The quaint little beach town of Winston, California, may be full of wholesome townsfolk, picturesque beaches, and laid back charm, but Clare Knight is about to uncover something underneath its thriving demeanor. Someone is hiding something, and it's as gruesome as the townsfolk, and their stately homes, are stunning. Amanda Stavros, fellow classmate and resident of Winston, is gone and there's no sign of her ever coming back. Everyone says she was taken and murdered, but where's the evidence? Why isn't there a single ounce of proof? And why is everyone okay with this, except for Clare? Luckily--or as it's been turning out, unluckily--Clare possesses a gift, an ability to see visions from the clothes she works with. And since her clothes come solely from the townsfolk, Clare has become privy to some startling and disturbing memories of these townspeople. Will she uncover who killed Amanda Stavros? Or is she just moving herself up in line to be the next... Views: 34
A compelling story of honour, love and bravery set against the backdrop of the violence, brutality and corruption of the Norman conquest of England. Norman knight Alan de Gauville participates in the invasion and the ensuing subjugation of England and its people. Enfeoffed as a reward for his services Alan marries a young Anglo-Danish widow and struggles to protect all he holds dear against violent attack and political intrigue. The first book of a trilogy, historical fact and real characters are woven into stories which make medieval England come alive. Views: 34
In this mind-bending, stunningly inventive, and brilliantly researched sequel to In Courts of the Sun, one man holds the key to saving the world from the coming apocalypse . . . or ensuring its complete destruction.In Brian D’Amato’s first novel, In the Courts of the Sun, a team of scientists sent math prodigy and Mayan descendant Jed DeLanda back in time to the year AD 664 to learn how the ancient Maya played a powerful divination game to predict the apocalypse in 2012. But after arriving in the body of a willing human sacrifice instead of a Mayan king, Jed’s experiences led him to the fateful decision that rather than avert the apocalypse, he must ensure instead that the world ends.Using his knowledge of the divination game, Jed sets in motion a series of events that will bring about the destruction of humanity, ending the world’s pain and suffering once and for all. But before the plan can be completed, the organization that sent him into the past discovers his intention and devotes every resource to stop him.Taking readers back to the dizzying action of ancient times,The Sacrifice Game is a breathtaking odyssey in which Jed must survive bloody wars, ruthless leaders, shifting alliances, and unspeakable betrayal to learn about the Game, before his time in both the ancient Mayan empire and the present day runs out.Review“The prose style is highly entertaining ... [The Sacrifice Game] moves like a well-oiled machine, carrying us along on Jed’s world-destroying adventure.” –Booklist Praise for IN THE COURTS OF THE SUN:"D'Amato's absolutely amazing thriller about the end of the world...takes over the late Michael Crichton's territory with a loud band...If you like historical thrillers, this one's for you."-Chicago Tribune "With a whirlwind plot and meticulous research and some downright giggly smartass comments by the narrator in both time frames, it really can't miss."- The San Diego Union-Tribune "Fans of the late Michael Crichton will welcome this engrossing SF thriller."-Publishers WeeklyAbout the AuthorBRIAN D’AMATO is the author of Beauty and In the Courts of the Sun. He is also an artist whose work has been shown in galleries and museums, including the Whitney Museum and the New Museum of Contemporary Art in New York City. He divides his time among New York City, Chicago, and Michigan. Views: 34
The most anticipated nonfiction book of the season, this year's Massey Lectures is a visionary look at the way the human mind can shape the future by world-renowned physicist Neil Turok. Views: 34
SynopsisWhen Eloise Cribb receives the news that her husband's ship has been lost at sea she wonders how she is ever going to manage. With two young children, the rent overdue and almost nothing to live on, she has no alternative but to turn to his estranged family for help.She sets off on the long and arduous journey to Yorkshire, but is met with hostility and soon realises she has little choice but to return to London. Virtually destitute and desperate, Eloise is faced with her worst nightmare: she must either go to the workhouse, or abandon her children at the Foundling Hospital. But she is determined to keep them safe and under her protective wing at all costs... Views: 34
