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In Mary''s world there are simple truths. The Sisterhood always knows best. The Guardians will protect and serve. The Unconsecrated will never relent. And you must always mind the fence that surrounds the village; the fence that protects the village from the Forest of Hands and Teeth. But, slowly, Mary’s truths are failing her. She’s learning things she never wanted to know about the Sisterhood and its secrets, and the Guardians and their power. And, when the fence is breached and her world is thrown into chaos, about the Unconsecrated and their relentlessness. Now, she must choose between her village and her future, between the one she loves and the one who loves her. And she must face the truth about the Forest of Hands and Teeth. Could there be life outside a world surrounded in so much death? [STAR] "A bleak but gripping story...Poignant and powerful."-Publishers Weekly, Starred "A postapocalyptic romance of the first order, elegantly written from title to last line."-Scott Westerfeld, author of the Uglies series and Leviathan "Intelligent, dark, and bewitching, The Forest of Hands and Teeth transitions effortlessly between horror and beauty. Mary''s world is one that readers will not soon forget."-Cassandra Clare, bestselling author of City of Bones "Opening The Forest of Hands and Teeth is like cracking Pandora''s box: a blur of darkness and a precious bit of hope pour out. This is a beautifully crafted, page-turning, powerful novel. I thoroughly enjoyed it."-Melissa Marr, bestselling author of Wicked Lovely and Ink Exchange "Dark and sexy and scary. Only one of the Unconsecrated could put this book down."-Justine Larbalestier, author of How to Ditch Your Fairy

Alone and listening to the moaning of the Dark City dying around her, Annah wants to find her way back home, to her sister and family and their village in the Forest of Hands and Teeth.

At fourteen, Frances survived a slaughter that claimed the lives of her parents and best friend, Libby, but she took on Libby''s identity and wealth while plotting revenge against the powerful Wells family and now, at age eighteen, is ready to destroy them, including her first love, Grey.

A companion to "The Forest of Hands and Teeth." Gabry lives a quiet life--as safe as is possible in a world teeming with the dead. During one reckless moment, half of Gabry''s generation is dead, the other half imprisoned, and Gabry must save herself and the one she loves.

“Queen of the Undead, Carrie Ryan, takes readers once again to the world of The Forest of Hands and Teeth." -- School Library Journal on "Bougainvillea." From a life raft cast adrift in the middle of the ocean to the attic of a suburban garage; from the heart-pounding moments just after the dead begin to rise, to the ravaged world generations later, the five stories in The Dead and Empty World present a chilling portrait of what it takes to survive – or not – the zombie apocalypse. This 39,000 word collection contains five previously published stories and never before published bonus materials, including background information on each story, easter eggs, and an essay detailing the inspiration for the Forest of Hands and Teeth. Stories included in this collection: "Flotsam & Jetsam," originally published in The Living Dead 2, edited by John Joseph Adams and published by Night Shade Books; "Scenic Route," originally published in Enthralled, edited by Melissa Marr and Kelley Armstrong and published by HarperCollins; "Bougainvillea," originally published in Zombies vs. Unicorns, edited by Holly Black and Justine Larbalestier and published by Simon and Schuster; "A Game of Firsts," originally published in The First Time, edited by Jessica Verday and Rhonda Stapleton; "Hare Moon," originally published in Kiss Me Deadly: 13 Tales of Paranormal Love, edited by Trisha Telep and published by Running Press Teens; later published in a slightly different form by Random House.

When the zombie apocalypse hits and the dead begin to rise, Jonah and his friends are on a class field trip downtown. Panicked, they make a split-second decision to seek shelter in the Overlook, an apartment complex built like a fortress on the edge of town. But as they begin to face the realities of what it will take to survive, they realize that while making the decision of where to run was easy, living out the consequences of that decision may be impossible. From Carrie Ryan, the New York Times bestselling author of the Forest of Hands and Teeth books, What Once We Feared is an original digital short story about facing a world that is forever changed and in which survival means more than merely escaping the undead.

Have you ever been tempted to look into the future? To challenge predictions? To question fate? It''s human nature to wonder about life''s twists and turns. But is the future already written or do you have the power to alter it?

Tabitha can’t shake the feeling that something exists beyond the fences of her village. And when she sneaks out, past the gates and down the path into the Forest of Hands and Teeth, she meets a boy who teaches her heart things she never knew. But love in a world surrounded by so much death doesn’t come without its sacrifices, and Tabitha gradually realizes just how much she’ll have to give up to live among the Unconsecrated. From New York Times bestselling author Carrie Ryan comes an original story of love after the Return.

