When his son is caught trafficking cocaine, a successful financial advisor swears to take down the Colombian drug lords who sold it to him Walter Farr has done well for himself. One of the most successful investment counselors in New York, his tidy fortune is all he could ever want. Nothing in his life is out of place, except his relationship with his son, Howard. When the boy's mother died, Walter did what he could for their child, but each year Howard pulled further and further away. Even so, the distance was never enough for Walter to expect something like this. Howard has been arrested for importing cocaine. The charge is not trivial—Howard's crime could put him away for life—and to get him out of it Walter will do the unthinkable: He'll join the FBI to go after the dangerous Colombians who sold Howard the drugs in the first place. It's a gamble that could prove deadly, but Walter Farr will never fail his son again. This ebook features an illustrated... Views: 24
Not After Midnight is a collection of short stories by Daphne du Maurier, all with different characters and themes but similar in that they touch on the supernatural or strange events. " Don't Look Now " — this novella features John and Laura who are on holiday in Venice. But it is a dangerous place for them as they are being followed by two old sisters and there is a killer on the loose. " Not After Midnight " is a tale about a lonely teacher who goes on a painting holiday in Crete and meets a strange American couple. The woman invites him to visit them in their hotel room but "not after midnight," the reason for this becoming clear as the story progresses. In " A Border Line Case ", a young actress pursues old family friend Nick after the death of her father. She discovers he is an IRA executive and accompanies him on a bombing raid in Ireland, but soon learns he is not all he seems to be. In " The Way of the Cross ", a disparate group of pilgrims from the same village embark on a trip to frenetic, dusty Jerusalem. Their regular vicar is taken ill and replaced by The Reverend Babcock, a rough diamond from Leeds. On the first night, young Robin, a precocious nine-year-old, suggests a walk to the Garden of Gethsemane. In the dark, among the bushes and trees, two people overhear things about themselves that force them to re-evaluate their lives. Subsequently the whole group learn a great deal about themselves and their loved ones, and return home better people. " The Breakthrough " is a science fiction-style story set in a deserted lab in the wilds of Norfolk. A man is sent to help with a new computer but soon realizes the strange purpose of the scientific team and decides to leave. However, he gets caught up in the experiment and stays. Mac, the leader of the group, is convinced that he can trap the life force, or soul, at the point of death and utilize its energy. His guinea pig Ken is the affable young assistant who happens to be dying of leukemia. Needless to say, the plan goes horribly awry. Views: 24
Lonely, ageing and chronically ill, Ned Jones is found dead on sweltering summer afternoon in his rooms. Everyone assumes he died of natural causes. But after the post-mortem suggests otherwise, Detective Chief Inspector Michael McKenna and his team become involved. In search of Ned's killer, McKenna visits the house of Edith Harris, where Ned lodged. But fragile, neurotic Edith and her three enigmatic daughters – Annie, Mina and Phoebe – spring one surprise after another on McKenna. Slowly, McKenna begins to unravel a story of scholarship and greed, deceit and twisted loyalties, where the sins of the past, as well as the present, are avenged on innocent and guilty alike… 'The House of Women' is a mesmerising crime thriller that is perfect for fans of Nicci French, Aline Templeton and Elizabeth George. Praise for Alison Taylor ‘With her third novel, The House of Women, Alison Taylor confirms her place among the new stars of British crimewriting. A far from straightforward investigation into a suspicious death reveals a history of obsession and long-held hatred, with an intriguing cast of characters, which again includes the compassionate and personable DCI Michael McKenna . . . a complex and challenging book.’ Sunday Telegraph ‘Careful, complex, intelligent . . . unusually for a detective story, it is the characterisation and the writing, even more than the plot, that hold the attention’ Guardian ‘This slow-paced thriller set in Wales turns the screw tightly on its characters. A murder investigation draws DCI McKenna into close contact with the victim’s family . . . Deep in the Bala hills a crumbling farmhouse yields up its secrets’ Mail on Sunday ‘With this dark and involving tale, Taylor stands up to be counted alongside the best of British crime writers today’ Ideal Home ‘Eerie and unforgettable’ Prima ‘Definitely an author to watch’ Yorkshire Post ‘Billed as a crime novel, Alison Taylor’s The House of Women is all that and more . . . McKenna’s quest for the truth is just one strand in Taylor’s narrative, which is also rich with the detail of an historical Welsh landscape and the world of letters . . . A novel teeming with intelligence’ Image ‘If you love Minette Walters, check out Taylor. She shows scary insight into human frailty in this gripping story’ Peterborough Evening Telegraph ‘Taylor unravels a tale of stupidity, greed, deceit, twisted loyalties and past sins which keeps the reader gripped until the end’ Newcastle Evening Chronicle