The Master Returns--With Never-Before-Collected Tales of Murder and Desire One of the most highly acclaimed novelists in the crime genre, Lawrence Block is also a master of the short story, with award-winning work ranging from the macabre to the slyly comic, from heart-stopping tales of revenge to memorable explorations of lust and greed, all told in Block's unforgettable style. The sixteen stories (and one stage play!) collected here feature appearances by some of Block s most famous characters, including gentleman burglar Bernie Rhodenbarr and alcoholic private detective Matt Scudder, as well as glimpses into the minds of a rogue's gallery of frightening killers, dangerous sociopaths, crooked cops, and lost souls whose only chance to find themselves may be on the wrong side of a gun. You'll meet a compulsive hoarder whose towering piles of trash and treasures hide disturbing secrets...a beautiful young tennis star with a rather too possessive secret admirer...a dealer in stolen art who is unwilling to part with his most prized possession at any price...poker players with agendas that have nothing to do with the cards in their hands...and a catch-and-release fisherman whose preferred catch walks on two legs. Terror and passion, cruelty and vindication--it's all here, in a collection that will thrill you, scare you, and remind you why Lawrence Block is still the best there is at what he does. This is the book that led Publishers Weekly’s reviewer to enthuse, “If Block were a serial killer instead of one of the best storytellers of our time, we’d be in real trouble.”Table of ContentsA Burglar’s-Eye View of GreedA Chance to Get EvenA Vision in WhiteCatch and ReleaseClean SlateDolly’s Trash and TreasuresHow FarMick Ballou Looks at the Blank ScreenOne Last Night at Grogan’sPart of the JobScenariosSee the WomanSpeaking of GreedSpeaking of LustWelcome to the Real WorldWho Knows Where It GoesWithout a Body Views: 239
Ridgwell Cullum enjoyed over three decades of popularity writing action and adventure stories, often set along the frontier and Wild West, and readers have been enjoying his works ever since. Views: 239
Combining personal reflection and social observation, Bret Easton Ellis's first work of nonfiction is an incendiary polemic about this young century's failings, e-driven and otherwise, and at once an example, definition, and defense of what "freedom of speech" truly means.Bret Easton Ellis has wrestled with the double-edged sword of fame and notoriety for more than thirty years now, since Less Than Zero catapulted him into the limelight in 1985, earning him devoted fans and, perhaps, even fiercer enemies. An enigmatic figure who has always gone against the grain and refused categorization, he captured the depravity of the eighties with one of contemporary literature's most polarizing characters, American Psycho's iconic, terrifying Patrick Bateman, and received plentiful death threats in the bargain. In recent years, his candor and gallows humor on both Twitter and his podcast have continued his legacy as someone determined to speak the truth, however... Views: 239
The new novel from bestselling author Claudia Carroll, perfect for fans of Emma Hannigan and Marianne Keyes.When Frank Woods at number seventy-nine Primrose Square comes home to a surprise birthday party thrown by his wife and adoring children, it is his guests who get the real surprise.Finding himself alone, he befriends the cantankerous Miss Hardcastle, who hasn't left her home for decades, and Emily Dunne - fresh out of rehab and desperate to make amends. As gossip spreads through Primrose Square, every relationship is tested, and nothing in this close-knit community will ever be the same again . . .Praise for Claudia Carroll:'Modern, warm, insightful and filled with characters that felt like friends at the end' Emma Hannigan'Original, poignant and funny . . . [full of] wit and humour' Sheila O'Flanagan'Full of warmth, humour and emotion . . . I guarantee you'll love it'... Views: 239
Christmas is a joyous time of year, full of festivities and storytelling, and what better time is there to tell a good fable than Christmas? That’s right, none! So find your favorite chair, gather the kiddies on the floor, and download “The Fountain of Truth” today. It has three stories in one! These fables cover themes about truth, wisdom, and purpose. In a fun way, not a “fun” way.In celebration of Christmas, the following three short stories are here to not only entertain private readers and reading groups alike, but to provide a moral for those who are paying attention. But not in a lame way. In a fun way.“The Fountain of Truth”: On Christmas Eve, at the Kingdom Affair restaurant, something miraculous has happened. Families who are normally secretive with each other are spilling their guts out at the dinner table, to everyone’s surprise, and these diners are waking up to a shocking truth that their lives aren’t perfect. What are they sharing? How are they reacting? And who’s responsible for this mess?“Christmas Log”: A radio station sponsors a million-dollar contest on Christmas Day and chooses four distinctly different individuals to participate. No details are given until the day of the contest, but each contestant must abide by the same rules, and each contestant must commit to the contest until they are able to complete the task they are given. Even though they are blind to the specifics, they go in willingly, as a million dollars are on the line. Then, once they are in place, they are given the shocking truth of what they must do to win their prize, and they must figure out the best way to handle their new reality without going insane.“St. Nick’s Gym”: The “true” origin story of Santa Claus, and how he became the figure we all know and love today. You may never look at Santa the same way again…unless this is exactly the story you’ve always believed in. But it’s probably not, so time for an education! Views: 239
