The bright summer sun faded into the shimmering Mediterranean as the young American painter began what was to be the five most perfect hours of his lifetime. It would be more than just an affair, a passionate encounter, and yet it would come to nothing. It would be a period of total enchantment that would remain to haunt him for the rest of his life, affecting his career, his code of behaviour, his entire existence. He sensed all this and yet he went to her, this woman he loved, this woman who could never be his... Views: 7
Three never-before-collected short stories from #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly In "Cahoots," a backroom poker game turns deadly when a cheater is exposed. In "Mulholland Dive," a man who deciphers the hidden codes of accident scenes investigates a fatality off L.A.'s most fabled roadway. In "Two-Bagger," an obsessed cop tails an ex-con he believes is about to carry out a contract killing. Together these gripping, unforgettable stories show that Michael Connelly "knows the workings of the LAPD and the streets of the City of Angels like he knows his own name" ( Boston Globe ). Views: 7
Bernard Devoto was a wild intellectual from the Rocky Mountains, a rebel, iconolclast, and idealist who fled his stifling small town for teh intellectual freedom and community of Harvard. While he settled eastwrad in his career as a novelist, professor, editor, historian, and critic, he continued to love, to a point of passion, western openness, fgreedom, air, and society.National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning author and fellow westerner Wallace Stegner's life intersected with Devoto's many times, first by accident and later by friendship and example. They were kindred, both westerners by birth, upbringing, and demeanor, novelists by vocation, teachers by necessity, and historiuans and conservationists by a sheer compulsion inspired by the region that shaped them. Views: 7
Review“Michael Phillips has the unique ability to recreate not merely the feel but the impact of the classic George MacDonald novels. From Across the Ancient Waters draws you into a world where engaging characters and spiritual insights merge to form a seamless tapestry.”Bodie and Brock Thoene, authors of the AD Chronicles and Beyond the Farthest Star"From the shipwreck on the first page to the lovely tapestry of characters and setting, From Across the Ancient Waters, Michael Phillips's latest novel, is a do-not-miss masterpiece!"Kathleen Y'Barbo, award-winning authorAs I began reading From Across The Ancient Waters, my first novel on my new Kindle Fire, I realized that the very first “Christian” novel was The Heather Halls of Stonewyke. This was soon followed by the Corrie Belle Hollister series and many of Mr. Phillips other excellent works. Being a girl of fourteen and new to the faith I am ever so glad that these stories were available. All of Michael Phillips’ story lines are interesting and extremely thoughtful. Questions of faith are posed and discussed in gentle and considerate ways, never in a harsh or forceful manner.From Across The Ancient Waters keeps these characteristics alive. The young Percy, sent away to hopefully reform his bad ways, finds faith, friendship, and adventure in the Welsh countryside. The characters draw you in so that you feel the pangs of young love and the heartache of losing someone you care for. I was not ready for this story to end and am happy to know book two will be out in a few months. The only thing missing was a pronunciation key for the Welsh words; I’m a little rusty on my Welsh.(Tracie Coffey Coffey Reader )Phillips tells delightful stories that reflect his astute study of human nature and his passion for words.(Kris Wilson CBA Retailers ) Book DescriptionRomance and mystery unfold along the rugged Welsh coast in the latest historical novel from Michael Phillips. Percy Drummond’s life changes when he meets village girl Gwyneth Barrie. Then Percy catches the eye of his beautiful cousin, Florilyn, and an unexpected request from Percy’s uncle changes the future for all three. Views: 7
A very typical Dornford Yates romantic adventure story, with the action nominally taking place in southern Austria but really in a never-never land Ruritania. There is a beautiful Austrian aristocrat in distress, with two stalwart British chaps and a fast Rolls-Royce, to set things right. Views: 7
"Alex Duarte is my kind of cop. I hope he sticks around for a long, long, time." – Michael Connelly It was supposed to be a low-level bust for ATF agent Alex Duarte, with the hope that he could work it up the ladder to someone important. He just didn't know how important. In New Orleans to check out a mysterious Panamanian named Ortiz who likes to trade guns illegally and import marijuana by the truckload, Duarte suddenly finds himself in the middle of something bigger than he has ever known. Because guns and drugs are bad enough-but there are other things that are much, much worse. A shadowy colonel who is not what he seems… a white supremacist intent on becoming "the man who changed America"… an attractive FBI agent with a lot of pull and a lot of secrets… Alex Duarte knows he's in deep with these characters. He just hopes he's not over his head. Views: 7
