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Something Borrowed, Something Black (The Peter Macklin Thrillers #4)
by Loren D. EstlemanTrying to go straight, former contract killer Peter Macklin carries out a hit in the Lone Star state, in this page-turning hard-boiled thriller Johns Davis has just left the Alamo when he feels the garrote wrap around his neck. The bookie slams his foot on the gas, sending the car into oncoming traffic. It bounces off a van, hops the curb, and crashes into a hotel, knocking Davis unconscious and breaking the neck of his would-be assassin. Davis can breathe again, but just for a moment. When the mob wants you dead, they&’ll always send another killer. The only man for the job is Peter Macklin, a veteran killer who&’s trying to put his old life behind him. He&’s just married Laurie, a beautiful, innocent young woman who believes her husband is a salesman. They&’re on their honeymoon in Los Angeles when he gets the call, and it&’s a gig he can&’t refuse. Macklin is going to Texas for a battle so tough it will make the Alamo look like a fair fight. This spellbinding thriller from three-time-Shamus Award–winning author Loren D. Estleman takes hit man Peter Macklin out of his Motor City comfort zone and into the hot spots of San Antonio and Los Angeles. Something Borrowed, Something Black is the 4th book in the Peter Macklin Thrillers, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
The Statement: A Novel
by Brian MooreThe hunt is on for an elusive Nazi war criminal in this &“absorbing intellectual thriller that keeps you guessing . . . until the final page&” (The New York Times). For four decades Pierre Brossard has eluded capture as one of the most vicious SS officers in history. Condemned to death in absentia he&’s tenuously protected by an intricate web of Nazi collaborators and an extreme right-wing faction of the Catholic Church. With nothing more than a suitcase and a prayer, Brossard seeks refuge in a monastery outside Salon-de-Provence. He knows the Committee for Justice is closing in. With every reason to fear his days are numbered, he realizes only one man can help him get away with murder: Commissaire Vionnet, a retired police chief who, forty years earlier, allowed Brossard to escape. But two other men are collaborating as well: a hired assassin known only as T, and Cardinal Primate Delavigne, reformist of the postwar church. He&’s as unstoppable as T, as ruthless as Brossard, and he can&’t wait to play this game to its unpredictable end. &“An exciting, classic novel of hunter and hunted&” inspired by a true story, The Statement was made into an award-winning film starring Michael Caine, Tilda Swinton, and Alan Bates (The Washington Post).
The Gourmet Detective Books 1–4: The Gourmet Detective, Spiced to Death, Dying on the Vine, and Death al Dente (The Gourmet Detective Mysteries)
by Peter KingFour delicious mysteries in the acclaimed series by a Cordon Bleu chef who &“serves up nuggets of culinary trivia and wry food humor&” (People). They call him the gourmet detective. From his home in London to the culinary capitals of Europe and beyond, he is known for his sharp mind and even sharper palate. When chefs need a rare ingredient or a new idea to gain that extra Michelin-star boost, they come to him. And when cases turn deadly, he has a most exquisite way of catching killers. The Gourmet Detective: Hired to uncover a renowned secret recipe, the gourmet detective infiltrates the most exclusive culinary circle in London. But the job takes a bitter turn when a chef is poisoned in this &“fabulous, four-star feast&” of a debut (Michael Klauber, restaurateur). &“Read King because you like a nicely structured mystery. Read him because you love gourmet food. Either way, savor the feast he has prepared.&” —Sarasota Herald-Tribune Spiced to Death: When a legendary spice is found in New York, the gourmet detective is there to authenticate the priceless supply. And when it vanishes, he dives into New York&’s culinary underworld to sniff out a murderer of exceptional taste. &“Like a sumptuous meal served with an opulent wine, you simply won&’t want this book to end.&” —Michael Klauber, restaurateur Dying on the Vine: Hired by a major French winery to investigate the shady owner of a neighboring vineyard, the gourmet detective barely arrives in Provence before discovering the rivalry has risen to murder in a mystery that &“sits just right on the palate&” (Booknews). &“King spins another light mystery treat.&” —Publishers Weekly Death Al Dante: A famous actor-turned-restaurateur sends the gourmet detective to Italy on a chef hunt, but the plush assignment turns prickly when he realizes that someone is out to make his next opulent, all-expenses-paid meal his last. &“Fast fun, delightful characters.&” —Library Journal