Explore your true crime obsession in a whole new way with Serial Box’s latest multimedia innovation in storytelling from three of today’s hottest storytellers, Gwenda Bond, New York Times-bestselling author Rachel Caine, and New York Times-bestselling author Carrie Ryan. "Fast-paced, captivating, and completely surprising, prepare to stay up way too late—you won’t be able to put this down." -Megan Miranda, New York Times-bestselling author of All the Missing Girls and The Perfect Stranger Welcome to Dead Air, where M is for midnight, Mackenzie...and murder. Mackenzie Walker wasn’t planning on using her college radio show to solve a decades-old murder, but when she receives an anonymous tip that the wrong man may have taken the fall, she can’t resist digging deeper. It doesn’t take long for Mackenzie to discover gaps in the official story. Several potential witnesses conveniently disappeared soon after the murder. The victim, a glamorous heiress and founder of a Kentucky horse-racing dynasty, left behind plenty of enemies. And the cops don’t seem particularly interested in discussing any of it. But when the threats begin, Mackenzie knows she’s onto something. Someone out there would prefer to keep old secrets buried and they seem willing to bury Mackenzie with them. Thankfully, she’s getting help from a very unexpected source: the victim’s son, Ryan. The closer she gets to him, however, the more important it is for Mackenzie to uncover the truth before he gets buried alongside her. Read or listen to the ebook and audiobook of the serial novel Dead Air, and then check out Mackenzie’s podcast for a uniquely immersive experience. Does the truth lie in the serial, the podcast...or somewhere in-between?

Wherever you need to go--the Map to Everywhere can take you there. To Master Thief Fin, an orphan from the murky pirate world of the Khaznot Quay, the Map is the key to finding his mother. To suburban schoolgirl Marrill, it''s her only way home after getting stranded on the Pirate Stream, the magical waterway that connects every world in creation. With the help of a bumbling wizard and his crew, they must scour the many worlds of the Pirate Stream to gather the pieces of the Map to Everywhere--but they aren''t the only ones looking. A sinister figure is hot on their tail, and if they can''t beat his ghostly ship to find the Map, it could mean the destruction of everything they hold dear! In Carrie Ryan and John Parke Davis''s first installment of a fantastical new series, adventure, magic, and hilarity collide in the treacherous skies and dangerous waters of the Pirate Stream. Heart-pounding escapades and a colorful cast of characters will have readers setting sail through this wholly original and unforgettable tale.

New York Times bestselling author Carrie Ryan and John Parke Davis transport readers back to the boundless world of the Pirate Stream in this engaging and exhilarating sequel to the highly acclaimed The Map to Everywhere that is equal parts adventure, humor, and heart! When the magical waters of the Pirate Stream begin flooding Marrill''s world, the only way to stop the destruction is to return to the Stream and find the source of the mysterious Iron Tide. Reunited with her best friend Fin--who has been forgotten all over again--Marrill, her disbelieving babysitter, and the Enterprising Kraken crew must make the treacherous trek to the towering, sliding, impossible world of Monerva and uncover the secrets of its long-lost wish machine. Only there can Fin wish to finally be remembered. Only there can Marrill wish to save her world and all the people she loves. But to get everything they''ve ever wanted, Marrill and Fin may have to give up on the most important thing they already have: each other.

The seventeen original stories in Defy the Dark, an eerie, mind-bending YA anthology, could only take place in darkness. Open the pages and discover: A creepy guy who stares too long. The secrets of the core of the earth. Dreams of other people’s lives. A girl who goes mad in the darkness. Monsters in Bavaria. A generational spaceship where night doesn’t exist. And other mysteries and oddities. The contributors to the enthralling collection are: Sarah Rees Brennan, Tessa Gratton, Rachel Hawkins, Christine Johnson, Valerie Kemp, Malinda Lo, Myra McEntire, Saundra Mitchell, Sarah Ockler, Jackson Pearce, Aprilynne Pike, Dia Reeves, Beth Revis, Carrie Ryan, Jon Skovron, Courtney Summers, and Kate Espy, winner of the Defy the Dark new author contest.

