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Adrenaline
by Bill EidsonAdrenaline explores the hunger for adventure that is as basic a need for some people as food, drink, or love . . . some people crave an adrenaline rush the way a heroin addict craves a fix. Two corporate opponents: One, Steve Dern, becomes CEO; the other, Geoff Mann, ends up on the street, where his taste for extreme sports and a chance encounter with a desperate young prostitute show him that murder delivers the best rush of all. Then, Geoff thrusts Steve into a dangerous game with Steve&’s wife, Lisa, as the prize. To save her, Steve must find a way to make Geoff feel pain. To experience fear. He must scare a man who has just discovered how much he likes to kill.Adrenaline is a no-holds-barred thriller that lives up to its name.
Suspicion of Malice: Suspicion Of Betrayal, Suspicion Of Malice, And Suspicion Of Vengeance (The Suspicion Series #5)
by Barbara ParkerThis &“fast-paced&” thriller from the New York Times–bestselling author pits iron-willed Miami attorney Gail Connor against the man she loves (Publishers Weekly). After splitting up with her fiancé, Anthony Quintana, Gail is just trying to get her life back in some sort of order. But when Anthony&’s teenage daughter, Angela, comes to Gail in secret and begs her to defend her boyfriend, Bobby, a dancer with the Miami City Ballet who&’s been charged with murdering a wealthy playboy, she can&’t say no. Gail hopes to have easy access to someone who can provide Bobby with an alibi. But the witness, who happens to be a criminal judge, has lawyered up with none other than Anthony Quintana. Now on opposite sides, Gail and Anthony are each prepared to do whatever it takes to protect their clients. But as they struggle to keep their unavoidably intertwined professional lives as separate as possible from their personal lives, a remorseless killer has a different final verdict in mind. An Edgar Award finalist for the first book in the series, Suspicion of Innocence, as well as a former prosecutor, &“Parker captures the roiling politics of Miami, as well as its color, all the while delivering a tight suspense story&” (Chicago Tribune). Suspicion of Malice is the 5th book in the Suspicion series, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
The Battling Bluestocking
by Amanda ScottWill Jessica Sutton-Drew win the argument, or will she win his heart?Strong-willed and intelligent, Miss Jessica Sutton-Drew enjoys championing worthy causes such as women&’s independence, much like her formidable aunt, Susan Peele, London&’s most daunting bluestocking, and regardless of other relatives&’ protests against such unladylike behavior. But Miss Sutton-Drew may have met her match in Sir Brian Gregory, a shockingly wealthy mine owner and local magistrate, who is also handsome, brilliant, and charming. Convinced that Sir Brian is guilty of any number of social injustices, Jessica resists his enticing flattery and flirtation. But can she cease her battling ways long enough to listen to her heart? Or will oncoming scandal ruin everything before she recognizes the truth?
Sleep in the Woods (Isis Cassettes)
by Dorothy EdenThis classic romantic novel about a woman and a land that can never be tamed is Dorothy Eden at her spellbinding best Poor, orphaned Briar Johnson serves as maid to two gently reared young women on their voyage from London to New Zealand, a land their aunt in Wellington has assured them is teeming with potential husbands. Desperate for a home of her own, Briar disguises herself in one of her mistress&’s gowns and slips into the governor&’s masked ball, hoping to snare a certain tenderhearted gentleman. Instead, her plan goes terribly awry and she attracts the attention of commanding Saul Whitmore. And he wants her to be his wife. For five years, Saul has called New Zealand his home. And something in the primitive frontier calls to Briar. Together they travel to Taranaki, a remote town in the heart of hostile Maori territory. Here, among strangers, warriors, and savages, Briar learns the true meaning of courage. And against all odds, she begins to lose her heart to this wild, beautiful country—and the husband she never expected to love.
