Flannery O'Connor was working on Everything That Rises Must Converge at the time of her death. This collection is an exquisite legacy from a genius of the American short story, in which she scrutinizes territory familiar to her readers: race, faith, and morality. The stories encompass the comic and the tragic, the beautiful and the grotesque; each carries her highly individual stamp and could have been written by no one else. Views: 57
When “Thin Vinnie” Momesso gets whacked it looks like just another mob hit on one of their own. But the case quickly turns darker. Behind it is a woman. But what kind of woman can order a pro hit on a made mob guy? Momma Lupe can. As Connell starts to dig in, he begins to learn how truly evil and cold-blooded this mystery figure really is .He vows to bring Momma crashing down. Someone’s gonna pay! Views: 57
Peak Everything addresses many of the cultural, psychological, and practical changes we will have to make as nature rapidly dictates our new limits. This latest book from Richard Heinberg, author of three of the most important books on Peak Oil, touches on the most important aspects of the human condition at this unique moment in time. A combination of wry commentary and sober forecasting on subjects as diverse as farming and industrial design, this book tells how we might make the transition from the Age of Excess to the Era of Modesty with grace and satisfaction, while preserving the best of our collective achievements. A must-read for individuals, business leaders, and policymakers who are serious about effecting real change. Views: 57
The first death: Seventeen-year-old Lin Fox finds a body in an orchard. As she backs away in horror, she steps on broken glass. The second death: Then blood appears on her doorstep - blood, and broken glass.The third death: Something terrible is found in the cemetery. Shards of broken glass lie by a grave. Who will be next? As the attacks become more sinister, Lin doesn't know who to trust. She's getting closer to the truth behind these chilling discoveries, but with each move the danger deepens. Because someone wants Lin gone - and won't give up until he's got rid of her and her family. Forever. Views: 57
Product DescriptionA genetically engineered bacteriophage mutates into a worldwide zombie plague, infecting people by the billions. Amid the chaos, weary survivors struggle to find a place of refuge, battling not just the revivified dead but their own demented fellow survivors. Meanwhile, stalking the inheritors of this blighted world is another mysterious group of creatures. Are they forces for good, as their angelic appearances seem to suggest, or just another predator, one that is far more insidious? Rod Redux is back with a new stand-alone novel, featuring ample doses of twisted humor, funny and unforgettable characters, and extreme horror.With 99% of the population turned into brain-eating zombies, the last warm-blooded human beings have suddenly become the most valuable food commodity on the planet. Views: 57
Emily shouldn’t be fooling around with her boyfriend Brandon, but it’s hard to care about rules when being bad feels so good. But everything changes when his stepdad comes home early. Handsome Mr. North has always been strict, but his punishment is rougher than Emily could have ever imagined. All Brandon can do is watch helplessly as his stepdad takes his virgin girlfriend… without protection. Views: 57
