From Publishers Weekly The Edgar Award-winning author of Chiefs (basis of a TV miniseries) and the bestselling Deep Lie now offers a highly readable if somewhat overheated thriller-cum-gothic that includes murder, drug smuggling, faith healing, hallucinations, revenants and incest. A one-time ace reporter rents a cabin in a backwoods Georgia town, then stumbles upon and determines to solve the town mystery, which involves a seemingly affable sheriff, an autocratic town father and an incest-ridden family whose once-prosperous farm now lies under a lake. He joins forces with a plucky female reporter bent on proving that the sheriff is "dirty," and there's never a dull moment as the story surges toward its exciting climax. The conclusion is a little too far-fetchedbut by that time readers have had more than their money's worth. Major ad/promo; Literary Guild and Doubleday Book Club alternates. Views: 52
Now that the Cape Light election is over, Mayor Emily Warwick can finally focus on her burgeoning relationship with Sara-the daughter she gave up for adoption twenty years ago. Seeing her after all these years has stirred up some conflicting feelings for Emily. While she is grateful to have Sara back in her life, she can't help but regret their years apart. Typically she would turn to Reverend Ben for guidance, but turmoil within his own family has inspired a crisis of faith for the minister, making him question whether he is qualified to counsel his congregants.And then there's the fact that Emily is slowly falling for newspaper publisher Dan Forbes, who'd been all set to leave for an extended sailing trip until an accident dashed his plans-giving him and Emily more time to develop their bond.But with two grown children of his own, would Dan ever want to start another family? Emily hopes so-because she's eager for a second chance at life... Views: 52
A selection of the Literary Guild and a New York Times best-seller. "A courtroom thriller, a mean streets thriller, and an Everyman study of good and evil all rolled into one. And every part of it is terrific. What a wonderful piece of storytelling."-- Donald Westlake, The New York Times Ted Jaffe, a Florida district attorney, sends Darryl Morgan, a convicted murderer, to Death Row. Ten years later, now in a lucrative private practice, Ted returns to the same courtroom in a desperate attempt to save Morgan's life. Connie Zide, the widow of the murdered man, a beautiful older woman whom Ted has loved previously with a rare passion, stands in his way. A masterly tale of murder, courtroom justice, marital love and infidelity, FINAL ARGUMENT is set among beachside multimillionaires and features the rarest of heroes - a criminal lawyer with a conscience. Can Ted Jaffe represent a murderer he once prosecuted? The legal establishment wants to disbar him for it. Can Ted deal with his past loves and indiscretions? FINAL ARGUMENT is about his battle - at the risk of career, marriage, and personal safety - to free a man he believes he has grievously wronged. The London Daily Express hailed it as "a spellbinding courtroom drama." Kirkus Reviews said: "A potent threat to your reserves of midnight oil." Publishers Weekly wrote: "This superior thriller is a top example of the genre." "Only a handful of American authors have ever been able to transform murder and infidelity into poetry, and Clifford Irving is one of those writers ... Not to be missed - this book has best-seller stamped on every page."-- Donald Porter, Mystery News "Clifford Irving owes me two nights of sleep. What a deep, rich, dazzlingly written novel." -- Ernest Lehman, author of THE SOUND OF MUSIC screenplay. "Two cliffhanger trials, a moral crisis, romantic love, sexual issues ... it's all here." -- Mail on Sunday (London) From Publishers WeeklyIrving's 11th novel (after Trial ) is a fast-moving legal thriller noteworthy for its virtuoso interweaving of story lines, numerous plot twists and superior characterizations. At age 48, Ted Jaffe seems set for life: he's a partner at one of Florida's most prestigious law firms, and has a devoted wife and two children who love him. Then Elroy Lee, arrested on a cocaine charge, phones Jaffe because his name looks familiar in the Sarasota Yellow Pages. Lee testified 12 years earlier in a case involving the murder of rich Floridian Solomon Zide; Jaffe, then a state prosecutor, obtained the conviction of a young black man named Darryl Morgan who still sits on death row. Facts now suggest that Lee lied on the stand, but if the trial is reopened, Jaffe's wife would find out that he was having an affair with Zide's socialite wife, Connie. Jaffe ponders why he became a lawyer and races for a new trial before Morgan's fast-approaching execution date. Culminating in an edge-of-the-seat courtroom showdown with plenty of surprises, this superior thriller is a top example of the genre. Literary Guild, Doubleday Book Club alternate. Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Kirkus ReviewsHell hath no fury like the women Irving's lawyer heroes love and leave. This time, Ted Jaffee, a former prosecutor now growing fat at a Sarasota partnership, will rue the day he ever laid hands on Connie Zide, whose wealthy husband Solly was supposedly killed by a man Ted prosecuted 12 years ago--but who, new evidence suggests, may be innocent. The unsavory source of the new evidence is Elroy Lee, a.k.a. James Lee Elroy, who tries to barter his way out of a coke possession charge with the admission that his testimony against fellow-inmate Darryl Morgan was bought and paid for by crooked cop Floyd Nickerson, the man who also testified that Darryl had confessed to him even though Darryl denied in court he had done so. With every reason to avoid returning to the scene--he'd broken off with Connie even before her husband was shot; his realtor wife Toba is going through tough times and doesn't need the revelation of his old affair; his son Alan is just starting on the drug-using road that could make him another Elroy Lee unless he gets prompt, decisive help; even his partners in Sarasota make it clear they disapprove--Ted is nonetheless drawn to the sullen man he'd put away for a dozen years, and vows to reopen his case. Key witnesses who haven't disappeared stonewall or suddenly die; Ted's mentors and colleagues are aghast at his switch from prosecuting to defending Darryl; and Ted's own client, on first meeting him, tries to kill him. If you think all this slows Ted down from seeing that justice is done, you haven't read many books like this. Not as fresh or resourceful as Irving's last take on a similar subject (Trial, 1990), but still a potent threat to your reserves of midnight oil. -- Copyright ©1993, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. Views: 52
The History of Rome by Theodor Mommsen, translated by William Purdie Dickson Views: 52
My world ended the day I received an eviction notice for Lotus House Yoga. Teaching yoga is all I've ever known. I've been doing tree pose since the age of two. The studio is my home, my legacy. My mother and her best friend left Lotus House to me so that I could carry on spreading goodness and light to everyone who enters our door. Now I'm faced with the very real possibility that it will all go up in smoke...unless I can convince Grant Winters—the most ridiculously handsome and arrogant businessman I've ever met—to save not only my business but all those around it. When I stormed into Grant's office to beg and plead for a second chance at preserving what my family spent decades building, I had no idea how it would change my life. A deal was made. He'd visit the businesses he was planning to destroy and attend classes at Lotus House while I worked to change his mind. In exchange, I had to enter his business-first world of luxury, fast-talking... Views: 52
"I had to force myself to put it down lest I couldn't get up in the morning. Your writing style is unbelievably crisp and vivid..." T. BrownThe love of Reade's life, Alex, lay in a coma showing no signs of awakening.And Reade put him there.Alex loved life. His smile was contagious. He was gay, out and proud,never hiding his sexuality. Reade was not. Living under the thumbof his tyrant father Harrold, Reade could never be gay - "Harrold wouldnot permit his son to be a fag."His unwillingness to stand up to Harrold and claim his life was the topic ofrepeated arguments between Reade and Alex- including that night in thecar. Losing control of his temper and the car caused Reade to drive offthe road and down an embankment. The near fatal crash put Reade in thehospital with severe injuries and put Alex into a coma.They say people in a coma have vivid dreams. In Alex's coma-induced dreamhe has awakened in an alternate reality, found his loving partner, and is living his ideal life.Weeks... Views: 51
Mark figures it's the Blakefield curse to fall in love once and never forget that love. Views: 51
All Heilyn wanted was to make Emyr smile before he left. He hadn't planned on falling in love. Views: 51
DAFT WEE STORIES is Limmy's first book.It is a collection of stories.There are short stories. There are longer stories. There are stupid stories. There are thoughtful stories. There are upside-down stories.There are normal-way-up stories.There are weird stories.There are less weird stories.There are really weird stories.There is nothing else like it.Have a read. Views: 51
Enter a world where darkness rules and love must stand the tests of war. Join four favourite paranormal authors, including bestseller P.C. Cast, on a deadly journey where love and survival are intertwined. In Divine Beginnings, Healer Aine must chose between treating an enigmatic enemy or letting him die, whilst The Amazon’s Curse could kill the passion that Nola and vampire warrior Zane share. Toying with New Orleans Voodoo, leaves Tessa haunted by a sinfully sexy man., whilstlast scion of the dragon clan Rhys is tormented by his desire for Alia as he struggles to fight the Edge of Craving. Views: 51
