Nothing Can Come Between Us is a gripping drama that delves into the dark sides of lust and hate, weaving a tale of sex, drugs, money, and betrayal.
After experiencing a devastating heartbreak, the beautiful and alluring McKeisha undergoes a transformation, revealing an evil persona. Her unstable nature leads her to develop an unhealthy obsession with her naive best friend's boyfriend. When a crisis hits, McKeisha seizes the opportunity to commit the ultimate betrayal, embarking on a journey of backstabbing and deceit, stopping at nothing to achieve her desires.
As McKeisha's childhood friends, Sha'Lena and Dominique, reach their dreams of musical stardom, her jealousy intensifies. The story escalates to a tragic climax where one girl's life is cut short. Will they find the courage to end this deadly friendship, or will McKeisha become ensnared in her own web of deception?
Lieber Herr Miggel,
Streitgenossen habe ich genossen über den 1. Mai, sehr gut wie Familienumfeld und Charakter zusammen kommen, die Rivalitäten innerhalb und zwischen den Kanzleien, die Komik der präzisen Erfassung der steuerlichen Problematik des Lösegeldes, alles um nur nicht auf den Punkt zu kommen, glaubhaft wie größte jurisitische Rationalität bemüht wird um höchste Irratonalität anzugehen.
Das steigert sich alles schön bis zur Mitte, dann treten die Streitgenossen und mit ihnen die Story auf der Stelle. Auch das überraschende Ende ist nicht ganz so überraschend, man hat irgendso eine zweite ebene erwartet, wenn auch nicht diese. Das schwächt den pay-off (Hornberger Schiessen).
Sicher gute Vorlage für einen TV Krimi/Gesellschaftsdrama, allerdings in USA eher als bei uns; ich höre die Anwaltsserien haben hier wenig Zuspruch, bin da ber kein Spezialist. Jedenfalls eine empfehlenswerte Lektüre.
Kompliment
Ihr Volker Schlöndorff
It only seems to start Theo Lindner, an internationally active law firm partner and father, an ordinary working day: In an unexpected meeting scheduled, he learns that his colleague Joachim Peters has been the victim of a kidnapping - the 20 million euro ransom to the members of the Board of their private pay.
Within the firm a thrilling tug of war starts at the adequate handling of the emergency, on the one hand, anyone can associate a potential victim of the kidnap victims to identify the other hand, see all their material well-being threatened for years to come.
The situation is alarming and, as encrypted, the second sign of life references to Peters' whereabouts, and he seems to contain Theo Lindner, with whom he privately nothing extraordinary, explicitly send out greetings.
A breathtaking, exciting thriller in the legal environment, authentic and psychologically brilliant.
Nur scheinbar beginnt für Theo Lindner, Partner einer international agierenden Anwaltskanzlei und Familienvater, ein ganz normaler Arbeitstag in Berlin: In einer unvorhergesehen anberaumten Sitzung erfährt er, dass sein Kollege Joachim Peters Opfer einer Entführung geworden ist – die 25 Millionen DM Lösegeld sollen die Mitglieder der Sozietät aus ihrem Privatvermögen berappen.
Innerhalb der Sozietät beginnt ein nervenaufreibendes Tauziehen um den adäquaten Umgang mit der Notlage, denn einerseits kann sich jeder Teilhaber als potenzielles Opfer mit dem Entführten identifizieren, andererseits empfinden alle ihr materielles Wohlergehen auf Jahre hinaus bedroht.
Die Lage spitzt sich zu, als das zweite Lebenszeichen verschlüsselte Hinweise auf Peters’ Aufenthaltsort zu enthalten scheint und er Theo Lindner, mit dem ihn privat nichts außergewöhnlich verbindet, explizit Grüße zukommen lässt …
Ein atemberaubend spannender Krimi im Juristen-Milieu, authentisch und psychologisch brillant.
Na sequência dos dramáticos acontecimentos que encerram o primeiro volume desta saga, A Última Feiticeira, Catelyn é levada com os seus captores para a Terra Antiga. Aí, a jovem feiticeira descobre os fios que entretecem o seu próprio destino com o daqueles que agora a acolhem. Descobre igualmente que aquele viquingue que a salvou de uma morte certa é alguém que ela já tinha vislumbrado em intrigantes visões. Throst, filho de Thorgrim, é agora o seu senhor. Mas os segredos do Universo, guardados no topo da Montanha Sagrada são indiferentes aos desígnios humanos. Catelyn anseia por apoiar as mãos na Pedra do Tempo e encontrar a solução para os enigmas que a atormentam, assim como por prosseguir a sua aprendizagem da Arte Superior.
Quando o sangue derramado no mar clama por vingança, a heroína enfrenta a mais difícil das decisões: regressar à Grande Ilha, para derrotar Gwendalin e salvar o seu povo, ou permanecer na Terra Antiga, livrar o Guerreiro-Lobo da maldição que o condena, e ajudá-lo na sua grande missão?
