C. S. Johnson Bücher

In a thrilling underwater adventure, oceanography student Jay Bishop is unexpectedly captured by a community of mermaids after a diving accident. As he navigates his imprisonment, he learns that his arrival may fulfill a dire prophecy, prompting him to ally with Paga, a wise elder. Together, they confront the community's growing unrest and the perilous choices that come with it. As Jay strives to escape back to the surface, he must grapple with the profound changes that will alter his life forever.

Set in Prague in 1870, the story follows nineteen-year-old Eleanora Svobodová, a servant yearning for independence alongside her brother. Their lives take a dramatic turn when their estranged grandmother arrives, linked to Queen Victoria and embroiled in a series of murders and political conspiracies. As Lady Penelope, leader of the Order of the Crystal Daggers, seeks to uncover the truth, Eleanora faces a pivotal choice between embracing a life of intrigue and protecting others. Can she navigate her path to freedom while doing what is right?

The narrative explores the complexities of love and life lessons through the relationship between Amir and Eleanora's mother. As Amir navigates his feelings and experiences, he imparts wisdom to Eleanora, illustrating the interconnectedness of their lives and the impact of past relationships on personal growth. Themes of love, mentorship, and the passage of knowledge across generations are central to the story.

The protagonist grapples with an unexpected destiny that challenges his desires and beliefs. As he navigates this uninvited journey, he encounters conflicts that force him to confront his true self and the responsibilities that come with his calling. Themes of identity, acceptance, and the struggle between personal ambition and duty are intricately woven throughout the narrative, leading to a profound exploration of what it means to embrace one's fate.

Secrets play a pivotal role in this gripping narrative, driving the characters' motivations and relationships. As hidden truths unravel, the story explores themes of trust, betrayal, and the complexity of human connections. Each character grapples with their own secrets, leading to unexpected twists that challenge their perceptions of one another. Set against a backdrop of intrigue, the unfolding drama reveals how deeply buried secrets can impact lives, ultimately questioning the nature of honesty and the cost of concealment.

Exploring the themes of dreams and aspirations, this narrative delves into the life of a ghost who yearns for more than their ethereal existence. As the ghost navigates the challenges of their spectral life, they encounter unique characters and poignant situations that highlight the longing for connection and purpose. The story weaves together elements of fantasy and introspection, ultimately revealing that even those who have passed on can hold onto dreams and desires, seeking fulfillment beyond the grave.

For four years, Princess Aurora of Rhone-Rose to her friends-has searched the world for a way to break the curse placed on her by Magdalina, the wicked ruler of the fairies at war with her kingdom. Under the curse, Rose is doomed to die on her eighteenth birthday after pricking her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel. And time is running out.On the eve of her seventeenth birthday, Rose makes the journey home with her friends-Theo, a priest with a penchant for revenge; Mary, a young and talented fairy; and Ethan and Sophia, siblings with a troubled past-as pressure from her father, King Stefanos, leaves her with two equally unsatisfying Abdicate the throne, or get married. Now in a special hardback edition, with lovely artwork from Julia Busko!

Once Upon a Rainbow ... In the beginning, God created the world, and made Man and Woman. When Man takes Woman to meet the animals, a horse offers to carry her on his back, and Man asks God to bestow a gift on the kind and humble creature ... But when sin enters the world and the horse's gift is misused, trouble comes in all colors ... Based on a bedtime story in C. S. Johnson's Christian fantasy romance series, The Realms Beyond the Rainbow, The Legend of the Rainbow Unicorn: Or, How the Horse Became a Unicorn is a gorgeously illustrated tale featuring the work of artist Levi Tonin.

Determined to break a curse and defeat the sorceress Magdalina, Princess Rose of Rhone embarks on a quest for dragon's blood, joined by her loyal friends and the new addition, Prince Philip. Their journey takes a perilous turn when they are shipwrecked on Maltia, leaving them stranded without resources. As they confront external threats and dwindling hope, Rose grapples with her inner fears and desires, testing her strength and resolve in the face of adversity.