Former counterterrorism expert Simon Gervais' debut novel, THE THIN BLACK LINE, was an immediate sensation and an international bestseller, drawing raves from bestselling authors Steve Berry ("Realistic, vivid, dramatic, this is a story told by someone who knows what he's talking about"), David Morell ("A high-speed, break-neck, turbo-charged thriller that takes readers behind the scenes of the war on terrorism"), and others, along with reviewers such as Ottawa Life, which called THE THIN BLACK LINE, "A fascinating look into Canada's covert operations, complemented by loveable and heroic characters you will find yourself rooting for." Now those characters are back in a sequel novella that puts them on a mission with potentially devastating consequences. A LONG GRAY LINE pits the International Market Stabilization Institute – a privately funded organization operating outside official channels to protect North America's financial interests – against two foes at the same time. One... Views: 371
In the year 2146, private inspector, Cybil Lewis and her inspector-in-training, Jane, fill a need in post-apocalyptic D.C. Cybil accepts a case that catapults her into a world of lies and deceit. As they investigate, they move far into the reaches of the divided states and deep into the upper crest of political turmoil. As they move closer to the truth, they discover that the people, who are entrusted with the safety of the territories, will do anything to keep their secrets, including murder. Especially murder. Views: 371
A conversation about characters in our writings, and why there are some Good Things we might be wise to observe when we create our actors in our stories...'Mind Verses' is a collection of poetry and prose that is born from the author's experiences, musings and in moments of joy, insecurity, grief and the feelings that are sometimes hard to voice. The four parts in the collection-Life, Love, Loss and Lessons are written with the hope to resonate with you, the reader. Views: 371
When Christmas hits the desert, things get hot!
Staff Sergeant Derrick Lawley
Another year away from home on Christmas. As a counter-intelligence officer with the US Army, my job doesn’t come with paid time off, not even for the holidays.
But Christmas in the desert gets a lot more interesting once Sophia Rossi, world-famous singer, hits the scene. She’s a fireball brunette with a powerhouse voice and curves that have my fingers aching to touch her.
She’s only in Baghdad for ten days, surely that’s enough to get a little backstage time.
Sophia Rossi
I was in Jingle Bell Hell. It was the week before Christmas and I was giving Ebenezer Scrooge a run for his money. Which was a real problem with paparazzi chasing me around town, waiting for me to have a public meltdown following my nasty divorce.
Luckily, I was heading out of town for the holidays. Straight to the heart of a war zone. Spending Christmas in the desert wasn’t exactly my dream vacation. But it was better than being home, where I was assaulted with the glossy coated gossip magazine covers reminding me just how far my ex-husband had moved on since our split.
Performing for hundreds of military troops turned out to be the perfect distraction, especially after I met Derrick Lawley.
A Soldier for Christmas is a novella-length holiday military romance with a whole lot of HEAT! No cliffhanger and a very happy ending. Intended for readers 18+ due to Kindle-melting scenes and sexy sergeants who can melt your panties in thirty seconds or less! Views: 371
This Book which has 50 differently titled Poems , is actually volume 7 of the Book titled – Life = Death – Poems on Life , Death ( 1200 pages ) .This enigmatic collection of poems explores and equates the boundless possibilities of life and death and delves into each intricate inexplicability of survival. Parekh's roving philosophical eye brings the unconquerable richness of life to the fore and yet at the same time explicitly highlights the veracity of 'death' as the absolute certainty of every existence. The poet joyously celebrates the occasions of both life and death with equal panache in each poetic stanza sewn with the uncanny mysteries of this Universe. The poems within immortalize both life and death as the ultimate victories and the two most contrastingly amazing and divine sides of creation. Catapulting the reader to the threshold of ultimate ecstasy; they bring about an impromptu twist with the closure of breath and what lies beyond. This charismatically woven collection of poetic verse would equally enamor the narcissist as well as the simple humanitarian to the core.This book is a humble attempt to enlighten the readers with the equality of life and death-and to live in both of them to the most unparalleled fullest. Embracing only the religion of humanity, as the Lord has commanded every living being on earth. You cant die in life and cant live in death-each of these components are irrefutably equal in every respect and should be worshipped with due obeisance. Views: 371
Revised edition: This edition of Soleil includes editorial revisions.
Losing her would send him spiraling into darkness.
