When Jane Ryan discovers she's pregnant with twin girls, she faces a heart wrenching decision. On her own and unable to afford to care for both babies, she sees no choice but to keep one and give up the other for adoption. But fourteen years later, Jane's decision comes full circle. "Family is everything." It's one of the first things Isabel, the twin Jane gave up, says when they unexpectedly meet. Without warning, she and her adoptive mother have moved to the town where Jane and her daughter, Harper, live. But are they really family? In the throes of a willful adolescence, Harper is as sullen as Isabel is eager to please. Still, the sisters appear to bond quickly--until unsettling things begin to happen. Disturbing pranks, questionable accidents, strange ailments. Are the girls allies, or enemies? Is Harper acting out, or is Isabel not all she seems? Soon, Jane is convinced there is something darker at work than sibling rivalry. But who is to blame, and is this only the... Views: 8
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The Children's Hour
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DETECTIVE LIEUTENANT JOE VENN RETURNS IN BOOK SIX OF THE BESTSELLING CRIME/ACTION THRILLER SERIES Life's looking good for Lieutenant Joe Venn of the NYPD's Division of Special Projects. It's springtime, he's engaged to the woman he loves, and she's carrying their first child. When he accompanies his fiancee, physician Dr Beth Colby, to Miami for a weekend medical conference, he's planning on kicking back a little. Relaxing in the sun, touring the city, and spending time with Beth. But a series of violent, shocking events one night throws Venn's and Beth's life into turmoil. Venn narrowly escapes death, and Beth is endangered - as is their unborn baby. Soon Venn is plunged headlong into a murderous conspiracy, one involving a unique and terrifying criminal operation conducted by Ernesto Justice Brull, a vicious Cuban gangster who's carving out a niche for himself in Miami's crowded underworld. But what's the connection between Brull and the mysterious man, James Harris, whose life Beth saves, and who awakes in hospital with no recollection of his identity... or of who's trying to kill him? Relentless, action-packed, and constantly surprising, GAMMA BLADE is the latest and best instalment in the Joe Venn thriller series. Praise for the Joe Venn series* "Awesome page turner... loved every page, every scene"** - Pat Cher, Amazon reviewer. * "On a par with the best.** ...Omega Dog has everything. Very difficult to put down as all outstanding works of action fiction should be." - Fderrickclr, Amazon reviewer *"Starts off at a humdinger of a pace and doesn't let go. Buzzing with action ... a ripping read."** - Somnus, Amazon reviewer * "A Reacher rival"** - jquest922, Amazon reviewer * "Great, heart-pounding read!** ...Totally engaging, thrill-ride books!" - LaurieQ, Amazon reviewer * “Awesome! One of the best books I have ever read.”** - Guy Johnson, Amazon reviewer * "Just gets better and better"** - Bill Swann, Amazon reviewer * "[T]his book will grab you and not let go!"** - Car Guy, Amazon reviewer Views: 8
Passion, lust, heartache and loss all collide into one mouth-watering read when a shy and lonely Brazilian-Canadian girl finds love in a handsome, charismatic Jamaican-Canadian chef among the diverse sights, sounds and food of Vancouver's eclectic Commercial Drive. It is hard not to fall in love with Gabby and Ben as they try to reconcile their inner demons to be together against all odds. Views: 8
John, former Lord Chamberlain to Emperor Justinian, has been exiled from Constantinople to a rustic estate John has long-owned in Greece, not far from where he grew up. But exile proves no escape from mystery and mayhem. The residents of nearby Megara make it plain John and his family are unwelcome intruders. His overseer proves corrupt. What of the other staff—and his neighbors?Before long, John finds himself accused of blasphemy and murder. Now a powerless outsider, he's on his own, investigating and annoyingly hampered by the ruthless and antagonistic City Defender who serves Megara as both law enforcer and judge. Plus there's that corrupt estate overseer, a shady pig farmer, a servant's unwelcome suitor, a wealthy merchant who spends part of his time as a cave-dwelling hermit, and the criminals and cutthroats populating such a seedy port as Megara. Complicating matters further are two childhood friends whose lives have taken very different paths, plus the stepfather... Views: 8
Some say he’s mere myth or legend. Others say he’s a hidden outcast of evolution. Now, the mystery of the Sasquatch is revealed... Dieter is like any ordinary sixteen year old boy, trying to find his way in the world. After a rare encounter, Dieter wakes up to discover he is anything but ordinary. The legacy of the Defender begins…This story follows the story of Dieter who sees a Sasquatch changing his life forever. He wakes up in another realm and undergoes tests to see if he is worthy and capable of being the next Defender.After a catastrophic situation unfolds in the heavens, Dieter finds himself alone and fighting for his life. Views: 8
