An urgent cry for help brings Poirot to France. But he arrives too late to save his client, whose brutally stabbed body now lies face downwards in a shallow grave on a golf course. But why is the dead man wearing his son's overcoat? And who was the impassioned love-letter in the pocket for? Before Poirot can answer these questions, the case is turned upside down by the discovery of a second, identically murdered corpse . . . Views: 68
In H.M.S. Marlborough Will Enter Harbour, an old sloop, homeward bound, is torpedoed, leaving her guns out of action, more than three-quarters of her crew dead, and radio contact impossible. But her valiant captain steadfastly refuses to surrender his ship. In Leave Cancelled, an army officer and his young wife concentrate their passionate love into twenty-four hours, knowing that it might be their last chance. And in Heavy Rescue, an old soldier, having lived on the scrap heap for more than twenty years, finds that gallantry is once again in demand when he becomes leader of a Heavy Rescue Squad.About the AuthorNicholas Monsarrat was born in Liverpool and educated at Cambridge University, where he studied law. His career as a solicitor encountered a swift end when he decided to leave Liverpool for London, with a half-finished manuscript under his arm and only forty pounds in his pocket.His first book to attract attention was the largely autobiographical 'This is the Schoolroom', which was concerned with the turbulent thirties, and a student at Cambridge who goes off to fight against the fascists in Spain only to discover that life itself is the real schoolroom.During World War II he joined the Royal Navy and served in corvettes. His war experiences provided the framework for the novel 'HMS Marlborough will enter Harbour', which is one of his best known books, along with 'The Cruel Sea'. The latter was made into a classic film starring Jack Hawkins. Established as a top name writer, Monsarrat's career concluded with 'The Master Mariner', a historical novel of epic proportions the final part of which was both finished (using his notes) and published posthumously.Well known for his concise story telling and tense narrative on a wide range of subjects, although nonetheless famous for those connected with the sea and war, he became one of the most successful novelists of the twentieth century, whose rich and varied collection bears the hallmarks of a truly gifted writer.The Daily Telegraph summed him up thus: 'A professional who gives us our money's worth. The entertainment value is high'. Views: 68
"Trouble in El Paso—clear it up!"That was Slade's job—to find the man behind the rustling, the killings, the destruction that had both sides of the Rio Grande ready to explode.Slade opened the game by shooting two rustlers out of the saddles—and knew that from then on he was marked for death! Views: 68
Quiller's back to face the toughest mission of his career deep in the heart of the Sahara. His orders from the Tango Briefing are to locate a small downed plane, photograph its dead crew, and identify its cargo. But Quiller's assignment turns into a suicide mission. Originally published in the U.S. by Doubleday. Views: 68
A Fawcett Gold Medal book. 'Durell got his orders from McFee, Chief of K Section of the CIA."This time," McFee told Durell, "it's really hot, Sam. All signals are red - everywhere.""And it's up to me -""It's up to you. Find that underground railway or whatever it is that the best agents in the world can't trace. Find it, buy a ticket on it, and ride it to its final destination."Durell said, "They might not let me in the station, so to speak.""I don't care how you get aboard, Sam, but you must find the other terminal. Be a decoy. Play it dumb. Blunder about a bit." McFee looked haunted. "Of course, Sam, you could get killed . . .Despite the image of beautiful, scantily clad women dancing seductively while lustful men lounge on cushions eating dates, the Cairo Dancers are a powerful, deadly organization determined to take control of the entire Middle East, even if they have to bring destruction to the rest of the world to do it. Views: 68
A ferocious political satire in the great tradition, Our Gang is Philip Roth's brilliantly indignant response to the phenomenon of Richard M. Nixon.In the character of Trick E. Dixon, Roth shows us a man who outdoes the severest cynic, a peace-loving Quaker and believer in the sanctity of human life who doesn't have a problem with killing unarmed women and children in self-defense. A master politician with an honest sneer, he finds himself battling the Boy Scouts, declaring war on Pro-Pornography Denmark, all the time trusting in the basic indifference of the voting public.From the Trade Paperback edition. Views: 68
