2010 Releases – Page 7 – LDS Publisher

The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner by Stephenie Meyer

Title: The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner

Author: Stephenie Meyer

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Release Date: June 5, 2010

ISBN: 978-0316125581

Size: 192 pages, 6×9, hardback

Genre: Political Thriller

This book is not eligible for a Whitney Award.

Fans of The Twilight Saga will be enthralled by this riveting story of Bree Tanner, a character first introduced in Eclipse, and the darker side of the newborn vampire world she inhabits. In another irresistible combination of danger, mystery, and romance, Stephenie Meyer tells the devastating story of Bree and the newborn army as they prepare to close in on Bella Swan and the Cullens, following their encounter to its unforgettable conclusion.

Choke by Obert Skye

Title: Choke (#2)

Author: Obert Skye

Publisher: Shadow Mountain

Release Date: June 4, 2010

ISBN: 978-1606416532

Size: 352 pages, 5×7, hardback

Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy

Series: Pillage (#1)

Pillage was the first of three books in the fantasy adventure that Obert Skye calls a Pillogy. Choke, the second, continues the eccentric adventures of Beck Phillips, who seems to have a knack for causing mischief in the secluded village of Kingsplot. In book one, Beck used his unique gift to unexpectedly hatch several dragon eggs. Thankfully, the dragons were destroyed . . . or were they?

In Choke, a stranger has discovered that Beck Phillips is the key to finding and hatching a lost dragon s egg a task that will bring the riches and fortune that Beck s family was destined to have. Beck learns that outward appearances can be deceiving and that grown-ups really do have valuable lessons to offer. Readers will laugh out loud at Beck s antics and sit on the edge of their seats while Beck and his friends confront Liz, the largest, most ferocious dragon Beck has ever seen!

A Time to Die by Jeffrey S. Savage

Title: A Time to Die

Author: Jeffrey S. Savage

Publisher: Covenant

Release Date: June 1, 2010

ISBN: 978-1598116236

Size: 254 pages, 6×9, hardback

Genre: Mystery

Series: Shandra Covington Mysteries—Dead on Arrival (#1), House of Secrets (#2)

When reporter Shandra Covington finds her best friend, Bobby Richter, close to death on Shandra’s apartment floor, she knows the bullet was meant for her. Making matters worse, Bobby’s fiancée is making sure Shandra gets nowhere near the hospital room where Bobby lies in a coma. With her apartment in shambles and possibly still dangerous, Shandra is forced to stay with her tough-as-nails Harley-riding private investigator friend.

In an attempt to clear her mind, Shandra agrees to do a newspaper story on the death of a prominent politician’s daughter. But what she thought was a simple overdose story soon grows into something much more sinister when she finds a common thread with the recent deaths of several young women — all thought to be overdose victims.

What do the clues mean? The only person who knows for sure is the Time Keeper — a self-proclaimed true romantic who devotedly tapes a picture of each new love to the bedside wall of his ailing sister. However, the pictures are obituaries spreading across the wall like macabre wallpaper. Time to unravel the mystery is quickly ticking away as Bobby’s life hangs by a thread — and the next “girlfriend” on the Time Keeper’s list is Shandra.

Alma the Younger by H.B. Moore

Title: Alma the Younger

Author: H.B. Moore

Publisher: Covenant

Release Date: June 1, 2010

ISBN: 978-1608610204

Size: 304 pages, 6×9, paperback

Genre: Historical

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As night falls, a scarlet-robed man emerges from the temple and a hush falls over the waiting crowd. Studying the hooded figure with enmity, Alma recognizes that this is the man who incites rebellion among the people of Zarahemla. This is the man who dares preach from the very place where King Benjamin uttered his final blessings upon the people of the church. Defiling the tower with his very presence, the man who embodies evil raises a hand to silence the drums, then calls to his followers through the eerie quiet. And that’s when Alma realizes the terrible truth: this man is his son.

