The girl who led an army, the peasant who crowned a king, the maid who became a legend It is the fifteenth century, and the tumultuous Hundred Years' War rages on. France is under siege, English soldiers tear through the countryside destroying all who cross their path, and Charles VII, the uncrowned king, has neither the strength nor the will to rally his army. And in the quiet of her parents' garden in Domrémy, a peasant girl sees a spangle of light and hears a powerful voice speak her name. Jehanne. The story of Jehanne d'Arc, the visionary and saint who believed she had been chosen by God, who led an army and saved her country, has captivated our imagination for centuries. But the story of Jehanne—the girl—whose sister was murdered by the English, who sought an escape from a violent father and a forced marriage, who taught herself to ride and fight, and who somehow found the courage and tenacity to persuade first one, then two, then thousands... Views: 56
Nobody knows what happened to Sarah Cook. The beautiful blonde teenager disappeared fifteen years ago, the same night her parents were brutally murdered in their suburban Ohio home. Her boyfriend Brad Stockton—black and from the wrong side of the tracks—was convicted of the murders and is now on death row. Though he's maintained his innocence all along, the clock is running out. His execution is only weeks away when his devoted sister insists she spied Sarah at an area gas station. Willing to try anything, she hires PI Roxane Weary to look at the case and see if she can locate Sarah.Brad might be in a bad way, but private investigator Roxane Weary isn't doing so hot herself. Still reeling from the recent death of her cop father in the line of duty, her main way of dealing with her grief has been working as little and drinking as much as possible. But Roxane finds herself drawn in to the story of Sarah's vanishing act, especially when she links the... Views: 55
In his most enthralling novel since the acclaimed Tupelo Nights, John Ed Bradley tells a scorching story of sex and death in sultry New Orleans.After years as an "actress" in California, Juliet Beauvais is drawn back to town with the promise of a big inheritance. But she finds her "dying" mother all too healthy and making other plans. Fortunately for Juliet, Sonny LaMott has been carrying a torch for her all these years, and he's easily lured into a scheme that's sure to get Juliet what she deserves. Twisted, gothically atmospheric, and replete with surprise, My Juliet is a deliciously dark and mordantly funny tale.From the Trade Paperback edition. Views: 55
Credibly written but lacking in emotional range, this third installment in Stableford's Living in the Future series imagines a time when most humans--nearly immortal--aren't much preoccupied with the subject of death. Born more than five centuries ago, in 2520, Mortimer Gray is an emortal, a sturdy genetic composite who was raised in the Himalayas by the standard group of eight adults. These days, unlike most of his contemporaries, Gray--who long ago discovered his potential mortality when he barely survived a massive underwater volcanic eruption--is obsessed with death, and in fact has undertaken a massive study of how human's ideas about it have affected history. Well before completing the work, several centuries and nine volumes later, he became both famous as a popular scholar and notorious as an influence on the Thanaticists, militant believers in keeping death a part of the human condition to the point of organizing ritual suicides and creating "recreational diseases." (Meanwhile, Gray's world has remained in flux--experiments are turning humans into cyborgs or genetically altered beings with four hands; interstellar probes have encountered intelligent aliens.) Gray is in some ways a fine narrator, able to reflect on the events circling around him with a historian's critical eye--but because he's rather detached, it's hard to get involved in his story. Moreover, Stableford has written much of this book as if he was composing a literary essay (complete with excessive foreshadowing)--which makes reading it a bit of a chore. Views: 55
Lanie Burrell had heard about group sex, but how would she handle being thrust into the middle of a hot Saturday night party?Lanie Burrell was shocked to discover the reason Cody Hawkins was the only other neighbour on their private little cul de sac. He needed the privacy for the swinging parties he hosted featuring the kind of uninhibited group sex she read about in the erotic books she reviewed. At the moment they were the most exciting part of her sex life.Then Cody invited her to one of his parties, and she found a wildness within herself she hadn't known existed. And an attraction between herself and Cody that exploded like a big bomb on a short fuse. Views: 55
After a slow climb out of the strip clubs and flesh pots of Europe, Jurgen and Rudolfo have hit the big time in Las Vegas, headlining a slick and well-oiled magic act. Rudolfo, a true misfit, is content orchestrating the spectacle, but Jurgen, stricken since childhood with the irrational desire to make magic, hungers for more. He finds it in a musty, mysterious collection of old manuscripts and magic cabinetry that once belonged to Houdini. And when he turns into the miracle-working saint of Las Vegas, chaos results. In a narrative that is whimsical, comic and melancholy by turns, Quarrington takes dead aim at the place in the human heart that hopes that doves can bloom from top hats and illusions can come true.From the Trade Paperback edition. Views: 55
