Linden, Theresa

Treasures: Visible and Invisible
by Various

This is a collection of short stories by eight CatholicTeenBooks.com authors.

1. A teen boy sets out to save a friend from pagan druids, but maybe he's the one who needs saving. (Treasure in the Bogs by Theresa Linden)
2. Between an unearthed treasure and a visit from Heaven, a young monk is in for the surprise of his life! (A Single Day ... Or Not by Susan Peek)
3. A young girl seeks a mysterious treasure that holds the key to granting a nun's dying wish. (Lucy and the Hidden Clover by Antony B. Kolenc)
4. Honora is desperate-then a peculiar clover and a mysterious young man change everything.  (Lucky and Blessed by Amanda Lauer)
5. William's weekend job is a little gift from heaven, but now his family needs a real miracle. (Danke by Carolyn Astfalk)
6. When threatened by mobsters, Grace receives help from a surprising source. (Grace Among Gangsters by Leslea Wahl)
7. Alone and afraid, a young girl finds friendship in a stranger. But could this boy be trouble? (In Mouth of Friend and Stranger by T. M Gaouette)
8. Kyle was determined to save the precious relic--but now his whole family is in danger. (The Underappreciate Virtues of Green-Fingered Monsters by Corinna Turner)

From the early days of the Church, objests touched the holy men and women have been linked to the miraculous, such as described in Acts: "when face cloths or aprons that touched his skin were applied to the sick, their diseases left them and the evil spirits came out of them." Act 19:12

Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 258 pages

Secrets: Visible and Invisible
by Various

This book is a collection of short stories by seven CatholicTeenBooks.com authors.

Secret (n.) - something kept hidden from knowledge or view; a mystery.

1. The Underappreciated Virtues of Rusty Old Bicycles by Corinna Turner. In a dystopian future, an innocent picnic turns deadly!
2. Recreation by Cynthis T Toney. Elijah knows nothing of the elderly stranger's secret past - until her disappearance changes everything.
3. The Portrait of the Fire Starters by Theresa Linden. A mysterious, ever-changing painting alarms a group of teens.
4. On the Brink of Hell by Susan Peek. The cannonball took Dario's legs . . . Will he lose his soul too?
5. Sister Francesca by T.M. Gaouette. The arrival of a mysterious girl challenges everything about Jason's life.
6. Behind the Wheel by Carolyn Astfalk. An unlicensed driver. His dad's truck. What could possibly go wrong?
7. More Precious Than Gold by Leslea Wahl. An old tale of murder and forbidden love leads to a modern day treasure hunt.

Paperback, 222 pages

Gifts: Visible and Invisible
by Various

This book is a collection of short stories by eight CatholicTeenBooks.com authors.

THE OUTLAWS' FRIEND by Susan Peek: Setting out in a raging blizzard with nothing but an outlaw's trunk and a heart clenched with dread, Barney leaves the warmth of his family for the cold unknown. Will he find the courage to obey the command?

IN THE STEPS OF A SAINT by Katy Huth Jones: What could an ancient Christmas carol possibly have to do with Andrew's life? He's about to find out

A PERFECT CHRISTMAS by Carolyn Astfalk: No tree, no cookies, no gifts. Not a single flake of snow. With sick siblings, Dad stranded, and Mom overwhelmed, will Christmas come at all to Marigold's topsy-turvy home?

OPERATION GIFT DROP by Theresa Linden: In a dystopian future, Bolcan wants to prove his skills as a rescuer but this is a crazy mission: deliver gifts to Aldonians by stealth and at risk of capture.

CHRISTMAS ANGEL by Leslea Wahl: Meg's unforgettable Advent journey begins when four simple words challenge her idea of a perfect Christmas.

SIGNS OF CHRISTMAS by Cynthia T. Tomey: Christmas without her friend Sal isn't the same, but Antonina finds a new friend whose circumstances have her rethinking the value of a gift.

JUST JESUS by T. M Gaouette: Christmas had always made sense to Vanessa, until her yuletide festivities are called into question by a new kid named Luke and a mysterious wood carving.

