The children of Innertown exist in a state of suspended terror. Every year or so, a boy from their school disappears, vanishing into the wasteland of the old chemical plant. Nobody knows where these boys go, or whether they are alive or dead, and without evidence the authorities claim they are simply runaways. The town policeman, Morrison knows otherwise. He was involved in the cover-up of one boy's murder, and he believes all the boys have been killed. Though he is seriously compromised, he would still like to find out the killer's identity. The local children also want to know and, in their fear and frustration, they turn on Rivers, a sad fantasist and suspected paedophile living alone at the edge of the wasteland. Trapped and frightened, one of the boys, Leonard, tries to escape, taking refuge in the poisoned ruins of the old plant; there he finds another boy, who might be the missing Liam and might be a figment of his imagination. With his help, Leonard comes to understand the policeman's involvement, and exacts the necessary revenge - before following Liam into the Glister: possibly a disused chemical weapons facility, possibly a passage to the outer world. A terrifying exploration of loss and the violence that pools under the surface of the everyday, "Glister" is an exquisitely written, darkly imagined novel by one of our greatest contemporary writers. Views: 22
'Streaker was so gobsmacked she leaped into the air as if she had a pogo stick attached to each leg. Ker-poinnggg!'Streaker runs like a jet-propelled-hurricane, which could cause problems when she enters the local dog show. She has to do well or she'll get into trouble with the local police . . . and Trevor will get into trouble with horrible Charlie Smugg - AGAIN! Views: 22
Dublin. Midsummer. While absent in New York, the celebrated actor Molly Fox has loaned her house to a playwright friend, who is struggling to write a new work. Over the course of this, the longest day of the year, the playwright reflects upon her own life, Molly's, and that of their mutual friend Andrew, whom she has known since university. Why does Molly never celebrate her own birthday, which falls upon this day? What does it mean to be a playwright or an actor? How have their relationships evolved over the course of many years? Molly Fox's Birthday calls into question the ideas that we hold about who we are; and shows how the past informs the present in ways we might never have imagined. Views: 22
Bad Guys, the first book in the Gibbons and Tozzi thriller series, introduces FBI agents Mike Tozzi and Cuthbert Gibbons, odd-couple partners and dedicated mob-busters. Hot-headed Tozzi goes renegade, and Gibbons is pulled out of retirement to stop him. Together they uncover a secret crime family headed by Richie Varga, a convicted mobster pulling the strings from the safety of the witness protection program. When Tozzi gets involved with Varga's sexy ex, the fur really starts to fly."Grisly…tense…good stuff!" Washington Post"This series dazzles with fast, intricate plotting, terrific characters and humor…" Publishers Weekly Views: 22
Sex for hire is among our naughtiest fantasies, be it with a $10 street rat or a $1,000-an-hour elite escort. As long as there's been sex, there's been sex for sale, and this collection explores the depth and breadth of the characters and the worlds in which you can find it. In Where You Hurt the Most, a high-class escort and scarred young man find unexpected familiar ground. They soon learn that while it's true that love can't heal all wounds, it is the surest balm for where you hurt the most.In Priceless, a student hooking to pay tuition is purchased as a secret birthday present for his intellectual idol. The attraction is mutual, but how do you build a relationship on a foundation of lies?In Cruce de Caminos, desperation drives a street kid to a critical crossroads. Will he make the right decision, or will the floodwaters bound for New Orleans sweep him away?In Necessity's Door, an openly gay detective goes undercover as a prostitute... Views: 22
Work and work hard all of the time! Until you have no life...or, until you become ill! Unfortunately, many of us think that the fundamental building block towards financial freedom and success is hard labor! Perhaps it's because it is what we were taught by our parents or because that is what we learned in economics class. But what if Leonardo da Vinci was right? What if we could accomplish more—A LOT MORE—while doing less? Fisher validates Da Vinci's theory through logical example and recognized psychological laws. The author demonstrates that anyone can become a Lazy Millionaire in the 1 to 10 million dollar range within a 10-year period. Free yourself of the burden of "work" and all the obligations, real or perceived, that interrupt our daily lives. Enlightening case-studies and inspiring anecdotes will reveal how YOU too can work less and make more money while fulfilling your dreams! Views: 22
From one of Australia's most celebrated writers comes eleven stories about the complexities of life and love; of looking back and longing; of what it means to be a stranger, on foreign ground and known, told with the piercing familiarity and resonance we have come to expect from Helen Garner. Remarkably honest, often very funny and always woven in ways that surprise, these stories tease out everyday life to show the darkness underneath - but also the possibilities of joy. Views: 22
How scared can you get in only 30 seconds? Dare to find out with Half-Minute Horrors, a collection of deliciously terrifying short short tales and creepy illustrations by an exceptional selection of writers and illustrators, including bestselling talents Lemony Snicket, James Patterson, Neil Gaiman, R.L.Stine, Faye Kellerman, Holly Black, Melissa Marr, Margaret Atwood, Jon Scieszka, Brett Helquist, and many more. With royalties benefiting First Book, a not-for-profit organization that brings books to children in need, this is an anthology worth devouring. So grab a flashlight, set the timer, and get ready for instant chills! Views: 22
