Mark Lisac's Image Decay returns to the pugnacious world of backroom politics laid out in his award-nominated Where the Bodies Lie. Set again in that "unnamed capital city east of the Rockies," where the Brutalist architecture of the downtown core reflects the body politic laid bare.When a cantankerous ex-government photographer seeks ownership of his prints, the powers-that-be are determined to prevent the release of certain sensitive photos. Set in the 1990s, this political thriller delves into questions of identity and memory, established power and its fears and secrets, old stock versus newcomers, belonging and alienation.Image Decay investigates the intricacies of political manipulation, personal anxieties, and how history must be seen to be confronted. Views: 549
Annie is lured into becoming a mail order bride, but what she doesn’t know is that her husband never wanted a wife.After her mother passed away leaving Annie nothing but her jewelry, Annie’s step-father becomes unrecognizable. He begins to drink and gamble and insists Annie take her mother’s place as his bride. When his behavior becomes abusive, Annie knows she has no choice but to leave.She corresponds with a Texas rancher named Carson, who seems kind and generous and exactly the man Annie always dreamed of spending her life with. Although she never imagined herself as a mail order bride, it just feels right. When her step-father insists they be wed the following day, Annie decides to accept Carson’s wedding proposal. She doesn’t know him, but Texas was sure to be a better option than staying in Boston and taking her mother’s place.On arrival in Texas, Annie is met by Cassidy and Bonnie, Carson’s sisters. Although they are kind and friendly, Annie can’t help but feel thwarted that Carson didn’t collect her himself. It is too late when Annie discovers that the letters, the advertisement and even the proposal had all been the work of Carson’s sisters.From first glance Annie likes Carson but the steadfast rancher makes it clear that he’s not interested in love. For Carson it’s a matter of principle. Surely a man should be able to choose his own wife. Will Annie and Carson be able to find love regardless of the circumstances that brought them together? Views: 549
Just the sight of her is enough to make my mind go blank. Shaw Cage doesn't know the power she has over me, and I can never let her find out. She's my best friend's sister, and her brother and I made a pact—our sisters were off-limits. As much as I wanted her, I could never have her. Until I realized Cannon was unworthy of my loyalty. Realizing my mistake came too late. I'd already let Shaw down too many times. But I am Emmie Armstrong's son. I won't let anything stand in my way of getting what I want most. Views: 549
