When the prestigious law firm of Wayne, Rothstein, and Lincoln catches two major cases—a rape case against a white NBA star who allegedly raped a black stripper, and a murder case against a black rapper who allegedly killed a gay couple and two policemen—Bill O'Neil and Ben Turner are tasked with handling these racially charged litigations. The cases hit emotional chords with the two lawyers and force them to reckon with their interracial relationships and families. Will the racial tension of their cases destroy them or make them stronger? Views: 52
What really goes on in a marriage?Richard and Freya are, on the surface, a perfect couple. He has a thriving architectural practice; she plays the violin like an angel. They live in a beautiful home. They seem respectful and caring of one another.They should be happier than they are.In The Question of Love, Hugh Mackay has constructed a novel of stunning originality - both a sympathetic examination of a marriage and a nuanced exposition of the complexities and contradictions of human love. Starkly observed, beautifully written and intricately plotted, The Question of Love explores the myriad ways we resist the terrible beauty of true intimacy. Views: 52
TASK: Penetrate the Royal Navy's Falklands FleetTARGET: Sub-Lieutenant HRH Prince AndrewThe Falkland Islands 1982. As conflict erupts between Argentina and Britain, former Argentine naval officer Paolo (Paul) Hawker – half English, half Argentinian – is abducted into a life-and-death deal with two dangerous devils: the military Junta that he despises, and the Irish Republican Army.An IRA hit squad has Hawker's wife and daughter targeted in England, where he thought they were safe. Unless he can kidnap helicopter pilot Prince Andrew to Argentine territory from the midst of the Royal Navy task force, they will die.Aboard a damaged yacht, Hawker embarks on a virtual suicide mission. In command of a handful of untrustworthy IRA terrorists, he must struggle against the overwhelming might of the British fleet, against wild South Atlantic weather, and against the clock: 36 desperate hours to take a prince hostage, to save his wife and little girl... Views: 52
Sometimes I have trouble filling out tests when the name part feels like a test too. . . . When I write letters, I love that you have to read all of my thoughts and stories before I say any name at all. You have to make it to the very end to know.Rowan has too many secrets to write down in the pages of a diary. And if he did, he wouldn't want anyone he knows to discover them. He understands who he is and what he likes, but it's not safe for others to know. Now, the kids at school say he's too different to spend time with. He's not the "right kind" of girl, and he's not the "right kind" of boy. His mom ignores him. And at night, his dad hurts him in ways he's not ready to talk about yet.But Rowan discovers another way to share his secrets: letters. Letters he attaches to balloons and releases into the universe, hoping someone new will read them and understand. But when he befriends a classmate who knows what it's like to be lonely and scared, even at home,... Views: 52
Fight for your country, and fight to the last...The Falklands, 1999 – a vital strategic stronghold and oil-rich gem in the South Atlantic. For RAF pilot Sean Riever it is a place of ghosts. For Jane Clark, his co-pilot, a place of tough decisions. An air of menace hangs over the desolate, battle-scarred landscape; present dangers and past mysteries lurk in the shadows on the skyline. Then a Royal Navy nuclear submarine disappears, and Argentine jet fighters penetrate the Exclusion Zone. As Sean and his companions stave off wave after wave of enemy attacks, their defense becomes an epic battle for survival – in which victory can only be achieved at a terrible price... A pulse-pounding, high-octane action thriller, Exclusion Zone is a tour de force, perfect for fans of Frederick Forsyth, Mark Greaney and Kyle Mills.Praise for Exclusion Zone'Fresh and compelling ... as good... Views: 52
She says he's perfect. I know he's lying . . .He caught me watching, and our eyes met. That was when it hit me.There was something not quite right about my daughter's new boyfriend . . .The doting fatherEd finally meets his daughter's boyfriend for the first time. Smart, successful and handsome, Ryan appears to be a real catch. Then Abbie announces their plan to get married.The perfect fiancéThere's just one problem. Ed thinks Ryan is lying to them.Who would you believe?All of Ed's instincts tell him his daughter is in terrible danger - but no-one else can see it. With the wedding date approaching fast, Ed sets out to uncover Ryan's secrets, before it's too late . . . Views: 52
