Category: Whitney Finalists

Lancaster Family: Seeking Persephone by Sarah M. Eden

Lancaster Family: Seeking Persephone by Sarah M. Eden

When Persephone Lancaster receives a marriage proposal from the ill-tempered Duke of Kielder, she refuses — and then reconsiders. The obscene sum of money he’s offering Persephone would save her family from ruin. With her characteristic optimism, she travels to the far reaches of Northumberland to wed a greatly feared stranger. Lodged deep in a thick forest infested with wild dogs, the Duke’s castle is […]

September 19, 2011 / 2 Comments
Lancaster Family: Courting Miss Lancaster by Sarah M. Eden

Lancaster Family: Courting Miss Lancaster by Sarah M. Eden

Harry Windover adores blonde, green-eyed Athena Lancaster, but alas, a penniless man like himself has no hope of winning a young noblewoman’s hand. To add insult to injury, Athena’s brother-in-law and guardian, the Duke of Kielder, has asked Harry to assist Athena in finding the gentleman of her dreams. But the lovesick Harry is cunning as well: as the weeks pass, he introduces Athena to […]

March 10, 2010 / 7 Comments
The Maze Runner by James Dashner

The Maze Runner by James Dashner

When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his first name. His memory is blank. But he’s not alone. When the lift’s doors open, Thomas finds himself surrounded by kids who welcome him to the Glade—a large, open expanse surrounded by stone walls. Just like Thomas, the Gladers don’t know why or how they got to the Glade. All […]

October 6, 2009 / 3 Comments
Fablehaven: Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary by Brandon Mull

Fablehaven: Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary by Brandon Mull

The magical preserve Fablehaven provides refuge to numerous mystical species: centaurs, trolls, satyrs, ogres, fairies, minotaurs, brownies, imps, nymphs, and many others. But some beings are too large and powerful to be confined to regular enchanted refuges. These mightiest of creatures dwell inside the dragon sanctuaries. With their leader revealed, the Society of the Evening Star is now racing to acquire the five keys to […]

March 24, 2009 / 1 Comment