Science Fiction/Fantasy. 60907 words long. First published in DDP, 2006 Views: 59
John Pellam had been in the trenches of filmmaking, with a promising Hollywood career – until tragedy sidetracked him. Now he's a location scout, travelling the country in search of shooting sites for films. When he rides down Main Street, locals usually clamour for their chance at fifteen minutes of fame. But in a small town in upstate New York, Pellam experiences a very different reception. His illusionary world is shattered by a savage murder, and Pellam is suddenly centre stage in an unfolding drama of violence, lust and conspiracy in this less-than-picture-perfect locale. Views: 59
Psychological Thriller.Sarah, a young naive woman seeks help to overcome dark family secrets. Stephanie, a professional therapist, may hold the key to Sarah's happiness, but will her own private life prevent this? Robert, a musician dreaming of fame and success, struggles to control his desires.As their lives become entangled, how far will a young betrayed woman go to exact revenge?Review'... a real page turner.' Judy Waite; author of Game Girls About the AuthorAward winning writer, Madeleine Clark MA, is a Creative Writing tutor and PhD research student, living in Hampshire with her gorgeous and rather naughty, German Shepherd. Views: 59
In this, the final volume of the Broken Well trilogy, an army of darkness marches on Kainordas, headed by the shadowmander, an unstoppable creature built from the souls of the dead.In Whisperwood a forgotten race stirs, their leader Corlas granted ancient powers by a banished god and the High Mage Fahren journeys with his old enemy Battu to the Morningbridge Peaks, to fulfil a task that shakes him to the bone. Meanwhile, the warrior Bel rides with all the forces of light. He carries the Stone of Evenings Mild, his only means of drawing his shadowy counterpart Losara back into himself, to reunite their fractured soul. It seems the time has come to look oneself in the eye. The time has come for a reckoning.About the AuthorSam Bowring is an author, standup comedian and scriptwriter. As well as creating his own stand-up routines, he has written shows such as Rove Live (Network Ten) and The Big Bite (Channel 7). Prophecy s Ruin was his first book for adults. http://sambowring.com/ Previous Books: Propechy's Ruin, Destiny's Rift Views: 59
Based on the beloved Radio 4 series, BLEAK EXPECTATIONS recounts the remarkable adventures of young Pip Bin as he tries to make his way in a world made all horrible by the machinations of his cruel guardian, Mr Gently Benevolent. Grim circumstances, mistaken identities, nightmarish court-cases, ridiculous names, convenient coincidences to resolve plot problems, over-sentimental death scenes and lots and lots of adjectives: Bleak Expectations is a novel like Charles Dickens might have written after far too much gin. Views: 59
Best Contemporary Women’s Fiction: Six Novels includes works by some of the finest novelists of today. Almost by Elizabeth Benedict chronicles the attempt of writer Sophy Chase to come to terms with the death of her almost ex-husband -- who may have committed suicide on the New England resort island where she left him just months before.Those Who Save Us by Jenna Blum follows Trudy, a professor of German history, as she investigates her mother's past and the truth surrounding her life in Germany during WWII. Combining a passionate, doomed love story, a vivid evocation of life during the war, and a poignant mother/daughter drama, Those Who Save Us is a profound exploration of what we endure to survive and the legacy of shame. The Hearts of Horses by Molly Gloss is a heartwarming, greatly satisfying story of a young woman with the rare talent of “gentling” wild horses and the unexpected and profound connections between people and animals. The Last Chinese Chef by Nicole Mones takes readers inside the hidden world of elite cuisine in modern China through the story of an American food writer in Beijing. When recently widowed Maggie McElroy is called to China to settle a claim against her late husband’s estate, she is blindsided by the discovery that he may have led a double life. The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox by Maggie O’Farrell is a gothic, intricate tale of family secrets, lost lives, and the freedom brought by truth that will haunt you long past its final page. The Magician’s Assistant by Ann Patchett tells the story of a secretive magician's death that sets in motion his partner's journey of self-discovery. Views: 59
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Teacher, Caitlin Fitzgerald runs for her life, taking a position as a governess on a cattle station in outback Australia . In this vast, arid country, populated by tough men and women, Caitlin finds more loyal friends than in the big city she left behind. And the station engineer, Harry Phillips wants much more than friendship. Jake Monterey, the aloof station owner, is another matter. He believes her ill-equipped to handle the outback. Determined to prove him wrong, Caitlin learns to defend herself, skills she will need if the danger left behind in Ireland follows her. Rating: Sensual. Views: 59
