Kabuto's hold. But he's still not completely in control of his actions, which means Naruto may have to take him down once and for all.
Bleach. 48, God is dead, story and art by Tite Kubo ; English adaptation, Lance Caselman ; translation, Joe Yamazaki.
As Aizen strolls through Karakura Town, Ichigo undergoes furious training in order to master the one technique that could bring an end to the conflict. But when the battle is finally over, how will Ichigo's world have changed?
Bleach. 49, The lost agent, story and art by Tite Kubo ; translation, Christine Dashiell.
After a long battle, Ichigo loses his Soul Reaper powers. Ichigo now leads a quiet and peaceful life until he is approached by a mysterious man. What does the man want and how does it relate to Ichigo's lost powers?!
Bleach. vol. 27, Goodbye, halcyon days, story and art by Tite Kubo ; English adaptation, Lance Caselman ; translation, Joe Yamazaki.
"Ichigo 'Strawberry' Kurosaki never asked for the ability to see ghosts, he was born with the gift. When his family is attacked by a Hollow, a malevolent lost soul, Ichigo becomes a Soul Reaper, dedicating his life to protecting the innocent and helping the tortured spirits themselves find peace. Orihime's return from the Soul Society is interrupted by the Arrancar Ulquiorra, who has a different, terrifying path for her. Using duplicitous tactics, Ulquiorra convinces Orihime to accompany him to Hueco Mundo, which brands her as a traitor in the Soul Society's eyes and therefore unworthy of rescue. Ichigo refuses to abandon his friend, and sets out to storm Hueco Mundo to set her free, but can he win when the entire world is against him?" - Cover, P. [4].
Year 9 English : study guide, Emma Lumb, Pam Ryan.
The new title covers Speaking and Listening, Writing and Reading and Presenting and Viewing from The New Zealand Curriculum at Levels 4 and 5. It features language skills, grammar points and word lists and has clear explanations, learning goals, examples, and plenty of activities with answers provided.
Pandora hearts. [12], Jun Mochizuki ; translation, Tomo Kimura.
Amidst the ruthless hunt for the location of the seals, Uncle Oscar decides to throw an outdoor tea party to offer Oz and his friends a modicum of relaxation. When he surprises the group with a camera to take their picture, the image of them in more tranquil times is inscribed onto a plate of silver nitrate in the hopes that the memory will live on in their hearts forever, even after they are swallowed up by total chaos.
Just write : here's how, Walter Dean Myers.
An award-winning author guides readers through the writing process, and includes examples from his own works, outlines for writing fiction and nonfiction, and excerpted pages from the author's writing notebooks.
One piece. Vol. 65, To nothing, story and art by Eiichiro Oda ; translation, Stephen Paul.
The Straw Hat crews are the only ones standing in the way of the New Fish-Man pirates taking complete control over Fish-Man Island. And when Hody puts his diabolical plan into action, only Luffy can stop him. Luffy may have become much more powerful thanks to his training, but how can he hope to defeat a Fish-Man at the bottom of the ocean?
Nura, rise of the yokai clan. 11, Torii labyrinth, story and art by Hiroshi Shiibashi ; translation, Yumi Okamoto ; adaptation, Mark Giambruno.
The Nura clan and their allies encounter a veritable forest of a thousand Torii Gates on their way to find the lost seals of Hidemoto. There, Awashima is transported to another dimension and trapped, diminishing the clan's numbers. She'll have to fight a powerful yokai before she can attempt to escape. And Rikuo and the others could be at the mercy of a yokai capable of using the thousand Torii Gates to form a massive labyrinth from which they will never escape.
Missions of love. Volume 1, Ema Toyama ; translated and adapted by Alethea Nibley and Athena Nibley ; lettered by Paige Pumphrey.
In school, Yukina is a cold and distant girl; Shigure is the most perfect, good-looking guy. But the two of them have a secret, and their extraordinary 'love affair' is about to start! Yukina, under the pen name 'Yupina', is actually a popular cell phone novelist. When she discovers Shigure's devious womanising ways, she blackmails him to complete daring 'missions of love' for her to write about. Will these missions give them an opportunity to fall in love with each other? Find out in the beginning of an exciting new manga series from talented artist Ema Toyama.
Daredevil, writer, Mark Waid ; penciler, Paolo Rivera ; inker, Joe Rivera ; artist, Marcos Martin.
With new enemies, new friends and that same old 'grinning in the face of hell' attitude, the Man Without Fear is back in action and leading with his face. Having turned his world upside over the past several years, Matt Murdock realizes that justice may not be blind to his past and villains may not be the only ones looking for answers. Bring it on. If Matt Murdock could see what he was doing he'd be terrified.