Elliot Hooper wants nothing more than a regular life for him and his mom. Then a Constellation of the Zodiac crashes from the sky into a pile of cow dung in front of him, and that wish explodes in a spray of...well...you know. Virgo, a 1,964-year-old girl, is on a routine mission to Earth and ABSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN from interacting with mortals. So of course she takes Elliot along with her. But when an evil daemon named Thanatos escapes to wreak terrible havoc, their routine mission turns not-so-routine. For if Elliot and Virgo don't track down the retired Zeus and the rest of the Olympians and help them catch Thanatos, mortals and gods alike won't be long for this earth. Elliot Hooper's life just got a whole lot more LEGENDARY. Views: 55
Sixteen year old Emma Cartwright runs away from her family’s South Carolina rice plantation after a slave is beaten to death. Determined to join the fight against slavery, Emma enlists in the Union Army disguised as a young man. Nothing could prepare her for the sacrifices needed—and for falling in love for the first time. Views: 55
Circle of danger... Maria: She hasn't told her firends about the strange glowing ring that she found. It seems to be giving her powers -- special abilities that let her enter a world she's been dying to experience. Here's her chance to learn what she longs to know: how Michael feels about her. Michael: He feels all alone on Earth and he's searching for a place to belong. He didn't count on discovering someone to care about right here in Roswell. Now he's falling for his best friend. But what he doesn't know, and Maria doesn't realize, is that she's drawing danger to them all.... Views: 55
After a traumatic event Michael found himself in a coastal town, with the odd name of Engle Byen. Not long after his arrival he was stunned to meet the devilishly handsome Jacob. Neighbours suggested he should steer clear of any romantic intentions with Jacob, as much as they wanted to, they wouldn’t, they couldn’t, say why. Views: 55
Third title in assassination trilogy boils with suspense, drama, and murderTony Bertot tells a thrilling tale from the perspective of a deadly hit-man in"The Legacy of the Assassin"SURPRISE, Ariz. – Born and raised in Harlem, Tony Bertot was exposed not only to the struggle and hardship of ghetto life - the world of crime, gangs and the easy way to turn a buck seemed a logical path for one to take.Despite adversity, Tony was blessed with loving parents who took a strong interest in the development of their children. He was able to leave the ghetto, obtain an education and enjoy the fruits of his labor.Upon his retirement he decided to pursue his dream of writing and channeled his experiences and emotion into a trilogy surrounding the work of a contract killer.The final book in the trilogy, "The Legacy of the Assassin" (ISBN 1460925211), takes crime-fiction fans into the life of Theo Gresco, a man devoid of emotion whose sole purpose is to eliminate another human having been deemed... Views: 55
She’s a singing sensation. She has a secret.When rumors about her private life send her CD sales plummeting, Anastasia is trapped with few options. Desperate, manager Sidney Marcum helps her star client concoct a façade to distract fans and media—and it seems to work...for a while.Sidney has skeletons of her own, life-threatening ones. She won’t tell, even though the compelling connection she feels to Anastasia makes her long for a happiness she can’t have. Instead, she puts on a brave front and hides her feelings to preserve her secrets.Outside forces create cracks in their façades until only Anastasia and Sidney can tell what’s real by what’s in their hearts. But some secrets come at immeasurable expense.ReviewEXCELLENT JOB. RIVETING. Marcoux draws you into the music business and keeps you GLUED TO THE PAGES. -- Lesbian Review of Books, Winter 2001-2002RICH AND WELL WRITTEN. ONE OF THE BEST NEW NOVELS ... Simply fascinated with the characters ... and skillfully woven storyline. -- OutLook Press, March 2001From the AuthorAdvance Reviews on Facades: MUSIC, MYSTERY, MONEY-love & loss. . . . makes a necessary statement about the price of pretense. -Linda Sutton, Author of Love Matters: A Book of Lesbian Romance and Relationships ABSORBING AND ORIGINAL . . . keeps you reading from the time you launch into its first page until you land at its unexpected finale. A beautiful narrative that delicately reminds us of the unpleasant cultural taboos surrounding innocent displays of same-sex affection and devotion. -Raymond Hess, JD, Attorney, Denver, Colorado JOYFUL, SENSUAL, HEARTBREAKING AND SUSPENSEFUL. This book is certain to take its place among the classics in lesbian literature. -Ellen M. Jansyn, MD, North Barrington, Illinois ALEX MARCOUX SHREWDLY COMBINES ENTERTAINMENT AND ENLIGHTENMENT. Through a myriad of voices, each brilliantly portrayed, Marcoux addresses societal issues in a bright and witty way. . . . ILLUMINATES THE POWER OF LOVE AND COMPASSION and will leave few readers untouched. -Sheri Kenney, Novelist, LaQuinta, California WEAVES THE INTRICACY OF HUMAN COMPLEXITIES INTO AN INTERESTING AND CAPTIVATING TAPESTRY, keeping the reader involved and interested until the last page! -Carol Ann Liaros, Psychic, Author of Intuition Technologies AN ENGAGING NOVEL. . . . a story of power and control, of patriarchy and privilege, of gay families and non-gay families. Shows all of us the costly effects of closeted life. -Kevin R. Maly, MDiv, PhD, Director, Voices of Faith for Human Rights, Equality Colorado, Denver, Colorado Views: 55
