Scoundrels, thieves and rebels inhabit the rookeries—where the women are fierce and the men are dangerous. Are you willing to take the risk? HIS BUSINESS IS DISCOVERING SECRETS... When a girl is murdered at a factory in London, Sergeant Thaddeus Knight of the Metropolitan Police comes in to investigate. But it's not just the factory owners that Thaddeus wants information on-the devilishly intriguing Poppy O'Reilly is a puzzle he'd like nothing more than to solve. HER LIFE DEPENDS ON KEEPING HER PAST HIDDEN. All it took was one mistake for Poppy to lose her good reputation. Shunned by polite society, she's retreated to the one place no one from her old life would look for her: the rookeries. Protecting her young daughter is the most important thing to Poppy, and Thaddeus threatens the false identity she's carefully constructed. The last thing she should do is allow Thaddeus close to... Views: 590
A well-season interstellar traveler has written a somewhat tongue-in-cheek guide for those that have not traveled off world. It covers some of the unusual conditions that a tourist may encounter on other planets such a different gravities, weather, atmospheres, fauna and flora, diurnal and yearly cycles, and light. A must read for planetary travelers.A person that has been to many worlds during his travels in the export/import business has written a tongue-in-cheek guide for those people who may be wanting to travel to another world. He describes some of the conditions a traveler from Earth can encounter on a different planet. These include such things as a difference in gravity, weather, atmosphere, fauna, and flora, geology, daily and yearly cycles, and sunlight. He takes a somewhat humorous approach to his subject and doesn’t show much sympathy for what he refers to as “moles” or those who have not been off world. Still it should be required reading for those planning a trip to another planetary system. Views: 590
Rhine Toledo lives in a Post-Apocalyptic world of scorching sun and jagged earth. By some miraculous intervention of fate he made it across the endless sand dunes and has arrived in a place no one knew existed: Pillar’s Shadow, a place unlike any he’s seen before.Pillars ShadowRhine Toledo lives in a Post-Apocalyptic world of scorching sun and jagged earth. By some miraculous intervention of fate he made it across the endless sand dunes and has arrived in a place no one knew existed: Pillar’s Shadow, a place unlike any he’s seen before. The people there climb the Pillar: a steep mountain that shoots up from the sand. They climb it to discover the secret of the Pillar and the secret of the mysterious lights that appear at its peak every night. Pillar's Shadow is a post-apocalyptic science fiction story. Views: 589
Once a murder is committed, the perpetrators have nothing to lose – they can murder again, although the chances of being caught rise, especially if Roger West, one of Scotland Yard's finest detectives, is on their trail. But there are always three ways of viewing the crime: that of the hunter, the hunted, and the victim's. A payroll robbery gives rise to one of John Creasey's most enthralling novels within this popular series. Views: 589
What do an unpublished author, a gorgeous strawberry blonde, an albino hit man, a professional gambler, an investment advisor, the federal witness protection program, and a telepathic St. Bernard all have in common? In Pine Valley, CO, just about everything! In the next 48 hours, their worlds will collide, in both a comedy of errors and predestined fate.Nicholas O’Fallon’s life is in a rut. A recent young widower in the sleepy town limits of Pine Valley, CO, he struggles to regenerate his creative muses and craft the next great American novel. Unfortunately, Nick’s achievements have culminated in a part-time bartending gig at the local brewery and writer’s block. But his mid-morning coffee cohort, Vincent, has the solution – get a dog. Reluctant at first, Nick acquiesces and finds, not only a St. Bernard, but also the new love of his life, Shauna. However, there’s a catch. Nick can hear the pooch talk. Compounding his fear of potential insanity, his parents are in route for an unprecedented visit, a mysterious stranger people call Blanco Diablo is lurking about, and the U.S. Marshals Service’s Witness Protection Program seems to be watching Nick’s every move. The next 48 hours will prove interesting, if not downright hilarious. Views: 589
Stories that run the gamut of emotions and genres, from outright horror to more subtle drama. With a recurring theme of Christmas.These stories run the gamut of emotions and genres, from outright horror to more subtle drama. With a recurring theme of Christmas, they present a multi-faceted viewpoint on the writer's take on the festive season.Once again, we stand before you to offer our work for your pleasure. The stories contained in this volume, as in the others, have been written for you to read. They may at turns excite you, terrify you or make you think; that is our goal as writers. In keeping with the season, we are pleased to present new author Lorraine Carey in this volume. Views: 589
Have you ever wondered how the “Evil Computer” became evil? What would happen if a virus wipes out most of the people on Earth while two computers are coming online? One is a good computer and the other has a different agenda.While the few remaining humans are trying to survive, the two computers emerge. One may save humanity and the other might come back with a vengeance.Have you ever wondered how the “Evil Computer” became evil? What would happen if a virus wipes out most of the people on Earth while two computers are coming online? One is a good computer and the other has a different agenda.While the few remaining humans are trying to survive, the two computers emerge. One may save humanity and the other might come back with a vengeance.The few humans do what they must to survive but the two computer's first priority is to deal with each other. Views: 589
The up-and-coming matchmaking agency Kinnections is the hottest thing to hit Verily, New York—just like Kennedy Ashe, social director for the service she owns with her two best girlfriends. A coach, consultant, and cheerleader rolled into one super-sizzling package, Kennedy creates dream dates, encourages singles to shine, and never refuses a challenge—not even Nate Ellison Raymond Dunkle, rocket scientist, nerd extraordinaire, and Kennedy’s newest client.
