This is an adventure novel written in the early 20th century by Percy Westerman, and like many of Westerman’s other works, it is suitable for young readers who are interested in military and naval books.This is an adventure novel written in the early 20th century by Percy Westerman, and like many of Westerman’s other works, it is suitable for young readers who are interested in military and naval books. Views: 323
Chloe Cook is back with another case to crack! Murder once again strikes the scenic, beachside town of Cape Cod. This time the victim is an arrogant, former actor who has a bad habit of making of enemies. Unfortunately, the local police detective suspects that Chloe's old friend Paige O'Doul is the killer. To prove Paige's innocence, Chloe has to take matters into her own hands and find the real killer herself. Books In The Chloe Cook Series: Book 1 -- Mattress Mart Murder Book 2 -- Reunions Can Be Deadly
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From the Pulitzer Prize winner: a journey through mid-century America, as lived by the extraordinary Langdon family we first met in Some Luck, a national best seller published to rave reviews from coast to coast.
**Early Warning opens in 1953 with the Langdons at a crossroads. Their stalwart patriarch Walter, who with his wife had sustained their Iowa farm for three decades, has suddenly died, leaving their five children looking to the future. Only one will remain to work the land, while the others scatter to Washington, DC, California, and everywhere in between. As the country moves out of postwar optimism through the Cold War, the social and sexual revolutions of the 1960s and '70s, and then into the unprecedented wealth—for some—of the early '80s, the Langdon children will have children of their own: twin boys who are best friends and vicious rivals; a girl whose rebellious spirit takes her to the notorious Peoples Temple in San Francisco; and a golden boy who drops out of college to fight in Vietnam—leaving behind a secret legacy that will send shockwaves through the Langdon family into the next generation. Capturing an indelible period in America through the lens of richly drawn characters we come to know and love, Early Warning is an engrossing, beautifully told story of the challenges—and rich rewards—of family and home, even in the most turbulent of times. Views: 323
Is it possible to expose Chicago’s hottest player—without getting played?
This is the story I've been waiting for all my life, and its name is Malcolm Kyle Preston Logan Saint. Don’t be fooled by that last name though. There’s nothing holy about the man except the hell his parties raise. The hottest entrepreneur Chicago has ever known, he’s a man’s man with too much money to spend and too many women vying for his attention.
Mysterious. Privileged. Legendary. His entire life he’s been surrounded by the press as they dig for tidbits to see if his fairytale life is for real or all mirrors and social media lies. Since he hit the scene, his secrets have been his and his alone to keep. And that’s where I come in.
Assigned to investigate Saint and reveal his elusive personality, I’m determined to make him the story that will change my career.
But I never imagined he would change my life. Bit by bit, I start to wonder if I'm the one discovering him...or if he's uncovering me.
What happens when the man they call Saint, makes you want to sin? Views: 323
All the world's a stage, but it may be curtains for bookbinder Quinn Caine’s brother if she can't bring the lights down on an actor's killer, in this mystery perfect for fans of Jenn McKinlay and Kate Carlisle.Just when everything is returning to the calm that Quinn Caine and her sidekicks, Ruff Barker Ginsburg and Sister Daria, are used to in their beloved town of Vienna, a Broadway star crash-lands into their peace and quiet. Former ‘player’, Chad Frivole, is Vienna’s prodigal son—the once notorious lothario has returned a Broadway star, ready to make a different kind of mark on his hometown.Not everyone is celebrating the Tony-award-winner’s return. Chad’s a triple threat—with a cast of characters lining up to seek their revenge on him. So, when he turns up dead in his car, trapped with a sack full of snakes, Quinn can’t say she’s surprised—but promises handsome detective Aiden Harrington that... Views: 322
As James Gardener works to keep Seed Savers from splintering, Lily, Clare, & Dante become reckless and begin sneaking out of their hidden safe house. Will their desire to meet with an old friend lead to forgiveness, or will it end in betrayal? Views: 322