Alma the Younger, son of the aging high priest, once was taught by the wisdom of prophets. Now the young man is a thief ensnared by the wiles of strong drink and harlots; a bitter dissenter determined to overthrow the church, to lead the people into new freedoms. He has gathered a strong army to create a revolution, which only begins with the desecration of the temple and will escalate to calamity once he captures King Mosiah s daughter. But en route to his malicious mission with his royal henchmen, Alma is halted by an unexpected opponent: an angel of the Lord, a messenger of the very God he has sought to defame. And what unfolds is a story of miraculous redemption, a story building on the poignant Book of Mormon account to show how even the vilest of sinners can be transformed by the Savior’s amazing grace.

The Hidden Sun by J. Lloyd Morgan

Title: The Hidden Sun

Author: J. Lloyd Morgan

Publisher: Eloquent Books

Release Date: May 1, 2010

ISBN: 978-1609114374

Size: 328 pages, 6×9, softcover

Genre: Fantasy

The kingdom of Bariwon is at a crossroads. Ever since Eliana was born, she has been primed to become the kingdom’s leader. But she is not to rule Bariwon alone. A contest of sorts, called the Shoginoc, is to be held when Eliana turns twenty one. The victor gains the right to marry Eliana and become king of Bariwon. Rumor has it that the favorite to win the Shoginoc is Daimh, son of malevolent Governor Abrecan. However, Eliana has fallen in love with her personal guardian, Rinan. She is torn between renouncing her title to be with the man she loves or marrying to keep the kingdom out of the hands of those who would rule it unjustly. A plan is hatched to keep her in power while allowing her to marry Rinan, but little does she know the impact this deception will have on everyone in Bariwon for years to come.

The Pirate Bride by Ryan and Anna McKinley

Title: The Pirate Bride

Author: Ryan & Anna McKinley

Illustrator: Jerry Bennett

Publisher: Outskirts Press

Release Date: May 19, 2010

ISBN: 978-1432755454

Size: 95 pages, 6×9, softcover

Genre: Middle Grade

This book is not eligible for a Whitney Award.

There is no escape from responsibility…even on vacation.

That doesn’t stop 13 year-old Rachel from trying. A day of surfing, away from all five of her younger brothers, is meant to reward Rachel for all of her hard work at home. Instead, it turns into the greatest adventure of her life.

A wipeout catapults Rachel and her surfboard to a strange part of the ocean, far away from land and her family. Rescue arrives, or so Rachel thinks, in the form of an old sailing vessel. She quickly realizes that her heroes are lost pirates, some of which regard her as a threat, others which believe her to be their own rescuer-The Pirate Bride.

Voyage with Rachel as she applies her experiences with her rowdy brothers to the task of earning the pirates’ trust, at the same realizing that even her unruly siblings aren’t as bad as a ship full of lost pirates.

“The Pirate Bride” is an original story from the imagination of ten year-old Anna McKinley and brought to the page with help from her father, Ryan. Adding to the magic and wonder of the story are beautiful, pencil sketch illustrations by the artist Jerry Bennett.

Princess of Glass by Jessica Day George

Title: Princess of Glass

Author: Jessica Day George

Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Children’s Books

Release Date: May 25, 2010

ISBN: 978-1599904788

Size: 272 pages, hardcover

Genre: YA Fantasy

Hoping to escape the troubles in her kingdom, Princess Poppy reluctantly agrees to take part in a royal exchange program, whereby young princes and princesses travel to each other’s countries in the name of better political alliances—and potential marriages. It’s got the makings of a fairy tale—until a hapless servant named Eleanor is tricked by a vengeful fairy godmother into competing with Poppy for the eligible prince. Ballgowns, cinders, and enchanted glass slippers fly in this romantic and action-packed happily-ever-after quest from an author with a flair for embroidering tales in her own delightful way.

Star Scout Rising by Gary Darby

Title: Star Scout Rising

Author: Gary Darby

Publisher: Kayto Communications Inc

Release Date: May 1, 2010

ISBN: 978-0982301722

Size: 557 pages, 6×9, softcover

Genre: Speculative

From the last frontier, Space. A must-have, out of this world adventure! Star Scout Rising, First Trail by Gary Darby is a thoughtful, awe-inspiring, and spine-tingling Sci-Fi mystery that follows a young man named Del Baldura during his quest for knowledge, truth, and discovery in the distant future of human and alien kind. This story has it all superb background, surprises, mystery, love, futuristic technological possibilities, bizarre life forms, and a hero trying to make sense of his duty and loyalty, his current leadership responsibilities, and his search for truth about part of his and his family’s history.