The 1984–1985 Miners' Strike in Nottinghamshire: If Spirit Alone Won Battles: The Diary of John Lowe
by Dennis Skinner Jonathan SymcoxBritain&’s year-long miners&’ strike against the Thatcher administration is vividly recounted in this diary of one of its most vocal leaders. John Lowe was at the forefront of the fight for jobs during the miners strike of 1984-85. He led from the front, as the elected chairman of Clipstone Colliery&’s strike committee in the county of Nottinghamshire. The dirty war fought by the Thatcher Government to defeat the National Union of Mineworkers transformed Lowe from passive family man into a dedicated activist. Witness to many disturbing events, he recorded his experiences in a diary that is presented here in full, along with photographs, correspondence, court documents, and other materials. Lowe tells of the initial scramble to organize; the London rally that police tried to turn into a riot; his arrest and fast-tracking through the court system; the legendary pensioner friend beaten at a police roadblock; the slow trickle back to work; the dreaded day the strike ended; and first harrowing weeks back at the coalface among people he despised. With the scars left by the dispute still fresh upon him, Lowe reflected on events at both the local and national level. This volume is also a testament to the unquenchable spirit of men and women with a just cause.
Sybill (The Foxbridge Legacy #1)
by Jo Ann FergusonA young woman banished from the splendor of Elizabethan society is swept into dangerous passions and hidden agendas at a powerful nobleman&’s estate in the first novel of Jo Ann Ferguson&’s spellbinding Foxbridge Legacy series Disgraced and penniless after her father&’s death, Sybill Hampton leaves London for the wild northwest coast to become the ward of a man she barely knows. When she arrives at Foxbridge Cloister, it isn&’t her guardian who greets her, but a darkly handsome stranger who infuriates her with his assumption that she is a fortune hunter. The enigmatic overseer of the isolated estate, Trevor Breton, shares an uneasy relationship with his employer, the mercurial Owen Wythe, Lord Foxbridge, and a tantalizing one with Sybill, who at her guardian&’s request takes over the housekeeping duties. Sybill begins to fall under Trevor&’s seductive spell, unaware that a plan is being set in motion—a cunningly orchestrated scheme that may force her to wed one man while losing her heart to another.Sybill is the 1st book in the Foxbridge Legacy, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
The Shape of Further Things
by Brian W. AldissThe sci-fi author behind Steven Spielberg&’s A.I. shares his thoughts on the present, the future, and his own work and life. &“We are infinitely rich, yet we mess about with penny-in-the-slot machines,&” writes Brian W. Aldiss in this autobiographical work written over the course of one month. From his Oxfordshire home, he ruminates on dreams, education, the role of technology in our lives, the rise and function of science fiction, and a variety of other topics. The Shape of Further Things is a window into the life and mind of a Science Fiction Grand Master. Winner of two Hugo Awards, one Nebula Award, and named a Grand Master by the Science Fiction Writers of America, Brian W. Aldiss challenged readers&’ minds for over fifty years with literate, thought-provoking, and inventive science fiction. &“This short book flows with large ideas, a time capsule now from the grandest of writers.&” —SF Site
All-American
by John R. TunisWhen a sports rivalry nearly turns deadly, Ronald Perry finds himself caught between what he knows and what he knows is right The long-standing tension between the Academy and the High School often becomes heated, especially when the two schools face each other on the football field. But when Ronald Perry, the star of the Academy team, nearly kills Meyer Goldman, a boy playing for the High School, in a dangerously hard tackle, Ronny is horrified. He swears he&’ll never play football again. Back in school, Ronny is even more shocked by the attitude of his Academy friends and teammates, who tell him not to be so hard on himself—because Goldman is Jewish. Unable to ignore the remorse he feels, Ronny decides to transfer to the High School. But when his new classmates dismiss him as a snob, he realizes that he&’ll have to work hard to break down this old rivalry.
Sudden Exposure (The Jill Smith Mysteries #9)
by Susan DunlapAn Olympic athlete finds her life in danger when she starts a feud with a ruthless gym ownerHomicide detectives don&’t chase streakers. So it shouldn&’t be Jill Smith&’s problem when Berkeley&’s new public nudity ban stirs the spirit of the city&’s exhibitionists, unleashing a horde of indignant flashers on the city streets. But department infighting has resulted in Jill being stripped of her gold detective badge and put back in uniform to pursue the naked radicals. She&’s pursuing one of these au naturel miscreants though a patch of poison oak when she&’s stopped by Bryn Wiley, Olympic diver, gym owner, and local hero. Bryn is in a feud with a rival fitness club, whose owner she suspects of shooting bullets through her car windows. Jill can&’t help her—she has nudists to apprehend!—and so Bryn resolves to take matters into her own hands, holding a press conference where she calls her rival out. It&’s a bold move, and may also be a foolish one. Her assailant&’s next target will be something far more valuable than a car.This ebook features an illustrated biography of Susan Dunlap including rare images from the author&’s personal collection.
