In a secret bunker, one of the world's most dangerous terrorists is under interrogation-until he is rescued, and his captors are slaughtered.Ex-MANIAC honcho Jonathan Payne vows revenge-but there is more to the bloody atrocity than terrorist reprisal. There is a plot in motion that will burn the world in the fires of holy war.From Publishers WeeklyRetired soldiers Jonathon Payne and D.J. Jones return to action (after last year's Sign of the Cross), investigating a secret bunker off the coast of Korea where a gruesome scene and a missing squad from their former unit, an elite counterinsurgency team, indicate that secret interrogation proceedings have gone terribly wrong. Piecing together the facts of the case lead Payne and Jones to Mecca, where a plot to blow up the Grand Mosque suggests a global conspiracy to align forces against the United States. Soon Payne and Jones have to risk their lives to infiltrate Mecca (where non-Muslims can be summarily executed) to save the city and, ultimately, the world. Kuzneski's novel is taut and largely fast-paced; though occasionally bogged down in historical exposition, it's a fair trade that gives the book a rich sense of authenticity and plausibility. Though characters are short on depth, Kuzneski knows how to maintain a nuanced moral landscape while wresting maximum thrills from contemporary Western fear of terrorism. This globe-crossing action thriller, like its predecessor, evokes the spirit of Dan Brown, with welcome doses of Lee Child's ex-military tough-guy grit. (Oct.) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Review"Kuzneski's writing has the same kind of raw power as the early Stephen King." Views: 33
A gorgeous new package for Paula Danziger's backlist with an introduction from Ann Martin!What could be better? Rosie and Phoebe have been best friends since they met on the Divorce Express, shuttling between their parents on weekends. Now Rosie's mom and Phoebe's dad have fallen in love, and they're all moving in together. Rosie has always dreamed of having a "real" family, but having Phoebe as a sister and having Phoebe as a best friend are two very different things. And having an extra parent around isn't easy for anyone to get used to. It seemed like the perfect setup, but can their friendship survive in the same house?Paula Danziger's novels are hilarious, genuine, and full of dynamic female characters that have won the hearts of her readers and turned her books into beloved classics. These playful covers full of charming details capture the spirit of Paula's stories and will brighten up the bookshelves of her fans and a new generation... Views: 33
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Zane Mcfadden had given everything to be a LA cop: his health, his family, his sanity… Now Zane only cared about one thing... The scrapbook had become Zane's very own special cross to bear. Page after page of unsolved murder cases from the 1930s, ’40s, and ’50s would lead Zane down a path of obsession and self-destruction until eventually he comes face-to-face with a nine-year-old hitman. Views: 33
Without question, the original rock-star chef is Marco Pierre White. Anyone with even a passing interest in the food world knows White is a legend. The first British chef (and the youngest chef anywhere) to win three Michelin stars - and also the only chef ever to give them all back - is a chain-smoking, pot-throwing multiply- married culinary genius whose fierce devotion to food and restaurants has been the only constant in a life of tabloid-ready turmoil. In The Devil in the Kitchen White tells the story behind his ascent from working-class roots to culinary greatness, leaving no dish unserved as he relays raucus and revealing tales featuring some of the biggest names in the food world and beyond, including: Mario Batali, Gordon Ramsay, Albert Roux, Raymond Blanc, Michael Caine, Damien Hirst, and even Prince Charles. With candid honesty and wicked humor, he gives us insight into what it takes to become a great chef, what it’s like to run a 3-star kitchen, and why sometimes you really do need to throw a cheese plate at the wall. Views: 33
These extras are found at the end of the Omnibus editions of my books. For those readers who've already purchased all the books and don't fancy paying another $15 to buy them again but would like to read the extras, this is a more economical option. Enjoy! Views: 33
In 2198, one hundred and fifty years after the desperate wars that destroyed an overpopulated Earth, Man lives precariously on a hundred hastily-established colony worlds and in the seven giant Ships that once ferried men to the stars. Mia Havero's Ship is a small closed society. It tests its children by casting them out to live or die in a month of Trial in the hostile wilds of a colony world. Mia Havero's Trial is fast approaching and in the meantime she must learn not only the skills that will keep her alive but the deeper courage to face herself and her world. Published originally in 1968, Alexei Panshin's Nebula Award-winning classic has lost none of its relevance, with its keen exploration of societal stagnation and the resilience of youth.** Views: 33
Book 1:Emma has been observing her new neighbor with great interest and she finds herself drawn to his mysterious and sexy manner. After inviting him to her house for a social gathering, Emma learns that she's not as shy and introverted as she thought.Book 2:Emma learns from a reluctant Daniel that he's been married before and did not readily participate in BDSM with his former wife. While puzzling over this matter, Emma tries a sub role with Daniel. He appears to like it, but then Emma sees him at dinner with his ex-wife. To retaliate, she flirts with a friend's co-worker.Book 3:Emma frets after she sees Daniel having dinner with his ex-wife. Daniel finally visits and explains the entire situation to Emma, who is much relieved and they celebrate with some naughty games. The celebrations continue at Emma's end of summer party, until events turn when some unwanted guests arrive.Book 4:Emma discovers that Daniel's ex-wife has arrived at her end of year... Views: 33
Eden Rock Country Club is a grand New England institution, a lush haven of leisure and cocktails, where gossip and intrigue lurk discreetly behind a veil of old-world propriety. But one Fourth of July, a flock of geese descends on the club's manicured lawns; never fond of outsiders, the Eden Rock denizens find these new guests distinctly unwelcome. When Charles Lambert, a bond trader with a strong portfolio but a weak golf game, accidentally kills a goose with a wayward drive, he sets in motion a series of events that will leave the club and its members changed forever. His wife, Madeline, must face the mutterings of other members about the state of her marriage--and his sanity. Meanwhile, their daughter, an animal rights activist, mounts a quixotic campaign to make the club go vegan, much to the annoyance of Vita, a talented, obsessive chef who has her own plans for the geese. A deftly observed social comedy, ADDLED is a rich and riotous story of old money, new ... Views: 33
IF LIZ CAN'T FIND "THE ONE"SHE'LL TAKE THE MILLION.Liz Pemberley is a smart girl with a weakness for bad boys, but for the first time in her life, her bad luck with men might just pay off. A hot new reality TV show called Bad Date is offering a million dollars to the singleton with the best story of romance gone awry. There's no one with a more dismal dating history than Liz and she intends to prove it . . . on national television.Once she gets on the show, the unimaginable happens--she meets a really nice guy. And not only is Jack Rafferty nice, he's also, sexy, sweet, and ready to settle down. But as contestants on Bad Date, they've signed a contract that makes fraternizing with each other a major no-no. What's a girl to do? Of course she wants to win the prize money, but Jack is too good to resist. With her fate on the show hanging in the balance, Liz will risk it all for the one thing she has always wanted--the perfect... Views: 33
