While investigating a missing persons report, a Detective finds evidence that a plot is underway using an extremely dangerous substance; and as he discovers almost too late, the plan is already in motion to destroy another planet that he has a connection to. While he is saving one, his own planet has cut off all communications and the Detective is left wondering how he will get back home.Two similar planets, a trillion miles separating them, both in extreme danger of destruction, saved from annihilation by one man. A story of interstellar intrigue and mystery involving one man forced to overcome ever changing obstacles.While investigating a missing persons report, a Detective finds evidence that a plot is underway using an extremely dangerous substance; and as he discovers almost too late, the plan is already in motion to destroy another planet that he has a connection to. While he is saving one, his own planet has cut off all communications and the Detective is left wondering how he will get back home. Views: 504
B Smith and the other Angels are relieved to finally receive their first mission to safely escort a group of human survivors from the zombie-infested streets of London to New Kirkham, a barricaded safe haven in the country. But after battling through crowds of undead monsters, B discovers that the survivors of the town do not necessarily represent the best of humanity. And when evil influences make their way to New Kirkham, unearthing demons from B s past, the humans will be forced to choose between being honorable and being safe.
Darren Shan continues his adventures of a teenage zombie trying to right the wrongs of a flawed human life, exploring the morality and ills of society through the lens of an apocalypse gone wrong and a terrifying hell on earth reigning." Views: 504
Newly unemployed teacher Mary Colleen Malone never suspected she'd become a Miss Marple wannabe when she and her recently widowed aunt decided to sublet her private investigator brother's apartment in the Foley complex near Loring Park in downtown Minneapolis. After having listened to a message intended for the PI's ears only, Mary is determined to solve what sounds like an easy case for Reed Griffin, owner of the Bar X Ranch, and soon finds herself not only facing down her demons from childhood - fear of horses - but also being surrounded by two deaths and three very deceiving men. Views: 504
Black Cat Tales: Where the Spiders Dwell and Other Short Stories is a collection of nine spooky (and sometimes mischievous) short stories and flash fiction from Black Cat Tales.Black Cat Tales: Where the Spiders Dwell and Other Short Stories is a collection of spooky (and sometimes mischievous) short stories and flash fiction from Black Cat Tales.This book contains nine stories including:Leaving Giles; where Stephanie is desperate to leave her abusive husband but she's running out of options.Santa's Head Elf; where the shopping centre has closed for the night but horrors lurk behind the colourful shop fronts.Apocalypse; follows Tom as he as he sets out to rescue his girlfriend as a mysterious plague sweeps the country. Where the Spiders Dwell; offers a glimpse of the secret world of the spider. Views: 504
Leopold Classic Library is delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive collection. As part of our on-going commitment to delivering value to the reader, we have also provided you with a link to a website, where you may download a digital version of this work for free. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. Whilst the books in this collection have not been hand curated, an aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature. As a result of this book being first published many decades ago, it may have occasional imperfections. These imperfections may include poor picture quality, blurred or missing text. While some of these imperfections may have appeared in the original work, others may have resulted from the scanning process that has been applied. However, our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. While some publishers have applied optical character recognition (OCR), this approach has its own drawbacks, which include formatting errors, misspelt words, or the presence of inappropriate characters. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with an experience that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic book, and that the occasional imperfection that it might contain will not detract from the experience. Views: 504
The financial collapse of 2008 has claimed both lives and fortunes as the collateral damage of unscrupulous manipulation. This play explores how the evil of those unpunished crimes becomes the downfall of all involved: the criminals, the ambivalent, and the innocent. A tragedy written in the Shakespearean tradition.The play follows the downfall of Chadwick, a prominent New York banker right before the fury of the financial collapse. Based on actual events surrounding the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers, it gives voice to the individuals and emotions that surrounded this existential threat to our financial system. It explores the moral dynamics of the evil perpetrated in the quest for absolute power, and how it causes the end of the guilty and the innocent. Views: 504
Set during and just after the First World War, The Lie is an enthralling, heart-wrenching novel of love, memory and devastating loss by one of the UK’s most acclaimed storytellers.
