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Bullets and Silver: Opinion Of The Attorney-general Upon The Title Proposed To Be Given By The New Panama Canal Company To The United States (classic Reprint) (Caleb Marlowe Series #2)
by Nik JamesFans of William Johnstone will find a new favorite with author Nik James. In this gritty and action-packed historical western, temporary lawman Caleb Marlowe must face his worst enemy by fighting his own kin.Get ready for:Sworn EnemiesFamily DramaA Corrupt PowerbrokerThe Law of the Old WestColorado, July 1878. The nationally famous solar eclipse is almost upon the country and a peak overlooking the fledgling town of Elkhorn is one of the centers of attention. In the midst of boisterous and chaotic frontier pre-celebrations, Caleb Marlowe—reluctantly deputized for the coming event—learns that local power broker Judge Horace Patterson is targeted for assassination by agents of a financial magnate.Caleb's efforts to thwart the plan, however, are complicated when a ghost from his past shows up with the intention of blackmailing him. Elijah Starr, acting for a railroad robber baron, will use any ruthless method at his disposal to clear the way to control a planned rail line to be built through Elkhorn. Caleb is commissioned to bring Starr in to face justice after the assassination attempt, but he has his own burning agenda. Starr is his own father, the man who abused and murdered Caleb's mother.Caleb swears his mother's death will be avenged and justice will prevail…or he'll die trying.
Bullets for Macbeth (The Hilary Quayle Mysteries #3)
by Marvin KayeHilary takes on a pair of mysteries—one fictional, and one all too realIn college, Hilary Quayle dreamed of the stage, and playing all the great leading ladies that Shakespeare had to offer. But her interest was due less to the Bard than to another man: director, actor, and theatrical personality Michael Godwin. And though she got her wish, she found that acting onstage and romancing backstage did not add up to happiness. A decade past college, she&’s now a publicity wizard and occasional sleuth, but still nursing enough of a schoolgirl crush to help Michael Godwin when he calls. The director is in New York to stage a spectacular, arena-sized Macbeth, one that will answer the centuries-old question: Who is the mysterious third murderer who appears in Act III? When accidents begin to plague the production, Godwin and his company chalk it up to the play&’s curse. But when a real murderer enters the scene, only Hilary Quayle can guarantee a happy ending.
Bullets in the Sun
by Robert J. HortonA smart, suspenseful Western full of gamblers, gunmen, and enough double-crosses to bring an entire town to its knees.Sunrise, despite its name, is a wicked town. It is the only wide-open town in the Crazy Butte country. It attracts gamblers like Dan Farlin, who works in the Red Arrow, the most prosperous saloon in Sunrise.Sheriff Mills rarely comes to Sunrise, in part because of a tacit agreement he has with a gang of outlaws, who in exchange for legal immunity for him has never committed a robbery of any kind in the Crazy Butte country. So when Sheriff Mills does show up in Sunrise, walks into the hostile atmosphere of the Red Arrow, and warns that a man named Bovert is heading for the town and that Bovert is to be left alone, Farlin knows something's not right.The gang, loaded with money from a recent robbery, arrives in Sunrise looking for a game with Farlin and finds far more than it bargained for. Could all this be Sheriff Mills's strategy to bring the law back to Sunrise? Will the arrival of the fearsome Bovert ignite a conflict with Sunrise's gangs? Will anyone be left standing after the final showdown? Rollicking, action-packed, and complex, Bullets in the Sun will delight readers of classic and modern Westerns alike.
