Elaine Marie Alphin Boeken

Alexander, in North Carolina while his father decides whether to remarry and move there, meets the ghost of a Confederate soldier and helps him look for his family.

Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Atlanta, the story unravels the murder of thirteen-year-old Mary Phagan and the ensuing trial of Leo Frank, a Jewish factory superintendent. The narrative explores themes of prejudice and injustice, highlighting the societal biases that influenced the investigation and trial. As the case unfolds, it raises critical questions about guilt and innocence, exposing the complexities of a legal system marred by discrimination and the impact of public sentiment on justice.

The narrative follows Louis Pasteur's journey from a curious child in the 1830s witnessing the devastating impacts of diseases like rabies and tuberculosis to becoming a renowned scientist. Despite facing skepticism from his peers, Pasteur's groundbreaking discoveries transformed medical science and significantly improved public health. His relentless pursuit of knowledge not only saved millions of lives but also established a foundation for future medical innovations.

The story follows Ian as he embarks on a quest to uncover the mystery surrounding the sudden disappearance of his best friend. Driven by loyalty and determination, he navigates through challenges and clues, revealing deeper truths about friendship and the lengths one will go to for those they care about. As Ian delves into the investigation, he confronts unexpected twists that test his resolve and ultimately lead him to a profound understanding of loss and connection.

The story follows Charles Weston, an aspiring artist who enrolls in a prestigious arts high school with the singular goal of meeting Graeme Brandt, a celebrated student and author. Inspired by Brandt's recently published novel, which resonates deeply with him, Charles seeks to connect with the source of his artistic inspiration and navigate his own creative journey.

Cameron Miller is the son of a murderer. All he has ever known is the stench of the locked cellar, where he can hear the blows and cries and his father's torrent of terror and abuse. Then a miracle happens: his father is killed in a police shootout. In the aftermath, Cameron grabs his one chance for a normal life: he takes on the identity of Neil Lacey, a boy who Mr. Miller had abducted six years ago. As Neil, he has a life with loving parents, a brother and sister, and the comforts only money can buy. But someone knows what Cameron's doing—someone with the power to turn his life back into a nightmare.

Brian uses basketball to block out memories of his girlfriend and her family who were gunned down a year ago, but the upcoming murder trial and a high school history assignment force him to face the past and decide how far he should go to see justice served.