When her Nobel laureate husband is murdered, biologist Katrina Stone can no longer ignore the secrecy that increasingly pervaded his behavior in recent weeks. Her search for answers leads to a two-thousand-year-old medical mystery and the esoteric life of one of history’s most enigmatic women. Following the trail forged by her late husband, Katrina must separate truth from legend as she chases medicine from ancient Italy and Egypt to a clandestine modern-day war. Her quest will reveal a legacy of greed and murder and resurrect an ancient plague, introducing it into the twenty-first century.
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"Gripping. Fascinating. Entrancing. The Vesuvius Isotope is 2013's Top Thriller!" -Carolyn Hart, author of Escape from Paris
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The Vesuvius Isotope is at its core a murder mystery. The inexplicable death of Nobel laureate chemist Jeffrey Wilson sends his wife, biologist Katrina Stone, on the quest of a lifetime. But layered within the fictional story are several non-fictional questions and historical mysteries that remain unsolved to this day. As she races to solve her husband's murder and prevent impending disaster, Katrina is led from Cleopatra VII to the modern-day underworld of southern Italy, from the ruins beneath the ash of Mount Vesuvius to the tombs beneath the sand of ancient Thebes. I invite the reader to join me on this journey. Views: 10
From bestselling author Fay Weldon comes the story of three women's enduring friendship They first met as children in 1940s London. Thirty years later, Marjorie, Chloe, and Grace make their way through an almost unrecognizable post-war society, coping with husbands, children, parents, and the messy business of life. Trapped by her dependency on her tormented screenwriter husband, Chloe finds a novel way of liberating herself from his sexual and domestic oppression. Marjorie, a childless BBC director, is overwhelmed with guilt upon seeing her mother, the woman who abandoned her thirty years earlier, dying in a hospital bed. And egocentric Grace, who lives with a much younger man, her husband having passed away, sacrifices the wellbeing of her son upon the altar of pleasure. A smart, prescient novel that speaks for a generation of women struggling to find their place in a male-dominated world, Female Friends is a masterwork from a storyteller at the top of her game. Views: 10
Stopping the terrorists only made them madder. The twelve-year-old secret savior of thousands, Greyson Gray, is given a new identity and forced into seclusion to hide from the Eye of Eyes – the most wanted man in the world and the leader of a rising terrorist group trying to divide the United States in a new civil war. But Greyson can only be secluded so long. Drawn toward suspicious activity at the massive Iowa State Fair, Greyson and his faithful friends uncover a plot even more insidious than before – one that threatens the fibers of the nation and possibly the next president of the United States. For Greyson everything is on the line – his father's whereabouts, his relationship with Sydney, and the lives of everyone he loves. With new weapons, a new rival in love, and new enemies, there's no holding back. It's all fair game. Continue the adventure with more action, more of the same characters you love, and a new intrigue in young... Views: 10
Love on the Ice Marisa Chenery Book seven in the Werewolf Sentinels series. Carson lost the love of his life four years ago. As a mortal, he’d given Laci his heart. But then he went and screwed it all up. Now she’s back in Juneau—and he’s a werewolf sentinel. The moment he sees Laci again, his mating urge takes hold and he knows he must have her. In every way possible. To win her back, Carson must prove he’s worth more than a thrilling ride in bed. He’s worth forever. Laci decided her ex wasn’t going to keep her from the city where she’d been born and raised. She’s over him, after all. At least she thought so, until he touched her. She doesn’t want to risk her heart, but can’t resist her sexy ex. As Carson and Laci grow closer, the shifter side of Carson’s life is revealed before Laci is ready. And he has to hope their newfound relationship will be enough to help her accept the man he’s become. A Romantica® paranormal erotic romance from Ellora’s Cave Views: 10
Four family sagas in one ebook collection – filled with love, tragedy and heartbreak, these moving stories are set against the backdrop of World War Two. Includes 'London Belles by Annie Groves, 'Pack Up Your Troubles' by Pam Weaver, 'The War Widows' by Leah Fleming and 'Coronation Day' by Kay Brellend London Belles – Four lives. Four loves. One War. On London's Blitz torn streets, the bonds of friendship run deep. Forged together by the utter devastation of WWII, Tilly, Sally, Dulcie and Agnes are the four young women living on an ordinary street, who will endure hardship and heartache. Pack Up Your Troubles - Thrown together at the VE Day celebrations, Connie and Eva are the best of friends. But they are torn apart when they discover they come from feuding families. Determined to overcome years of hatred, they resolve to find out what has kept their families at war for so long. But will their friendship survive the shocking truth?... Views: 10