It takes one plus another one to make a relationship work, for love takes two.
She’s angry. Very, very angry, in fact, that she wants to throw her phone far across the room. But how can she be angry at him, when the call’s receiving end is "His morning voice"?
In “My cup of Joe,” Kyla doesn’t expect Joe to get jealous. It’s just a cup of coffee, for goodness sake, but Joe makes her choose between them. Which one will she choose then: the tempting cup of coffee, or her Joe?
Christian Sanders wants to find out for himself how Tess Mcgonery’s lips taste like. He tries to stop her from biting her nails but it seems like Tess is ignoring him. He just knows that Tess Mcgonery’s lips will get him “Nailed.”
In “The Senses of Music,” will disability come between these two lovers? Or will they connect with each other one way or the other?
It’s New Year’s Eve, and Mia and her perfectionist boss get stuck inside the mall. No one is around to open the doors. Mia has no choice but to deal with her boss, his controlling attitude and everything else. How evil will the cold “Mr. Boss” be when the New Year is just a few hours away?
As these people encounter the love of their lives, journey with them in this collection of short stories and experience to fall in love all over again.
One Dark Window is a gripping tale that takes you on a journey through a world shrouded in mystery and suspense.
Rachel Gillig weaves a narrative filled with unexpected twists and dark secrets, perfect for fans of thrilling adventures and enigmatic plots.
Dive into a story where every shadow hides a secret and every character has something to hide.
15th July 1988: Emma and Dexter meet for the first time on the night of their graduation. Tomorrow they must go their separate ways.
So where will they be on this one day next year? And the year after that?
And every year that follows?
Thirteen-year-old Queen-of-mean Amanda Beeson wakes up one morning in the wrong body. She's become lonely, unfashionable Tracey Devon - one of Amanda's targets for bullying.
Amanda discovers that Tracey, ignored at home and at school, has the ability to turn invisible. Amanda sets out to rescue her one-time victim from obscurity - as well as rescuing herself from Tracey's life.
War and Mystery Beyond the Stars
Sgt. “Det” Cox has just spent three years under psych observation on Earth; now that he’s out-system, he isn’t about to tell anyone he’s seeing aliens again. Paige Barnett has lost everything, even her name, because she knows too much about the rebellion spreading through the Earth-Space mining colonies.
Together, Cox and Barnett stumble upon the mystery at the revolution’s heart and learn why the rebels are willing to die for it. Is their discovery humanity’s worst threat or greatest gift? The authorities are willing to destroy whole planets to keep the revolution’s secret from reaching Earth… What’s to stop them from destroying two people?
Join the thrilling adventure as the duo uncovers cosmic secrets that could change the fate of humanity.
This forthright narrative chronicles the author’s 1996 experiences as he adjusts to a massively transformed world. Emerging from 3 years in Saudi Arabia, and the 2 years prior cocooned in academia, he lands in Abu Dhabi to be hit with the triple-whammy of the NWO (1991), the WTO (1995), and the spigot of “India Inc.” opened wide.
Considered too old (at 40) by his feminized native land, and too white-skinned by the Zio-Globalists, he must now face hostile (multicultural) politics and the economic subterfuge orbiting a liberal American empire dedicated to outsourcing and open borders.
Follow this Engineer’s eclectic adventures from the U.A.E., Malaysia, and England [Book-1] then on to India [Book-2] as he somehow negotiates a series of traps, obstacles, and near calamities while occasionally pausing to seduce a few of the world’s most exotic women.
This true, instructional, and entertaining testimony delivers a slew of lessons about how the 1990s cemented the fiscal and “chronically unemployed” quagmire plaguing the Western World since Y2K. Mesmerized by the “Clinton White House”, most people refused to listen back then. Twenty or more years on, could this book open your eyes now?
Comic book. Indy, a certified yoga master at the age of 18, comes from a small town to study the theory of magic in college. Currently, Indy is living with his girlfriend Allis, 26, in the house of her mother, Tesha. Tesha, a pretty and attractive woman, experienced an attack of unusual weakness and dizziness just as Indy was reading aloud from "The Great Book of Yoga." Tesha is a lady with modern and progressive views, working at a scientifically oriented industrial plant. Her bravery and decisiveness earned her the nickname "Witch."
Meanwhile: A secret community, masquerading as a carrot farm, is searching for someone with a special power they need. They suspect someone but aren't sure. This person might be taken to a special facility for examination, even against their will. If they're correct, the community will gain access to the tomorrow-direct-access-time-tunnel.
At the same time: A radical militarized group known as the "Liberators" suffers damage to its electronic spy system due to a brief visit by an unknown person (Indy?). They must vacate a building in secret to avoid detection. Right after they left, the building collapsed, attracting media attention and curiosity about the mysterious renters who vanished at the last moment. Tesha accidentally took pictures of the "Liberators," and those pictures need to be retrieved by visiting her house. The "Liberators" could do that...