The Maggody Militia (The Arly Hanks Mysteries #10)
by Joan HessIn this hilarious cozy mystery, small-town police chief Arly Hanks tries to stop a right-wing militia from turning Maggody into a battlefield. The sign welcoming travelers to Maggody, Arkansas, reads &“Pop. 755,&” and don&’t expect Hizzoner Jim Bob to repaint it just because there&’s someone new in town. The mayor won&’t go out of his way for anyone, especially someone wicked—and a woman who would open a pawnshop in Maggody must be very wicked indeed. Kayleen Smeltner decided to open the shop after her husband was killed during a burglary. She came to Maggody expecting peace and quiet, but she&’ll find this quaint little patch of nowhere isn&’t as peaceful as it seems. When a right-wing militia takes up residence in the pasture behind the pawnshop, police chief Arly Hanks knows it&’s only a matter of time before the bullets start to fly. The strange citizens of Maggody are on the verge of civil war, and it will only take one spark to set the town ablaze. There&’s no politics like small-town politics, and there&’s no town on earth like Maggody. This madcap take on right-wing militias is one of Joan Hess&’s most topical—and outrageous—mysteries yet. The Maggody Militia is the 10th book in the Arly Hanks Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Journey Without Maps: Una Aventura Por El Corazón De Liberia (Twentieth Century Classics Ser. #Vol. 7)
by Graham GreeneThe British author embarks on an awe-inspiring trek through 1930s West Africa in &“one of the best travel books [of the twentieth] century&” (The Independent). When Graham Greene left Liverpool in 1935 for what was then an Africa unmarked by colonization, it was to leave the known transgressions of his own civilization behind for those unknown. First by cargo ship, then by train and truck through Sierra Leone, and finally on foot, Greene embarked on a dangerous and unpredictable 350-mile, four-week trek through Liberia with his cousin, and a handful of servants and bearers, into a world where few had ever seen a white man. For Greene, this odyssey became as much a trip into the primitive interiors of the writer himself as it was a physical journey into a land foreign to his experience. &“No one who reads this book will question the value of Greene&’s experiment, or emerge unshaken by the penetration, the richness, the integrity of this moving record.&” —The Guardian
Strangers When We Meet: A Novel
by Evan HunterNew York Times Bestseller: A passionate, &“no-holds-barred&” story of an illicit suburban love affair from the acclaimed author of The Blackboard Jungle (The New York Times). Larry Cole has everything a man could want. He loves his wife, Eve, and is devoted to their two small sons. His career as an architect is both creatively satisfying and financially rewarding. His house in suburban Pinecrest Manor is attractive and comfortable. But then Larry sees a new neighbor standing at the school bus stop. Margaret Gault is young, blond, beautiful—and married. She&’s everything Larry didn&’t realize was missing from his life, and he must have her. Maggie tells Larry she&’s never been in love. But this isn&’t about love. It&’s about need and desire. Touch and taste and risk. And lies. Larry and Maggie surrender to lust, knowing their secret motel rendezvous and lunch-hour trysts will amount to nothing; they will always be strangers to each other. But actions have consequences. And sometimes consequences can be deadly. Author Evan Hunter adapted his riveting novel of infidelity into a film starring Kirk Douglas and Kim Novak. A torrid tale of sexual compulsion and the secrets lurking beneath the most placid of surfaces, Strangers When We Meet is an early masterpiece from the creator of the bestselling 87th Precinct series.
