When P.I. Jade de Jong invites Superintendent David Patel on a scuba diving holiday in St. Lucia, she hopes the time away will rebuild their conflicted relationship. Jade’s dreams are soon shattered when David calls off their affair, forcing her into the arms of environmentalist Craig Niewoudt. But the next morning, romantic issues are put aside when a scuba diving instructor, Amanda Bolton, is found brutally stabbed to death.Amanda is a most unlikely candidate for murder—a quiet and intelligent woman who until a few months ago pursued a high-powered career as an air traffic controller. She had few acquaintances and no lovers. The only loose end is a postcard in her room from Jo’burg-based Themba Msamaya, asking how she is doing “after 813 and The Fallen.” Jade and David put their differences aside and start the deadly hunt. Views: 8
Fourteen-year-old Jory was so handsome, so gentle. And Bart had such a dazzling imagination for a nine year old.
Then the lights came on in the abandoned house next door. Soon the
Old Lady in Black was there, watching their home with prying eyes,
guarded by her strange old butler. Soon the shrouded woman had Bart over
for cookies and ice cream and asked him to call her "Grandmother."
And soon Bart's transformation began...
A transformation that sprang from "the book of secrets" the gaunt
old butler had given him... a transformation fed by the hint of terrible
things about his mother and father... a transformation that led him
into shocking acts of violence, self-destruction and perversity.
And now while this little boy trembles on the edge of madness, his
anguished parents, his helpless brother, an obsessed old woman and the
vengeful, powerful butler await the climax to a horror that flowered in
an attic long ago, a horror whose thorns are still wet with blood, still
tipped with fire. Views: 8
ReviewPraise for Robin Hobb: 'Hobb is superb, spinning wonderful characters and plots from pure imagination.' Conn Iggulden 'Hobb is one of the great modern fantasy writers! what makes her novels as addictive as morphine is not just their imaginative brilliance but the way her characters are compromised and manipulated by politics.' The Times 'Hobb is a remarkable storyteller.' Guardian 'Robin Hobb writes achingly well' SFX Praise for The Liveship Traders series: 'Even better than the Assassin books. I didn't think that was possible' George R R Martin Product DescriptionMegan Lindholm (Wizard of the Pigeons) writes tightly constructed SF and fantasy with a distinctly contemporary feel. Robin Hobb (Assassin's Quest) writes sprawling, multi-volume fantasies set in imaginary realms. These two writers, apparently so different, are, of course, the same person, each reflecting an aspect of a single multifaceted imagination. Inheritance gathers the best of Hobb and Lindholm's shorter fiction into one irreplaceable volume containing ten stories and novellas (seven by Lindholm, three by Hobb), together with a revealing introduction and extensive, highly readable story notes. The Lindholm section leads off with the Hugo and Nebula-nominated novella 'A Touch of Lavender,' a powerful account of love, music, poverty, and addiction set against an extended encounter between human and alien societies. Other memorable entries include 'Cut,' a reflection on the complex consequences of freedom, and the newly published 'Drum Machine,' an equally absorbing meditation on the chaotic nature of the creative impulse. Two of Robin Hobb's contributions revisit the world of her popular Live Traders series. 'Homecoming' enlarges the earlier history of those novels through the journal entries of Lady Carillion Carrock, while 'The Inheritance' concerns a disenfranchised young woman who comes to understand the true nature of her grandmother's legacy. And in 'Cat's Meat,' a long and wonderful story written expressly for this collection, an embattled single mother reclaims her life with the help of a gifted--and utterly ruthless--cat. Inheritance offers the best of two separate but related fictional worlds. Whatever their differences, the Hobb and Lindholm stories have certain crucial elements in common: their intelligence, their attention to detail, and their instant, almost effortless accessibility. Together, these beautifully crafted tales constitute a unique and important collection that offers both offers both intellectual pleasure and pure narrative excitement on virtually every page. Views: 8
A collection of five erotic stories with mixed and varied themes.Master and Commander by Sadie WolfHis favorite thing is oral sex and making women come first. Now isn’t that a man we’d all like to meet? When Jill sets Rebecca up with her brother Mark, she believes she might have finally met the right one, but has she? On their first meeting she begs him to forgive her, to punish her for what she’s done, but will he?The Spanking Man by Monica BelleWhen an older, balding squat bodied man threatens to spank Tamar Chertsey, not only is she outraged but she actually blames herself for not being bold enough to put him in his place the moment he suggests it. But as the night wears on, the images of a spanking become a fantasy, and the fantasy she is conjuring up becomes almost unbearable. As days go by her fantasies consume her to the point she must act upon them, but does she go too far?Perfect Bound by Shanna GermainAn erotic bookstore with a typical looking... Views: 8
