The fourth book in the hilarious and enthralling Vinyl Detective mystery series. "Like an old 45rpm record, this book crackles with brilliance." David Quantick on Written in Dead WaxAt the height of their success, the electric folk band Black Dog invited journalists to a desolate island for an infamous publicity stunt: the burning of a million dollars. But the stunt backfired and the band split up, increasing the value of their final album vastly. It's this album that Tinkler's got his eye on, and he hires none other than the Vinyl Detective and Nevada to hunt a copy down.Narrowly avoiding a killing spree, negotiating deranged Black Dog fans, and being pursued by hack celebrity Stinky Stamner and his camera crew, the Vinyl Detective and Nevada discover that perhaps all was not as it seemed on the island—and that in the embers of that fire are clues to a motive for murder... Views: 629
“So did you ever work out Dramble’s riddle?” | Elly shook her head, “No, even to this day it puzzles me!” | “How does it go again?” | “Out of your heart the tears I keep and when I am no longer, your knowledge is complete,” Elly recited verbatim. | “I think I just solved it.” | “Where?!”A distant rumble echoed up and down the steep green valley walls; then a gentle breeze rippled across the valley floor stirring a patchwork of yellow, pink and blue, making the colourful tall stems of happy flowers seem to giggle softly and sway gently in the giddying silence. Patches of blue sky peered around the tall cliffs, partially obscured by lazy clouds hanging deftly and close to the rocky peaks. A monolithic giant, draped in the royal green velvet of deep rainforest, towered high above the trail and stood guard over the entrance to the enchanting scene, making sure only the invited found the secret, narrow breach.Something was beckoning, tugging at her heart strings and drawing her onto the path, urging her to keep walking. Step by step the trail led her deeper into the valley, tantalising her senses with each guarded step and piquing her curiosity.Where was she?Suddenly, the valley erupted into whispered laughter, adorable impish laughter echoing across the valley floor and entangled among the swaying flowers. She searched around trying to identify the voices, but they remained shy and hidden from her view. Then the sky opened and a warm, gentle shower drizzled over her, flooding her mind with childish delight as she tasted drops of water sweeter than honey. The rain began to teem down on her and as it did, the impish laughter increased; she heard a giggle trickle over her tonsils and then an echoing laugh bubbled up from deep inside her and spilled out into the rain. In a moment of ecstasy, she peered up at the sky and the mountains surrounding her and twirled on the spot, pirouetting like a ballet dancer, lost in excited elation and sending her long gown whirling around her.As suddenly as it came, the rain stopped and a gentle breeze caressed her face, dancing with her, calling to her in a loving whisper, “Elly... Elly... come to me, pretty lady,” enticing her down into the valley while its call halted her ecstatic dance. The voice made her heart burn within her and she searched among the flowers until she saw a beautiful young man standing on the path, beckoning to her with an outstretched arm. She gazed at the gesture for a moment, hesitating and a little confused, but then his haunting green eyes peered into the depths of her heart and overpowered her emotions, gently pulling her towards him...A gentle, easy read that will captivate your heart and hold it prisoner as it pleads with every word to take you deeper into an enchanted world of mystery, valour, romance and redemption.“So did you ever work out Dramble’s riddle?”Elly shook her head. “No, even to this day it puzzles me!”“How does it go again?”“Out of your heart, the tears I keep and when I am no longer, your knowledge is complete,” Elly recited verbatim.“I think I just solved it.”“Where?!” Views: 629
After Abdullah's seedy penthouse in Khartoum is destroyed in a missile attack Emily finds herself in the middle of a grassy prairie in the pouring rain. Is she dead? Is she in heaven? Is the strange alien who he claims to be? Book 3 in the Emily Taylor series.Written to be an enjoyable read for ages 12 years to adult"This book was so good I couldn't put it down. It's loosely based off of Aladdin, but it focuses more on Jasmine, which I really liked." ~ Amazon Review"Keeping true to her magical worlds and characters, Miss Workman has once again given us a beautiful and magical story." ~ Amazon ReviewOnce upon a time there lived a vampire with wings and the genie who loved her...My name is Jasmine and I'm an original vampire. Created by the world's magics, I must drink the blood of the seven in order to sustain myself. On top of that I have wings. Large, black wings that make everything from dressing to sleeping more difficult. My parents tell me I'm special and that I should embrace my uniqueness, but all I want is to be normal. Attend a regular high school and have friends in the human realm, just like they did. So when I meet Laeddin and he agrees to grant me three wishes, I make the ultimate choice. But will it lead to my happily ever after or the destruction of the world? Only time will tell and there isn't much left. Books in the Blood and Snow world told from Jasmine's point of view include: Vampire LiesVampire SecretsVampire NightsVampire FateVampire PreyVampire MagicsBLOOD AND SNOW WORLD ORDER Blood and Snow 1.1 ~ 1.4Blood and Snow 2.1 ~ 2.4Blood and Snow 3.1 ~ 3.4Blood and Snow 3.5 ~ 3.8The Cindy Chronicles 4.1 ~ 4.6Vampire Lies 5A Beauty So Beastly 6Vampire Secrets 7Asha's Kisses 8.1Asha's Curse 8.2Asha's Magic 8.3Asha's Choice 8.4Vampire Nights 9The Professor's Origin 0.1Alice in DemonLand 10Vampire Fate 11Ellora's Tail 12.1Vampire Prey 13Vampire Magics 14 Views: 629
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Lucile décide de quitter Charles, quinquagénaire élégant, pour Antoine, jeune éditeur parisien. Pourtant, Charles sait bien que Lucile lui reviendra, car Antoine ne la comprend pas et il finira par se lasser d’une femme-enfant. Il entend déjà la « chamade » ce roulement de tambour qui annonce les défaites. Views: 629
From USA Today bestselling author Pamela Crane comes an addictively readable domestic suspense novel...Mackenzie, Robin, and Lily have been inseparable forever, sharing life's ups and downs and growing even closer as the years have gone by. They know everything about each other. Or so they believe. Nothing could come between these three best friends . . .Except for a betrayal.Nothing could turn them against each other . . .Except for a terrible past mistake.Nothing could tear them apart . . .Except for murder. Views: 629
In this taut, chilling novel, Lester Ballard--a violent, dispossessed man falsely accused of rape--haunts the hill country of East Tennessee when he is released from jail. While telling his story, Cormac McCarthy depicts the most sordid aspects of life with dignity, humor, and characteristic lyrical brilliance.