Cornwall, 1920, early spring.
A young man stands on a headland, looking out to sea. He is back from the war, homeless and without family. Behind him lie the mud, barbed-wire entanglements and terror of the trenches. Behind him is also the most intense relationship of his life.
Daniel has survived, but the horror and passion of the past seem more real than the quiet fields around him. He is about to step into the unknown. But will he ever be able to escape the terrible, unforeseen consequences of a lie? Views: 503
Patti discovers her Grandfather's model train set in the attic. Sadly, it is without the red caboose. When the train set goes missing, Patti fears she may be in big trouble.Patti investigates the attic one day while the babysitter isn't paying attention. She discovers many things but her most delightful discovery is her Grandfather's model train set, Old '49. It is missing the little red caboose, but she admires and plays with it anyway. Until one day the train set itself goes missing. Little does Patti realize there is a wonderful surprise in store for her. Views: 503
The city changed my life and showed me that the world is deeply mysterious. I need to tell you about her and some terrible things and wonderful things and amazing things that happened . . . and how I am still haunted by them. Including one night when I died and woke and lived again.
Here is the riveting, soul-stirring story of Jonah Kirk, son of an exceptional singer, grandson of a formidable “piano man,” a musical prodigy beginning to explore his own gifts when he crosses a group of extremely dangerous people, with shattering consequences. Set in a more innocent time not so long ago, The City encompasses a lifetime but unfolds over three extraordinary, heart-racing years of tribulation and triumph, in which Jonah first grasps the electrifying power of music and art, of enduring friendship, of everyday heroes.
The unforgettable saga of a young man coming of age within a remarkable family, and a shimmering portrait of the world that shaped him, The City is a novel that speaks to everyone, a dazzling realization of the evergreen dreams we all share. Brilliantly illumined by magic dark and light, it’s a place where enchantment and malice entwine, courage and honor are found in the most unexpected quarters, and the way forward lies buried deep inside the heart. Views: 503
The mind-blowing sequel to *CROSS MY HEART*
Detective Alex Cross has lost everything.
Thierry Mulch, a lethal and obsessive enemy, is holding his family hostage. Driven by hatred and revenge, Mulch is threatening to kill them all – and destroy Alex Cross forever.
But Cross is fighting back. In a race against time, he must defeat Mulch in an intricate battle of wits to save his wife and children – no matter what it takes.
The endgame is here. Views: 503
In the aftermath of a brutal tragedy, Jason and Passion are on the run. Marcus is lost beyond reach, and The Hold is in shambles. If that weren't enough, Olivia Black has been taken by the CAMFers to be used as Dr. Fineman's personal lab rat in his merciless quest to uncover the mysteries of Psyche Sans Soma once and for all. But only if he can break her.
They are scattered.
They are devastated.
They are ruined.
Their only hope is Olivia's stubborn determination to thwart her captors and unlock the secrets of her ghost hand before Dr. Fineman can. Will she finally find the strength within herself to embrace the full power of her PSS?
