Geoffrey Simpson

Nobody wants him here anyway, but he can't quit. Quitting isn't in his DNA. In 2083, Benjamin Brandt is among the millions of "slummers", who are relegated to poverty and struggle on the outskirts of society. As a minority growing up in the gritty underbelly of Cleveland's Industrial Valley, Ben sees the way genetically designed "elites" live only from a distance: from the shadows of public spaces, people like him are, forbidden to use, and on TV,...

Ethan and Jacob had always constructed forts in the nearby forest, crafted treasure maps, and envisioned spectacular adventures. This time, it's for real, and the consequences are dire. Their discovery of an encrypted code entangles them in a centuries-old struggle between, warring secret societies. They must save Winslow Falls; however, it may already be too late.

Georgia Byrd is a department store employee who leads a life of frustrated desires. She particularly likes the bashful salesman from the outdoor furnishings department. But when she learns she only has a few weeks left to live, Georgia gathers her money, quits her job, and flies to the swank European resort she's always dreamed of visiting. Naturally, her new carelessness with money and fearless candor lead everyone around her, including a senator...