Magical worlds and incredible creatures fill the pages of this action-packed adventure in the Map to Everywhere series! Fearless adventurers Marrill and Fin have just barely stopped the Iron Tide and the evil wizard Serth from destroying the Pirate Stream. Now they''re on a mission to find Fin''s missing mother, but before they can blink, Fin''s people have found him--and they''re not as friendly as he''d hoped. In fact, they''re after a powerful wish orb that could resurrect the debilitating Iron Tide and end the world as we know it. Without their captain Coll and wizard friend Ardent to guide them, are Marrill and Fin brave enough to take on the magic (and evil) of the Pirate Stream on their own? Find out in this exhilarating third book that raises the stakes to new heights!

Magical worlds and incredible creatures fill the pages of this epic, action-packed finale of the Map to Everywhere series, from John Parke Davis and New York Times bestselling author Carrie Ryan! Intrepid travelers Fin and Marrill have shared countless thrilling and treacherous adventures on the magical waters of the Pirate Stream. But neither could have expected that their final adventure would force them to team up with their oldest enemy: the evil wizard Serth! With the fate of the Stream and all their friends hanging in the balance, can they challenge the most frightening power they''ve ever come up against? Find out in this mind-blowing conclusion to the Map to Everywhere series!

Scholastic''s next multi-platform mega-event begins here!Dak, Sera, and Riq might be in over their heads when they attempt to stop a Viking invasion!Hundreds of ships carrying thousands of warriors are laying siege to medieval Paris. The Parisians are holding their own, but the stalemate can only last so long. And that''s bad news -- especially since Dak has been captured, forced to work alongside the Vikings while Sera and Riq defend Paris from within. No matter which side wins, the kids lose!

Dak, Sera and Riq might be in over their heads when they attempt to stop a Viking invasion. Hundreds of ships carrying thousands of warriors are laying siege to medieval Paris. The Parisians are holding their own, but the stalemate can only last so long. And that''s bad news - especially since Dak has been captured, forced to work alongside the Vikings while Sera and Riq defend Paris from within. No matter which side wins, the children lose.

A journey may take hundreds of miles, or it may cover the distance between duty and desire. Sixteen of today’s hottest writers of paranormal tales weave stories on a common theme of journeying. Authors such as Kelley Armstrong, Rachel Caine, and Melissa Marr return to the beloved worlds of their bestselling series, while others, like Claudia Gray, Kami Garcia, and Margaret Stohl, create new land-scapes and characters. But whether they’re writing about vampires, faeries, angels, or other magical beings, each author explores the strength and resilience of the human heart. Suspenseful, funny, or romantic, the stories in Enthralled will leave you moved.

For New Adult and Young Adult fans, nineteen stories … fifty unforgettable experiences. Nineteen fabulous tales of first kisses, first loves, first … everythings. With stories from Jennifer L. Armentrout writing as J. Lynn, Sophia Bleu, Lisa Desrochers, Cole Gibsen, A. L. Jackson, Sophie Jordan, Melissa Landers, Lauren Layne, Roni Loren, Molly McAdams, Myra McEntire, Hannah Moskowitz, Lyla Payne, Mark Perini, Carrie Ryan, Andrew Shaffer, Alessandra Thomas, and Tracy Wolff. All compiled by Julie Cross.

The world is gone, destroyed by human, ecological, or supernatural causes. Survivors dodge chemical warfare and cruel gods; they travel the reaches of space and inhabit underground caverns. Their enemies are disease, corrupt corporations, and one another; their resources are few and their courage is tested. Powerful original dystopian tales from nine bestselling authors offer bleak insight, prophetic visions, and precious glimmers of light among the shards and ashes of a ruined world. Stories from: Kelley Armstrong Rachel Caine Kami Garcia Nancy Holder Melissa Marr Beth Revis Veronica Roth Carrie Ryan Margaret Stohl

Sometimes danger comes from the most unexpected places. Gwen Proctor has always been willing to do anything it takes to protect her kids. But there are some things even she can''t protect them from. When a violent incident at Connor''s school brings the press to Gwen''s doorstep, she agrees to take a case out of town hoping to keep her family out of the crushing media spotlight. The case is that of a missing girl, last seen getting into a truck with a stranger before disappearing. Gwen has a reputation for finding those who are lost, but this time something is wrong. Her instincts are off, and every clue she uncovers only raises more doubts, not just about the missing girl and the circumstances of her disappearance, but also about the fragile safety Gwen''s created for her family. The closer she comes to uncovering the truth, the more she unwittingly puts those she loves at risk. Someone from Gwen''s past doesn''t appreciate the new life she''s built for herself and is willing to do anything it takes to tear it apart. Except this time it isn''t Gwen in the crosshairs, but her partner Sam. Without her instincts to rely on, how can Gwen protect those she loves against an enemy she never sees coming?