Meanwhile: The college administration is concerned about the disappearance of a college professor and begins search efforts. Mysteriously, the professor reappears unconscious on a parking lot bench the same day.
Indy, the certified yoga master, discovers his power to control machines (or so it seems) while teaching yoga. Tesha, despite being a very pretty woman, is saddened by some unpleasant circumstances in her life: she hasn't experienced love for about two years and becomes depressed until she meets young men who claim to be... angels.
And more things happened...
Pack's Posse is the thrilling eighth installment in the Simon Pack series by John M. Vermillion. Join Simon Pack and his posse as they embark on another heart-pounding adventure through the rugged terrains of the Wild West.
In this book, the stakes are higher than ever as they face off against formidable foes. Action, suspense, and mystery abound as Simon Pack navigates through challenges that test his courage and resolve.
Get ready for a wild ride filled with twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat. This is a must-read for fans of western adventures and thrilling mysteries.
Un couple qui a tout pour être heureux, se voit brutalement arracher sa petite fille de 5 ans. Layla a disparu.
Brisés, ils se séparent.
Cinq ans plus tard, elle est retrouvée vivante à l'endroit exact de sa disparition.
Les interrogations succèdent à la joie des retrouvailles.
Où était-elle ?
Avec qui ?
Pourquoi est-elle revenue ?
Matilde Martínez es una pediatra decidida a cambiar el mundo. Eliah Al-Saud es un soldado profesional, demasiado cínico para creer que es posible cambiarlo. Sin embargo, cuando Eliah y Matilde se conocen, la atracción es innegable, y, pese a sus diferencias, caen rendidos ante la pasión que los domina.
Su romance se convertirá en una aventura peligrosa, con el conflicto palestino-israelí y una amenaza atómica como telones de fondo. Una adictiva novela contemporánea en la que dos personajes intensos y cautivadores lucharán por sus vidas y las de sus seres queridos, pero ¿conseguirán también salvar su amor?
Two people, each with a secret which could end in death; her by his hand, he in an English prison. One knows the truth, one will find out. When they meet, it will be an explosive seventeenth century, high seas, action adventure, intrigue, and romance.
Patience Douglas was to be the most shy, demur, fragile, docile creature on the face of the earth. In short, everything Patty MacDouglas (Captain Flame) was not. She would dress in the most feminine and frilly dresses, with her hair left long, and she would even use a breathless coy tone of voice to further separate the two personalities...
Terrance Bordeaux was a disappointment to his family, a fop in the truest sense of the word. Traveling at a whim, dressing in whatever the latest fashion and spending his father's wealth without concern, quite unlike the businesslike Terror of the Seas. Fate put the two together; however, could either trust enough to allow the other to see their true self?
Humans and half-bloods agree—Percy Jackson and the Olympians is a series fit for heroes! Relive the adventure from the beginning with this boxed set of the first three books with glorious new cover art by John Rocco.
The Lightning Thief
Percy Jackson is a good kid, but he can't seem to focus on his schoolwork or control his temper. When his mom tells him the truth about where he came from, she takes him to the one place he'll be safe—Camp Half-Blood, a summer camp for demigods (on Long Island). There, Percy learns that the father he never knew is actually Poseidon, God of the Sea. Soon Percy finds himself caught up in a mystery that could lead to disastrous consequences. Together with his friends—a satyr and another the demigod daughter of Athena—Percy sets out on a quest to reach the gates of the Underworld (located in a recording studio in Hollywood) and prevent a catastrophic war between the gods.
The Sea of Monsters
After a summer spent trying to prevent a catastrophic war among the Greek gods, Percy Jackson finds his seventh-grade school year unnervingly calm. But things don't stay quiet for long. Percy soon discovers there is trouble at Camp Half-Blood: the magical borders which protect Half-Blood Hill have been poisoned by a mysterious enemy, and the only safe haven for demigods is on the verge of being overrun by mythological monsters. To save the camp, Percy needs the help of his best friend, Grover, who has been taken prisoner by the Cyclops Polyphemus on an island somewhere in the Sea of Monsters—the dangerous waters Greek heroes have sailed for millennia—only today, the Sea of Monsters goes by a new name: the Bermuda Triangle. Now Percy and his friends must retrieve the Golden Fleece from the Island of the Cyclops by the end of the summer or Camp Half-Blood will be destroyed. But first, Percy will learn a stunning new secret about his family—one that makes him question whether being claimed as Poseidon's son is an honor or simply a cruel joke…
The Titan's Curse
When Percy Jackson receives a distress call from his friend Grover, he immediately prepares for battle. He knows he'll need his powerful demigod allies, Annabeth and Thalia, at his side; his trusty bronze sword Riptide; and…a ride from his mom. The demigods race to the rescue, to find that Grover has made an important discovery: two new powerful half-bloods whose parentage is unknown. But that's not all that awaits them. The Titan lord, Kronos, has set up his most devious trap yet, and the young heroes have unwittingly fallen prey. Hilarious and action-packed, this third adventure in the series finds Percy faced with his most dangerous challenge so far: the chilling prophecy of the Titan's curse.
