Ben Harris is a talented news photographer whose job puts him where the action is—a job that costs him his marriage and his family. Harris's ex-wife marries Harris's editor and boss. For the sake of his two children, Harris swallows his pride and offers his hand in friendship. Then Harris's best friend is killed by the blast of a concealed bomb in Harris's surveillance van. Harris looks into the stories Gallagher was investigating to find the killer--and the target.FRAMES PER SECOND is the story of Ben Harris, a flawed but good man trying to make the best of a bad situation. Trying to uncover the truth of his friend's death, trying to keep his family together, trying to reconcile with the new man in their lives--and, ultimately, fighting desperately to keep them alive."FRAMES PER SECOND is an exciting, well-written thriller that proves Bill Eidson belongs within the upper echelons of the sub-genre. The action-packed storyline never slows down for even a page. The characters seem real with interesting motives that make sense. Fans will embrace Ben as well as Mr. Eidson who has written his best tale to date." -- Booklist"FRAMES PER SECOND reads like a bullet shot from a gun. Full-bodied characters, an intriguing, real-life situation that sets your hair on end. This book has it all."-- Eric Van Lustbader Views: 56
The tale of Myranda Celeste, a young woman orphaned by a century long war, and her chance discovery of a fallen soldier's priceless cargo. The find will change her life, sending her on an adventure of soldiers and rebels, wizards and warriors, and beasts both noble and monstrous. Each step will bring her closer to the truth of her potential, of the war, and of the fate of her world. Views: 56
Walking the Precipice gives a succinct, readable account through a woman's eyes of the rise of the Taliban in war-torn Afghanistan. This is a personal report about a country at the heart of the "War on Terror."In 1990, activist and grandmother Barbara Bick, age sixty-five, traveled with a women's delegation to Afghanistan for what she thought would be her last great adventure. Instead, while the Mujahideen shelled Kabul, Bick forged deep friendships with her Afghan hosts. In the ensuing years, she watched with horror as the Taliban took over Afghanistan and instituted its fiercely anti-woman policies.In 2001, Bick returned to Afghanistan, this time to even more dangerous terrain: the region dominated by the Northern Alliance, the anti-Taliban militia. She was their guest at a compound where Ahmad Shah Massoud, their leader, was also staying, and was there on September 9 when Taliban infiltrators assassinated him prior to the al Qaeda attacks on the United... Views: 56
Dana Fear isn't thrilled about spending her senior year at Shadyside High. The Fear family history goes way back in this town, and she's not so into lugging around the baggage.But then she gets in with the Night People. Shadyside's pretty cool when it's three a.m. and you're chilling at a bar called Nights with your new best friends.Until the evil returns, and the Night People start mysteriously disappearing one by one. Dana swears she has nothing to do with it. But all fingers point in one direction. Because there is, after all, a new Fear in town.... Views: 56
THOSE CRAZY KREMLIN GUYS ARE AT IT AGAIN... Things are changing for the supersecret organization known as CURE. Dr. Harold Smith has a protégé, Remo is thinking about apprentice shopping and Chiun is fantasizing about retirement from the headaches of the job (i.e., Remo). Yet the world still has big trouble to dish out for the master assassins-and this time it's a real doozy. Somebody's given America an eviction notice in Alaska-in the form of mass murder. Pipeline workers and dozens of U.S. troops are being slaughtered by a mysterious "ghost force" of silent killers. Remo and Chiun recognize the techniques-a bargain basement brand of Sinanju-which poses an alarming question. Who has trained an army of die-hard Soviet troops in the ancient, secret art of the master assassins? Views: 56
~A Western Romance Collection of four Christmas stories from bestselling author Cheryl Pierson~ A Night for Miracles-A widow takes in an injured cowboy and 3 orphans. ~Homecoming-A Union officer undertakes a mission for a dying enemy. ~Meant To Be-A stranded woman meets a Confederate soldier re-enactor; or is he? ~Scarlet Ribbons-Will the odd purchase of scarlet ribbons change a gunfighter's life? Views: 56
THANKSGIVING DAY BABYWith her bundle of joy due in mere weeks, widow Caitlin Andrews thought she had her life on track. Until she ran into handsome businessman Jordan Andrews, the brother of her late husband and the man she should have married once upon a time.The years had not changed Jordan—he was still confident, controlled and irresistible to Caitlin's lonely heart. He questioned her motives for keeping her impending motherhood a secret and demanded to be part of her baby's life. But how could Caitlin let Jordan into her comfortable world without opening herself to heartache? Dare she look to answers from above and voice her hopes of having a baby—and a husband—on the way?There's reason to celebrate when three friends find unexpected holiday love and become three cherished Brides of the Seasons. Views: 56
“The dog lovers’ answer to Lilian Jackson Braun’s The Cat Who series.”—Rocky Mountain News“Both dog and mystery lovers know a champion when they see one.”—Carolyn G. HartNew England’s #1 dog trainer Holly Winter is set to marry veterinarian Steve Delaney (a Best of Breed himself). But the wedding plans have been spoiled by murder. And Holly’s taking it personally. So far all of the victims have been female dog lovers, and there are a few too many connections to Holly. As the mysterious killer promises a next victim, Holly fears that she fits the profile all too well. Now, till death do us part isn’t just a vow—it’s a warning. To save her life, Holly had better get a clue...“Tastier than liver treats. [Bride and Groom] undoubtedly will teach readers something new about their canine companions.”—Booklistwww.penguin.com Views: 56
The moving and powerful sequel to These Dark Wings, set in war-torn London. The Blitz is over but the war rages on. Anna Cooper, now 14, bluffs her way into the air force and becomes entangled in the glamorous – and dangerous – world of female war pilots. But the secret of her past threatens both her and her fellow airwomen. Timothy Squire takes charge of the Tower ravens, 'the heroes of the Blitz', displaying them to the public, including Anna's friend Flo, recently returned from evacuation. But Flo's interest is not with the ravens alone. Reeling from Anna's departure, Timothy throws himself into work at the docks as a Royal Engineer. Promoted to bomb expert, he soon finds himself at the centre of a powerful secret of his own: one that could win or lose Anna ... and the war itself. Views: 56
In a world where nothing is as it seems, who can you trust? TESS GERRITSEN'S Never Say Die Willy Jane Maitland traveled to Saigon to uncover what had happened to her father, missing in action twenty years ago. Instead she found intrigue – and murder. Only the rumpled and irreverent ex-soldier Guy Barnard seemed willing to help. But as Willy was about to discover, even Guy had his hidden motives, his shocking secrets… and Vietnam was a dangerous place to fall in love. DEBRA WEBB'S No Way Back Michal Arad wanted vengeance when he kidnapped former CIA agent Ami Donovan, claiming she'd posed as his lover to set him up as an assassin. But Ami had amnesia and no way of knowing the truth… until Michal took her in his arms. In spite of her fear, Ami sensed Michal wasn't a ruthless killer, but the man she'd once loved… and the father of her child. Views: 56