Collecting Autographs
by Susan BrewerWritten by collectables expert Susan Brewer, the book covers the world of autographs, both beautifully-illustrated autograph books from the days when ordinary people signed them for friends with thoughtful poems or illustrations, to celebrity and highly collectable autographs. Hundreds of verses and reflective messages are included, as well as many humorous entries gleaned from autograph albums over the years.The book begins with a general overview of autographs, autograph collecting and autograph books, has a chapter on preserving and storing autographs, advice on how to collect them and ends with a directory of auction houses which specialise in ephemera. Examples of autographs include Victorian politicians, Prime Ministers, royalty, artists, actors, sportsmen and ordinary people who took the time to think up clever rhymes or stunning illustrations. Aimed at the collectable market but also nostalgia as so many people used to collect autographs at stage doors or end of pier shows. This book will appeal not only to the collector but to anyone interested in social history and our changing way of life.
Border Bride: Border Bride, Border Fire, And Border Storm (The Border Trilogy #1)
by Amanda ScottSet in treacherous sixteenth-century Scotland, the first volume of Amanda Scott&’s Border Trilogy tells the unforgettable story of a woman sworn to defy the knight she is forced to wed—only to discover a love she&’ll do anything to claim As Mary, Queen of Scots, languishes in the Tower of London as a prisoner of her cousin, Queen Elizabeth, war tears Scotland apart. To save her beloved homeland, a proud Highland beauty named Mary Kate MacPherson must wage her own battle when she&’s forced into wedlock with a knight, Sir Adam Douglas, from the barbaric borderland of Tornary. Even as she succumbs to her seductive husband&’s sensual demands, Mary Kate vows never to give him her heart. She will belong to no man. But Adam burns with something deeper than desire. Sworn to carry out a long-awaited revenge, he won&’t rest until he has vanquished his enemies. Accused of treason, the last thing he expects is to lose his heart to the woman he&’s determined to tame but never to love: his own wife. Border Bride is the 1st book in the Border Trilogy, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
The Willing Spirit
by Piers Anthony Alfred TellaSpirituality, fantasy, and mythology merge in this &“lighthearted, agreeably diverting yarn, duly respectful of India&’s cultures and customs&” (Kirkus Reviews). Hari, a remarkably well-set-up young lad, has spent his entire life in a small village with his pious widowed mother, and the purity of his soul is largely uncorrupted by worldly sophistication. But now, poised on the brink of manhood, he feels himself moved by strange new urgings—urgings that will lead him far from the quiet life he has known. Though these strings are unfamiliar to him, virtuous Hari recognizes them for what they are: a hunger for spiritual enlightenment. As so many have before, he sets his feet upon the pilgrim&’s path, becoming a wanderer in search of true wisdom. But who can know the ways of the gods, or foretell the twists of fortune? Unbeknownst to Hari, his quest has become the subject of wager between two immortals: Mohini, a pulchritudinous Apsara and the vilely demonic Ravana, who lusts after her. Mohini and Ravana are at an impasse. Both are weary of arguing with each other—but while Mohini&’s idea of a happy outcome is to have Ravana go away and leave her alone, Ravana&’s ideas run along other lines entirely. They settle upon a contest and a wager, with the loser bound to do the winner&’s bidding. Verily, the sages have written that there is a seeker born every minute, but Hari&’s journey of discovery is fated to be stranger—and far livelier—than most.