One driven woman. Five passionate paths to the perfect love. Chloe refuses to compromise when it comes to romance and success. Powering through her sophomore-level college business classes, she’s done with the effort of distance-dating her high-school sweetheart. But when he proposes just as she hits it off with a hunky basketball player, she worries following her heart could send her bright future to the bench.
As Chloe matures becoming a rising star in the fashion industry, love knocks another four times. But while each potential suitor eventually pops the question, only she knows her ultimate happy ending.
Whose arms will embrace Chloe when she chooses her forever man? Perfect is a standalone clean contemporary romance. If you like tender moments, lighthearted comedy, and endings you choose yourself, then you’ll adore Tricia Copeland’s option-filled tale.
Buy Perfect to pick your ideal walk down the aisle today!
Tabloid reporter Hope Adams appears to live the life of an ordinary working girl. But in addition to possessing the beauty of a Bollywood princess, Hope has other unique traits. For she is a half demon—a human fathered by a demon. And she’s inherited not only a gift for seeing the past but a hunger for chaos—along with a talent for finding it wherever she can.
Naturally, when she’s chosen by a very dangerous group for a very dangerous mission, she jumps at the chance… The head of the powerful Cortez Cabal—a family that makes the mob look like amateurs—has a little problem in Miami: a gang of wealthy, bored offspring of supernaturals is getting out of hand, and Hope is needed to infiltrate.
As spells, astral projections, and pheromones soar across South Beach, Hope weaves her way through its elite hot spots, posing as upscale eye candy and reading the auras of the clientele—and potential marks.
As it turns out, Hope is a little too good at this job. And soon she’s in a little too deep, needing to be bailed out by her jewel-thief werewolf ex-boyfriend and by the Cortez heir himself. And when a killer goes to work, Hope is among many targets at the pinnacle of Cabal rule.
For a woman who didn’t know what she was getting into, there’s only one way out: it’s time for Hope to unleash her most potent primal instincts—and open herself, mind and body, to everything she most fears... and desires.
Pieces of a Rainbow is a collection of seven short stories, each one based on a different colour of the rainbow. You will find a full spectrum of emotions within the stories. Some are sad, some uplifting. There are not always happy endings, but the tales reflect the real world, and the forces of nature at work in our lives; sometimes beyond our control.
The stories are diverse in style, and the characters, although fictional, are true-to-life. There is something for everyone in this inspired collection.
Kylie Scott returns with the highly anticipated follow-up to international bestseller Lick.
Mal Ericson, drummer for the world-famous rock band Stage Dive, needs to clean up his image fast—at least for a little while. Having a good girl on his arm should do the job just fine. Mal doesn't plan on this temporary fix becoming permanent, but he didn't count on finding the one right girl.
Anne Rollins never thought she'd ever meet the rock god who plastered her teenage bedroom walls—especially not under these circumstances. Anne has money problems. Big ones. But being paid to play the pretend girlfriend to a wild life-of-the-party drummer couldn't end well. No matter how hot he is. Or could it?
Life was completely ordinary for Max Martin. He was a normal kid who just moved to the mundane, rural town of Hazeltine after being uprooted from a warm and exciting life in California. He was soon accompanied by three neighbors who quickly became his best friends.
Their journey in life would be intertwined by the discovery of four stones. These hidden gems not only unlocked the magical realm of Monolitho, but granted them sacred powers that they could only dream of on earth.
However, Max and his friends had no clue they would be pulled into a conflict that has been brewing for centuries and it would alter their paths forever.
A year has passed since Max Martin’s life went from normal to extraordinary after he and his three best friends discovered magical stones that granted them access to Monolitho. After a long summer, Max is anxious to return for his second year at the Academy for stone holders.
Little did he know, returning to the secret world would plunge him into the middle of the Mausoleum of Sacred Stones investigation as a key suspect. Max must find the true culprit to restore his bloodied name before it is too late. However, the biggest challenge of all is solving the crime while still living his life back on Earth as a seventh grader.
There is need. And then there is Fate... Being destined to become some kind of supernatural electrical outlet isn't exactly awesome—especially when Alexandria's "other half" is everywhere she goes. Seth's in her training room, outside her classes, and keeps showing up in her bedroom—so not cool. Their connection does have some benefits, like staving off her nightmares of the tragic showdown with her mother, but it has no effect on what Alex feels for the forbidden, pure-blooded Aiden. Or what he will do—and sacrifice—for her.
When daimons infiltrate the Covenants and attack students, the gods send furies—lesser gods determined to eradicate any threat to the Covenants and to the gods, and that includes the Apollyon... and Alex. And if that and hordes of aether-sucking monsters didn’t blow bad enough, a mysterious threat seems willing to do anything to neutralize Seth, even if that means forcing Alex into servitude... or killing her. When the gods are involved, some decisions can never, ever be undone.
