Luke, a mirror dealer, leads a safe existence in a market town surrounded by the English countryside.On the surface he and his long-term partner, Eva, a psychotherapist, seem happy.But when a younger woman enters his shop past history breaks through the tranquil surface of their lives, leading Luke to a world where murder is his only option. Views: 21
Hannah Ives is always ready to support others like herself who have been through the gauntlet of fear and uncertainty that a diagnosis of cancer often brings. So when friend and fellow survivor Dorothy Hart asks for help building sets for the Naval Academy's upcoming production of Sweeney Todd, Hannah readily agrees.But it means associating with an old foe -- a vindictive officer whose accusations once nearly destroyed Hannah's home life. And when one corpse too many appears during a dress rehearsal of the dark and bloody musical, Hannah finds herself accused of murder -- and enmeshed in a web of treachery and deception that rivals the one that damned the "Demon Barber."Caught up in a drama as sinister as any that has ever unfolded on stage, Hannah stands to lose everything unless she unmasks a killer before the final curtain falls ...From Publishers WeeklyAgatha– and Anthony Award–winner Talley's predictable fifth Hannah Ives cozy fails to take full advantage of its intriguing premise: the victim is discovered on the set of a navy production of the Stephen Sondheim musical Sweeney Todd. Ives, a cancer survivor, quickly becomes the chief suspect, since her fingerprints are found on the hammer used to fatally bludgeon Jennifer Goodall, who was the Naval Academy's sexual assault victim intervention officer. Years before, Goodall had earned Ives's enmity by falsely accusing the amateur sleuth's husband of sexual harassment. Stunned to find herself in cuffs, Ives loses no opportunity, once bail is posted, to seek the truth. Despite references to the Clinton "don't ask, don't tell" policy toward homosexuals and to procurement scandals resulting from the ongoing war in Iraq, the author doesn't make her setting convincing; even the scene describing a visit to the Pentagon memorial for the victims of 9/11 will leave many readers unmoved. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Review“[C]ontinues the depth of plot and character we’ve come to expect from this...award-winning author.” (Florida Sun-Sentinel )“THIS ENEMY TOWN is the best yet in Annapolis author Marcia Talley’s Hannah Ives series. The character development is magnificent.” (Washington Woman )“[E]nthralls with real-life characters coping with the extraordinary circumstances of murder.” (Romantic Times BOOKclub )“[A] mystery that will keep you guessing and turning the pages.” (Medina Gazette (Ohio) )“The strongest, most moving novel in the Hannah Ives series.” (Sujata Massey, author of THE TYPHOON LOVER )“A standing ovation for Marcia Talley’s fifth Hannah Ives mystery…A fine addition to one of my favorite series.” (Deborah Crombie, author of IN A DARK HOUSE )“Hannah is as plucky and ingenious as ever - funny, self-deprecating and brave … well done!” (Kate Charles, author of EVIL INTENT )“[The] latest gem in a remarkable series.” (Mystery Lovers Book News ) Views: 21
When a hardened detective falls for his mysterious target, he finds their both in more danger than they realize. Drug lords are after his lover. Her husband is after the detective. They can find their happy ever after if they can make it out alive. Views: 21
In A Continent for the Taking Howard W. French, a veteran correspondent for The New York Times, gives a compelling firsthand account of some of Africa’s most devastating recent history–from the fall of Mobutu Sese Seko, to Charles Taylor’s arrival in Monrovia, to the genocide in Rwanda and the Congo that left millions dead. Blending eyewitness reportage with rich historical insight, French searches deeply into the causes of today’s events, illuminating the debilitating legacy of colonization and the abiding hypocrisy and inhumanity of both Western and African political leaders. While he captures the tragedies that have repeatedly befallen Africa’s peoples, French also opens our eyes to the immense possibility that lies in Africa’s complexity, diversity, and myriad cultural strengths. The culmination of twenty-five years of passionate exploration and understanding, this is a powerful and ultimately hopeful book about a fascinating and misunderstood continent. Views: 21