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A classic collection of short stories by Maria Edgeworth, featuring the following tales: MURAD THE UNLUCKY, THE LIMERICK GLOVES, MADAME DE FLEURY. Views: 238
It has been my happy fortune to have made the acquaintance of the gifted author of this book. From time to time she was kind enough to confide to me its progress. When the manuscript was completed I was privileged to go over it, and the hours so spent were of unbroken interest and pleasure. Views: 238
B. Traven's last novel, first published in 1960 but never before released in English, features a larger-than-life heroine: Ms. Aslan Norval, an American millionairess with Hollywood roots and political schemes up her sleeveThough Aslan Norval is wealthy beyond measure and contentedly married to an aging businessman, she finds herself tormented with the desire to do something epic, something no man has dared to do: she decides to build a canal across the continental United States. With the help of an uncouth Korean War veteran—whom she appoints as her right-hand man and unlikely lover—she forms a public corporation. A congressional committee of investigators, prodded by lobbyists, tries to stop the venture; but the ensuing publicity arouses the civic-minded public, and "democratic process" insists that the canal be realized as a federal undertaking. Not only will the project relieve chronic unemployment and demobilize the armed forces, but it will also... Views: 238
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Irresistible temptation leads to inescapable passion in this gorgeous Greek island romance by Harlequin Presents author Clare Connelly.One summer on a private island...with her ultimate temptation!Schoolteacher Amelia Ashford warily agrees to a job in Greece caring for Santos Anastakos's young son. But her priority is the welfare of the little boy, not the outrageous and irresistible billionaire who hired her. Even if their chemistry is off the charts!Santos doesn't believe in romantic love—his father has eight ex-wives. He does believe in tantalizing pleasure, and with innocent Amelia in his luxurious villa, it's just a bedroom door away! But their passion will test Santos's ruthless control more than he ever anticipated...From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Views: 238
From Publishers WeeklyPrivate investigator Rick Carson has been hired to find out who murdered Georgia Sen. Dan Price and finds himself falling for Price's trophy widow, Jordan, even though she's his prime suspect. Gorgeous, steely Jordan stands to inherit a substantial estate and has a history of losing husbands and boyfriends to questionable fatalities, and Price was killed with Jordan's gun. But a sizable cast of quirky hangers-on who rely upon Jordan for room and board complicate matters: any one of them could be responsible for not just the senator's death but also the string of corpses that litter Jordan's past. The more Rick investigates, the more certain he is that the woman he's in love with could be a coldhearted killer. His two minds drive some refreshing twists that leave readers guessing to the end and making the latest from suspense artist Barton a satisfying read. (Sept.) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. About the AuthorNew York Times bestselling author Beverly Barton wrote over fifty contemporary romance novels and created the popular Protectors series. She was a two-time Maggie Award winner, a two-time National Reader's Choice Award winner, and a recipient of the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award for Series Romantic Adventure. Views: 238
CAN YOU FIND JUSTICE... WHEN THE WORLD IS WATCHING?When breakfast TV host and nation's darling, Rosie Harper, is found brutally murdered at home, suspicion falls on her spouse, formerly international football star, Danny 'walks on water' Mallard, now living out of the public eye as trans woman, Debbie.Not only must Debbie challenge the hard evidence against her, including her blood-drenched glove at the scene of the crime, she must also contend with the nation's prejudices, as the trial is broadcast live, turning it into a public spectacle. For someone trying to live their life without judgment, it might just be too much to bear.Legal duo Judith Burton and Constance Lamb are subjected to unyielding scrutiny as they strive to defend their most famous client yet.Another thought-provoking courtroom drama from the acclaimed author of the Burton & Lamb series. Views: 238
