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David Drake’s two Tom Kelly technothrillers in one volume. Day-after-tomorrow technothriller action with a raw, gritty and extremely effective hero you might want to forget, but can’t, fending off Soviet aggression and alien attack. SkyripperDuring the Cold War, a Soviet scientist has knowledge the Earth will be attacked by aliens, but only the U.S. has the laser-based technology to knock out the alien weaponry. Enter Tom Kelly, American spy, navigator of the U.S. intelligence agency spaghetti, and ruthlessly effective operative when it comes to doing his job. Kelly will get the information into the right hands to save most of humanity – but in the process, he’s prepared to annihilate anyone who gets in the way of his duty. FortressTom Kelly and his ruthless, adventurous ways return in an alternate past as JFK builds a space station to guard against alien attack. Now nefarious forces with the Soviet Union as well as actual, evil aliens are trying to turn it against Earth, and the U.S. THEY may have the high ground and the element of surprise on their hands, but WE have Tom Kelly. For better or worse. Or both.Says David Drake of his Loose Cannon hero: “Tom Kelly is me on a very bad day. Kelly also has virtues; but he won’t compromise, and he’s absolutely ruthless.”About David Drake:“[P]rose as cold and hard s the metal alloy of a tank…rivals Crane and Remarque…” – Chicago Sun-Times“Drake couldn’t write a bad action scene at gunpoint.” – Booklist“The fun is in the telling, and Mr. Drake has a strong voice. I want more!” –Philadelphia Weekly Press“[C]haracter development combined with first-rate action and memorable world designs.” –SFReader.com Views: 70
It was lust at first sight . . .She was a vision, an exotic goddess who floated across the ballroom, conjuring images of warm nights and silk sheets, and Lord Charlemagne Griffin felt lightning shoot straight to his . . . well, he was definitely interested. So the lady isn't exactly the sharpest knife on the rack, as Shay soon discovers, but the generous bosom just above her low neckline more than makes up for it. Before he knows it, Shay is bragging about an impending business deal to impress her . . .Lady Sarala Carlisle may appear naïve, but too late Shay realizes her unconventional beauty masks a razor-sharp intelligence and flawless instincts—and she'd just bested him! Well, two can play at this game, and one of Shay's many skills is the fine art of seduction.But in this contest, the only thing to lose is one's heart. Views: 70
Jolene led the perfect life: a sexy G-man, her own fishing charter service, a cozy cabin in the woods, and all the outdoor sex play she could dream up. Until a madman threatens her peaceful life… FBI agent Tony Greer loves Jolene, and hammocks or handcuffs, it’s all good fun. But when someone attacks his woman, it’s no game for Tony, who’ll use every weapon in his arsenal to protect her. Views: 70
A sharp, occasionally shocking, memoir that will change how you look at
teenage mothers, The Girl Who Couldn’t Say No is told with frank South
African humour and refreshingly mature insight. Tracy Engelbrecht tells
the story of how she came to find herself pregnant at 15, and how she
coped with pregnancy, birth and homework.An eye-opener for teens and
their parents alike, as well as a message of hope, empathy and respect
for those who have experienced a teenage pregnancy. No M-TV teen moms, no sugar-coating, no horror stories - just honesty, humility, humour and love. Real life. Views: 70
Sixteen-year-old Silvermay Hawker feels drawn to the newcomer in her village - a young man of solemn good looks named Tamlyn. But only heartache can come of this, because Tamlyn is devoted to Nerigold and to little Lucien, her son.So things seem, until the dark forces of Coyle Strongbow come in search of Nerigold's baby and Silvermay is swept up in the young family's escape. When Lucien is entrusted to her care, she discovers the startling horror of what he might become, and the truth about Tamlyn, too.Can Lucien be spared his fate, or is he doomed to become like Coyle? And Tamlyn, can he be trusted, can he be loved and can he love in return? Silvermay's heart will not give him up, but what happens when devotion becomes a weapon in the hands of the ruthless? Views: 70
A lost treasure trove (6,000 documents) from her grandmother's attic about Anne Frank and her family, now woven into a chronicle. An old lady dies in Basel, Switzerland. Her devoted daughter-in-law, Gertrude, steels herself to do what all families must in the aftermath of death--she heads upstairs to the attic to sort through the effects. But Helene Elias wasn't just any old lady, and none could put a price on what she left as an inheritance. Helene Elias was born Helene Frank, sister to Otto Frank, and thus Anne Frank's aunt. Alice Frank, the matriarch and grandmother of the family, left Germany for Switzerland in the 1930s, and though her family had scattered across Europe, she remained at the hub of their lives. They wrote voluminously, sent photos, visited for summer holidays and reunions, and of course wrote about them when they returned home. Alice kept every bit she could. It all sat upstairs in the house, which was eventually passed down to... Views: 70
When his brother and her father die in the same accident, Nikos and Leah agree to a three-year marriage to provide stability for his niece until she leaves for college. As the end of the marriage draws near, Leah prepares to move on, but Nikos decides losing Leah is unacceptable—and he’ll do whatever it takes to keep her. Views: 70
The novel of the classic horror film, with an introduction by Simon Pegg!WHEN THERE IS NO MORE ROOM IN HELL, THE DEAD WILL WALK THE EARTHGeorge A. Romero terrified a generation with his iconic horror film and with this cult-classic novel. Immerse yourself in this unparalleled vision from the revered master of the zombie apocalypse…and be terrified all over again.Zombies have overpowered the living and ravaged the world. Society has collapsed as humans race to save themselves. No one knows how far the creatures have spread, or how to stop them. In downtown Philadelphia, four people escape the chaos and find shelter in a vacated shopping mall. But as their greed spirals and the undead close in, their haven for waiting out the end of the world becomes the last battleground for survival. And there is nowhere left to hide…“Dawn of the Dead is one of the best horror movies ever made.” —Roger Ebert Views: 70
A collection of stories Santa's special miracle by Ann Major All widowed Noreen Black's son wanted for Christmas was a daddy, but even Santa couldn't bring the man she loved into their family. Grant Hale's comforting arms almost made Noreen forget why she'd run from him years ago. Yet when he discovered the child she'd kept secret, only a miracle would grant a little boy's wish… Lights out! by Rita Rainville Despite a grandfather named Kris K. Ringle, Carroll Stilwell's holidays weren't starting out well. Grandpa's experiments with seasonal decoration kept putting out lights all over town, and their handsome new neighbor was complainting about the power failures. But despite his anger, Carroll kept wondering how he would look under her tree! Always and forever by Lindsay McKenna Fighter pilot Kyle Anderson waged a private war against desire for the one woman he could never have. Gale Taylor had sworn never to give her heart again…until a twist of fate at Christmas sne her into Kyle's arms for always. The mysterious gift by Kaltheleen Creighton Christmas looked bleak. Karen Todd was broke, with eight-year-old Andrew to support. Only mechanic – and guardian angel – Tony Angelo stood between her and total poverty. After all, no car, no job. Then Andrew asked Santa for a very special gift. Would Tony be an angel one more time? Views: 70
