A new science fiction adventure from William Shatner—famous for his role as Captain Kirk on Star Trek—about the intrepid, eighty-year-old FBI deputy director Samuel Lord and his quest to stop the Chinese from using a weapon that, unknown to them, could destroy the earth.In the year 2050, the United States sends the FBI to govern its space station, the Empyrean. Under the command of former fighter pilot and FBI field agent Samuel Lord, the space based "Zero-G" men are in charge of investigating terrorism, crime, corruption, and espionage beyond the Earth's atmosphere and of keeping an eye on the rival Chinese and Russian stations. During the Zero-G team's first days in space, a mysterious and beautiful scientist, Dr. May, shows up to the Empyrean claiming that important research has been stolen from her lab on the moon. Her arrival suspiciously coincides with timing of a tsunami that destroys part of the coast of Japan, and her unusual... Views: 43
Snake Circle draws the remarkable Snake Dreaming trilogy to a close as we accompany Sykes on the final stage of her journey - this time to Harvard University. It is a vivid recounting of Sykes' experience as the first Australian Black to graduate with a doctorate, and of her growing confidence as she thrives in the new environment of Harvard. It also passionately tells of her relationships with those she loves, such as MumShirl and her children, and the ongoing run-ins she has with the bureaucracy and politicians along the way. A moving and exuberant conclusion to a story that began as a tale of brutalisation.What The Critics Said About Snake Cradle and Snake Dancing:'Snake Cradle and Snake Dancing are enough to suggest that Sykes' three-volume memoir may well become an Australian classic.' - Sun-Herald'Once begun, readers should be made aware that Snake Dancing is the kind of book which tugs at you to read it... Views: 43
Brooke Kennedy has always led a sheltered life. Shy, quiet, and brainy, she invested all of her time into her education to become a doctor. But when she takes a vacation halfway across the world to visit her father who is living in Romania, her tightly-stitched world is ripped apart at the seams when she is snatched into the sex trade, and sold at auction. Views: 43
"Whoever has loved knows all that life contains of sorrow and joy." George SandRenowned journalist Nadine Williams is heartbroken, following the untimely death of her French-born husband, Olivier.Long-time friend Jane, alarmed at Nadine's despair, suggests a return to France to restore her joie de vivre. Their journey from Barcelona to Paris is peppered with hilarious battles about food, fashion and French culture, which challenge their friendship. But slowly the fun of travelling together in the glorious Loire Valley, Provence and Paris begins to lift Nadine's sadness.Alone again, Paris spins magical happenings in Nadine's life. She steps into le quartier Latin and enters the exciting worlds of independent French women, both past and present. When she meets a French man who resembles Olivier, she faces a conundrum. Does she want another man to share her future? Or will she define herself as a widow and allow her former life of love and... Views: 43
From the author of the beloved bestseller Shoe Addicts Anonymous comes a heartwarming twist on a classic tale filled with holiday cheer.Noelle is not a fan of the holidays and to make matters worse, she is at a crossroads in her life when it seems that love and adventure are no longer possible. When she stays late at her job in a department store on a snowy Christmas Eve she accidentally gets locked in after closing. She isn't too concerned about the prospect of spending the night in the store...until a woman appears out of nowhere and tells Noelle that she's her guardian angel. Soon Noelle finds herself camped out in the shoe department facing several "ghosts" of Christmases past, present, and future...Will visiting the holidays of yesterday and tomorrow help Noelle see the true spirit of Christmas? And will the love she has longed for all her life be the best surprise gift of all? Views: 43
Simone and Lee Boothby present a façade of normalcy to the world with their fine home and well-paid professions. But beneath it all their marriage is sterile, and the only thing keeping them together is love for their daughters. They drift along until Simone’s wild affair with a younger male client, and Lee’s steamy liaison with his sexy young assistant. This creates a crisis that threatens to tear down their façades and put everything they value at risk. Views: 43
When the Carolina Rhapsody Emerald is displayed at the Hatteras West Inn, Innkeeper Alex Winston can't wait to see it leave. There's just too much stress having the valuable jewel there. Just before the exhibit is scheduled to end, the emerald is stolen, and the guard is murdered with Alex's lighthouse-shaped letter opener! Views: 43
In this five story collection, love—maternal, romantic, and familial—comes with a cost. Meet a woman who learns the power of fear in "The Reason Why"; another discovers the price of ignoring her heart in "The One Certainty". A mother's secret becomes revealed in "Dorcas" and a woman faces her trust issues in "The Neighbor". The collection ends with "Wrong Turn" a story about a woman who discovers the consequence of one mistake. Enjoy these stories of friendship, revenge and compassion by national bestselling author Dara Girard. Views: 43
Andrew Vachss' pre- Flood novel A Bomb Built in Hell was written in 1973. It was rejected by every publisher, one of whom described it as a "political horror story," others of whom berated it for its "lack of realism," including such things as Chinese youth gangs and the fall of Haiti. And the very idea of someone entering a high school with the intent of destroying every living person inside was just too ... ludicrous.
Readers of Vachss' Burke series will immediately recognize Wesley, the main character of A Bomb Built in Hell . This is his story. Views: 43