The fifth title in this wonderful series. For all fans of Cathy Cassidy and Jacqueline Wilson - Sweet Hearts follows a huge cast of girls and their friendships, families and first loves!Lola Cassidy has it all -- wealthy parents, a gorgeous boyfriend and the daughter of a Bollywood producer as her best friend. She's going to be a model, just like her mother and is looking forward to her work experience at a famous fashion house. But things don't go to plan, and when her place in designer heaven falls through she ends up having to work in an animal sanctuary. Can Harry, as mysterious as he is good-looking, help her enjoy her new situation . . . ? Views: 21
Ruby wasn't looking for love, Drew wasn't looking to stay... until they found each other. Can their fling survive the darkness of Ruby's past and Drew's desire to move on?Ruby Jones was always an optimist, but the trauma of her past had made her wary. So when she flees to the small rural community of Bunyip Bay to start afresh, she has her sights firmly set on establishing her horse-riding business and rebuilding her life. The last thing Ruby wants is a romance. In fact, after all she has been through, she can't imagine she will ever believe in love again.Police officer Drew Noble has no intention of staying in Bunyip Bay — he is just an outsider seeking temporary refuge. But as the charm of the town sways him, Drew finds himself increasingly drawn to the community and its inhabitants, as well as another newcomer, the lovely Ruby Jones.When Drew investigates a suspicious fire at Ruby's parents' business, he finds himself feeling strangely protective of the... Views: 21
Fifteen-year-old Charley Thompson wants a home, food on the table, and a high school he can attend for more than part of a year. But as the son of a single father working in warehouses across the Pacific Northwest, Charley's been pretty much on his own. When tragic events leave him homeless weeks after their move to Portland, Oregon, Charley seeks refuge in the tack room of a run-down horse track. Charley's only comforts are his friendship with a failing racehorse named Lean on Pete and a photograph of his only known relative. In an increasingly desperate circumstance, Charley will head east, hoping to find his aunt who had once lived a thousand miles away in Wyoming—but the journey to find her will be a perilous one.In Vlautin's third novel, Lean on Pete, he reveals the lives and choices of American youth like Charley Thompson who were failed by those meant to protect them and who were never allowed the chance to just be a kid. Views: 21
From the inside flap:Originally published in 1992, Mr. Fox and Other Feral Tales introduced a fresh voice to horror literature. Norman Partridge's first collection won the Bram Stoker Award, received a World Fantasy nomination, and cemented Partridge's place as an exciting new talent in a generation of dark dreamers that included Poppy Z. Brite, Brian Hodge and Bentley Little.The Roadkill Press edition of Mr. Fox is nearly impossible to find, fetching prices as high as $400 on the collector's market. This expanded edition features every story included in the original, an excerpt from an unpublshed zombie novel, and 11 additional stories (most of them uncollected) written early in Partridge's career - including a collaboration with Richard Chizmar.But the Subterranean Press edition of Mr. Fox is more than a short story collection. In a freewheeling introduction and extensive story notes, Partridge shares what he's learned about the craft and commerce of writing horror. If you're a new writer looking for tips from a seasoned pro about writing your first novel or marketing your work, you'll want this book on your shelf. If you're a Norman Partridge fan, you'll simply have to have it.From Publishers WeeklyFirst published in a limited edition in 1992, Partridge's Stoker-winning debut horror collection is something of a legend. This new incarnation includes the original seven stories, 11 more early tales and extensive authorial commentary in between selections. Partridge's later, more accomplished style can be seen developing, but even when dependent on a plot twist ("Save the Last Dance for Me") or an O. Henry ending ("The Baddest Son of a Bitch in Town"), these tales remain solid and entertaining. Others, like "Stackalee," still stand on their own merits but have been overshadowed by later work. Partridge's reminiscences and advice to writers are honest, measured and insightful. In a genre overburdened with self-serving advice, Partridge—a respected professional, despite relatively modest sales—delivers some truthful, needful messages without rancor or self-pity. Fiction and nonfiction combine to make a fine whole. Views: 21
