In the autumn of 1888 a series of notorious murders were perpetrated by an enigmatic killer known as 'Jack the Ripper' who terrified the Whitechapel district of East London. Six women were murdered in a four month period with the killings ending as suddenly as they began with an unknown motive. 'Whitechapel' tells the story of these killings and the events that surrounded them through the eyes of Robert Ford a young, fictional Victorian constable and his interaction with the detectives and victims involved in the case Subsequently this provides a hypothetical but plausible explanation of how and why the murders were perpetrated; how and why 'Jack the Ripper' was never caught and how members of the British establishment perverted the course of justice for their own selfish ends. It is also a story of love, duty, romance, tragedy and ultimately revenge that spans the late 19th Century in America, London and Paris through to the early 20th Century returning to St Louis, Missouri. 'Whitechapel' presents a compelling read as an historical thriller but also serves as a history lesson about the murders and about social deprevation in London during the late Victorian era. Although in reality the mystery of the killer's identity remains, 'Whitechapel' draws a conclusion on who and why committed these ghastly crimes. Views: 34
The arrival of a famous actress in twelve-year-old Addie's small hometown makes the Easter of 1948 one she will never forget Pigtailed and bespectacled, Addie lives with her dad and her grandma in Clear River, Nebraska. She dreams of a grown-up life in New York or Paris as a famous artist with famous-artist friends. The most exciting part of Addie's sixth-grade year has been sewing fancy Easter dresses for the school fashion show with her best friend, Carla Mae, and dyeing Easter eggs until their fingers are stained like rainbows. That is, until famous Broadway actress Constance Payne comes to town to attend her mother's funeral. Addie and her friends set off on a mission to meet the most exotic woman their town has ever seen. They even convince Constance to present the grand prize at the school style show! But when something goes awry at the awards presentation, Constance turns out not to be quite the glamorous celebrity Addie expected. Will... Views: 33
An engaging, fun chapter book for readers starting to read on their own.One of a series of Morgan books, in ebook format. With a dozen illustrations.All the kids in Morgan's class are itching to go to the zoo, but when their teacher finds eight dollars missing from the trip money, she says nobody gets to go until it's returned. Morgan is sure he knows who took it, but wonders whether he should tell or not. This is a great story of a boy who struggles with the truth, and finds that things aren't always what they seem to be.Author TED STAUNTON divides his time between writing and a busy schedule as a speaker, workshop leader, storyteller and musical performer for children and adults.BILL SLAVIN is a celebrated Canadian illustratoro. He has illustrated over 40 books for children.Interest age: From 5 To 10Chapter books, beginning readers, humourous, Canadian author. Views: 33
Product DescriptionTwenty-one-year-old Spence returns to his home after two years in the Army. He falls in love with Cindy Brasher, Homecoming Queen and small town goddess to a long line of jealous young men. But string of robberies puts Spence at odds with his obsessive love for Cindy. One by all of Spence's rivals are implicated in horrific crimes. Spence begins to wonder how much Cindy knows about these events, and why she wants him, like all her past boyfriends, to visit the old well in the woods... "Ed Gorman's writing is strong, fast and sleek as a bullet. He is one of the best."-Dean Koontz “One of the most original thriller writers around.”-Kirkus Reviews “The modern master of the lean and mean thriller.”-Rocky Mountain News Views: 33
America in the 21st Century – a dark contrast of decaying cities, Outlands ruled by roving bands, and Chemlands populated by mutants. Ordinary citizens are oppressed by money manipulators and threatened by daily violence. Their only hope of restoring sanity to a word gone mad is a new breed of law enforcers.Marshal Thomas Jefferson Cade makes all the rules – and breaks them. Cade and Janek — his dedicated cyborg partner, and an infuriatingly logical masterpiece of engineering — Cade investigates the bizarre disappearance of Darksiders in New York. When a female reporter – Cade's sometime companion – also disappears, the case becomes highly personal.The marshal team follows the trail of a ruthless industrialist to an asteroid mining colony, where Cade has to make an agonizing choice between love and justice. Views: 33
It's 1947. As Britain's new Labour government struggles to cope with the break-up of Empire, there's a grisly murder in the British Museum, terrorists target British Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin and Forrester boards the Queen Mary for a fateful voyage to New York. Views: 33
War has come to the Long Earth....Humankind has spread across the new worlds opened up by stepping, which Joshua and Lobsang explored a mere decade ago. Now "civilization" flourishes, and fleets of airships link the multiple Earths through exploration, trade, and culture.Humankind is shaping the Long Earth, but in turn the Long Earth is shaping humankind. A new America that has christened itself "Valhalla" has emerged more than a million steps from the original Datum Earth. And like the American revolutionaries of old, the Valhallans resent being controlled from afar by the Datum government.In the intervening years, the song of the trolls--graceful, hive-mind humanoids--has suffused the Long Earth. But in the face of humankind's inexorable advance, they are beginning to fall silent . . . and gradually disappear.Joshua, now married and a father, is summoned by Lobsang. It seems that he alone can confront the perfect storm of crises... Views: 33
Bunheads meets The Kicks in this second novel in a brand-new middle grade trilogy from New York Times bestselling author, dancer, model, and actress Maddie Ziegler!After a successful first competition, twelve-year-old Harper is eager to keep on making her mark in Dance Starz, But lately, she's having a bit of "dancer's block," In her one-on-one with her teacher, Harper is reminded that dancing isn't just about the spins and leaps; it's about the emotion and passion for dancing, too. And lately, she hasn't felt that Harper has been living up to her usual standards. Vanessa will be choosing the first soloist to compete at the next competition for the team, and suggests to Harper that she find a way to figure out how to get that mojo back. Thanks to a chance conversation, Harper joins the school musical. Not only is this an opportunity to polish up her stage presence, but as the newbie at school, Harper is excited to make some more friends.... Views: 33