No hay lugar seguro para Mary. Su aldea está pobremente protegida del bosque que la rodea... donde habitan los Condenados, zombis hambrientos. En el mundo de Mary hay algunas verdades incuestionables: La Hermandad sabe más que nadie. Los Guardianes protegen y sirven. Los Condenados no se rinden nunca. Y hay que tener mucho cuidado con la alambrada que rodea el pueblo, la alambrada que protege a sus habitantes de los Condenados, zombies hambrientos que habitan en el bosque. Sin embargo, poco a poco estas verdades dejan de convencer a Mary. Aprende cosas que habría preferido no saber nunca sobre la Hermandad y sus secretos, y sobre los Guardianes y su poder. Y, cuando se rompe la alambrada y su mundo se ve sumido en el caos, aprende cómo son los Condenados y hasta dónde llega su avidez insaciable. Ahora tiene que elegir entre su aldea y su futuro, entre la persona a quien ama y la persona que la ama. Y debe enfrentarse a la verdad sobre el Bosque. ¿Es posible que exista vida más allá de un mundo rodeado de tanta muerte? Reseñas: «Inteligente, oscura y embrujadora, Buscaré el océano se desliza con naturalidad entre el horror y la belleza. Los lectores no olvidarán el mundo de Mary.» Cassandra Clare, autora de la saga Cazadores de sombras «Una excelente historia de amor postapocalíptica, escrita con elegancia desde el título hasta la última línea.» Scott Westerfeld, autor de la saga Traición

Mary habite un village entouré d''une clôture. Derrière, les Damnés, revenus de la mort, rôdent dans la forêt, avides de chair humaine. Promise à Harry, Mary vit une passion interdite avec Travis, le fiancé de sa meilleure amie. Pourtant, elle rêve d''un ailleurs. Mais comment franchir la Forêt des Damnés? Une envoûtante histoire d''amour postapocalyptique dans un monde infesté de zombies. Avec La Forêt des Damnés, j''ai écrit LE livre que j''avais envie de lire : je suis restée dans un genre romantique, mais en y ajoutant les éléments qui me fascinent dans les romans et les films dystopiens. Carrie Ryan

Vem mördade Peg Graham? Macy Walker hade inte tänkt ägna sin sändningstid på collegeradion åt att lösa ett 20 år gammalt mord, men när hon får ett anonymt tips om att fel man sitter fängslad kan hon inte låta bli att gräva djupare. Ett år på soffan i sällskap av true crime-dokumentärer och mordpoddar har satt sina spår. Det visar sig att den mördade Peg Graham, en rik arvtagerska och grundare till en framgångsrik hästgård i Kentucky, hade många fiender. Polisen anser att fallet är avslutat. Men när Macy blir hotad förstår hon att hon är något på spåren. Macy är egentligen inte den modiga och pratsamma typen, men i podcasten Dead Air tar hon sig an rollen som den grävande, orädda journalisten. Så länge hon kan hålla isär sina världar borde det väl inte var någon fara? Avsnitt 1.

Vem mördade Peg Graham? Macy Walker hade inte tänkt ägna sin sändningstid på collegeradion åt att lösa ett 20 år gammalt mord, men när hon får ett anonymt tips om att fel man sitter fängslad kan hon inte låta bli att gräva djupare. Ett år på soffan i sällskap av true crime-dokumentärer och mordpoddar har satt sina spår. Det visar sig att den mördade Peg Graham, en rik arvtagerska och grundare till en framgångsrik hästgård i Kentucky, hade många fiender. Polisen anser att fallet är avslutat. Men när Macy blir hotad förstår hon att hon är något på spåren. Macy är egentligen inte den modiga och pratsamma typen, men i podcasten Dead Air tar hon sig an rollen som den grävande, orädda journalisten. Så länge hon kan hålla isär sina världar borde det väl inte var någon fara? Avsnitt 2.