Bullets in the Sun: A Western Story
by Robert J. HortonA smart, suspenseful Western full of gamblers, gunmen, and enough double-crosses to bring an entire town to its knees.Sunrise, despite its name, is a wicked town. It is the only wide-open town in the Crazy Butte country. It attracts gamblers like Dan Farlin, who works in the Red Arrow, the most prosperous saloon in Sunrise.Sheriff Mills rarely comes to Sunrise, in part because of a tacit agreement he has with a gang of outlaws, who in exchange for legal immunity for him has never committed a robbery of any kind in the Crazy Butte country. So when Sheriff Mills does show up in Sunrise, walks into the hostile atmosphere of the Red Arrow, and warns that a man named Bovert is heading for the town and that Bovert is to be left alone, Farlin knows something’s not right.The gang, loaded with money from a recent robbery, arrives in Sunrise looking for a game with Farlin and finds far more than it bargained for. Could all this be Sheriff Mills’s strategy to bring the law back to Sunrise? Will the arrival of the fearsome Bovert ignite a conflict with Sunrise’s gangs? Will anyone be left standing after the final showdown? Rollicking, action-packed, and complex, Bullets in the Sun will delight readers of classic and modern Westerns alike.Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in fiction that takes place in the old West. Westerns-books about outlaws, sheriffs, chiefs and warriors, cowboys and Indians-are a genre in which we publish regularly. Our list includes international bestselling authors like Zane Gray and Louis L’Amour, and many more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Bullets into Bells: Poets & Citizens Respond to Gun Violence
by Dean Rader Colum McCann Brian Clements Alexandra TeagueA powerful call to end American gun violence from celebrated poets and those most impactedFocused intensively on the crisis of gun violence in America, this volume brings together poems by dozens of our best-known poets, including Billy Collins, Patricia Smith, Natalie Diaz, Ocean Vuong, Danez Smith, Brenda Hillman, Natasha Threthewey, Robert Hass, Naomi Shihab Nye, Juan Felipe Herrera, Mark Doty, Rita Dove, and Yusef Komunyakaa.Each poem is followed by a response from a gun violence prevention activist, political figure, survivor, or concerned individual, including Nobel Peace Prize laureate Jody Williams; Senator Christopher Murphy; Moms Demand Action founder Shannon Watts; survivors of the Columbine, Sandy Hook, Charleston Emmanuel AME, and Virginia Tech shootings; and Samaria Rice, mother of Tamir, and Lucy McBath, mother of Jordan Davis.The result is a stunning collection of poems and prose that speaks directly to the heart and a persuasive and moving testament to the urgent need for gun control.
Bullets of Rain
by David J. SchowWidowed architect Arthur Latimer has become a recluse in his own home: a storm-proof fortress that doubles as a shrine to his dead wife. But the outside world beckons in the form of a bizarre party downbeach. Now, just as the biggest hurricane ever to hit the Pacific Northwest rolls in with deadly force, Art is subjected to intrusions from his past and invasions from the present. And soon he begins to doubt everything he sees or thinks he already knows. And soon you may too.
Bullets on Bunchgrass
by Louis TrimbleCarr Lindon was one of five ranchers whose lands surrounded the prize bunchgrass that made up the big Government graze in the center of the valley. Pat Tyler, Lindon’s closest fried and neighbor, was another. All made use of the lush bunchgrass and, together, enjoyed prosperity and peace … until the day Tyler was accused of rustling stock. The only answer Carr could get from Pat was that he should watch out for Neil Griff, a newcomer to the valley. When Carr went to Sheriff Sim Nash to enlist his help in reasoning with Pat, he was curtly turned down. To prevent the other ranchers from hanging his best friend, Lindon was compelled to take the law into his own hands …
Bullets on Bunchgrass
by Louis TrimbleCarr Lindon was one of five ranchers whose lands surrounded the prize bunchgrass that made up the big Government graze in the center of the valley. Pat Tyler, Lindon's closest fried and neighbor, was another. All made use of the lush bunchgrass and, together, enjoyed prosperity and peace ... until the day Tyler was accused of rustling stock. The only answer Carr could get from Pat was that he should watch out for Neil Griff, a newcomer to the valley. When Carr went to Sheriff Sim Nash to enlist his help in reasoning with Pat, he was curtly turned down. To prevent the other ranchers from hanging his best friend, Lindon was compelled to take the law into his own hands ...
