Exeter, 1195. When a prominent burgess and guild-master falls dead across his horse, Crowner John declines to hold an inquest as the man had been complaining of chest pains and shows no signs of injury.Events take a sinister turn, however, when a straw-dolly is discovered hidden under the man's saddle, a spike driven through its heart. The victim's wife declares her husband's death to have been the result of an evil spell, cast at the behest of a rival mill-owner. Enlisting the help of her cousin, a cathedral canon with an eye to ecclesiastical advancement, the widow begins a campaign in the name of the Church against witchcraft and the so-called 'cunning women' who practise it.This escalates until Exeter is divided into two camps and a climate of fear predominates. Still the coroner refuses to get involved - until his beloved mistress is accused of witchcraft. Can Crowner John unearth the real culprit and save Nesta from the hangman's noose? Views: 52
In the heat of the city, a man is out of time: speeding in a beat-up Ford Tempo, blasting easy-listening music. Reporter Steve Everett drinks too much, makes love to his boss's wife, and has just stumbled upon a shocking truth: a convicted killer is about to be executed for a crime he didn't commit.In the cold confines of Death Row, Frank Beachum is also out of time. Ready to say good-bye to the wife and child he loves and hello to the God he still believes in, Beachum knows he did not kill a convenience store clerk six years ago. But in a few hours--if Steve Everett can't find the evidence to stop it--a needle is going to pierce Frank Beachum's skin.The killing machine is primed. The executioner is waiting. And so is the priest. Now the clock is ticking down and the race is on--between the reporter and his demons, between the system and its lethal flaws, between the last innocent man and society's ultimate crime . . . .From the Paperback... Views: 52
The "Clifton Chronicles" is Jeffrey Archer's most ambitious
work in four decades as an international bestselling author. The epic tale of
Harry Clifton's life begins in 1920, with the chilling words, 'I was told that
my father was killed in the war'. But it will be another twenty years before
Harry discovers how his father really died, which will only lead him to
question: who was his father? Is he the son of Arthur Clifton, a stevedore who
worked in Bristol docks, or the first born son of a scion of West Country
society, whose family owns a shipping line? "Only Time Will Tell" covers the
years from 1920 to 1940, and includes a cast of memorable characters that "The
Times" has compared to "The Forsyte Saga". Volume one takes us from the ravages
of the Great War to the outbreak of the Second World War, when Harry must decide
whether to take up a place at Oxford, or join the navy and go to war with
Hitler's Germany. In Jeffrey Archer's masterful hands, the reader is taken on a
journey that they won't want to end, and when you turn the last page of this
unforgettable yarn, you will be faced with a dilemma that neither you, nor Harry
Clifton could have anticipated. Views: 52
An apocalyptic end-of-days saga where angels stand beside humans as they fight hell's demons. The world has always been divided into good and evil…and some humans are called to fight for one or the other. If you’re called…would you fight? Cassandra Graystone and others like her are born to battle the proliferating demons as the end-of-days approach. She is fated to receive the sword of the angels, warrior-beings who will stand beside her as she battles the demons for herself, her family, friends, and for the last remnants of humanity–for afterwards those remaining will have one last chance to save their souls. They must fight and they must win. Since she was a child she knows and sees things other people don’t…when someone will die or when a demon lurks beneath a human skin. She sees them. Yet she craves a normal life singing out with her musician brother, Johnny, and caring for her elderly aunt and uncle; to be with her friends, Sarah, a psychic, and Walter, a carnival clown. But when Sarah sees apocalyptic events in Cassandra’s tarot cards and demons are everywhere, Cassandra fears she’s either going insane or something terrifying is truly happening in the world. Rayner, an ancient blood demon is obsessed with her. Never having felt pity or affection for a human before he believes he loves her. The demon realm gathers for the final confrontation, Rayner warns. The apocalypse comes. You and your friends must prepare. Cassandra flees that knowledge until an angelic being, Manasseh, tells her: Your powers will grow. Fight for humanity’s survival after the first wave is taken and seek out others like you. Persuade them to join the battle. Only these chosen can see and challenge the demons until the end when all eyes will be able to see them. She doesn’t want her life to change, be anyone’s protector, doesn’t want to be a nomad who battles demons…until catastrophic events force her to and she can no longer deny her destiny. She and her friends must take to the road; they must fight…or see the remnants of humanity consumed in flames.** Views: 52
Three compelling mysteries in one ebook bundle that includes the first three novels by Gail Bowen featuring the successful talk-show radio host Charlie D. Charlie D's 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. 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. The first novel, 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. In the second novel, One Fine Day You're Gonna Die, events on Charlie D's radio show take a bizarre turn when one of his callers threatens to kill not only himself but also the young daughter of Charlie's on-air guest, who... Views: 52
Cassie, the youngest of six daughters in the Wilton family, is bold, bright, and ready to enter society. There's only one problem: her older sister Lenora, whose extreme shyness prevents her from attending many social events. Lenora is now entering her third season, and since their father has decreed that only one Wilton girl can be out at a time, Cassie has no choice except to wait her turn.Evan Glenside, a soft-spoken, East London clerk, has just been named his great-uncle's heir and, though he is eager to learn all that will be required of him, he struggles to feel accepted in a new town and in his new position.A chance meeting between Evan and Lenora promises to change everything, but when Lenora proves too shy to pursue the relationship, Cassie begins to write Mr. Glenside letters in the name of her sister. Her good intentions lead to disaster when Cassie realizes she is falling in love with Evan. But then Evan begins to court Lenora, thinking she is... Views: 52
What's the danger in one hot kiss? When Claire Layton discovers a dead body in a Dumpster behind her restaurant, the killer demands she find the victim's phone and flash drive or face fatal consequences. Her unlikely ally in the search is a cocky, muscle-bound private investigator Jake Warrick, who ticks her off almost as much as he turns her on...Jake just wants to solve the case, but the impulsive and fiery Claire turns his plan upside down. Together they uncover a more complex crime than they'd ever imagined while things between them go from hot to downright combustible...RT Book Reviews award-winning author Avery Flynn brings you her signature sexy blend of sass and action in the steamy Laytons series: Dangerous Kiss, Dangerous Flirt and Dangerous Tease!The Layton series was first published in 2011 and 2012 and has been revised. Views: 52
The reclusive Abraham family live at a disused water mill outside of Long Farnden. Lois Meade is surprised when Enid Abraham applies for a job with Lois's cleaning company. Enid's brother goes missing and the police dismiss it. Then a tragedy strikes… Views: 52
Savannah Martin mystery #3, following A Cutthroat Business & Hot Property, from bestselling author Jenna Bennett. A lighthearted Southern romp with plenty of steam beneath the surface (Jaden Terrell) from an author who restores houses, speaks the lingo of a realtor and is a black belt storyteller. A jack-of-all trades, she spins a mystery like it’s nobody’s business. (Examiner.com) Views: 52
Anthology containing:
The Dwarves by Markus HeitzThe War of the Dwarves by Markus HeitzThe Revenge of the Dwarves by Markus HeitzThe Fate of the Dwarves by Markus Heitz Views: 52