*From the Trade Paperback edition.* Views: 629
The world will end unless two lovers agree to be separated for eternity. This quick read of a little less than 7,000 words by veteran romance writer Florence Witkop deals with what happens when one of those lovers learns the terms... and refuses to abide by them.Kiethara is a descendant from a long line of powerful guardians who have been charged to protect a magical forest since the dawn of time. She prematurely took the place of her mother—the previous guardian—after she was defeated by a man known as Gandador; now, young Kiethara is forced into a position of power and danger. The Spirit of Aaron, the forest's first guardian, awakens to train her legendary powers, all the while hiding unknown truths and secrets of her past. When Gandador returns to destroy the reign of the guardians and rule the forest himself, he brings into the forest a whole new world, and Kiethara must keep in check her overwhelming emotions and experiences in order to control her magic and save the forest.Wickedly dark yet extremely moving, The Guardians of the Forest explores the burdens of responsibility and the prospects of failure. Kiethara must protect the world's source of power while developing her own, but guarding it becomes difficult when she finds herself kidnapped and taken out of the forest she is bound to protect. This YA novel draws true-to-form parallels with a normal fifteen-year-olds life. Readers experience how Kiethara bears the weight of an entire world on her shoulders in a humorously sarcastic tone, relying on the friends she makes and the love she discovers to ease the fear of failure to deliver what she has been born to accomplish. Views: 629
"A man in a Virginia prison awaits execution for three hideous murders he swears, in the face of irrefutable evidence, he did not commit. A psychologist who claims to believe the convict spends hours with the man in his death row cell, and ultimately watches in the gallery as the lethal injection is administered. His work completed, the psychologist heads back to New York City to attend to unfinished business. " Meanwhile, Matthew Scudder has just agreed to investigate the ostensibly suspicious online lover of an acquaintance. It seems simple enough. At first. But when people start dying and the victims are increasingly closer to home, it becomes clear that a vicious killer is at work. And the final targets may be Matt and Elaine Scudder. Views: 629
Alannah Ryan had always suffered in silence, until that silence became so deafening she spilled secrets that she never intended to. At one point in her life, she yearned for adventure, a nail biting journey … something other than the mundane life she led. Her pleas were answered in the form of a tall, handsome heart breaker with a mop of white hair.
Alannah’s dreams for an exciting twist in her life were shattered because of a teenage mistake. One that has haunted her for over five years, and left her in pieces.
Damien Slater was the reason for every bad thing in the lives of those he loved most. A decision he made when he was just fifteen destroyed his brothers’ lives, and there was nothing he could do to change the things they had endured. Ruining them hurt, but ruining the only woman who wanted him for more than one night hurt a hell of a lot more.
Running away helped Damien heal, and returning to Ireland only caused Alannah more pain. Pain he intended to eradicate and replace with the passion he knew they both shared. Breaking down her walls was not the only challenge Damien faced. Another had plans of his own, and his intentions weren’t for physical vengeance, but something far worse.
Damien values Alannah above all else, and what Damien values, Damien fights for. Views: 629
It wasn’t my idea.
If I’d been completely sober, I might have stopped the crazies who burned the male effigy at the Anti-Valentine party I went to. I mean, that’s not really my thing. I don’t hate men. I’m just a normal, single girl trying to get through college without being noticed. Because everyone in my family is famous. And then the party and the stunt made national news. And there I was, front and center on the Film at 11.
It's okay. I’ve got this. I’ll dodge the paparazzi, and soon they’ll tire of me. I’ll sink back into obscurity.
Then he shows up—my twin brother’s manager. He’s going to fix my reputation—thank you, I didn’t know it needed to be fixed. It was just one dumb party!
And apparently, he’s my date for Valentine’s Day, too. That ought to be fun. He doesn’t even like me. That’s okay. I don’t like him either. Views: 629
