'This is a stimulating book of exploration, experience and philosophical meditation. As always with Robinson, the writing is exact and eloquent, the terrritory exciting. This is a book to cherish and re-read, challenging, infuriating and satisfying in turn, with nuggets of poetry glinting between the curves and planes of its ideas - and passages of pure gold.' - Mary O'Malley , Irish Times'A marvellous writer - there are multifarious pleasures contained in the 11 essays.' - Eamon Sweeney, Sunday TribuneIn an essay from 1996 collecton Setting Foot on the Shores of Connemara and Other Essays, Tim Robinson noted that 'we are spatial entities Â- which is even more basic than being physical entities, subject to the law of gravity'. In this dazzling new series of essays Robinson examines aspects of his own 'time in space', moving from his childhood in Yorkshire, to a deadly moment on a Malayan airstrip, a pilgrimage to the midnight sun, adventures in the art-worlds of... Views: 18
A renowned psychic decides to work alone and follow a lead on a missing persons case. When she visits the home of the victim, the psychic is at the mercy of the perpetrators. They tie her up in the basement where she is at the whim of their twisted desires. Views: 18
Lainey Hughes, former war correspondent and current nature
photo-journalist, has been given a challenge: head to the bush of Alaska to
experience life as a rookie Iditarod musher from sign-up, through training, and
on the trail itself. But Lainey has a secret, one that she’s kept even from
herself – she’s broken, heart and soul, from her devastating days reporting from
the front lines.
Scotch Fuller has been racing dogs all her life, and is considered
a potential contender for first place in next year’s Iditarod. She loves her
dogs, loves her family, and has loved so deeply in the past that it nearly ended
her.
These two women end up together, each training and learning from
one another, each beginning to understand that a broken trail can be mended, as
can a broken heart. Views: 18
Summoned to Earth by an Imperial decree, the warleader of a confederation of outer planets expects betrayal but not the treason he finds, that the King of the Universe has been removed from office by the Empress-Consort. The warleader remains loyal to the Empire and fights to keep it united, restore peace, and to prevent another black age. Views: 18
With a reader's perspective and a master writer's skill, critically acclaimed novelist Lynne Sharon Schwartz takes on the world at largeCommunication, while essential, is almost impossible to maintain perfectly—a truism Lynne Sharon Schwartz demonstrates in this stunning essay collection. In one section, she discovers that one typo could completely derail a project while translating an Italian account of the Holocaust. In another essay, she deconstructs our dependence on the telephone. Most movingly, she details the ways that friendship can grow in the most unlikely places, and how difficult those bonds can be to maintain.In a previous collection of essays, Ruined by Reading, Schwartz took on the world of literature, writing, and books. Now, Schwartz extends her focus while continuing to explore her subject honestly and forcefully. Views: 18
After living a mundane life Lana is shocked to find out that her family is shifters, her dead mother was a telepath and apparently vampire exists, and are at the top of the food chain. After a party gone bad Lana is kidnapped to fight in the "Arena" for the vampire's entertainment; she must leave all that she had ever known behind in order to survive and keep those she loves safe from harm. Will she be changed into the monster the vampires want her to be or something stronger that the shifters need her to become. Views: 18
FORBIDDENSarah was disfigured by a fire while saving the life of a child, while the vampire, Devlin, watched helplessly.Through dreams, he has spent months coming to her, loving and making love to her. Finally, he comes to her in the night and tells her he can give her back her beauty--by making her a vampire--even though it's forbidden.Devlin had only wanted to keep her safe, but now, she's on the radar of the Hunters--and his own clan's council. Views: 18
When a D/s virgin with an angel tattoo decides to gatecrash a BDSM party, she gets more than she bargained for. Lexi meets four masked Doms with devilish tattoos who give her pleasure beyond her wildest dreams. But when the scene is interrupted, she flees the club. “Master Demon” Sam refuses to give up on his angel. He puts away his mask and decides to prove that he can be the perfect vanilla boyfriend. But how long can Sam hide his true nature? Will vanilla be enough for Lexi, now that she’s explored her deepest desires? And when Lexi finds out she’s been deceived, there’s going to be hell to pay! Reader Advisory: Lexi’s erotic adventures include spanking, m/m/m/f play, voyeurism, smoking-hot phone sex and the creative use of nipple clamps. Views: 18
"Gripping...with an adrenaline-filled climax combined with compelling characters." - Kirkus Reviews. By a Pulitzer Prize-winning author."A fascinating and fast-paced mystery/thriller. It is a thought provoking and extremely captivating story." - Kindle Book ReviewIt's 2004 and Andrew Harper has the inside track to become California's next governor. A former college basketball star, crusading prosecutor and beloved Congressman, the candidate is also openly gay. His candidacy panics the ultraconservative political and religious establishment.Reporter Enzo Lee is cajoled into leaving his comfortable niche covering fluffy features for the San Francisco News to cover the historic campaign. Soon he find himself embroiled in political sabotage, high-tech computer spying that turns lethal and trumped up charges of child molestation. And, a troubled war veteran armed with guns and explosives begins a violent journey from small-town Montana to the City by the Bay. When Lee becomes a target himself he must dodge attempts on his own life while trying to expose the conspiracy and help keep the candidate alive. Divine Fury is the newly released second book in the Enzo Lee series from Pulitzer Prize-winning author Robert B. Lowe. The series was kicked off by the best-selling Project Moses, the bioterroism thriller that made the Amazon Top 20 Mysteries list and was a finalist in the Best Indie Books of 2012 competition. Divine Fury is a page-turning thriller with suspense, action, romance and enough twists to keep the reader guessing. It also focuses on a timely theme as the issues of same-sex marriage and gay rights become a major cultural battleground in America. "...well-written, suspenseful, gripping..." - Stephen Woodfin, author of Last One Chosen. "A must read for any mystery lover!" - xxreaderxx"Divine Fury was engaging, gripping, and hard to put down, a perfect read for my trip."-S.C.EverlyReview"The mystery is simple but gripping, and the heroes are most definitely worth rooting for. The adrenaline-filled climax, combined with compelling characters, keeps readers engaged. Lowe also has a great eye for detail, noting everything, from Enzo's meals to the look of particular street corners in San Francisco. The overall effect is a blend of sights, sounds, smells and tastes of the Bay Area which sets this thriller apart from other entries in the genre." - Kirkus Reviews"The plot of the story is breathtaking and easy to follow as you are pulled into the story and anticipating the next move. The clash between good and evil is at the center of the story and Robert B. Lowe does an amazing job of bringing the two forces together. His writing style is both engrossing and informative lending to the believability and integrity of the story...I highly recommend this fascinating and fast paced mystery/thriller. It is a thought provoking and extremely captivating story." - Marilou George, Kindle Book Review About the AuthorRobert B. Lowe is a Pulitzer-prize winning author whose fiction is based in San Francisco, his adopted home. His past experiences - a 12-year career in investigative journalism and a Harvard Law School degree - enable him to write gripping mystery thrillers in both the legal and journalistic fields. Lowe draws his inspiration from John Grisham, Dick Francis and Lee Child and adds his own San Francisco twist. Readers will enjoy his references to the city's landmarks such as Chinatown, North Beach and Pacific Heights and the Bay area's foodie culture. When Lowe isn't writing he enjoys a day at the golf course and spending time with his wife and daughters. Views: 18
