Böcker av Melanie Martin

When Charlie and his best friend, Tommy, head to the beach to try out Charlie's new metal detector, the boys have no idea of the adventure on which they are about to embark. Finding an old coin in the sand is just the beginning of the boys' excitement. The coin contains strange markings, depicting secrets, hieroglyphics, and mysterious kings. Whispers of destiny, dangerous expeditions, and a treasure begging to be found soon will lead the boys down a winding road - a road frozen in history and time.Can Charlie, Tommy, Charlie's father, and a team of experts untangle the mystery of Cumberton Cove? Can they add up all the clues? Or, will this be the start of a journey filled with mystery, danger, intrigue, and untold destinies?Join Charlie and Tommy as they discover the mystery of the coin of destiny.

Melanie was always a happy girl who faced each day with a positive attitude. She spent most of her time at church with family & friends. She thought her life was perfect until she saw how much fun the other girls her age were having. Her life was boring compared to theirs. She thought she was missing out on something, and she wanted to experience joy too. So she headed out into the world and met an older man who turned her world upside down. She wasn''t mature enough to know that he was only using her for what was between her legs and that men like him took pleasure in preying on young girls like her. Melanie has been through things no young adult should ever have to experience. She experienced abusive relationships, watched her child''s father take his last breath, and has suffered depression multiple times. She felt alone and craved attention, so she searched the internet for sex. Being in church, she knew with prayer and faith; things could change. But will she turn to God in her time of need, or will it be too late?

An extraordinary story of one family's torment, betrayal and perseverance in war time Amsterdam. War and Love is a fascinating and detailed memoir of a family's everyday life at a time of war.