SUMMARY: In the era before he created moody private investigator Matthew Scudder, burglar Bernie Rhodenbarr, sleepless spy Evan Tanner, and the amiable hit man Keller—and years before his first Edgar Award—a young writer named Lawrence Block submitted a story titled "You Can't Lose" to Manhunt magazine. It was published, and the rest is history. One Night Stands and Lost Weekends is a sterling collection of short crime fiction and suspense novelettes penned between 1958 and 1962 by a budding young master and soon-to-be Grand Master—an essential slice of genre history, and more fun than a high-speed police chase following a bank job gone bad. Views: 40
Part 2 of the Oolite Saga, and sequel to Status Quo.
When a series of linked murders forces GalCop to outlaw the shadow organisation known as ‘The Dark Wheel’, a mysterious top secret document must be found in order to stave off a galactic conflict. The document contains a devastating secret; the key to domination, power and control. A secret as old as space itself, the location of the legendary planet ‘Raxxla’. Views: 40
Edgar Allan Poe's Gothic tales have established themselves as classics of horror fiction, and as the inventor of the modern mystery, Poe created many of the conventions which still dominate the genre of detective fiction. Attentive to the historical and political dimensions of these very American tales, this new selection of twenty-four tales places the most popular--"The Fall of the House of Usher," "The Masque of the Red Death," "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," and "The Purloined Letter"--alongside less well-known travel narratives, metaphysical essays, and political satires. Views: 40
She looked at herself in the mirror, touched her fingertips to the little red hood on her head, and laughed. The dress was a real dirndl, with a short skirt and apron. Papa had plaited her hair into two braids, and she really looked exactly like Little Red Riding Hood in her fairy-tale book.He always brought presents—it was a secret that she and Papa shared, because he never brought anything for the others. Only for her. She was his favorite. The door opened, and she uttered a frightened cry when she saw the wolf. But then she had to laugh. It wasn't a real wolf after all; it was only Papa, who had put on a costume. How lovely it was that she was the only one to share this secret with Papa. Too bad she could never remember anything afterward.On a hot June day, the body of a sixteen-year-old girl washes up on a riverbank outside of Frankfurt. She has been brutally murdered and shows signs of long-term abuse, but no one comes forward with any... Views: 40
When Serial Killers Terrorize a California Beach Community, One Woman Stands in Their WayEmily Stone doesn’t have a badge. But that hasn’t stopped her from tracking down some of the West’s most dangerous child-killers. Armed with a digital SLR camera, laptop computer and her trusty Beretta, Stone uses her innate gift for detective work to identify the perps — and then anonymously e-mail the evidence to the cops.Now, the hunt for two brazen serial killers on the loose right in her own coastal California town threatens to expose Stone’s identity — unraveling her carefully constructed cover and jeopardizing her life’s work. But when she gets too close to the action, this razor-sharp hunter becomes the hunted. Cooperating with the handsome local police detective could be the only hope for stopping the rampage directed at unsuspecting young women — and saving herself. Can they piece together the clues in time?Compulsion mixes CSI-style investigation with a ripped-from-the-headlines plot and a dose of romance for a keeps-you-guessing, fast-paced and savvy thriller, right up until the shocking finale.Review"Jennifer Chase's Compulsion is an all-time great fiction suspense thriller. Jennifer takes her knowledge of forensic science and criminology to new levels of understanding and entertainment. This is one edge-of-your-seat who-dun-it that will keep you enthralled from the first page to the last." --Sandra E. Graham, BookPleasures, author of Amos Jakey and *Nicolina*Review"Pot boiler will keep the pages turning... If you enjoy crime fiction with a local [California] flavor, you might wish to try this debut novel. Hang on; this one also has a wild ending with some major eye-popping developments that will take you by surprise." Views: 40
It’s the seventh grade "outdoor education trip" to Lake Rescue! Adventure girl Charlotte’s excited; city girls Katani and Isabel are not so sure. Of course, outdoor sports are right up Avery’s alley, but bugs, snakes, and bears are so not up Maeve’s. But no self-respecting BSG wants to miss out on adventures, and the week at Lake Rescue has more than its share: rock climbing, an unfortunate canoeing incident for a Queen of Mean, a hike that turns dangerous -- and the chance for one classmate to discover strengths she didn’t know she had. Views: 40
"Joanne Proulx's debut novel is an impressive literary feat. Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet is a pitch-perfect glimpse of that powerful yet paradoxically fragile moment in adolescence when the world is rushing at you and you are rushing at it."—Katharine Weber, author of Triangle "Proulx is . . . a talented inhabitor of people unlike herself . . . every new writer so blessed should be cherished."—Toronto Star "A narrative rippling with the author's insight slyly encoded in the hormone itch and cooler-than-thou posturing of a mixed-up teen. . . . Beguiling."—The Globe and Mail "Joanne Proulx's debut novel rocks, and her teenage protagonist, Luke Hunter . . . rules. . . . This is a great book."—National Post (Canada) "A contemporary coming of age story that feels authentic to its times. It has some rough language and doesn't shy away from depicting the kinds of things that a lot of teens do—in... Views: 40
