Ysolde Bouchier is still coming to terms with the dragon part of her, while at the same time trying to free a friend of Baltic— her Black Dragon lover— from the weyr, get Baltic to meet with the dragons who want him dead, rescue a half-dragon damsel in over her head, raise the shade of the man everyone says killed her, and once and for all clear Baltic's name of the murder charges that continue to plague him. For Ysolde, being a dragon is starting to bite. Views: 8
A serial killer is hunting the Pacific Northwest, murdering victims in a gruesome and spectacular way. The local police suspect "monsters" are involved, and have called in Anita Blake and Edward, US Marshals who really know their monsters, to catch the killer. But some monsters are very real. The Harlequin have been the bogeymen of the vampire world for more than a thousand years; they are a secret so dark that even to speak their name can earn you a death sentence. Now they are here in America, hunting weretigers, and human police. The Harlequin serve the Mother of All Darkness, the first vampire. She was supposed to be dead, but only her body was destroyed. Now she needs a new one, and she's decided that Anita Blake's is the body she wants. Edward thinks the serial killings are a trap to lure Anita closer to the most dangerous vampire they've ever hunted. The vampires call Edward "Death," and Anita the "Executioner," but Mommy Darkest is coming to kill one, and possess the other, and she doesn't care how many others have to die along the way. Views: 8
'SHELLEY THE LIFEBOAT LABRADOR' is a story about our life in Southwold, Suffolk, England and moving down to Shoreham by Sea in Sussex. The story is linked by the writers personal experiences, and the bond and affection between the writer and his Labrador Dog 'SHELLEY' over a period of 13 years. The 'Lifeboat' connection is that the writer became a crew member of the Shoreham Harbour R.N.L.I Lifeboat Station (Coastguard in the USA). It is about the social lives around the station. Yes! there are the stories of rescues at sea, fund raising events, and situations associated with life around an active Lifeboat station with Offshore and Inshore Lifeboats. Lifeboat crews in those days did enjoy a few beers, as did the writer so there is plenty of real ale humour, which might not appeal to all readers! The Preface to the book is written by Peter Huxtable MBE who was Shoreham Harbour Lifeboat Coxswain and crew member for over 45 years and often took his dog Gilbert to seawith him, when he was a fisherman. This is a 'Real Salty Dog Story.' It was an era when the crews were steeped in family tradition and maroons were fired to launch the lifeboat! In the late 70's and early 80's technology was very different. Shelley was always at the boathouse waiting for the lifeboat to return from rescues ready to greet the crew with a wet paw at the bottom of the slipway. She helped withmany fund raising activities wearing her collecting boxes with real pride even working with Santa at Christmas. Janet Spencer of the RNLI made the following comment about the book in a review in the publication 'Lookout'. "The RNLI is a special organization to be part of,John has indeed been lucky to know so many wonderful people who loveand respect him along with his former faithful companion Shelley. Icertainly enjoyed reading all about it. The writer traveled around the UK due to his work, meeting many characters and visiting other Lifeboat stations sometimes staying away for days, with Shelley always in the back seat of the car. It is a story tinged with laughter,sadness and adventures. There were personal problems to overcome after a broken marriage and loss of his parents. It was a case of 'ONE MAN AND HIS DOG' starting life again as a team in pastures new. The bond between both, shows true affection proving that dogs do understand humans! The book is written in an informal,friendly and personal style giving the reader the opportunity to feel what it was like to see into the lives of both Shelley and itswriter. One is able to meet their many friends through the pages of this book! A respected photojournalist with many published features in the Nautical - Equestrian and Aviation Press the writer is also an established photographer. His images have beenused by the R.N.L.I and one even made a Royal Mail Postage stamp showing a helicopter rescue. He has recently been to sea with the Royal Navy and the crew of HMS Mersey writing a feature for the nautical press. Links to the Royal Airforce are mentioned followingthe rescue of one of the famous RAF Red Arrow Aerobatic Team pilots...This was one of Shelleys most exciting periods where she met the cream of the RAF. Shelley spent 13 happy years with her master before she departed over the 'Rainbow Bridge' and is no doubt telling her many canine friends about her adventures. You might need a large box of tissues at times !!! IT IS A BOOK FOR ALL DOG LOVERS AND THOSE INTERESTED IN THE SEA AND THE SOCIAL LIFE LINKED TO THE WORKINGS OF AN R.N.L.I (COASTGUARD) LIFEBOAT STATION IN THE LATE 70'SEARLY 80'S. READERS WHO WANT TO KNOW WHAT A REAL BOND BETWEEN ONE MAN AND HIS DOG IS ALL ABOUT WILL ENJOY THIS PERSONAL STORY. Views: 8
This brilliant sequel to Worldshaker follows the changed fortunes of Col and Riff as the juggernaut rolls on. Now the Filthies are in charge, and it's the Upper Decks people who are victimised and reduced to a ghetto-like existence.The battle continues as the Filthies take over the juggernaut Worldshaker and rename it Liberator. A world of deception and betrayal ensues as the revolution turns radical. With Col now in the minority with his Swank friends, what will happen to his relationship with Riff, as they both face the reality of a world changing its shape forever?Praise for Worldshaker:'Harland has constructed a world with overtones of the Victorian era, when capitalism was at its most aggressive, and taken us hopefully to a brighter dawn.' —Viewpoint'Harland has created a wonderfully brooding world that is part Dickens, part steam-punk and will appeal to those twelve and up who like their fantasy a little on the dark side.' Views: 8
Born into poverty, Joseph Stratford's clever mind has made him a rich mill owner, but he has earned himself a wicked reputation among the villagers of Fiddleton. Only firebrand Barbara Lampett can see beyond the cold heart of this gentleman in disguise.When visited by ghosts of Christmas past, present and future Joseph is brought down to earth with three thumps! But as the clock strikes midnight on Christmas Eve, has Joseph left it too late to claim the beautiful Barbara and enjoy learning the most delicious Christmas lesson of all? Views: 8
In the high stakes world of women's tennis, love means nothing. Or at least that's how Sinjin Smythe sees it. Then she begins to fall for her friend and former doubles partner Laure Fortescue. Having had her heart broken by one player, Sinjin isn't willing to have it happen again. The talented but oft-injured Brit enters Wimbledon fighting her feelings—and struggling to resurrect her career. Laure Fortescue has fame, fortune, and a ranking inside the top ten. She has everything she ever wanted. Everything except Sinjin Smythe. As a rule, Laure doesn't date other players. A rule she would gladly break if it means winning Sinjin's heart. Both women reach Wimbledon desperate to claim tennis's crown jewel—Sinjin because it would be her greatest victory, Laure because it could be her last. Where does love fit in a game that only one can win? Views: 8
To translate writings, you need a key to the code—and if the last writer of Martian died forty thousand years before the first writer of Earth was born ... how could the Martian be translated...? Views: 8
Did career criminal Alonzo Barnett, in and out of prison since age fifteen, commit the latest drug deal he's accused of? Yup, he's guilty as charged. But is he guilty as sin? That's the question criminal defense attorney Harrison J. Walker, the maverick known as Jaywalker, has to answer as he takes the court-appointed case. As Jaywalker is well aware, one wrong move, even for the right reason, can derail your life—and land an otherwise redeemed ex-con back in the slammer for years.Up against a team of prosecutors—one a talented, ethical newcomer, the other a sleazy, tightfisted veteran—Jaywalker has almost nothing on his side. Except his unshakable belief in his client...and the very real possibility of redemption for them both. Views: 8