Review“Eloquent ... An aggressively written account of frontline combat, with plenty of action.” (KIRKUS REVIEWS )“Reads like a first-person thriller narrated by a sniper. The bare-bones facts are stunning. .... A first-rate military memoir.” (BOOKLIST )“American Sniper is the inside story of what it’s like to be in war. A brave warrior and patriot, Chris Kyle writes frankly about the missions, personal challenges, and hard choices that are part of daily life of an elite SEAL Sniper. It’s a classic!” (RICHARD MARCINKO (USN, Ret.), First Commanding Officer of SEAL Team Six and #1 bestselling author of Rogue Warrior )“In the community of elite warriors, one man has risen above our ranks and distinguished himself as unique. Chris Kyle is that man. A master sniper, Chris has done and seen things that will be talked about for generations to come.” (MARCUS LUTTRELL, former USN SEAL, recipient of the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism under fire, #1 bestselling author of Lone Survivor )“The raw and unforgettable narrative of the making of our country’s record-holding sniper, Chris Kyle’s memoir is a powerful book, both in terms of combat action and human drama. Chief Kyle is a true American warrior down to the bone, the Carlos Hathcock of a new generation.” (CHARLES W. SASSER, Green Beret (US Army Ret.) and author of One Shot, One Kill ) About the AuthorSEAL Team 3 Chief Chris Kyle served four combat tours in Operation Iraqi Freedom and elsewhere. For his bravery in battle, he was awarded two Silver Stars, five Bronze Stars with Valor, two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, and one Navy and Marine Corps Commendation. Additionally, he received the Grateful Nation Award, given by the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs. Following his combat deployments, he became chief instructor for training Naval Special Warfare Sniper and Counter-Sniper teams, and he authored the Naval Special Warfare Sniper Doctrine, the first Navy SEAL sniper manual. Today, he is president of Craft International (www.craftintl.com), a world-class leader in training and security. He lives with his family in Texas, where he devotes much of his spare time to helping disabled veterans. Views: 34
Product DescriptionThe lavish wedding celebration of British rock star Colin Elliot and American lawyer Laurel Chandler, is brought to a somber conclusion when word comes that the bride’s invalid father has died in a New Jersey rest home. Honeymoon plans are abandoned in favor of a rushed trip to the States to oversee funeral arrangements. Tragedy reaches cataclysmic proportions within hours of their arrival on western shores and sets off a series of revelations that rewrite certain elements of the history surrounding the death of Colin’s first wife, Aurora. These revelations may even cast light on the true origin of Colin’s extended period of unresponsiveness following the unlamented loss of Aurora. Hoople Jakeway, avowed avenger of perceived wrongs done to Aurora, his high school crush, has by now eliminated several wrongdoers, with Colin and Laurel still at large as the main prize. A stunning setback tempers Hoop’s relentlessness, but not for long. By taking unprecedented risks and accepting unthinkable hardships, he is able to keep his eye on the prize within an atmosphere of breathtaking tension. Mayle has done it again in this third and final installment of the Second Chances Trilogy. Her ability to sustain suspense, manage an engaging cast of characters, and render believable dialogue never falters.Retribution ends with a merging of multiple quests during a terrifying night of widespread disaster that enables closure on one front and raises eternal doubt on another . . . An altogether unforgettable reading experience. Views: 34
Victor Wayne and Shirley Siegal are 14 year old Von Steuben high school freshmen, living in the predominately Jewish neighborhood of Chicago's Albany Park, in 1945. Follow the twists and turns of their lives in the 1940's, 50's and into the 90's as they take you through the familiar Chicago and Florida locations.Though "Albany Park" is a work of fiction, it is based on many actual events as it describes lifestyles of the characters and the era. Views: 34
