Deborah Anne Peterson knows that her singing voice is a gift from God. But her success exacts a steep price, and with every one of her beliefs challenged, she will come to realise the true purpose of her gift. Views: 35
They are two strangers whose people have been at war for a millennium.Mereth, a Dales trader, crosses the sea to Estcarp and the archivalcitadel at Lormt, seeking clues to the fate of a missing heirloom, anancient jewel of Power. At the same time, an Alizonder hound lord, Kasarian, finds that an ancestor's key opens a magic gate to distant Lormt.Alizonders are wolfish tyrants who fight with sadistic poisons and feedfallen leaders to their dogs, but they have always abhorred the sorceryof Witch World. Now, to Kasarian's horror, a maniacal baron seeks tounleash the dark wizards of Escore — using Mereth's long-lostMagestone, stolen from Kasarian's murdered father!Two strangers, two foes suddenly share a common cause, and a legacy moredire than either could imagine.... Views: 35
Dragon Coast: the sequel to Greg Van Eekhout's California Bones and Pacific Fire, in which Daniel Blackland must pull off the most improbable theft of all.Daniel's adopted son Sam, made from the magical essence of the tyrannical Hierarch of Southern California whom Daniel overthrew and killed, is lost-consumed by the great Pacific firedrake secretly assembled by Daniel's half-brother, Paul.But Sam is still alive and aware, in magical form, trapped inside the dragon as it rampages around Los Angeles, periodically torching a neighborhood or two.Daniel has a plan to rescue Sam. It will involve the rarest of substances, axis mundi, pieces of the bones of the great dragon at the center of the Earth. Daniel will have to go to the kingdom of Northern California, boldly posing as his half-brother, come to claim his place in the competition to be appointed Lord High Osteomancer of the Northern Kingdom. Only when the Northern... Views: 35
An elaborately woven novel of intrigue about one of America's most curious and enduring legends -- the enigma of the Lady in BlueIn Los Angeles, Jennifer Narody has been having a series of disturbingdreams involving eerie images of a lady dressed in blue. What she doesn't know is that this same spirit appeared to leaders of the Jumano Native American tribe in New Mexico 362 years earlier, and was linked to a Spanish nun capable of powers of "bilocation," or the ability to be in two places simultaneously. Meanwhile, young journalist Carlos Albert is driven by a blinding snowstorm to the little Spanish town of Ágreda, where he stumbles upon a nearly forgotten seventeenth-century convent founded by this same legendary woman. Intrigued by her rumored powers, he delves into finding out more. These threads, linked by an apparent suicide, eventually lead Carlos to Cardinal Baldi, to an American spy, and ultimately to Los Angeles, where Jennifer Narody unwittingly holds th... Views: 35
A Mediterranean millionaire. Cally hoped for peace and quiet when sheescaped to Valdecarrasca in beautiful rural Spain -- but the arrival ofmysterious millionaire Nicolas Llorca changed all that! He made it clear hewanted Cally; he also let her know he wasn't looking for long-termcommitment... The smoldering good looks and charm of the man from Madridproved hard to resist. But Cally wasn't interested in a brief affair. And,besides, Nicolás was clearly hiding a secret or two! Determined to keep herdistance, Cally found her resolve was tested when Nicolás made her an offerimpossible to refuse... Views: 35
This epic tale, spanning three generations, introduces Jimmy Goodnight, a former Comanche captive, running a cattle empire. One-eyed Jimmy visits a county fair where he accomplishes a feat that could not be performed by the strongest of Texans—he smoothly pulls an ax from an anvil. After Jimmy and his crew rescue a beautiful young woman, Revelie Sanborn, from an evil outlaw, Jimmy falls hopelessly in love with her. Desperados, feuds, jealousy, rebellion, chivalry, love, and sacrifice are all a part of this highly adventurous and enjoyable tale. Views: 35
Sex For Hire Candy thought she was hiring an escort to keep her company for the week. She'd never done anything like that before, but she was spending Christmas alone in Singapore, and the handsome man was going to be her present to herself. It was dangerous. It was foolish. But it was only for a week. One week of indulging herself. She could afford it. And after all, it was her birthday. She had certainly never intended to end up owning the man... State Secrets Brooke knew smuggling information into China was dangerous when he volunteered -- he just never expected to get caught. And he certainly never expected to end up on the auction block in some underground black market slave ring. Now he's the personal sex slave to successful entertainment lawyer Candy Nelson. She's everything he ever wanted -- a lifetime ago. Now he has to choose between the assignment and the woman he's falling in love with -- and time's running out... Views: 35