Flecks of Gold by Alicia Buck

Title: Flecks of Gold

Author: Alicia Buck

Publisher: Cedar Fort

Release Date: May 8, 2010

ISBN: 978-1599553894

Size: 288 pages, 6×9, paperback

Genre: Young Adult Fantasy

“Mary,” she gasped, I turned and saw Kelson gripping Mom’s arm fiercely. “Go! Get help,” she said. Kelson tried to reach past her to grab me, but Mom twisted, hampering his movements.

He grabbed her tightly about the waist, her armes locked to her sides. “Fine, one then. I’ll be back for you later, Mary Margaret.” There was a flash of blue pattern, then blinding light. I looked away, shielding my eyes. When I looked back, both Mom and Kelson were gone.

Mary’s life has always been pretty normal–aside from the fact that her mom cycles through relationsips like she’s changing channels on the TV. But when one more bad break-up forces them to start over in another new town, Mary realizes that maybe this place won’t be like all the others. There’s something different about one of her new classmates, and it’s not just the fact that he’s incredibly cute.

What Mary doesn’t know is that her attraction to Kelson isn’t exactly…natural. And when Kelson suddenly kidnaps Mary’s mom and takes her to his home world, Mary will have to rescue her by relying on something she never knew existed–magic.

Rebound by Heather Justesen

Title: Rebound

Author: Heather Justesen

Publisher: Cedar Fort

Release Date: May 8, 2010

ISBN: 978-1599553634

Size: 256 pages, 6×9, paperback

Genre: Romance

Series: The Ball’s In Her Court

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Lily’s life is perfect–a perfect lie. With a successful husband, a gorgeous home, and a growing family, Lily Drake has it all. But when the FBI shows up, she realizes her husband is not the man she thought he was. Meanwhile, Lily’s friend Curtis is about to be drafted by the NBA, but he suddenly feels pulled to find his birth family, and no one is prepared for what he’ll discover. With so many obstacles in their way, Lily and Curtis must learn to rely on each other if they’re ever going to find peace and learn to love again.

A Loving Heart by Anita Stansfield

Title: A Loving Heart (Dickens Inn #3)

Author: Anita Stansfield

Publisher: Covenant

Release Date: May 1, 2010

ISBN: 978-1608610174

Size: 288 pages, 6×9, paperback

Genre: General?

Series: The Best of Times (v1), A Far, Far Better Place (v2)

As past medical heartaches and fears resurface, Chas and Jackson agonize over the chances of survival for their baby daughter. At a time in their lives when the blessings of the gospel are so abundant, can their faith withstand this trial that looms on their otherwise happy horizon? Do they dare hope for a miracle?

At the same time, Jackson receives a call from a former FBI colleague who would like to hide a woman in the witness protection program with them in the Dickens Inn. Although Jackson and Chas agree to let her stay, when the woman arrives they realize she is hiding something.

Soon lives are in danger, and the stakes are high. Has trust come at too great a price? With tragedies hurtling toward them, Chas and Jackson will need all the help they can get from friends, family, the medical profession, and most especially from God.

Escape to Zion by Jean Holbrook Mathews

Title: Escape to Zion

Author: Jean Holbrook Mathews

Publisher: Covenant

Release Date: May 2010

ISBN: 978-1598119567

Size: 304 pages, 6×9, paperback

Genre: Historical

Maria stumbles across the rain-soaked forest floor, injured and breathless but determined to flee the baying hounds behind her. Reaching the riverbank, she plunges into the frigid water with only a fallen log for support. She can’t swim, but she has no choice—not with Lafayette Breaux on her tail. As the fastest of the hounds spots Maria, Breaux’s furious voice rises above their deafening din: “Find her! FIND HER!”

