The Calcutta Chromosome is one of those books that's marketed as a mainstream thriller even though it is an excellent science fiction novel (It won the prestigious Arthur C. Clarke Award). The main character is a man named Antar, whose job is to monitor a somewhat finicky computer that sorts through mountains of information. When the computer finds something it can't catalog, it brings the item to Antar's attention. A string of these seemingly random anomalies puts Antar on the trail of a man named Murugan, who disappeared in Calcutta in 1995 while searching for the truth behind the discovery of the cure for malaria. This search for Murugan leads, in turn, to the discovery of the Calcutta Chromosome, which can shift bits of personality from one person to another. That's when things really get interesting. Views: 55
When a rash of pranks on the city’s meter maids turns deadly, Jill Smith isn’t amused Two witnesses see the man drag the old woman into a canyon while brandishing a rifle. As night falls, detective Jill Smith and the Berkeley police department set up a perimeter. The canyon is a hostage negotiator’s nightmare—dark, rough, and full of escape routes—and when she finally opens communication, the gunman doesn’t respond. Rather than wait for dawn, Jill leads her team into the darkness. At the bottom of the canyon they find a battered old mannequin and a box of stolen parking tickets. The entire incident was another skirmish in one man’s ongoing war to humiliate the city’s meter maids. Interviewing the residents on the canyon’s lip, Jill meets Madeleine Riordan, retired attorney and legendary firebrand She seems to know something, but refuses to tell until the next day. When Jill returns, the woman has been murdered, and Jill suspects that the prankster may have lost his sense of humor.This ebook features an illustrated biography of Susan Dunlap including rare images from the author’s personal collection. Views: 55
When ice meets fire, the ice melts... Yvonne Trent had it all. She was beautiful and talented, with famous parents and a glamourous life-style. But pretty soon Yvonne discovered that fame and fortune weren't enough... It took all of Adam Ruarke's powers of persuasion to encourage Yvonne back to work. And Yvonne knew immediately that she would do anything to gain Adam's love and admiration. Loving Adam had it's rewards, but there was also a price to pay... Views: 55
The Fourth of July is on its way, and Abby Hunter has big plans. As president of the Cul-de-sac Kids, she declares "Mailbox Mania" on Blossom Hill Lane. The kids decorate their mailboxes. And choose a judge to vote for the winner!Before long, the friends are fighting and everyone is upset. Then a mysterious gift shows up in each of their mailboxes. Who hid the presents there? And why?The Fourth of July is on its way, and Abby Hunter has big plans. As president of the Cul-de-sac Kids, she declares "Mailbox Mania" on Blossom Hill Lane. The kids decorate their mailboxes. And choose a judge to vote for the winner!Before long, the friends are fighting and everyone is upset. Then a mysterious gift shows up in each of their mailboxes. Who hid the presents there? And why? Views: 55
A sweeping Australian historical saga that crosses oceans to prove love conquers all...April, 1820. As children, they shared a schoolroom, but no education can remove the stain of being peasant-born. So when Eliza Downing begins to blossom into womanhood and the future Viscount de Havilland notices, his family steps in to intervene.Once full of possibilities, Eliza's life spirals into shame and degradation, culminating finally in a false conviction and transport to Botany Bay. Through shipwreck, exile, secrets, and scandals, Eliza holds fast to the belief that Harry will come for her — but he doesn't come soon enough, and Eliza must learn to recognise her own value and become the heroine of her own story. Views: 55
Winds of Fate is a compilation of short stories that will appeal to a variety of readers. Stories include science fiction, drama, action filled, and even a few humorous stories that will keep you laughing from start to finish. Views: 55
His father was Sam Ysabel, a wild Irish Kentuckian who'd come to Texas in the early days and rode as scout to Jim Bowie. His mother was the daughter of Chief Longwalker and his French Creole squaw. That dangerous mixture of bloods produced a son who inherited the sighting eye of an eagle from the sure-shooting, rifle-toting Kentuckian stock. From the French Creole side he got a love of cold steel and the inborn knack of handling a knife. And from his Comanche grandfather he got his horse savvy and ability to read sign where a buck Apache might falter.His full name was Loncey Dalton Ysabel. Most men knew him as ... the Ysabel Kid. Views: 55
When Luke Kennick answered the urgent summons that drew him back to the Army fort, it brought him face to face with ghosts from his past he wanted to stay long buried. Despite his concerns, he agreed to escort the captive Comanche warrior Kicking Bear across the country to face his trial.It meant a lonely, dangerous trek across an increasingly hostile land, with vengeful men who wanted to kill him and the unexpected burden of a beautiful young woman he found abandoned along the way.Luke Kennick was forced to face the shadows of his past and the dangers of the present, and he had no way to go except the violent trail that made his Savage Journey, knowing that there would have to be a showdown at the end.A fast-paced Western written by the author of the very popular series Brand, Bodie the Stalker, The Tylers and the stand alone: "The Incident at Butler's Station." - A must read for any fan of Western fiction. Views: 55