Life Goes On: A Novel (The Michael Cullen Novels #2)
by Alan SillitoeA laugh-out-loud adventure novel starring bestselling author Alan Sillitoe&’s most outrageous character: the happy bastard Michael Cullen. For most of his life, Michael Cullen was a twenty-two-carat no-good bastard, and he was quite proud of it. But after a series of outlandish criminal adventures revealed the true identity of his father, Michael made the mistake of introducing him to dear old ma. His parents wed, and Michael was a bastard no more. But he was still a rake, with a devilish sense of humor and a refreshing lack of scruples. After a disastrous escapade smuggling gold for the ruthless gangster Claude Moggerhanger, Michael resolves to go straight. But when he learns his father is writing Lord Moggerhanger&’s memoirs, he falls into old habits, if only for a chance to get behind the wheel of the gangster&’s Rolls Royce. With the open road in front of him, the police behind him, and randy waitresses at every lay-by, Michael will be a happy bastard once again. From the bestselling author of The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Runner, Life Goes On continues the legend of one of Britain&’s most unlikely heroes, which began in the classic picaresque A Start in Life. Whether chasing love, money, sex, or even peace and quiet, there is nothing Michael Cullen can&’t make into an adventure. Life Goes On is the 2nd book in the Michael Cullen Novels, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
The Amos Walker Mysteries Volume One: Motor City Blue, Angel Eyes, and The Midnight Man (The Amos Walker Mysteries)
by Loren D. EstlemanThe first three mysteries featuring Detroit private investigator Amos Walker from the Shamus Award–winning &“Stravinsky of hard-boiled prose&” (John Lescroart). Four-time Shamus Award winner and Edgar Award finalist Loren D. Estleman launches an irresistible mystery series for &“readers who can&’t get enough of Elmore Leonard and Ross Thomas&” (People). Motor City Blue: Vietnam vet, private investigator, and Bogart fan Amos Walker is scratching out a living looking for lost things in Detroit when he&’s asked to find the adopted daughter of an ex-mobster. The only clue is a faded pornographic snapshot of the missing girl. Never one to give up, Walker witnesses the kidnapping of a former Vietnam friend and solves the murder case of a young black labor leader while slugging his way to a solution. Angel Eyes: Ann Maringer, an aging stripper still grinding in Detroit&’s low-end dives, hires Amos Walker to locate a missing person: herself. She expects to disappear any day now—and wants to be found. True to her word, Ann disappears the next day, leaving behind a carton of cheap cigarettes and a dead body. Unshaken by the body or the circumstances, Walker sets out to find his client. After all, she paid in advance.The Midnight Man: An ambush on Detroit&’s northwest side has left a police officer with a bullet lodged near his spine—and Amos Walker eager to bring the shooter to justice. He knows he&’s treading dangerous ground, but being targeted by Detroit&’s Finest is a twist he didn&’t see coming. Walker soon learns that between the crippled cop&’s sex-starved wife, militant rebels, the police, and a bounty hunter, trusting the wrong person could be a fatal mistake. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Loren D. Estleman including rare photos from the author&’s personal collection.
Gossip: The Untrivial Pursuit
by Joseph EpsteinA look at the delights—and dangers—of gossip, from a New York Times–bestselling, &“erudite writer, gifted with rare insight and a wry sense of humor&” (USA Today). Gossip is no trivial matter. In this enlightening and entertaining study, the author of Snobbery takes a look at a human activity that may be looked down upon, but nevertheless plays a persistent role in our society—and therefore, must be taken seriously. Joseph Epstein, who admits to indulging in this activity himself from time to time, serves up mini-biographies of history&’s famous gossips, and makes a powerful case that gossip has morphed from its old-fashioned best—clever, mocking, a great private pleasure—to a corrosive, destructive new version, thanks to the reach of the mass media and the Internet. This is an erudite and witty read from &“a master observer of humanity&’s foibles&” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). &“Epstein defines categories of gossip, from personal to celebrity, workplace, and political, and discusses how gossip &‘enforces a community&’s norms&’ or, conversely, helps foster tolerance. . . . In his briskly erudite, zestfully original, and provokingly enjoyable anatomy of gossip, Epstein revels in the risky collusion of gossip within shared worlds and resoundingly condemns media-disseminated gossip that diminishes our ability to ascertain or value the truth.&” —Booklist
The Comedians (Twentieth Century Classics Ser.)