Sold as an indentured servant after her parents perished en route from Germany to America, Maria dutifully completes her ten years of service. But instead of granting her freedom at age eighteen, her master, Breaux, insists she is a metif (white) slave. Then he forces his will upon her, hoping to bind Maria to him for good. Now Maria is running for her life, hoping to cut all ties to her wicked overseer. Rescued from drowning by Hank Shroeder, she makes a new start in Mississippi as a freed woman and joins the Latter-day Saints—where she and Hank grow closer as they begin to lean on each other for support. But the malicious Breaux will stop at nothing to reclaim her as his own, and relentlessly tracks Maria—even as she treks West with her fellow Saints. Will she be able to escape her tormentor and find peace when she reaches her promised land?

False Pretenses by Carole Thayne Warburton

Title: False Pretenses

Author: Carole Thayne Warburton

Publisher: CreateSpace

Release Date: May 17, 2010

ISBN: 978-1452837857

Size: 366 pages, 6×9, paperback

Genre: General

Sunny Day hasn’t been to church or had a church calling in over twenty-one years, and now Jack “Mormon” Heath is asking her to be Relief Society president of their small branch. It would take a miracle to make her worthy. And right now that is just what is needed, because a stranger’s life desperately depends on her.

Meanwhile, Kelli Carson has tried to bury her deep feelings of guilt by living in a fundamentalist community. Now she has been chosen to marry a man she can never love, and who is already married to another. She knows she must escape–and take her new friend Mary Rachel with her. But where can they run?

The Golden Spiral by Lisa Mangum

Title: The Golden Spiral

Author: Lisa Mangum

Publisher: Shadow Mountain

Release Date: May 10, 2010

ISBN: 978-1606416358

Size: 432 pages, hardcover

Genre: YA Fantasy Romance

Series: The Hourglass Door (#1)

His eyes. His touch. His kiss. Dante was unlike anyone Abby had ever met. Now he’s gone, and Abby will do anything to get him back . . .

The hourglass door has closed behind Dante, sending him back in time to hunt down Zo, Tony, and V. Abby knows that Dante, as a Master of Time, is the only one who can stop them from destroying time itself. She also knows that he will need her help. But almost immediately, things start to change, and Abby’s worst fears are realized when Zo begins targeting her past specifically.

As Abby’s world fractures around her, she must face a terrible truth: either Dante didn’t make it through the door, or he is lost forever. So with Dante’s blueprints in hand, she begins construction on a new door, a new time machine that will either save Dante or doom him.

With each new change that ripples into her present, Abby’s life continues to spiral out of control. Her relationships with Jason, Natalie, and even her family are threatened to the breaking point and beyond. Zo’s power is greater than Abby ever imagined, but as she struggles to free Dante, she receives help from an unexpected and unlikely ally. The bank is eroding. The barriers are thinning. And time is running out.

Between the Lines by Erin Klingler

Title: Between the Lines

Author: Erin Klingler

Publisher: Covenant

Release Date: May 3, 2010

ISBN: 978-1598117660

Size: 336 pages, 6×9, paperback

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Sydney Hallam, hard-line journalist for the San Francisco Chronicle, is poised for action after receiving a tip from a mysterious source that criminally implicates several influential power brokers—but her source is gunned down before he can disclose any details. Days later, Salt Lake Tribune reporter Justin Mickelsen receives a letter from a childhood friend — the murder victim — written just prior to his death, leading the two reporters to team up in San Francisco to expose the scandal.

In the intensity of the investigation, the pair’s attraction quickly grows, along with proof of money laundering, drug trafficking, and grand theft. But as the evidence builds, so do the tempers of certain billionaires and heavy-hitting politicians — soon it seems the dangerous career path chosen by the two ace reporters can only lead to a very dead end.

My Double Life by Janette Rallison

Title: My Double Life

Author: Janette Rallison

Publisher: Putnam Juvenile

Release Date: May 13, 2010

ISBN: 978-0399252624

Size: 272 pages, hardcover

Genre: YA

Her whole life, Alexia Garcia has been told that she looks just like pop star Kari Kingsley, and one day when Alexia’s photo filters through the Internet, she’s offered a job to be Kari’s double. This would seem like the opportunity of a lifetime, but Alexia’s mother has always warned her against celebrities.