Merlin's Booke: Stories of the Great Wizard
by Jane YolenThe award-winning author How to Fracture a Fairy Tale revamps the Camelot legend with stories of King Arthur&’s powerful mentor, the great magician Merlin. There is perhaps no more beloved and enduring myth in the Western canon than the story of King Arthur, his knights, Queen Guinevere, and of course, his mysterious tutor and magical advisor, Merlin. A sorcerer, sage, prophet, and teacher, Merlin&’s mysterious life has inspired a vast array of classic works while giving rise to numerous conflicting legends. Here, award-winning author Jane Yolen, one of the most acclaimed fantasy writers of our time, retells Merlin&’s tales as never before. Through a series of stories and poems ranging across centuries—from the days of Merlin&’s childhood as a feral boy to the possible discovery of his bones in a much later era—Yolen reimagines both the glory and grimness of Camelot, recalling characters and events from Arthurian legend, while ingeniously inventing new myths and dark fables. Merlin&’s Booke is a brilliant patchwork, made up of tales that explore the mysteries of King Arthur&’s world and the terrible magic that pervaded it. This ebook features a personal history by Jane Yolen including rare images from the author&’s personal collection, as well as a note from the author about the making of the book.
To the Eagle's Nest (The George Williams Novels)
by Joseph DiMonaIn this international political thriller, an agent from the US Department of Justice must rescue American hostages being held by a terrorist group. When a group of American actors are kidnapped while filming The Secret Life of Hitler, American Justice agent George Williams steps into the fray, beginning a search for the hostages that sends him around the world. But the clock is ticking as the terrorist begin making demands that grow increasingly bizarre, making Williams all the more determined to bring down the rebel group before innocent lives are lost. &“Look to Joseph DiMona for tightly wound, bare-bones suspense.&” —Kirkus Reviews
Gray Matter (The PJ Gray Series #1)
by Shirley KennettThe riveting first entry in the acclaimed PJ Gray series, in which a police psychologist uses virtual reality forensics to solve a vicious series of homicides Penelope Jennifer &“PJ&” Gray is a recently divorced single mother living in St. Louis—and a psychologist turned cyber-profiler who heads the police force&’s Computerized Homicide Investigations Project. By using virtual reality technology, Gray is able to get inside the heads of killers and reconstruct their crimes. The action begins when a talented pianist is savagely murdered, his back carved with a drawing of a dog, his head missing. As similar deaths follow, Gray and her partner—an old-school, technophobe detective named Leo Schultz—must use their skills to trace the serial murderer. Gray Matter marks a brilliant crime-writing debut, as this electrifying story recalls Thomas Harris&’s Hannibal Lecter novels.
The Sea Lark's Song (The Witch of Two Suns #2)
by Diana Marcellas"Mother OceanDaughter SeaStrength UnchangingStrengthen Me"The Shari'a are an ancient race. They are un-warlike and they are ruled by their shamanic witches. The Allemanii are more recently arrived in their locale and are both awed and made fearful by the magical powers of the witches. After generations of peaceful coexistence, a cataclysm occurred out of nowhere and the Allemanii turned on their neighbors and hosts, slaughtered most of them and scattered the survivors. Suddenly, to be a Shari'a is proscribed and to be caught practicing their magic is to be hunted to the death.In MOTHER OCEAN, DAUGHTER SEA, Brierly was a secret healer who was betrayed by someone she had trusted. In SEA LARK'S SONG, exposed as a Shari'a healer, on the run and now aware of a secret truth about what had happened to her people--and in love with one who may put her life at risk even more--Brierly must hide in the mountains and sort her way through a tangle of secrets as she attempts to bring her lost people, and their magical, healing power, back into the world.Her true love faces an almost overwhelming challenge: he must struggle against centuries of fear, hatred, secrecy and conspiracy to turn his own people away from the commitment to destruction. If he does not, not only will Brierly and her people's survival be at risk but his own people may end up facing a similar fate, as destructive as the one they had wrought upon the Shari'a.
The Man in the Moon Must Die
by Jeff BredenbergA media mogul is targeted by his own clone in this near-future cyberpunk thriller from the author of the Merquan Chronicles. What do a cunning old man, a code-slopper gone rogue, a pair of lowlife tech-runners, a sexually frustrated AI, and a hermaphrodite underworld boss have in common? They&’re all out to get Benito Funcitti, owner of the first lunar resort: Fun City. Oh, who&’s that old man? He&’s Benito Funcitti too, thanks to a TeleCompositor &“accident&” that left behind a double who shouldn&’t exist. With two Benitos squaring off, the adventure is sure to include daring, fun, and maybe a little something on the side. Jeff Bredenberg&’s classic of 1980s cyberpunk has been refurbished for modern audiences, presenting an image of the near future that&’s both divergent and immediate.