Bullets on Bunchgrass
by Louis TrimbleCarr Lindon was one of five ranchers whose lands surrounded the prize bunchgrass that made up the big Government graze in the center of the valley. Pat Tyler, Lindon’s closest fried and neighbor, was another. All made use of the lush bunchgrass and, together, enjoyed prosperity and peace … until the day Tyler was accused of rustling stock. The only answer Carr could get from Pat was that he should watch out for Neil Griff, a newcomer to the valley. When Carr went to Sheriff Sim Nash to enlist his help in reasoning with Pat, he was curtly turned down. To prevent the other ranchers from hanging his best friend, Lindon was compelled to take the law into his own hands …
Bullettime
by Nick Mamatas“Think Run Lola Run by way of the Columbine massacre . . . a noir steeped in teenage misery and revenge” from the acclaimed author of I Am Providence(Backlisted). David Holbrook exists everywhere and nowhere . . . David Holbrook is a scrawny kid, the victim of bullies, and the neglected son of insane parents. David Holbrook is the Kallis Episkopos, a vicious murderer turned imprisoned leader of a death cult dedicated to Eris, the Hellenic goddess of discord. David Holbrook never killed anyone, and lives a lonely and luckless existence with his aging mother in a tumbledown New Jersey town. Caught between finger and trigger, David is given three chances to decide his fate as he is compelled to live and relive all his potential existences, guided only by the dark wisdom found in a bottle of cough syrup. From the author of the instant cult classic Move Under Ground comes a fantasy of blood, lust, destiny, school shootings, and the chance to change your future. “Nick Mamatas’s work is often so relevant and timely as to border on the prophetic, and his fourth solo novel is no exception. It may also be his most accessible book to date, which is all the more impressive when you consider its non-linear, unique structure, and the Gus Van Sant-sized elephant in the classroom—Bullettime centers around a miserable teenager shooting up his high school.” —Strange Horizons “Mamatas’s strong voice shines . . .” —SF Signal “Complex, ambitious . . . readers willing to venture off the beaten path will be intrigued by Dave’s sometimes pathetic and sometimes oddly endearing life stories.” —Publishers Weekly
Bullettime
by Nick Mamatas&“Think Run Lola Run by way of the Columbine massacre. . . . A noir steeped in teenage misery and revenge&” by the author of Sensation and Sabbath (Backlisted). Every day, Dave Holbrook runs the gauntlet of high school in northern New Jersey, complete with racial tensions, bullying, and outright violence. His home life isn&’t so great either. His mother&’s an alcoholic and his father can&’t be bothered. So Dave subsists on over-the-counter cough syrup and his love for her . . . She&’s a transfer student, a waitress, a goddess of discord named Eris. And she offers Dave a way out of his miserable existence—and into an infinite number of tragically short lives. In one, he dies of bronchitis as a baby. In another, he has a job installing lottery machines until a fatal car wreck. And in the darkest one of all, he arms himself with an Uzi and walks into his school. No matter what happens, it seems, Dave is trapped on a never-ending ride of infinite possibilities—with Eris at the wheel. &“Nick Mamatas&’s work is often so relevant and timely as to border on the prophetic, and his fourth solo novel is no exception. It may also be his most accessible book to date, which is all the more impressive when you consider its non-linear, unique structure, and the Gus Van Sant-sized elephant in the classroom—Bullettime centers around a miserable teenager shooting up his high school.&” —Strange Horizons &“Complex, ambitious . . . Readers willing to venture off the beaten path will be intrigued by Dave&’s sometimes pathetic and sometimes oddly endearing life stories.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Mamatas&’s strong voice shines.&” —SF Signal
Bullfight
by Michael Emmerich Yasushi InoueTsugami, the editor-in-chief of a newspaper in war-scarred Osaka, agrees to sponsor a bullfight. For months this great gamble consumes him, makes him as wary and combative as if he was in a ring himself. And, as he becomes ever more distant, his lover Sakiko is unsure if she would like to see him succeed or be destroyed.Yasushi Inoue's novella won him the prestigious Akutagawa Prize and established him as one of Japan's most acclaimed authors. From the planning of a bullfight-through Tsugami's struggle, his focus and his aloneness-he crafts something intensely memorable, a compelling existential tale.
Bullfighting
by Roddy DoyleBullfighting is Roddy Doyle's eagerly anticipated second collection; a series of bittersweet tales about men and middle age, revealing a panorama of Ireland today. The men in Bullfighting are each concerned with loss in different ways - of their place in their world, of power, virility, love - of the boom days in Ireland's recent history and the Celtic Tiger. "The stories, his memories, were wearing out," the narrator of the title story thinks, "and there was nothing new replacing them. " The stories move from classrooms to crematoriums, local pubs to bullrings; featuring an array of men at their working day and at rest, taking stock and reliving past glories. In the first, "Recuperation," a man sets off for a prescribed walk around his neighbourhood, the sights triggering memories and recollections of his wife, his children, his younger days. In "Animals," George remembers caring for his children's many pets, his efforts to spare them grief when they die or disappear, looking, in the eyes of his wife, like a hero, like "your man from ER. " But now his kids are reared and he's unemployed, and he's slowly getting used to that. "Suffer. Your man Krugman said, when he asked how Ireland should deal with the next ten years. Well, this is George, suffering. " Brilliantly observed, funny and moving, the stories in Bullfighting present a new vision of contemporary Ireland, of its woes and triumphs, and of the Irish middle-aged male confronting its new realities. It is a masterful new collection from one of the country's greatest writers.