First published in 1964, Asquith was one of the most crucial and controversial of modern Prime Ministers. He was opposed with a bitterness and a violence that English politicians have not subsequently known, yet he enjoyed eight and a half years of unbroken power, and for at least the first six years of these he presided with an easy authority over the most talented government of this century. The issues which he confronted were momentous – Peers v. People, Ireland, and the Great War. Bringing to bear exceptional knowledge, judgement, insight and tolerance, he survived them all. His fall seemed therefore all the more shocking. Views: 10
Irwin Shaw’s provocative classic about courage and morality at the height of McCarthyismClement Archer, head of a popular radio show, faces a profound dilemma: Five of his employees stand accused of being communists, and a magazine threatens disclosure unless Archer fires each and every one. Despite his efforts to meet his own moral standards and avoid self-incrimination, Archer finds himself hounded from both ends of the political spectrum for his seemingly righteous actions.The Troubled Air, Irwin Shaw’s second novel, was published immediately before the author moved to Europe, where he lived for the next twenty-five years. The story remains a powerful portrayal of a good, decent man ensnared by the hysteria and cruelty of a dark period in American history. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Irwin Shaw including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author’s estate.Review“It has taken a writer as skillfull as Irwin Shaw to capture the personal drama involved in political decisions . . . Norman Mailer tried to deal with the same theme . . . and ended up with no more than a Marxist political tract. Shaw has been much more successful.” —Emmet Dedmon“The Troubled Air is a lively editorial.” —The New York Times“A very readable story . . . that moves one to a very real sympathy.” —The New YorkerAbout the AuthorIrwin Shaw (1913–1984) was an acclaimed, award-winning author who grew up in New York City and graduated from Brooklyn College in 1934. His first play, Bury the Dead (1936), has become an anti-war classic. He went on to write several more plays, more than a dozen screenplays, two works of nonfiction, dozens of short stories (for which he won two O. Henry awards), and twelve novels, including The Young Lions (1948) and Rich Man, Poor Man (1970). William Goldman, author of Temple of Gold and Marathon Man, says of Shaw: “He is one of the great storytellers and a pleasure to read.” For more about Shaw’s life and work, visit www.irwinshaw.org. Views: 10
Shadows Will Fall: Part Three of three in The Spear of Destiny, the first novel in a new steampunk, horror, alternate history, action-adventure series set in a 1920s where the Nazis have begun their subjugation of the world using the occult, advanced science, and a holy relic with awesome powers.And don't miss the other parts of this serialized novel—Part One: Black Sun Reich and Part Two: Death's Head Legion.Trey Garrison recaptures the unapologetic adventure, wonder and excitement of the classic pulp fiction of the 1930s and 1940s, blending elements of steampunk with deeply-researched historical fiction and a good dose of humor. The novel also explores major philosophical and moral issues relevant to our contemporary world: the trade-off between security and liberty, the morality of preemptive war, and what fundamentally separates good from evil.The North American continent is made up of several rival nations, and a Cold War is building between them. The Nazis rose to power a decade earlier. People travel by airship and powerful organizations calculate with Babbage's Difference Engine. The Nazis have hatched a plot to raise a legion of undead soldiers.Enter Sean Fox Rucker, Jesus D'Anconia Lago, two Great War veterans and freelance pilots who are pulled into the quest. They are joined by a brash Greek merchant, a brilliant Jewish cowboy, and the woman who once broke Rucker's heart. This ragtag band of reluctant, bickering, swashbuckling heroes soon is locked in a globe-spanning race against Nazi occultists, clockwork assassins, and a darkly charismatic commando. In a world where science and the supernatural coexist, and the monsters of legend are as real necromancers who summon them from dark realms, our heroes alone stand before the rising darkness. But all their efforts may not be enough. Views: 10
Skye Whitcomb is running from her troubles, and where better
to run than Europe? Fresh out of college, she makes quick plans with her best
friend Paige and hops on a plane.
Of course, nothing ever goes as planned—at least not for
her. First, Paige has to bail, and Skye’s left to travel alone. Then she meets
sweet and sexy Asher Benedict in Paris, and sparks fly after a night together
on the train to Rome. He’s all kinds of perfect for her, but the timing
couldn’t be worse since she was running from the altar when she left—so the
last thing she wants right now is a relationship.
But Skye’s about to discover that no matter how far you run,
love can find you anywhere.
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