And will it even matter if Marcus has already betrayed her? Views: 503
The 9th issue of Successful Startup 101, a magazine for budding entrepreneurs, startup founders and small business owners that covers business planning, strategy, management, accounting, finance, sales and marketing.The 9th issue of Successful Startup 101, a magazine for budding entrepreneurs, startup founders and small business owners that covers business planning, strategy, management, accounting, finance, sales and marketing. In this month's issue: * What Fuels A Startups Success: The Drive to Win or Fear of Failure? by George Deeb* Failure is Good, but Here Are 10 Mistakes Your Startup Should NEVER Make, by Tom Hogan* The Right Way to Quit Your Job and Launch a Startup, by Marco Terry* SHIFTing Gears: Steve Sax Trades Home Runs For Start-Ups* Life Lessons Successful Leaders Wish They Had Learned Earlier, by Brigette Hyacinth* What Is Your Business Worth?, by Natalie Green* 20 Signs You are Succeeding In Life Even If You Do not Feel You Are, by Carol Morgan* 5 Benefits of Collaboration, by Michael Hyatt and Michele Cushatt* Octobers Must See Movie for Entrepreneurs: October Sky* The Positive Impacts of Outsourcing* 7 Tools to Hack Your Growth (That Means Get Big, Fast), by Murray Newlands* How to Close a Sale: The Only Thing You Need to Know, by Jill Konrath* Cash Today, Losses Tomorrow!, by Richard Weinberger* Getting Clients from Social Media: 4 Things You Need to Fix, by Michelle Nickolaisen* Building Company Culture (On A Budget), by David Donner Chait* Insider Tip: How to Give Away FREE Stuff and Make Money in the Process, by Assia Salikhova* 4 Programs Every Startup Founder Should Know About, by Tabitha Jean Naylor* 8 Simple Ways to Reward Employees on a Budget, by Rhett Power* 3 Key Factors to Creating Your Customer Experience Strategy, by Alan See* How to Avoid Common Startup Blunders* The 10 Most Reliable Ways to Fund a Startup, by Martin Zwilling* 5 Lessons the Special Forces Taught Me about Business, by Michael I. Kaplan* Editorial Focus: Content Marketing Institute* Motivational Boosters. Views: 503
Former lover, crazy dreams, smoke, fire and a hot handyman all collide in this must-read novella.To Stephanie O’Hanlon, 40-something workaholic, a blank to-do list is crazy-making. When she gets laid off and rescues a huge, smiling dog from a shelter—a dog her friend insists is inhabited by Steph’s lover from a former life—she discovers the true meaning of crazy.Gabe Fagen, handyman and crazy-in-love with Stephanie since they were teenagers, sees Steph losing her job as the chance he’s been waiting for. But will she notice he’s alive with a mysterious giant dog acting as her guardian angel? Views: 503
It’s time.
Evil is running rampant and sweet Anna Whitt is its target. Nobody knows when or how the Dukes will strike, but Anna and her Nephilim allies will do anything necessary to rid the earth of the demons and their oppressive ways.
The stakes are higher than ever, and Anna is determined that the love she feels will be her strength, not a liability. But trying to protect the ones she loves while running for her life and battling demonic forces proves to be perilous—especially as faces are changing and trust is fleeting. When the Duke of Lust sends Anna’s great love, Kaidan Rowe, to work against her, Anna must decide how much she’s prepared to risk.
In the most sensual and fast-paced installment yet, Sweet Reckoning brings all the beloved Neph together one last time to fight for their freedom. Views: 503
The Norfolk Probationer is a short story, a sampler about a Welsh Detective Sergeant, Catrin Sayer of the ‘Met’, and her role in solving art-related crimes. A robbery in which several paintings are taken from an old hall in Norfolk, a National Trust property, results in two elderly visitors being injured. But all is not quite what it seems.The Norfolk Probationer is a short story, a sampler ‘prequel’ to the third novel in the Catrin Sayer series, The Falmouth Model.The series is about a young Welsh Detective Sergeant, Catrin Sayer of the Metropolitan Police Service and her work in solving art-related crimes. In ‘Probationer’, a robbery of a painting by Canaletto take place at Halsting Hall, an old manor in Norfolk, during which two elderly visitors are injured. But all is not quite what it seems. Catrin works with a probationer assigned from the Norfolk Constabulary to solve at least part of the mystery.‘The Chinese Sailor’ is the first full-length novel in the series, in which Sayer transitions from a uniform role with the Metropolitan Police to the role of detective constable. It is set largely in North Wales. ‘The Scottish Colourist’, the second novel, is about the interaction of art forgery and drug gangs and is set in Scotland. The third mystery in the series, ‘The Falmouth Model’, takes place immediately after the events in this story and is set in Cornwall. Sayer is drawn into an investigation into a bizarre Facebook attack on a university student who also models for a life drawing class.If you enjoy this short story, please read the novels and follow the development of the career, cases and life of the policewoman and artist, Catrin Sayer. Views: 503