Bullfrog at Magnolia Circle
by Deborah DennardBullfrog is ready to find a calling site, a spot of his own where he will use his deep, croaking song to attract a mate. But Bullfrog will face many challenges in his search. He must stay alert for danger and may have to do battle with his rivals for a place to call his own.
Bullheaded
by Catt FordAging bull rider Cody Grainger needs bullfighter Johnny Arrow for more than just protection in the ring. Their bond of trust goes beyond the professional and into love, but while their relationship holds up to the need for discretion imposed by their sport and repeatedly having to watch each other put themselves in the way of dangerous animals, other barriers still tear them apart. For one thing, Cody is ten years older than Johnny. But instead of contemplating retirement, he focuses on winning the championship, desperate to stay on top. Johnny is only beginning to find the professional recognition he craves. When frustration leads Johnny to walk away, Cody's season slumps. While they're apart, they both slowly realize they are meant to be together. But machismo abounds in the sport of bull riding, and their pride might be an obstacle too big for love to overcome.
Bulli e pupe (serie Armi & bagagli #3)
by Madeleine Urban Abigail Roux Martina NealliSeguito di Forza e coraggioSerie Armi & bagagli, Libro 3 Gli agenti speciali Ty Grady e Zane Garrett sono finalmente riusciti a trovare un equilibrio fra il loro rapporto lavorativo, basato sull'istinto di proteggersi a vicenda, e quello personale, dove invece è una lancinante passione a farla da padrona. Reintegrati al lavoro sul campo, vengono assegnati a una missione speciale: raccogliere informazioni su un traffico internazionale di contrabbando d'arte sostituendosi a due dei membri -- una coppia gay sposata -- per una crociera ai Caraibi. Come dice il loro capo, senz'altro preferiranno darsi qualche bacetto che farsi sparare addosso, no? Calarsi nel ruolo dei due ricchissimi criminali richiede a entrambi un cambio di atteggiamento, nonché una buona dose di pazienza, visto che la missione è basata sull'attesa. Quando le parti che interpretano cominciano a influenzare anche il loro rapporto privato, Ty e Zane capiscono che essere partner non significa soltanto guardarsi le spalle... finché l'indagine non prende una svolta inaspettata e Ty non rischia la vita. I due si ritroveranno quindi a navigare in acque assai tempestose, fra segreti, bugie, e rivelazioni - alcune delle quali decisamente personali.
Bullied
by Jeff ErnoEvery day, all over the country, teenagers struggle with the realities of bullying. Tormented, ridiculed, and beaten--simply for being who they are--these teens face alienation, humiliation, and even the explicit assertion that they have somehow brought this upon themselves, that they should just blend in. Bullied is a series of short stories exploring the world of these teens from several different viewpoints: the victim, the bully, the gay bystander, the straight friend, the concerned parent. Closeted Bryan wonders why Christian Michaelson doesn't just try to blend in if he hates being bullied so much. Star athlete David isn't a homophobe--after all, he's not afraid of anything. Jonathan, a Christian fundamentalist, must weigh the Bible against peer pressure and what he knows is right when he discovers his childhood friend is gay. Bully victim Chase Devereaux finds an unexpected ally in a brave fellow student. A single mom struggles to accept the reality that her only son is gay. Two tough gay teens are forced to confront their own inner demons when tragedy befalls a classmate they failed to help. And overweight Kirby finds the strength of character to make a friend, which leads to a lifestyle change and a chance at love. Each character grows as an individual as he or she comes to terms with what it means to be a gay teenager in America.
Bullies Rule (Orca Currents)
by Monique PolakDaniel Abel is surprised when, instead of being punished for "pantsing" another eighth-grader, he is invited to become an ambassador of Mountview High at the school's upcoming open house. What Daniel doesn't realize is that he is part of a social experiment on bullying being conducted by the local university. He is a little nervous to learn he will be working with Jeff Kover, a tenth-grader with a reputation for being the biggest bully in the school. Daniel has never thought of himself as a bully. He just likes kidding around. But hanging out with Jeff will change Daniel's perspective on bullying and force him to examine his own behavior. This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Bullies and Buddies (Diary of a Minecraft Zombie #2)
by Zack Zombie12 year old Zombie is back for another hilarious and exciting adventure. This time Zombie is up against some of the meanest and scariest mob bullies at school. Will he be able to stop the mob bullies from terrorizing him and his friends, and make it back in one piece?
