'The Fate Of Ten' By Pittacus Lore Gets Official Synopsis, Plus Fan-Made Covers By Yours Truly

Pittacus Lore has been secretive, and he has been even more secretive about his latest book, The Fate of Ten. It was only a few months ago that the official title has been revealed and now the official synopsis has been revealed as well. It's as if they are dropping these things one at a time to maintain the anticipation and the thrill... and where's the cover?

It's only a few months until the book's release, but the official cover has not surfaced yet. And because of my impatience, I have created a few fan-made covers to satisfy my clawing urgent needs to see a cover of the book. In fact I have not only created one cover, but all eight of them.

Check out these fan-made covers that I created for The Fate of Ten by Pittacus Lore.

Which one is your favorite?

Synopsis

The sixth book in the thrilling, action-packed, New York Times bestselling I Am Number Four series! For years the Garde have fought the Mogadorians in secret. Now all of that has changed. The invasion has begun. If the Garde can't find a way to stop the Mogs, humanity will suffer the same fate as the Lorien: annihilation.

There is still hope. When the Elders sent the Garde to Earth, they had a plan—one which the Garde are finally starting to understand. In the climax of The Revenge of Seven, a group of the Garde traveled to an ancient pyramid in Mexico known to their people as the Sanctuary. There they awoke a power that had been hidden within our planet for generations. Now this power can save the world . . . or destroy it. It will all depend on who wields it.

The Fate of Ten by Pittacus Lore will be released on September 1, 2015.

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Lifehouse Is Back With A 'Wish' And Upcoming Album ('Out of the Wasteland') Out This May

Three years of long waiting, I think, is ripe for the band Lifehouse to release a new album -- their seventh studio album, so far. Called Out of the Wasteland, the said album will be featuring a dozen of auditory goodness for its standard edition... A dozen pieces of pure joy featuring the cosmic voice of the vocalist of the band, Jason Wade. But of course don't miss out the performances of drummer Rick Woolstenhulme, Jr. and basist/vocalist Bryce Soderberg.

So far two singles have already been released from the said album. The first one was called Flight, which was released in November of last year. The most recent one is Hurricane (alluding to Storm?) that debuted in January of this year. But then it does not stop there as the band offers a new taster in the form of a song called Wish.

Listen to the new song, Wish, by Lifehouse.

For the other singles you can listen to them below.

Flight

Hurricane

If these are the indications of what we are to expect from the upcoming album, then I am totally sold. Give me some more... As for the complete list of song of the album, please check below:

Standard Track Listing
1.  Hurricane
2.  One for the Pain
3.  Flight
4.  Runaways
5.  Firing Squad
6.  Wish
7.  Stardust
8.  Alien
9.  Central Park
10. Hurt This Way
11. Yesterday's Son
12. Hourglass

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13. Hindsight
14. You Are Not Alone

Out of the Wasteland by Lifehouse will be released on May 26, 2015.

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Mitch Albom To Release 'The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto' In November

It's been more than a year since I first saw Mitch Albom here in the Philippines. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that gathered together some of his fans for a chance to meet and greet him. Literally rubbing elbows with the author was a surreal experience, because for one it is the first time that I have seen in person a favorite author of mine.

During said event the author discussed his latest and previous books. He also gave some hints on his next book, which you will see has been officially titled and the official release date has been set as well. Read on to know more details about Mitch Albom's latest novel, The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto.

Check out the cover of The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mitch Albom.

Synopsis

Mitch Albom creates a magical world through his love of music in this remarkable new novel about the power of talent to change our lives

This is the epic story of Frankie Presto—the greatest guitar player who ever lived—and the six lives he changed with his six magical blue strings

Frankie, born in a burning church, abandoned as an infant, and raised by a music teacher in a small Spanish town, until war rips his life apart. At nine years old, he is sent to America in the bottom of a boat. His only possession is an old guitar and six precious strings. His amazing journey weaves him through the musical landscape of the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s, with his stunning playing and singing talent affecting numerous stars (Duke Ellington, Hank Williams, Elvis Presley) until, as if predestined, he becomes a pop star himself.

He makes records. He is adored. But Frankie Presto’s gift is also his burden, as he realizes the power of the strings his teacher gave him, and how, through his music, he can actually affect people’s lives. At the height of his popularity, tortured by his biggest mistake, he vanishes. His legend grows. Only decades later, having finally healed his heart, does Frankie reappear just before his spectacular death—to change one last life. With the Spirit of Music as our guide, we glimpse into the lives that were changed by one man whose strings could touch the music—and the magic—in each of us.

A lifelong musician, Mitch Albom’s passion shines through on every page. Written with an ear for rhythm and cadence, The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto is a classic in the making. Heartrending and inventive, Albom’s latest is infused with the message that “everyone joins a band in this life”—and that music, like love, has the power to affect us all.

The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mitch Albom will be released on November 10, 2015.

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