Two lovers, two hearts, one soul.
Only joined can they be truly complete. Only joined can they survive the darkness.
The Fey King Rain and his truemate Ellysetta share a passionate love unrivaled in the history of their world—and a forbidden power that made them outcasts from the Fading Lands. As war looms and the evil mages of Eld threaten to rip their world asunder, they must fight to defend the very kingdom and people who reviled them.
Only by trusting completely in their love—and in themselves—can Rain and Ellysetta hope to defeat the gathering forces of Darkness. But it will take more than the strength of their devotion to endure. They must unlock the secrets of the past and find the courage to embrace the dangerous destiny that awaits them.
Only they can save their world, but that victory might cost them their lives.
Quo Vadis, a historical epic set against the backdrop of Rome at the height of its power, explores a Rome under the despotic emperor Nero. The novel follows our protagonist, Vinicius, a Centurion in the army who has fallen madly in love with the elusive Ligia, a Christian. As Nero's harrowing plans for Rome’s Christians become ever clearer, Vinicius will have to act fast if he hopes to save his love.
From the sweeping Alps to the blood-drenched sand of the Coliseum, Sienkiewicz brings the glory of Rome to life in an entertaining, gripping novel. Henryk Sienkiewicz (1846-1916) was a Polish fiction writer awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1905, for his outstanding merits as a writer of epic fiction. He became one of the most famous authors in Poland at the end of the 19th century, before translations of his work catapulted him to international renown. Among his most famous novels are ‘With Fire and Sword,’ ‘Quo Vadis,’ and ‘Sir Michael.’
The President's secret task force has developed an unprecedented defensive weapon that relies on an extremely rare radioactive element—and Dirk Pitt has followed a twisted trail to a secret cache of the substance. Now, racing against brutal storms, Soviet spies, and a ticking clock, Pitt begins his most thrilling mission—to raise from its watery grave the shipwreck of the century...
El Ramayana es un libro de la India antigua. Se cree que sus orígenes se remontan al siglo IV a.C. ya que forma parte de los smíriti hindúes (textos no aportados directamente por Dios, sino transmitidos por la tradición).
El Ramayana es una de las obras literarias más importantes de la India, este libro estableció algunas pautas fundamentales dentro de la poesía sánscrita y ha tenido una gran influencia en el arte y la cultura del sureste de Asia.
El texto de esta obra es alegórico definitivamente, cuenta la historia del semidiós Rama, quien representa todo lo bueno, y su encantada lucha contra los asuras, que ostentan el poder del mal. En la mitología hindú, asura es el símbolo equivalente al titán o demonio gigante, así que en esta epopeya tenemos el mito de la lucha entre semidioses y demonios, es decir, el combate entre los poderes de la luz y las fuerzas malignas de la oscuridad.
Rama constituye el ideal del hombre sabio, fuerte, justo y bueno, en él se funden todas las cualidades del gobernante y del guerrero. Además, tiene magníficos recursos, que utiliza en el momento oportuno.
Hidden in the mountains of East Tennessee, an eleven-year-old goes about the business of being a boy during the summer of 1970. Within a balance of terror and innocence, he bears silent witness to ghosts of the dead and the cruelties of a teenage killer while local justice plays out in a community carved from legacies of coal mining and religion.
When Klein divided the supernatural community and threw the gauntlet down, Liz and crew warned everyone. They watched and did their best to protect the world. No one could have counted on the sadistic vampire's plan, and no one could be ready for it.
Now, the world is drowning in the vile Hela poison. Supers are panicking in the streets, old forgotten legends have reemerged expecting the end of the world, and the long dreaded end might be upon all of us.
Liz is finally together with the tortured Vincent, and they’re genuinely happy. But the two may never know true bliss. The great lie, the world behind the veil, might be revealed. If that happens, not even Michael, nature's favorite werewolf, may be able to restore the balance.
But there is something else that is emerging from the mask of mystery. Two ancient enemy forces are about to fight a war; their battleground? Earth itself.
16-year-old Eden Matthews has been in and out of private schools for the last two years. She can't seem to stop herself from closing them down. Kingsley is her last chance to finish high school and the last private school willing to accept her.
She is focused on just getting through graduation until she realizes Kingsley is not like the other private schools she's been to. The students may be different, but so is she. And after meeting Kiran Kendrick, the boy who won't leave her alone and seems to be the source of all her problems, she is suddenly in a world that feels more make-believe than reality.
To top it off, she is being hunted by men who want to kill Kiran, and her best friend Lilly is taken away to a foreign prison. Eden finds herself right in the middle of an ancient war, threatening everything she loves. She alone has to find a way to save her best friend and the boy who has captivated her heart.