by Graham GreeneStrangers in Port-au-Prince are united in the corruption, fear, and revolt of Duvalier-era Haiti in &“the most interesting novel of [Greene&’s] career&” (The Nation). Haiti, under the rule of Papa Doc and his menacing paramilitary, the Tontons Macoute, has long been abandoned by tourists. Now it is home to corrupt capitalists, foreign ambassadors and their lonely wives—and a small group of enterprising strangers rocking into port on the Dutch cargo ship, Medea: a well-meaning pair of Americans claiming to bring vegetarianism to the natives; a former jungle fighter in World War II Burma and current confidence man; and an English hotelier returning home to the Trianon, an unsalable shell of an establishment on the hills above the capital. Each is embroiled in a charade. But when they&’re unsuspectingly bound together in this nightmare republic of squalid poverty, torrid love affairs, and impending violence, their masks will be stripped away. &“While Mr. Greene . . . specialized in chronicling the moral and political murkiness he encountered in the third world . . . nowhere did he produce a more topical or damning work of fiction than [in The Comedians]&” (The New York Times). Banned in Haiti, and condemned by Papa Doc Duvalier, it was adapted by Greene into a 1967 film starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.
Little Wings
by Anthony Lewis ChurchillLittle wings fly through the air, catching the stars that light the pathways to your dreams. Wishing boats are for everyone all over the world, and everyone can have a dream come true. There are endless supplies of stars to wish upon limitless dreams. What’s yours? A self-help book for tiny ones to help them start their journey.
Joy
by Lyndel HewittJoy – pure delight that can even include squeals of laughter! A charming read bringing back the experience of joy in the everyday delights a young child can experience. Children and their guardians will love sharing this book together, bringing forth memories of happy times and fun activities. A timeless book that children ask to be read over and over and over again.
Murder on the Silk Road (The Charlotte Graham Mysteries #4)
by Stefanie MattesonHollywood legend Charlotte Graham visits China to sample Buddhist sculpture, ancient art, and a thoroughly intellectual murder in this contemporary cozy mystery After four decades as a Hollywood and Broadway icon, Charlotte Graham is itching for a new adventure. So when a fortune-telling friend predicts that Charlotte is about to go on an exotic voyage—one which will challenge her as no trip ever has—and Charlotte&’s stepdaughter invites her on an expedition to a remote oasis in northwest China, the legendary leading lady leaps at the chance to explore the unknown. But on reaching Dunhuang, Charlotte will be confronted with something she knows far too well: cold-blooded murder. Forbidding and mysterious, Dunhuang is a hotbed of academic research, where archaeologists, paleontologists, and scholars of all stripes rub elbows and butt heads. When a scientist is found dead just after making a historic find, Charlotte doesn&’t need the I Ching to know it&’s up to her to find the killer. Fans of Jessica Fletcher and Murder She Wrote will recognize Charlotte Graham as one of that special breed of amateur sleuth: a woman who wouldn&’t dream of retirement and will never let a killer go free. Glamorous, elegant, and always entertaining, the Charlotte Graham series is truly one of a kind. Murder on the Silk Road is the 4th book in the Charlotte Graham Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Rosy Is My Relative: A Novel (Pan Heritage Classics Ser. #11)
by Gerald Durrell&“An &‘almost true&’ tale&” of a man&’s adventures inheriting an elephant, so &“lovingly embellished . . . you&’ll almost wish that you had a Rosy in your family too&”—from the author of the Corfu Trilogy (Kirkus Reviews). When his uncle passes away unexpectedly, young Adrian Rookwhistle&’s inheritance turns his humdrum life upside down. Instead of a manor house, Adrian has been bequeathed Rosy, an elephant whose predilection for fine spirits leads to high jinks far beyond the means of a shy English gentleman. Convinced that a circus will take the troublesome tusker off his hands, Adrian leads Rosy on a trek to the coast, setting in motion an uproarious adventure of mammoth proportions. Author Gerald Durrell promises that despite being embellished here and there, &“nearly all the adventures in this book really happened.&” Ultimately, this tale of a pachyderm with a penchant for pandemonium guarantees pure entertainment. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Gerald Durrell including rare photos from the author&’s estate.