The Star Country
by Michael CassuttAn &“agreeable debut novel&” of a fragmented US and first alien contact from the Twilight Zone and Z Nation TV writer (Kirkus Reviews). In the near future, war has torn the United States apart. Small communities barely scrape by amidst climate change and economic collapse. Powerful nation-states struggle over whatever resources remain--technology in California, money in Chicago, oil in Texas. Some small hope has arrived in the form of the Hocq, a group of aliens on a mission to bring their advanced knowledge to Earth. But, as hostile governments across the globe vie for that knowledge, a Hocq named Harrek defects into outlaw territory. Diplomacy seems to have failed, and he can&’t allow the wrong nation to gain such a huge advantage over the others. Now it&’s up to Lisa Marquez, the human who helped Harrek escape, and Jeremy Clayton, a poor outland farmer, to keep the alien safe from the military and outlaws. The clock is counting down, and Harrek needs to get the Genesis File into the right hands before he gets found by the humans...or the other Hocq. In Michael Cassutt's first novel, the author takes standard SF story situations--post-holocaust tribal human struggles, first alien contact--blends them together and and brings his own uniquely original spin to a tried-and-true setting.
Shadowdance
by Robin Wayne BaileyA dark fantasy of witchcraft and curses from the renowned author of the Saga of Frost trilogy. Paralyzed since birth, a young man named Innowen happens upon a sorceress along the road. She grants him the ability to walk, but there are two conditions—he can only walk between dusk and dawn and, to keep this ability to walk, he must perform a dance in the witch's honor each night. What at first seems harmless comes with a sinister price. Anyone who witnesses Innowen&’s dance is soon compelled to act out his or her darkest, most horrific desires. Eased of his physical affliction only to be burdened with a moral one, Innowen sets out on a quest to find his nameless &“benefactor&” in order to lift the curse. What he finds instead are long-protected secrets that threaten to bring down the entire kingdom. Filled with twists and turns, this grim fantasy from author Robin Wayne Bailey will remind readers that the most powerful magic hides in the dark of night.
Shadow Dancers: A Novel
by Herbert LiebermanA serial killer is terrorizing New York City . . . and he just picked up a copycatFor Police Lieutenant Frank Mooney, life is a series of problems and complications; he has his hands full with a savage rapist and murderer dubbed &“the Dancer.&” Despite Mooney and the NYPD&’s efforts, the Dancer has already accrued an alarming body count—and Mooney&’s job is on the line if he doesn&’t put a stop to the savage murder spree. However, this is no average serial killer case: The Dancer has a copycat, dubbed &“the Shadow Dancer,&” reenacting his brutal work.Shadow Dancers chronicles the harrowing manhunt that engulfs Manhattan as Mooney attempts to bring these two psychopaths to justice. As the lieutenant gets closer to his suspects, he finds two murderers as chilling and unexpected as any in crime literature.Herbert Lieberman has created an unforgettable trio with Frank Mooney, the Dancer, and the Shadow Dancer—one that will have readers whipping through the pages to reach the story&’s shocking conclusion.
The Last Annual Slugfest: An Equal Opportunity Death, The Bohemian Connection, And The Last Annual Slugfest (The Vejay Haskell Mysteries #3)
by Susan DunlapVejay investigates the poisoning death of one of the town&’s most powerful citizens during its oddest annual eventThough it sounds violent, Henderson&’s annual slugfest is less vicious than it is slimy. The regional festival honors the normally detested California banana slug with competitions to prove which slug is the biggest, fastest, or—in the event that gives the festival its notoriety—the tastiest. Rather than eat crow, the area&’s local politicians atone for their sins by eating slug hot dogs, slug chili, and slug pie. This year, one dish will prove murderously foul. Edwina Henderson is the last of her family to live in the town that bears their name. A committed environmentalist, she is also the woman responsible for this year&’s slugfest, and will take her place at the judge&’s table. When a slug-pizza knocks her flat, the crowd assumes it was just an especially gross slice. But when she doesn&’t get up, meter-reader Vejay Haskell must confront the devious murder of the town&’s leading treehugger.This ebook features an illustrated biography of Susan Dunlap including rare images from the author&’s personal collection.The Last Annual Slugfest is the 3rd book in the Vejay Haskell Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Hit the Beach (From the Files of Madison Finn Super Edition #2)
by Laura DowerMaddie is going away for the summer—will her friendships back home stay intact?It&’s summertime in Far Hills and everyone has different plans. Aimee is staying home for her big dance performance; Lindsay is going to London with her dad; Fiona is going back to her hometown in California to visit family and friends; and Madison is going to an environmental camp in Florida. Two weeks away from one another feels like an eternity to the four BFFs. So they come up with the perfect solution: They&’ll keep a blog to stay up to date on one another&’s lives. That way, Maddie can tell her friends all about saving the turtles at Camp Sunshine—and about the new boy she meets at camp. Will is really cute, but Maddie has a crush on Hart, and only Hart—right?Hit the Beach takes place after the Files of Madison Finn, Book 20: All That Glitters and before the Files of Madison Finn, Book 21: Forget Me Not.