Bullies and the Beast (Freestylers: Data Beast #1)
by Andrew Fusek PetersA short thriller that's high on suspense! This is a perfect page turner if you want to finish a story in one sitting, especially for reluctant and struggling readers. Cool, edgy computer hackers, Kiran and Roz are teens who set out to fight crime and injustice with the help of a shape-shifting data beast they've created.In Bully and the Beast, Kiran and Roz first encounter the data beast as it emerges from their computer. Initially terrified of it, they become friends with the beast and see it become more than a match for the bullies that are terrorising their school.Reading level for this book:-ATOS: 2.7Lexile ® Measure: 360LBook Band: White
Bulls Island
by Dorothea Benton FrankA satisfying tale of honor, chance, and star-crossed love infused with Southern wit, grace, and charm from the New York Times bestselling author Dorothea Benton FrankAfter twenty years, Elizabeth "Betts" McGee has finally managed to put her past behind her. She hasn't been home to beautiful South Carolina and untouched Bulls Island since the tragic night that ended her engagement to Charleston's golden boy, J. D. Langley. And why is that? Really, this is the story of two old Southern families. The Langley family has more money than the Morgan Stanley Bank. And they think they have more class. The Barrett family made their nineteenth-century fortune in a less distinguished manner--corner grocery stores and liquor stores. It's no surprise that when J.D. and Betts fall in love and decide to marry their parents are none too pleased. And when the love affair comes to an end, everyone is ready to place blame.Now twenty years have gone by and Betts, a top investment bank executive, must leave her comfortable life in New York City to return to the home she thought she'd left behind forever. But spearheading the most important project of her career puts her back in contact with everything she's tried so hard to forget: her estranged sister, her father, J.D., and her past. Once she's home, can Betts keep the secret that threatens all she holds dear? Or will her fear of the past wreck her future happiness? And what about that crazy gator? All will be revealed on Bulls Island.
Bulls Island: A Lowcountry Tale
by Dorothea Benton FrankA sun-drenched story of the uncomfortable homecoming of a former Bulls Islander who plans to transform the unspoiled paradise for profit...and her inevitable reencounter with the scion of a wealthy family whom she once was scheduled to marry until cruel interference destroyed their engagement.
Bulls Rush In
by Elliott JamesJohn Charming. Ex knight. Current monster hunter.John's past is complicated enough, so he tries to keep life simple: Find monster. Kill Monster. But when he wanders into Vista Verde, a small town with a big secret, he soon discovers that the simple answer is a load of bull. This is a short story from contemporary fantasy author, Elliott James, within his Pax Arcana world. The first of his novels, Charming and Daring, are available now. Word count: 8500Other Pax Arcana Short Fiction: Charmed I'm SureDon't Go Chasing WaterfallsPushing LuckSurreal EstateDog-GoneBulls Rush InTalking Dirty
Bulls Rush In (Pax Arcana)
by Elliott JamesJohn Charming. Ex knight. Current monster hunter. John's past is complicated enough, so he tries to keep life simple: Find monster. Kill Monster. But when he wanders into Vista Verde, a small town with a big secret, he soon discovers that the simple answer is a load of bull. This is a short story from contemporary fantasy author, Elliott James, within his Pax Arcana world. The first of his novels, Charming and Daring, are available now. Word count: ~8500 Other Pax Arcana Short Fiction: Charmed I'm Sure Don't Go Chasing Waterfalls Pushing Luck Surreal Estate Dog-Gone Bulls Rush In Talking Dirty
Bullseye
by Jessica AndersenTOUGH. TENACIOUS. TRUE BLUE.Secret Service agent Isabella Gray thought those traits described bounty hunter Jacob Powell to a T. When the secretary of defense's family was ambushed on her watch, she knew she needed to recruit the sexy ex-Special Forces soldier for help. Isabella recognized all too well the shot of adrenaline that pulsed through her former lover upon learning that Big Sky's quarry-militia men on the lam-were behind the abduction. Forced to rely on each other after their rescue mission led to a harrowing plane crash, neither could resist the pent-up emotions churning between them. Once Jacob stumbled upon shocking evidence that an international mastermind could be pulling all the strings, would their red-hot passion chase away the chill of terror?