Action and adventure fiction

  • Waste of space

    Creator

    Damico, Gina

    Abstract

    Cram ten hormonal teens into a spaceship and blast off: that's the premise for the ill-conceived reality show Waste of Space. The kids who are cast know everything about drama-and nothing about the fact that the production is fake. Hidden in a desert warehouse, their spaceship replica is equipped with state-of-the-art special effects dreamed up by the scientists partnering with the shady cable network airing the show. And it's a hit! Millions of viewers are transfixed. But then, suddenly, all communication is severed.

    Audience
    Adolescent
    Publisher (Source)

    Boston, Mass

    Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

    Not specified
  • Heart of the storm

    Creator

    Buckley, Michael

    Abstract

    After seven months as a captive of Minerva, the insane Alpha queen, Lyric Walker has escaped to the surface. Her only goal is to warn the world about the Great Abyss. When she finally arrives back in Coney Island, she discovers a world she never expected, one where humans and Alpha are finally working hand in hand to rebuild the country. But she soon discovers that an old enemy allied with an old friend may kill them all before the monsters get their turn.

    Audience
    Adolescent
    Publisher (Source)

    Boston, Mass

    Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

    Not specified
  • Flicker and mist

    Creator

    Thompson, Mary G.

    Abstract

    Romance, intrigue, and plenty of action are woven into a rich and suspenseful narrative in this powerful YA fantasy. The mixed-race heroine Myra is a Flickerkin and can flicker (become invisible) at will. She hasn't cultivated or revealed this ability, since Flickerkin are persecuted as potential criminals and spies. When invisible people become tricksters and then murderers, Myra's Flickerkin heritage becomes a deadly secret, putting her relationship with the leader's son'and her own life'in jeopardy.

    Audience
    Adolescent
    Publisher (Source)

    Boston, Mass

    Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

    Not specified
  • The fallen kingdom

    Creator

    May, Elizabeth

    Abstract

    The long-awaited final book in the Falconer trilogy is an imaginative tour-de-force that will thrill fans of the series. Aileana Kameron, resurrected by ancient fae magic, returns to the world she once knew with no memory of her past and with dangerous powers she struggles to control. Desperate to break the curse that pits two factions of the fae against each other in a struggle that will decide the fate of the human and fae worlds, her only hope is hidden in an ancient book guarded by the legendary Morrigan, a faery of immense power and cruelty.

    Audience
    Adolescent
    Publisher (Source)

    San Francisco, Calif

    Chronicle Books LLC

    Not specified
  • Tower of dawn

    Creator

    Maas, Sarah J.

    Abstract

    In the next installment of the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series, follow Chaol on his sweeping journey to a distant empire.Chaol Westfall has always defined himself by his unwavering loyalty, his strength, and his position as the Captain of the Guard. But all of that has changed since the glass castle shattered, since his men were slaughtered, since the King of Adarlan spared him from a killing blow, but left his body broken.His only shot at recovery lies with the legendary healers of the Torre Cesme in Antica--the stronghold of the southern continent's mighty empire.

    Audience
    Adolescent
    Publisher (Source)

    New York

    Bloomsbury

    Not specified
  • A court of wings and ruin

    Creator

    Maas, Sarah J.

    Abstract

    Looming war threatens all Feyre holds dear in the third volume of the #1 New York Times bestselling A Court of Thorns and Roses series.Feyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin's maneuverings and the invading king threatening to bring Prythian to its knees. But to do so she must play a deadly game of deceit-and one slip may spell doom not only for Feyre, but for her world as well.As war bears down upon them all, Feyre must decide who to trust amongst the dazzling and lethal High Lords-and hunt for allies in unexpected places.

    Audience
    Adolescent
    Publisher (Source)

    New York

    Bloomsbury

    Not specified
  • Crown of souls

    Creator

    Kendig, Ronie

    Abstract

    "Kendig has out done herself."-RT Book Reviews on Conspiracy of Silence Six months after stopping a deadly plague, Cole "Tox" Russell and his team are enjoying a little rest. That peace is short-lived when a sniper shot hits Tox. The enemy is discovered to be one of their own, a rogue Special Forces team operator. Alec King is perhaps the only person as skilled as Tox, and he's out for justice. Furious with orders that got his men killed, he intends to make those responsible pay. And he insists Tox join him, believing they are the same breed of soldier.

    Publisher (Source)

    Minneapolis, Minn

    Bethany House

    Not specified
  • The day the angels fell

    Creator

    Smucker, Shawn

    Abstract

    It was the summer of storms and strays and strangers. The summer that lightning struck the big oak tree in the front yard. The summer his mother died in a tragic accident. As he recalls the tumultuous events that launched a surprising journey, Samuel can still hardly believe it all happened. After his mother's death, twelve-year-old Samuel Chambers would do anything to turn back time.

    Audience
    Adolescent
    Publisher (Source)

    Grand Rapids, Mich

    Revell

    Not specified
  • Aluta

    Creator

    Badoe, Adwoa

    Abstract

    For eighteen-year-old Charlotte, university life is better than she'd ever dreamed-a sophisticated and generous roommate, the camaraderie of dorm living, parties, clubs and boyfriends. Most of all, Charlotte is exposed to new ideas, and in 1981 Ghana, this may be the most exciting - and most dangerous-adventure of all. At first Charlotte basks in her wonderful new freedom, especially being out of the watchful eye of her controlling and opinionated father.

    Audience
    Adolescent
    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Groundwood Books

    Not specified
  • Toward a secret sky

    Creator

    Maclean, Heather

    Abstract

    Toward a Secret Sky by New York Times bestselling author Heather Maclean is a new breed of YA novel: an intelligent adventure-quest crossed with a sweeping, forbidden love story. A mix of reality and possibility, this fast-paced thriller will appeal to fans of Stephenie Meyer and Dan Brown as it leads the reader on a breathless flight through the highlands of Scotland, the secret city under London, and history itself.

    Audience
    Adolescent
    Publisher (Source)

    Grand Rapids, Mich

    Zondervan

    Not specified