Vem mördade Peg Graham? Macy Walker hade inte tänkt ägna sin sändningstid på collegeradion åt att lösa ett 20 år gammalt mord, men när hon får ett anonymt tips om att fel man sitter fängslad kan hon inte låta bli att gräva djupare. Ett år på soffan i sällskap av true crime-dokumentärer och mordpoddar har satt sina spår. Det visar sig att den mördade Peg Graham, en rik arvtagerska och grundare till en framgångsrik hästgård i Kentucky, hade många fiender. Polisen anser att fallet är avslutat. Men när Macy blir hotad förstår hon att hon är något på spåren. Macy är egentligen inte den modiga och pratsamma typen, men i podcasten Dead Air tar hon sig an rollen som den grävande, orädda journalisten. Så länge hon kan hålla isär sina världar borde det väl inte var någon fara? Avsnitt 7.

La vie de Gabry est calme et sereine dans son petit village au bord de la mer. Mais de l''autre coté de la Barrière, le danger est là. Les Mudos reviennent de la mort en quête de chair humaine. Pourtant un soir, la tentation est trop forte, Gabry et ses amis franchissent la Barrière... Catcher, qu''elle aime a-t-il été infecté? Gabry peut-elle croire en l''avenir?

Vem mördade Peg Graham? Macy Walker hade inte tänkt ägna sin sändningstid på collegeradion åt att lösa ett 20 år gammalt mord, men när hon får ett anonymt tips om att fel man sitter fängslad kan hon inte låta bli att gräva djupare. Ett år på soffan i sällskap av true crime-dokumentärer och mordpoddar har satt sina spår. Det visar sig att den mördade Peg Graham, en rik arvtagerska och grundare till en framgångsrik hästgård i Kentucky, hade många fiender. Polisen anser att fallet är avslutat. Men när Macy blir hotad förstår hon att hon är något på spåren. Macy är egentligen inte den modiga och pratsamma typen, men i podcasten Dead Air tar hon sig an rollen som den grävande, orädda journalisten. Så länge hon kan hålla isär sina världar borde det väl inte var någon fara? Avsnitt 3.

Vem mördade Peg Graham? Macy Walker hade inte tänkt ägna sin sändningstid på collegeradion åt att lösa ett 20 år gammalt mord, men när hon får ett anonymt tips om att fel man sitter fängslad kan hon inte låta bli att gräva djupare. Ett år på soffan i sällskap av true crime-dokumentärer och mordpoddar har satt sina spår. Det visar sig att den mördade Peg Graham, en rik arvtagerska och grundare till en framgångsrik hästgård i Kentucky, hade många fiender. Polisen anser att fallet är avslutat. Men när Macy blir hotad förstår hon att hon är något på spåren. Macy är egentligen inte den modiga och pratsamma typen, men i podcasten Dead Air tar hon sig an rollen som den grävande, orädda journalisten. Så länge hon kan hålla isär sina världar borde det väl inte var någon fara? Avsnitt 8.

Carrie Ryan e John Parke Davis sono marito e moglie. Carrie nata e cresciuta in South Carolina, è autrice bestseller negli Stati Uniti con l''acclamata serie Forest of Hands and Teeth, tradotto in diciotto lingue e di cui è in lavorazione il film. Vivono in North Carolina, dove Carrie si dedica alla scrittura a tempo pieno e John lavora come avvocato. Hanno due gatti. Chi possiede la Mappa dei Desideri può arrivare ovunque voglia. Per il momento però nessuno può servirsi dei suoi poteri, perché è stata divisa in brandelli: il primo, la Rosa dei Venti, appare all''improvviso nel parcheggio di un supermercato insieme a un''onda d''acqua solcata da un vascello di corsari, sotto lo sguardo incredulo della dodicenne Marrill. Intenta a inseguire il suo gatto, Marrill si trova catapultata nella Corrente Pirata, un mondo popolato da foreste parlanti, farfalle di spuma di mare e crostacei con le piume. Soltanto la mappa può ricondurla nel suo mondo. E Marrill non è l''unica a cercarla: Fin, cresciuto nella Corrente Pirata, a dodici anni è già il Maestro dei Ladri grazie a un raro potere: chiunque lo incontri ben presto si dimentica di lui. Guidato da una misteriosa profezia, Fin vuole la mappa per ritrovare la madre scomparsa. Quando i destini di Marrill e Fin incrociano la rotta di una ciurma di temibili pirati, la ricerca della mappa si trasforma in una questione di vita o di morte.

As thousands of Viking warriors attack Paris, Sera, Riq, and all the people of the city struggle to defend themselves and Dak remains a prisoner, forced to work for the invading army.

Ten young members of WILD-596 entered the Wyoming wilderness on May 29, 1995. Only one returned. Bestselling author Carrie Ryan will be the first to tell their little-known story.