The ducks at Bishop Ashton's Lake, told Daisy about a large object that that had fallen into the lake, and Daisy used an out-of-mind experience to investigate.When an aircraft was revealed, which was stacked with packages, Daisy was astounded and managed to recover one of the packages, only to find herself facing the unpleasant woman again but this time, the woman had a gun.This is a short story, based upon the Daisy Weal series, and if you wanted to insert it chronologically, it would go somewhere between chapters five and six of book one.If you are anywhere over ten years of age, and like superhero fantasy then you are going to enjoy this.There are five books and two short stories in the series, with the first also being available from Audible and iTunes as an audiobook.Daisy was out enjoying the day and decided to pop off to Bishop Ashton’s lake to talk to the ducks.When she was talking to Jamie, one of the ducks, an unpleasant woman accosted her, and effectively said she was round the bend if she thought ducks could understand her.When the woman had left, the ducks told Daisy about a large object that that had fallen into the lake, and Daisy used an out-of-mind experience to investigate.When an aircraft was revealed, which was stacked with packages, Daisy was astounded and managed to recover one of the packages, only to find herself facing the unpleasant woman again but this time, the woman had a gun. Views: 322
Bright Dead Things examines the chaos that is life, the dangerous thrill of living in a world you know you have to leave one day, and the search to find something that is ultimately disorderly, and marvelous, and ours."A book of bravado and introspection, of 21st century feminist swagger and harrowing terror and loss, this fourth collection considers how we build our identities out of place and human contact—tracing in intimate detail the various ways the speaker's sense of self both shifts and perseveres as she moves from New York City to rural Kentucky, loses a dear parent, ages past the capriciousness of youth, and falls in love. Limón has often been a poet who wears her heart on her sleeve, but in these extraordinary poems that heart becomes a huge beating genius machine" striving to embrace and understand the fullness of the present moment. I am beautiful. I am full of love. I am dying," the poet writes. Building on the legacies of... Views: 322
Strange Beginnings is a collection of short stories by Treesong. These tales take place in the same contemporary science fiction and fantasy setting as the author’s first novel, Change. Each story relates in its own way to the theme of strange beginnings—and often strange endings.Strange Beginnings is a collection of short stories by Treesong. These five tales take place in the same contemporary science fiction and fantasy setting as the author’s first novel, Change. Although they all share a broad setting, each is an independent tale with a very different focus. There are several people who discover extraordinary new abilities; an android searching for her place in the world; playful fairies leading a young man into the woods; a secretive organization conducting an unusual test; and more. Each story relates in its own way to the theme of strange beginnings—and often strange endings. Views: 322
Nat Sheppard’s world is turned upside down on the first day of the school holidays by the discovery of a secret room containing cave maps with clues to an ancient treasure. But Nat and her friends soon discover they’re not the only ones chasing the jewels. Professional treasure hunters are on the trail – and they’re prepared to eliminate anyone in their way.Nat Sheppard is devastated when her father announces on the first day of the school holidays that the family farm is going on the market. But then her world is turned upside down by the discovery of a secret room in their attic. Inside is an unopened letter addressed to Nat’s great, great grandmother, a copy of Sinbad the Sailor, and two cave maps with clues to an ancient treasure. In their quest to find the treasure and save the farm, Nat, her brother Jack and their friends realise that they're not the only ones chasing the jewels - professional treasure hunters are also on the trail.The children have to stay one step ahead of the treasure hunters, but even with the help of Abraham Te Kaitiaki, a local elder, their escapades don't always go to plan. Nat gets knocked out, her sister goes missing, and as a huge storm settles in, everyone is grounded. The children sneak out and swim into the cave just as the treasure hunters are drilling through from the other side, but Jack gets caught in a rock fall. Nat has to save her brother, outwit the bad guys and get the treasure - and the water is rising. The Secret of Sinbad’s Cave takes the myths and mysteries of Aotearoa and weaves them together into a page turning adventure, while offering a compelling alternative history of New Zealand. Views: 322
The legend of the true California bandit the world came to know as the fictional character of Zorro. Salomon rode the California hills as a ranchero, and then as a scout for the Mexican Army. He returned home to a land overrun with gold seekers. Brutal circumstances lead Salomon to become one of the most legendary bandits California has ever seen. An adventure of love, revenge, and redemption. Views: 322