Recommendations based on Wiredby Douglas E. Richards

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  1. Leven Thumps and the Whispered Secret

    by Obert Skye
    Leven Thumps must save the dreamscape from the evil Sabine and discover the whispered secret to restore balance.

    After escaping a deranged dream-master and destroying the hidden gateway, Leven Thumps and his band of travelers must now journey across Foo and restore Geth from his shape as a toothpick to the ... (Goodreads)

  2. Lost

    by Sarah Prineas
    A young boy discovers a magical world hidden within the city, but must navigate dangerous obstacles to save it from destruction.

    “A page-turner of a fantasy with elements of humor as well as intrigue, swordplay, and librarian-versus-hostile-book combat.” — Booklist “A fast-paced, engaging adventure.” ,—Publishers Weekly, “One ... (Barnes & Noble)

  3. Hard Road

    by J.B. Turner
    Jon Reznick is a former assassin who must protect his daughter from a dangerous enemy. Fast-paced action and suspenseful plot twists ensue.

    Jon Reznick is a “ghost”: a black-ops specialist who takes his orders from shadowy handlers, and his salary from the US government. Still mourning the loss of his beloved wife on 9/11, he’s ... (Goodreads)

  4. The Magic Thief

    by Sarah Prineas
    A young thief named Conn unexpectedly becomes an apprentice to a wizard and must use his skills to save the city from dark magic.

    In a city that runs on a dwindling supply of magic, a young boy is drawn into a life of wizardry and adventure. Conn should have dropped dead the day he picked Nevery's pocket and touched the ... (Goodreads)

  5. The Ice Queen

    by Alice Hoffman
    A woman who has always avoided love and emotion is struck by lightning, leading her on a journey of self-discovery and healing.

    The Ice Queen is a nameless woman who makes a wish as an eight-year-old child that ruins her life. She grows up cold and unfriendly until, as she stands by her kitchen window, she is struck by a bolt ... (Wikipedia)

  6. The Atlantis World

    by A.G. Riddle
    The final book in the Atlantis trilogy, where the fate of humanity hangs in the balance as the battle between the Atlantean and human factions reaches its climax.
  7. Lost & Found

    by Jacqueline Sheehan
    A woman grieving the loss of her husband finds solace in a dog, leading her on a journey of self-discovery and healing.

    A poignant and unforgettable tale of love, loss, and moving on . . . with the help of one not-so-little dog Rocky's husband Bob was just forty-two when she discovered him lying cold and lifeless on ... (Goodreads)

  8. Split Second

    by Douglas E. Richards
    A scientist creates a technology that can predict the future, but when it falls into the wrong hands, the consequences are catastrophic.

    A stunningly unique time travel thriller. The 27th bestselling Kindle book of 2017–out of almost 6 million titles. What if you found a way to send something back in time? But not weeks, days, or even ... (Goodreads)

  9. The Anatomist's Wife

    by Anna Lee Huber
    Lady Darby, a widow and anatomist's wife, helps solve a murder mystery in 1830s Scotland.

    Scotland, 1830. Following the death of her husband, Lady Darby has taken refuge at her sister's estate, finding solace in her passion for painting. But when her hosts throw a house party for the ... (Goodreads)

  10. When All Is Said

    by Anne Griffin
    An elderly man raises a toast to five people who have impacted his life, revealing secrets and regrets along the way.

    A tale of a single night. The story of a lifetime. If you had to pick five people to sum up your life, who would they be? If you were to raise a glass to each of them, what would you say? And what ... (Goodreads)

  11. Departure

    by A.G. Riddle
    A flight from London to New York disappears mid-air, leaving behind a handful of survivors who must unravel the mystery of their disappearance.

    A wild propulsive adventure full of hairpin twists, Departure weaves together power, ambition, fate, memory, and love. The world's past and future rests in the hands of five unwitting strangers. En ... (Goodreads)

  12. DragonSpell

    by Donita K. Paul
    Fantasy adventure of a young man who discovers his true destiny and must battle an evil dragon.

    One Dragon Egg Holds the Key to the Future. Once a slave, Kale is given the unexpected opportunity to become a servant to Paladin. Yet this young girl has much to learn about the difference between ... (Goodreads)

  13. Winter World

    by A.G. Riddle
    A catastrophic event plunges the world into a new ice age, forcing humanity to fight for survival in a frozen wasteland.

    A new ice age... and a shocking discovery...,will change humanity forever. In the near future, a new ice age has begun. Humanity stands on the brink of extinction. Desperate for answers, scientists ... (Goodreads)

  14. Old Man's War

    by John Scalzi
    Elderly citizens enlist in an interstellar war to save humanity, discovering new strength and purpose.

    Old Man's War is about a soldier named John Perry and his exploits in the Colonial Defense Forces (CDF). The first-person narrative follows Perry's military career from CDF recruit to the rank of ... (Wikipedia)

  15. Drums, Girls & Dangerous Pie

    by Jordan Sonnenblick
    A humorous and heartfelt story of a young boy's struggle with leukemia and its effect on his family.

    The protagonist of the book is Steven Alper, a 13-year-old boy living in New Jersey . The Alper family consists of Dad, an accountant; Mom, an English teacher; Steven, an enthusiastic and talented ... (Wikipedia)

  16. The Memory of Running

    by Ron McLarty
    A man embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning to come to terms with his past.

