Pines and Plains Libraries

"Transforming a ramshackle mansion into a dream house has become a nightmare for onetime Hollywood producer Nedra Nolan, whose newly purchased fixer-upper in Pico Mundo has sent a string of spooked contractors scurrying off the job, claiming the place is haunted. Who's she gonna call? Her friend recommends Odd Thomas, the mild-mannered young man with a gift for communing with ghosts who won't rest in peace. With his soul mate and sidekick, Stormy...

Irene Stenson returns to the Northern California town of Dunsley when her friend Pamela dies suddenly. Irene is assisted by lodge owner, Luke Danner, a hazel-eyed ex-Marine. Will they risk more than local gossip to find out what really happened? Tutor Concordia Glade places the safety of her four young orphan charges in the hands of Ambrose Wells, who endeavors to protect them from a notorious crime lord. Ghost-hunter Cooper Boone is everything...

Yoh's journey to the caves of Izumo has boosted his mana and his confidence; and in the final battle of the Shaman Fight preliminaries, Yoh is up against Tao Ren and his over soul, Bason.

"The Hokuto Cup, a new tournament for young players from Japan, China and Korea, is looming, and Hikaru's rival Akira has already secured one of the coveted three places on Japan's team. While Hikaru battles his way to one of the two remaining spots, Akira's father baffles the go world with his unexpected retirement!"--Amazon.com.

Somewhere in America, high above a pristine lake, floats St. Ivory Academy, an elite wizarding school whose enchanted halls have only ever been graced by the most talented (and white) young spellcasters. But times are changing, and St. Ivory seems to finally be taking its first crucial steps toward breaking down the social divide between white mages and their separate-but-equal black mage counterparts. What better way to prove their unwavering dedication...

Isumi returns from his foreign training with unique methods of handling the stress and mental strain of competition, but when he challenges Hikaru to a rematch, his friends wonder how he will fare in battle after such a long break.

From the moment he began playing go, Hikaru relied on Sai's supernatural support. Now that his mentor has vanished into thin air, will he be able to handle the demands of life as a pro? Meanwhile, Hikaru's archrival Akira is playing so well even veteran players tremble at the mention of his name. And now, at long last, the boys will compete against each other...

When greed takes over and man exploits the gifts he has been given, seeking more power, more wealth, more than is his share, it can only end in tragedy...a truth Ho-Yeon knows all too well.

The preliminary rounds of the pro test are approaching and Hikaru prepares to eliminate all of his opponents. Presented in graphic novel format.