Reckless Magic is an intricate story about mystery, adventure, magic, and forbidden love. Eden Matthews is an unlikely heroine determined to save the world and be with her one true love before it's too late.
Among the many things Peter doesn’t know, he doesn’t know he’s an archetype, the Prince of Coins incarnate. He doesn’t know his fiancé is a fortune teller either. He doesn’t know Russian culture, politics, or language, but he does know American business. And he knows his fiancé speaks Russian. He thinks she can make him the new Tsar of the timber industry, but first they must survive a weekend with the Russian mob.
Red Russia is the story of an American businessman and his interpreter in Russia, of business, lies, and deception, of fortunes bought and told.
I know you're alone...
Shattered by her boyfriend's tragic death, Stacey is struggling in her first year of college, hoping that somehow, somewhere, Jacob is still alive. Now her nightmares are back, haunted by ghosts and misery. Casting healing spells brings Stacey closer to Porsha—a troubled girl who's also dreaming of death—and to a strange boy whose life is in danger. To save him, it'll take all the strength and magic they've got. And maybe even cost them their lives...
Winter has arrived, and along with it, Russia's terrorist faction: The Red Letter.
Feisty seventeen-year-old Ayla is abducted from her life of privilege and forced to train in the ranks of The Letter alongside other stolen teenagers. Life is made even more complicated by her attraction to a Red Letter henchman - the arrogant and infuriating Drew.
As the stakes rise, Ayla must set her own moral compass as she attempts to fight her way out. In this gripping novel of haunting choices, intrigue, and new relationships, only one thing is assured. It's kill for The Letter. Or die.
Regeneration is a historical fiction novel set during World War I. It documents characters based on real people and their experiences with shell shock and recovery at the Craiglockhart Hospital.
This novel explores the psychological effects of war on soldiers and the attempts at recovery in a medical setting. It provides a deep insight into the human mind during times of extreme stress and trauma.
Reminiscences of A Seeker tells the true story of an ordinary man, Kapil, who is plunged into the extraordinary circumstances of the Dark World. A series of events catapults him into a fascinating world of Dark Arts, sucking him into a quagmire of drama, suspense, greed, and betrayal.
Just when the trials and tribulations seem to engulf Kapil completely, there emerges from the deepest darkness, a Brilliant Light of his True Master. Kapil takes you on his unforgettable true journey through the supernatural world of mystics and higher beings, unbelievable miracles, and the parallel world of darkness and light, in his spiritual pursuit of seeking the ONE – who would show him the Ultimate Divine.
Spring, 1543. King Henry VIII is wooing Lady Catherine Parr, whom he desires as his sixth wife. Yet, this time, the object of his affections is resisting. Archbishop Cranmer and the embattled Protestant faction at court are watching keenly, for Lady Catherine is known to have reformist sympathies.
Meanwhile, a teenage boy, a religious maniac, has been placed in the Bedlam hospital for the insane. When an old friend of Matthew Shardlake is murdered, his investigation leads to connections to both the boy and the prophecies of the Book of Revelation. Shardlake follows a trail of horrific murders that are igniting frenzied talk of witchcraft and demonic possession. For what else would the Tudor mind make of a serial killer?
If the world you lived in was someday revealed to be nothing but a lie, would you really want the truth? Elizabeth McBeth did, and she's paid the price for it...
After almost 10 years since Liz's mother was taken from her, Liz finally found her mother, Mary. But Mary has been forever changed, something that Liz will have to accept. The beginning of happier times, one would think...
The conspiracy has been exposed; Liz, Vincent, Mary and Michael had all thought that the vampire plot had been destroyed. They should have never underestimated Klein. Klein has reinforced his armies, splitting the entire vampire species with the question... is Klein the vampiric messiah?
Unfortunately for the heroes and the world itself, Klein has set in motion a plan that will destroy the world and recreate it in his own image.
Will the group be able to defeat Klein and restore the balance to nature? Or are they already doomed?
Indy Savage, cop's daughter, rock chick and used bookstore owner, has been in love with Lee Nightingale, once bad boy, now the man behind Nightingale Investigations, since she was five years old. No matter what ingenious schemes Indy used to capture his attention, Lee never showed an interest and Indy finally gave up. Now Indy's employee, Rosie, has lost a bag of diamonds and bad guys are shooting at him. When Indy gets involved, Lee is forced to help. Complicating matters, Lee has decided he's interested, Indy's decided she's not. But she can't seem to keep Lee out of her life when she's repeatedly stun gunned, kidnapped and there are car bombs exploding (not to mention she's finding dead bodies).
Indy's best bet is to solve the mystery of the diamonds before Lee. Lee's challenge is to keep Indy alive and, at the same time, win back her heart.
Torn between the love he has and the love he's always wanted.
Rough Riders Series, Book 5
Chassie West Glanzer hasn't been a stranger to drama and tragedy. A year of wedded bliss to sexy-as-sin cowboy Trevor Glanzer has brought her the happiness and contentment she never thought she’d find, and mellowed Trevor's rodeo wanderlust.