PART ONE Arabella MacLeod was tortured by dragon hunters a decade ago. Ever since, her clan coddled and tip-toed around her, most especially her older brother. Desperate for a chance at freedom, she volunteers to foster with the Scottish dragon-shifter clan. She’s determined to stay clear of the charming Scottish leader, but not only does he keep crossing her path, her dragon is drawn to him. Finlay Stewart hasn’t been able to forget the scarred dragonwoman he met at Stonefire six months ago. When the same female agrees to be fostered with his clan, Finn pursues her. Balancing his clan duties with his need to see Arabella isn’t easy, especially with the existing rift in the clan, but he’s determined to try. Arabella’s inner strength draws him like no other female before. Will Arabella trust Finn with her past? Or, will the rift in his clan tear them apart? Views: 8
From bestselling UK author Sophia McDougall comes Space Hostages, an intergalactic quest full of humor, adventure, and, of course, aliens! This hilarious middle grade sequel to Mars Evacuees is perfect for fans of Artemis Fowl and packed with nonstop fun.Young Alice Dare is relieved that at last humans and the alien Morrors are now living peacefully together on Earth. But with an influx of too many Morrors, space is getting a bit tight. To make room for all the Morrors, they've been terraforming a cold little moon in the Alpha Centauri system—and Alice and her friends are invited to the inauguration of the Morrors' new home!But just as they're approaching Alpha Centauri, the kids are kidnapped by the hostile Krakkiluks and must save themselves—and the Eemala people in the process! Views: 8
RetailFrom a legendary film critic and movie fan extraordinaire, the highlights reel of a life spent at the moviesRichard Schickel has seen, by his own estimate, more than twenty thousand films. He has been a reviewer since 1965 (long for Time magazine), has written almost forty books on the subject, and has produced and directed thirty documentaries. He has counted as personal friends many of the leading filmmakers of the twentieth century. Call it “obsession,” “lunacy,” or a “grand passion” (Schickel grants all three), but there’s simply no one who knows film better. Now Schickel gives us the ultimate summing up: a history of film as he’s seen—and lived—it, a tour of his favorites, a master class in what makes a film soar or flop. Schickel’s no-holds-barred, often raucously irreverent opinions can range from panning classics, to spotlighting forgotten treasures, to defending the art of “popular” genres such as horror, westerns, screwball comedy, and noir. Beyond his picks and pans, Schickel offers a wealth of behind-the-scenes anecdotes (a love note from Marlene Dietrich, Frank Capra’s unlikely path to success, Annie Hall’s original title), career studies of our greatest performers and auteurs, and candidly intimate glimpses of his own life in pictures (an evening with Greta Garbo, John Ford’s advice on directing, a “dust-up” in defense of Monty Python). Above all, Schickel gives us a collection of the true gems, the immortal moments that have stuck with him over a lifetime of movie watching—the transcendent scenes, characters, lines, shots, scores, even lighting cues that offer, each in their way, pure “movie magic.” Buster Keaton, His Girl Friday, Ingrid Bergman, Taxi Driver, Star Wars, Stanley Kubrick, Pulp Fiction—Schickel reveals all the films and the forces behind them that have kept him coming back for more. An essential addition to any cinephile’s library, Keepers is the curation of a brilliant connoisseur and critic, but more than that, it’s a love letter to film from one of its most dedicated devotees.** Views: 8
An enthralling literary debut that tells the story of a young girl's coming-of-age in thecutthroat world of New York City ballet—a story of obsession and perfection, trust and betrayal, beauty and lost innocenceIn the roiling summer of 1977, eleven-year-old Mira is an aspiring ballerina in the romantic, highly competitive world of New York City ballet. Enduring the mess of her parents' divorce, she finds escape in dance—the rigorous hours of practice, the exquisite beauty, the precision of movement, the obsessive perfectionism. Ballet offers her control, power, and the promise of glory. It also introduces her to forty-seven-year-old Maurice DuPont, a reclusive, charismatic balletomane who becomes her friend and mentor.Over the course of three years, Mira is accepted into the prestigious School of American Ballet, run by the legendary George Balanchine, and eventually becomes one of "Mr. B's girls"—a dancer of rare talent chosen... Views: 8