Kennedy vows to work her magic and transform this hot mess in a lab coat with a disastrous relationship track record into the most wanted man on the Verily dating scene. If only she could turn the wand on herself . . .
Though she radiates confidence and sex appeal, Kennedy harbors deep-seated insecurities from a tormented past and lifelong struggle with weight issues. When she realizes she and Nate are cut from the same cloth and might be perfect together, can Kennedy learn to let her heart lead the way? Or will her fears sentence her to the sidelines as Nate finds love—with someone else? Views: 589
Enter the world of Fitzwilliam Darcy, landed gentleman, scholar, and
very eligible bachelor, whose engaging and enthusiastic friend, Mr.
Bingley, has acquired a new manor. Darcy accompanies his friend into the
wilds of Hertfordshire, where each of them encounters the lady who will
change his life. Follow the beginnings of a story that will take Darcy
from the heights of wealth and status, to the depths of pain and
self-condemnation, and, ultimately, to the safe haven of the love and
respect of his heart's mistress.This lovingly crafted companion
to Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice will give her fans a feeling of
homecoming, and a chance to see this beloved story from a new
perspective, all the while immersed in the endearing world of Regency
England Austen so masterfully created. Darcy's Tale was written first
for the readers who were enchanted by the original and wanted the chance
to return, to learn more about one of the most popular characters in
English literature. But it is also for those new to the Pride &
Prejudice saga: Darcy was a wealthy, well-intentioned, intelligent, and
educated man; how on Earth did he become so thoroughly tangled by his
acquaintance with Miss Elizabeth Bennet? She, too, is among that
rarefied firmament of favourite English characters: her pert manners,
quick wit, and quiet beauty made her a strong, independent figure of a
woman who was over a hundred years ahead of her time. The clash of their
personalities and the nearly constant misunderstanding between them,
founded on an unfortunate first impression, has delighted readers for
two hundred years.This, then, is a new view of their first year
as seen through Darcy's eyes, and written by a man who insisted both
that Darcy should be true to Austen's vision of him, and that he should
be a man throughout: wrong, perhaps at times, but always prepared to
stand up and do what he saw as necessary and right, especially when he
found himself to be in the wrong.Darcy's Tale is written in the
richly textured style of Regency English, and even the most demanding
Austen fan will find little here to cavil with--but they will certainly
find many new thoughts, perceptions, and interpretations to revel in.Volume
1 takes Darcy to Hertfordshire and the beginnings of his relationship
with Elizabeth. In Volume 2: Into Kent, the two meet again at Rosings,
the estate of Darcy's Aunt Catherine. In Volume 3: Back Home, Darcy's
many trials and labours are concluded, and he finds his true place in
life, at last. Views: 589
Dan Sherman goes from a History Teacher to a Space Guardian in one day. He is transformed into one of the most powerful beings in the Multiverse.Dan Sherman had to take early retirement through bereavement. He started to have lucid dreams about a tall man who was beckoning him go to a certain place. He soon realized that this wasn't an everyday event. It was to be the start of a once in a lifetime chance to be a Space Guardian. How will he cope with powerful entities who will try to destroy him at turn? Views: 589
"Ted Hughes was a great man and a great poet because of his wholeness and his simplicity and his unfaltering truth to his own sense of the world." —Seamus HeaneyOriginally, the medieval bestiary, or book of animals, set out to establish safe distinctions—between them and us—but Ted Hughes's poetry works always in a contrary direction: showing what man and beast have in common, the reservoir from which we all draw. In A Ted Hughes Bestiary, Alice Oswald's selection is arranged chronologically, with an eye to different books and styles, but equally to those poems that embody animals rather than just describe them. Some poems are here because, although not strictly speaking animal, they become so in the process of writing; and in keeping with the bestiary tradition there are plenty of imaginary animals—all concentratedly going about their business.In Poetry in the Making, Hughes said that he thought of his poems as animals,... Views: 589
From the author of The Wizard of Oz comes a delicious fantasy novel featuring a life-size gingerbread man named John Dough. All John Dough has to do is avoid being eaten by a crowd of gingerbread-loving characters! The tasty fellow journeys to the Isle of Phreex where he meets a charming child of indeterminate gender. Together they escape the island in an incredible flying-machine. But they still have to survive the mischievous Mifkets, a den of hungry Pirates, and many other characters with a passion for gingerbread! Joined by a bouncing rubber bear called Para Bruin they finally reach a marvelous land where they might just find a home! In the style of Baum s famous Wizard of Oz series, John Dough and the Cherub is available again for the first time in many years. This beautiful reprint includes all of John R. Neill s wonderful illustrations and an informative Foreword by J. L. Bell. Views: 589
