new york (n.y.)

"Homicide detective Eve Dallas races to untangle a twisted family history while a hostage's life hangs in the balance--Provided by publisher.

It's 1987 in New York city, and Micah is at a dance club, trying to pretend he's more out and outgoing than he really is. C.J. isn't just out-he's completly out there, and Micah can't help but be both attracted to and afraid of someone who travels so loudly and proudly through the night. A connection occurs. Is it friendship? Romance? Is C.J. the one with all the answers . . or does Micah bring more to the relationship than it first seems? As their lives become more and more entangled in the AIDS epidemic that's laying waste to their community, and the AIDS activism that will ultimately bring a strong voice to their demands, whatever Micah and C.J. have between them will be tested, stretched, and strained. But it will also be a lifeline in a time of death, a bond that will determine the course of their futures.

"Thirteen-year-old Sikander Aziz has to team up with the hero Gilgamesh in order to stop Nergal, the ancient god of plagues, from wiping out the population of Manhattan in this adventure based on Mesopotamian mythology"--Provided by publisher.

"While preparing for the last major dance competition before they graduate from eighth grade and go to separate high schools in NYC, Cory must balance the expectations of his parents, school, crew and his new friend as pressure mounts from all sides"--Provided by publisher.

When Lucas's parents tell him he needs to quit football because it is too dangerous, he skips school to go and talk to his football hero and uncle, Benny. That day was September 11, 2001, and Lucas is trapped in the city when the planes hit the towers.

"It's the night before Death-Cast goes live, and there's one question on everyone's mind: Can Death-Cast actually predict when someone will die, or is it just an elaborate hoax? Orion Pagan has waited years for someone to tell him that he's going to die. He has a serious heart condition, and he signed up for Death-Cast so he could know what's coming. Valentino Prince is restarting his life in New York. He has a long and promising future ahead and he only registered for Death-Cast after his twin sister nearly died in a car accident. Orion and Valentino cross paths in Times Square and immediately feel a deep connection. But when the first round of End Day calls goes out, their lives are changed forever--one of them receives a call, and the other doesn't. Though neither boy is certain how the day will end, they know they want to spend it together--even if that means their goodbye will be heartbreaking"--Provided by publisher.

While rehearsing what may be the last show in the Ethel Merman Theater, twelve-year-old Monica Garcia and other cast members are locked in and must try to appease a ghost and reverse a curse.

"All Mina Rahman wants is to finally win the Golden Ivy student film competition, get into her dream school, and leave New York City behind for good. When indie film star Emmitt Ramos enrolls in her high school under a secret identity to research his next role, he agrees to star in her short film for the competition...if she acts as his NYC tour guide. As Mina ventures across the five boroughs with Emmitt, the city she grew up in starts to look more like home than it ever has before. Suddenly, Mina's dreams--which once seemed impenetrable--begin to crumble, and she's forced to ask herself: Is winning worth losing everything?"--Provided by the publisher.

"Tune in as Spider-Man takes on some of his most fearsome foes--with a few surprises along the way! Aerial combat is in store as Spidey faces the Vulture's rage--but can he stand in the way of the rampaging Rhino's revenge? Then, the wall-crawler finds himself squarely in the Punisher's sights! And when Hammerhead strikes, he strikes hard! But when Spider-Man ends up on the wrong end of clobberin' time in an encounter with the Fantastic Four, who's the one pulling the strings? Plus: Web-Head joins the X-Men's Beast and Gambit in battle with Mister Sinister to save the life of a young mutant!"--Back cover.

"Spider-Man returns home to his universe but needs to call on his spider friends to defeat the Green Goblin from completing his evil plan"--Publisher.