Doves Collect continues with Doves Migration, in a spell binding tale of Post Civil War and the tribulations that a ravaged nation faces while rebuilding a new life after the casualties of war. After a brief recap of the past, we are whisked into shocking events that result in unthinkable passion, greed, deception and indiscretions that engulf the lives of this rich cast of characters that is certain to effect the next generation. One might think that the nation would have seen enough blood shed. Unfortunately, the death of an innocent man and the attempts to cover it up, spiral out of control and the lives of nearly everyone in the Honeycut, Carmidy, Myles and Sterling's lives are changed forever. After a storybook ending to their turbulent romance, Joshua and Elise depart New York to England for their honeymoon, leaving Miranda to ponder if she will ever find love, or worse, if she is even capable of loving another. After coming to terms with the demons of her past, she discovers that she is more like her father, Lucas Brown than she had ever dreamt possible. Suddenly thrust into the middle of a sinister plot, Miranda must choose between the love of a man or the life of wealth and privilege. Aiding Miranda in her quest, Felicity Myles regrettably becomes a victim herself from the lies and hatred of the past she had no control of. A twisted scheme of revenge leaves Felicity devastated. Her shame becomes too painful to bear, especially, when discovering that her nightmare continues as she carries with her the ultimate betrayal any wife can commit against her husband. Can she learn to live with the past so that she and Benjamin can find happiness in their future?About the AuthorAs a child, I still recall sneaking a flashlight into bed so that I could finish reading under the covers a book from the school library before it had to be turned in the following day. Then as a teen, listening to the English teacher read aloud Johnny Tremain by Ester Forbes to the class. Everyone, myself included was mesmerized discovering how a fictional boy from the Revolutionary War is maimed for life following a tragic accident. I still recall the gasps in the room by my classmates as the bandages were taken off of Johnny s wounded hand and he discovered that that his fingers had grown together. As I studied my own fingers, imagining what it must look like to have web hands, I understood fully the significance of weaving a good tale a tale that could take the reader on a holiday for the mind. It is my sincere hope that as you read the third installment to the Doves Collect series you will be swept away to another place and time and fully enjoy finding out more of the lives and times of these fictional characters in America s most tumultuous time in history. Best regards, Linda Daly Views: 40
Forensic psychologist Jill Kennedy has given up police work for a quiet life in the Lancashire village of Kelton Bridge. But when Martin Hayden, a seventeen-year-old schoolboy, is murdered, DCI Max Trentham, Jill’s ex-colleague, wants her back at work. As they hunt Martin’s killer, they discover that nothing is as it seems. When the killer strikes again, Jill and Max find themselves in a desperate position. Views: 40
Relationships.Love.Life.All things that can be considered—and oftentimes are—just a bit crazy.With an alcoholic father and an absentee mother, seventeen-year old Eppie Aberdeen has learned firsthand that life’s circumstances aren’t always sunshine and roses.So Eppie doesn’t expect the fairytale, because reality certainly isn’t one. She’s not waiting on the handsome prince with his white horse to come to her rescue. But even though she’s not waiting on it, that doesn’t stop nineteen-year-old Lincoln Ross from driving straight into her heart with his teal and white campervan and his too tall stature and perpetually goofy grin.It’s difficult to believe in a happily ever after when a happy now is quite hard to find. But Lincoln gives Eppie hope that despite the odds, a true and unconditional love might actually be out there. A revised fairytale. A new kind of love story.But then again, that might just be plain crazy. Views: 40
To gain access to the secrets of a legendary alchemist, Rome's vampires have allied themselves with creatures as evil and bloodthirsty as they are. The new leader of the city's vampire hunters-Lady Victoria Gardella Grantworth de Lacy-reluctantly turns to the enigmatic Sebastian Vioget for help, just as Maximilian Pesaro arrives to aid his fellow slayers, no matter what the sacrifice. Desire puts her at the mercy of Sebastian, while loyalty binds her to Max, but she does not know if she can trust either. Especially when a seductive vampire begins luring her into the shadows... Views: 40
It's time to go back to the fascinating 35th century world of Rome’s Revolution for one last time. Tales of the Vuduri: Year Five offers you 366 entries containing more scientific tidbits, unrevealed secrets and back stories. Often amusing but always thought-provoking, these detailed articles should provide some entertaining insights into this brave new and amazing world. Views: 40