Join Merry Hanson, a very modern fifteen-year-old living in Pennsylvania's Amish country, as she faces the true-to-life struggles and heartfelt triumphs of growing up to be the best she can be in God's eyes. Whispers Down the Lane When Lissa Vyner shows up bruised and beaten, Merry enlists the help of her Amish friend Rachel Zook. Secret in the Willows After her Amish neighbors' farm is vandalized, Merry resolves to find the culprit before an innocent person is blamed. Catch a Falling Star With her crush on Jon Klein stymied by Lissa, Merry mystifies nearly everyone when she begins spending time with fun-loving Levi Zook. Night of the Fireflies Susie Zook reminds Merry of her long-deceased twin, but the parallel becomes hauntingly similar in the wake of a terrible accident. A Cry in the Dark An abandoned baby girl appears to be the answer to Merry's prayers, but she isn't the only one with hopes for baby Charity. Views: 8
In the 1970s, for a nine-year-old in Ireland, a Tea Time Express cake was a treat beyond imagining, a whole packet of Tayto to yourself was a rarity and ham and cabbage was a much-loved family favourite. In Six at the Table, Sheila Maher tells the story of her childhood through meals shared around the kitchen table – and occasionally from the boot of the car on long family trips – and celebrates the central role that the food lovingly prepared by her mother played in her young years. Exotic Lilt and exploding Moondust have their thrills, but it is her mother's Sunday roasts, steak and kidney pies and home-made Jaffa cakes that create the regular and comforting rhythm of Sheila's life and of the rest of her boisterous family. Though, worryingly, her dad has suddenly lost his appetite ... From sliced egg, beetroot and cold ham salad on summer days to the milk puddings that mark the passage of the winter weeks, Six at the Table is a nostalgic journey through an Irish... Views: 8
A thrilling standalone sequel to ATLANTIS, David Gibbins' international bestseller of high-action adventure, marine archaeology and the exploration of one of history's most fascinating and enduring mysteries. A lost Nazi bunker in a forest in Germany contains a dreadful secret. But is there a horrifying new dimension - another ingredient in the Nazi's rule of terror? Marine archaeologist Jack Howard returns to the lost island of Atlantis in the Black Sea to answer questions about the Atlantis priests that have plagued him. Then by tracking down the 1930s expeditions of Himmler's Ahnenerbe - the Nazi's Department of Cultural Heritage - and its link with Atlantis, Jack realises he is not just on the trail of the greatest lost relics from the past. Could there possibly be a terrifying new version of 'Atlantis', a priesthood of evil? Jack must uncover the truth before it is too late.About the AuthorDavid Gibbins has worked in underwater archaeology all his professional life. After taking a PhD from Cambridge University he taught archaeology in Britain and abroad, and is a world authority on ancient shipwrecks and sunken cities. He has led numerous expeditions to investigate underwater sites in the Mediterranean and around the world. He currently divides his time between fieldwork, England and Canada. Views: 8
An account of two people - Fred and Rose West - who lived together, raised (and killed) children, provided sexual services for anyone interested, and pretended to provide social services for single women. Investigated and told by one of the greatest journalists and writers of the last twenty years, this is the most powerful and upsetting true crime book you will ever read. Views: 8
He was heir to the Sinclair fortune. She was a beautiful adventurer. And one night, Colt Sinclair and Frannie Beaudine disappeared. Their small plane was never found, and their fate remained a mystery. Until now -- almost fifty years later. Restless and grounded from flying for three weeks, Penelope Chestnut discovers a tantalizing clue to the lovers' mysterious disappearance--and gets more than she bargained for. Rumors of her discovery bring Wyatt Sinclair to the small town of Cold Spring, New Hampshire. He's determined a to uncover what really happened to his legendary uncle and to put to rest a family scandal. But the truth is more complicated and deadly than either ever imagined. As they battle an unknown threat, Wyatt and Penelope also fight for a lose as doomed as Colt and Frannie's ...unless this time--against all odds-- love will be enough. Views: 8
Black Water, a small comfortable town nestled in the shadow of Black Water Mountain, whispers dark legends—stories of a secret colonial-era military prison hidden somewhere within the landscape. Other tales depict the torturous conversion and burning of witches just before the Civil War. They speak of a brutal prison warden and a cruel priest, who even today haunt the wood of the mountain side. Legends are what they have always been, that is until visitors arrive at the Heart House—a homestead on the very top of the mountain and one-time stop on the Underground Railroad. These students, intent on documenting the historical house, stumble upon the root of these terrible legends and the unspeakable horrors of its antiquity. Now this evil stirs, emanating from its sanctuary and seeking revenge against the trespassers and the sleepy town of Black Water below. Review Review by: David A on Aug. 25, 2011: FB2Library.Elements.CiteItem * * * WARNING: The contents of this book are intended for mature audiences 18 years of age and older. Language, violence, and sexual situations may apply. Views: 8
