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The Nationalists. by LiamMullen
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The Nationalists. An epic story of love, loyalty, and rebellion in a nation on the brink of freedom. Against the backdrop of the 1916 Easter Rising, the Irish War of Independence, and the Civil War that followed, The Nationalists tells a sweeping tale of courage, heartbreak, and the struggle for Ireland's soul. When Tony McAnthony meets the passionate Angela O'Sullivan in Dublin's GPO during the Rising, their fates are forever entwined. Imprisoned after the rebellion, Tony must fight not only for Ireland but for the woman he loves. His resolve is tested when Lucy, Angela's best friend, suffers brutal violence at the hands of the Black and Tans-forcing Tony to choose between the pen and the gun, ideals and vengeance. As Ireland fractures, Angela-strong-willed and independent-chooses her own path, and the two are drawn together and torn apart by loyalty, loss, and love. Meanwhile, Father John Troy, a priest caught between conscience and obedience, faces Rome's wrath for aiding the rebels, embodying the moral turmoil of a country at war with itself. From Dublin to Kerry, Wales, and London, The Nationalists weaves together real and fictional characters-such as Eamon de Valera, Michael Collins, and others-into a vivid portrayal of revolution, culture, and identity. Everyone is changed. Nobody escapes unscathed. Has been translated into various languages, including the Irish language. Described as "capturing the heart of the nation," The Nationalists also includes the award-winning short story "The Pitboys," recently adapted for the stage and winner of Best Stage Play at the Tokyo Film and Screenwriting Awards-a powerful companion piece exploring rebellion and the price of freedom.
My Dead Friend IVORY by NovaJacobs
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What if you had another chance to live again? ~ MY DEAD FRIEND IVORY ~ Everyone wants that perfect life, with a great family that give you everything you desire. And support your dumb choices like getting a tattoo that says ' love' written in a big fat cheesy heart. And friends that you can share clothes with and visit each other houses. And grades that can get you into any college. Wait...not the grades part. I had everything. Me. Ivory. But unfortunately I died. Ivory Jenkins had it all. The fame, the money, the love, though it all faded when she went to that party. Now Ivory must decide to live one perfect day, or to risk it all.
The Curse of Gothera Park by KTAT97
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Five young adolescents make an unwise decision to take a shortcut home through Gothera Park on the night of Halloween. It is said the place is cursed, and where the park currently stands was once the site of an ancient battle. Those who enter the park grounds are said to never return. Brayden's younger brother went missing exactly three years earlier, his body never found. The boys believe that the answer to this mystery may lie at the very heart of the park itself...
The North (#wattys2016) by saskatoonistan
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Breakout. Escape The City. Stay Alive. Sixteen-year-old David Simmons is on a mission to save his eight-year-old sister. In a smoldering world infested with walking cadavers, the survivors of Simmons infantry reserve unit are going hatches down in a pair of armored personnel carriers and everyone knows that it's only a matter of time until their fuel runs dry. There's a weak short wave radio signal from a place called Sanctuary Base and it's supposed to be zombie-free. But there's more than a thousand miles to cover, a biting, unforgiving cold, armed survivalists, legions of the living dead and someone called SUNRAY. Eight teens. A dying world. An unspeakable evil. They're outgunned, outnumbered and out of time. This tense young adult thriller offers a terrifying vision of survival in a post-apocalyptic world where the bonds of friendship and family are the only things left that are worth fighting for.