With Eyelet gasping in his arms and a toxic storm threatening to annihilate the Commonwealth, Urlick must find a way to save his beloved, and fast. Out of the mist appears an unusual man, claiming to possess the power to heal Eyelet. The townspeople immediately label him a sorcerer and call for his death, but Urlick trusts the stranger. He whisks him off to the Academy where it becomes clear Eyelet is running out of time. She must drink her father’s antidote, or perish.
Together, Eyelet and Urlick brave the toxic woods to battle an Infirmed Flossie for the stolen necklace. In a race against time, they embark on a harrowing journey through the hellfires of Embers, where they meet up with the resurrected form of a familiar enemy—now the leader of the Dark World. Along the way, the pair unearth a sinister truth. Could the Vapours really be what they appear to be?
Is this the end of the known world?
Soleil is the third and final installment of the long-awaited Illumination Paradox Series. A swashbuckling, nail-biting, romantic adventure, filled with mechanical beings and puzzling happenings, with a shocking, otherworldly conclusion.
NOTE: This book contains an homage to Lewis Carroll and his infamous characters, especially Alice, who visited me from Wonderland as a child and spurred me on. These scenes are an intended nod to Carroll's original works (now in the public domain) which I dearly love, continue to be for me, unyielding source of inspiration. To the creator, endless thanks. J
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**About the Author
Jacqueline E. Garlick loves strong heroines, despises whiny sidekicks, and adores good stories about triumphant underdogs. A teacher in her former life, she’s now an author of the very books she loves to read: young adult, new adult, and women’s fiction. Lumière, the first novel in her Illumination Paradox series, won the prestigious 2013 LYRA award for Best Young Adult Novel and an Indie B.R.A.G. Medallion. The book also received the title of B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree. Jacqueline lives in a house with a purple wall or two, and dreams of one day having a hidden passageway that leads to a secret room. Visit her website at www.jacquelinegarlick.com. Views: 371
Brian has cleared the airport security checkpoint and the bars are open. What could go wrong?While traveling for his company, Brian goes through his typical airport routine while awaiting his flight. He has cleared the security checkpoint and the bars are open. What could go wrong? Views: 370
Dog Farm examines the dilemma of radical terrorism through a dog's perspective. It observes the reaction, over-reaction, and politically correct under-reaction of western society in the face of a resurgent threat.How far will you trust? How far should you trust? Where is the line drawn between goodwill and self-preservation? Between sharing the Gospel of Christ or protecting one's family?Dog Farm examines the dilemma of radical terrorism through a dog's perspective. It observes the reaction, over-reaction, and politically correct under-reaction of western society in the face of a resurgent threat.How far will you trust? How far should you trust? Where is the line drawn between goodwill and self-preservation? For the Christian, it goes a step further. Which is the greatest responsibility; sharing the gospel of Christ, or protecting one’s family? Dog Farm explores the choices made by a young Border collie in an attempt to find a balance in a dangerous world. Views: 370
The leader of an enigmatic and secret cult arrives at a television studio to reveal his message: "They Are Close."Investigative reporter Sasha Mendez gets the rare chance to confront a mysterious cult leader on live television and uncovers more than she could have ever imagined... Views: 370
In a world ruled by corporate interest and a ruthless meritocracy, a young woman is thrown into the path of profoundly disruptive events.In a world ruled by corporate interest and a ruthless meritocracy, a young woman is thrown into the path of profoundly disruptive events. What at first seems like an unlikely but ordinary mugging quickly turns into a desperate plight across worlds. The perpetrator, a victim of circumstance, drags with him not only the promise and threat of another parallel world, but also a deep and subtle menace from the shadows of the Path.This first chapter is a short introduction into the world of the Paths and the Multiverse. Views: 370
These stories collectively capture various versions of the expat life that share the feeling of being between two worlds, that experience of being neither here nor there and trying to find a way to fill that space. The stories follow a kind of "life cycle" of expatriates in Hong Kong — a place often called the "most thrilling city on the planet." They share the feeling of being between two worlds, the experience of being neither here nor there and trying to find a way to fill that space. From the hedonistic first days in How To Pick Up A Maid in Statue Square, as Fast Eddy instructs on how best to approach Filipina maids on their rest day; through the muted middle in Rephrasing Kate, as Kate encounters a charismatic bad boy and is forced to admit her infidelities; to the inevitable end in The Dirty Duck, as Philip realizes his inability to commit and resolves to return home to Australia; Hong Kong alters them all with its frenetic mixture of capitalism and exoticism.... Views: 370
