J. Gabriel Gates Knihy

Unprofitables are banished to work camps to pay off their credit. Other tie-men and women look on apathetically. Fair is fair. Everyone knows you shouldn't use more credit than you are worth to the Company. They turn their attention to the next repackaged but highly coveted N-Corp product on the market, creatively advertised on the imager screens that adorn virtually every available flat surface. All the while, their mandatory cross-implants and wrist-worn "ICs" keep them focused on the endless cycle of work and consumption to which they are enslaved

A fight erupts between the Flatliners and Toppers when Aimee goes to the homecoming dance with Raphael and a supernatural event terrorizes the students. Both gangs must use their martial arts skills against it. At the same time, Middleburg real estate moguls are buying up the Flats and evicting tenants so they can search for a priceless treasure prophesied in ancient Chinese writings. Raphael and his impoverished gang vow to find it first and use it to buy back their homes.Meanwhile a handsome half-angel, half-human comes to town, planning to take Aimee away from Raphael. As Raph and his Flatliners and Zhai and his Toppers look for the treasure, Aimee begins kung fu training, intent on rescuing her missing mother. When she learns that the mysterious treasure is the key, the race to find it intensifies.But the digging has awakened the treasure’s guardian—a powerful force that could reduce all of Middleburg to ashes . . . and maybe even the world.

In a gripping narrative, the story unfolds as sixteen clocks count down to a cataclysmic event tied to the haunting legacy of sixty-six murdered souls. The plot intricately weaves themes of time, fate, and the consequences of past actions, creating a tense atmosphere as characters grapple with the impending doom. As the countdown progresses, the urgency intensifies, leading to a climax that explores the intersection of life, death, and the potential for redemption in a world on the brink of destruction.

Set in a cursed city, the story follows a young warrior on a quest filled with magic and adventure. As the protagonist navigates the challenges of their environment, they uncover secrets that could change the fate of their world. Themes of bravery, destiny, and the struggle against dark forces intertwine as the warrior embarks on a transformative journey, facing both external foes and inner demons.

In a world dominated by four rival tribes of demigods who control luck, Aggie's quest to save her mother leads her to a challenging mission: capturing her ex-boyfriend, the most powerful demigod among them. This story intertwines themes of love, betrayal, and the struggle for power, as Aggie navigates the complexities of her past relationships while confronting the dangerous dynamics of the tribes.