A VERY JURASSIC CHRISTMAS EVE by Corinna Turner: Joshua's perfect Christmas Eve is upended by the plight of a starving mamma dino and her babies. Meanwhile, Darryl and her family risk their lives for a holiday guest in the perilous, raptor-infested mountains.

Paperback, 242 pages

"Someone is killing the rich and famous residents of Telluride, Colorado, and the medical investigator, Dr. Jane Wallace, is on a collision course with the murderer. Compelled by profound loss and injustice, Jane will risk her own life to protect others from vengeful death, even as she exacts a high price from those who have destroyed her world"--Back cover.

He's searching for the truth but is he ready to proclaim it? Book 5 in the contemporary Christian West Brothers series. Shy Roland West, seeks to uncover the vandals of an outcast's house before they strike again. 294pp

'Set in the not-so-distant future, a young woman seeks freedom in a society devoid of faith and family and where the government controls every aspect of life. 330pp'

'Set in the not-so-distant future . . . . A young woman, imprisoned at a re-education facility, plans her escape so she can repair the damage she brought upon an entire colony. 384pp'

'Liberty has gained a deeper understanding of true freedom, but having it for herself is not enough. Prompted by the inner voice that has guided her for years, Liberty is compelled to bring the freedom she possesses to others in Aldonia. While unsure of how to carry out this mission, she is willing to risk all to accomplish it. 276pp'

'Catholic teen fiction about fourteen-year-old loner, Roland West who finds help from a neighborhood boy and his autistic brother. A story where mystery, friendship, and a little-known saint come together. 318pp'

Christian teen fiction. Caitlyn Summer, soon to be fifteen, must practice old-fashioned courtship with high parental involvement, but she has a terrible crush on shy Roland West and she has competition from a girl with no restrictions. As Caitlyn struggles to remain faithful to God, her parents, and herself, her best friend gets pregnant and might get an abortion. When Caitlyn discovers her mother's past mistakes, she begins to resent all the guidelines her parents expect her to follow. The characters in Life-Changing Love face the questions: Who am I? Where am I headed? How am I going to get there? 332pp

Telluride Medical Examiner Jane Wallace travels to Ireland to investigate Irish author Eoin Conner's involvement in the death of Fiona, his estranged wife, while Father Matt is faced with his own share of mysteries to solve at home in Telluride. 320pp

Having just confessed his sins to his priest--more sins than a kid his age should have--Jarret jumps in his Chrysler 300 and races to the outskirts of town. Emotion overwhelming him, he pulls off the road and flings himself face down behind an outcropping of rocks. Ever since that life-changing night in the canyon, Jarret has felt the presence of the Lord in his soul. Now that presence is fading. Is it his fault? How will he remain faithful without it when he still struggles against the same temptations? ​​Meanwhile his twin brother, Keefe, questions whether he has a calling to religious life. He's gone along with Jarret's bad schemes for years. Is he worthy of such a calling? What would he have to give up to pursue a vocation? Keefe reads everything he can about St. Francis and the Franciscans, but he’s afraid to talk to his father about the Franciscans' upcoming discernment retreat because his father seems closed to faith. Is he ready to go all in? ​Follow the West brothers in this contemporary teen fiction as they struggle through temptations and trials down paths they can barely see, toward goals they desire in the depths of their hearts. ​Softcover, 331 pp

1st-place winner of the 2017 Catholic Press Association Teen & YA Book Awards Awarded the Catholic Writers Guild Seal of Approval ​ Jarret West, a rich teenage boy, has been accustomed to having control over others and getting his way. So when his life begins to fall apart, his guardian angel Ellechial hopes now is the time for his conversion. He must be freed from the deep clutches of Deth-kye, the demon bent on seeing him in hell. The fate of several others depends upon Jarret’s conversion. Jarret's twin brother has joined a new prayer group and their prayer before the Blessed Sacrament has made Ellechial strong. Still, Deth-kye wins victory after victory. His weapons: emotions, vices and memories. Who will win the battle for Jarret's soul? ​Softcover, 316 pp