Rebelliously, Alexia flies off to L.A. and gets immersed in a celebrity life. Not only does she have to get used to getting anything she wants, she romances the hottest lead singer on the charts, and finds out that her own father is a singing legend. Through it all, Alexia must stay true to herself, which is hard to do when you are pretending to be somebody else!

Hanging by the Thread by Donald B. Anderson

Title: Hanging by the Thread

Author: Donald B. Anderson

Publisher: Granite Publishing

Release Date: May 7, 2010

ISBN: 978-1599360560

Size: 382 pages, 6×9, paperback

Genre: Political Thriller

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For ten years, a secret society has risen to power. They have infiltrated every facet of the federal government. They are powerful. They have extraordinary access to public funds. They have incredible technologies. And freedom is their nemesis.

They have sought to destroy economic freedom, amass power to the federal government, and create mass dependency. They call themselves THE THREAD. And now, they are poised to destroy the Constitution and rise to power.

But, on the eve of their burst into power, a copy of their plan falls into the hands of a young man in the Utah State Capitol building. A small group forms and comes to understand the plan of The Thread. And now, the race is on. Time is short and the group must struggle to preserve their lives, their nation, and freedom itself.

Trapped by Ronda Gibb Hinrichsen

Title: Trapped

Author: Ronda Gibb Hinrichsen

Publisher: Walnut Springs Press

Release Date: April 29, 2010

ISBN: 978-1935217640

Size: 293 pages, 6×9, paperback

Genre: Fantasy

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A forged letter, a golden vial, an ancient curse…

Her expression remained somber, but excitement crept into her voice. You are the Firstborn She…You must go to them.

You want me to act as bait?

Not bait, Emi. A spy. Our Trojan horse.

When Emi Warrin wakes one night to find a thief in her mother’s house, she has no idea the intruder has planted a trap—a mysterious letter that will change her life forever. Lured to the Austrian Alps with Daniel, the man she loves, Emi is thrown into a perilous, mafia-like world of feuding families and a devastating curse that spans generations. As the Firstborn She—the only firstborn female in hundreds of years—only Emi can free her family from the curse that will soon afflict her as well. But for Emi to break the curse, she must delve into evil designs.

As Emi struggles to understand her destiny as the Firstborn She, she learns that everything isn’t as it seems and that all choices have consequences. Can Emi break the curse before it’s too late?

Chocolate Roses by Joan Sowards

Title: Chocolate Roses

Author: Joan Sowards

Publisher: Walnut Springs Press

Release Date: April, 2010

ISBN: 978-1935217626

Size: 233 pages, 5.5×8, paperback

Genre: Romance

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Janie Rose Whitaker’s world revolved around her chocolate shop until Roger Wentworth and his young daughter moved into the apartment across from Janie’s. Anyone would think Roger fit the mold of the perfect guy, but soon Janie discovers secrets that could keep them apart forever. Though she resists getting involved in Roger’s complicated life, they are drawn further into a bittersweet relationship.

Wolves, Boys and Other Things That Might Kill Me by Kristen Chandler

Title: Wolves, Boys and Other Things That Might Kill Me

Author: Kristen Chandler

Publisher: Viking Juvenile

Release Date: May 13, 2010

ISBN: 978-0670011421

Size: 371 pages, hardcover

Genre: Young Adult

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When KJ Carson is assigned to write a column for her school newspaper about the wolves in nearby Yellowstone National Park, she’s more interested in impressing Virgil Whitman, the new kid in school and the photographer assigned as her partner, than in investigative journalism. But before long, KJ has a face-to-face encounter with a wolf that changes her and the way she thinks about wolves. With her new found passion for protecting these controversial animals, KJ inadvertently ignites the fuse of the anti-wolf sentiment in the community. First Virgil is injured during a town parade, and then her father’s store is set on fire in retribution. To stop the escalating violence, KJ follows Virgil to the cattle ranch of the most outspoken anti-wolf activists in town, against her father’s will. What she discovers there threatens everything and everyone she cares about.

In KJ’s fierce and funny attempt to make peace between the wolves and the people that despise them, she must first face her own long-held fears. It’s terrifying, but then, finding yourself always is.

