To celebrate the Crime Writers’ Association Diamond Jubilee, a collection of original stories from distinguished members of the CWA especially commissioned for this volumeSIMON BRETTANN CLEEVESLIZA CODYLINDSEY DAVISMARTIN EDWARDSRUTH DUDLEY EDWARDSCHRISTOPHER FOWLERJOHN HARVEYDAVID HEWSONALISON JOSEPHPETER LOVESEYCLAIRE McGOWANMICHAEL RIDPATHPETER ROBINSONCATH STAINCLIFFEANDREW TAYLORCHARLES TODDMARGARET YORKE** Views: 17
The distant planet KRYPTON faces total destruction. Before it explodes, the scientist JOR-EL and his wife LARA send their only son into outer space. Later, the child's rocket crashes into a Kansas cornfield where a farmer and his wife discover the boy and his strange powers. Views: 17
***Note from the author: Due to the graphic nature, this book is not intended for a younger audience***Forgetting is hard to do.Tori
McLeod survived the sadistic wrath of a madman at the cost of the love
of her life. Always a survivor, she’s determined to move on with her
life, for her sake, and the sake of her son, even if she has to leave
everything and everyone behind.Two years have passed since she
lost Sebastian Chelios. He was gone, but Tori can still feel the raw
magnetism pulling her toward a ghost.Relationships change and new bonds form. Budding feelings tempt Tori, but she continues to ache for Sebastian.Whispers of danger lurk around the corner and questions regarding Jose remain unanswered.Can
Tori move on with her life when a dark shadow from her past revisits
her? With Jose still being out there, will Tori and her son ever be
truly safe? Views: 17
Olivia Putnam is a fiercely independent, twenty-nine year old career woman. Having survived her mother’s untimely death eight years ago, she’s managed to raise her younger sister all on her own along with fulfilling her dream of becoming successful corporate attorney. She has lots of money, designer clothes, and the other luxuries of life.
Two things stand in the way of Olivia finding lasting happiness: her reservations about commitment and her obsessive work habits. She’s torn between finding time for her relationship and devoting time to growing her career. But when she meets successful realtor, thirty-one year old Alistair Davenport, at her best friend’s wedding, her ideas about love and commitment are about to change. Although falling in love is the last thing on both their minds, Alistair’s chance business proposal to Olivia proves to be the catalyst that ignites their passion for each other…
Word-count 67, 516
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Short story of 5,000 words, sequel to Hambly's Benjamin January New Orleans murder mystery series. It's astonishing enough to everyone who knows New Orleans saloon-keeper Kentucky Williams that she owns a Bible... but someone is willing to do murder to steal it. Benjamin January and his worthless white sidekick Hannibal Sefton attempt to figure out who - and why. Views: 17
A few weeks after D-day the German army in the West is retreating, with the British and the Americans in hot pursuit. But Major O'Conor, ex-liaison officer with the Yugoslav Partisans, is conducting his own private war. As he leads his hand-picked team of ruthless fighters deep behind the German lines, it becomes clear that he regards French Resistance units and British Intelligence agents as more dangerous to his mission than the Germans. So it is unfortunate for him that two interpreters attached to his task force happen to be Second-Lieutenant Audley and Corporal Butler, already revealing the cunning and resourcefulness that, in earlier novels, has taken them to the very top of their field. Major O'Conor's startling objective remains unknown to everyone except himself until the final pages - where a shattering surprise lies in store. Views: 17
Unlikely Friendships meets Marley and Me. In this heartwarming gift book, author, Rebecca Ascher-Walsh presents a collection of inspiring dog stories and touching photos--dogs who comfort veterans, dogs who learn to surf, dogs who detect cancer, and dogs who save the day: Each one is devoted. These 38 uplifting dog stories showcase the most amazing dog rescues, accomplishments, and abilities that fascinate us and touch our hearts.From the Hardcover edition. Views: 17
September 1907. George Porter Dillman sets sail from Liverpool on the Lusitania's maiden voyage. Hired by the ship's captain to pose as a passenger, George is in fact a private detective for the Cunard Line. In the first days of his voyage, George only has to deal with a few petty crimes. But then an expensive piece of jewelry is reported stolen and a body is found. Working quickly to solve both crimes, George makes an unusual friend, Genevieve Masefield, and the two uncover secrets aboard the ship that prove explosive. Views: 17
Need a hot hero? Janet Dailey’s Bannon Brothers deliver—to the max. Deke Bannon is rugged and powerful and just as dangerous as his older brothers RJ and Linc. But an ambitious TV anchor tracking an explosive story may be more than his match…Deke Bannon, federal criminal investigator, risks his life just about every damn day—but that doesn’t mean he’ll let Kelly Johns do the same. A deadly international gang has targeted the gorgeous news anchor for knowing too much and trying to find out more. To protect Kelly, Deke will have to keep her close—no matter how hard she fights him.Good luck with that. Kelly’s every instinct tells her she’s stumbled across the story of her career. But there’s a catch. Without Deke, she can’t infiltrate the dark underworld operating beyond the reach of the law. With him, she’s in a whole other kind of danger. On the case, Deke Bannon is a force of nature—unpredictable, unstoppable, and always one step ahead of her. Except when he takes her in his arms—and the world stands still for both of them… Views: 17