Then Trevor's old roping partner ambles up the driveway and Chassie's life changes drastically. Trevor never expected to see Edgard Mancuso again, after it became clear he couldn't be the man Edgard needed. Now Edgard is back from Brazil to sort out their tangled past, and Trevor is plagued with feelings he thought he’d buried over three years ago.
Although Trevor is hat-over-bootheels in love with his sweet, feisty wife, the sense his life is missing a piece has always gnawed at him. Chassie's shock that Edgard and Trevor were once lovers turns to fear of losing her husband. Or worse, fear that Trevor will stay with her only out of a sense of duty.
Yet as the three of them spend time together, the sins of the past blur and fade, leaving raw emotion and unbridled passion. Passion that could heal or cause irreparable damage to their future.
Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the annual Hunger Games with fellow district tribute Peeta Mellark. But it was a victory won by defiance of the Capitol and their harsh rules. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge.
Suzanne Collins continues the amazing story of Katniss Everdeen in Catching Fire, the second novel of the phenomenal Hunger Games trilogy. Read Chapters one and two to find out what happens next.
Shadow Pantheon is an enthralling journey into a world where gods and mortals collide. Dive into a realm filled with epic battles and heroic quests as you follow the path of characters destined to change the fate of their world.
Unravel the mysteries of a universe where darkness and light wage an eternal war, and every choice can lead to triumph or ruin. With each turn of the page, be prepared to encounter supernatural thrills and mythical adventures that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
This is a tale of courage, power, and the timeless struggle between good and evil. Join the adventure and discover the secrets of the Shadow Pantheon.
A “Leviathan spirit” is said to be a demon spirit controlled by Satan. When unleashed, it leaves total destruction in its wake, and cannot be subdued by normal human methods, but only by the power of God. The Cold War saw “Leviathan” snarling at his gate, salivating to be let loose, when humanity was treading ever closer to nuclear holocaust. During this period, American servicemen went into the breech to stand against whatever form “Leviathan” took, and like the American warriors of past years they held strong to their faith in God to see them through.
Such a warrior is Daniel O’Kean, a World War II UDT/OSS veteran and commissioned naval officer, turned covert deep-penetration maritime CIA specialist, who has only his faith to see him through his own encounters with “Leviathan.” His first test is a pre-invasion, reconnaissance mission behind the lines of Inchon Korea, where the threat of capture by North Korean invaders is around every corner. Later he leads an assignment into Latvia with near disastrous consequences. Then called upon again, into the steaming jungles near Haiphong Vietnam, while attempting to retrieve evidence of active Soviet intervention in the war, he uncovers an unusual and vital turn of events that leads to a twisted plot in the streets of London England. With each step he takes he sees God’s hand guiding him closer to a fate he does not fully understand, but follows faithfully.
While O’Kean is battling an evil he cannot see, the captain of the nuclear submarine USS Seadragon, LCDR Renzo MacKenna has his own faith challenged in another form of “Leviathan” as he and CDR David Heidleman of the USS Permit coordinate to foil a Soviet plot to end America’s involvement in Vietnam. One wrong move by them and “Leviathan’s” bite could go nuclear.
Step into the world of Darren Shan with this exhilarating box set, which includes the first six books of the Cirque du Freak series. Join Darren as he navigates a life turned upside down by a chance encounter with a vampire, leading him into a world filled with dark secrets and supernatural challenges.
From the eerie halls of the Cirque du Freak to the sinister Vampire Mountain, each book is a journey of friendship, bravery, and self-discovery. Thrilling and darkly humorous, this series is perfect for readers who love a mix of adventure, horror, and heartfelt moments.
Sang Pemimpi adalah sebuah lantunan kisah kehidupan yang memesona dan akan membuat Anda percaya akan tenaga cinta, percaya pada kekuatan mimpi dan pengorbanan, lebih dari itu, akan membuat Anda percaya kepada Tuhan.
Andrea akan membawa Anda berkelana menerobos sudut-sudut pemikiran di mana Anda akan menemukan pandangan yang berbeda tentang nasib, tantangan intelektualitas, dan kegembiraan yang meluap-luap, sekaligus kesedihan yang mengharu biru.
Tampak komikal pada awalnya, selayaknya kenakalan remaja biasa, tapi kemudian tanpa Anda sadari, kisah dan karakter-karakter dalam buku ini lambat laun menguasai Anda. Karena potret-potret kecil yang menawan akan menghentakkan Anda pada rasa humor yang halus namun memiliki efek filosofis yang meresonansi.
Karena arti perjuangan hidup dalam kemiskinan yang membelit dan cita-cita yang gagah berani dalam kisah dua orang tokoh utama buku ini: Arai dan Ikal akan menuntun Anda dengan semacam keanggunan dan daya tarik agar Anda dapat melihat ke dalam diri sendiri dengan penuh pengharapan, agar Anda menolak semua keputusasaan dan ketakberdayaan Anda sendiri.