Lost Joy collects the writing that first brought Camden Joy wide attention in the mid-90s, when he wheatpasted his manifestoes" around New York, excoriating the music industry and celebrating unsung geniuses of rock and roll. Joy's voice—heartfelt, mocking, lyrical, razor-sharp—earned comparisons to the likes of Allen Ginsberg, Patti Smith, and Nick Hornby. Rooted in DIY zine culture, his rants prefigure the unfettered public expression of personal views that would explode with the rise of the Internet, and enact in words what Banksy would later achieve in art. Joy's groundbreaking early fiction, in which his characters often invoke musicians and songs, is also included here. These haunting stories explore the many ways in which we use music to communicate our feelings and make sense of our memories. Views: 35
To a corrupt chief of police intent on maintaining his power at all costs, part-time PI Declan “Mac” MacManus is a problem that must finally be addressed. Cursed with an unwavering sense of right and wrong, and a fierce loyalty to his few friends, Mac has become known as someone the working class of Southampton can turn to in times of desperate need. On a rain-swept night in October, Mac witnesses a brutal homicide, but he has learned that nothing on the East End is ever what it seems. Determined to hunt down an elusive hired killer before he can strike again, Mac is reunited with what is left of a prominent family he once knew well. But something more—something darker than Mac could have possibly foreseen—is at play here, and as a long-hidden secret threatens to emerge, Mac once again becomes the only hope for justice in a town that all too clearly belongs to the rich and powerful. The Poisoned Rose was a stunning and wondrous debut, and The Bone Orchard only confirmed Daniel Judson’s artistry and unique style, but those two dark gems do not prepare the reader for the huge leap forward that is The Gin Palace. The final outing of Declan “Mac” MacManus, one of our most compelling PIs, shows an author at the very height of his dizzying power. Fresh, vibrant, startling, and beautifully rendered, Judson’s The Gin Palace Trilogy breathes a whole new energy into the genre. -- Ken Bruen, Author of Headstone Award: Shamus Award Winner, 2002 Reviews: “This taut thriller is far from predicable, and its dark and mysterious plot suits Judson’s understated writing style" --Publishers Weekly “Daniel Judson is so much more than a crime-fiction novelist. He's a tattooed poet, a mad philosopher of the Apocalypse fascinated with exploring the darkest places in people's souls.” --Chicago Tribune “Daniel Judson is a thoroughly accomplished writer.” --Kirkus ReviewsFrom Publishers WeeklyJudson's The Bone Orchard introduced narrator and reluctant part-time PI Declan "Mac" MacManus, a disheveled 30-something living from paycheck to paycheck in an above-bar apartment in a trendy Hamptons town. In this somber sequel of sorts, Mac gets caught in the middle of a brutal homicide, which leads to double-dealing, multiple murders and an unusual missing-persons case. At the center of the action is a prominent local family Mac once knew well. As the lines between past and present blur, Mac has to choose between saving a childhood friend and saving himself. Although Judson's cinematic prose and realistic dialogue create lush, vivid scenes, many of the events that take place here mirror those in his previous book. For example, Judson again portrays Mac and Augie, a former DEA agent and friend, as hostile strangers in the book's opening pages, and Augie's hot-for-Mac teenage daughter moves in with Mac after her father goes into hiding-a scenario played out in Judson's debut. Still, this taut thriller is far from predictable, and its dark and mysterious plot suits Judson's understated writing style.Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. ReviewThe Poisoned Rose was a stunning and wondrous debut, and The Bone Orchard only confirmed Daniel Judson’s artistry and unique style, but those two dark gems do not prepare the reader for the huge leap forward that is The Gin Palace. The final outing of Declan “Mac” MacManus, one of our most compelling PIs, shows an author at the very height of his dizzying power. Fresh, vibrant, startling, and beautifully rendered, Judson’s The Gin Palace Trilogy breathes a whole new energy into the genre. -- Ken Bruen, author of Headstone Award: Shamus Award Winner, 2002 Reviews:“This taut thriller is far from predicable, and its dark and mysterious plot suits Judson’s understated writing style”—Publisher’s Weekly “Daniel Judson is so much more than a crime-fiction novelist. He's a tattooed poet, a mad philosopher of the Apocalypse fascinated with exploring the darkest places in people's souls.”--Chicago Tribune “Daniel Judson is a thoroughly accomplished writer.”--Kirkus Reviews Views: 34
Fourteen-year-old Allison O'Brian has never known what it's like to have a real family. She knows nothing about her father, and her mother is a glamorous movie star who has little time for her. But when Allison stumbles upon a long-lost letter, she learns there is more to her past than meets the eye, and she embarks on an adventure to find the love of a family she has always dreamed about.Beloved author Melody Carlson shares a story of adventure that will take readers from coast to coast in post-WWII America. These two 2-in-1 volumes give girls ages 9-12 Allison's entire exciting story. Views: 34
