Beneath the streets of Seattle, a long-forgotten war is about to be renewed...Richard McAllister, a spiritually destitute homeless man and Knight of the Yn Saith, protects one of seven portals linking his world to that of Annwn, where the fey Tuatha de Dannan of antiquity have been relegated by a long-running religious war.Unknown to Richard though, powerful forces are aligning against him and all he stands to keep safe. In the wilds of a discarded world, Philip Plantagenet, son of Henry II, moves to claim a birthright nine centuries in the making, one that drives him to eliminate the Tuatha de Dannan--at any cost to both worlds. In the halls of Vatican City, Cardinal Vicar Cormac Pell O'Connor schemes to control the Heliwr--the Unfettered Knight--one who possesses the great power known as the Dark Thorn.The three men are on a collision course with history--and their futures.For in the wilds of Annwn, death comes as easily as magic.Haunted by a past he can't forget and a knightly responsibility he can't shun, Richard is drawn into levels of machinations--and two worlds--far darker than any he has prepared for.Review"The Dark Thorn is one exciting book. From start to finish, there are strong characters, dangers lurking around every corner and cliffhangers that will leave you breathless. A fine tale by a talented writer." -- Terry Brooks, New York Times Bestselling AuthorAbout the AuthorShawn Speakman grew up in the beautiful wilds of Washington State near Mt. St. Helens. After moving to Seattle to attend the University of Washington, he befriended New York Times bestselling fantasy author Terry Brooks and became his webmaster. Under Terry's tutelage, Shawn completed his writing certificate at the prestigious Maui Writers Conference before finishing his contemporary fantasy novel--The Dark Thorn.He was a manager at one of the largest Barnes & Noble Booksellers in the country for many years but now owns the online bookstore The Signed Page, manages the websites for authors Naomi Novik and David Anthony Durham, and freelance writes for Random House at Suvudu.Shawn is a cancer survivor, loves dark beer, and currently lives in Seattle, Washington. Views: 46
ME? MARRY YOU?It took just one brief touch of Adam Wyatt's lips to Blythe Elliot's mouth to ignite a fire so hot neither could deny it. And now, thanks to that one reckless night of passion, Blythe has an unplanned surprise for Adam...and he has an unexpected proposal for her!OKAY...I DO.Blythe is sure she has nothing in common with stubborn, old-fashioned Adam—except for the baby she carries, the signed marriage certificate...and the house they share. But living together soon makes them realize that it wasn't sex, but love, that created their child. If only one of them would admit it first.... Views: 46
A staggering, unnerving story collection about the lost members of the Boomer Generationchronic underachievers at work and love whose malaise is tempered by booze and cars. They seek solace in each other's company via weekend trips and wine-fuelled dinner parties when not conducting interventions or fixing their cars; through moments of seeming indifference, humor, and false bravado, their demeanors mask a disquieting rage at how they've lost their way and a burning, shattering desire to try to find it again.Dennis E. Bolen is a former parole officer and the author of six previous works of fiction in Canada. Views: 46
THE RULEBREAKERS Ex-cop Jake Cavanaugh lived by his own laws now. Never stop for strangers. Never trust seemingly innocent gorgeous blondes. Never get emotionally involved with a woman again. Then along came Samantha Martin. When Jake found her lost and afraid by the side of the road, his old white-knight complex reared its head ... and his cop instincts took over. Samantha was trouble -- and she was in trouble. Suddenly Jake was on the run and looking for answers -- fast. Because Rule Number One was broken and Number Two was getting shaky. And one more night with Sam just might leave him with no rules at all.... Views: 46
A serial killer takes his dead victims' portraits and sends them to the media. Lieutenant Eve Dallas counts on her husband's help to crack the case, but he's just learned a devastating truth about his past. Views: 46
Sara Colson, a woman with a past. Her life was a lesson in torment, her death a nightmare of rape and torture.Catherine Colson was almost ten when she witnessed her mother's terrifying death. The trauma of which robbed her of her voice and got her locked away in a psychiatric unit.A troubled soul, Catherine is defensively hostile. At first glance she is rude and brash, but take the time to look beneath the surface and she is so much more.Having grown up being called a freak due to her exceptional IQ and a photographic memory, Catherine has little self worth and even less confidence. Except in her work - in that she takes great pride and works hard to achieve success. Her experiences of men have been brutal and terrifying, and so she dresses down to hide her femininity. Her lovely blonde hair is cut drastically short and she never wears 'girl clothes.'A chance meeting at a client's office brings Catherine to the attention of Logan Sayers, and he is fascinated by her. Tall and broad, he plays prop-forward for a local rugby team and doesn't take crap from anyone - except Catherine.Sparks may fly between them but it all adds to the passion and the mystery that is Catherine Colson, Sara's child. Views: 46
Documentary filmmaker Maggie MacGowen accepts a legacy bequeathed to her by Mike Flint, her LA cop husband: Find Jesús Ramón, a boy who vanished from Mike’s police car ten years earlier. Filmmaker Maggie MacGowen has taken on many tough assignments over the years. However, when her husband, LA Detective Mike Flint, asks her to take a fresh look at a decade-old unsolved case of a boy who went missing, she isn’t sure that she’s up to the challenge. But how does one say no to a dead man? Maggie seeks information from anyone who has a connection: a spoiled cop, an ex-con taxi dancer, the dead youth’s gang set--the hookers, the cons, the addicts, the homeless and the hopeless--and the good and decent people among them who remain the foundation of a community always in transition, always under siege. The answers Maggie discovers aren’t what she expects, nor is the sometimes deadly opposition from all sides. But she finds strength from her own resilience...and an acceptance of Mike’s final decision. Views: 46
Product DescriptionBestselling author Jerry Eicher concludes the Little Valley Series with one more glimpse into young Ella’s Amish world. She loves the widower Ivan Stutzman’s children and enjoys caring for them. Although she is genuinely devoted to Preacher Stutzman and keenly aware of his desire to propose, her feelings for him stop short of romantic love. Yet Ella yearns for marriage and wonders if what she and Ivan have is enough.When the handsome Englisha stops by and asks about converting to the Amish faith, Ella is intrigued and warily agrees to meet with him. Soon Ella realizes she’s torn between her devotion to Ivan and his children and her growing feelings for the Englisha. With dire consequences at stake, Ella must determine what the truth is, if her feelings are dependable, and how to stay faithful to the will of God.About This Series: The Little Valley Series follows Ella Yoder, a young independent Amish woman who has suffered the loss of her beloved fiancé. Relying on her faith and the support of her community, she picks up the pieces of her shattered life and learns to live, love, and dream again. Views: 46