Spells by Aprilynne Pike

Title: Spells

Author: Aprilynne Pike

Publisher: Harper Teen

Release Date: May 4, 2010

ISBN: 978-0061668067

Size: 368 pages, Hardcover

Genre: YA Fantasy

Series: Wings

“I can’t just storm in and proclaim my intentions. I cant ‘steal’ you away. I just have to wait and hope that, someday, you’ll ask,” Tamani said.

“And if I don’t?” Laurel said, her voice barely above a whisper.

“Then I guess I’ll be waiting forever.”

Six months have passed since Laurel saved the gateway to the faerie realm of Avalon. Now she must spend her summer there, honing her skills as a Fall faerie. But her human family and friends are still in mortal danger–and the gateway to Avalon is more compromised than ever.

When it comes time to protect those she loves, will she depend on David, her human boyfriend, for help? Or will she turn to Tamani, the electrifying faerie with whom her connection is undeniable?

The Princess and the Snowbird by Mette Ivie Harrison

Title: The Princess and the Snowbird

Author: Mette Ivie Harrison

Publisher: Harper Teen

Release Date: May 4, 2010

ISBN: 978-0061553172

Size: 240 pages, hardcover

Genre: YA Fantasy

Series: The Princess and the Hound; The Princess and the Bear

She is the headstrong daughter of the hound and the bear, heir to all her royal parents’ magic and able to transform at will into any animal she wishes.

He is an outcast, a boy without magic, determined to make his way in the forest beholden to no one.

Though Liva and Jens are as different as night and day, from the time their paths first cross they are irresistibly drawn to one another. Each wrestles with demons: Liva with the responsibility that comes with the vast magic she’s inherited, Jens with the haunting memories he’s left behind. Separately, they keep a lookout for each other and for the immense snowbird whose appearances signify a dark event on the horizon.

When a terrible threat surfaces, Liva and Jens set out in an attempt to protect all they hold dear. Much is at stake—for while their failure could spell an end to all magic, their success could bring them together at last.

Cameron Meets Madison Again by Jack Weyland

Title: Cameron Meets Madison Again

Author: Jack Weyland

Publisher: Granite Publishing

Release Date: May, 2010

ISBN: 978-1-59936-054-6

Size: 122 pages, 5×8, softcover

Genre: YA

Have you ever had a day that was so good you wished it would, never end? Well, that is how Cameron felt, until that day. The day that would not end. The anything-but-humble Cameron, star quarterback of the Lincoln High School football team has a chance to live and relive his good day over and over again.

Cameron has every reason to look forward to the Monday victory rally after making the winning touchdown on Friday night in the game for the state championship. After the rally though, when he tries to exit the school, a mysterious force pushes him back inside, and he finds himself, once again, starting the same Monday all over again. With each new Monday, Madison, the only LDS student in school, is waiting at his locker to interview him for the school paper. As much as he wants to, he can’t seem to escape her influence for good. But will that be enough to help him see that his arrogance has blinded him to the worth of those around him?

Cameron is one of the funnest and most thought provoking plots best-selling author, Jack Weyland has ever written. If you liked the movie Groundhog Day, you will love Cameron.

The Lonely Polygamist by Brady Udall

Title: The Lonely Polygamist

Author: Brady Udall

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Release Date: May 3, 2010

ISBN: 978-0393062625

Size: 602 pages, hardcover

Genre: General

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(Caution: May contain objectionable content.)

Golden Richards, husband to four wives, father to twenty-eight children, is having the mother of all midlife crises. His construction business is failing, his family has grown into an overpopulated mini-dukedom beset with insurrection and rivalry, and he is done in with grief: due to the accidental death of a daughter and the stillbirth of a son, he has come to doubt the capacity of his own heart.

Brady Udall, one of our finest American fiction writers, tells a tragicomic story of a deeply faithful man who, crippled by grief and the demands of work and family, becomes entangled in an affair that threatens to destroy his family’s future. Like John Irving and Richard Yates, Udall creates characters that engage us to the fullest as they grapple with the nature of need, love, and belonging.

Beautifully written, keenly observed, and ultimately redemptive, The Lonely Polygamist is an unforgettable story of an American family—with its inevitable dysfunctionality, heartbreak, and comedy—pushed to its outer limits.