Show Red for Danger: A Captain Heimrich Mystery (The Captain Heimrich Mysteries)
by Frances Lockridge Richard LockridgeFrom the authors of the &“excellent&” Mr. and Mrs. North Mysteries: Captain Heimrich must solve the case of a Hollywood homicide in the Hudson Valley (TheNew Yorker). Capt. M. L. Heimrich of the New York State Police may not have the flash of hard-boiled city detectives, but there&’s no lead the intrepid investigator won&’t follow until his every hunch is satisfied . . . When Captain Heimrich and his ladylove, Susan Faye, stumble across the bodies of actress Peggy Belford and her former husband, it appears a dramatic murder-suicide has hit Van Brunt. But as Heimrich takes a good look at the crime scene, he starts to think it may have been staged. Peggy was in town shooting a film, The Last Patroon, and with so many other Hollywood types swarming Westchester County, Heimrich has a long list of suspects auditioning for the role of her killer. Jealous costars and moody directors all seem likely candidates, but when the murderer targets Susan, Captain Heimrich will have to figure out the twist ending before the woman he loves ends up on the cutting room floor. Show Red for Danger is the 12th book in the Captain Heimrich Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Something Blue
by Charlotte ArmstrongA shadow of doubt is cast over a California bride when dire warnings about her fiancé arise in this thriller from &“the mistress of day-lit terror&” (The New York Times). Johnny Simms, a young biology student from Columbia University, has just arrived in San Francisco for a wedding. The lucky bride-to-be is a childhood friend: twenty-year-old Nan Padgett. But the shy, unsure girl he used to know has suddenly blossomed into a radiant, confident, and ecstatically happy young woman. And why wouldn&’t she? Richardson Bartee, a handsome vintner from Southern California, swept her off her feet during a whirlwind courtship. Then comes the call from Nan&’s aunt Emily, her beloved childhood guardian, with a stinging warning: &“You must not marry this man.&” Johnny fears that Emily is not just being overprotective. And when Aunt Emily suddenly dies under mysterious circumstances, Johnny begins an investigation into the past that draws him into the nightmare of the Padgett family tree—one so tangled with murder, lies, greed, and deception, it has kept Nan in the dark for twenty years, and so dangerous, it has yet to claim its last victim. Filled with twists, Something Blue is a riveting tale from the Edgar Award–winning author who has been called &“the American queen of suspense novelists&” (New York Telegraph).
The Corpse Steps Out (The John J. Malone Mysteries #2)
by Craig RiceA Chicago cad blackmails a torch singer in this thriller: &“Why can&’t all murders be as funny as those concocted by Craig Rice?&” (The New York Times) Radio star Nelle Brown is known coast-to-coast for her sweet and sultry voice. But her press agent and manager, Jake Justus, is familiar with another side of the darling of the airwaves: her crackpot marriage to a penniless tycoon, disastrous string of lovers, and propensity for flying into spectacular fits of rage. Now, it appears she&’s being burned by an ex-flame who&’s holding her scandalous love letters for ransom. The missives could ruin Nelle&’s career, but so could the scoundrel&’s murder. For Nelle and Jake, reporting the crime is out of the question—not to mention pointless, as the corpse has vanished along with the incriminating evidence. John J. Malone, Chicago&’s rumpled yet resourceful legal beagle is tasked with finding both. But as every new unscrupulous lead turns up dead, Malone isn&’t sure whether Nelle is orchestrating a killer cover-up to save her pretty neck or if she&’s about to belt out her own swan song. The first writer of detective fiction to appear on the cover of Time magazine, former crime reporter &“Craig Rice was a funny lady, [and] a good writer undeservedly forgotten . . . She&’s worth remembering&” (Jon L. Breen, Edgar Award–winning author). The Corpse Steps Out is the 1st book in the John J. Malone Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
The Blackboard Jungle: A Novel (Nft/bfi Film Classics Ser.)
by Evan HunterThe &“shocking&” and &“suspense-packed&” bestseller about one teacher&’s stand against student violence, and the basis for the Academy Award–nominated film (The New York Times Book Review). After serving his country in World War II, Richard Dadier decides to become an English teacher—and for the sin of wanting to make a difference, he&’s hired at North Manual Trades High School. A tough vocational school in the East Bronx, Manual Trades is home to angry, unruly teenagers exiled from New York City&’s regular public schools. On his first day, Dadier endures relentless mockery and ridicule and makes an enemy of the student body by rescuing a female colleague from a vicious attack. His fellow educators are bitter, disillusioned, and too afraid of their pupils to risk turning their backs on them in the classroom. But Dadier refuses to give up without a fight. Over the course of the semester, he tries again and again to break through the wall of hatred and scorn and win his students&’ respect. The more he learns about their difficult circumstances, the more convinced he becomes that a good teacher can make a difference in their lives. His idealism will be put to the ultimate test, however, when a long-simmering power struggle with his most intimidating student explodes into a violent schoolroom showdown. The basis for the blockbuster film starring Glenn Ford and Sidney Poitier, Evan Hunter&’s The Blackboard Jungle is a brutal, unflinching look at the dark side of American education and an early masterpiece from the author who went on to write the gritty 87th Precinct series as Ed McBain. Drawn from Hunter&’s own experiences as a New York City schoolteacher, it is a &“nightmarish but authentic&” drama that packs a knockout punch (Time).
