Hired by Carl Hallman, the desperate-eyed junkie scion of an obscenely wealthy political dynasty, detective Lew Archer investigates the suspicious deaths of his parents, Senator Hallman and his wife Alicia. Arriving in the sleepy town of Purissima, Archer discovers that orange groves may be where the Hallmans made their mint, but they've has been investing heavily in political intimidation and police brutality to shore up their rancid wealth. However, after years of dastardly double-crossing and low down dirty-dealing, the family seem to be on the receiving end of a karmic death-blow. With two dead already and another consigned to the nuthouse, Archer races to crack the secret before another Hallman lands on the slab.Murder, madness and greed grace The Doomsters, where a tony façade masks the rot and corruption within.From the Trade Paperback edition. Views: 30
When Shawn's partner Gus decides he doesn't want to be a detective anymore and gets a real job, Shawn wonders: Is this the end of Psych? Or is it the end of Gus?After a fellow executive at Benson Pharmaceuticals turns up dead, Gus realizes he needs Shawn more than ever to solve the murder before he's forced to take an early—and permanent—retirement. Views: 30
Holidays in Heck takes the reader on a globe-trotting journey to far-reaching places including China, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan and the Galapagos Islands. The collection begins after the Iraq War, when P.J. retired from being a war correspondent because he was "too old to keep being scared stiff and too stiff to keep sleeping on the ground." Instead he embarked on supposedly more comfortable and allegedly less dangerous travels - often with family in tow - which mostly left him wishing he were under artillery fire again. The result is a hilarious and oftentimes moving portrait of life in the fast lane - only this time as a husband and father of three. Views: 30
From designer dresses to surgical scrubs!Her Sterling-Thorne surname opens doors, and Vicky is passionate about nursing at Miguel Torres's community clinic. The Spanish doctor, however, isn't convinced she has what it takes. Vicky is determined to show him that behind her socialite reputation lies a heart of gold—a heart that's rapidly falling for her gorgeous new boss! Views: 30
There was a small branch lying
at one side. It was only about twenty inches long, and someone had cut all the
side twigs off it. Trixie picked it up, curious as usual. It came from a
crab-apple tree.
There was a dark
stain on the heavy end of the piece of wood. And caught in the grain of the
wood was a small tuft of gray hair. The stain could only be blood. . ..
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Known for his network of conservative websites that draws millions of readers everyday, Andrew Breitbart has one main goal: to make sure the "liberally biased" major news outlets in this country cover all aspects of a story fairly. Breitbart is convinced that too many national stories are slanted by the news media in an unfair way. In Righteous Indignation, Breitbart talks about the key issues that Americans face, how he has aligned himself with the Tea Party, and how one needs to deal with the liberal news world head on. Along the way, he details his early years, working with Matt Drudge, The Huffington Post, and so on, and how Breitbart developed his unique style of launching key websites to help get the word out to conservatives all over. A rollicking and controversial read, Breitbart will certainly raise your blood pressure, one way or another.ReviewRighteous is three books in one, each self-contained. Together, they weave a narrative that will remind many readers of their own lives. Even if you don't share all of Andrew's political beliefs, you will find yourself identifying with at least some of his story and conclusions. The book is part biography, part history lesson, and part manifesto, and it flows with clarity of purpose from one page to the next. It subtly draws you into a narrative, strung through the whole book, where he meticulously makes the case against the media and pop culture, which, he argues, help spread and normalize the liberal agenda. He also explains how to combat that agenda. (The Daily Caller )Right smack in the middle of this volume is where Mr. Breitbart's narrative takes off like a rocket. The chapter "Breakthrough" is in and of itself well worth the price of "Righteous Indignation." (The Washington Times ) About the AuthorAndrew Breitbart is the creator of Breitbart.com, Breitbart.tv, Big Hollywood and Big Government. His new website, Big Journalism, launched in December 2009. His websites get millions of hits everyday. Views: 30
"The Sith always betray one another. . . . I'm sure you'll learn that soon enough."The overthrow of the Republic is complete. The Separatist forces have been smashed, the Jedi Council nearly decimated, and the rest of the Order all but destroyed. Now absolute power rests in the iron fist of Darth Sidious--the cunning Sith lord better known as the former Senator, now Emperor, Palpatine. But more remains to be done. Pockets of resistance in the galaxy must still be defeated and missing Jedi accounted for . . . and dealt with. These crucial tasks fall to the Emperor's ruthless enforcer, Darth Vader. In turn, the Dark Lord has groomed a lethal apprentice entrusted with a top-secret mission: to comb the galaxy and dispatch the last of his masters' enemies, thereby punctuating the dark side's victory with the Jedi's doom.Since childhood, Vader's nameless agent has known only the cold, mercenary creed of the Sith. His past is a void; his present, the carrying out of... Views: 30
A poet at heart, Amy Minato rejects her life of consumption in Chicago to go back to nature—specifically, to a commune in Oregon, where she rediscovers herself. She also cops occasionally to the pretentiousness of her mission, and laughs along with the reader at her attempts to be both environmentally-friendly and sane, considering the fact that she's moved in with a bunch of strangers in a remote locale. Jan Muir, a relative of the great environmentalist John Muir, lends her beautiful black-and-white illustrations to the bookWritten with a grace and clarity of vision reminiscent of Annie Dillard's prose, Siesta Lane is both a practical case study in living green, and the heartwarming story of a modern idealist who dives head-first into the fray and discovers just what it takes to live a year unplugged. This is a must-read for armchair adventurers and a perfect, engaging primer for anyone who wants to stride confidently into the new, environmentally-conscious... Views: 30
All of Tanya Huff’s short stories featuring homicide cop turned P.I.
Vicki Nelson, her partner Mike Celluci, and vampire Henry Fitzroy."This Town Ain't Big Enough" is a sequel to Blood Pact, where Vicki
has to deal with another vampire encroaching in her territory.
Suspenseful and intense, this was probably my favorite short story.
"What Manner of Man" takes place in Henry's past, where he tries to
track down a spy. This was another fun one with plenty of intrigue, in
the Regency era setting.
"The Cards Also Say" is another that follows Blood Pact. This time, Vicki hears an ominous message from a psychic.
"The Vengeful Spirit of Lake Nepeakea" follows Vicki and Mike to a
remote lake that the locals say harbors a monster. This story had plenty
of humor surrounding the mystery.
"Someone to Share the Night" stars Henry who begins to feel a little lonely, so he takes out a personal ad.
"Another Fine Nest" involves Vicki and Mike tracking down
blood-sucking underground bugs. This was very suspenseful, with a high
"ick factor."
"Scleratus" is a darker story, where Henry remembers his bloody past.
"Critical Analysis" involves Vicki and Henry trying to solve an
impossible murder. These are always my favorite kind of murder
mysteries.
"So This Is Christmas" throws Vicki into the role of Scrooge for this entertaining holiday tale.
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