Mr. Popper's Penguins (Literature Guides)
by Richard Atwater Florence AtwaterMr. Popper and his family have penguins in the fridge and an ice rink in the basement in this hilarious Newbery Honor book that inspired the hit movie! How many penguins in the house is too many? Mr. Popper is a humble house painter living in Stillwater who dreams of faraway places like the South Pole. When an explorer responds to his letter by sending him a penguin named Captain Cook, Mr. Popper and his family&’s lives change forever. Soon one penguin becomes twelve, and the Poppers must set out on their own adventure to preserve their home. First published in 1938, Mr. Popper&’s Penguins is a classic tale that has enchanted young readers for generations. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Richard and Florence Atwater including rare photos from the authors&’ estate.
The Black Beast (The Book of Isle #4)
by Nancy SpringerIn Nancy Springer&’s enthralling fourth volume of the Book of Isle, two young princes set out to destroy their own father and the pervasive evil that poisons the kingdom An epic saga set in an ageless island stronghold of magic and mystery, Nancy Springer&’s Book of Isle series is considered by many to be among the most accomplished offerings in all of fantasy literature, as lyrical and inventive as the classic works of J. R. R. Tolkien. In this unforgettable novel, a violent rift in a royal house threatens to tear an entire kingdom asunder. The next in line to rule the troubled realm of Melior, Prince Tirell gave his heart to the gentle and beautiful peasant girl Mylitta. But she died at the cruel whim of Tirell&’s father, the king, who insists on a more politically expedient match for his rebellious son. Since the murder of his love, Tirell&’s heart has hardened, and now, with the aid of his younger brother, Frain, the healer, he seeks an army that will help him defeat the evil, unrepentant monarch. All hope for victory in the war to come awaits the brothers somewhere deep in the mysteries of the Vale, where a beautiful goddess also dwells. But a sinister presence is spreading its malevolence throughout the land—and Melior can never again be truly whole until the kingdom is rid of the terrible scourge of the Black Beast.
Tracing Your Scottish Ancestors: A Guide for Family Historians (Tracing Your Ancestors Ser.)
by Ian MaxwellThe fully revised second edition of the genealogy resource praised as &“a great starting point for anyone who has an interest in their Scottish roots&” (Scottish Field). This lively and accessible introduction to Scotland&’s long, complex and fascinating story is aimed primarily at family historians who are eager to explore and understand the world in which their ancestors lived. Ian Maxwell guides readers through the wealth of material available to researchers in Scotland and abroad. He looks at every aspect of Scottish history and at all the relevant resources. As well as covering records held at the National Archives of Scotland, he examines closely the information held at local archives throughout the country. He also describes the extensive Scottish records that are now available on line. His expert and up-to-date survey is a valuable handbook for anyone who is researching Scottish history because he explains how the archive material can be used and where it can be found. For family historians, it is essential reading as it puts their research into a historical perspective, giving them a better insight into the part their ancestors played in the past. &“The historical section provides a lively summary of the social history of Scotland, nicely illustrated from contemporary accounts and nineteenth-century line drawings . . . A high-level reminder of most of the invaluable but challenging accumulation of Scottish online resources.&” —The Friends of the National Archives