Dark Victory: Ronald Reagan, MCA, and the Mob (Forbidden Bookshelf #23)
by Dan E. MoldeaA &“smoldering indictment&” of the corrupt influences that rescued Ronald Reagan's career, made him millions, and shaped his presidency (Library Journal). Founded in 1924, the Music Corporation of America got its start booking acts into speakeasies run by such notorious Chicago mobsters as Al Capone. How then, in only a few decades, did MCA become the driving force behind music publishing, radio, recording artists, Hollywood, and the burgeoning television industry? Enter Ronald Reagan. By the late 1950s, Reagan was a passé movie actor. As president of the Screen Actors Guild, he was also MCA&’s key client. With Reagan&’s help, MCA would become the most powerful entertainment conglomerate in the world. And with MCA&’s help, Reagan would secure a fortune (resulting in a federal grand jury hearing), be marketed to the public as a viable politician, and ascend to the presidency of the United States. But according to reporter Dan E. Moldea, there had always been another catalyst behind MCA: Ties to organized crime that reached back to the company&’s inception—and through Reagan&’s Teamster-backed candidacy—had never been severed. From the author of The Hoffa Wars, this is an epic and serpentine investigation into the insidious links among Hollywood, the Mob, and politics. Based on research of six thousand pages of previously classified documents, including the entirety of Reagan&’s grand jury testimony, Moldea &“has, through sheer tenacity, amassed an avalanche of ominous and unnerving facts. [Dark Victory is] a book about power, ego and the American way. Moldea has shown us what we don&’t want to see&” (Los Angeles Times).
American Gothic: The Story of America's Legendary Theatrical Family—Junius, Edwin, and John Wilkes Booth
by Gene SmithA New York Times–bestselling author&’s &“lively&” account of a family of famous actors—who became notorious after the assassination of President Lincoln (The New Yorker). Junius Booth and his sons, Edwin and John Wilkes, were nineteenth-century America&’s most famous theatrical family. Yet the Booth name is forever etched in the history books for one terrible reason: the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth at Ford&’s Theatre on April 14, 1865. In American Gothic, bestselling historian Gene Smith vividly chronicles the triumphs, scandals, and tragedies of this infamous family. The preeminent English tragedian of his day, Junius Booth was a madman and an alcoholic who abandoned his wife and young son to move to America and start a new family. His son Edwin became the most renowned Shakespearean actor in America, famously playing Hamlet for one hundred consecutive nights, but he suffered from depression and a crippling fear of inheriting his father&’s insanity. Blessed with extraordinary good looks and a gregarious nature, John Wilkes Booth seemed destined for spectacular fame and fortune. However, his sympathy for the Confederate cause unleashed a dangerous instability that brought permanent disgrace to his family and forever changed the course of American history. Richly detailed and emotionally insightful, American Gothic is a &“ripping good tale&” that brings to life the true story behind a family tragedy of Shakespearean proportions (The New York Times).
