It’s late spring in 1321 and as Sir Baldwin Furnshill, Keeper of the King’s Peace, prepares for his wedding, he receives the news that one of his guests, Roger, Squire of Throwleigh, has just died. Roger’s death is sad, though not entirely unexpected for a man of his age, and Sir Baldwin – together with his friend Bailiff Simon Puttock – travels to the funeral. The new master of Throwleigh is little Herbert: five years old, and isolated in his grief, for his distraught mother Katharine unfairly blames him for her husband’s death. At Lady Katharine’s visible rejection of her son, Baldwin feels deeply disturbed about the new heir’s apparent lack of protection. For having inherited a large estate and much wealth, the boy will undoubtedly have made dangerous enemies… When Herbert is reported dead only a few days later, however, the evidence seems to show that the boy was accidentally run over by a horse and cart. But Baldwin nevertheless suspects foul play. And as he and Simon begin to investigate the facts, they are increasingly convinced that Herbert was murdered. There is no doubt that there are many in Throwleigh who would have liked to see Herbert dead, but little do Baldwin and Simon realise that their investigation will lead them to the most sinister and shocking murderer they have yet encountered. Views: 36
Erotica/Romance. 7416 words long. Views: 36
Beautiful heiress Catherine Gowrie has spent her life protected by one of America's wealthiest families and married to one of Britain's most successful men. Now her all-powerful father is close to his greatest ambition - nomination as Presidential candidate. Nothing must be allowed to stand in his way.But Sophie Narodni, a young journalist from Prague carries a secret that could destroy everything Don Gowrie has dreamed of. So he must silence her. Views: 36
The second book in Rosanne Bittner's bold Savage Destiny series continues the love story of Zeke and Abbie Monroe. For the first five years of her marriage Abbie lives among the Cheyenne, learning their customs and beliefs and giving birth to a son who is as wild and free as his Native American family, and a daughter who will one day be forced to choose between her Indian and white blood. Through real historical events involving the government and Native Americans, Zeke and Abbie cling to one another through danger and torn loyalties. This story vividly depicts the "right" and "wrong" of both sides in the bloody conflicts that arose as the West was settled. Through it all Zeke strives to reach the point where he can provide his Abbie with a real "white woman's " home, where she can set a prized family heirloom, a mantle clock, over a fireplace in a house with real wood floors and a cooking hearth. Though his heart is as wild as his Cheyenne blood, Zeke will give up that life... Views: 36
Beloved author Gayle Roper begins a contemporary Amish series readers are sure to love.... "Englischer" Kristie Matthews? move to an Amish family farm in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, starts on a bad note as the young schoolteacher is bitten by a dog. A trip to the local ER leads to an encounter with an old man who hands her a key and swears her to silence. But when Kristie's life is endangered, she suspects there's a connection to the mysterious key. While solving the mystery (and staying alive), Kristie must decide whether her lawyer boyfriend, Todd Reasoner, is really right for her....or if Jon Clarke Griffin, the new local man she's met, is all he seems to be. Mystery, romance, and a beautiful Amish settling....just the thing readers are clamoring for. Views: 36
The last time Adriana saw her family, they disappeared over the horizon as the land vehicle drove out of sight. Hoping to forget them, she dedicates herself to becoming the best thief the world has ever known—but her enthusiasm wanes with each completed job. When her boss insists on one more robbery, promising it's the big one, she agrees, knowing it'll be her last. It will be an in-and-out job. By the book. They only have to rob the King of Eskorgan... Children of Destiny is the first thrilling installment in the new series by Nicole Stevens. With elements of action, adventure and suspense, it's sure to thrill readers looking for the next great fantasy series! Views: 36
Computer hackers who have entered the grid of the worldwide computer network are becoming trapped within the virtual landscape. Those who do manage to escape are irreparably damaged, driven to suicidal madness. Five hackers remain in the grid, struggling to survive, but able to move freely. They have one thing in common: an earlier brush with death which may be the key to their survival. But can the hackers escape the grid with their minds intact? Or will the 12 minute countdown to computer crash destroy them first?.** Views: 36
Miriam Beckstein has gotten in touch with her roots and they have nearly strangled her. A young, hip, business journalist in Boston, she discovered (in The Family Trade ) that her family comes from an alternate reality, that she is very well-connected, and that her family is too much like the mafia for comfort. In addition, starting with the fact that women are family property and required to breed more family members with the unique talent to walk between worlds, Miriam has tried to remain an outsider and her own woman. She started a profitable business in a third world she has discovered, outside the family reach (recounted in The Hidden Family ). She fell in love with a distant relative, but he died saving her life. Now, however, in The Clan Corporate , Miriam may be overreaching. And if she gets caught, death or a fate worse is around the bend. There is, for instance, the brain-damaged son of the local king who needs a wife. But they'd never make her do that, would they? Views: 36
In the near future, an orphan AI must learn to navigate the complicated boundaries between human and AI behavior ... while those boundaries are being thrown into chaos. A different kind of coming-of-age story. Views: 36
The 11th and 12th titles in this gripping, dramatic and completely engrossing series – designed to engage reluctant readers (high interest, low-level reading), and anyone interested in battles, history, time travel, adventure, great stories, gadgets galore...Mission 12: Sky Wars-MetaBook 3: Zeppelin war between Germany and Britain, 1915 – 1916.-Mission objective: This is BB005's first special MetaBook mission. MetaBooks contain multiple battles over long periods of time, and nobody has ever explored one before. In this mission, BB005 will be flying blind – no contact with the outside world, and no instruction manual! Views: 36
Casper Candlewacks is the only boy with any sense in a village full of idiots? a hilarious debut novel from the funniest new voice in young fiction.But don?t just take our word for it! Jeremy Strong has hailed it ?a funny and engaging debut?. Most villages have an idiot but Casper's village is full of them. So being bright makes poor Casper something of an outsider. When famous magician the Great Tiramisu curses the village, Casper's father is blamed and sentenced to death by pigeon. It's up to Casper and his best friend to find the magician, reverse the curse and save the day. A riotous tale that proves all you really need in life is a buggy that runs on washing-up liquid and a couple of boys to crash it. Views: 36
Erotica/Science Fiction. 12307 words long. Views: 36
