A young Irish nun finds herself the guardian of a mysterious manuscript claiming to be the lost gospel of Mary, when she realizes that church authorities are willing to kill to get their hands on it . . .An old and dying nun has turned up at Deirdre's monastery in Ireland with an ancient manuscript on a papyrus roll. When Deirdre reads the first line, she realizes it claims to be a previously unknown gospel written by Mary, the mother of Jesus. The church authorities in Rome have been seeking to destroy this gospel for centuries, claiming it is a forgery that threatens the very foundations of the faith.Deirdre begins to translate the gospel, but when a delegate of the pope arrives in Kildare searching for the text, she must set out across Ireland seeking safety as the church and its henchmen are hot on her trail. What does the gospel say? And why is the church so afraid of it? Views: 356
Dangerous Minds will delve into the complex and intricate lives of some of the most talked-about terrorists of the country. Dr Jalees Ansari, a doctor from Malegaon involved in eighty blasts, including some on railway tracks, was supposed to be a quiet, peace-loving medical professional. Fahmida Ansari, a housewife and mother of two from the Jogeshwari slums of north-west Mumbai, physically planted the bombs herself in a bus and taxis and returned home as if nothing had happened. What drove them to such violent designs? What were their compulsions? Can a human being be so ruthless and heartless, and why?The book will explore the lives, early beginnings, careers and sudden transformations of such persons into merchants of death. Views: 356
From Presumed Dead to Intelligence Agent…From Espionage to Celebrity…From Hunter…to Hunted….StarChild is a quirky, subversive band famed for the slick visual effects in their shows. Citizens from a dozen worlds follow the band almost religiously, a cult of fans. When they’re invited to play on Ile Garoque, a world that severed all contact with Terra two decades ago, Earth Intelligence moves to plant a spy in their entourage. Enter Anna-Marie Delany and her computer partner, Zenni, a pair known for their skills and prone to danger.It seems simple enough until Taheera, Starchild’s lead singer, refuses to set foot on the planet, so Anna must use her acting skills and EI’s technology to impersonate Taheera. What she does not expect is falling for Jeb Lucas, StarChild’s drummer and tech-wizard, nor stumbling into a hostile first contact situation with a group of predatory aliens. All of this while her father is ill, longing for Anna to inherit his company and fortune, even though she is missing and assumed dead. The world could be Anna’s, yet she and Zenni must survive attacks from enemies within EI, capture by the venomous Xha, and a pair of dragon-storms, weird elemental disruptions in non-space that can destroy unwary spacecraft.From Author Jilly Paddock, the third volume in her Zenith Alpha 4013 series takes science fiction and espionage to fan to galactic new heights. Starchild. From Pro Se Productions. Views: 356
Jewelry designer Holly Hennessey's life never goes quite right. The pink positive sign on the pregnancy test is even more proof of that. Her one night of drunken debauchery is going to change everything. Holly's family insists that she come home to the Florida Keys for the holidays. Unfortunately, her ex-boyfriend, Liam, and his beautiful fiancé, Bella, will be there. Unwilling to admit the truth about how she got knocked up, Holly devises a plan to keep from looking like a complete fool in their eyes. Gorgeous Zane Alexander will be the perfect fake date for Christmas. She convinces the handsome, seductive man to pretend to be her boyfriend and baby daddy. Once the holidays are over, they'll stage a breakup and go their separate ways. There's only one problem with Holly's grand scheme... There's much more to sexy Zane than she imagined. Will Holly be able to let Zane go when... Views: 356
“Graham is the queen of romantic suspense.” —*RT Book Reviews *Is she a suspect or a target? A year after the chilling death of her mentor, criminologist Harley Frasier is still rattled. Secretly she's suspected murder all along. Now the unveiling of the Amenmose exhibit is triggering a series of unexplained attacks, and she has only one man to trust. FBI special gent Micah Fox is used to charging into dangerous territory to solve a case. Working with a civilian is new ground, especially when she's as irresistible as Harley. He can't say no to her sharp instincts and sexy smile. And with a threat closing in, there's no way in hell he'll leave her unprotected. Don't miss other heart-racing stories from The Finnegan Connection mini-series!** Law and Disorder Out of the Darkness Views: 355
