Next Up: The Secret of Ka by Christopher Pike

I have never been one to read just one book at a time.  I have books-in-progress all over the house, the car, and at work.  So here is another I am working on right now.  I was a big Pike fan when I was younger - I hope this one lives up to the memories!

The Secret of Ka by Christopher Pike

From the electronic description:  One minute Sara's bored on vacation in Istanbul.  The next, she's unearthed a flying carpet that cleverly drags her to the mysterious Island of the Djinn - or genies.  By her side is Amesh, a cute guy she has a crush on but doesn't yet trust.  When Amesh learns the secret of invoking djinn, he loses control.  He swears he'll call upon only one djinn and make one wish.  The plan sounds safe enough.  But neither Sara nor Amesh are any match for the monster that swells before the.  It hypnotizes Amesh, compelling him to steal Sara's flying carpet and leave her stranded on the island.

Discovering the carpet has sparked a new path for Sara, one that will lead her to battle creatures even deadlier than djinn.  In this fight, Sara can save mankind, herself or the boy she cares for.  Who will she be forced to sacrifice?

Next Up: Allegra Fairweather: Paranormal Investigatory by Janni Nell

So, since I am so horrible about keeping up with the Weekly Finds idea I though it would fit me a bit better to just let you know when I pick up a new book instead.  So here is the first "Next Up" post.  Hopefully many more to follow!


Allegra Fairweather: Paranormal Investigator by Janni Nell

From the electronic description:  Allegra Fairweather here. Paranormal investigator. Got problems with specters? Shapeshifters? I'm the woman to call. Just don't call me a Ghostbuster. The last guy who did that ended up flat on his back with my boot at his throat.

With my 99.5% success rate, solving the mystery of a bleeding rose that has sprung up on the shores of Loch Furness should have been an easy gig. But already I've heard the shriek of the local banshee, discovered two bodies (and then lost two bodies), and had a near-death encounter with a three-hundred-year-old ghost. And perhaps most dangerous of all, the hot pub owner who hired me now wants to show me exactly what's under his kilt.

Luckily, I'm ably assisted by my very own guardian angel. I'm grateful for his help-but he's also drop-dead gorgeous. A bit distracting when I've got a mystery to solve, and the clock is ticking...