Alison Taylor has lived in North Wales for many years. She held senior childcare posts with the former Gwynedd County Council. She has been instrumental in exposing institutional child abuse, and in 1996 won the Campaign for Freedom of Information Award in this area. Her interests include classical and baroque music, art and writing. Endeavour Press is the UK's leading independent publisher of digital books.From AudioFileWhen an ailing lodger dies in his room, the female relatives with whom he lives assume natural causes. One young niece, however, doesn't buy it and helps police solve the murder. Steve Hodson tells the story from the point of view of Detective Chief Inspector Michael McKenna. His portrayal of the troubled officer is the most poignant, the most insightful of the many characters in the book. The others he handles competently, both males and females, bringing life to even the most minor parts without overplaying them. McKenna and his male colleagues play a supportive role in this story. Hodson's understanding performance captures the sadness and hope that surround both the women of the family and the women in McKenna's professional circle. R.P.L. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine Views: 24
AMISH COUNTRY DANGER Returning to her Amish hometown to open a bed-and-breakfast, Heather Miller thinks she's finally safe from her violent ex-husband—until he escapes from prison. Now with her ex determined to hurt her, she must rely on US Marshal Zachary Walker for safety. For Zach, this mission isn't only his duty—it's personal. The escaped convict killed his sister, and Heather was instrumental in putting the man behind bars. But with Zach's natural protective instincts toward Heather turning into something deeper, he must keep his emotional distance. He can't be distracted, because the danger that lies in wait is as evil as it is unexpected...and a lapse in judgment could prove deadly. Views: 24
An artfully told police procedural set in an explosive era in recent historyMontreal 1970. The "Vampire Killer" has murdered three women and a fourth is missing. Bombs explode in the stock exchange, McGill University, and houses in Westmount. Riots break out at the St. Jean Baptiste parade and at Sir George Williams University. James Cross and Pierre Laporte are kidnapped and the Canadian army moves onto the streets of Montreal.A young beat cop working out of Station Ten finds himself almost alone hunting the serial killer, as the rest of the force focuses on the FLQ crisis. Constable Eddie Dougherty, the son of a French mother and an Irish-Canadian father, decides to take matters into his own hands to catch the killer before he strikes again.Set against actual historical events, Black Rock is both a compelling page-turner and an accomplished novel in the style of Dennis Lehane. Views: 24
Charlie D is the host of a successful late-night radio call-in show. His listeners have a particularly intimate relationship with him and often reveal much about themselves, confident that he will honor their trust and that he can save them. In their minds, he is perfect: one of life's winners. But Charlie feels he's something of a fake. His easy confidence on-air belies the reality for a man born with a wine-colored birthmark that covers half his face. Love You to Death covers one hour on "The World According to Charlie D" – an hour during which he must both discover the long-time listener who is killing the people who trust him and attempt to come to terms with the man behind the birthmark. Views: 24
Life is great for Marnie MacDonald—until her parents announce they're moving, taking her away from everything she knows and lovesPopular high school sophomore Marnie MacDonald loves her life. Then her parents break the news: They're moving to North Carolina! And that's not even the worst part. The MacDonalds are moving with their best friends, the Petersons—including their son, Lucas, a boy Marnie can't stand.In the blink of an eye, her world is uprooted. She has to leave school, her friends—all the things that matter most. And how's she supposed to get along without her boyfriend, Joel, the super-cool jock who would have taken her to his senior prom?Suddenly, Marnie's milking goats and picking apples on a farm with no telephones, no TV, and no after-school activities.But something starts to happen after she leaves the city and goes back to the land. She discovers a world she never knew existed—a whole new way of life. And the biggest shock of all? The... Views: 24
Verdict in Blood is Gail Bowen's sixth novel featuring Joanne Kilbourn, one of Canada's most beloved sleuths. Teacher, friend, lover, single mother, and now grandmother, Joanne has a quick intelligence and a boundless compassion, which repeatedly get her into -- and out of -- trouble.In Verdict in Blood, Joanne's good friend Hilda McCourt is visiting her in Regina, Saskatchewan, when Judge Justine Blackwell's corpse is found sprawled across one of the limestone slabs of the Boy Scout memorial in Wascana Park. Blackwell, known for the harsh sentences she's handed down over the years, had lately been seeking out people she'd once incarcerated and trying to help them. Had she had a genuine change of heart, or had she been getting senile? Even the fearsome judge herself had wondered. Just the night before her death, she'd asked Hilda to make an assessment of her mental condition. Now she's dead, the matter is urgent: Which of her two wills should... Views: 24