2017 FOREWORD REVIEWS INDIE GOLD MEDAL WINNER FOR HUMOR NOVEL OF THE YEAR!A Southern librarian fights back when the city cuts off funding for her library in this funny, angry book from award-winning author Michael Guillebeau.Publishers Weekly said, "Guillebeau blends humor and mystery perfectly in this comic thriller...Guillebeau keeps things light with frequent laugh-out-loud lines."They weren't alone. Other reviewers said:"One of the most enjoyable books I have read this year..."...quirky characters and lots of laughs.""A madcap adventure of a book where librarians have all the answers.""A wonderfully entertaining book! Every library should have this book on the shelf.""...jumps off the shelf and begs to be read...I would give it 7 or 8 on a 5* scale.""This book will make you angry while making you laugh out loud."Half of all income goes to the Awesome Foundation for Library Innovation. Views: 355
Paulette O’Connell needs to build her home decorating business in order to give her unborn child a stable home. While exploring the mysterious attic of the antebellum plantation where she lives, she accidentally summons her grandfather’s ghost. But he won’t leave until she figures out why she needed him in the first place, putting her plans in serious jeopardy.Zak Markel has been searching for the last ingredient to create the Elixir of Life he hopes will save his brother’s eyesight. But he discovers the woman of his dreams in the smart and beautiful Paulette, distracting him from his focus at the worst possible time, even though she staunchly refuses to allow him past her defenses.Can he convince Paulette to open her mind to possibilities and follow her heart to true happiness before it’s too late?*Updated & revised edition; originally published in 2014 as Remnants. Views: 355
If you could change your story, would you?
Jane has lived a mostly ordinary life, raised by her recently deceased aunt Magnolia, whom she counted on to turn life into an adventure. Without Aunt Magnolia, Jane is directionless. Then an old acquaintance, the glamorous and capricious Kiran Thrash, blows back into Jane’s life and invites her to a gala at the Thrashes’ extravagant island mansion called Tu Reviens. Jane remembers her aunt telling her: “If anyone ever invites you to Tu Reviens, promise me that you’ll go.”
What Jane doesn’t know is that at Tu Reviens her story will change; the house will offer her five choices that could ultimately determine the course of her untethered life. But every choice comes with a price. She might fall in love, she might lose her life, she might come face-to-face with herself. At Tu Reviens, anything is possible. Views: 355
Perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Jessica Redland and Kate Forster.It's the most wonderful time of the year...but is it the time to fall in love?When Darcy returns to Manhattan, she's put in charge of the Inglenook Inn, a cosy boutique hotel in the heart of Greenwich Village. The Inn needs a boost in bookings if it's to survive, so Darcy is convinced that hosting Christmas this year is the answer. What she doesn't expect is to meet a face from the past, which can only spell trouble.Myles left England behind and took a job in New York. It's a step forwards in his career, and has the added bonus of being nowhere near his family. He's also hoping to avoid Christmas, the worst time of the year. But when his company puts him up at the Inglenook Inn and he recognises Darcy, it isn't long before they clash.As the flames on the log fire flicker and the snowflakes swirl above the New York streets, maybe this Christmas could be the one that... Views: 355
Some eight months after the events of Penric and the Shaman, Learned Penric, sorcerer and scholar, travels to Easthome, the capital of the Weald. There he again meets his friends Shaman Inglis and Locator Oswyl. When the body of a sorceress is found in the woods, Oswyl draws him into another investigation; they must all work together to uncover a mystery mixing magic, murder and the strange realities of Temple demons. Views: 355