"Kita tak kan pernah mendahului nasib!" teriak Arai. "Kita akan sekolah ke Prancis, menjelajahi Eropa sampai ke Afrika! Apa pun yang terjadi!"
Saturday is a masterful novel set within a single day in February 2003. Henry Perowne is a contented man — a successful neurosurgeon, happily married to a newspaper lawyer, and enjoying good relations with his children. Henry wakes to the comfort of his large home in central London on this, his day off. He is as at ease here as he is in the operating room. Outside the hospital, the world is not so easy or predictable. There is an impending war against Iraq, and a general darkening and gathering pessimism since the New York and Washington attacks two years before.
On this particular Saturday morning, Perowne's day moves through the ordinary to the extraordinary. After an unusual sighting in the early morning sky, he makes his way to his regular squash game with his anaesthetist, trying to avoid the hundreds of thousands of marchers filling the streets of London, protesting against the war. A minor accident in his car brings him into a confrontation with a small-time thug. To Perowne's professional eye, something appears to be profoundly wrong with this young man, who in turn believes the surgeon has humiliated him — with savage consequences that will lead Henry Perowne to deploy all his skills to keep his family alive.
If she’d waited less than two weeks, she’d be June who died in June. But I guess my sister didn’t consider that.
Harper Scott’s older sister has always been the perfect one — so when June takes her own life a week before her high school graduation, sixteen-year-old Harper is devastated. Everyone’s sorry, but no one can explain why.
When her divorcing parents decide to split her sister’s ashes into his-and-her urns, Harper takes matters into her own hands. She’ll steal the ashes and drive cross-country with her best friend, Laney, to the one place June always dreamed of going — California.
Enter Jake Tolan. He’s a boy with a bad attitude, a classic-rock obsession and nothing in common with Harper’s sister. But Jake had a connection with June, and when he insists on joining them, Harper’s just desperate enough to let him. With his alternately charming and infuriating demeanor and his belief that music can see you through anything, he might be exactly what she needs.
Except June wasn’t the only one hiding something. Jake’s keeping a secret that has the power to turn Harper’s life upside down — again.
Scrisoarea III and Luceafărul are two of the most remarkable works by Mihai Eminescu, a legendary figure in Romanian literature. Scrisoarea III is a poetic masterpiece that delves into the depths of human emotion and national identity. Meanwhile, Luceafărul is celebrated for its ethereal beauty and profound exploration of the eternal themes of love and aspiration.
This collection showcases Eminescu's extraordinary ability to weave together words in a manner that is both captivating and thought-provoking. Readers will be enchanted by the rich imagery and the timeless messages conveyed through these works.
Secrets of Jewish Wealth Revealed! is a roadmap to financial prosperity, designed to assist anyone who wishes to prosper and live the American dream.
Blending humor, personal anecdotes, proverbial wisdom, and biblical references, this book is a readable guide towards achieving prosperity throughout life's various stages.
Rabbi Celso blends Godly wisdom and common sense, offering practical solutions that the Jewish people have used for thousands of years to build and strengthen their financial standing.
He also highlights the pitfalls of many of our culture's poor spending habits, even though they've become accepted practices in today's world. Rabbi Celso states, "It makes no sense that someone would volunteer to be a slave, but that's exactly what's happening in the United States today. Far too many people are signing up to become slaves to their credit card companies."
This book presents a program of simple, but essential steps that Rabbi Celso believes will forever change the way people look at their finances and handle their money.
Rabbi Celso discloses the eternal truths behind the oldest financial system in history: the Jewish approach to financial management, which has survived the test of time.
You’re about to discover how you can smile, maybe even chuckle, while gaining self-growth and a relaxed self-confident attitude on just about everything. The insights are impactful, and the laughs are many. It is a kaleidoscope of life, and the many varied experiences are some that you will be able to identify with – easily. You, without a doubt, will gain some additional perceptiveness - and different ways of looking at things, after going through this mini-book. The new unique approaches to challenges will be a tremendous advantage when you face those inevitable setbacks.
Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn...
- Positive Thinking
- Social Skills
- Taking Things in Stride
- When to Shrug Your Shoulders
- How Not to Take Things too Seriously
- Be a Rascal Sometimes
- Can You Laugh your way out of a Heart Attack?
This is a Handbook for Enjoying Life. It's obvious that Ron enjoys his life, and he desires to impart the wisdom he has learned through the course of his life with those who need uplifting and encouragement to live their lives to the fullest. Ron believes that God meant for mankind to enjoy life and be a partaker in sharing, caring, and exploring the beauty He's given us. He also gives his take on the tiny things in life that can turn into problems or bad decisions when we don't have the wisdom to address them properly, such as taking on new relationships, knowing how to be a success in social situations, handling disappointment, having a sense of self-respect, and not accepting what you don't believe in, even if it upsets others.