    Every decade seems to produce a novel that captures the public's imagination with a story that sweeps readers up and takes them on a thrilling, unforgettable ride. Ron McLarty's The Memory of Running ... (Goodreads)

  17. The Mermaid Chair

    by Sue Monk Kidd
    A married woman returns to her childhood home and falls in love with a Benedictine monk. She must confront her past and make a difficult choice.

    An alternate cover edition exists, here,. Sue Monk Kidd's phenomenal debut, The Secret Life of Bees , became a runaway bestseller that is still on the New York Times bestseller list more than two ... (Goodreads)

  18. The Apocalypse Codex

    by Charles Stross
    A secret agent's mission to protect humanity from a powerful cult and its apocalyptic agenda.

    For outstanding heroism in the field (despite himself), computational demonologist Bob Howard is on the fast track for promotion to management within the Laundry, the supersecret British government ... (Goodreads)

  19. The Storyteller's Secret

    by Sejal Badani
    A woman travels to India to uncover her family's past and discovers a hidden story of love, sacrifice, and tragedy.

    An Amazon Charts,, USA Today, and, Washington Post, bestseller.,, From the bestselling author of, Trail of Broken Wings, comes an epic story of the unrelenting force of love, the power of healing, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  20. Nefertiti

    by Michelle Moran
    Historical fiction about the life of Nefertiti, queen of Egypt, and her rise to power alongside her husband, Pharaoh Akhenaten.

    Nefertiti and her younger sister, Mutnodjmet, have been raised in a powerful family that has provided wives to the rulers of Egypt for centuries. Ambitious, charismatic, and beautiful, Nefertiti is ... (Goodreads)

  21. The Paris Architect

    by Charles Belfoure
    A man must balance his moral code and professional obligations amidst the Nazi occupation of France.

    Like most gentiles in Nazi-occupied Paris, architect Lucien Bernard has little empathy for the Jews. So when a wealthy industrialist offers him a large sum of money to devise secret hiding places for ... (Goodreads)

  22. The First Commandment

    by Brad Thor
    Scot Harvath, a former Navy SEAL, must stop a terrorist plot to destroy the United States. Fast-paced action and suspense.

    Covert counterterrorism agent Scot Harvath awakens find a sadistic assassin with a personal vendetta unleashes horrors on those closest to him. Ordered by the president to stay out of the ... (Goodreads)

  23. The Space Between Us

    by Thrity Umrigar
    A poignant story of two women from different social classes in Mumbai, India, and their unlikely friendship that defies societal norms.

    The Space Between Us takes place in present-day India and centers on two women: Serabai (Sera) Dubash, an upper-middle-class , Parsi widow, and her domestic servant of more than twenty years, Bhima. ... (Wikipedia)

  24. A Perfect Spy

    by John le Carré
    A British spy's complex exploration of identity, loyalty and betrayal.

    John le Carre's classic novels deftly navigate readers through the intricate shadow worlds of international espionage with unsurpassed skill and knowledge, and have earned him unprecedented worldwide ... (Goodreads)

  25. Kurt Vonnegut's Cat's Cradle

    by Harold Bloom
    A satire of religion, science, and the arms race, exploring themes of morality and mortality.

    A critical overview of the work features the writings of Terry Southern, William S. Doxey, Jerome Klinkowitz, Richard Giannone, John L. Simons, James Lundquist, and other scholars. - After the bomb, ... (Goodreads)

  26. The Last Templar

    by Raymond Khoury
    A quest to uncover the mysteries of the lost Templar Order, set against a backdrop of conspiracy and hidden secrets.

    "It has served us well, this myth of Christ." Pope Leo X, 16th Century In a hail of fire and flashing sword, as the burning city of Acre falls from the hands of the West in 1291, The Last Templar ... (Goodreads)

  27. The Lost World

    by Arthur Conan Doyle
    An expedition to a remote region of South America, filled with prehistoric creatures and danger.

    Edward Malone, a young reporter for the Daily Gazette , asks his editor for a dangerous assignment to impress the woman he loves, Gladys, who wishes for a great man capable of brave deeds and ... (Wikipedia)

  28. All These Worlds

    by Dennis E. Taylor
    A scientist's mission to save humanity as they explore other planets and realities.

    Bobiverse fans: a signed limited edition of all three books in a boxed set, signed by the author, is now available on Amazon. Look for The Bobiverse [Signed Limited Edition] on Amazon, Being a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. City of Girls

    by Elizabeth Gilbert
    Vivian Morris reflects on her youth in 1940s New York City, exploring love, sex, and the theater scene.

    AN INSTANT, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER!,From the # 1, New York Times, bestselling author of, Eat Pray Love, and, The Signature of All Things, a delicious novel of glamour, sex, and adventure, about a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  30. The Long Earth

    by Terry Pratchett
    A journey through alternate worlds, exploring the boundaries of reality and imagination.

    The "Long Earth" is a (possibly infinite) series of parallel worlds that are similar to Earth, which can be reached by using an inexpensive device called a "Stepper". The "close" worlds are almost ... (Wikipedia)