The World War II Novels: Voyage to Somewhere, Pacific Interlude, and Ice Brothers
by Sloan WilsonThree novels of life at sea during World War II from the bestselling author of The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit and A Summer Place. Drawing on his own experiences as a US Coast Guard officer, Sloan Wilson sheds a unique light on World War II in these three unforgettable novels. Voyage to Somewhere: Hoping to draw a nice, lengthy shore duty after two years at sea, Lieutenant Barton is instead told that he&’s being sent right back out, this time as captain of a supply ship sailing from California to New Guinea and stopping at every small island in between. Despite being homesick for his wife, he has no choice but to accept the assignment and a cargo of pineapples destined for Hawaii. When Barton isn&’t battling gale-force winds and monstrous waves, he&’s coping with seasick sailors and budding rivalries that threaten to turn mutinous. Hanging over the ship like a storm cloud is the knowledge that the world is at war and the enemy is never far away. &“One of the few honest and straightforward sea books that have come out of the war&” (New York Herald Tribune).Pacific Interlude: Twenty-five-year-old Coast Guard lieutenant Sylvester Grant, a veteran of the Greenland Patrol, has just been given command of a small gas tanker carrying extremely flammable cargo across dangerous stretches of the Pacific Ocean. As the Allies prepare to retake the Philippines, Grant and his crew must bring two hundred thousand gallons of high-octane aviation fuel to shore. From below-deck personality clashes to the terrifying possibility of an enemy attack, from combating illness and boredom to the constant stress of preventing a deadly explosion, the crew of Y-18 must learn to work together and trust their captain—otherwise, they might never make it home. &“Powerful, passionate and authentic . . . Unforgettable&” (James Dickey, author of Deliverance). Ice Brothers: After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Paul Schuman, a college senior and summer sailor, enlists in the Coast Guard and is assigned to be the executive officer aboard the Arluk, a converted fishing trawler patrolling the coast of Greenland for secret German weather bases. Led by Lt. Cdr. &“Mad&” Mowry, the finest ice pilot and meanest drunk in the Coast Guard, Schuman and communications officer Nathan Greenberg battle deadly icebergs, dangerous blizzards, and menacing Nazi gunboats. Surviving the war will require every ounce of courage and intelligence they possess—and that&’s before Mowry breaks, forcing the young officers to take command at the worst possible moment. &“The best since The Caine Mutiny&” (San Francisco Chronicle).
Animal Boy: the Origins
by Jacob WorthingtonOn Jacob’s first day as an Official Inventions Observer (O.I.O.), an unexpected twist of fate changes his life forever. Follow the journey of this young hero as he uncovers the mystery behind his newfound powers and takes on his very first mission: to solve the disappearance of the local zoo’s red pandas.
A Cat Who Couldn't See
by Julie CoxWith a swish of her tail and a twitch of her whiskers, a curious cat embarks on a sensory expedition around her home and garden. Ears alert and nose aquiver, what exciting sounds and scents might she encounter? Join her delightful wanderings, seeing familiar surroundings through new eyes. But will this adventurous puss lose her way or manage to whisk herself back to where she began? Accompany our feline friend sniffing out and tasting adventure, one paw placed inquisitively in front of the other. However, will she know home once more just through the power of her nose, the brush of her tail and the feel of the grass beneath her paws? Come see the world from a whisker’s perspective – where tales unfold no farther than one’s own backyard.
Glory Happening: Finding the Divine in Everyday Places
by Kaitlin B. Curtice"A stunner...every sentence is a feast for the senses." —Rachel Held Evans When you have an experience and tell the story of that experience to someone, something sacred happens inside of you. That experience doesn't have to be an extravagant moment, but it can be beautiful, nonetheless. And as you store up all those stories and share them, you grow your world's boundaries. You build community and remind yourself that every moment of your life counts for something holy, good, and glorious. The search for glory will bring freedom and a fresh perspective to whatever season you happen to find yourself in. Glory Happening is a book of stories and prayers that remind you to take a closer look at your everyday circumstances, to find the magical beauty in everyday experiences. It is an invitation to live deeply into every moment with the expectation that something good will find you at the end of the day. And once you experience glory, you have words to speak, a prayer to pray, and a story to tell. And so glory grows from person to person, and community is created around the reality that God is truly in our midst.
A Hippo Called Henry
by Prg CollinsHenry was a young hippopotamus who was growing up in a big thunder of family, friends, and foes, and within their homeland by the water there was always some competition within the herds. When the annual Tree Trunk shove is nearly ready to roll, Henry gets his local hippos together to train them for the big day… to turn them into a team of hippos rather than just a gathering of individual hippos! A champion team rather than a team of champions! Some of the hippos didn’t want to train, didn’t want to be in a team, or didn’t want to be in the shove, but Henry had other ideas. Did Henry show his friends and family just how important team spirit is, and was it enough then to win the 100th Tree Trunk shove?