Product DescriptionHe was Sean, a champion, the biggest, handsomest son of Big Red, the famous Irish setter. Bursting with hunting instincts, he fretted under his pampered kennel life, and longed for the wilds. Then suddenly his life changed. He found himself on his own in the Wintapi wilderness, lost, his human protectors gone. An outlaw, he was hunted and shot at by the hill men. How Sean learned to survive amidst constant danger, how he challenged a coyote killer to save his mate, is a stirring tale of bravery and an exciting wilderness adventure. It is also the heartwarming story of another unwilling outlaw--the boy who loved Sean and wanted him for his own. From the PublisherHe was Sean, a champion, the biggest, handsomest son of Big Red, the famous Irish setter. Bursting with hunting instincts, he fretted under his pampered kennel life, and longed for the wilds. Then suddenly his life changed. He found himself on his own in the Wintapi wilderness, lost, his human protectors gone. An outlaw, he was hunted and shot at by the hill men. How Sean learned to survive amidst constant danger, how he challenged a coyote killer to save his mate, is a stirring tale of bravery and an exciting wilderness adventure. It is also the heartwarming story of another unwilling outlaw--the boy who loved Sean and wanted him for his own. Views: 68
Nancy Drew and friends travel to the colorful French Quarter in New Orleans to solve the mystery of The Ghost of Blackwood Hall. A search for missing jewelry takes Nancy to New Orleans where she uncovers a swindling racket. Views: 68
Classic pulp crime thrillers from the 1940s and 1950s. In their time, the Hank Janson novels, with their sleazy covers and no-holds-barred tales, were a guilty pleasure for millions of readers, but incurred the wrath of the establishment! Frails Can Be So Tough tells the story of Lee Shelton, a man with a tragic past and a deeply troubled present. Framed for a murder he didn't commit, forced to kidnap and chain up a beautiful passer-by – who turns out to be a millionairess – in order to avoid capture, and with a broken hypodermic needle buried in his festering arm, he finds events conspiring against him. Will he be able to get out from under all these problems, or is a lengthy prison sentence – or even death – what fate has in store for him? This intriguing thriller is the latest in Telos Publishing's acclaimed Hank Janson reissue series, and reinstates Reginald Heade's striking, previously-unpublished original artwork cover, which... Views: 68
The Beauty of the Dead (Jonathan Cape, 1940) featuring fifteen stories, was released to critical acclaim. Pamela Hansford Johnson wrote in John O'London's Weekly that "all have that delicate luminosity by which visions are seen more clearly than in the bright sunlight." 'Old' is a snapshot of an elderly man – no longer appreciated or respected by his children and extended family – during a Sunday tea. He finds a companion in his seven-year-old grand-niece, making animal shapes out of biscuits and eventually falling into a "mesmeric peace" as she brushes his hair. There is a glimpse of Bates's childhood experiences in 'Quartette', written through the eyes of a music director. The story accounts the attraction between two of the singers which the director worries is breaking up the group, yet on their last song he can feel "the passionate quality of their singing transcending the small hot room and the small bewildered minds". Bates... Views: 68
Women have a tendency to fall in love with Kane. And when he saves her life, Lena is expected to do the same. But Lena is in no hurry to fall into anyone's arms—at least not now.But she can't forget Kane's gentle strength, and his handsome smile sends her pulse racing. Still, Lena has competition; more than one beautiful woman has set her sights on Kane. Can she capture his heart—or will she wind up second place? Views: 68
Hanoi. Saigon. Dien Bien Phu. These exotic names surfaced in 1954 during a French offensive halfway across the world. But now American soldiers -- tested on Normandy's bloody beaches and Korea's minefields -- help challenge Ho Chi Minh's guerilla forces.To some, Indochina's hush-hush war was beyond foolish. To the Majors, it reached the heights of glory. "A major work...magnificent...powerful." (B-O-T Editorial Review Board).Polished veterans of WWII and the Korean War face off against Ho Chi Minh's guerillas. The glory of battle still reigns in a secret war. Views: 68
A final stand for Avalon...Sara, Greg, and Eric Lowry are exploring the woods near their uncle's Hudson Valley estate when they are magically transported to the land of Avalon. There they meet Huon, Warden of the West. When he tells them that the forces of darkness have stolen the three talismans that protect Avalon-King Arthur's sword, Excalibur; Merlin's ring; and Huon's horn-the children set off on a quest to find the three tokens of power. For Avalon stands as a wall between the Dark and the mortal world. And if Avalon falls, so does Earth.... Views: 68
