"Much less a book than a state of vision." – Henry James The narrative drive of Stowe's classic novel is often overlooked in the heat of the controversies surrounding its anti-slavery sentiments. In fact, it is a compelling adventure story with richly drawn stories has earned a place in both literary American history. Views: 49
Brad Steiger's dreams are filled with snake worshippers, the end of the world and his daughter, Kelly...
Each night the nightmares are more intense as he searches London for Kelly, who's missing. Neither her classmates nor her landlord has seen her in weeks. The sinister air of the dreams convinces Brad that Kelly is in danger and time is running out on her rescue!
Brad hires a private investigator that discovers Kelly is part of Ouroboros, a snake worshipping cult led by Professor Jonathan Clay. When the investigator dies under suspicious circumstances, Brad turns to cult expert, Marcus Valentine, and Scotland Yard's Declan Healy in his desperation. As the three men race against time chasing down clues, one thing is clear: the cult is preparing for a momentous event, shrouded in secrecy and the supernatural.
Marcus finds an ex-cult member who, under hypnosis, reveals Kelly is alive, but the cult is on the move. Everyone and everything in its path is in imminent danger. No matter how close the three men come to Ouroboros, Jonathan and his slippery shapeshifters elude them. An unexpected source helps Brad and Marcus find the cult, but it may be too little, too late. Now, Brad, Marcus and Jonathan are on a collision course with destiny that may signal the end of the world! Views: 49
What strange secret made rich, beautiful, tempestuous Bella Baxter irresistible to the poor Scottish medical student Archie McCandless? Was it her mysterious origin in the home of his monstrous friend Godwin Baxter, the genius whose voice could perforate eardrums? This story of true love and scientific daring whirls the reader from the private operating-theatres of late-Victorian Glasgow through aristocratic casinos, low-life Alexandria and a Parisian bordello, reaching an interrupted climax in a Scottish church. Views: 49
A new Deseronto novel from the internationally bestselling author of Tell and DeafeningAt the end of Frances Itani's Scotiabank Giller Prize—shortlisted Tell, a baby is adopted by a young Deseronto couple who are coming to terms with the end of the Great War. Eighteen years on, the baby, Hanora, now a young woman, is told about her adoption. As a second world war looms, Hanora is determined to uncover the mysteries of her identity. This quest will take her across the ocean with her cousin, Billie, and headlong into the tumult of Europe. Amid the tensions, the great dance halls of the era beckon, and a career as a journalist in the war becomes possible. But Hanora will not let the past lie, even though, decades later, the truth remains beyond her grasp. Billie, whose memory is fading as she slips into dementia, provides some clues, but it isn't until Hanora discovers a set of diaries written by a late local artist and what they reveal about her... Views: 49
Could his new heart be ruling his life?Since his heart operation Noah Scarlett, was convinced that he had inherited some of his donor's tastes for foods and music and had a persistent feeling for a woman called Cassandra Green. No one had to tell him her name; he woke up with it in his head after surgery!After a formerly quiet life as a librarian and author, his new heart was taking him into the realms of detective work. He had a couple of things to do: find out more about his heart donor, find out who Cassandra Green was, and find out why he had a strong attraction and a sharp sense of déjà vu with bookstore manager, Raine Childs. Views: 49
When a hot, leather-clad hunk on a Harley roars into her life, a wary single mom must decide if she will take a chance on love. Views: 49
From former Vanity Fair magazine's celebrity interviewer George Wayne comes a collection of piquant, poignant, and nostalgic interviews with some of the iconic personalities of our time, curated from his legendary magazine career.The man behind some of the most notorious celebrity interviews, George Wayne, has redefined, reimagined, and remastered the modern art of the conversation. For over twenty years, he documented pop culture with the George Wayne Questionnaire, his patented question and answer column, which has been one of Vanity Fair's most iconic and intriguing features. In each issue, he posed a series of offbeat questions to some the most captivating people in the world.Refreshingly unafraid to ask anything and everything, GW has perfected what he calls—the probe and parry—to break down protective facades and get inside the heads and hearts of his interviewees. The results have been humorous, often surprising, sometimes shocking, and... Views: 49
I’m falling.
Faster.
Further.
Deeper.
Sometimes you fall so hard you can’t get back up. My closest companions now are shame and loss. But a sliver of hope lies in the only person I have left in this world – the one who’s growing inside me.
Survival becomes living again because of my child, and the town where I begin anew. That’s where I meet the man who starts to melt the ice inside my heart.
As we get closer, reminders of my past become sharper. Clearer. To confront the pain, I have to discover what’s deep down inside me. Is there enough left there to become whole again, or am I too wounded to heal?
Warning This book has mature content that some readers may find troubling. It is intended for readers 18 and up.
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"This is more than just an epic story. This is a fabulous introduction to a family I am so excited to read more about." - Denise, Shh Mom's Reading
"Plain and simple -- This book owned me. It challenged some of my own core beliefs and made me see those things through a different set of eyes. I have loved Brenda's work for a couple of years, but with Deep Down my respect and admiration for her has grown exponentially." - Laurie Oh, The Literary Gossip
"A Raw, Powerful & Emotional Read!" - Kawehi Reviews
"Brenda douses her readers with emotions that are so raw and tangible. She grips her readers from the opening pages to the very end." - Michelle Tan, Four Chicks Flipping Pages
"I totally fell in love with quite a few of the characters in this book and I'm so relieved to learn that the author has decided that there are more stories to be told. I am not ready to let them go...I have questions...I have hopes...I have tissues...bring it." - Rosarita Reader, iScream Books Views: 49
